John Tole

Wilmington, NC

$750 – $5,000 per event

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

John Tole, DJ Dr Smooth, turns every wedding into your family’s warmest, most joyful celebration. With polished MC skill and an instinct for reading the room, he keeps the dance floor moving. Custom multi-generational music, seamless flow, and genuine heart make the night feel personal, elegant, and unforgettable. Couples book him knowing their guests will leave smiling—and talking about it for years.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Morgan’s P.

October 24, 2025
Verified review

Great show, great time!

He was a joy to work with, very professional. We still have customers raving about the night!

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian


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Scott B.

March 26, 2019
Verified review

Amazing Comic

John was very funny and entertaining, and really brought the room together at the end.

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian


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Shannon F.

June 26, 2018

Phenomenal Entertainer

I had seen John Tole perform several times and several different types of shows. He can easily fit in with any type of crowd, and he never disappoints! I love his energy, quick wit and professionalism. We was great for our private event. I will be hiring him again.

Hired as: Comedy Show

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Booking information

Price range: $750 – $5,000 per event

Gig length: 120 - 600 minutes

What to expect

They will receive an honest thoughtful high energy comedy show that is completely one of a kind.

We begin with the end in mind which is audience satisfaction for their time, energy and attention they bring to the event.

Laugh, Learn, Both?

If your project has a restrictive budget, we can always come to an agreement. The closer to Brunswick County, the better!

About

John Tole, DJ Dr Smooth, turns every wedding into your family’s warmest, most joyful celebration. With polished MC skill and an instinct for reading the room, he keeps the dance floor moving. Custom multi-generational music, seamless flow, and genuine heart make the night feel personal, elegant, and unforgettable. Couples book him knowing their guests will leave smiling—and talking about it for years.
John loves to work close to home and always provides discounts for Brunswick, Pender, New Hanover, Columbus, and Craven County. Pro America, Military, Police, Fire and Active Lifestyle communities.

Additional booking notes

I have 3 different systems I can provide for your event and pricing depends on which level of gear and wattage you require. Pro Sound, Pro Lighting.

Past booked events

October 2025

17

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

7:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Havelock, NC

March 2025

15

Saturday

Festival

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Jacksonville, NC

December 2024

05

Thursday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

New Bern, NC

May 2020

26

Tuesday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

April 2020

02

Thursday

John Tole Live

7:30pm - 9:30pm

March 2020

05

Thursday

John Tole Pittsboro Roadhouse

8:00pm - 9:30pm

February 2020

23

Sunday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

22

Saturday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

21

Friday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

20

Thursday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

19

Wednesday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

16

Sunday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

15

Saturday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

14

Friday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

13

Thursday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

12

Wednesday

John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

09

Sunday

California Tour

All-day event

08

Saturday

Private Event

8:00pm - 10:00pm

January 2020

17

Friday

John Tole Live Dallas Hyena's

All-day event (Sat)

16

Thursday

Denver John Tole Live

8:00pm - 9:30pm

February 2019

21

Thursday

Corporate Event

8:00pm - 8:45pm

•

Denver, CO

October 2018

24

Wednesday

Comedy Works South Corporate Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Saturday

Chadwicks

7:00pm - 11:00pm

19

Friday

Chadwicks

7:00pm - 11:00pm

17

Wednesday

Coos Bay Oregon Casino

7:00pm - 9:00pm

September 2018

15

Saturday

Loonees Comedy Club

7:00pm - 11:00pm

14

Friday

Loonees Comedy Club

7:00pm - 11:00pm

13

Thursday

Loonees Comedy Club

7:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Saturday

Culture Club

7:00pm - 11:00pm

July 2018

29

Sunday

Denver Improv

7:00pm - 10:00pm

28

Saturday

Denver Improv

7:00pm - 11:00pm

27

Friday

Denver Improv

7:00pm - 11:00pm

26

Thursday

Denver Improv

7:00pm - 9:00pm

25

Wednesday

Black Buzzard

9:00pm - 11:00pm

24

Tuesday

Foreigner

5:00pm - 9:00pm

21

Saturday

Def Leppard

5:00pm - 8:00pm

20

Friday

Ute Theater

7:00pm - 9:00pm

15

Sunday

Bohmenian Biergarten

8:00pm - 10:00pm

13

Friday

Carbondale, CO

7:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Thursday

Sushi Hai

7:00pm - 9:00pm

04

Wednesday

ROADTRIP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

03

Tuesday

ROADTRIP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

02

Monday

ROADTRIP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

01

Sunday

ROADTRIP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

June 2018

30

Saturday

ROADTRIP

12:00pm - 1:00pm

29

Friday

Comedy Works South

7:00pm - 9:00pm

28

Thursday

Corporate Gig

6:00pm - 8:00pm

27

Wednesday

Comedy Works South

7:00pm - 9:00pm

24

Sunday

Denver Taco Festival

12:00pm - 5:00pm

23

Saturday

Denver Taco Festival

12:00pm - 5:00pm

22

Friday

Comedy Works Downtown

7:00pm - 11:00pm

21

Thursday

Sushi Hai

7:00pm - 9:00pm

17

Sunday

Comedy Works South All Ages

3:00pm - 5:00pm

16

Saturday

Comedy Works Downtown

7:00pm - 11:00pm

15

Friday

300 Suns Brewing

7:00pm - 9:00pm

14

Thursday

Sushi Hai

7:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Tuesday

Bryan Adams

7:00pm - 9:00pm

09

Saturday

Prost Brewery

7:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Friday

Comedy Works South

7:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Thursday

Sushi Hai

7:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Tuesday

Comedy Works South

7:00pm - 9:00pm

04

Monday

Comedy Works Downtown

7:00pm - 9:00pm

03

Sunday

Comedy Works Downtown

7:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Saturday

Comedy Works South

7:00pm - 9:00pm

01

Friday

Comedy RoomRoom

7:00pm - 9:00pm

October 2016

27

Thursday

Loony Bin Wichita

8:00pm - 10:00pm

19

Wednesday

Loony Bin Oklahoma City

8:00pm - 10:00pm

05

Wednesday

Loony Bin Little Rock

8:00pm - 10:00pm

August 2016

19

Friday

Velveeta Room Austin

8:00pm - 10:00pm (Sat)

June 2016

16

Thursday

Pioneer Underground Reno

8:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Tuesday

Casino Gigs Washington

8:00pm - 10:00pm (Wed)

May 2016

26

Thursday

Go Bananas Cinci

8:00pm - 10:00pm

21

Saturday

Costa Mesa

8:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Friday

PUI Hollywood

10:00pm - 11:00pm

19

Thursday

Big Money

8:00pm - 10:00pm

18

Wednesday

Hollywood Improv

8:00pm - 10:00pm

17

Tuesday

Irvine Improv

8:00pm - 10:00pm

08

Sunday

Norcal Golf Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

07

Saturday

Madhouse Comedy

8:00pm - 10:00pm

06

Friday

Madhouse Comedy San Diego

8:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Wednesday

Comedy Underground Venice

9:00pm - 11:00pm

03

Tuesday

Comedy Store Hollywood

10:00pm - 1:00am (Wed)

April 2016

26

Tuesday

The Garage Culver City CA

8:00pm - 10:00pm

20

Wednesday

Koots Anchorage Alaska

8:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Thursday

Hyenas Plano

8:00pm - 10:00pm

10

Sunday

Mushroom Golf Austin

8:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Thursday

Hyenas Fort Worth

8:00pm - 10:00pm

03

Sunday

Austin Comedy

9:00pm - 10:00pm

March 2016

31

Thursday

Loony Bin Tulsa

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Setup requirements

3 Outlets

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