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Bernard Gonzalez

There’s just no better way to say it – DJ Bernard is one of the best in the business. For more than 20 years, Bernard has established himself as a DJ with the unique and sought-after ability to engage audiences of every type. With a proven record built in music venues, private events, and weddings, his plan is always the same: exceed expectations. But as a veteran wedding DJ, Bernard knows there’s far more to your big day than just knowing what songs to play. He is a DJ who prides himself on total transparency and always keeps the lines of communication open. His vast musical knowledge caters to guests of all ages, and by using the latest, high-end professional equipment, events with San Diego City Beat’s “Best DJ” of 2016 are guaranteed to look and sound their best. Whether it’s a backyard blowout or wedding on the grandest scale, DJ Bernard will keep the party going until the last guest goes home.

Upcoming Events

Apr 6

Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado, CA

Apr 13

San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina
San Diego, CA

May 4

Loews Coronado Bay
Coronado, CA

May 11

Christ Church Day School
Coronado, CA

Jun 8

Darlington House
La Jolla, CA

Jun 22

Catamaran Resort Hotel
San Diego, CA

Aug 17

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institue of Oceanography
La Jolla, CA

Sep 6

Rancho Valencia Hotel
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Testimonials

"Bernard was great! The clients had a fabulous time and we’ll definitely book Bernard next time we are in the area."

Jennifer J., Brands At Work
March 2024

"Bernard was great! The clients had a fabulous time and we’ll definitely book Bernard next time we are in the area."

Jennifer J., Corporate Event
March 2024

"Your team was excellent from my first inquiry through the event. Arad provided everything I needed before the event, and DJ Bernard was fabulous. We started with an awards ceremony and he was able to give each winner their own unique play on music and even responded to some last minute requests for special music. Once the party got started everyone was on the dance floor until last call. The clients were really pleased and we will definitely book Bernard again when in the area. Thank you!"

Jennifer J., Brands at Work
March 2024

"Bernard Gonzalez was amazing and he was incredibly professional and helpful with all our music needs! I really appreciate all of your team's help coordinating for us, the event went seamless! Thank you again and we look forward to working with you all again :)"

Stephanie G., Corporate Event
December 2023

"I absolutely loved working with Bernard. He created a terrific experience for us and our guests. Bernard had a terrific mix of music for our guests that are a mix of ages. He made the party"

Jessica B., Fleetcor Beach Event
November 2023

DJ Bernard Gonzalez was incredible. He read the crowd, took requests, and really elevated the event.

Rachel M., Veeva Systems
November 2023

"The event was perfect, thank you for everything! Bernard was awesome!"

Emily R., Hello! California Destination Management
October 2023

"Nice, he knew what music to play, took requests and kept them happy"

Sarah Y.,Veeva Systems Corp.
October 2023

I am so happy we went with Bernard. He helped us figure out a plan for the reception song list, and when we changed plans he nailed it with the songs he played and kept our guests on the dance floor. Most of our guests have told me after the wedding that ours was the most fun they had at a wedding, and that is largely thanks to Bernard. I would highly recommend Bernard and SGM to anyone looking for a DJ.

Katherine M.,Bride
October 2023

"Everything went great at our event. Bernard was awesome!!"

Stephanie Y., MCAS Air Station
October 2023

"Whooooo DJ Bernard is THE BESSSST!!! Honestly Bernard is SO kind and easy to work with, and also a ROCKING GOOD DJ!!!!! I wish I would always work with him!!!! 10/10 overall!!! "

Courtney D., Breezy Day Weddings
September 2023

"We had a blast, and so did all our guests. Thank you!"

Katherine M., Bride
September 2023

"Thank you so much for everything, the DJ was great. We received nothing but compliments. I really appreciated DJ Bernard going the extra mile and helping out my coordinator and venue staff flipping the space from ceremony to reception…. He was the best. He played great music too. He rocked it!

Thank you again! Loved working with you!"

Lauren L., Bride
September 2023

"Bernard was an awesome DJ for our wedding! From the beach ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception, he nailed every event.

He was upbeat and out going and full of energy and was a true asset to our special day.

We would recommend him to friends or family and hire him for another special event in a heart beat! Thank you so much again for everything you did for us Bernard!"

Sean H. ,Groom
September 2023

"DJ Bernard was our wedding DJ and he was incredible! His announcements and emceeing were very fluid and maintained a great flow during our entire day. Bernard and I spoke over the phone a few times and really honed in on what type of vibe/music we wanted playing at all times during our wedding day. He honored all our requests and when it came time for the dance floor to open up he played all the songs we wanted, including a few request from the Mother of the Groom. I was told 20-30 times that our DJ was the best wedding DJ they have ever experienced, and I agree. He really understood what our guests wanted to dance to and absolutely controlled the dance floor! I can't praise him enough!"

Nicolette B., Bride
September 2023

"Bernard was an absolute pleasure to work with. He's very thorough + attentive, detail oriented, charismatic, laid back, and overall made things so easy for myself and everyone else. The wedding was super fun and I couldn't have done it without him :-)

Will definitely be reaching out for future events & clients ~ specifically requesting Bernard as well!"

Rachael B., RBCO Events
August 2023

"We hired DJ Bernard from SGM for our wedding and he was fantastic! I am not kidding when I say that almost everyone came up to me that night or the next day and said the DJ was perfect and kept everyone dancing. I was thrilled to hear that and cannot recommend him enough. He sent a form where I could highlight any songs that we wanted to be played or songs that we did not want to be played."

Rob R., Groom
August 2023

"Response time prior to the event was timely and efficient. All details were gathered and communicated to the DJ. Bernard did a fantastic job as always. He is very kind, professional, and can really read a room. Thank you."

Karla V., Wawanesa Insurance
August 2023

"DJ Bernard did a great job. We had a blast!"

Christina M., Bride
July 2023

"Everything went well last night. Bernard was so accommodating and great as usual. Client extended 30 minutes and he was great at going with the flow."

Paige W., Hello! CA
June 2023

"Bernard is the best!!!!"

Kiersten H., Hello! CA
June 2023

"I had Bernard at my program last night at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines and he absolutely killed it per usual. I know the client was loving his music choices and him actively scratching. I think he provided the experience she envisioned for her group."

Vanessa H., Hello! CA
May 2023

"BERNARD IS THE BESSSSSSST!!!!!! He is hands down the most talented and kind DJ I work with!!! He was early to set up, flexible with the multiple locations, helpful, friendly to all, and just an overall amazing human-being!! I CANNOT wait to work with him again soon!!!"

Courtney D., Breezy Day Weddings
May 2023

"Bernard absolutely killed it! The families were having the best time and Bernard was part of that success."

Vanessa H., Hello! CA
April 2023

"DJ Bernard did an amazing job with our ceremony and reception. The set lists were on point, everybody had a great time, and our guests were dancing literally all night long. Bernard was great to work with and helped us use the songs we picked for the first dances to the fullest effect. From the short list of songs for the reception that we gave him, he built a playlist that perfectly fit the vibe we wanted. Our guests had rave reviews! Other SGM staff were also great to work with - responsive and helpful."

Leif J., Groom
March 2023

"Bernard is amazing! This is why I was specific about requesting him for this event. My hope is that we can continue this great partnership for years to come!"

Cheryl R., Palomar
January 2023

"Bernard did a fantastic job. He is friendly, personable, professional and did a great job of leading us through the night. Everyone enjoyed his music selections. He was instrumental in helping us do some last minute set up. We appreciate him so very much!!"

Gina P., Coastal Pain Group
December 2022

"Everything went great! Bernard is very professional! Everyone had a great time. Thank you again!"

RJ H., BDI Events
December 2022

"Bernard exceeded my expectations! He was AMAZING. He was so helpful, nice, and patient, he played great music throughout the night and was super understanding of all the last minute changes I had. I couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our event, and we will definitely be using sleeping giant and him again for upcoming events! I got so much praise on the music and the energy of the event from all the employees, it was so much fun he really made sure we were all having a blast. Thank you so much for all your help for my event! The entire team at sleeping giant was all amazing with me as well!"

Marcela Z., Michael Wall Engineering
December 2022

"Bernard was awesome and the music he played was spot on!!"

Alicia R., Bride
November 2022

"It was great fun! Wonderful mix of music. Bernard was great to work with. We had a great time and everyone loved the music."

Darla L., Tierrasanta Lutheran Church
November 2022

"Bernard is the best!!!!! Can't wait to work with him again."

Kiersten H., Hello! California
November 2022

"Oh man Bernard is the best! Not only is he an incredibly amazing DJ (his mixes and transitions are so good! He’s such a talented DJ! I can really tell the difference between someone like him and a DJ that just pushes buttons on a computer! But he is also an incredible human being! We ways have such a good time together, I REALLY love working with him!!! He is always early and prepared, amazing on the mic and flexible with any day-of changes but he is also so helpful and kind! (For example he fixed a broken seating chart for me and helped me move a really heavy welcome sign mirror!) NO other DJ would even offer to help me let alone jump right in! I love me some Bernard! I wish I could always work with him LOL!"

Courtney D., Breezy Day Weddings
November 2022

"Bernard is AWESOME and a pleasure to work with."

Arron R., Hard Rock Hotel
October 2022

"Bernard was amazing!! The wedding went super smooth and he added a lot of life into the party :)"

Nicole C., Events Inspired
October 2022

"Everything was amazing! Everyone was super impressed and Bernard really did a great job the entire event!"

Hayley P., Socius Insurance
September 2022

"Bernard was amazing! He was very communicative during the planning process and helped keep my husband and I on schedule throughout the reception. He was able to incorporate drinking games and even stuck to our "no play" list (my husband HATES Journey). The dance floor had people on it all night! I am so grateful for suck an amazing DJ and team. Thank you so much!"

Andrea A., Bride
September 2022

"Bernard was amazing last night! He played the perfect type of music for our group and was super accommodating with our requests."

Hayley P., Socius Insurance
September 2022

"If I could rate Bernard 20/10 stars I would! From the beginning he was professional, friendly, and asked all the right questions to help prepare us for the wedding and did not miss a single detail. At the wedding, there were zero hiccups and everything went perfect! His music was loved by all age groups younger and older. He had everyone on the dance floor until the night closed. I highly recommend hiring Bernard for any party, wedding etc. Our guests are still talking about how great he was (us included) over a week later. Thank you again!"

Lauren C., Bride
September 2022

"Love love love working with Bernard, always:). It was a great wedding and dance party on point."

Cara N., Luxe Special Events
August 2022

"Bernard and the planning team were fantastic!

The music at both events were exactly what we were thinking, and at the event on Thursday when we were ready to pivot, Bernard was right on top if it! Looking forward to working with SGM in 2024 when we are back at the Del.

Thanks!"

Meryl H., Antech
August 2022

"This review is specifically for DJ Bernard at SGM Events. My experience with DJ Bernard was everything wonderful and more. The music and show that DJ Bernard put on at my wedding was SO INCREDIBLE that pretty much every guest that attended is still messaging me or telling me how much fun they had and how amazing our DJ was. And I completely agree. If you are looking for a DJ who will take your wedding to another level, skip all the cliche wedding songs, and bring the party to life then DJ Bernard is your guy. He was so communicative, took the time to hear about our vision and what type of party we wanted to have, provide expertise and suggestions for taking it beyond just another wedding or event, and was just an all-around nice, awesome guy. For me, the music at my wedding was a top priority and I am so so happy that I found DJ Bernard. There was not a single moment the whole night when the dance floor wasn't full of people having the best time. He kept the energy the whole night! I am so grateful for that! If you are looking for a DJ for a wedding or any event look no further. I have nothing but praise for the whole team at SGM Events!!!"

Jessica S., Bride
August 2022

"Great DJ. Very professional, knows how to keep a party going without taking any attention away from the bride and groom."

Summer L., Bride
August 2022

"DJ Bernard was incredible. He used music to seamlessly transition from a calm dinner to a great party. Nobody wanted it to end. Our guests say it was the "Best Wedding Ever" and we thank Bernard for that experience!"

Summer L., Bride
August 2022

"Working with Bernard is always a pleasure! He easily takes direction and is extremely professional onsite."

Kiersten H., Hello! California
July 2022

"DJ Bernard with SGM was the BEST. He exceeded all expectations (and hopes) that I had. He did an amazing job reading the group, keeping everyone dancing and making it so fun for us! It is always a roll of the dice when you book with someone you don't know and so for DJ Bernard to have delivered on EVERY level: kindness, professionalism, FUN, ease, savvy plus choosing the absolute best music for the group gathered--it was such a gift to all of us!

He also knew exactly how to dial in the uplights—the ballroom looked really beautiful and it was so lovely and well done. He even offered in our emails prior to the date that I could let him know throughout the night if I'd like him to change colors, change up the speed of the rotation, etc. But I honestly never even remembered to think about changing the lights--he did such a fantastic job.

He just delivered in spades and went above and beyond to make sure the entire event was smooth-- even filling in/covering for the guitarist when needed, when it wasn't his job, to ensure our wedding reception went smoothly. DJ Bernard, I can't thank you enough! You did SUCH an amazing job and we'll never forget how fun you made our wedding for EVERYONE!"

Lauren O., Bride
July 2022

"Saturday night, we were lucky enough to have DJ Bernard shaping the sound and ambience of my niece's wedding and I wanted to let you know JUST how fabulous he was. He exceeded all expectations (and hopes) that I had. It is always a roll of the dice when you book with someone you don't know and so for DJ Bernard to have delivered on EVERY level: kindness, professionalism, FUN, ease, savvy plus choosing the absolute best music for the group gathered—well, it was honestly just such a gift to us all. He just delivered in spades and went above and beyond to make sure the entire event was smooth-- even filling in/covering for the guitarist when needed."

Elizabeth D., Brides Aunt
July 2022

"Everything was perfect. Bernard was wonderful as usual. Katie and Richard said it was the best day of their lives. Thank you again to Bernard and your team for coordinating."

Lisa P., Luxe Special Events
July 2022

"Bernard was great to work with! In all, the services were great."

Jill S., Bryan Allen Events
June 2022

"Love working with Bernard!"

Zachary J., Hello CA!
June 2022

"Bernard did a fantastic job at our event. Our attendees loved the music he played and he really got people dancing. He was on time, professional, and kept with our timeline."

Karla V., Wawanesa Insurance
June 2022

"Bernard was awesome! Thank you so much for all your help and support! The event was a big success and Bernard had lots of guests dancing. We weren’t even expecting anyone to want to dance, but I’m so glad he was able to adjust the music to accommodate the vibe of the group. We will be requesting him for future events!"

Kerri D., Coronado Chamber of Commerce
May 2022

"Everything went super well the client and all the guests loved Bernard!"

Zach J., Account Manager
May 2022

"Everything was fantastic, I just love working with him! It was prob one of the best dance parties I’ve seen in YEARS"

Cara N., Event Coordinator
April 2022

"Bernard is the BEST!"

Cara N., Wedding Planner
April 2022

"Jillian, David, and their guests were not ready for the party to be over by the end of the night! The photo booth was busy the whole night, too. Overall, a very successful event and Bernard was wonderful to work with."

Lauren H., Event Planner
April 2022

"Bernard was great, we just should have booked him for a longer period of time! Thank you for providing services for our event on short notice!"

Andrea M, CDG Care
February 2022

"SGM was a pleasure to work with as a company - very communicative and easy to work with. Our DJ was fantastic. We were a blended wedding (south asian and white) and DJ Bernard mixed in Hindi/Bollywood tunes to attract the south Asian crowd. Guests were dancing the whole time"

Farhana A., Bride
January 2022

"Bernard was awesome! Very prepared and helpful and he read the mixed-age crowd perfectly. Current - Classic songs that got everyone dancing the whole night and open to requests that were personal favorites of the group! Absolutely want to work with him again and will recommend your company without hesitation! Thanks for making this wedding so wonderful!"

Laura R., Weddings by Design
December 2021

"Bernard was excellent!! The entire night was phenomenal Thank you!"

Tania J, Sharp-Grossmont
December 2021

"As always, it was incredible working with Bernard! He's one of my favs and always puts on a great party! :) We had some hiccups with some of the vendors and he was the most kind and jumped in where we needed some extra hands. Always professional and friendly! Can't wait for the next one!"

Laura S., Serendipity Events
November 2021

"Bernard was amazing!!! The music was phenomenal and everyone had the best time because of it!!! All of our guests commented on the song selection and performance! Thank you so much, Bernard!!!!"

Alissa B, Bride
November 2021

"Great DJ for Weddings, everybody loved Bernard! Hit all his queues, even my wife and I looked at him and he knew to cut, transition, move on. I would definitely recommend him."

David L., Groom
November 2021

"We booked DJ Bernard for our reception and he did all of the sound for the ceremony as well, which was perfect with no sound issues. Bernard is an incredible DJ! The way he played to the dance floor and transitioned songs made our guests go wild! I barely even left the dance floor! Multiple of my guests kept coming up to me during dancing saying it was the most fun wedding they've been to - hands down thanks to Bernard! We also booked Curt Owen Duo for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and I received sooo much positive feedback from our guests on their music. Curt learned two new songs for our processional, and was even excited about them when we shared our ideas. I absolutely loved their spin on the songs and wish I had them on video! Love this team and 20/10 recommend them!"

Lauren P, Bride
November 2021

"Thank you for an amazing wedding!"

Jessica M, Bride
November 2021

"We hosted our daughter’s wedding with the talented DJ Bernard Gonzalez. He was perfectly intuitive with the timing of announcements and music. He had the guests from age 6 to octogenarians up and dancing. Many mentioned it was the most fun they had at a wedding. Thank you to Bernard from SGM for coordinating and providing what we needed for our event."

Lori B., Bride
October 2021

"We loved Bernard and he was great! We hope to get him booked again when we have a group coming back out to the SD area. Thank you for the recommendation!"

Jessica N., Destinations Inc.
October 2021

"It was a pleasure meeting/working with Bernard Gonzalez. He was pleasant, professional and truly kept my wedding guests entertained throughout the entire evening! BIG THANK YOU to you, DJ Bernard!"

Shirley T., Bride
October 2021

"SGM and DJ Bernard were absolutely fabulous to work with. They were attentive, truly interested in our vision for the wedding from day one and delivered on everything promised. DJ Bernard worked on some special mixes for our special dances and SGM found performers to honor my husband's Irish heritage. It was truly a pleasure to work with them and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again."

Alexis B., Bride
October 2021

"LOVE working with Bernard. All my couples have been super happy with him :)"

Cara N., Luxe Events
September 2021

Bernard Gonzalez was such an awesome DJ. He is very easy going and met with us to talk about the vibe of our wedding and what we wanted/didn't want. On the day of, everything went smoothly and turned out perfectly. He is the best and I highly recommend you hire him!

Sarah K., Bride
September 2021

"Bernard was the best DJ we could have asked for! He had everyone dancing the whole reception. Multiple people told me afterwards how great the DJ was and some even asked me for a list of songs he played for their future wedding!"

Amanda S., Bride
August 2021

"We booked with SGM pre-covid and during the pandemic got told our original DJ had to cancel. SGM was amazing at giving us other available DJs and getting a new contract signed ASAP. DJ Bernard was above our expectations! From our original zoom call to many emails leading up to our wedding and then the day of he was personable, quick to respond and so helpful. He was able to read the vibe of our wedding and keep our guests dancing all night! Our friends and family haven’t stopped telling us how amazing our DJ was and we couldn’t be happier!"

Erin M., Bride
August 2021

"Hands down the best!! He was so accommodating with everything we needed. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a DJ. Thanks again for a wonderful day!"

Krista G., Bride
July 2021

"We had Bernard for our wedding DJ in June 2021 and he did a phenomenal job. Not only was the equipment high quality and worked well, he also had a great playlist that had people dancing all night. He even did great with song requests. (: He did a special shout-out to my mom during the ceremony and some other announcements that went super smooth. Thanks SGM for making our wedding an amazing night!!"

Tawni P., Bride
July 2021

"Bernard was the best! He truly helped us with the flow of the day and everything in between. Highly recommend him for any event!!"

Bianca J., Bride
June 2021

"Bernard was excellent! The clients and guests loved him and had a blast dancing the night away. You guys are always so great and a top recommendation to our clients."

Lisa P., Luxe Events
May 2021

"We absolutely loved Bernard! He was communicative, answered emails in a timely manner, was very nice, professional, and fun! He attended all vendor meetings and played all the songs we wanted, even though they were new songs for him. We loved working with Bernard!"

Yazmin P., Bride
April 2021

"We all here at Viejas appreciate the work and effort that Sleeping Giant staff put into creating an environment of calm energy and smooth transitions... DJ was the perfect addition to the event. He responded to the mood as well as individual requests."

Kevin F., Viejas Casino
October 2020

"Everything was great. Bernard was amazing (per usual)! Thanks for working through all those last minute details with us!"

Laura S. Serendipity Events
July 2020

"Excellent as always!"

Aron L., Barleymash
March 2020

"Always a pleasure working with Bernard!"

Amy M., Hard Rock Hotels
February 2020

"Love Bernard!"

Lisa F., Creative Experience Group
February 2020

"Thank you so much! Bernard is great. He is super flexible and has great communication skills. We really enjoy having him at our events."

Kendall B., Chefworks
February 2020

"Thank you for your time and cooperation with this event. We were pleased with DJ Demon’s performance and the students seemed to receive him well."

Sierra, ASCE Festivals
January 2020

"Bernard was great!! All smooth with load in and set up, and I heard the guests danced the night away!"

Amy S., Hello! California Destination Management
January 2020

"Bernard Gonzalez did an excellent job; the music that he selected was great; we dance and had a great time. It was wonderful to have him as our DJ. Thank him again for us. Everyone loved the music."

Ruth J., Client
December 2019

"Bernard was a hit! I have had nothing but excellent feedback – twice having been told ‘it was the best party they have ever had’. Many kudos to the DJ – he played all the right music all night long. I’m over the moon and would have him back any time!"

Rob H., Presscott Companies
December 2019

"It went really well! Bernard is great to work with. Thanks again for all your help!"

Courtney L., Hello! California Destination Management
December 2019

"The event went well. Bernard did a great job reading the crowd for the music to get them going. The employees loved the photobooth too. We were very pleased with your services and I hope we can count on your team again for our event next year!"

Marcella O., Natural Alternatives International
December 2019

"Great communication prior to the event. DJ was fantastic. Music choices were great, and he helped tremendously in keeping the event timing on track. He was friendly and flexible."

Kendall B., Chefworks
December 2019

"We booked Bernard Gonzalez for our wedding from SGM and he was given the stressful task of being told that our DJ is by far the most important aspect of our special night. After a discussion to let him know our preferences, we shut down the Electric slide and all that old school wedding music and said that we want people on the floor dancing to club bangers the entire time. He pulled through more than we could've imagined, from Hip Hop to EDM to dubstep he had the party dancing the entire time - 7 straight hours. Our wedding planners told us that they had never seen the dance floor packed during the cocktail hour (5-6) and he played straight to midnight. I appreciate that Bernard brought an extra subwoofer box to increase the bass. Guests were more than impressed and everyone was exhausted by midnight when his time was up. I would suggest him (and SGM) for anyone who thinks the DJ and their guests dancing is the most important aspect of their wedding or special event."

Rob H., Groom
November 2019

"Thanks for checking in, and for all you did for Rebellation. Bernard was wonderful. I had an opportunity to chat with him for a bit, and he was great to work with. It seems we finally accomplished the dance party Emily has been hoping for."

Mia P., Ranch and Coast Magazine
October 2019

"We love working with you guys! Thanks so much!"

Laura S., The New Children's Museum
October 2019

"Everything was great. It was one of the most detailed weddings we have done and your team was perfect which allowed all to run smoothly."

Diana, At Your Side Planning
October 2019

"It was so easy and comfortable to work with Sleeping Giant Music and DJ Bernard. We gave Bernard the songs we wanted to play for selected moments (processional, recessional, grand entrance, first dance, etc...) but otherwise gave him free reign to read the crowd and played what he thought was best for our wedding. And it was AMAZING. He had almost all of our guests up and dancing even though I had been worried no one would dance! We ended up ending our night about 20 minutes earlier than planned since we were exhausted and we had guests dancing up until the very end. Bernard double checked pronunciation with us and made sure everyone who needed a mic had one. We couldn't have been more pleased to have hired him!"

Ellen B., Bride
October 2019

"I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for helping make Ellen + Kyle's wedding a big success yesterday. It couldn't have gone so smoothly without all of your help! Ellen and Kyle were so happy with how great everything turned out. I hope to work with all of you again in the near future :)"

Linnie L., A Hundred Hearts Wedding & Events
October 2019

"Bernard did a great job of playing the music we requested and getting everyone on the dance floor. He was attentive to detail, and confirmed what name we wanted to be introduced by (it was different than the ceremony). All of our guests had a great time dancing!"

Tim B., Groom
August 2019

"I always love working with SGM! Bernard is always great!"

Kristina K., International Live Events Association (ILEA)
August 2019

"Bernard was excellent!  He was very professional, on time, communication was great, and had the bride, groom, and everyone dancing. I will definitely be recommending him in the future."

Darcy O., Darcy Oliver Design
August 2019

"Bernard was terrific and very easy to work with! The Photo Booth went smoothly and all the guests seemed to have a great time with it. Looking forward to working with Bernard again in a couple of months."

Linnie L., A Hundred Hearts
July 2019

"Great vibe with a great 90s set!"

Aron L., Barleymash
June 2019

"You guys have been amazing. We selected Bernard Gonzalez primarily based on excellent referrals from other established DJ's in this industry. He was prompt, professional and reliable throughout the whole process. I didn't have to coordinate anything on the day of our party and he handled everything with the utmost professionalism. Bernard exceeded our expectations and we would most definitely recommend him to anybody needed DJ services. Thank you guys for making this one of the most unforgettable days of our lives!"

Matt M., Groom
April 2019

"Bernard was fantastic and was a pleasure to work with! I would absolutely recommend him to others. He paid attention to details, taking into consideration all the feedback and requests we had for him and was extremely easy to communicate with."

Marisa Astuto, Bride
April 2019

"Bernard Gonzalez was WONDERFUL!!! He did a stellar job, and I truly appreciate all of the efforts he put into creating the playlist. It is tough to make "corporate friendly" also FUN, and he bridged the two together flawlessly! We will definitely be booking Bernard for the rest of this year and would recommend SGM to any colleague :)"

Marisa F., Petco
March 2019

"Bernard Gonzalez came early for the event and was prepared. He was flexible with placement and the guests enjoyed his music. Would recommend him again for both a DJ and Photo Booth!"

Amy M., Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
February 2019

"I cannot say enough about Bernard. He needs to DJ every event...ever!!!! I honestly think he became a friend. He was amazing, professional and loved by the entire wedding party. Again, cannot say enough. He rocks!!!! Thank you all for everything. The experience with you all has been great from beginning to end and I have informed the Bahia of how great you made our special day! Many thanks and many hugs to you all! Cheers."

Jim B., Groom
February 2019

"THANK YOU SO MUCH BERNARD! Everything was perfect from the ceremony to the last song. Everyone had such a great time dancing!"

Madison Q., Bride
January 2019

"SGM events is awesome and you won't regret hiring them! Once we met with Bernard, we knew we wanted him to be the DJ for our wedding. He is talented, charismatic, and just wonderful to work with. He gave us amazing advice and made the venue pop with his up lights. He knows how to read a crowd and keep the party going. Everyone laughed about how sore they were the next day from dancing. The music was so good- no one ever took a break. Thank you Bernard! You're the best!"

Jennie M., Bride
December 2018

"From the start everything ran so smoothly and professionally. Bernard was a dream to work with from our first meeting to the end of our wedding. He made sure our music was exactly what we wanted from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend him.”

Leetal E., Bride
December 2018

"Bernard Gonzalez was an awesome DJ that attentive to the crowd. He knew what to play and the right time to play it at. He was very open to requests and was very professional. We would definitely love to have him back at our next event. The photo booth was [also] a smash hit. Everyone enjoyed it and all the props. It was very easy to use. Definitely will get this again for our next event.“

Blu M., Surface Officers School Command
December 2018

“Bernard Gonzalez was incredible. From planning to execution we couldn’t be happier with him as our DJ.”

Leetal E., Bride
December 2018

“Bernard Gonzalez was awesome!”

Kim S., Sisti and Co.
November 2018

"Thank you very much Bernard Gonzalez! The music was amazing. Great songs to bring the people to that dance floor.”

David P., Groom
November 2018

"Bernard was awesome! He was great to work with and was always ready for what came next. I would definitely refer him to my future couples!”

Kristana B., Kristana Marie Events
November 2018

"SGM events is awesome and you won’t regret hiring them! Once we met with Bernard Gonzalez, we knew we wanted him to be the DJ for our wedding. He is talented, charismatic, and just wonderful to work with. He gave us amazing advice and made the venue pop with his up lights. He knows how to read a crowd and keep the party going. Everyone laughed about how sore they were the next day from dancing. The music was so good- no one ever took a break. Thank you Bernard! You’re the best!”

Jennie M, Bride
November 2018

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez did an excellent job! Our guests were thrilled with his song choices and he made sure to touch on all of our important requests. Thank you!”

Nikki C, Bride
November 2018

"I don’t know where to begin? I recently used SGM Events for my wedding and from day one after meeting with Bernard Gonzalez I knew I was in good hands. He not only played exactly what we asked, but put together a playlist in the same Genre that killed it. Also he MC’d the event and was on point with the schedule. If you get a chance to meet him in person you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about!! Thank you again Bernard for making our wedding what it was, special.”

Richard H., Groom
November 2018

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez is THE MAN! Our wedding would never had been such a great success without him. If you need an easy going, super talented MC/DJ that takes control of the flow of the event while simultaneously taking every request that came his way… look no further and just book Bernard. He played us the perfect mix of sing-a-long oldies, group dance songs, and complete bangers. People did not want to leave at the end of the night. We received so many compliments on our music choices, but we left about 90% of the songs up to Bernard’s choice (including the walk-down the aisle songs) and he nailed it. 105% recommend him & the SGM photobooth to all wedding planners!’

Emelyn R., Bride
October 2018

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez was fantastic! He was the DJ and MC at our wedding in San Diego at the Bali Hai. He was always easy to get in touch with during the planning phase, and offered a lot of helpful tips and suggestions. He was able to make all the music and event flow seamlessly with little instructions from us. He was very professional and effective as the MC, and really did a good job playing a variety of music everyone loved based on a few simple questions about my musical desires and by reading the crowd. I would definitely recommend Bernard and the whole SGM team, they made everything easy and enjoyable.”

Lisa D., Bride
October 2018

"Bernard Gonzalez was a great DJ. He was very easy to work with leading up to the event, and did a great job at the wedding, catering the music to the diverse crowd. He also did a great job with ceremony and reception MC, he was very professional and needed little instructions. He was exactly what we wanted from a DJ!“

“Photobooth and attendants were great! I appreciated the extra props, and the ease of taking and receiving the photo strips. It was very quick and seamless. We loved it!”

Lisa D., Bride
October 2018

"Bernard Gonzalez was so great! The client raved about him and said “In all my 20 years, I haven’t had a DJ this good!” – Great kudos! I look forward to working with you all again.”

Shanna G., Destination Concepts and The Westfield Group
September 2018

"Bernard Gonzalez was a gem to work with and an amazing DJ! Everything was perfect and I would be honored to work with him again.”

Sarah S., R Nicole Events
September 2018

"Bernard Gonzalez was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend. He played the songs we requested and everyone was on the dance floor all night. He was able to mix and transitions songs perfectly and really understood the type of music and vibe we were looking for.”

Kathy H., Bride
August 2018

“Bernard Gonzalez did a fantastic job with the entire music selection! He read the crowd very clearly and as a result, everyone remained on the dance floor for the entire time. His music selection was perfect, a mix of old school music and Spanish salsa music to meet everyone’s preferences. Highly recommended for any event. Great Job!”

Christine R., Bride
August 2018

“I just wanted to send out a quick email to THANK YOU for making Kathy + TJ’s wedding so special and memorable this past weekend! It was awesome to work with an amazing group of vendors.

Looking forward to working with you again soon!”

Michael B., Event Coordinator at Events Inspired SD
August 2018

"He was amazing. Honestly- he helped make the party so special. The guests (and us!) loved his mixes. He was even so thoughtful to scratch out the cuss words when my kids were there at the beginning of the party. Bernard is the man. So talented and really kind. Thanks for everything!!!”

Sarah B., Private Party
August 2018

“Bernard was amazing! His playlist was unreal and everyone enjoyed the music. He really made the party.”

Sarah B., Private Party
August 2018

“Bernard was awesome! We could not have been more happy with his services. He made the day extra special and was able to switch gears when we made special request to play songs. Loved him! Thank you all for everything. Our day was perfect and we are happy you guys could be apart of it.”

Brittany J., Bride
July 2018

“Everything with extremely well with Bernard on our wedding day. We received a number of complements about the music selection and the DJ’s professionalism.”

Andrea C., Bride
July 2018

“Bernard was awesome! He gave lots of ideas to us and followed all of our wishes for our big day! Everything went perfectly, thank you Bernard!”

Marisa G., Bride
July 2018

"Everything was absolutely perfect! Bernard was fantastic!!! Super nice! We really relied on Bernard to make the song choices for the night and we are glad we did! Everything he chose was perfect and really appreciated his professionalism and song choices! Not only did he make good choices, but his transitions were great as well! Really read the crowd well! Would highly recommend him and your company! Thank you for all your company and Bernard did!”

Samantha A., Bride
June 2018

“The music is incredible”, “Everyone was dancing”, “The energy was on fire”,- These were just some of the comments from our wedding guest. I knew when I hired Bernard Gonzalez I was in good hands. He was smart, professional, a wealth of knowledge on music and knew the flow of a wedding. He has been doing it for over 20+ years and even our wedding coordinator was like “He’s a really good Dj.” My family is latino and music is very important for us and my parents were raving about how he mixed salsa with 90’s Dance music (our request), and as one guest said “The wedding was so romantic” as he didn’t shy away from romantic songs. Our guest were really dancing and connecting. At one point on the dance floor I was overwhelmed with tears of Joy and maybe a bit of tequila. Everyone we love (was) dancing, having fun and celebrating our union. I will always and forever be grateful for him because he wasn’t just a DJ playing music he was a conductor setting a mood. If you want the best Dj, service, quality, personality and a DJ that actually listens to your request and doesn’t just play what they think works I would hire him! My husband and I were smiling so much the next day because we created the best party every and Bernard Gonzalez helped create that dream. Thank you!”

Stephanie L., Bride
June 2018

“Bernard did an amazing job! Everyone was dancing and having a great time! We had a lot of people comment on how great the DJ was and the music was awesome! We loved the lights and the monogram he made! We were really happy with our experience and would definitely recommend the company and DJ Bernard to others!”

Katie C., Bride
June 2018

“Bernard Gonzalez was incredible and his skills were appreciated by all our guests.”

Stephanie L., Bride
June 2018

“He was awesome as usual! Clients were dancing- all was great! Thank you!”

Romy L., Hello! California Destination Management
May 2018

"He was awesome and I love that he just knows how to play to the crowd and get them (and keep them) on their feet.

He arrived on time, set up and I seriously never worried about him all night.

Thank you for being a great partner and having great talent that doesn’t have to have a “babysitter”.

Looking forward to our next event.”

Paige W., Hello! California Destination Managment
May 2018

“Where do I start! First thank you Bernard Gonzalez. From start to finish Bernard was on top of everything. From playlists to visual lighting to a custom monogram projection and a Photo Booth. Not to mention amazing sound. When people made speeches, the microphones worked perfect and they could be heard outside with 200 guest from every corner. Bernard went out of his way to find every specific song that we requested. His Photo Booth was a huge hit, it was fast and the quality was amazing. Every person had a chance at the photo booth and I saw nothing but joy in all the photos. Not only did he do all of the above but he also periodically throughout the night came to check and see if we were doing ok and even brought us food and drinks when the crowds of family and friends became overwhelming. Thank you so much Bernard- thank you for everything.”

Alex A., Groom
May 2018

“DJ Bernard was beyond amazing. We had multiple people at the wedding tell us it was the best dance party ever. He helped make our day more special than we could have ever imagined.”

Pat H., Groom
March 2018

“We had the best experience with DJ Bernard for our wedding. 5 stars across the board. We received compliments the entire night about our DJ and how great the music was. He kept the dance floor full the entire night and got everyone from our 3 year old flower girl to my 92 year old grandma out on the dance floor. It was the best night ever and a huge part of that is due to the excellent job by DJ Bernard. I give him my highest recommendation and cannot say enough great things about how awesome he was to work with.”

Becky E., Bride
March 2018

“Thank you for your email. Bernard was amazing! His professionalism, resourcefulness, and ability to create energy for the audience were amazing! We often have so many entertainers performing simultaneously and many require much more assistance so it is really superb to have a performer who can find the space, setup, do sound check, and perform with minimal (or none, in this case) assistance. I plan on sharing this information with the team, so that everyone at DCi knows what a talent Bernard is. They were doing the conga line at one point! Thank you so much!”

Michael C., Destination Concepts Inc.
March 2018

“The clients were thrilled with everything from what I heard.”

Christina G., Hotel Republic
February 2018

"The party was a smashing success, and DJ Bernard Gonzalez was a rock star. The dance floor was packed the entire night! He did a great job of keeping the multi age guests at the party, either dancing or resting!”

Jennifer D., Hello! Califonia
January 2018

“Sleeping Giant provided us a DJ for our wedding and he was phenomenal. Bernard was the right mix of fun and professional and so was the staff at SGM. They worked with us every step of the way and gave us honest feedback and suggestions that ultimately meant music for the wedding was in great hands. Bernie even accommodated my obscure requests for songs that no other human being should have known about. He masterfully kept the cadence of the evening and kept everyone on the dance floor, even my octogenarian relatives. Shop around for your DJs but I’ll bet all the tea in China that these guys will be in your top picks when it comes down to the final decision and for what it’s worth, they get my recommendation hands down.”

Edward B., Groom
December 2017

"Thank you SGM Events and Bernard for helping me out with the event and making it a success. Have a Happy Holiday Season!”

Sean M., Del Lago Academy
December 2017

"We chose Bernard Gonzalez as our DJ after meeting him at the SD Bridal Bazaar. We loved how charismatic and kind he was (Plus he loved my baby cousin which was a huge plus)! He met with us in person and over the phone on multiple occasions over the past few months and discussed everything with us. He even brought up things we had never thought of for our wedding which ended up being great additions! Despite our power being out at our venue the entire weekend of our wedding his DJ’ing was spot on. He mixed songs perfectly and announced when needed yet stayed quiet when appropriate. Thank you so much for everything Bernard! He’s a rock star, choose him! He comes highly recommended.”

Krystin C., Bride
December 2017

"Bernard Gonzalez was awesome… great selection of songs… he knows how to keep the party moving…and he reads his audience really…really….well! Great job… thanks!”

Jim O., Private Party
December 2017

“DJ Bernard is the man! He did such a great job on our wedding, he was very professional, and made the experience seamless! He was there early to get set up, he helped guide us on our music choices, and was very knowledgeable all around! We just love Bernard and would recommend him to anyone!”

Cameron B., Groom
October 2017

"Very happy with our experience with Bernard Gonzalez for our wedding. He was easy to work with and flexible, super nice guy. The whole process working with the company was pretty effortless. They are very organized with prompt response and followup. Everything went very smooth day of. It was great knowing we had a professional that had worked at the venue numerous times (Ceremony at Cuvier Park, Reception at Cuvier Club) so we could just relax and enjoy the experience. Would definitely recommend.”

Shana S., Bride
October 2017

“DJ Bernard was an absolute pleasure to work with and a true professional! He captured everything we wanted for our wedding to make it so special! Thank you Bernard! We will definitely be referring you and SGM Events!”

Sabrina M., Bride
October 2017

“It was very easy to coordinate with SGM events. They were very responsive and helpful. We can not say enough good things about DJ Bernard. He is so chill and professional. He was so good at reading the crowd, knowing which songs to play, and keeping the party going at our wedding. One of our guests even wanted to fly him out to Ohio for his wedding! Super awesome guy! You will not be disappointed!!”

Jamae M., Bride
October 2017

“We had our wedding at the Cuvier Club and we got Bernard Gonzalez as our DJ. He was the best DJ any wedding could ask for and made our wedding so memorable! All our guests loved him! He played a lot of great songs for a wedding dance party that catered to us and our guests. The kids and the grown ups had so much fun. He played all the songs we had on our list from the ceremony to the cocktail/dinner music, to the dancing. We came in on our grand entrance to a conga song and everyone jumped in. He was helpful in suggesting on how to do the grand entrance. We had an idea, he helped add to it.

Then he had the great idea that after the group photo since people were already on the dance floor, to hit the music. Our guests all danced and didn’t stop. We did some electric slide songs, to the Wobble and Cupid shuffle and he took other guests’ song requests and it just added more fun to the party. We also had some glow sticks at our wedding and kids were taking props out of the photo booth and running loose on the dance floor with them. It was a blast. He’s a really talented DJ, and if we could do this every weekend we would!

He’s also a good MC. Bernard is very sweet, attentive and organized from the planning process to the end result. He was such a pleasure to work with and you can tell he’s done this a lot. We lucked out when we got him.”

Joyce L., Bride
September 2017

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez was absolutely amazing!!!!! He kept the party going the entire night. Playing music that appealed to every generation. Announcing at all the right times with a genuine enthusiasm. I am so so happy that we were recommended to you guys.”

Samantha S., Bride
September 2017

"We had such a great time! Bernard Gonzalez was absolutely perfect. He played music for every age there and really kept the crowd going. We are so happy we went with SGM and Bernard as our DJ. Highly recommended.”

Samantha S., Bride
September 2017

“Bernard Gonzalez was the best, everyone said he was off the chain and was really really good at what he does.”

Joyce L., Bride
September 2017

“We loved Bernard Gonzalez!! Best ever!”

Jamae M., Bride
August 2017

“Could not have asked for a better company to work with. Bernard Gonzalez was an amazing addition to our wedding. He is so knowledgeable and professional and definitely knows how to make a wedding fun and entertaining for everyone. The experience working with him leading up to the wedding is so stress free and he really dissects what your style is and makes sure to match it for the day of. Absolutely would recommend Bernard to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of event. We are truly grateful for working with him and going above and beyond for our special day.”

Caleb T., Groom
August 2017

"Bernard Gonzalez was an amazing addition to our wedding. He is so knowledgeable and professional and definitely knows how to make a wedding fun and entertaining for everyone. The experience working with him leading up to the wedding is so stress free and he really dissects what your style is and makes sure to match it for the day of.

Absolutely would recommend Bernard to anyone looking for a DJ for any type of event. We are truly grateful for working with him and going above and beyond for our special day. “

Krystal F., Bride
August 2017

“Bernard Gonzalez was just as awesome as we thought he would be. He was the perfect match for our wedding. Brad and I would highly recommend Bernard Gonzalez!”

Andrea F., Bride
July 2017

"I had a corporate event for 2000 guests and interviewed many DJs to find the right match. We hired Bernard based on a phone conversation where his passion for what he does came through on the phone… then it permeated the party. He had guests dancing all night long and at 2am, no one wanted to leave. He also put together a montage of movies and people from the disco era (the theme of the party) and split the role of dj as well as board operator as he showed various footage throughout the evening. He followed the timeline perfectly and was a total professional…but also 100% fun! He was very available prior to the event to receive many phone calls to discuss the details of the event. I work for a full service event company on the East Coast and we have our own DJs, so I am very selective about who Emcees my events as I know what great is…. this event was on the West Coast so it made sense to hire a DJ from that area. I felt like I was working with one of our DJs, he was that easy to deal with….. please consider hiring Bernard as you will have the event you expect and more!”

Elaine I., C14
June 2017

“Bernard was great. Got lots of compliments. He was the perfect DJ for this gig.”

Wayne H., Hotel Del Coronado
June 2017

“Bernard was AMAZING! The music was absolutely perfect, thank you for everything!”

Karly Z., Bride
June 2017

"We had a DJ cancel last minute for an event. SGM Events was able to move fast the night before the event and provide a DJ for the event. Bernard Gonzalez was on time, very professional and the client was very happy with who met all needs with very little notice. I wanted to thank SGM Events for a job well done! Thanks again for being a first class organization.”

Ryan A., Viejas Casino
May 2017

"Bernard was AMAZING! I was drawn to his personality at a Bridal Bazaar I attended which then lead my husband and I to hire him for our wedding. He was very responsive to e-mails and receptive to what we wanted for the wedding. I really wanted a specific song for the bridal processional and he worked really hard to make sure that he found the specific version. The music selection was so perfect and fun. A lot of our guests complimented us on Bernard’s music choices. It got everyone dancing, even the people who usually don’t dance! Bernard’s emceeing was also really good and allowed the wedding to flow smoothly. I would highly recommend Bernard and Sleeping Giant Music to anyone who is looking for a DJ for their event. Thank you for making our wedding a success!”

Pearo T., Bride
April 2017

"Everything went really well! Bernard Gonzalez is great. We had a fantastic time and are glad we booked Sleeping Giant Music for our wedding. Thank you!”

Erin W., Bride
March 2017

"Bernard Gonzalez did a great job! Very professional and on time. The interaction with the client before and during the event meet all expectations. Great job and keep up the good work.”

Ryan A., Viejas Casino
January 2017

“Bernard Gonzalez is always so accommodating to our last minute changes in our schedules. Music is ALWAYS great, he know how to get people on the dance floor and moving.”

Osvelia B., Revlon
January 2017

“Everything was absolutely amazing! Bernard Gonzalez did a wonderful job!”

Stephanie J., Bride
January 2017

“Thumbs up!”

Jimmy K., Private Party
December 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez is very professional and is very good”

Lulu S., San Diego Vascular Center Holiday Party
December 2016

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez was amazing. Our wedding got nothing but rave reviews from friends and loved ones, and a lot of that was thanks to SMG and DJ Bernard. His music choices were exactly what we wanted for an upbeat celebration with a diverse audience. He even added some special touches in that really made a difference. Some of the best memories we will keep from our wedding are tied to his music choices! Our dance floor was alive all night and I would recommend to anyone! He nailed all of the MC, lighting, and music!”

Lucas M., Groom
November 2016

“We booked DJ Bernard Gonzalez for our destination wedding in San Diego and we could not have been happier! As a very A-type bride I was super worried about the DJ (since I believe they are truly the most crucial part to any wedding, guiding its tone, pace, and spirit throughout the night). DJ Bernard blew us away!!! He was so easy to work with, always very responsive, helped me out with some song editing, and even made himself available for some last minute live meetings when we got the chance to make it out to our venue. Most importantly, he played the most dance-worthy music I’ve ever heard! We got so many compliments during and after our wedding about Bernard. If you are thinking about SGM Events, BOOK BERNARD! You won’t be disappointed, I promise :)”

Caitlin S., Bride
November 2016

“We had DJ Bernard Gonzalez from SGM events at our wedding this past weekend and it was a remarkable experience with them. They were on point with our wedding timeline and worked together with our wedding coordinator of the day. Bernard played all the songs we had previously selected to heard during dinner and dance. Very easy to work with and great DJ! We will definitely be recommending their services to friends and family. I can’t thank them enough to have had made our wedding day so memorable. Our guests complimented on your services Bernard, thank you!”

Marcy S., Bride
November 2016

“Had a great experience with SGM events for my wedding. Bernard Gonzalez was our DJ. He worked with me on curating our playlist for the night as I was very particular with the songs I wanted played and more importantly not played. Not only did he play the songs requested but he made sure to mix in other songs to keep the crowd energized. In addition, he did a great job as the MC. Overall I had a great experience with SGM. They are priced right, have great DJ’s, and are extremely professional throughout the process.”

Brian L., Groom
November 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez was great! The students loved him. He kept the crowd dancing and was accommodating to our needs throughout the event. He was very professional and friendly. We would love to have him back.”

Rachel G., House of Blues San Diego
October 2016

“Spags and DJ Bernard Gonzalez were perfect! They were professional, flexible and very talented! It was so nice to work with such great vendors and have an even better outcome then expected! Thank you Sleeping Giant Music and SGM Events!”

Michelle E., Bride
October 2016

“DJ Bernard Gonzalez was amazing. Never missed a beat or miss read the mood. Threw in some flare and song choices that really enhanced our night!”

Lucas M., Groom
October 2016

“We had a great experience working with SGM events for our wedding. DJ Bernard Gonzalez was so AWESOME. He was so fun to work with. He was quick to respond, professional, super personable. The transitions were so smooth between ceremony to dinner to dancing. He did a great job mixing different types of music. DJ Bernard was fantastic at reading the crowd. We would love to work with him again. We would highly recommend him. We had so many people who attended our wedding raving about him.”

Jocelyn M., Bride
October 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez was fantastic. He was so awesome and did an amazing job. We loved working with him. Many people were raving about him. We really appreciated him. Again, he was so awesome.”

Jocelyn M., Bride
September 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez was awesome – thank you so much!”

Romy L., The Event Team
September 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez was AWESOME! I appreciated his good attitude and positive energy and the crowd loved the music. Even our security staff had positive feedback and good things to say. I appreciate how adaptable he was in the style of music being played and being able to accurately read the crowd and provide music that they enjoyed. From a setup standpoint, Bernard made our jobs easy and I appreciated that as well!”

John W., UC San Diego
September 2016

"Bernard Gonzalez was FANTASTIC!!!! He arrived early and was set up quickly. He was very professional, played great music (to the client’s wishes) and was very easy to work with. Would love to have him on another event in the future.!”

Romy L., The Event Team
September 2016

"Bernard Gonzalez was AWESOME! Everyone loved him; he read the crowd well and had people of all ages dancing all nite long!”

Catherine H., Bride
September 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez was excellent, especially about communicating before the event date about specifics.”

Shannon S., Bride
July 2016

“Thank you DJ Bernard for being the best DJ at our wedding! Our family loves to dance, and you kept us all on the dance floor all night long! Thank you for making our night so special and FUN! :)”

Brittany P., Bride
July 2016

“Everything was perfect. Bernard Gonzalez did an AMAZING job!!! Thank you!”

Jeannete L., Bride
May 2016

"We were referred to SGM Events by our wedding planners. They provided a list of 5 options that they recommended based on working with them previously. After speaking with Freddie at SGM we knew that they were our pick. He provided us with a list of DJs in our price point along with examples of their playlists from previous events.

We were booked with SGM for almost a year in advance. A few months before the wedding there was an issue with the DJ we had contracted through SGM. The owner Freddie got in touch with us immediately to let us know what had happened and that he had another DJ in mind that he thought would suit our event. He recommended DJ Bernard Gonzalez.

We were a bit concerned that with not as much time to prepare that Bernard may not be able to accommodate all of the requests we had for music for the different elements of our wedding day. We had particular songs for our ceremony that were to cue in at specific times. After speaking with Bernard we knew there would be no problem. He was positive and enthusiastic and come the day of our wedding had met every single request we had made. He found and perfectly timed all the songs we had wanted for our ceremony. He played all of the specific songs we had wanted during our seating, cocktail reception, and dinner. And for our dance party, we told him the general feel that we were going for that we knew our guests would enjoy and he totally rocked it. We received many comments on how great the music was all throughout the wedding and what an amazing job our DJ did. And our maid of honor especially appreciated the little pep talk Bernard gave her before she presented her toast.

Thank you very much to Bernard, Freddie, and everyone else at SGM Events. The music for our wedding was something we were particular about and they 100% delivered on all fronts.”

Sasha J., Bride
May 2016

“Bernard Gonzalez really did a great job with our diverse music requests. Thank you!”

Cari G., Le Port Schools
January 2016

“Everything went really well. Music was great! We were very satisfied with DJ Bernard Gonzalez.”

Whitney S., ATE Corp
December 2015

"Another great year with Bernard Gonzalez! As soon as I get date for next year I will let you know!”

Sharon B., San Diego Vascular Center Holiday Party
December 2015

"Thank you for following up. Everything went well at the Haspel wedding last weekend. Bernard Gonzalez was great to work with and the couple were really happy with everything. The music was fantastic! I’m going to suggest that you are added to our preferred vendor list. I hope to work with again soon!”

Mary C., Botanic Allure
November 2015

"My husband and I used Bernard Gonzalez for our wedding in September!! We only had to meet with two times and totally nailed our wedding with music/ disc jockeying and all. We recommend him to all our friends & hope to use him for future events too!

He did a phenomenal job at reading the crowd and everything!”

Candice F., Bride
November 2015

“I’m writing to express my sincerest gratitude for your assistance, attention to detail, passion, creativity and overall quality of killer music during Fashion Week San Diego. I’ve never seen a more dedicated and hard working team other than FWSD that regardless of job title that will pitch in and get the job done. From renting equipment to all the incredible DJ’s your team is the BEST in SD if not CA! Truly with out your support it would not be the beacon and professional industry event we all are proud to have here in our city.”

Allison A., Fashion Week San Diego
October 2015

“Bernard Gonzalez was amazing!! He rocked it all night long and was able to accommodate our special requests and needs to the fullest! Thank you for making our day so special! I highly recommend booking with Sleeping Giant Music and SGM Events!”

Katy W., Bride
October 2015

“All in all, our experience with Bernard Gonzalez was professional, successful, and complete. We would absolutely hire Bernard for future events. Thank you again for all your help in making our day so memorable. “

Taylor R., Groom
October 2015

"We had a wonderful wedding. Bernard Gonzalez made sure not to play anything I didn’t want and checked with me on deviations from the plan. He really paid attention to what the crowd was into and made sure to accommodate.”

Brian L., Groom
September 2015

“Bernard Gonzalez was wonderful!! Thank you for the excellent night!”

Sara C., Bride
September 2015

“Best DJ ever. BEST MUSIC. HE NAILED every GENRE I LOVED.”

Dana R., Bride
August 2015

“Bernard Gonzalez was great. He arrived early. He was professional and engaging. I look forward to referring Sleeping Giant Music to others.”

William L., Alternative Strategies
July 2015

“Great music and great DJ. Can’t wait to work with him again.”

Amber A., Double A Events
July 2015

“I want to thank you for putting us in touch with Bernard Gonzalez – he was awesome and we got SO many compliments on the vibe, music, and atmosphere of our wedding and we could not have achieved that without your help!”

Bryan E., Groom
June 2015

“Always a great experience to have DJ Bernard Gonzalez perform at our events. Fun had by all.”

Osvelia B., Revlon
April 2015

” You did a great job and were so easy to work with – thank you!”

Michelle M., Entrepreneurs Organization
December 2014

“Bernard Gonzalez was great! Thank you so much for setting that up.”

Cheryl B., BNBuilders
December 2014

“Thank you for performing at this year’s Marshallpalooza! The attendees really enjoyed the music that was being played and we couldn’t have had a successful event without you! We enjoy working with Bernard Gonzalez, and are glad to continue working with him in the future. Once again, thank you for performing at Marshallpalooza!”

Nikki H., University of California San Diego
November 2014

“SGM Events was very easy to work with and very accommodating. The DJs we met were all very personable and experienced. Bernard Gonzalez did a great job at our wedding reception and we would definitely work with this company again and recommend them to others.”

Kathy & Brian., Bride & Groom
November 2014

Just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! You did an amazing job as DJ! The music was perfect! For being such a large space, I noticed that people were spread out all over the place! But, every time I went inside to check out the dance floor, there were people dancing! Dan and I can’t thank you enough for keeping the party going! I had a great time on the dance floor!!! Too bad we couldn’t keep dancing!! Our friends and family loved you! Thanks again!”

Jennifer M., Bride
October 2014

"We had our wedding at The Kona Kai Resort this past weekend and Bernard Gonzalez was our DJ and he was AMAZING!!!!

He did everything we asked for and did not miss a beat! If I asked for a certain song to be played during cocktail hour it was played! We were pretty clear about not wanting a cheesy wedding DJ, we wanted someone who would play great dance music and keep the crowd going! The Kona Kai has a large space, people were all over the place, and Bernard Gonzalez kept a pretty full dance floor!!!

He was very in tune to what Dan and I envisioned and even in the middle of the reception, he was always looking at me and with the slightest head nod, it seemed like he instinctually knew to fade out music etc..

I was very specific about not wanting line dancing music played and my mother in law requested cupid shuffle, he politely explained to her that we requested no line dance music. When my mother in law came to me I went to Bernard Gonzalez to give him permission to play Cupid Shuffle, but, what was really nice, was, before I could say anything, he immediately said to me, that the request was made and he told her that he couldn’t play it. I gave him the green light and it was the next song he played. Everyone had a blast dancing to it!!!

DJ Bernard Gonzalez was also extremely flexible, he took requests, he made last minute changes and was incredibly professional! He works very well with other vendors and also worked well with the venue. Everyone was having so much fun that we didn’t want the dancing to stop! Bernard even said he would have kept playing if the venue didn’t ask him to shut it down!!!

What an amazing night! When you are planning your wedding, good vendors can make or break your night (especially the DJ). You cannot go wrong with Bernard Gonzales, don’t let the name scare you! He’s an absolute doll with great energy!!!! My husband and I LOVED him!!!”

Jennifer M., Bride
October 2014

“Bernard Gonzalez was awesome. Everything was perfect. People were dancing the whole night! He played every single song we wanted at the exact time we wanted him to play it! He made sure to watch me during the dances and knew to shorten things if I gave him the look. We could not be happier with DJ Demon. Thank you for everything!”

Jennifer M., Bride
October 2014

“Bernard Gonzalez was fantastic and so accommodating. Guests kept coming up to me to compliment the music, which was great to hear as you always want your guests to have a good time. Thank you!”

Katie L., Bride
October 2014

“Bernard Gonzalez was professional as always, the dance was a great success!”

Graham R., UCSD
September 2014

"Bernard Gonzalez is the best DJ EVER! Seriously, as a girl who used to go out dancing in New York and LA night clubs in my 20’s and early 30’s, I can honestly say, Bernard Gonzalez put on one of the best parties/playlists I have ever heard. He was fun, responsive, read the crowd perfectly, and kept EVERYONE dancing all night long. People keep commenting on what great music we had at our wedding. Bernard is also just a great person. He made our wedding unforgettable. I would recommend him to anyone for any event – especially your wedding. He exceeded our hopes and expectations. He was just phenomenal.”

Michelle A., Bride
July 2014

“Wow! Bernard Gonzalez was AMAZING!!!! He kept the party hopping all night long. He was very receptive to feedback, had a great vibe, was always smiling, and was extremely professional. Being the bride, of course I’m a bit biased, but it really was the best party of my life! I danced all night long. We loved Bernard.”

Michelle A., Bride
July 2014

“Bernard Gonzalez did our wedding on 10-10-10! He was awesome and I would recommend him to anyone! We were dancing all night long, he really made our wedding fun. My 90 year old grandma was even dancing!”

Melissa C., Bride
June 2014

“We had our wedding DJ’ed by Bernard Gonzalez and he did an amazing job. We gave him a playlist and told him he could add some tracks too along the same vibe as the playlist. He killed and was a true professional! He also had no problem making announcements for our wedding and getting our guests to the right spots at the right time. Would highly recommend him for a wedding or any event if you want to have a great time!!!!”

Jamie K., Bride
May 2014

“Everything was PERFECT!!! Bernard Gonzalez was so good. He arrived on time and he was already half way set up by the time I arrived. The entire time people were coming by asking where I found him. I warned him that people were probably going to make speeches whenever they felt like talking (which would interrupt music time) and he was right on queue for everyone. At points people were on stage and would yell out “little music” and again he was on queue! He knew what to play each time. People loved him. I had a couple of people even ask me if he we would drive up to LA for parties. I cannot thank you enough for your patience with us and Bernard’s too. You all have been very professional and I suspect that we will be using you again.”

Osvelia B., Revlon/CND
May 2014

"I have been in the wedding planning business for the past 7 years, and SGM Events has been such a find. A one stop shop that can match our clients with a DJ that suits their vibe? Yes, please. We started working together about 2 years ago and have had the most amazing experience with their team. We have had a few tall orders this past year, and Mike was able to fill each and every one of them. As a coordinator, their biggest asset is their understanding of the importance of communication and team work. Thanks SGM Events!"

Cara T., Luxe Special Events
September 2013