Jay Foss Music

Entertainment/Parties, Wedding Planning, Lighting

About us

Jay Foss Music Services is directed by Jay (that’s me). I’m a professional DJ and have been providing production services to the Boston and New England area since 2003. I’m dedicated to working with my clients (that would be you) to provide music that reflects your character during your wedding, event, etc. Being a DJ isn’t just about having the largest collection of music possible. It’s about knowing the right time for the right song, about the transitions from one beat to the next, being a DJ is about knowing the people you are with and feeling the energy in the room.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

DJ & Lighting - audio only, additional sound systems & full event lighting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.016 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Conor C.
08/2024
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
DJ Jay Foss is a true maestro at orchestrating the perfect wedding atmosphere. His commitment to personalizing the experience is evident from the get-go, as he insists on meeting couples in person even multiple times if necessary. This allows him to fully grasp their vision and bring it to life on their special day. His easygoing nature makes the planning process a breeze, and his extensive experience offers a reassuring pillar of support. What truly sets Jay apart is his uncanny ability to read the room—his finger always on the pulse of the crowd. He seamlessly adjusts the music to ensure the dance floor remains the heart of the celebration, throbbing with energy and joy. With DJ Jay Foss, expect a wedding reception that resonates with your personal touch and an unforgettable night of dancing.
Description of Work: Wedding DJ and Ceremony

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Matthew E.
07/2023
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
When it comes to throwing the ultimate dance party at your wedding, look no further than Jay Foss! He brings an infectious energy that keeps the dance floor packed all night long—Literally. The dance floor was never empty. In fact, it was always full. With his impeccable skill for curating the most perfect playlists from ceremony and cocktail hour all the way through dinner and dancing, Jay knows just how to read the crowd and create an unforgettable atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, we upgraded our package to include up-lighting. Total win. It was awesome. Completely transformed the space! Whether you're into classic hits or the latest chart-toppers, Jay seamlessly mixes them together, leaving everyone craving for more, old, young, and everywhere in between. His professionalism and attention to detail are top-notch, ensuring a stress-free experience from start to finish. Let alone he has some pretty cool ideas up his sleeve if you're game. He helped us pull on a one-of-a-kind first dance. If you're seeking a wedding DJ north of Boston who knows how to get the party started (and keep it going), Jay Foss is the only choice!
Description of Work: We hired Jay to DJ our wedding, coordinate playlists and supply/design uplighting for our reception.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Annalisa P.
02/2023
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
What can I say about Jay besides "WOW". I had wonderful service from all of my vendors and still, I was blown away by the service given to us by Jay. Instead of just providing us with music on our wedding night, he made sure to build a relationship with us and cater every aspect of his services solely to us. Meeting with him made it feel like you were the only client he was working with and he really made you feel cared for and appreciated. He was wonderful during covid, working with us to move our date seamlessly, and met with us multiple times to create a custom first dance song, complete with private interviews with my husband and me that was a surprise to hear for both of our guests and us as a couple. People told us they teared up at our first dance and that it was the best first dance they had ever seen because of the wonderful work Jay did. He stepped up and performed duties that weren't even required of him, like making sure we stuck to our timeline and got announcements that needed to be made to our guests. Jay really carried to vibe of the party on his own by playing a wonderful mix of music for all age groups at my wedding and kept the dance floor full all night. Besides professionalism and expertise, he's just a good guy and such a joy to work with. I am recommending him to everyone I know getting married!!
Description of Work: DJ/entertainment services, uplighting at wedding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,450

kathlyn K.
08/2019
5.0
party planning, wedding planning
  + 0 more
When my husband and I were first starting out planning our wedding, we weren't planning on having a DJ. But through a recommendation from a good friend, we reached out to Jay. After the first meeting, we were convinced that we'd love to have him DJ at our wedding, which I believe says magnitudes. Jay was so flexible with our schedules and also what we were looking for, which might deviate from the traditional wedding. He's extraordinarily empathetic, collaborative, and it was such a pleasure to work with him. He's very communicative about the process, knowledgable and willing to give advice when needed, and come the big deal- Jay was able to read the room and alter music choices based on reading the crowd's mood, a huge talent that we don't think should go unacknowledged. We loved working with Jay. He made us at ease and we cannot recommend him enough if you are considering him. We are full with so much gratitude to him for making our day very special!
Description of Work: DJ for our wedding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,650

KElli C.
10/2018
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
Jay is absolutely fantastic at what he does. We met a few times prior to the wedding because Jay really like to get to know the couple he is working with. He makes you feel at ease and wants to ensure that he makes your wedding unique and exactly what you want. In addition, his unique add-on (which I won't give away online) is so special and leads to some very special/intimate moments. I would recommend Jay to everyone! Thanks so much Jay, we really loved working with you.
Description of Work: DJ at my wedding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

Kevin M.
09/2018
5.0
party planning, wedding planning
  + 0 more
Jay was fantastic. He was overwhelmingly accommodating, and routinely went above and beyond for us. He loves to create unique events for his clients, and will do what it takes to achieve that. His advice and coordination helped make our reception a success, and we'd hire him again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!!
Description of Work: Wedding DJ

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lauryn C.
04/2018
5.0
party planning, lighting, wedding planning
  + 1 more
Jay is an absolutely AMAZING DJ who went above and beyond for our wedding! He is creative, organized, and easy to work with. During the year we planned our wedding, Jay was available to us through e-mail, phone calls, and text. What makes Jay special is his interest in genuinely getting to know you, your story, and how he can help make your wedding or event a day to remember. Jay went above and beyond with his willingness to meet in person to discuss and coordinate the wedding. Throughout the whole process, we knew we were in good hands and we felt like we were his number one priority. Jay has a great website that allows you to stay organized by creating a custom profile of the day’s timeline, wedding party info (names, pronunciations), and music list selection. Our goal was to have the best dance floor and Jay delivered! He used our music list of “must play” and “do not play” perfectly while feeling out the crowd and keeping the dance floor alive all night. Jay’s creative genius was on display as he created us a custom first dance song! We received SO many compliments on how lively our dance floor was and how special our first dance was. We HIGHLY recommend Jay to anyone looking for a DJ for a wedding or event. He is the ultimate professional who will not let you down!
Description of Work: DJ for our wedding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Courtney T.
03/2018
5.0
party planning, lighting, wedding planning
  + 1 more
The process of working with Jay was amazing from start to finish. My husband and I first met Jay for our initial meeting at Starbucks. Jay made us feel comfortable immediately and he was very easy to talk to. We made a plan with some ideas we had and Jay showed up some examples of his very special and unique first dance songs. Although we loved the examples, my husband and I were still hesitant because we loved our first dance song so much and didn't want to miss any parts of it. After further discussion through email, Jay convinced us to give it a go. A few weeks later Jay came to our house, met our dogs, bought us some beer and we began the interview process. Jay made us feel like we were having a conversation with a friend we've known for years. At the end of each of our individual interviews we got to be alone speak to each other into the microphone he had set up. I was nervous to hear the final product, but also super excited for the unique twist on our wedding day. Leading up to the wedding day my husband and I sat down and go to choose our must play, would like to hear and our do not play list on Jay's website. We also were in constant contact with him, which included Jay driving 50+ minutes to the venue to meet us on a random day just because he wanted to check out the space since he had never been there before. I also very last minute decided I wanted music and a microphone outside for the ceremony and Jay was able to accommodate the change without any problems. Once our wedding day finally arrived and we started our first dance I was so happy Jay convinced us to the first dance song his way. We laughed, we cried and I heard the sweetest message from my husband, which was even more special because we did not write our own vows. To this day I listen to and share it with anyone looking for a wedding DJ. I would highly recommend Jay Foss to anyone looking for an amazing DJ experience for their wedding day!
Description of Work: DJ for our Wedding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael G.
11/2017
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
Jay was very professional and made every effort to ensure our Wedding Ceremony and Reception went smoothly. From the sound equipment to the mics and hours spent getting to know us, everything was well thought out and planned. Our first dance was memorable and personalized and we are still getting compliments on it! Throughout the entire process he made himself available to questions, suggestions or comments. The song selection and taken requests were a big hit with us and our families! We would highly recommend Jay!!
Description of Work: DJ and MC for wedding ceremony and reception

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Marie H.
09/2016
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
I can describe Jay and his services in one word- amazing!! From our first meeting with him we knew he was the guy for our wedding. Jay was 100% committed to making sure our day was all about us. He was very receptive to our ideas and our song choices, plus he was open to requests from our guests throughout the reception, which they loved. Everyone was dancing all night! And the custom first dance was the highlight of the evening- not a dry eye in the house. Highly recommend using Jay and his services, you won't be disappointed!
Description of Work: DJ services for our wedding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Anne B.
04/2016
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
Jay Foss is a phenomenal DJ. We had the chance to see Jay DJ our friends wedding, and we knew right away that Jay was also the DJ for us. Jay made the beginning of the planning process so easy. He was great to communicate with, and scheduled meetings based on our preferences and availability. Right from the start Jay was personable, kind, and we could tell that he was very serious about what he does. A genuine guy overall. He began with the simple stuff, but along the way brought up ideas and asked us questions that we hadn't even thought about, but that he knew were important. Jay's online webpage and database made the planning process easy as well. With the click of a button we could pick and choose from songs and plan out our wedding timeline. In our meetings, Jay made sure we were progressing with the planning accordingly. Jay took his time to really get to know us as well and always put our needs first. He put his heart and soul into every little detail there was. The personalized first dance is something that we had never seen before, but Jay made us so comfortable during the interview process, and it turned out perfect. Our guests were so surprised and loved that special touch. Jay even remembered little things that we brought up in our meetings and incorporated them into our night, including a song that wasn't our first dance, but we mentioned it was special to us. When we heard it play, we were both so surprised and touched! If you're looking for the best wedding DJ out there, Jay is the one. Thanks Jay! Anne and Matt
Description of Work: DJ services for our wedding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850

Maryssa K.
10/2015
5.0
party planning, wedding planning
  + 0 more
He did a wonderful job. He was the best ever. He was very professional, had great music selection, he was age appropriate. I received so many compliments about him at my wedding. He was very interactive with the crown without overstepping any boundaries. He made the night go perfectly. He communicated well and helped with the flow of the event. He met with us prior to the wedding and sat down for a few hours to discuss ideas and selection. We even did a custom dance and he was very helpful.
Description of Work: He was our wedding dj from cocktail hour through the reception.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Schendy K.
10/2015
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: They were the DJ our wedding. They’re very well organized, very easy to get along with and very flexible. It’s obvious they love what they do.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrea & Judson V.
10/2015
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
Service was outstanding. He was the best vendor we worked with for our wedding, hands down. I recommend very highly. We hired him 7 months before our wedding, and he took the time to get to know us and to understand the type of atmosphere we wanted to create for the reception. We had to plan our wedding out of state (we live in NC), and he made it a point to come out to see us on weekends whenever we were in town for wedding planning purposes (~3 separate weekends). On the day of, he kept things moving on schedule and the music selected was perfect.
Description of Work: Was DJ and MC for the Wedding and also provided the lighting for the dance floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Lindsay A.
09/2015
5.0
party planning, wedding planning
  + 0 more
Jay Foss was unbelievable to work with! By far, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Jay has a very keen attention to detail and will work with you as much as needed to make sure your wedding is reflective of your personal taste and style. We met with Jay several times prior to our wedding and the final result was fun, flawless and an amazing party! He played all our favorite songs at the right times and read the crowd perfectly keeping them dancing all night long! In addition to the reception, Jay also worked with me to help prepare and edit a digital piano recording so that I had personalized ceremony music as a gift for my husband. He is very passionate about his craft and was an absolute pleasure to work with. There are a lot of important decisions in wedding planning and choosing the right DJ is essential so that guests have a good time. Choosing Jay Foss was the one choice we never worried about and we were completely confident from the moment we met him that he was the perfect choice for our day. Thank you Jay for everything you did to make our day so special! We would hire Jay Foss again in a heartbeat!!
Description of Work: DJ and music for wedding ceremony & reception

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,850

Jeff B.
09/2015
5.0
party planning
  + -1 more
Jay was AMAZING! From the first email communication to the big day, he was prompt, helpful, courteous, honest and professional. He took the time to find out what we wanted our wedding to be and he worked hard to make that dream come true. He had great ideas and was helpful without being pushy or overbearing. He has a lot of experience from which to draw, and without him we would have missed key points during our walk through. He worked hard so that each family member and wedding guest would enjoy the evening, and we have already recommended him to friends getting married in the coming year. I can honestly say that our day would have been far less special if Jay had not been our DJ!
Description of Work: Wedding DJ

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Jay Foss Music
Thanks [member name removed]! It was an incredible honor to serve you and [member information removed] in such a special role on your wedding day!

    Contact information

    14 Coolidge Ave, Beverly, MA 01915

    www.JayFoss.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    No License Required for Trade

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Entertainment/Parties,
    Wedding Planning,
    Lighting

    FAQ

    Jay Foss Music is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Thursday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Friday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Jay Foss Music accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Jay Foss Music offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Jay Foss Music offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Jay Foss Music does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Jay Foss Music does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Jay Foss Music offers warranties.
    Jay Foss Music offers the following services: DJ & Lighting - audio only, additional sound systems & full event lighting.

    Contact information

    14 Coolidge Ave, Beverly, MA 01915

    www.JayFoss.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    1:00 PM - 10:00 PM