Reviews 2023 and 2024

These are the 2023 and 2024 reviews and testimonials from our clients who have used Curtis Knight Entertainment’s many services.

DJ/MC | Photography | Videography | Photo Booth | Uplighting
GOBO | Justice of the Peace and more to make your event sizzle!

Janice Dawkins Chad Dawkins
Ryan’s 9th Birthday!
Birthday Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Holden , MA 01520
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone
Thank you, Mark! You were awesome. Ryan had a blast and I’ve heard him mention how good he thought you were a few times!
Thank you for your kindness and patience w the kids – I really appreciated it! The boys had so much fun but it was definitely because they were able to play all the games they wanted to. So, thank you.
– Janice

Sueci Carmichael
Mom is turning 90!!
Birthday Celebration – Surprise
How they found CKE: My son’s wedding. Brian and Jenn Carmichael
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Alpine Grove, Hollis , NH 03049
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone
Your office did an amazing job setting up my event, and sending out reminders and confirmations.
Mark was an amazing CKE Team Member! He helped out with the transition of my mom coming in with everyone waiting to yell surprise! An event that none of us will forget. Mark was accommodating with my music choices and was always open to anything I suggested. Her comment was, “this was one of my most favorite days in 90 years! Everything was perfect! ” I am very pleased with the service from the entire CKE team!! Sueci Carmichael

Laurie Judge and Tina Bowe Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric 2023 kickoff party!
Corporate Event
How they found CKE: Repeat
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Sheraton Harborside, Portsmouth , NH 03801
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight DJ and Photos Andre LeClair Photo Booth and Photos Laure Knight DJ and Photos
Hi Curtis, Working with your office to book the event was Excellent – Very Easy. You, Laure and Andre are Always very Pleasant –
and your team is always top notch. I will be in touch for next year’s party. – Tina
BTW, These photos are awesome !!!  Thank you so much for all the photos you took during the evening and the photo booth.  Such wonderful memories we have of that fun party.  Thank you all of you for being a part of it. 

Tina

Michele Stack Sprague
Video for Justine and Justin’s Wedding Day!
Videography
How they found CKE:
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Smith Barn at Brooksby Farms, Peabody , MA  01960
CKE Team Member (s):  Video Shoot: Jason Bornstein. Video Edit: Jason Bornstein
Jason! OMG! Amazing job, loved every second!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!

Bill West
Benefit VFW Post Fundraiser for Veterans (corded mic ) !
Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Friday, December 15, 2023
Elks Lodge, Billerica, Billerica , MA 01821
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo
Curtis, Booking was so very easy.
Caryn is always fantastic and really makes the events more memorable.
Caryn always goes above and beyond for our events. She adapts easily to any changes and is always eager to assist in any way to help the event run smooth.
Caryn, Thank you again. Your professionalism, attitude and charisma are what make our events so much better! You adapted quickly without any hesitation to any problems that arose. You kept the crowd engaged the entire time. Joe and I were so very happy to have you!!  We hope to see you again soon. Thank you and Merry Christmas, Bill

Derek and Amy Wagner
Wagner Landscaping Holiday party!
Holiday Celebration
How they found CKE: Saw Past CKE event
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Elks Lodge, Billerica, Billerica , MA 01821
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo
Hey Curtis,
Hope all is well! Caryn was incredible! She was super helpful with everything and very personable.
Booking is always super easy and convenient and you guys are the best to work with! Caryn was awesome to work with and the musical chairs scavenger hunt that she recommended was a huge hit and made some great memories!
She absolutely did everything she could to make it the best and we even threw in a few requests that added a bit of thought and timing and she was perfect!
Thank you again for fitting us in and having Caryn help us out with that. You guys are the best!
Derek and Amy

Hi Caryn,  You were amazing and Derek and I appreciate everything! Thank you so much for the fun games and your DJ skills everyone had a blast! 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   -Amy 

James M Murphy J-Anne Augillon
Jim and J-Anne are getting married!
Wedding Celebration
How they found CKE: Saw Past CKE event
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Ashworth By The Sea, Hampton , NH 03842
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight Laure Knight
Hi Curtis!! It was so great, the set up was good, I liked the website, that made it straight-forward. Balance payments were easy.
The music went well, we went in to it, with a baseline and it worked great. We felt the room, everyone was a team. CKE, kept it fun and moving.
It was organized and professional and people noticed. This was our dream wedding and we “stuck the landing”.
Everyone had fun and was impressed. Some people there, did not know our family well and it was an awesome introduction. They had fun and there was warmth in the room, the whole time. It was fun and stress free, which, matched our goals. We’ve been to a few of these with CKE and we showed up and made it happen, with confidence and precision. J-Anne was also, impressed and it went beyond, what she expected. Proving our devotion to, her and us. We will see you soon at the next one and will, never forget, our dream come true. Thanks, again to Curtis and his wife, for making it happen.
Jim & J-Anne Murphy

James M Murphy J-Anne Augillon
Jim and J-Anne got married!
Wedding ceremony and reception Celebration
How they found CKE: Saw Past CKE event
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Ashworth By The Sea, Hampton , NH 03842
CKE Team Member (s): DJ: Curtis Knight DJ: Laure Knight
Curtis, it was a pleasure meeting you, and I feel the night went very well, and all had a great time. You are highly respected by the family. YOU saved the day!!!!! It was a challenge for me due to not foreseeable events. But in spite of the comedy of errors, it was a great night. I hope to see you in the future. I will pass your contact info along to the sales team for recommendations and putting you on our vendor list. I truly believe it couldn’t have been done without your expertise. Have a wonderful day. – Rita Hocker, Wedding coordinator Ashworth By The Sea, Hampton Beach, NH

Lona Demers   Jeff Derochers
Lona and Jeff are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE: Drive by in town and Lisa Phillion
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Groton Inn, Groton , MA  01450
CKE Team Member (s):  DJ: Curtis Knight, Photographer: Curtis Knight,   DJ: Laure Knight, Photographer: Laure Knight
Hi Curtis! Thank you so very much for everything. You and Laure did an amazing job!!! Let’s get together for drinks soon!!
Xoxo Jeff and Lona

Laura Bosworth   
The first Congregational Church Gala.
Fundraiser Celebration
How they found CKE:
Friday, October 20, 2023
Elks Lodge, Billerica, Billerica , MA  01821
CKE Team Member (s):  Rich Padula
Curtis,Thank you.  I found you to be very personable and a joy to work with.  I found that your company is very professional and your sporadic emails were always great to receive.  They seemed to come at the right time to make me feel confident that you were on top of it.  Rich was a pleas  ure to work with.  He is very pleasant and very accommodating to our needs.  I would definitely love to work with your company again and would highly recommend you to others. On a scale of 1 to 10 . . . I’d give you a 10!     Laura Bosworth

Marty Gabriella and Joshua Davidson
Italian American police officers
Italian American police officers annual banquet 55th Anniversary 2023!
Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Friday, October 6, 2023
Sons Of Italy, Watertown, Watertown , MA 02472
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo
Marty: Curtis, Caryn did a great job. The event went off without a hitch.
Joshua: Curtis, Great job last night. Caryn was terrific. As always, a pleasure to work with you guys.
Thanks, Joshua

Christine Paiva Tim Boucher
Christine is getting married!!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE: Saw Past CKE event
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club, Salem , MA 01970
CKE Team Member (s): DJ: Curtis Knight JP Curtis Knight DJ Laure Knight Photos: Laure knight
The pictures are awesome! We were thrilled with everything you two did for us. We had the best time and are still receiving so many compliments on you guys. We absolutely had the wedding we wanted!! I added a 5-star review to The Knot and would be happy to post a 5 star review anywhere else you would like it. 🙂
Thanks!! Christine & Tim

Bill West
Freedom Road Race!
How they found CKE: Repeat
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Moose Lodge, Billerica, MA, North Billerica , MA 01862
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo
Thank you so much. Caryn was fantastic and I can’t wait to have her with us again next year.
Curtis- you and your team are the Best! True professionals! Thank you, Bill

Trish Allison Adam Garrett
Wedding Celebration
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Farm House at Candia Woods
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone
Amazing time!!!!! Thank you so much. Mark was awesome. – Trish

Ted Markee Kathleen Ballerini
Kathleen and Ted are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
24 7th Lane, Chelmsford MA, Chelmsford , MA 01824
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo
Thanks Caryn.
We appreciate the well wishes. You did a great job. I hope you are feeling better.
Ted & Kathleen

Arthur Richard   Kathleen Blakeman
Arthur and Kathleen are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE:
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Barn at Bradstreet Farm, Rowley , MA  01969
CKE Team Member (s):  Curtis Knight  Curtis Knight   Laure Knight
Hi you guys did a great job, thank you for keeping things lively! We had a great day!!

Jennifer Miniman OG Speaks
Shaping a peaceful Israeli-Palestinian future built on trust!
Reunion Celebration
How they found CKE:
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Westin Hotel, Waltham, Waltham , MA 02451
CKE Team Member (s): Rich Padula
It was surprisingly easy for such a last minute request To be taken care of so easily. Curtis was professional and friendly. Rich did a great job blending our requested music in with standards I will definitely be using CKE moving forward, hopefully with much more notice. We hold this event annually, so feel free to check in next year if you haven’t heard from me about booking again!

Alice Waugh
25th Anniversary Celebration!
How they found CKE:
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Essex Conference Center & Retreat, Essex , MA 01929
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight Laure Hanafin
You guys were AWESOME — thanks for everything! Do you have a Venmo account where I could send a tip?
Alice Waugh

Kara French
combination for retirement and celebration of our marriage
Celebration
How they found CKE:
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Shaker Hill Golf Club, Harvard , MA 01451
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone
Hi Curtis- First I want to say thank you for making the even easy to book. I appreciate you letting us be low tech and just talking through the event details. It really helped us streamline the planning process. I enjoyed working with Mark. He really complemented our laid back impromptu style for this event. Mark was kind courteous and very responsive to our guests requests. Even when tj and I got lost in time, he helped keep us on track. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the night! We would definitely book with your company again. Kind regards – Kara

Sarah Melino   Jack Lizotte
Sarah and Jack are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE: Google
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Black Swan Country Club, Georgetown , MA  01833
CKE Team Member (s):  DJ: Curtis Knight,  DJ/MC Laure Hanafin, Photographer: Tracy King
Hi Curtis, Sarah and I just want to thank you for the awesome wedding you set us up with everything was great and we are very happy with your product! Let’s get drinks sometime! Love Sarah and Jack

Charles Kawada
A 25th Anniversary & 70th Birthday Party for his wife Janet Kawada !
Anniversary Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Cambridge Boat Club, Cambridge , MA 02138
CKE Team Member (s): Rich Padula
CKE made it easy working with your office. Working with DJ Rich was easy. He was very attentive to details, so the event went off great.

Katie Bloomgren Interstate
Interstate Electrical Services Employee Appreciation!
Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Interstate Electrical Services Corp, Tewksbury , MA 01876
CKE Team Member (s): Greg Gervais
Hi Curtis, The event was a huge success! Please see feedback below. Excellent! Booking was quick and easy! The event was Great! Greg played a good mix of music. Everyone got pumped up on the songs he played when award recipients were called up. We will be in touch with you this Fall when we know our holiday luncheon dates. All the best, Katie

Courtney Beaton Bobby Russo
Courtney is getting married!
Celebration
How they found CKE:
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Colonial Hotel, Gardner , MA 01440
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight Laure Hanafin
The office was amazing with booking our event and very professional and thorough. My experience was amazing!! CKE did such an awesome job getting everyone out on the dance floor, and everyone was saying how great the music was! They definitely made my event the best it could be! I’m so thankful to have had such great djs to play at our wedding! They always say, the DJ makes or breaks the wedding, and you guys definitely made it!

Ellen Cummings Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Division of medicine graduation celebration !
Celebration
How they found CKE: From, Billerica, MA
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Marriott, Burlington, Burlington , MA 01803
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight Laure Hanafin Anna Shelbaer
Every question has an A+ response!
Thank you again for a wonderful graduation celebration.
Congratulations on your wedding, Curtis and Laure!

David Martin   Alicia Aprile
David and Alicia are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE:
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Marina Bay, Quincy , MA  02171
CKE Team Member (s):  Mark Cherone
Mark! Alicia & I were just talking about this! We were so happy with the way you ran with our special day. You were non-stop! I hope you took a minute to eat. Everyone was on the dance floor all night and all the songs we requested were played! We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Thank you for everything! Dave Martin

Stephanie Marchese
BHS KARAOKE All Night Grad Party !
Graduation Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Burlington High School, Burlington , MA 01803
CKE Team Member (s): Rich Padula
Fantastic! Rich was great!!!

Dayle DiTullio   Alex Roper 
Dayle and Alex got married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE: related
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Lake Shore Village Resort, Weare , NH  03281
CKE Team Member (s):  DJ Mark Cherone,  Uplights Mark Cherone & Anna Shelbaer, Photo booth Steven Hooper         
Mark, You curated the best day of our lives. I cannot thank you enough, Alex and I are still riding the high from this weekend. I wish it never had to end.  We’re so lucky to have you cousin Mark. All the Best, Cousin Dayle

Maureen Xavier
The Billerica Blast!
School Dance
How they found CKE: Repeat
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Billerica Memorial High School, Billerica , MA 01821
CKE Team Member (s): Caryn Russo Rich Padula Greg Gervais
Booking the event was easy and the automatic reminders and final form with the staff names and contact information were great!
The CKE team members were great! They were engaging, helpful and needed no direction (maybe because they’ve been doing this gig much longer than I) 🙂 The kids were dancing the whole time in the gym… and after the warm up phase enjoyed the Karaoke. We had to literally stop one of the Jeopardy Games and drag kids away at the end of the night! It was obvious that the primary goal for the staff was to make our Blast a fun and memorable event for the graduating seniors of BMHS!
Thank you,
Maureen Xavier
Math Coach
Hajjar Elementary School

Lisa Brovelli
A surprise Birthday celebration for her daughter Miranda Brovelli and her boyfriend Brian!
Birthday Celebration – Surprise
How they found CKE: www.Google.com
Monday, May 29, 2023
British American Club, Fitchburg , MA 01420
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis Knight Curtis Knight Laure Hanafin
Super Super Absolutely as always wonderful job! Can’t wait to see the pictures!

Nicole Myles
Bedford High School Class of 2024 Junior prom!
School Dance
How they found CKE: google
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Westford Regency, Westford , MA 01886
CKE Team Member (s): Rich Padula
Booking the event was easy.Our DJ Rich Padula was on time, professional and kept the party going all night long. We would definitely schedule another event with CKE! Our students thoroughly enjoyed their junior prom experience! DJ Rich was great from setup to finish! He took requests and students didn’t want to leave the dance floor all night. Thank you for a great experience! We will be in touch as soon as we have our fall event dates.

Victoria Weisenhorn Endicott Callahan Center 108
The Great Gatsby Wine and Cigar Party !
Celebration
How they found CKE: Repeat
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Endicott College – Callahan Center, Beverly , MA 01915
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone Mark Cherone Anna Shelbaer
Hi Mark!
Thank you so much for everything, you were great!

Caryn Cassidy   Chris Cassidy 
A wedding DJ for Caryn’s son Chris Cassidy !
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE:
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Searles Castle, Windham , NH 
CKE Team Member (s):  DJ: Mark Cherone  Video: Jason Bornstein and Rom Vergara. Photo Booth: Steven Hooper   Uplighting: Mark Cherone  
Mark!! Thank you for helping to make that wedding absolutely epic. So many people commented on how amazing the DJ was! You made the night. The sweet Caroline game was the perfect way to start the night and for the record, the grooms side won! just saying! Thank you thank you thank you! – Caryn

Elizabeth Leonard
1980’s Themed Parent Social!
Celebration
How they found CKE:
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Fenn School, Concord , MA 01742
CKE Team Member (s): Mark Cherone Curtis Knight Laure Hanafin
Curtis, Really good – you were easy to contact and responsive to communication. you all had everything handled !
Thank you so much! Amazing job! We all had a blast and were so impressed with you guys! If you do have the
pictures you took on Saturday, we’d love to see them! Thanks! Elizabeth (photos sent!)

Ian McCallion   Lucy Gogarty
Ian and Lucy are getting married!
Wedding Ceremony – Reception
How they found CKE: Friend of CKE, Billerica, MA
Friday, April 21, 2023
Pinehills Golf Club, Plymouth , MA  02360
CKE Team Member (s):  DJ, Photos: Curtis Knight, DJ, Photos: Laure Hanafin   I was hoping we’d have access to these photos! They’re so much fun. I’ll be back at work tomorrow and will download them. Everyone had a blast and is still raving about the party. Lots of compliments about you guys as well. You know how to get the crowd going and they went for the whole party! Thanks so much for all the help with this and the little jokes in between. #1 DJ Duo right here. My parents were also thrilled to see you. I think the night was perfect.  Lucy and I love you guys!  I will be in touch with you soon for the Construction Christmas party in Quincy we will need DJ services!   – Ian

Curtis, We really cannot thank you enough for making the night such a hit! You truly have this wedding stuff down to a science and we appreciate all your help and experience so much! I knew you were a master of your craft but you truly exceeded all of our expectations!  You and Laure truly kept everyone dancing the whole night away!  ❤️❤️❤️ Lucy

Laurie Judge Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric 2023 kickoff party!
Corporate Event
How they found CKE: Repeat
Saturday, March 11, 2023
DoubleTree by Hilton – Andover, Andover , MA 01810
CKE Team Member (s): Curtis, Laure, Andre
You guys are the BEST!! Curtis ~ you captured every minute of the party in pictures!! – so awesome! Thank you so much for that!!  The games were great too 😊 You, Laure, and Andre added so much to the party – made it so much fun for everyone! (you may be stuck with us every year….)  Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Laurie

Pam Zerber European Wax Center
“European Wax Appreciation Celebration!”
Holiday Celebration
How they found CKE:
Friday, January 6, 2023
Spinelli’s, Lynnfield , MA 01940
CKE Team Member (s): DJ: Curtis Knight DJ: Laure Hanafin Photos: Laure Hanafin Photos: Curtis Knight
Curtis – THANK YOU FOR LAST NIGHT – I bet you’ve heard that A LOT in your lifetime.  Even though our turnout was lighter than expected – it was great and everyone had a great time. Many many compliments to you from my team.
Thanks to you and Laure! Love you Curtis! Pam & Kerry