About Us · Rochester, New York
The Best Rochester Wedding & Event DJ
Award-winning DJ and entertainment for weddings and private events across Western New York.
Kalifornia Entertainment
An annual multi-award-winning company, recognized by The Knot, WeddingWire and other leading wedding directories.
600+Five-star reviews
50+Proven preferred vendor lists
5×Best of Rochester winner
13×Best of Rochester finalist
Who We Are
Placed on more preferred vendor lists than any other DJ company in Rochester
Kalifornia Entertainment has earned over 600 five-star reviews and has been placed on 50+ proven preferred vendor and venue lists, more than any other DJ and entertainment company in all of Rochester, NY.
DJ Kalifornia was the leading long-time resident DJ at Rochester’s beautiful ONE Nightclub and Two89 nightclub, and a monthly resident on Party 103, a worldwide radio station with millions of listeners and world-renowned top global DJs. When he isn’t performing at private events, you can catch him at nightclubs around the country and on radio stations as a special guest or headliner.
Credentials
Recognition Earned on the Dance Floor
Best of Rochester
5-time winner and 13-time finalist as Best Rochester DJ in the annual City News poll, voted on by thousands of people.
The Knot & WeddingWire
Annual multi-award winner across The Knot, WeddingWire and other online wedding directories.
Party 103 Resident
Monthly resident on a worldwide radio station with millions of listeners and top global DJs.
ONE Nightclub
Leading long-time resident DJ at Rochester’s ONE Nightclub, and a resident at nearly every major club in the area.
DJ Times Feature & Columnist
Profiled in a full feature article in DJ Times (April 2020), and a regular contributor to the world’s largest DJ publication.
Channel 10 & Roc Awards
Finalist in WHEC Channel 10’s “Rochester Rocs” as Best Live DJ, and nominated for Best Rochester DJ at the Roc Awards.
As Featured In
DJ Times
DJ Life
DJ Life
“DJ Mixes Rave & Business Backgrounds”
DJ Times, the biggest DJ-specific publication in the world, ran a full two-page feature on Josh in its Mobile Profile series. The article follows his path from spinning on college radio at the University at Buffalo, to a dual degree in music and marketing and an MBA in marketing, to building Kalifornia Entertainment from the ground up with a real business plan, vision and value proposition.
It covers how he grew into the Rochester wedding market by taking creative risks, playing and MCing in ways no one else locally was doing, and refusing to be cookie-cutter. It also looks at his professional sound and lighting setup and where weddings are heading next.
Josh also writes monthly articles for DJ Times / DJ Life, read by millions of DJs on every continent, on marketing strategy, social media, public relations and diversity, and how to stand out as an industry leader.
About Us · The Talent
Who’s Behind the Best Rochester DJ
Meet the talent behind the best DJ, wedding and event entertainment service in Western New York, and follow along on social media to learn a little more about them.
DJ Kalifornia · Josh V. · Owner
The Person & DJ Behind Kalifornia Entertainment
DJ Kalifornia (Joshua V.) is a 13-time finalist and 5-time winner of Best Rochester DJ in the annual Best of Rochester City News Poll. He was also a finalist in WHEC Channel 10’s weekly “Rochester Rocs” award as Best Live DJ, and was nominated in the prestigious annual Roc Awards as Best Rochester DJ.
He has been a resident DJ at just about every major nightclub in the Rochester area, and has played elsewhere as a guest and resident DJ. He founded and created the Rochester Zombie Prom, Showcase of The Arts, One Night In Heaven Fashion Show and many other large-scale events around WNY. He has thrown hundreds of themed events and themed weddings, and is considered the #1 elite and best in Rochester for unique themed wedding receptions. His experience, vision and ability to make your event stand out put him at the head of the industry.
Having a DJ of his caliber means someone who can read your crowd, work the mic as an established MC, mix music properly, work well with all your vendors and venue, and keep your wedding or event on track.
“This was the best we have ever been to!” That’s what your guests will be saying at the end of the night.
City News Best of Rochester · Winner Announced
Off The Decks
Get To Know DJ Kalifornia
Favorite Music Style
’90s alternative and grunge rock! But anything that lets people get down and shake it.
Favorite Thing About Weddings
All the love that comes together for the couple from friends and family. And of course, the spectacular dance moves!
Favorite Food
Burritos!
Hobbies
Cars and car shows (I’ve built and own multiple custom vehicles), drawing and sketching, b-boying and hip hop dancing, volleyball and soccer, expanding my music interests, and being around great friends and my wife.
Pets
A little spawn-of-Satan cat named Marco. He’s also the office manager.
Advice To Share
Live fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. A day without dancing is a day wasted!
Relationship Status
Happily married to the love of my life, Amanda: photo/video booth operator, office scheduler, coordinator and superstar DJ, DJ Kandy Girl.
Favorite Piece of Gear
My turntables, and of course my massive record collection!
Favorite Place
My home away from home, Marco Island (my cat is named after it), and South Beach. Really, anywhere with palm trees and margaritas!
Favorite Type of Event
Any wedding or event where people break from tradition with fun, unique ideas. Kalifornia Entertainment prides itself on never being cookie-cutter, and on giving clients something truly remarkable. There are the others, and then there’s us.
Prices & Packages
Make Your Event the Best in Rochester
See all of our prices and packages, including our Rochester Photo Booth option. Contact us with any questions about pricing or packages.
