Business Details
39 Years
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Your Trusted DJ & Event Entertainment Service in Scotts Valley
Music Now has been a trusted leader in entertainment services since 1987, delivering exceptional DJ, AV rental, and event coordination solutions across Northern California. Founded by Rob De Hart and now led by Jack Crawford, our team combines decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. Our DJs are trained professionals who serve as masters of ceremony, curating personalized playlists from a library of over 500,000 songs while ensuring seamless event flow. We maintain rigorous quality control through formal dress codes, safety protocols for equipment setup, and volume management to balance ambiance with guest comfort.With a commitment to community, we've supported over 30,000 events including weddings, corporate functions, and charitable gatherings, earning referrals from major wedding platforms and planners. Our investment in state-of-the-art lighting, sound systems, and backup contingency plans ensures reliability, while our transparent evaluation process maintains service excellence. As a locally owned business with deep roots in Santa Cruz, San Jose, and Monterey Bay areas, we pride ourselves on being accessible, responsive, and dedicated to making each client's event exceptional.
Services
DJ Services
AV Rentals
Karaoke Setup
Photo Booths
Wedding Ceremonies
Corporate Events
School Dances
Bar Mitzvahs
Quinceaeras
Lighting Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience creating memorable entertainment experiences
- Our DJs handle both music curation and master of ceremonies duties
- We maintain state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment inventory
- Our ceremony sound systems include professional microphones and setup
- We provide backup contingency plans for event reliability
Services
DJ Services
Professional DJ entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our experienced DJs read crowds and curate playlists from 500,000+ songs spanning all genres and eras. Services include master of ceremonies duties, sound equipment, and lighting setups to create engaging atmospheres for events of any size.
Ceremony Sound Systems
Complete audio solutions for wedding ceremonies featuring wireless lapel microphones, hardwired microphones, and portable music players. Systems include setup 30 minutes prior to events and professional equipment arrangement to ensure clear sound throughout ceremonies.
Karaoke Packages
Interactive karaoke entertainment with professional equipment including dual microphones, song libraries of 5,000+ titles, and display monitors. Packages feature technical support, themed props, and optional lighting enhancements to create engaging sing-along experiences for parties and special events.
AV Rentals
Comprehensive audiovisual equipment rentals including PA systems, projection screens, fog machines, and lighting packages. Our inventory features professional-grade gear with technical support available for events requiring customized sound and visual solutions.
Photo Booth Rental
Modern photo booth rentals with DSLR cameras, unlimited prints, and themed props. Our booths include attendants to manage operations and ensure high-quality prints, creating memorable keepsakes for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.
People
Jack Crawford
Owner/DJ/Officiant
Owner since 2008 with 30+ years entertainment experience. Former radio DJ and band vocalist. Certified wedding officiant who has performed 100+ ceremonies. Known for musical knowledge and crowd engagement skills.
Stoney VGodet
DJ
Veteran DJ with extensive local popularity. Former VP Concierge at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Specializes in youth events and corporate parties. Known for hip musical style and energetic performances.
Andre Marshall
DJ
Professional DJ since 2010 with smooth demeanor and wide music knowledge. Recognized for combining personality with professionalism. Regularly requested months in advance for events.
DJ Gilbert
DJ
Bilingual Latin music specialist with 20 years wedding experience. Expert in Quinceaera events. Known for creating vibrant dance atmospheres through expert music selection.
Jared Downward
DJ
15+ years professional DJ experience. Specializes in reading crowds and blending classic hits with contemporary tracks. Focuses on creating personalized soundtracks that engage all age groups at events.
Questions
What services do you offer for weddings?
We provide DJ services, ceremony sound systems with microphones, lighting packages, and officiant services for weddings.
Do you offer AV equipment rentals?
Yes, we rent karaoke systems, PA systems, projection screens, fog machines, and lighting equipment with technical support.
Can you accommodate special event requests?
Our DJs customize playlists from 500,000+ songs and offer specialty services like photo booths, game shows, and themed entertainment.
Do you provide officiant services?
Owner Jack Crawford is a licensed wedding officiant who has performed over 100 ceremonies as an additional service.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Cruz, San Jose, Monterey Bay, and surrounding areas including Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Carmel.
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Reviews (5)
A. M.
Nov 20, 2021
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Jack went out of his way to make sure that we had the music we wanted at our event. He was positive, flexible, and helpful in his feedback. He kept our day moving and provided a wonderful ambience to the day. Having him as part of our vendor team made the day flow more smoothly!
Cathy H.
Mar 01, 2020
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We hired DJ Stoney for our wedding back in June 2019 and he was so crucial to the success of our wedding! One of the most important things we wanted out of our wedding was that it was fun - and that was MORE than satisfied with Stoney's charm and emcee skills and how he kept the atmosphere of the night upbeat and enjoyable. Weeks after the wedding, we repeatedly heard from guests complimenting Stoney and expressing how much fun they had.
Leading up to the wedding, Jack was actually our main point of contact - believe he's the owner of Music Now. For music preferences we mainly communicated with Jack, and he had us fill out the questionnaire describing our style and any strict do-not-plays. That questionnaire was then passed on to Stoney, who had a check-in call with us one week before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page. Ultimately Stoney did a great job playing all the best songs that would appeal to both younger and older crowds. I would highly recommend DJ Stoney!
Leading up to the wedding, Jack was actually our main point of contact - believe he's the owner of Music Now. For music preferences we mainly communicated with Jack, and he had us fill out the questionnaire describing our style and any strict do-not-plays. That questionnaire was then passed on to Stoney, who had a check-in call with us one week before the wedding to make sure we were on the same page. Ultimately Stoney did a great job playing all the best songs that would appeal to both younger and older crowds. I would highly recommend DJ Stoney!
Maurice L.
Aug 23, 2019
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We retained Music Now DJ Services to provide the DJ services for our wedding held at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in June 2019. We worked with the Owner, Jack Crawford, and DeAndre James, the DJ who ran the wedding day event. Music Now provided all of the equipment needed. And by working with Jack in advance, we were prepared with the customized playlist we wanted to create the various moods we wanted throughout each part of the special event. DJ DeAndre responded immediately with all live adjustments requested, and his DJ skills were matched with a great attitude and friendliness that several guests commented on. This is a first-class operation, and we recommend their services to anyone who wants to enjoy their celebration without technical difficulties or other unwanted surprises.
Julie Horner
Feb 22, 2019
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Santa Cruz area's best wedding and party mobile DJ service. Locally owned and operated. The real deal.
Chelsea A.
Aug 01, 2018
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Jack is awesome. He DJ'ed our wedding earlier this summer and also acted as our main point of contact during the months leading up to the wedding. His music choices surpassed my expectations. He integrated our song requests in very seamlessly while somehow staying true to the wedding vibe (i.e. music choices were country, top 40, pop, etc., in other words all over the place). His wedding packet is extremely helpful and organized-- by knowing the genres of music we were interested in and the percentage of the audience over 60 years old he was able to intuitively play a lot of great music to pace the night accordingly. He's truly talented. Additionally, he has a great personality and is a lot of fun to work with. He's a legend in the Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley area.
