JKI Entertainment
- Frederick, MD
- Videographer
- 17 Verified Bookings
Emmie M. said “JKI Entertainment was excellent to work with! They were on time, professional and easy to work with. Communication was great. I would highly recommend…”
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ACI has been serving the DMV since 1976 (that's almost 40 years!) with a variety of entertainment services from clowns and catering to DJs, karaoke and giant inflatables! What does that mean for you? That means you get the most qualified and experienced entertainers in the industry! Book us for your next event!
Awesome caricaturist! I love her. I'd hire again and again :)
Santa Claus was a huge hit at our party. He handed out gifts to all the kids (and adults) and everyone was able to take a personal picture with Santa. We are happy we decided to have Santa join our party!
Very easy going and kind to the kids. Was more than happy to take pictures by the tree and in his big chair. Kids loved him, couldn't have asked for more.
We lost count after having over 20 complaints from the guests at our party about associated consultants photographer. The people from this company were rude, disrespectful, and condescending to our guests, employees and general managers. We don't even know the name of the photographer. The process of printing out photos was extremely slow. However, the photos themselves were lovely. All 3 individuals that came to our party acting as photographers were overheard by 1 of our guests talking trash about the guests and owner outside the building as they were leaving. BTW, they even got a tip after all that!
Our preschool hosted a large event for the children and their families -- "An Evening With Santa!" When Santa walked into the room we were surprised and disappointed by his appearance. Santa's suit did not fit him -- he had stuffed a very large pillow or ball under his shirt which made it too short and caused his belt to be at chest level, and his belly to look like a bowling ball. Santa had difficulty mingling through the crowd because his pants would not stay up, and he was constantly pulling them up or pushing his pillow up. The gloves he wore were dirty, too small, and didn't fir his hands. We knew he wouldn't have a real beard when we hired him, but were a bit surprised when a little one handed us a cotton ball and said that Santa lost it. I will say that the gentleman seemed friendly, but his appearance was definitely lacking. (Before contracting with this Santa we did ask to see a photo. It was the Santa in the picture, but in no way did the picture match up with the Santa that walked into the room.) For this event the school hired a professional photographer so the little ones could have their picture taken with Santa. Sadly, I don't think many parents did so.
On the morning after the event, I called Associated Consultants to speak to someone and share our disappointment. The gentleman who answered the phone said he did not have time to talk to me, that he had at least twenty other important things to do. He said that I could call back on Monday. (I am the individual who booked Santa.) The tone of his voice said it all -- he was not interested in speaking with me. I then wrote an e-mail to GIGSALAD stating my frustration and asked if they would please respond to it. So far, I have heard nothing.
When the preschool decided to host this event the one thing that mattered was finding a good Santa. Instead of asking a grandfather or uncle to play him, we chose to deal with professionals. At this point, I don't feel Santa took his job seriously, I feel that Associated Consultants doesn't really care about its customers, and I am unsure of what standards GIGSALAD has for the vendors they represent.
Hopefully, I will hear from someone.
I had to book a Santa last minute due to someone cancelling on me. The Santa that we got was such a nice man and he even sang with our entertainer it was fantastic! I would definitely have him back!
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you
Associated Consultants was on time for our event and worked well with the families at it.
A super duper HUGE thank you goes out to Associated Consultants for having the best artists share in the joy of my boy/girl twins' (rather elaborate) 3rd birthday party!!! The face painter did an incredible job turning faces into gorgeous sparkling mermaids, pirates, and any special requests for our Mermaid Splash Pirate Bash. I even had a stunning glittery work of art on my face, which I hated to think about washing off post-party. Might I add, I worried a little how face painting may mix with our planned water play activities at the event, and it was a great relief that the painted designs did not smear nor did it create any kind of mess.
Additionally, our face painter was extremely kind and patient to the point of being dubbed a 'toddler whisperer'. She had magical powers to get normally squirmy little ones into her chair to sit still and to be captivated by her creations!
Our balloon twister made marvelous creations that were even new to me! They were most impressive!!! I don't know that I saw her even make the same one twice, which was most remarkable!!! From balloon swords (appropriate for the pirate party) to dinosaurs to gorgeous flowers to Daisy Duck with matching hair bow for the little girl who requested it, the balloon artist knocked it out of the park!!! She made my 97-year-old grandmother-in-law's week by making a gorgeous swan for her. (My grandmother-in-law was actually hospitalized due to a discovery of cancer the day following the party, and she has loved talking about how amazing that swan was to focus on the little things that make her happy right now.)
In summary, we offer a rave review of Associated Consultants, and look forward to incorporating its services in the future events we plan!!! So happy to have connected with Associated Consultants, as they truly were the icing on the cake at the party!
Great job. Clients were very happy and satisfied. Currently putting in a second request right now for a wedding in November! Thanx so much
Sue was very nice that evening. I was disappointed that the shirts looked like a screen print rather than an airbrush design. She came with a few samples and merely put them on the shirt. Not very exciting at all. She also didn't get to all the kids. So not everyone received a shirt
Hired an artist for 6 hours. Had no idea they were sending two artists to split the work. The artists did not know either. almost caused a scene. Better communication would be nice. Otherwise, would use again.
Response from Associated Consultants:
The artists did know they were told before the event. The First artist already had a job and could only do the first 4 hours. The second artist had a job before the event and could only do the last two hours. Both artist knew what their schedules were. We have a large number of professional artists and as they are always working they usually do not get to meet each other.
Great with the kids
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you
AC did an outstanding job. I’ll definitely hire them again!
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you
Our photographer was an absolute pleasure to have at the wedding. She was a pleasant addition. Made everyone smile. Highly recommend.
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you
tired Santa , not much talking or involved in event
The event went well for short notice to clients. As the first year of our event we were really pleased at how all came out and how people were able to walk out with their family photos with Santa.
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you
The event went great! They had it all down to a science and were good down to earth people. After they were done they were quick to clean up and help the space come back together.
Response from Associated Consultants:
Thank you. Santa and the staff enjoyed working with you
We needed a sound technician to mix sound for a live band, as well as to set up and take down a PA system. Sam was early, knew exactly what we needed and did a fantastic job. The musicians were more than pleased and the event was very successful.
The balloon artist was good but the face painter was pretty amauteur and if I could do it again I honestly would probably save my money.
it was a weird experience working with "Voodoo Man"
Definitely the best price I found by far. But you get what you pay for. Actually, to be fair, I think it was great value because price was really low. Booking on gigsalad was easy enough. But after I booked I emailed our information to ACI but got no reply. I resent it and still no reply. And I finally got on the phone and felt rushed off. No worries, I understand event companies are busy. The face painter did her job. Her designs were very basic. I felt like I could've done the same. Simple rainbows, very simple animals, etc. Nothing special. She wasn't extremely friendly but she wasn't bad. Sum up her work just mediocre.
Response from Associated Consultants:
We get over 4000 emails a day and the best way to reach us and to discuss what is required is to call us. When I was called the only question that was asked me was whether we could do the job for an especially low price or for free because it was a fundraiser. As the job was the next day and the gentleman seemed to be a pleasant enough person I agreed to send somebody. When our face painters are at an event the type of designs are based upon what the children request. I If the line is long and there is only one face painter then usually we will stick to simple designs to make sure that the most people possible will be able to get a design. Until someone actually tries face painting on moving children and handling crowds at the same time they do not understand the difficulty of being an artist in a time sensitive crowded demanding environment. The artist that was at his event has had numerous excellent reviews and was nice enough to try to help him in his fund raising by giving him a reduced price. I am amazed that Mr. Dam is so unappreciative of her ability. I guess the old saying "no good deed goes unpunished" holds true here.
Very professional. Arrived ontime and did a good job on the kids!
We had two events going on at the same time from 8-11 p.m. and there was clearly some miscommunication between the DJs and their boss in regards to the events. By the time the DJs got things figured out, one of the events didn't start playing music until 8:20 p.m. When I hire someone I expect they arrive in a time frame where they have enough time to be set up to start on time, if not early. The DJs did a nice job once they were finally set up though.
Response from Associated Consultants:
Our operators left out of fairfax at 5:20 p.m. They were supposed to leave at 5 p.m. but one of the operator was late to the shop. However, google maps claimed that it would take 1 1/2 hour to arrive. That would have gotten them there at 6:50 which would have given them an hour and 10 minutes to set up. However, with all of the traffic they did not arrive until 7:40 (Almost an hour later than they expected). They asked when they got there where to set up and they were shown the first location and the staff went to find someone who knew where the second location was. We are now aware that in order to be sure of a prompt start at Lake Wilderness our operators will have to leave at 4:30 to allow even a little extra time. Thank you for letting me know as the operators did not let me know that one of them started late.
We hired Associated Consultants for an event and they were wonderful to work with! Prompt responsiveness, timely and great service! They responded to our bid right away and remained just as responsive and reliable throughout. Will definitely use them again!
Everybody had a great time. I never used GIGSALAD before or even heard about it until trying to book a DJ/Karaoke. I truly was amazed how everything went so smooth and ACI was very responsive to any of my questions. I would recommend to all my family and friends.
We hired Associated Consultants to provide snow cones for our company picnic. We received nothing but positive comments the next day. They were friendly, the customer service was great and they were a big hit with the kids. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event.
excellent experience, very professional. A great party hit ! Thanks!
Arrived early and was wonderful. Thanks.
Response from Associated Consultants:
I'm glad you had a good time. Keep in mind that we represent over 600 different entertainers and services. Looking forward to your next party!!
Everything went smoothly, from contract to set up to departure. I was very happy with the level of service I received. The karaoke DJ, face painter and balloon maker were all fantastic. I would hire them again!
Response from Associated Consultants:
We enjoyed working with you and are looking forward to your next party. I didn't get a chance to tell you but if you would like a good karaoke place to go that has good food in Alexandria I am at Shooter McGees on Duke Street every Thursday.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 480 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: Yes
Event expectations will vary based on the type of entertainment booked. What you can expect from EVERY event booked through ACI is professionalism and personalized service.
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**Additional notes and technical information to be updated soon!**
June 26, 2021–June 27, 2021 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
May 15, 2021–May 16, 2021 • 10:00pm - 1:00am | Graduation |
December 22, 2018 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2018–December 17, 2018 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 14, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 12, 2018 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Camp Event |
December 08, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 08, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Grand Opening |
December 08, 2018 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
November 24, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 29, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
August 05, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 23, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 16, 2018 • 2:30pm - 6:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 14, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
June 09, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
June 09, 2018 • 6:30pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 09, 2018 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Festival |
June 02, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Graduation |
May 28, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 24, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 19, 2018 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
May 12, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 12, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Dinner Party |
April 14, 2018 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Festival |
March 31, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
March 31, 2018 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Personal Occasion |
March 31, 2018 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 24, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Teen's Birthday Party |
February 24, 2018–February 25, 2018 • 7:00pm - 12:30am | House Party |
February 17, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Holiday Party |
January 20, 2018 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 24, 2017 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Surprise |
December 14, 2017 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 8:30am - 11:00am | Corporate Event |
December 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2017 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 02, 2017 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 12, 2017 • 11:00am - 4:00pm | House Concert |
November 11, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 28, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
October 14, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | School Assembly |
July 22, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
July 15, 2017 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 01, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 25, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 11, 2017 • 2:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Teen) |
June 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 20, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 22, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
April 16, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 16, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party (Easter) |
March 18, 2017 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
December 11, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
July 16, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 03, 2015 | Birthday (Child) |
July 18, 2015 | Reunion |
May 23, 2015 | Graduation |
**List of available entertainment services to be updated soon!**
Glenn Lorenz | CEO, Entertainer |
Anthony Handy "Mista Fingaz" | Karaoke Manager |
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We provide everything!
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Emmie M. said “JKI Entertainment was excellent to work with! They were on time, professional and easy to work with. Communication was great. I would highly recommend…”
Eric T. said “DJ Nhel did a great job for our event. He is a great communicator, professional and made our work event a success. Would hire again.”
Michael E. said “DJ Nose (Norman) did an outstanding job keeping the party moving. We had all ages at the event and everyone was having fun........We worked together on…”
Jenifer G. said “We are all still talking about how cool you are and how fun you made the party! Thank you! See you next event!!”