All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Q: What do you wear?

Attire is important! It depends on the weather but typically I wear a button-down shirt and a blazer. I have a few stylish jackets that I bust out on special occasions.

Q: Do you learn new songs?

Absolutely! As a performing singer/guitarist I'm always looking to expand my repertoire.

Q: What makes you different from other musicians?

I'm more on the indie/underground spectrum and my song choices reflect a wider range than what's typical at weddings. I'm more likely to perform a song by The Strokes than "Canon in D".

Q: Do you take music requests?

I always encourage people on the dance floor to come up and vibe with me. Many requests are awesome and perfect and I’ll absolutely spin them. Some are less perfect in my professional experience so I’ll either skip them or wait for the right moment. My couples and their immediate families always get a priority on song requests.

Q: Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Absolutely! I actively mix the cocktail-hour set rather than simply set a playlist.

Q: Are you fully insured?

Yes and I can provide a COI for any event.

Q: What is your style?

I match beats seamlessly, I mix in-key and I use effects like filters and delays to smooth out perfect song transitions. Preparation is important but nothing compares to simply showing up and reading the energy on the dance floor. Sometimes I’ll stick mostly to the playlist if it’s working or sometimes I’ll totally pivot. Honestly the unexpected, spontaneous moments are often the funnest ones.

Q: How early do you come to set up?

Approximately two hours prior to the event start time

Q: Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

We can provide professional event lighting with up to 24 wireless uplights

Q: What is your travel and break down fee?

No travel fees within 100 miles and reasonable beyond that. We don't quote for setup/breakdown only for performance time.

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $200

Category: DJ

Type: Group of DJs

Size of act: 10

Genres: Disco/Funk

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About All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

DJs & Musicians

All Ears DJ is a premier Bay Area & Chicago entertainment group of highly-skilled DJs & musicians led by owner Richard Gintowt (Oakland, CA). Don’t settle for anything less than a DJ who can wow audiences with perfect blends, mashups & song selections. Talent matters, and All Ears DJ has shown up & showed out at more than 1000 weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area & Chicago during the past decade. The All Ears Chicago squad is a close-knit crew led by Perry Donta'e, an enigmatic DJ/drummer who led The Pack drum line to appearances on "America's Got Talent", Chicago Bulls games, Lollapalooza's main stage & even a residency at Luxor Las Vegas.

What sets All Ears apart? Hundreds of five-star reviews. Real mixologists with DJ Battle Titles at Pioneer Spin2Win and Redbull 3Style. Seamless custom mixes where the beat never drops. Inclusive energy & a diverse roster of performers. Pro audio with powerful subwoofers & high-end speakers. Personality & a sense of humor. Live acoustic music options for ceremony & cocktail hour. Vinyl cocktail hours & live saxophone/drum kit options. Slick photobooths, vintage disco balls & gorgeous event lighting. One-of-a-kind remixes, mashups & MPC performances. Clients such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Airlines, The Chicago Sky & Google. Late-night karaoke!

Performance samples

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Services

Ceremony microphones and sound
Dance floor special effects
Dancefloor lighting
Event planning
Learning new songs
Master of ceremonies
Multiple location support
Music during breaks
Photobooth
Projector equipment
Sound system capability audience <300 -
Uplighting

Musical genres

Disco/Funk
EDM/House
Latin
Motown/Soul
Pop/Top 40s
R&B
Rap/Hip Hop
Rock

Event types

After party
Cocktail hour
Other
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception

Excellent DJsax combo!
•Verified review
•Alex T.•Jun 19
All Ears DJ, and specifically Aaron (DJ) and Daniel (sax), were incredible for our wedding! All Ears was easy to coordinate and work with during our planning phase, and very reasonably priced for the value you get. Aaron was a master DJ who took our vision and guidance songs to create a set that was better than we could’ve imagined - smooth transitions, great flow, and kept the energy up late into the night - dance floor was packed the whole time! Daniel’s accompaniment on the sax was also a game-changer, bringing a touch of masterful live performance to the range that Aaron was spinning. Could not recommend more!
All Ears DJ - Pebble Beach
•Verified review
•caleb•Apr 10, 2025
From the moment we reached out to All Ears DJ, we were impressed by their professional and reliable communication style. Richard was always responsive to our questions and open to dialogue about our music preferences for the ceremony and reception. He also made themselves available to meet up with us in person leading up to the big day, which helped us feel prepared and confident in their abilities. On our wedding day, Richard provided high-quality sound for the ceremony as well as fun, energetic, and artistic music and lighting for the reception. His edgy style and energy helped balance out the fancy venue and black tie optional dress code - a contrast which was important to us. We are so grateful to have had All Ears DJ as part of our special day - he truly helped make it a celebration to remember!
Hire DJ for an epic celebration!
•Verified review
•Chelsea P.•Nov 25, 2024
Richard was helpful and respectful throughout our entire wedding planning process. He worked flawlessly with me, my partner, and our wedding planner to pull off an incredibly fun reception. Richard did an initial call with my partner to discuss the general vibe we were looking for, and we knew immediately he would be a great fit for our wedding. Richard gave us a helpful questionnaire to fill out key songs and general musical interests (and do not play songs). Richard was also happy to jump on calls with us to talk through our questions and hopes for our big day. I especially appreciated that Richard was able to play some German songs for some guests who had flown in from Germany, as that got even some of our older relatives on the dance floor. People were partying all night thanks to Richard! Richard catered to our wide age range of guests, and even gave us a couple of bonus closing songs that were the perfect conclusion to the night. We could not have asked for a better DJ.
Great communication, personlized music
•Verified review
•Tyler M.•Jul 6, 2024
Overall very happy with the music and service Richard provided. He was easy to communicate with on our music prefernences and expectations. He put together a great playlist for our wedding that included our favorites, but the best part was the way he adapted to our guests to keep people on the dance floor, shifting from modern music toward classic rock for the older crowd.

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Attire is important! It depends on the weather but typically I wear a button-down shirt and a blazer. I have a few stylish jackets that I bust out on special occasions.

Absolutely! As a performing singer/guitarist I'm always looking to expand my repertoire.

I'm more on the indie/underground spectrum and my song choices reflect a wider range than what's typical at weddings. I'm more likely to perform a song by The Strokes than "Canon in D".

I always encourage people on the dance floor to come up and vibe with me. Many requests are awesome and perfect and I’ll absolutely spin them. Some are less perfect in my professional experience so I’ll either skip them or wait for the right moment. My couples and their immediate families always get a priority on song requests.

Absolutely! I actively mix the cocktail-hour set rather than simply set a playlist.

Yes and I can provide a COI for any event.

I match beats seamlessly, I mix in-key and I use effects like filters and delays to smooth out perfect song transitions. Preparation is important but nothing compares to simply showing up and reading the energy on the dance floor. Sometimes I’ll stick mostly to the playlist if it’s working or sometimes I’ll totally pivot. Honestly the unexpected, spontaneous moments are often the funnest ones.

Approximately two hours prior to the event start time

We can provide professional event lighting with up to 24 wireless uplights

No travel fees within 100 miles and reasonable beyond that. We don't quote for setup/breakdown only for performance time.

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All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Ceremony pricing

Reception pricing

Packages

About All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Performance samples

Services

Services

Musical genres

Event types

All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago) packages

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"

"All Night Long"

"The Wedding Singer"

Mahogany Selfie Booth

Reviews

Excellent DJsax combo!

All Ears DJ - Pebble Beach

Hire DJ for an epic celebration!

Great communication, personlized music

Preferred vendors of All Ears DJ (Bay Area & Chicago)

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear?

Do you learn new songs?

What makes you different from other musicians?

Do you take music requests?

Do you provide music for wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions?

Are you fully insured?

What is your style?

How early do you come to set up?

Do you provide other services, such as lighting or photo booths?

What is your travel and break down fee?

What are your sales taxes?

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