Common Questions
Do you perform at more than one event in a day?
“No…I am all Yours!”
Can you describe your style?
“My style is very smooth. For weddings, I will not be that crazy person up there just trying to show off. I do like to boogie and groove a bit and clap my hands during some songs. Reading the crowd is very important. Excitement and Fun !!”
What kind of communication will we have with you?
“This is one of the most important parts of your decision to hire me. After our first visit on the phone, I will give you a list of things we need to discuss further. Venue, Times, your must have songs, your do not play songs, (Weddings) Entrance Song, Dinner Music, Father/Daughter Song, Mother/Son Song, Cut the Cake Song, First Dance Song etc., etc. Then we will meet somewhere and we will go over all these details to ensure there are no surprises on your big day. After our meeting, we will communicate via phone, email or text message.”
Can you help us choose the music for certain parts of the day?
“Absolutely! It is always good to get others ideas and I will happily make some suggestions.”
How extensive is your music library and song list?
“What makes me a bit different from others is that I DO NOT rely on the digital grid. Internet quality and software playing via computer software can be very sketchy. What does a DJ do if the internet goes down or there is a power surge? UH OHHH. My music is all on hard copy CD’s. When it comes to developing your song list for the evening, if I don’t have some of your songs, I simply buy them and download them, then burn onto a CD. My collection is massive.
Do you take any breaks?
Not really…. I might sneak away quickly during a longer song to use the bathroom or grab a soda.”
Do you take requests from our Guests?
“I can if I have the song or one of similar genre and artist. Keep in mind though, we have already developed together an extensive song list that will probably fill up the entire night but I can surely adapt that if necessary.”
Do you handle all the MC duties and announcements?
“ Yes… that is the most fun and important part of the day!”
Is your fee for the Dinner and Reception location only?
“Yes… if we need to visit about a Ceremony location and a Reception location, we can address this. There is an additional fee for set-up and breakdown at two locations.
Do you have Liability Insurance?
“Yes”
Will you need to put down a deposit?
“Yes. To secure your Special Day, I ask for a 50% deposit. The balance is paid the day of the event prior to performing. If things change for you and the date is changed after we signed the contact, I will refund 100% of the deposit if I am notified within 30 days of the original contract wedding or event date. I will do the best I can to help out on the new date or find someone who can. If after the 30 day mark, your deposit will be forfeited as the chance for me to re-book with someone else will be slim. However, If I do get another booking to fill your gap, I will gladly refund your deposit. I want to be fair.”
Do you have wireless Microphones?
“Yes”
Do you have backup amplifiers and sound equipment?
“Yes”
What kind of space will you need for setting up your area?
“I use 1 or 2 – 6’ Table design. If the event center does not supply them, I will bring my own. If you want me up on a stage, that will up to you to rent it.”
Do you have a banner or sign with your name on it?
“ I have a custom made 6’ table cover with my logo on it for the front table. It is black.”
What time will you arrive at the site and when will you depart?
“Typically, it takes me 3 hours to set up and test everything, especially if it is new venue for me. I will have visited the venue prior to that to get “the lay of the place”. Breakdown depends on some variables. If the site is close to where I live, I might come back the next morning and breakdown if the event center allows it. Otherwise, I will breakdown when done.”
When is the deadline for submitting music requests?
“I like two weeks to prepare. Of course that can be amended but most of your requests should be back to me by then.”
What will you wear to our wedding?
“For Formal Weddings I will be wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie. Casual weddings I like to wear an appropriate long sleeve shirt and a vest.”
Do you require something to drink and a meal?
“ Something to drink is nice. I don’t eat a lot during a performance but a sandwich is great or something small and easy that is being served that day. I love cake!!”
If our event is outdoors, do we need anything for your set up?
“Outdoor weddings are so fun and wonderful but there is always Mother Nature to look out for. If I am performing out in the elements, we will need to discuss with the venue on how they handle this. Canopy? Electricity? Wind and Rain? Move indoors?
“No…I am all Yours!”
Can you describe your style?
“My style is very smooth. For weddings, I will not be that crazy person up there just trying to show off. I do like to boogie and groove a bit and clap my hands during some songs. Reading the crowd is very important. Excitement and Fun !!”
What kind of communication will we have with you?
“This is one of the most important parts of your decision to hire me. After our first visit on the phone, I will give you a list of things we need to discuss further. Venue, Times, your must have songs, your do not play songs, (Weddings) Entrance Song, Dinner Music, Father/Daughter Song, Mother/Son Song, Cut the Cake Song, First Dance Song etc., etc. Then we will meet somewhere and we will go over all these details to ensure there are no surprises on your big day. After our meeting, we will communicate via phone, email or text message.”
Can you help us choose the music for certain parts of the day?
“Absolutely! It is always good to get others ideas and I will happily make some suggestions.”
How extensive is your music library and song list?
“What makes me a bit different from others is that I DO NOT rely on the digital grid. Internet quality and software playing via computer software can be very sketchy. What does a DJ do if the internet goes down or there is a power surge? UH OHHH. My music is all on hard copy CD’s. When it comes to developing your song list for the evening, if I don’t have some of your songs, I simply buy them and download them, then burn onto a CD. My collection is massive.
Do you take any breaks?
Not really…. I might sneak away quickly during a longer song to use the bathroom or grab a soda.”
Do you take requests from our Guests?
“I can if I have the song or one of similar genre and artist. Keep in mind though, we have already developed together an extensive song list that will probably fill up the entire night but I can surely adapt that if necessary.”
Do you handle all the MC duties and announcements?
“ Yes… that is the most fun and important part of the day!”
Is your fee for the Dinner and Reception location only?
“Yes… if we need to visit about a Ceremony location and a Reception location, we can address this. There is an additional fee for set-up and breakdown at two locations.
Do you have Liability Insurance?
“Yes”
Will you need to put down a deposit?
“Yes. To secure your Special Day, I ask for a 50% deposit. The balance is paid the day of the event prior to performing. If things change for you and the date is changed after we signed the contact, I will refund 100% of the deposit if I am notified within 30 days of the original contract wedding or event date. I will do the best I can to help out on the new date or find someone who can. If after the 30 day mark, your deposit will be forfeited as the chance for me to re-book with someone else will be slim. However, If I do get another booking to fill your gap, I will gladly refund your deposit. I want to be fair.”
Do you have wireless Microphones?
“Yes”
Do you have backup amplifiers and sound equipment?
“Yes”
What kind of space will you need for setting up your area?
“I use 1 or 2 – 6’ Table design. If the event center does not supply them, I will bring my own. If you want me up on a stage, that will up to you to rent it.”
Do you have a banner or sign with your name on it?
“ I have a custom made 6’ table cover with my logo on it for the front table. It is black.”
What time will you arrive at the site and when will you depart?
“Typically, it takes me 3 hours to set up and test everything, especially if it is new venue for me. I will have visited the venue prior to that to get “the lay of the place”. Breakdown depends on some variables. If the site is close to where I live, I might come back the next morning and breakdown if the event center allows it. Otherwise, I will breakdown when done.”
When is the deadline for submitting music requests?
“I like two weeks to prepare. Of course that can be amended but most of your requests should be back to me by then.”
What will you wear to our wedding?
“For Formal Weddings I will be wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie. Casual weddings I like to wear an appropriate long sleeve shirt and a vest.”
Do you require something to drink and a meal?
“ Something to drink is nice. I don’t eat a lot during a performance but a sandwich is great or something small and easy that is being served that day. I love cake!!”
If our event is outdoors, do we need anything for your set up?
“Outdoor weddings are so fun and wonderful but there is always Mother Nature to look out for. If I am performing out in the elements, we will need to discuss with the venue on how they handle this. Canopy? Electricity? Wind and Rain? Move indoors?