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Joey

Joey’s love for DJ’ing began at the age of 15, while on a family trip to Italy and having the opportunity to work at it for 2 months. At the age of 19 he began to DJ for a friend’s local company on Long Island NY, learning more and more as his passion grew with it. As one of the original four members of Split Second, Joey’s experience grew and so did his expectations. He strives for perfection at every event from his appearance, to his set up and to how he handles the event. Joey is the MC/DJ that will make your dream reception a reality- hence his nick name, Joey Dreamer. Joey is one of our most versatile MC/DJ’s. He can speak Italian, play any style of music, and mix a smooth party… Joey can do it all!
In fact, Joey won the 2010 Lifetime Achievement award and in 2011, won the Most Consistent DJ award. Now, Joey is entering his 10 year with Split Second Sound.

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9 March 2013 Erin and I would like to thank you for a job exceptionally well done at our Founders Hall wedding on Saturday night.  

You were with us every step of the way from the start of the process to throughout the wedding.  We thank you for reaching out immediately after we booked our event with Vinny, meeting with us on your day off to review event details, for reviewing the detailed timeline prior to the wedding, for graciously allowing us to make a last minute change to the parents' dance, and for keeping us informed  of where we were on the overall timeline during the event as needed.  We worked with you to set expectations for how long we wanted to perform our first dance and the hava nagila, asked that you please pronounce my father's last name correctly, and to ensure everyone had a blast.  You came through with flying colors, as the feedback from our family and friends has been nothing short of fabulous.  Everyone has said it was a fantastic, beautiful event.  Again, we thank you for playing a lead role in making this important milestone event in our lives such a wonderful success.

Jason & Erin Bennett

7 July 2012 AMAZING DJs!! Split second played a huge part in making our wedding so successful!! We booked Joey for our wedding- he was very prompt, took the time to make sure he pronounced names correctly and made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. We did not have to worry about anything! Joey was also great with taking requests for songs (even checking with the bride and groom before playing them!) and getting the whole crowd up and dancing! You will not regret your decision to choose this company!!

Kelly Isamat

23 June 2012 Joey -- I knew from the first meeting you were the perfect DJ for our wedding. You and Split Second Sound were such a delight to work with. Thank you for making our day so special and for going above and beyond to make our day perfect!

Jacqueline Chambers

2 June 2012 Joey and Rashaad were amazing!  They made our wedding a real celebration.  Everything went incredibly smooth and they were very professional to work with. 

Michele Termotto

21 April 2012 I just wanted to take a brief moment to say thank you for the amazing job you did during our wedding at the Ballantyne. Everyone was so impressed by the flow of the reception, and the music/entertainment that you provided. The ceremony music was wonderful and perfect also. We honestly feel that we could not have chosen a better DJ! We hope you had as much fun as we did that night...we had an absolute blast! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding even more special.

Christine Vito

24 March 2012

Brigitte and I would like to thank you for all your help in planning our wedding.  Joey did an amazing job!  From sitting down with us and helping  select songs all the way through to handing out bubbles at the end of the reception.  The experience was awesome and with Joey's attention to details the perfect wedding became unforgettable to us and our guests.  We cannot thank everyone at SSS enough and we will continue to recommend your services to anyone who is in need.  A huge thank you again goes out to Joey, he did an awesome job and went above and beyond what we expected.

Geoffrey Wagner

18 February 2012

We had a great experience with Split Second! They brought 3 people and the dancer was great about getting people out onto the dance floor. They were also great about communication before the event and making sure we were all on the same page. Would definitely recommend!

Jessica Taylor

17 December 2011 Split Second Sound was absolutely amazing. My DJ's, Joey and Levar, were amazing. They made my wedding reception flow perfectly and I couldn't have asked for better DJ's. My wedding was no alcohol and they still got people on the dance floor! Any questions I had were responded to same day via email. They have many different package options for every budget. They made sure to call the week before the wedding and do a step by step walk through with me so I knew exactly what was going to happen. I didn't have to worry about anything on the wedding day and it was perfect!

Ashley Hagwood

12 November 2011 Everyone absolutely LOVED Joey!! He was perfect! It was even better than my other daughter's wedding reception with Split Second Sound four years ago! Thank you!!

Cynthia Brizzi (Mother of the Bride)

5 November 2011

We want to thank you again for the great DJ job you all provided for our wedding! Everyone had a great time and the party was memorable thanks to the professional and excellent service you gave to our wedding event!

Julie White

9 July 2011

Everything was wonderful! Joey is absolutely wonderful, of course! He was there super early to make sure everything ran perfectly, and it did. He did exactly what he said he would do-- which was make sure the day was exactly how the bride and groom wanted it to be! We’ve already had people ask us who the great DJ was and have highly recommended Split Second Sound!

Caroline Williams (Mother of the bride)

7 May 2011 I can not say enough about these guys. Split Second came from a co-worker recommendation and visiting at a bridal show, what I got was the best around. I have to say from the first introductions at the office to the end of the wedding night, nothing but FIRST CLASS treatment. The DJ selection was easy, Joey was fantastic! The music selection was easy... we had a little of everything. The ceremony was flawless. The party was hopping. I have pictures of 150+ people dancing and having a blast! All the comments from friends and family included how much fun they had! Our wedding was a great success... with a large part due to Joey and his partner @ Split Second Sound!!!...

Mistee Caldwell

4 June 2011 Joey and Lerone did a fantastic job at my daughter's wedding reception! We had a fabulous time! They were both very professional and friendly with our guests. Everyone enjoyed the music and dancing. Split Second Sound employees were very organized and detailed-oriented from the beginning. I would say they were just what we wanted. Thanks Split Second Sound!

Amy Bush (Mother of the Bride)

3 April 2011

Joey has a great personality and a great talent and knack at these weddings! First, he did my sister’s wedding, so we knew he’d be good. April 3rd was the best day ever! I’ve never smiled or danced so much in all my life. Joey took care of all the details of both the ceremony and reception and it was perfect! Thanks so much.

Katherine Lane

9 October 2010 When it comes to top notch DJ services, Joey sets the standard. When it comes to an amazing personality and the ability to work a room, Joey is the guy you want behind the DJ board. Joey and Aksel made our night. As a former DJ, I am a firm believer that the success of your reception rests on the quality and caliber of the DJ. They can make or break the dance floor. To date, our guests still rave about our DJ. As a former DJ, that's music to my ears (no pun intended). We could not be more thrilled with Joey.

Jason Clough

9 October 2010 The music was flawless. You are a consummate professional and a great all-around guy. Thank you for making our special day such a success. I know that a DJ can make or break a reception. You made it a smash hit.
 

Jason Clough

26 March 2011 We loved working with Joey and Dennis. They were wonderful. They were so accommodating to the bridal party and guests and they kept everything moving even though there were changes and the weather was rainy! We appreciated everything that was done on our behalf!

Jade Harding

27 November 2010 We had the best time with you guys on our wedding day! Everyone commented on how smooth everything was and how it was a constant flow of fun! Joey and Dennis did a great job keeping the dance floor full and hoppin! One thing in particular that we loved was the fact that once dinner was over, all of the formalities were out of the way that way the party never stopped! Joey did a great job interacting with all of our guests, everyone LOVED him!

Emily Addison

2 October 2010
Joey and Jordan were wonderful. Kate and Alex told me later that they really appreciated that Joey checked in with them thru out the night, helping them keep things on track and giving much appreciated guidance as the night went on. The music was perfect, and the dance floor was never empty. Loved the whole day, the reception was great, and lots of the credit for that goes to Joey and Jordan. Please thank them again for us.

Ann Bloom (Mother of the Bride)

17 April 2010 Joey did a great job! Easy to work with, very professional, stuck religiously to everything we asked, was a problem solver - all around great job. Lots of great comments from people on the music as well. Couldn't have asked for more! Please feel free to use us as a reference.

Kevin & Jenna Thomas

10 April 2010

We would like to thank Joey and Jonah for the INCREDIBLE job they did at our wedding reception.  We had a very diverse crowd and they were able to accommodate everyone's interests!  Joey kept everything running smoothly and communicated very well with us.  He let us know what would be coming up, when it would take place, and what we needed to do.  He was also willing to be flexible if we wanted to wait longer for the next part of the reception.  Everyone LOVED Jonah!  He was fantastic as a party motivator!  He was very friendly and just wanted everybody to have a great time...and we did!!  We did not give Joey very specific guidelines, but he managed to pick perfect songs to keep the party going!  EXCELLENT JOB GUYS!

Rick & Kelly Garin

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23 January 2010 The overall experience was excellent!  All the guests raved about how great the DJ’s were and how well they catered to what everyone wanted to hear.  The DJ’s were both very energetic and eager to involve the audience in getting up and dancing and having a good time.  They made the entire wedding/reception experience wonderful and I would definitely recommend them and Split Second Sound to others. 

Helen Daniels

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20 June 2009 We just wanted to thank Joey for doing such a wonderful job of keeping the party going at our wedding the 20th of June. Everyone had a wonderful time! We all had sore feet from dancing! Joey did a wonderful job of playing all the songs we requested, accommodating our guests, and choosing crowd favorites! He really made the party with your selections

Katie Doyle

14 November 2009 “We had a blast!!! Our guests are still talking about the reception. I loved the layout/reception form that was provided. It helped to organize things very well. I    would highly recommend SSS to any bride or groom.” 

Hollye Monroe

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16 August 2008 I would like to say that Joey and his assistant were wonderful. They were very professional and did a really good job at the wedding. They took charge of the reception, meaning timing the events and making sure they got done. I would recommend him and your company to everyone I know. If anyone would like a referral they can email me.

Michael and Anine C

16 March 2013 I can't tell you enough how much we enjoyed working with your team.  From our initial consult, we knew Joey and your team would make sure our night was one to remember.

Joey was professional, prompt and so much fun! Our guests keep complimenting us on how great the entertainment was that night.

Lauren Flanary

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P.O. Box 3025
Matthews, NC 28106
Phone: (704) 907-9507
Fax: (704) 821-1533

Testimonials

Neil McCleery
6 Apr 2013
Split Second Sound did a WONDERFUL job at our wedding!  When I had previously spoke to the DJ Neil before the...

Jamie Faris

Kyle Field
22 Mar 2013
Kyle and his DJ assistant Michael did an absolutely outstanding job. We have no regrets.. NONE.. about going with Split...

Mitzi

Joey Verde
9 Mar 2013
Erin and I would like to thank you for a job exceptionally well done at our Founders Hall wedding on Saturday night....

Jason & Erin Bennett

Jonah Pearl
3 Mar 2013
Jonah is the best!!!  I won't lie we had super high expectations since my husband and I both work at ballantyne country...

Dana Poley

Vinny Esposito
3 Nov 2012
Thanks so much! We loved it! Everyone had a great time at the reception! They were so entertaining and there was...

Christen Patterson

Derek Andreas
26 Jan 2013
You guys made the party! People have been emailing and texting me all day how much fun they had. Thank...

Debra Slosman

Jonny Piscitelli
6 Oct 2012
I just wanted to thank you again for making our wedding reception one to remember!  I can't tell you how many people complimented...

Brian and Melissa Lehmann

Joey Verde
23 Jun 2012
Joey -- I knew from the first meeting you were the perfect DJ for our wedding. You and Split Second...

Jacqueline Chambers

Mark Melchior
26 May 2012
I meant to send this note to you earlier to express our praise for Mark our DJ. We realized that the DJ...

Jeffrey Del Rosso

Rashaad Wynn
27 Apr 2012
We were referred to Spit Second Sound from the mother of a bride that had Vinny as a DJ at her...

Brandy Harter

Michael Finch
12 May 2012
I had a fantastic experience with y'all! Everything from the meeting before the wedding all the way to the day of the...

Ali Currier

Jonah Pearl
28 Apr 2012
Split Second Sound was the best investment we could have made for our reception. Jonah is an amazing DJ and...

Amber McCarter

Derek Andreas
25 Feb 2012
I cannot say enough good things about Derek and Split Second Sound. He contacted me a few times before the event to...

Samantha Jennings

Jonny Piscitelli
17 Mar 2012
All the employees at Split Second Sound were wonderful but the person who really went above and beyond was Jonny,...

Sara Barkman

Mark Melchior
28 Jan 2012
I don't even know where to start... they were just amazing. Completely professional. They knew exactly what they were doing-...

Amanda O'Connor

Vinny Esposito
30 Apr 2011
Dear Split Second Sound Team,   Adam and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for...

Ashleigh Sullivan

Vinny Esposito
31 Oct 2009
I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for such a great time at our wedding on Saturday....

Lily Lieu

Vinny Esposito
6 Sep 2009
I would like to rate all questions as Exceeded Expectations! I have absolutely no complaints, everything was wonderful! My friends...

Jamie Bubenzer

Vinny Esposito
5 Feb 2011
Hello Vinny, Hope you are doing well. I didn’t  have a chance to say goodbye on Saturday night. I really...

Dorianne Bellamy

Vinny Esposito
20 Jun 2009
"Richard and I would absolutely say "Exceeded all expections!" for all three of the questions. We had an absolutely wonderful...

Rene Burkley

Vinny Esposito
5 Sep 2010
Vinny & Jonny were wonderful and I am so glad that I choose them. It was more then I dreamed...

Kristine Fedor

Vinny Esposito
16 May 2009
"Vinny and his assistant, did a fantastic job with our wedding. Everyone that was in attendance had so much fun...

John & Holly Tidikis

Michael Finch
29 Oct 2011
DJ Michael Finch did the music for our wedding in Lake Lure. The venue was small and the crowd was small...

Lisa Hopkins

Joey Verde
17 Dec 2011
Split Second Sound was absolutely amazing. My DJ's, Joey and Levar, were amazing. They made my wedding reception flow perfectly and...

Ashley Hagwood

Levar Gladden
9 Jul 2011
Hi Michelle, you have been AMAZING throughout this process. You helped me get to and through our wedding day without...

Syrena McKenzie

Levar Gladden
15 May 2010
LeVar-I just wanted to thank you for DJing my wedding on May 15th.  Everyone said it was the best wedding...

Mahailey Davis Nettles

Vinny Esposito
4 Oct 2008
"Let me tell you- everyone is still talking about how much fun our wedding was and how awesome you were!!!...

Bryan & Stephanie Fitzpatrick

Dennis Mercurio
23 Sep 2011
Dennis was everything we wanted in a DJ.  He went above and beyond asking myself and Mike if he could get us...

Brandy Hickman

Dennis Mercurio
30 Jul 2011
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Dennis! He was so much fun and really ...

Hanna Jones

Dennis Mercurio
20 Jun 2009
I was afraid at first hiring a DJ because at all of the weddings I have been to the DJ...

Melanie S

Rashaad Wynn
7 Aug 2010
We had a bit of a crisis on our hands with the previous DJ that we booked through another company.  He called...

Corey

Rashaad Wynn
22 Oct 2011
Rashaad and Mike did everything perfectly! Just as Rashaad's online reviews boast, he's an amazing MC and REALLY gets the party going!...

Laura Ferguson

Rashaad Wynn
3 Sep 2011
I must say that Rashaad and Eddie were absolutely wonderful!! I truly could not have asked for a better MC than Rashaad!...

Amanda Collins

Derek Andreas
23 Jul 2011
I just wanted to share how pleased we were with our DJs Derek and Jordan M. The reception was great and...

Siobhan Grant

Derek Andreas
28 May 2011
 I'm more than happy to tell you that the wedding was wonderful.  All of the guests were very engaged at...

Joanne Rychlik

Derek Andreas
16 May 2009
You guys EXCEEDED my expectations! Derek was on top of things, especially when it came to things my other vendors...

Steph McElveen

Steve Bradle
30 Apr 2011
My husband, Craig, and I were married on April 30, 2011. We held the reception at Bonterra in Dilworth and...

Kelley Flowe

Steve Bradle
18 Jun 2011
Steve and Alina were AWESOME!! Steve met with me before the wedding to secure all details. He was very specific and clear about...

Heather Addison

Steve Bradle
14 Aug 2010
  Split Second Sound was amazing to work with from the very beginning.  The moment we met with Steve and...

Natalie Dills

Steve Bradle
1 Jan 2010
Our wedding was fantastic… We had a dream ceremony and then came the reception. All my guests were so excited...

Cathy Farnham

Eric Weinbrenner
5 Mar 2011
Eric and Neil and the team- You did an outstanding job. You really made the event! Everyone had a...

Celeste Barone

Eric Weinbrenner
12 Mar 2011
Our event was FABULOUS!!!!  Eric, Neil and Rashaad were amazing as were the party motivators.  We have not stopped ...

Wanda Greenfield

Eric Weinbrenner
27 Feb 2010
I can't thank you enough for the job you did at Dan and Jake's Bar Mitzvah party.  You heard what...

Sheri Jessell

Eric Weinbrenner
2 Oct 2010
  I just wanted to let you know that Eric was AWESOME at our wedding celebration on Oct. 2!  He...

Cory Lippard

James Dickens
15 Oct 2011
We were totally impressed with JD's professionalism, and loved his fun, laid-back, smooth style of DJing our wedding. It was...

Jule Barnitt

Jonathan Kessler
21 May 2011
Eddie & Jon were INCREDIBLE. Being wedding photographers ourselves, Walter & I both know how important a good DJ is to a wedding....

Heather Garland

James Dickens
24 Sep 2011
Where do I start? Jonathan and James (JD) were assigned to my wedding and they were, in one word, INCREDIBLE! As soon...

Justin Pompey

Eric Jaundoo
17 Sep 2011
We had a great experience using SSS. I felt like Eric really listened to our requests and the ceremony and the...

Emily Blair

Jonny Piscitelli
9 Apr 2011
JONNY & ERIC J....EFFORTLESS, GREAT, PHENOMENAL, BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!! Split second sound is such a...

Leigha Christenbury

Jonny Piscitelli
23 Oct 2010
My experience with Split Second Sound was fantastic from the very first meeting through the whole preparation. Jonny and Kristen...

Samantha Stapert

Jonny Piscitelli
9 Oct 2010
Jonny and his assistant did an absolutely amazing job at our reception.  They played all the right music , kept...

Brett Peiffer

Joey Verde
7 May 2011
I can not say enough about these guys. Split Second came from a co-worker recommendation and visiting at a...

Mistee Caldwell

Joey Verde
9 Oct 2010
When it comes to top notch DJ services, Joey sets the standard. When it comes to an amazing personality and the ability to...

Jason Clough

Joey Verde
9 Oct 2010
The music was flawless. You are a consummate professional and a great all-around guy. Thank you for making our special...

Jason Clough

Neil McCleery
22 Oct 2011
I can’t tell you how wonderful Neil was! He was simply outstanding at making sure that everything was well organized and...

Frances Hartley (Mother of the Bride)

Mark Melchior
21 May 2011
Our DJ, Mark was wonderful and really brought a lot of energy to our reception! Split Second Sound really does...

MaryKatherine Byrd

Jonah Pearl
30 Apr 2011
Words can not describe how amazing Jonah was at our wedding reception. I am still getting compliments about how much...

Jessica Rankin

Jonah Pearl
26 Mar 2011
 Jonah was the perfect fit for the wedding and reception.  His energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail was excellent.  During...

Parker Sturges

Jonah Pearl
9 Oct 2010
 Thank you Jonah Pearl and Split Second Sound for an awesome job at the Hinely / Reid Wedding Saturday night,...

Janice Hinely

Rashaad Wynn
10 Jul 2010
We just wanted to write a quick email thanking Rashad, and your company, for making our wedding day an absolute...

Anna and Oliver Travieso

Rashaad Wynn
1 Mar 2008
Just wanted to let you know that we thought Rashaad did a great job! He was there on time, had...

Misty Jones

Neil McCleery
1 Aug 2009
Neil and Rashaad did an excellent job for both our ceremony and reception. We left the music selection for the...

Leo Keoing