Matt Ammons

We are very happy to have retained Sounds Abound and specifically DJ Matt Ammons for our April wedding! Making specific requests of Sounds Abound via their tool was easy, especially as our first dance song changed twice, and Matt himself was absolutely fantastic night of even with our very small guest list of somewhat older folks who are more accustomed to “Shout” than “Get Low”. Matt and Sounds Abound rolled with it, were prompt and professional, and I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone getting married.

We got married 4 months ago & still have people commenting about how fun the wedding was thanks to the music. The music kept people on their feet all night! Matt Ammons was our DJ and he did a phenomenal job at reading the audience. We didn’t make too many requests and let him do his thing & were not disappointed. Thank you! Wish we could do it 100 more times!

We had Matt as our DJ for our New Year's Eve wedding, and he was great. He showed up on time and got to work right away. It was easy to tell he had a lot of experience being a DJ and was able to read the vibe of the room very well. I would definitely recommend Matt and Sounds abound to friends or family looking for entertainment for any type of event in the future.

From a 2022 Bride! The music at our reception was fantastic. It was the right balance of songs we requested to keep the atmosphere lively. There wasn’t a point that a music change interrupted the flow. Matt Ammons was THE BEST DJ! The rest of the Sounds Abound Team was so easy and helpful to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Sounds abound was amazing to work with for my wedding! Amazing customer service & really know what they are doing! We had DJ Matt Ammons, he was the best! Super personal and professional. He was great at reading the room when it came to music! Highly recommend this company!

We recently worked with Matt Ammons as our wedding DJ from Sounds Abound. Matt did an absolutely fantastic job as our DJ, and we couldn’t be happier with how the night went! He kept things moving throughout the evening and worked really well with our photographer. Our guests really enjoyed the atmosphere he created for the cocktail hour and during dinner. Since our wedding was on a Sunday, a number of guests couldn’t stay for much of the dancing, but for those who could, Matt kept us energized and on our feet until the very end. We would highly recommend him if you are looking for a DJ for your special event. Matt’s assistant for the evening was Vince, who also ran our photo booth from Sounds Abound. Our guests loved the photobooth and left us a lot of fun and funny images for our guest book. Overall, Sounds Abound was a pleasure to work with—friendly, communicative, and flexible, and we would highly recommend them! Thank you all so much!

Matt was our DJ for our Oct. 8th wedding, and he was phenomenal!! Our dance floor was packed all night and he was super flexible! We got a ton of compliments from guests. They are definitely a great company to work with for your big day!

Our wedding was up in Harvard IL on 7/30/2022, and although Sounds Abound is located in Naperville IL, after we experienced them at a family wedding last year, I knew I needed to book with them! Surprisingly, they had one of best value pricewise in comparison to some of the DJ’s closer to our area, which made them a no brainer. We chose Matt Ammons as our DJ, and he was a PERFECT fit. He was patient and fun and kept the vibe up all night. He knew which songs to play to keep the current group on the dance floor, and accommodated music requests as long as they fit the vibe. I even received a number of compliments on the DJ, and a few requests for information on the company – and that’s when you know you’ve found a good one. They also offer photo booth options. We chose the social booth as it was the best value for the price, and you get it all night long, which is exactly what I wanted! Overall, a fantastic experience with Sounds Abound – and specifically Matt Ammons. I highly recommend them and will continue to give out their information to anyone who asks. Book them – you won’t regret it!

Matt was an amazing DJ!! Harry Caray's recommended Sounds Abound and we could not be any happier. We really appreciated how great they communicated with us and our coordinator. On the wedding night Matt did all of the announcements perfectly and had everyone out dancing until the last song. Our guests still talk about how great the music was! Highly recommend!

Matt is the best DJ! He was so on top of executing the timeline of our wedding, we barely had to do a thing! He played all our favorite songs, as well as not playing our favorites. Before our event, Matt met with me and made sure to get every detail. He also MC’d the whole night as well, making announcements and introductions. He was very friendly and our guests loved his personality, it was like he was a normal guest at our wedding. The pricing was good and I would gladly have Matt DJ for us again!

I absolutely loved working with Sounds Abound for my daughter's 18th birthday party at Harry Caray's Banquets, where they are on the preferred vendor list. Their pricing was very affordable! Nicole Newman was my Entertainment Consultant, and she walked me through the whole process. It was made easier by their online planner, that allows you to essentially control the music and details for your event. My daughter and I chose Matt Ammons for our DJ, and he truly exceeded expectations! His voice alone was hypnotic! He masterfully controlled the program timing, all the announcements were spot on, and he played all the music on our list for a packed dance floor! He even found all of our specially requested music. On top of this, Nicole surprised me by joining the event as our Photo Booth attendance and she was just so delightful! Get that photo booth! It's so much fun! All the guests kept telling me how amazing the event was, and we all had the best time! Sounds Abound went above and beyond to make it a night to remember. I would definitely use them again. Hire them! You won't regret it.

Matt Ammons was an amazing DJ for our wedding, he was professional, personable, and really knew how to read a room. He was passionate about the music that was played and made the reception just that much more of an amazing experience. I highly recommend Matt for future weddings!

Since the beginning of the planning process, sounds abound walked me through everything I needed to know and was SO helpful throughout the entire process! Anytime I had a question or a change, they were so responsive and made the whole process so unbelievably easy! On the day of, we had Matt as our DJ! People are still talking about how personable and awesome his personality was!!! On top of just being amazing and organized, Matt had everyone on the dance floor all night long! I truly did not leave the dance floor from the second he started playing music! Being a bride and planning a wedding should be fun and stress free and Matt and Sounds abound gave me that experience! Definitely book them for your next event!!

Matt Ammons is amazing! A friend of mine had Matt as their DJ 4 years before my wedding and after their wedding, I knew he had to be the DJ at mine! He was so great at getting everyone out on the dance floor and everyone had an awesome time. He was able to rally everyone prior to introductions, I really appreciate that he took the time to make sure he was pronouncing everyone’s name correctly as well, a minor detail but I think the extra care was perfect. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

Sounds Abound was GREAT! They were professional, friendly, and flexible. Our DJ Matt was so helpful on the day of our wedding. He kept the party going and seemed to know exactly what I wanted to hear! Our photo booth was a hit. Sounds Abound brought the party!

We chose Sounds Abound company for our DJ for our wedding at the Haight on Dec 17 this year. It was the best decision we could have made. Not only was everything perfect Matt set the fun wild mood of our family and friends. Matt was so personable and perfect for our special day. He had been to the Haight for multiple weddings before so he was also familiar with setup and all that. We had a great time. We also used him for my husbands sisters wedding years back. It was a great time. Sounds Abound was a perfect choice. Thank you for making our special day as amazing as we hoped!

From start to finish Sounds Abound was hands down the best DJ company to work with. They walked you through all their options and how to work their client portal. They sent us links to the DJ's so we could see some of their work in action in order to pick the best one for our wedding. Matt did a terrific job and I am so glad we picked him. He helped keep the night flowing and the energy going. Seriously the best DJ and best company for your event!

Sounds Abound and more specifically Matt Ammons were fantastic to work with for our wedding! Their online planning tool is easy to use and helpful to organize all your music needs for the big day. Matt was fun, energetic, and great to work with. He knew how to keep the dance floor full by playing to the crowd we had along with mixing in our favorites. Matt even went so far to timing our walk in music perfectly without us even telling him. I would definitely recommend Sounds Abound for any DJ needs, and especially Matt!

One of our main goals for our reception was that the dance floor was never empty. Matt made sure that was the case. Once your reception starts, it is hard to keep an eye on the clock to make sure you stay on schedule. Matt was great at keeping us on track so that way we had plenty of time for dancing. Our day, like many, was affected by COVID. Because of this, we changed our plans for the day many times and Sounds Abound was always able to accommodate them even when we had to postpone the date by over 6 months. Also, Sounds Abound uses an online portal which makes planning songs for your ceremony and reception so easy. We cannot recommend Sounds Abound enough!

We have nothing but good things to say about working with Sounds Abound and their staff. We absolutely loved our DJ’s, Matt and Tony for our wedding. The music was awesome and everyone had so much fun! They made everything seamless and exactly as planned. We had to postpone our wedding date multiple times due to Covid-19. Other than our wedding venue, this vendor was the most understanding, empathetic, and supportive team we could have asked for. My husband and I thank you so much for everything!

We worked with Matt Ammons through Sounds Abound and he did an excellent job as our DJ. The dance floor was packed, he did a great job announcing our wedding party, and played a wonderful variety of music. We also rented a photobooth through Sounds abound which was a lot of fun for our guests. We can't recommend this service enough!

During Covid we did not know what to except. Our DJ Matt accommodated our virtual officiating with his sound system and even though we had a small wedding he got people moving! I had multiple compliments on the dinner music as well as the dance choices and would recommend Sounds Abound and Matt A to ANY wedding. You will be glad you chose them.

We had an amazing experience with our DJ Matt this past Saturday we got married and He made everything so easy and just so amazing! He knew what to do at all times. Didn’t have to be hunting him down at all. We gave him our notes and he took that into consideration and just did an excellent job! I would recommend him to any wedding, family party, graduation. You call it. I’ll make sure to keep his information on file for whenever we might need him again! 10 full stars.

We had Matt Ammons as our DJ for our November wedding! He was fantastic, showed up on time, had all our requested music! Super easy to work with and get a hold of. There were no issues with music, everything sounded great, lights were awesome! Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a super fun, lively atmosphere at their wedding!

We found Sounds Abound thanks to a family recommendation. While looking them up, we discovered they had an open house event coming up. That event sealed the deal for us, and we booked them right then and there! There was a meet and greet with majority of the DJs and they showcased what gear they used for lighting, etc. We talked to Matt and were sold! The day of our wedding, Matt and his assistant were incredibly accommodating. They had the information from our client portal beforehand, but made sure to check-in with us right at the beginning of our reception and rocked it from there on. Matt rarely needed to talk to us throughout the reception because he had things under control. The dance floor was always full and the music was a perfect combination and flow from the recommendations we provided ahead of time. Sounds Abound was on time, always professional, and kept the party going!

The Sounds Abound Team is absolutely amazing! We highly recommend booking your wedding day with their team. We worked with Matt and Chris who did a fantastic job all night long. They kept people wanting to dance throughout the whole night and did a great job keeping everything on pace for us! They do an amazing job! We would definitely book another event with them! If you're looking for an amazing DJ Team- schedule your event with Sounds Abound!

My husband and I had Matt Ammons from Sounds Abound as our DJ for our wedding in July 2019. We could not have been happier with our choice! Matt was easy to work with prior to and the day of the event. He navigated the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception perfectly making sure to highlight all of the important moments. Matt really helped keep our party going all night and we have received many compliments from our guests. We highly recommend Sounds Abound and especially DJ Matt Ammons.

We selected Matt Ammons as our MC for our wedding. Matt was truly phenomenal. He brought so much energy to our wedding. His music selections were on point all night and the dance floor was never empty. As a Bride you want your guests to have fun and keep the party going and Matt did just that all the way until 1 am. We could not have asked for a better DJ/MC!

Matt was a great DJ at our wedding. He kept the party going and was very attentive to all of ours and guests needs. Everyone had a great time and loved the music and atmosphere thanks to Matt!

Matt You were the most amazing MC & DJ for our wedding - thank you so much for everything! You were so effortless to work with and our wedding was perfect! From the ceremony that flowed so beautifully - to our intro's at the reception, and everyone dancing all night long - it was such a blast! We couldn't have had the best wedding ever without you! Thank you!

We used Matt Ammons from Sounds Abound, and we could not have been happier. Matt (and Sounds Abound) were very professional and accommodating. We live out of state and could not meet in person prior to the wedding day, but were able to communicate and set everything up via email and phone. Matt made sure everything at the reception went smoothly and timely. He took our song preferences and "must plays" and made an amazing playlist for the entire evening. He had people on the dance floor all night! We highly recommend using Sounds Abound for your DJ needs.

Sounds Abound provided us with everything we needed for our wedding! Matt Ammons was an incredible DJ! Sounds Abound was a great choice and I would recommend this company to everyone for a party! Thank you very much for helping make my wedding a night to remember!!

Kate said...  Matt Ammons DJ’ed our wedding in May 2018 at Elements Event Venue in Naperville and we could not have been happier. A few weeks before our wedding Matt met with us to get to know us better, go over the timeline for our wedding day and to discuss our song choices. Matt was engaging and very detail oriented, we appreciated how much he wanted to ensure he was pronouncing our wedding party members names correctly. During the meeting we discussed our “must plays”, “do not plays” and gave Matt a general idea of what kind of music we would like played during the wedding. The day of our wedding he did an excellent job coordinating with our venue planner, keeping us on schedule with our timeline and most importantly keeping the dance floor packed. We felt bad that we only gave him a general sense of what we would want played but he took that and knocked it out of the park. He did an excellent job reading the crowd, playing the classic wedding songs early on and keeping it up-tempo with newer hits and mixing in our favorite throwbacks for the latter part of the night. We were very pleased with our experience with Sounds Abound. Their pricing is fair, their staff is responsive and they have a straightforward online planning tool to help select your songs. We would highly recommend Sounds Abound and DJ Matt Ammons to any of our family and friends.

Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Matt Ammons at Sounds Abound. Music was a high priority on our list, and we wanted the dance floor packed the entire night. Matt did just that! He was so easy to work with and made all of our requests possible. We had so many compliments on the music and we were so glad that everyone was out there dancing! Would highly recommend Matt or any one at Sounds Abound!

My husband and I booked our DJ Matt through Sounds Abound and could not have been happier! When we met with him beforehand, Matt really got to know us and listened to what we like and dislike about different weddings we have been to. He took the time to practice everyone's names to announce them properly, too, which we appreciated as we had some unique last names in our wedding party. Matt knew my fear was an empty dance floor and he kept the floor packed all night! My husband and I didn't skip one dance! He played exactly what we wanted-a mix of oldies, Motown, & some newer hits thrown into the mix at the perfect times. Matt was so wonderful at keeping the party and energy going, I was so impressed and pleased. He also helped us with some unique requests we had about how our bridal party would be announced, and what to do with glass clinking during dinner, and he was so helpful and made what we wanted happen. We were so pleased with Matt and with Sounds Abound and I would recommend them, and already have!, to anyone.

Matt Ammons was such an amazing DJ. He did such a great job of keeping everything moving smoothly. His music choice was so good it was able to get people on the dance floor that don't normally dance. Booking with Sounds Abound was easy and stressless. They have an online planning and payment method that was really simple.

Our wedding was absolutely amazing. Matt Ammons did an awesome job and did everything we asked of him. Our dinner went so smoothly with the speeches and the music. The first dances were great. He had people out on the dance floor the entire night, which is exactly what we wanted. We got so many compliments on how great the music was. We have no critiques and would not have changed a thing. Thanks again!!

We just had our wedding last Friday, October 6th and had Matt A. as our DJ and he was amazing! Thank you Matt for being our DJ , you did a perfect job! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. He kept the party going and played awesome music! The DJ is such a huge part of a wedding and I'm so thankful for Matt! All of our guests even said what a great job Matt did! Thank you!

We choose Sounds Abound for our wedding at Acquaviva on 9.16.17. We choose Matt Ammons as the DJ. He was awesome!! He met with us over the phone prior to our wedding. He did an awesome job and we are so happy we choose to go with Sounds Abound for our wedding day. We also had Sounds Abound provide a photo booth. That went great as well. We couldn't be happier with our decision on booking Sounds Abound. We will definitely be recommending Matt Ammons and Sounds Abound to friends.

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We had a great experience with Sounds Abound for our June wedding. We loved the online planner and their prices are great as well. We used their photo booth and our guests had so much fun with it. They did a great job putting together our photo book! One of the greatest choices we made was choosing Matt Ammons as our DJ. He is so much fun! He took the time to meet with us beforehand and get to know the type of music we like, as well as helping us get things in order of how we wanted them. He had so much energy and played the best music! Our dance floor was full all night and our guests raved about how awesome our DJ was. He helped make our wedding the best night I could have ever asked for!

Matt Ammons what can I say.. He's the very BEST!! When my Office manager came to me discussing our upcoming Christmas Party that they had no DJ for at that time, I immediately said "Matt Ammons!!" I had mentioned he was a personal friend, he's Dj'd my Husband and Mines wedding along with some others we know and he's the only DJ I book for any kind of event! She called right away and requested Matt and sure enough he was available that day and all ready to GO. Matt played appropriate music during cocktail hour, Speeches that were given and Dinner. After all that and it was ready to get our "Dance On", he played music for ALL ages and that dance floor was never empty! I personally enjoyed all his music and have no complaints! Sunrise Chevrolet will for sure be requesting him for years to come! Matt Ammons Thank You again from all of us at Sunrise Chevy!

Sounds Abounds was the perfect DJ! The staff was fantastic to work with. Matt Ammons did a phenomenal job from the beginning. From our initial meeting to all the details on the wedding day everything ran smoothly. He kept the guests happy and the dance floor poppin! We had a blast!

Sounds Abound is amazing! Matt was our DJ and he went above and beyond all of our expectations/thoughts on how the day was going to go. He was on top of everything, listening to what we wanted, and made the transition between all of the various things throughout our night flawless.

We got married in October and had Matt A. as our DJ. We picked Matt because we saw his work back last year at one of our friends wedding and he made the dance floor a party all night! Matt did no different for us and he did not disappoint. He had everyone dancing all night on our dance floor! I've heard from MANY people how great they thought our DJ was! Matt made sure everyone had a fantastic time at our wedding! We would recommend Matt to anyone looking for a fun, prompt, and professional DJ!

Matt Ammons is the man!! Our guests loved him. He kept the dance floor moving. He was meticulous about the pronunciation for the grand entrances of both parents and bridal party. He got together with us before the big day to make sure all was outlined correctly. He really takes pride in his work, and knows what's on the radio right now (or at least what people want to hear on the wedding day!). MATT IS AWESOME!

First off, this is long overdue, as our wedding was two months ago, but the DJ we had for our wedding was Matt Ammons. He was beyond fantastic to work with, from the setup stage to the last song, he truly made our wedding amazing. You don't realize how much of a factor the music and DJ play into the overall experience your guests have at your wedding until you have one as fantastic as Matt. We gave him the general type of music we would like during each stage and he ran with it, nailing it right on the head with what we had in mind.

Overall, we cannot say enough nice things about him and would highly recommend him to anyone. He was the DJ for my buddies wedding the year prior, so that is how we chose him for ours. We saw how great he was as a guest and then working with him one on one was a breeze. My guests came up to me throughout the night complimenting how great the music was, the DJ was, and that they were having the time of their lives, which is the hope all bride and grooms hope for their guests.

Thank you so much Matt for making our wedding so memorable, not only for my wife and I, but for all the guests as well!

Matt, Before Mike and I fly off on our honeymoon, we wanted to send you a HUGE thank you for everything you did yesterday!!! Our wedding was absolutely perfect  - you were the best MC for the entrances and speeches, and our wish was more than fulfilled in that we had a packed dance floor the entire night... thank you SO much for keeping the jams going until midnight! I never wanted to leave the dance floor, and so many of my friends kept saying how much they loved every single song that came on! Seriously, it was just the best and we thank you so much for that! I attached the photo our photographer shared with us last night just to share with you guys as well.

Sounds Abound was absolutely wonderful to work with for our July 2016 wedding. They are professional, communicative, and most importantly, they have amazing DJs! We were lucky enough to have DJ Matt Ammons for our wedding reception, and he was phenomenal. He made sure that every detail was perfect, from the wedding party introductions to keeping the party going on the dance floor for the entire reception. His attention to detail was excellent. We really wanted to make sure that we had plenty of time for dancing at our reception, and Matt very helpfully kept us on schedule! Our guests were on the dance floor from the first song to the last which was exactly what we hoped for our reception. We truly couldn't have asked for a better DJ experience. Thank you so much to Matt Ammons and Sounds Abound for helping to make our wedding day so perfect!

My wife and I picked Sounds Abound for our wedding entertainment. Matt Ammons is not only a great DJ, but also a great host. We did a choreographed dance and even Matt played along in the surprise! Many of our guests asked for his information. We will recommend him and Sounds Abound for any event.

We had Matt Ammons DJ our wedding. He did a phenomenal job. He created the perfect environment for all aspects of our wedding. We would definitely recommend him to others.

I met Matt at the Sounds Abound open house last year and instantly upon speaking to him knew that I had to have him as the DJ for my wedding. He is a wonderful person to work with- his communication leading up to the day was excellent and his day of performance was out of this world! He willingly took a long list I had put together with special songs I wanted played for my ceremony and cocktail hour without any hesitation and made each and every song happen. The reception was perfect- my husband and I mentioned to him that we are not huge "party people" and hinted at the fact that we would rely on music to get and keep the crowd on the dance floor. Matt did just that and more!! His presence in the room was positive and upbeat and he brought the energy out of us all, all afternoon and evening long. I can't forget to mention that his ability to go with the flow was much appreciated as we had a few changes/additions that came up that morning and he handled them seamlessly- we really appreciated how easy going he was about it all! I cannot thank Matt enough for the wonderful job he did and most definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for any occasion.

Matt Ammons was the DJ for our wedding on May 21, 2016 at the Danada House in Wheaton, IL. Matt was INCREDIBLE! He took the time to get to know us beforehand to get a feel for what music we liked and didn't like and to make sure he was fully prepared. For our reception, our tables had musicians instead of numbers - Matt went around to every table and played music from the different artists during the dinner hour. We hadn't asked that of him but it was perfect! His attention to detail and his ability to read a room are fantastic. I highly suggest hiring Matt as your DJ - I would hire him over and over again!

Our wedding took place on June 18th, 2016 at my parents horse farm in Oswego. For the whole day everything seemed to be running behind schedule, and as I pulled up the driveway in my carriage, I saw Matt Ammons at the top of the hill. He gave me a nod and I knew everything was going to be okay for the rest night. When you have Matt as your DJ, everything is taken care of. Even before the wedding he listens to your ideas and offers suggestions to make things better. He plays the songs on your playlist and adjusts music through the night based on what the crowd is doing. He makes sure that the dance floor is always busy and creates a fun atmosphere for all partygoers. Not to be forgotten was his fabulous assistant, Cal. Cal worked hard all night making sure music was ready to go and everything was running smooth. People are still talking about our wedding and how much fun they had dancing to all the tunes that Matt played. If you want your wedding to be a stress free and fabulous time, Matt Ammons is your guy! Thank you for everything Matt!!

We had a fabulous time all thanks to our DJ Matt Ammons. He was extremely fun and professional and kept our dance floor crowded! We have continued to get compliments on how fun our reception was and how great the music was! Matt kept it fun and not theatrical. We would definitely recommend Matt Ammons to anyone!

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing our experience was with Sounds Abound. We chose Matt as our DJ because of his love for all kinds of music and that's definitely what he helped us to provide for our wedding. Even from the start of cocktail hour and dinner our guests were raving about how fantastic the music choices were and even the incredible sound of Matt's voice. Our dance floor was never empty. Matt was so easy to work with and beyond helpful by answering any and all of our questions or bizarre requests. We knew we were in great hands. Matt allowed us to enjoy our reception with no worries at all and he helped us to throw the ultimate Blackhawks party! Thank you SO much again Matt!

We used Matt at Sounds Abound and he was AWESOME! He was really easy to work with, super flexible and very chill. Overall very cool guy. He checked on us throughout the evening to make sure we were doing okay and to see if we needed anything. He kept everything on track as far as the schedule and he kept the guests out on the dance floor all evening, which was a pretty big feat given that our venue also offered bowling and bocce as part our package. I absolutely recommend Sounds Abound and especially Matt! 🙂

Matt with Sounds Abound gave us the dance floor party we wanted! He kept the all of the guests dancing all night! Not only was the music great, he coordinated so well with our venue that the whole night went by without any hiccups, which allowed me and my husband to relax and dance and enjoy the party ourselves!! Highly recommended to anyone having a wedding in Chicagoland!

Our experience with Sounds Abound was absolutely perfect! The company itself has knowledgeable and professional associates that made my wedding day a dream. We selected Matt Ammons as our DJ and he made our day so special. Matt is patient, personable, punctual, and professional. He was so easy to communicate. With every little request he was more than accommodating. Hands down would recommend Sounds Abound and Matt for any occasion.

Thank you again!

Heather & Michael

We had a great experience with Sounds Abound Entertainment! Matt was the DJ/MC for our wedding reception in October 2015. Matt proactively communicated with us leading up to the day of our wedding via email, text and an in person meeting. The night of our reception, Matt had great command of the event as MC and had our wedding guests having fun and dancing as DJ. Matt kept the reception on schedule including toasts, a video montage, special dances and coordinating guitarists that played during cocktail hour and dinner. Overall, Matt was an excellent DJ/MC and we would highly recommend him and Sounds Abound for any event. Thank you again Matt, for helping our wedding reception be a great time for us and our guests.

My husband and I have been married for a couple of months now and we still have memories of dancing with each other and our guests at our reception. We had such a fantastic time and our guests raved about what a wonderful time they had dancing the night away! From the beginning of our experience with Sounds Abound we felt very comfortable. There were a lot of DJs to choose from and the packages had nice options at a fair price. We were so happy with Matt as our DJ! He met with us before hand to go over exactly what we wanted our reception to look like so that we wouldn't have to worry about it that day. He was very laid back and open to any ideas we had, but also was great at making suggestions when we were at a loss for ideas. When it came down to it, we trusted his opinion for most options, and we are so happy we did. Both he and his assistant that day were very professional, on time, and did everything they said they would take care of. Not to mention they were just fun and nice guys!! I don't have anything negative to say about Sounds Abound, I would definitely recommend that you use them for any event.

Bobbi said... Matt Ammons was the MC/DJ for our wedding and we seriously cannot say good enough things about him. He was amazing and our guests LOVED the music and seriously danced all night long with us. Our dance floor was seriously PACKED the whole night. I have also gotten a lot of requests from my engaged guests about who we went through for our DJ service and who our DJ's name was because they enjoyed him so much. We felt that SoundsAbound had a very easy site to navigate through and it was so easy to pick our "play lists" out for the night. They also we were very reasonably priced even with the biggest package that we received. We cannot say enough good things about SoundsAbound and Matt Ammons, they both contributed to our unforgettable wedding night.

We had Sounds Abound provide the music for our wedding ceremony and reception in October 2015. They were great! Rufus did a wonderful job for the ceremony, everything was played at the right moment. Matt Ammons was the DJ for the reception and kept the evening on track. He knew just the right music to play to keep the guests happy. Both were incredibly professional as was all the staff that we spoke with. I would highly recommend them! We will have wonderful memories thanks to Sounds Abound!

I just wanted to let you know what an absolutely ridiculously fantastic job your entire crew did at our wedding! Matt and his assistant did an amazing job and I have received a large amount of compliments about them. I have to say he was so easy to work with and he played all the right songs in all the right places. After our meeting I knew we were on the same page, but I had no idea he would be able to match the moods as perfectly as he did. Several members of the country club that were present at the wedding could not believe the quality of his work and they said that they never attended an event there that was so perfect. I wanted to let you know that everyone was just blown away and I know our event coordinator was also impressed and will be recommending your company to other members for future events. People were also very impressed with the uplighting and I will have to say Kyle gave us the suggestion for purple uplighting for the room and then scrolling colors during dancing and it absolutely changed the room, which is beautiful on its own, but it transformed it into something out of a fairy tale. The photo booth was also a phenomenal hit! I am so glad we went with the keepsake book as well. It was so nice to be able to see all the hilarious pictures of our guests having a blast the attendants were also so kind and easy to work with. I am beyond impressed and I can assure you that all the guest were as well. I feel I could write a novel about how amazing everything was. I'm blown away and I know that I will be recommending all of your services to all my friends who will be planning their weddings and other events, and I believe our venue (La Grange Country Club) will be recommending you as well. I also have to say again what a pleasure it was to work with Matt, he was fantastic and rolled with all the changes I threw at him the day of. He's fantastic! I am so glad we went with your company you helped make our big day a beautiful celebration!

We also asked Matt to provide the music for our ceremony as well. No worries or complaints there either!

We would, without hesitation, recommend Matt and Sounds Abound for any bride or groom who is looking for the perfect MC/DJ for their special day.

I just got married in September 2015 and we had Matt Ammons as our DJ/MC and he was phenomenal! He was great to work with and was willing to meet our difficult schedule. He was spot on with our requests and went above and beyond what we expected! He took awesome, memorable action shots of our ceremony and reception which he also made a short video of, assisted when glitches with the location came up (outside of music or his role specifically), and handled changes the day of with ease and confidence. Our dance floor was packed the entire night and Matt did a great job reading the crowd. We are so grateful and happy that we made the perfect choice of having Matt as our DJ and we highly recommend him!

So glad we went with Sounds Abound and Matt Ammons as our wedding DJ! Matt made sure all of our requests were taken into account and kept people on our dance floor all night. Our guests were more than complimentary of him as well. I'm also so appreciative of the photos and videos he took from behind his booth - he captured a lot of great moments and was so quick to share them with us.

Everyone says there will be at least one thing to go wrong on your day and unfortuantely for us, that was the photobooth. We had some issues with it partway through the night but I don't think it's common for Sounds Abound - just bad luck for us. Only reason I wanted to bring it up was because the person watching over the photo both didn't give up trying to fix it the whole night. Ken was also SO quick to contact us afterwards and resolved the issue for us right away. Top notch customer service all around.

I might be biased but I'm pretty sure we had the best wedding reception of all time - thanks so much to Matt and Sounds Abound!!

Matt was a great DJ. We could not have made a better choice. We met with him a couple weeks in advance at a local restaurant to go over some details and emailed him a suggested list of songs the week of our wedding. He was very flexible. He was a great MC and was able to handle our "lively" bridal party. Our dance floor was full the whole night. He was able to get a feel for what we wanted to hear based on our suggested list and also our guests responses. Pick Matt!

The wedding process can be tedious and nerve racking for all that partake. However, the professionals at Sounds Abound made the process worry free and easy. We had the pleasure of working with Matt Ammons a DJ that was recommended to us by several of our friends that all had pleasurable experiences with him and Sounds Abound.

I strongly recommend utilizing Matt and Sounds Abound for all of your DJ related needs. We allowed Matt to take charge of music selection and provide direction for the entire reception. Without any regrets we had the time of our lives large in part to his ability to keep the dance floor busy the entire night.

Thank You Matt!

Sincerely,

Michael O'Sullivan

When Kevin and I were choosing our wedding DJ, it was not a hard decision. We had been to two weddings where Matt Ammons from Sounds Abound was the DJ, and it was amazing! Well, Matt did not disappoint, as we knew he wouldn't. He is so much more than a DJ! He pays attention and handles the small details that you don't have time to think of the day of your wedding. Needless to say, his playlists were AMAZING! Our dance floor was NEVER empty! No exaggeration. There was not one single moment from the beginning of the reception that the dance floor was not packed! Matt is extremely professional and works so well with you throughout the night! I had SEVERAL people asking about the DJ by the end of the night, and I know he handed out several cards. Matt Ammons is a huge benefit to your company. Don't let him out of your sight! Thank you Matt Ammons and Sounds About for making our wedding reception beyond amazing!

It is with great pleasure that we recommend Matt Ammons to DJ any event. Matt, did our wedding and did an absolute fantastic job. He appropriately controlled the room and made sure all the celebrations and speeches were made and kept within the timeframe we outlined. During dancing, Matt played a mix of songs that got almost all of our guests up and dancing on the dance floor. Matt went above and beyond by meeting with us a few weeks before the wedding to ensure we were all on the same page. He even took pictures and videos of the wedding and tagged us in them on social media after. Throughout the entire processMatt was professional, reachable and just did an overall outstanding job! We could not have been happier! Thank you again Matt!

We were so pleased with Sounds Abound. They offered us one of the best prices that we saw. Our DJ, Matt Ammons, was absolutely fantastic. He had the dance floor full the entire night and several of my friends asked for his information for their weddings.

I'm not one to write reviews, but going through the wedding planning process, I relied on reviews to pick vendors, so I thought I would take some time to leave my opinion. Matt was the DJ for my wedding on July 11th. Additionally, we attended a wedding the following Saturday (July 18th), and Matt was again the DJ. As a bride and groom, he was wonderful to work with. He quickly answered questions and gave his honest opinion when we asked for it. The night of the wedding, he kept the dance floor full the entire night. My family is not naturally drawn to the dance floor, but we were amazed at how easily Matt got people dancing. As guests, at the July 18th wedding, Matt again did a perfect job as Master of Ceremony and at keeping the dance floor packed the entire night. I'm a teacher, and I give Matt an A+ rating.

Matt Ammons did a tremendous job at our wedding. He made my fiance feel at ease and did everything to her liking. I was told by a fellow co-worker to book Matt early because he's in high demand for weddings, after experiencing him first hand at our wedding, I can see why! I can't express the amount of gratitude and appreciation Christy and I had for Matt's amazing performance!!!! Go with the best, go with this company!!!! Fredric Nielsen

During my wedding DJ search I heard many horror stories of DJ's from friends and family members ( all DJ's not from Sounds Abound). Some said that their DJ announced them incorrectly, said names wrong, the music was bad and barely anyone danced. This was a major fear of mine for my own wedding. I wanted people to get up and dance and the music to have a great mix for all ages and eras. I wanted to make sure all my guests were comfortable and the structure of the reception was presented in an appropriate and smooth manner. The reception for my wedding was successful ONLY because my DJ Matt Ammons did a PHENOMENAL job DJing my wedding. Everything was perfect and everyone was dancing ( the floor was packed and people were dancing even off of the dance floor). Everyone had an amazing time and complimented the DJ. The dance floor always had people on it having a great time. Thank you Sounds Abound for making my special day even more amazing . Thank you Matt Ammons for making my reception unforgettable and being so easy to work and collaborate with! Highly recommend Sounds Abound!

For our wedding we had Matt Ammons for our DJ and he was AMAZING! Everyone had a great time and the dance floor was full the entire night. He made sure everything ran on time and accomidated requests for music and slight changes to the schedule. I would definitely recommend Sounds Abound to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding!

Wes and Kaitlyn Schweer

When I first went into Sounds Abound, I had one request. I needed a DJ who could blend songs really well to the point where you cannot even notice the transition. I love music and music is my life. I judge pretty harshly on people who fail to do music justice (I have also had terrible experiences with DJs before, too). Rufus, the guy I spoke to recommended Matt Ammons right away. Thankfully he was available on the day of my wedding. Now, I have no words to describe how amazing Matt is! This man is nothing less than perfect. Not just with the music, but just in general as a person. I got sent the form to fill out online and I tried to fill it out. School kept getting in the way and a bunch of other wedding things on top of way too many family and personal problems. By the time it came for me to finally meet with Matt (4 days before the wedding), I think I only had the names of people listed and some songs for the ceremony… and the information he had was no longer up to date. So not only was my paperwork that Matt needed for my wedding unfinished, I was also late to showing up with meeting him. Most people would be frustrated and very short with you, but Matt was so understanding, accommodating, relaxed, and just a happy, fun guy. We sat down and got a lot of the details updated and fixed and went over everything else that was important for my wedding to be a success. I felt bad for this guy at this point because I was so vague with my music requests. All I wanted was the top hits from the 60s-present, then after about 10pm to just play the current stuff. I had family of all ages (4-89) and wanted no one to feel left out when dancing. I think the only real request I made was telling Matt that there was no such thing as too much Backstreet Boys. And even still, that was a vague request. For the next 4 days, Matt and I stayed in contact to update any last minute changes or to answer any last minute questions. He was on point with everything since I met him. He knows his job and he does it well. Come the day of the wedding, I was on the verge of breaking down. Not due to wedding stress or anything. Everything was perfect. There were some personal issues, and family members on my husband’s side, who did not like me, were being really rude to me and trying to make me cry. Aside from my amazing photographer who had me laughing, Matt helped by being super sweet and having a constant smile on his face, which made everyone around want to smile, especially me. The ceremony and reception went smoothly with the music. The dance floor was not empty, but I do wish more people were dancing. Granted out of the 300+ people I invited, only 50 or so showed, so the floor was going to look a little empty anyway. By about 9:30p, many people who had kids or who were over 40 left. There were maybe 15 people left for the last 2 ½ hours. Matt did a great job keeping people on the dance floor even though there was practically nobody there. He is so awesome at what he does that I even had 2 wedding crashers stop by because his DJing skills were just that bomb. I would definitely hire Matt again for whatever party occasion I may eventually have in the future. He is such a personable guy and we hit it off really well. There is nothing I love more than knowing you came out of an event with a possible new friend. If you want someone who will treat your day with care, then you need to hire Matt for your day. He gets a 10/10 on every level. No if, ands, or buts!

What a fun wedding reception... the energy was kept up (everyone on the dance floor) because of Matt Ammons from SoundsAbound..he did a great job with music selection... I heard from many it was the most fun wedding reception they had been to...ever. My pet peave is when a DJ says something like," everyone get up on the floor and dance!" I dont like that... the music will make everyone dance... the rest is begging... Matt's music had everyone on the dance floor all night long... no one, including my daughter the bride, did not want to leave. As she said, " the night was PERFECT!" What else does a father want to hear? Matt was easy to work with, receptive to ideas and integrated them nicely into the evening... a true professional... Thanks again!

Sounds abound and its crew made our wedding that much more perfect! Great communication/feedback and even better service!!! Matt Ammons (DJ) specifically deserves extra recognition for always going the extra mile to produce nothing but spectacular outcomes! Thank you!!!!

We had one request when it came to our reception music: that our guest remain on the dance floor. Sounds Abound, and our DJ, Matt Ammons did not disappoint! Matt took our request to heart, and our guests definitely had a great time!! His attention to detail on cutting songs just right was outstanding. He also helped with setting up the timeline, and moving things along during the night for us. He definitely went above and beyond what we were expecting out of our DJ services, and we couldn't have been happier! We also did our Photo Booth through Sounds Abound. They were fantastic and kept up easily with the masses who were looking to enjoy the booth. Everything was absolutely fantastic, and we couldn't have asked for a better team! Thank you all so much for helping make our day so special!

My wedding was back in 2011, I usually don't write reviews but I recently just watched my wedding video and wanted to write a review for My D.J Matt Ammons. He was amazing and made our night run so smoothly!!!! He did such a great job so I just wanted to say "thank you". -Natasha Street-

Matt and I were so pleased with our DJ experience, and wanted to say thank you to Matt Ammons and his assistant for making our wedding day so wonderful. We picked Matt Ammons from the meet and greet nearly a year before our wedding. His personality seemed to match ours and we felt pretty confident we would have a great party because of him. He did not disappoint. We met with him about 10 days before the wedding and went through our vision and thoughts on music as well as giving him some lists of music we were excited about for our wedding day. We went outside the box with cocktail hour music and dinner music and he was super receptive to all of our requests and suggestions. On our wedding day everything went off without a hitch and there wasn’t even enough room on the dancefloor at some parts of the night because so many people were dancing. From the moment the dance floor opened up until the very last song the dance floor was full, which is what we wanted. He picked such a good variety of music from our ‘Must Play’ list to song requests from our guests (pre-approved). He did a great job working with our other vendors and making the night one that not just us, but our guests, will remember for a long time. An added bonus, just before the wedding Matt found us on social media outlets like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat and after the reception was over he shared videos and pictures with us from our special day! It was great! Thank you so much for helping us throw a great party! We also rented uplighting and a photobooth which were great!

What's a wedding without music? Probably pretty dull. What's a wedding with bad music? We would guess even worse. Fortunately for us, we never had to worry about either scenario because we had a phenomenal DJ in Matt Ammons. He was recommended to us via a mutual connection, however we hired him based on his many stellar reviews--and he did not disappoint. Matt met with us in person a few weeks before our wedding and of course asked us which specific songs we would like used in our ceremony, and what styles of music we'd like played at our reception. But he went beyond that by engaging us and getting to know us as couple. He made sure he understood the sort of vibe we were going for, and on the day of he executed it perfectly. He has that knack for keeping the dance floor full and all the generations of family well-entertained. You'd be making a wise choice having Matt emcee your wedding.

Sounds Abound did an amazing job. Matt was our DJ and he was great! He kept the dance floor packed. We had a great time! I highly recommend Matt and Sounds Abound.

Matt Ammons was our DJ at our wedding on 10/18, and to be brief, he was phenomenal. He kept us on time, and also kept the party on the dance floor, which is exactly what we wanted. He was professional, patient, and very genuine throughout the entire process... Did I mention patient? We had seen Matt through a couple of different friends weddings and we knew he was the guy we had to have. He made our reception memorable and so much fun. I would not hesitate to recommend him again... We were honored to have him be our master of ceremony.

Matt Ammons was our DJ and he helped to set the perfect tone for our evening. He kept everything flowing and made sure that everyone had an incredible night!

Sounds Abound did not disappoint us. From beginning to end, we did not encounter any problems with this company. The whole process was easy and their offerings are vast that we did not think twice in choosing them for our wedding. We could not think of anything negative to say about this company especially our DJ/MC Matt Ammons, who by the way, was very professional, attentive, skilled, and very reliable. Music is a huge component of a successful party and Matt totally delivered that night. The guests cannot stop thanking us for great music and a great night. We got a lot of compliments on our DJ and how the program flowed so well. All of our requests were granted and this company and Matt have exceeded our expectations. It would not have been the best night of our lives if not for them. The photo booth was such a huge hit as well, Thanks Sounds Abound for providing us with this option.

Right from the beginning we knew Sounds Abound was the choice to be the life of our wedding reception. From our initial consultation to the last song played, Sounds Abound, specifically Matt Ammons, were very professional.

Matt was very attentive to our needs all the way up to the wedding day. He always made sure that we knew what was going on and what was next during the program.

Lastly, the music that was played during our reception was AWESOME! Most of our guests were telling us how great the song selection was - there was not one dull moment on the dance floor! Matt was very receptive to the guests' vibe and fed off of that.

To the entire staff from Sounds Abound, you all contributed to the best night of our lives.

Thank you to Matt Ammons and Sounds Abound for helping to make our wedding a fantastic event! Matt and his assistant, kept the wedding flowing nicely and had our guests dancing! Even before our wedding Matt was very helpful and met with us a month before just to make sure we had everything in order. My husband and his friends did an impromptu fireworks show at our wedding and Matt played the perfect music during the show. I couldn't have asked for a better entertainment group, thank you so much Matt!!

Sounds Abound were great to work with! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of a DJ. Our DJ, Matt Ammons, was the best!! He did an amazing job of incorporating music both of our cultures and pronouncing everyone's names! We received so many wonderful comments from our guest about the music and Matt. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. He had people on the dance floor all night long! Thank you so much for being part of our special day!

The whole process working with Sounds Abound was great. Everything ran smoothly and everyone we worked with was professional. Matt was out DJ and he was experienced, easy to work with, and made out wedding day truly memorable. They handled the ceremony music, up lighting for the reception and the DJ responsibilities. We couldn't be happier with the service they provided.

Sounds Abound was extremely professional from start to finish, from the first phone call I made, they took care of my 100% of the process.

We had Sounds abound Dj our wedding and also were able to have them add a slide show, they were able to work with us last minute and get the slide show equipment ready in time for he event.

Our DJ was Matt Ammons, he was awesome, he met with us a few weeks before the wedding to go over all the details. He was outstanding he made sure we stuck to the wedding timeline. He got the equipment ready for three locations. We had an outdoor ceremony and the sound was amazing we even had a live singer who sounded great outside. My guest we complimenting the music he played at cocktail hour! Matt was easy to work with, did not bring a ton of ugly equipment, and played all the songs when we wanted them! He got the party going and I would recommend him and the company to every one I know! We are very happy and pleased!!

I am so happy we went with Sounds Abound for our wedding. Our main priority for our wedding was to create a fun atmosphere with great music and dancing. Sounds abound delivered! Our DJ Matt was incredible. He understood what we were looking for and added his own spin and knowledge to keep the party going all night! Our guests are still talking about what a fun party it was. Thank you sooo much! Love, The Herricks

From the start Sounds Abound was so great to work with. We had our first meeting with Jeff and he suggested the package he thought would be best and also walked us through how to use their website and that was a huge help bring able to do everything online. Our DJ was Matt Amons and he was amazing! Our guests loved all of our music and my husband and only choose a few key songs the rest was all him. I would recommend this company to anyone they were one of the highlights to the wedding.!

Thank you so much for helping our day be so wonderful! Ryan & Alexandria Michael

Our Dj Matt was absolutely fantastic! He was on par with every detail and really helped make our big night one to remember! I will absolutely recommend sounds abound and Matt Ammons specifically to my friends and clients. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

Matt Ammons was the perfect DJ/MC for our special day. We knew going in that we were in good hands with Matt, but the night went even better than we could have ever imagined. He was extremely professional, only played the music we wanted to hear, and had the dance floor packed the entire evening. He does a great job taking control of the room to make sure everyone's focused on bridal party entrances, cake cutting, speeches, dances, and all other important events throughout the night. We highly recommend Matt Ammons and the Sounds Abound team to all for their wedding. They put on a flawless performance for us.

Scot and Sarah Rybarczyk - July 18th, 2014 - Pazzo's 311

Matt Ammons was our DJ for our wedding and he was the perfect DJ, MC, and leader who made sure everything ran smoothly at our reception. Examples of Matt’s awesomeness include…

•Matt provided music for our ceremony and our reception. He met with us multiple times and was easy to communicate with. When we had ideas he listened and incorporated our wishes into what he was doing. When we didn’t have a preference he had the perfect suggestion for our event.

•Guests told us weeks after the wedding how great the DJ was and tried to get him for theirs. In fact people are still reminding us of our reception and our DJ, and it was more than 5 weeks ago.

•How packed the dance floor was. It seemed like every hour more people kept coming in to dance. Matt tailored what he played so that everybody had a good time, and wanted to be on the dance floor.

•Also, if you have Matt or any other DJ, remember to feed them. They need to eat just like everybody else.

•Long story short, if you want an amazing, hassle free evening filled with excellent music, a packed dance floor, and a professionally run event, Sounds Abound and Matt Ammons should be the DJ of your choice.

PS. In the photo, Matt is on the left with the vest.

My husband Jack and I chose Matt with Sounds Abound and couldn't have been more pleased with the way that the evening turned out! He was so great to work with from beginning until the very end! He was extremely well organized and worked with us in terms of the music selection, slideshow presentation, and keeping all of our guests out on the dance floor the entire evening. I would highly recommend Matt with Sounds Abound and you will not be disappointed!

I can't emphasize enough what a great idea it was to choose Sounds Abound! The reception was orchestrated beautifully while we were able to enjoy our guests the celebration. Matt was a very professional, humorous master of ceremonies, and an even better DJ. We had quite the mix of people at our reception, and he kept the dance floor packed the entire night. There was a genuine sense of care in making in our day special, from the planning process to the end of the reception. Thank you again Sounds Abound for making our wedding day amazing!

We used Sounds Abound for our wedding back in May. They did such an amazing job! From start to finish it was such an easy process working with them and they did every single thing we asked them to do. We had them play the music at our ceremony for us which was perfect. Greg Eisel was in charge of that and he did such a wonderful job. Our DJ at our reception was Matt Ammons. I can't say enough good things about him, he is so talented at what he does and you can tell he loves doing it. He was so helpful during the planning process giving us ideas about songs to choose. We made a playlist with songs we wanted played during the dancing part of the reception and every song was played! We also used the photo booth from Sounds Abound which was a huge hit and they put together a slideshow with pictures for us that turned out amazing. So many people told us what a wonderful time they had at the reception and I know a big part of that was the music and photo booth. I would definitely recommend Sounds Abound and specifically Matt Ammons, they had the pieces that made our wedding day so memorable and such an incredible day!

The music and entertainment provided by Matt Ammons and Sounds Abound Entertainment for our wedding was better than we could have ever expected. Matt did a great job keeping everyone entertained and dancing the entire evening. My wife and I couldn't of asked for a better day or a better person to DJ our wedding. Thanks Again to Sounds Abound Entertainment and Matt Ammons for making our wedding day so special!

For my wedding we selected Matt Ammons to be our DJ. He was very professional and had great energy. Matt was very well spoken had great control of the room. My whole experience with sounds abound was fantastic. From the start Matt was in touch with me every step of the way. I could not have been happier with the way that everything turned out.

Matt Ammons was absolutely fantastic. We were extremely happy with him. Our guests were out on the dance floor all night! We received multiple compliments on our DJ. Matt was very organized and we were able to meet with him via SKYPE since we were out-of-state. I would highly recommend Sounds Abound and Matt!

We hired Matt from Sounds Abound for our May 24, 2014 wedding and could NOT be any happier with our decision. We had a difficult time planning a wedding from out-of-state so there were a lot of things we had to trust other people to take care of for us. Music was one of those things and Matt did NOT disappoint. With almost no input from the bride and groom, Matt kept EVERYONE happy, dancing and having fun. He was incredible flexible with our schedule, extremely personable, and kept the evening flowing smoothly. We would hire Matt again in a heartbeat and we cannot thank you enough!

Matt I wanted to take this opportunity, however late it may be, to thank you so much for doing such an amazing job djing Nikki's and my wedding February 15th at Alpine. You have no idea how many people came up to me that night and for months after saying how much fun the dancing was at the wedding. They said over and over that the music was so good they never wanted to leave the floor. The way you picked the perfect songs and blended them together left everyone no choice but to keep dancing! I'm glad we went with you and anyone who wants a perfectly organized set list and non stop dancing for hours should certainly do the same.

Again, your a great DJ thanks again Matt!

We loved working with Matt Ammons and the whole Sounds Abound team. Everything was extremely professional and well-organized from the very beginning. Matt did a wonderful job at our wedding reception and provided us with the musical experience we wanted. We received so many compliments on the wonderful job he did - everything from the music selections to the volume of the music to his professionalism. We would definitely recommend using Matt and Sounds Abound! Thank you for helping make our evening perfect!

We worked with Matt Ammons as our DJ and he was AMAZING. We planned our wedding in 5 months, and so we booked our DJ pretty late in the game, about a month or a month and a half out from the wedding. From the start the company was easy to get a hold of on the phone, organized, sent helpful emails. I loved that we could upload all of our information online on our own, including song requests, etc. Our wedding was in Evanston, which is where we live, and Matt was willing to drive up and meet us in Park Ridge (a middle ground between us and Naperville), which I thought was super accommodating. The day of the wedding he was incredibly professional, kept everything running smoothly, and was easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend him.

DJ-5 Stars

Picking a DJ and the company was a BIG decision for us as this is one of the important key elements to a wedding. Using Sounds Abound was a GREAT choice. They were extremely professional and right to the point. They had ALL we were looking for and more.

Our DJ for the night was Matt Ammons. He did a awesome job and I was VERY grateful to have him for the BIGGEST day/night for my husband and I. He kept the night right on schedule and there was not a moment the dance floor was empty.

For future engaged couples out there, please take this advice from a previous Bride to Be, choose Sounds Abound for your night and you WILL NOT regret it. Also if Matt is available on your night, CHOOSE HIM!! He is good at what he does and has the night perfect down to a "T".

You as the couple have sooo much going on as it is and being pulled in a lot of directions, this is a person and company you can trust for your big night.

Thanks Matt and Sounds Abound for making our so wonderful and unforgettable.

John and Megan Maropoulos

My husband and I met and married in the South. However he is from the Chicagoland area, so this called for a second reception so his family and friends could join in the festivities! Sounds Abound came reccomended and we found out why. Matt Ammons was our DJ and he was fantastic! His work ethic was incredible. Before the party officially started he made sure that the party would go exactly how we wanted. The party was nothing short of successful and Matt played a huge part in making the night so much fun! Not to mention we also had the photo booth for additional entertainment and it was a hit. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend Sounds Abound to anyone!! 🙂

Sounds Abound helped make our wedding reception truly amazing.  Matt helped keep the dance floor full and rocking the entire night!  The time flew by and people didn't want to leave the dance floor.  People continue to comment about how great the music was and how they have never been at a wedding where the dance floor was so packed the entire night! Matt was great to work with and Sounds Abound made the planning process extremely smooth and stress free.  I would recommend Matt and Sounds Abound to anyone who is planning their wedding.  It was one of the best choices we made during our entire planning process!  Thanks Sounds Abound for helping to make our wedding reception a night we will never forget!

Sounds About was great to work with! They were professional and timely with all of the response. Matt was our DJ and everyone raved about how much fun he was. He had everyone on the dance floor for the first song and no one left! We gave him very little direction and he was able to pull a great mix of music, even with us changing things the night before. I would definitely recommend Sounds Abound and Matt in particular!

Matt did a wonderful Job with our wedding making it a great day for my wife and I. We couldn't thank him enough for the job that he did, I would recommend Sounds a bound and Matt to anyone that was looking for a DJ and a good time. Also I would like to thank the guys that worked the photo booth that did an awesome job it was also a huge hit at our wedding! Thanks again to everyone.

Matt Ammons was a phenomenal dj! He did an awesome job of reading the people at the wedding and ensuring the night went smoothly. We would highly recommend him and Sounds Abound to anyone! The photo booth was also a huge hit with guests and our album turned out awesome! Thanks for making our special day even more amazing!

Our wedding was on Saturday September 21st. We used sounds Abound for our uplighting, photobooth and Dj. I could not have been more happy with how everything turned out. We received so many compliments on everything!! For the DJ, we had the privilege of working with Matt Ammons. Words cannot describe how professional and knowledgable he was. I had an extremely large wedding party. He was able to get everyone in line and tell them what to do, where to be, etc. It helped me tremendously because it was one less thing I had to worry about. Not to mention the music itself set the party mood perfectly. I would definitely recommend Matt and Sounds Abound services to anyone and already have!

Matt Ammons did a wonderful job at my wedding! He took the time to get the tricky Arabic names down pat, was helpful with last minute changes, and ensured smooth transitions throughout the night. He knew when to play a slow song to give the young crowd a break and let the older couples take the dance floor, then got everyone dancing afterwards with classic old songs like Shout! And the Twist. When a song we requested did not go over with the crowd he played it long enough to give my husband and I time to show off our moves but short enough to get back to a song that everyone enjoyed. We had an amazing time and many people came up to us or our parents remarking how this was the most fun wedding they had ever attended. Even weeks later people we don't even know or who weren't at the wedding are telling us how they heard our wedding was spectacular from our common friends. Thank you Sounds Abount and Matt Ammons for making our special day even better!

Matt Ammons made our reception an incredible moment in not just our lives but our family and friends as well. We are from Austin,Texas and had our wedding in IL. Being that we are from out of town you could imagine how difficult that made the planning. I met with Matt once with my mom and sister. In just that one meeting he clearly understood exactly what we wanted. Everyone was on the dance floor all night having a BLAST! It smelled horrible on he floor full of smelly sweaty friends and family enjoying themselves!! When it was time for a break they went to the photo booth! He made our night thank you so much Matt! HIGHLY recommended!

We had Matt Ammons as our DJ for or wedding on August 24th, 2013. He was great to work with from the moment we met him. He met with us and talked about exactly what we wanted for our wedding and music preferences, etc. He was very detail oriented. When it came to the big day, he had everything under control. He did the music for it ceremony and reception. Everything was perfect. The dance floor was filled the entire night! We received so many compliments on the music and Matt! We can't thank him enough for making our wedding so memorable! His assistant was great too. The two of them organized our rowdy wedding party and made sure everything ran smooth all night so we didn't have to worry. We also had uplighting and a photobooth from Sounds Abound. The lighting completed the room and looked fantastic! I would definitely recommend it to everyone! The photobooth guys were a blast to work with and or guests loved them! Brandon made everyone want to use the photobooth over and over and because of that our album turned out awesome! I can't thank everyone at Sounds Abound enough including Jeff for answering all my questions! You guys are great!

Where to start with how AMAZING Sounds Abound was! From our first meeting with Jeff Wells we knew this was the right DJ company for our wedding. We choose Matt Ammons as our DJ for our big day, and he went above and beyond. I was very particular about what music was to be played during the cocktail hour and dinner (grooms can be picky too) and Matt took care of all of my requests and got the party started right. Sounds Abound makes sure they know what you want, and stay in contact frequently until the big day in case there are any changes or new requests. Once the dance floor opened, it was never empty! Matt and Tony made sure that all our big requests, as well our guests requests, were all played. And thankfully they have DO NOT PLAY requests, because the last thing I wanted on my wedding day was to hear "Gangnam Style". They both knew when to mix in certain songs/beats and appealed to all of our guests both young and old throughout the night. I would't hesitate at all to recommend Sounds Abound for a wedding or any event that needs a good DJ. Planning a wedding is stressful, and choosing Sounds Abound and Matt Ammons gave us one less thing to worry about. We couldn't be happier with our experience. Thank you to Matt and your entire staff.

Marc and Mallory Dahlquist

It's been over 6 months since we've been married and we have had the chance to see a lot of the people who attended our wedding and the one thing that they always complimented on was how great our DJ, Matt Ammons, was! He played a variety of music with little guidance (we only had about 5 do not plays and 5 must plays I think), and the rest was based on his professional judgement and reading the crowd.

I cannot speak highly enough about Sounds Abound or Matt in particular. We had met with several other companies, but after talking with Sounds Abound and hearing rave reviews from friends, we felt confident booking them for our wedding. Now that our wedding has come and gone, I realize just how great Sounds Abound is! Matt was the consummate professional while still being a lot of fun to work with before and during the event. He emceed our event starting with a cocktail hour and managed to keep the dance floor packed until the very last song! He blended his knowledge of our families (given during a pre-wedding meeting) and our taste in music with tried-and-true wedding favorites and more top 100 songs. It was just perfect! In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about music, Matt is everything you'd want in a master of ceremonies. Right before we were supposed to do the bouquet toss, I discovered that the servers had literally tossed my toss bouquet in the garbage! Matt was able to stall and keep me calm while everything got sorted out - and no one knew! That's just one example of how wonderful he is.

Additionally, Sounds Abound did our color-change uplighting. I can't recommend that enough. I wasn't sure it was worth the additional cost (over stand uplighting) but it really made our event extra special. Not only was it a blast to be out on the dance floor with the lights changing to the music, but they made for gorgeous and fun photos! We also had Sounds Abound hook up a portable speaker to our outdoor patio so guests could hear the music and know if any special events were taking place. That was a great idea, too!

Given the length of this testimonial, I obviously cannot say enough good things about this company! I guarantee you will not regret working with them. From the assistants who fields calls and helped with the initial planning stages all the way to the DJs involved in our actual event, everyone was so attentive, making us feel like we were their only customers.

We used Sounds Abound and Matt Ammons as our lead DJ. He played such a fantastic mix of songs that kept the dance floor packed the entire night! When the party was over we had to literally drag people off the floor because it was still full of people dancing and singing. He worked with us for songs we liked and wanted, and even had our do not play list memorized! He made announcements when we asked (ex. photo booth, happy birthday, etc.). He had an assistant and both were very friendly and personable, and happy to take requests (especially those from the wedding party). They even had a speaker for the outside patio and fun lights for the dance floor when we wanted them. Would definitely recommend Sounds Abound and Matt if you are looking for a very fun night with a DJ who is extremely easy to work with!

Sounds Abound provided our group with DJ service for our 2013 Annual Conference, they did a great job with the music, very prompt in arriving and the photo booth was an added entertainment option that are attendees really enjoyed.

Sounds Abound is absolutely the best DJ service in Chicagoland! My wife and I were really impressed by the way we were treated in our first consultation meeting about hosting our wedding reception. Everyone was extremely accommodating and we felt no sales pressure at all. When we sat down later to compare our options, it was really clear that Sounds Abound offers great value with very reasonable pricing.

Our satisfaction didn't stop at the package and pricing. They have a wonderful online service for picking songs, setting up a do-not-play list, outlining the schedule and details of your event, etc. More importantly our DJ, Matt Ammons, was the quintessential professional. He cares deeply about giving you a care-free and uniquely-tailored experience, has a stellar group presence, and intuitively senses the mood of your guests to choose music that keeps the party going effortlessly. He truly is the best in the business!

Our reception was so stress free thanks to Sounds Abound DJ Matt Ammons. He literally allowed us to enjoy the night and the people. If we had the chance to do it again we would not change a thing. We had an open photo booth manned by other Sounds Abound employees. It was also a great choice. They catered to our every wish and truly cared about our experience from the initial meeting. We highly recommend Matt and the entire Sounds Abound team to anyone looking for a quality, professional, and fun wedding DJ.

Throughout the planning and prep process, he was readily accessible through email, text, and phone and would respond quickly. There were multiple packages and options we could choose to fit our personalities and needs for the evening. If you have a larger reception, I recommend getting the package that allows for a DJ and DJ assistant - it worked perfectly for our day. We didn't have to worry about anything the entire night and everyone LOVED the DJ. He even dealt with slightly intoxicated friends at the end of the night VERY well. I would recommend this DJ and this company in a heart beat!

We could not have asked for a better dj in Matt Ammons from Sounds Abound! We didn't give Matt much guidance, just that we wanted the floor busy! And he did that and more. Matt supported our tech needs for the ceremony, kept the wedding party on point through the toasts and played an array of music for everyone in the house. Right when the floor looked like it might be thinning out, he got it moving again. Thank you Matt and Sounds Abound!

Matt was AWESOME!!! He made the whole reception flow nicely. He also played great music and kept everyone entertained the whole time!! Everyone loved that he taught us the wobble!! 🙂

Sounds Abound was great to work with! Matt Ammons was our MC/DJ at our wedding reception, and let me say we couldn't have asked for a more awesome and fun DJ! We told Matt we wanted our reception to be a party with everyone dancing all night...and Matt made our reception a party all right! He knew exactly what music to play in order to keep our guests dancing all night, to the point where no one wanted to leave. Matt was a blast to have the whole night and made my husband and I able to have no worries and party ourselves! We had multiple guests asking about Matt after the wedding was over...because he was that AWESOME! Thanks Matt for making our wedding night one people will never forget!

Matt Ammons did an excellent job with the wedding reception. He did a great job with making sure the reception flowed smoothly and kept everyone happy on the dance floor! Thanks so much!

A friend recommended SoundsAbound to me, and specifically Matt Ammons. I selected some basic songs I wanted, as well as songs I didn't want played on their website playlist. There were a lot to choose from, which gave me some fun ideas, and if a song wasn't on their Matt added it for me. We met before the wedding to discuss what kind of music my husband and I enjoyed, and Matt also was interested in our personality to see what the night would look like. He helped to organize the wedding party when we needed to line up for the reception, and took a large role making sure things went according to plan. We even came up with a fun way to do the Harlem Shake, which no one had expected! The music played was great, he took recommendations and made our wedding better than we could have imagined! Thanks again, Matt!

The most amazing time! Matt Ammons was so much fun! He played all the music I wanted and then some! Our guests are still telling us how great the dj was! We also had a photobooth which almost everyone took pictures! Classic memories!! Sounds Abound was the perfect fit for us and their professionalism, knowledge, and easy going attitude made it a wonderful experience! ! Thank you Sounds Abound!!! We love you!

Working with Sounds Abound was great! Everyone we worked with there was very helpful. The online planner was awesome...I loved being able to add and change things on my own. We chose Matt to be our dj and he was great. He met with us right before our wedding to go over everything, from how to pronounce the names of everyone in our bridal party to what type of music we wanted played at the wedding. He did a great job of making sure our wedding was fun for our guests and kept the reception going. He was very professional and played exactly the kind of music we wanted to be played. He also did a good job of switching up the music to keep people out on the dance floor. Thanks Matt!

Matt was our reception DJ, and he was beyond awesome. He kept the dance floor full the entire night. I could not be happier with our experience with Sounds Abound! Gregg was our ceremony DJ and he was great as well! Thank you so much for everything!

As always another great experience with Sounds Abound! Matt Ammons was amazing to work with and kept this corporate group dancing for hours!

Thanks again for everything!

"Matt is an amazing DJ. We have been to two other weddings that he was the DJ at and is why we requested him; he never disappoints. The power went out right before we did the introductions and Matt did not skip a beat. He did them with no microphone, no music, no air conditioning and no lights other than the daylight. He kept, what seemed like, the entire room on the dance floor all night. You're an amazing company :)"