Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions				Where are you located? What kind of music do you play? What do you charge? How long have you been in business? Do you have a backup system? Can you set up more than one system at a time? Do you have activites for the kids? Do you have a video projector for slide presentations? Do you play the type of music that we want to hear or do you play what you want to play? Do you offer a written contract? Do you perform more than one event in a day? Will you be the DJ at our wedding? May we meet with you in person before we sign a contract? How long will you hold our date for us? What makes you different from the compotition? Do you act as the "emcee" and make all of the announcements? What if something happens to you and you can't make it to the event? Will we meet again before the wedding? Can we visit you at a performance? May we speak to your references? How do you keep your music collection up-to-date? How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? When do we need to submit our music requests and event details? Do you take requests from our guests? Can we submit a "Do Not Play" list? When do you arrive to set up? What will you wear to our wedding? How much of a deposit is required to secure our date? How much would you charge for overtime? Do you take breaks? What kind of equipment do you use? Do you bring backup equipment with you? Do yo have a wireless microphone? Do you have lights? Do you belong to any professional associations or trade groups?
Where are you located? We are located in the Village of Green Island on George St. Back to Top What kind of music do you play? We play all kinds of music from the 1920's to the present ranging from pop, rock, classical, hip hop and many other musical genres. Back to Top What do you charge? Our rates are on a per hour basis and vary by venue. We offer discount rates for corporate events and schools. Back to Top How long have you been in business? We have been in business since May 2001 and have done numerous events. Back to Top Do you have a backup system? Yes. We have two complete systems. Should anything go wrong, we always have additional equipment ready to go with minimal downtime. Back to Top Can you set up more than one system at a time? Yes. If your event calls for two systems to be set up in one location, this can be done at no extra charge. For example, you request one system to be set up outside for the wedding ceremony and other to be set up for the wedding reception. We can accommodate this request. Back to Top Do you have activites for the kids? Yes. We offer contests and give away prizes to the winners. Prizes usually consist of gift cards. Back to Top Do you have a video projector for slide presentations? Yes we do. Presentations can be done with our video projector on a 85" screen. Slide shows must be done on CD/DVD format. Pictures can be shown using a SD card. Back to Top Do you play the type of music that we want to hear or do you play what you want to play? As always, we aim to satisfy our customers. We play what you request and if there is something that you don't want to hear, we won't play it. Back to Top Do you offer a written contract? Yes. A contract is available once services are agreed upon. Back to Top Do you perform more than one event in a day? No. Your event is important to us and we want to make every effort to make sure everything runs smoothly. We do not overbook. Back to Top Will you be the DJ at our wedding? Yes. This business is operated by one person. From start to finish I will be the only person you will be dealing with. Back to Top May we meet with you in person before we sign a contract? Yes. All consultation meetings are done on a face-to-face basis free of charge. Back to Top How long will you hold our date for us? Once a consultation meeting has taken place and the client has not made a decision on services, your date will be held for a period of two weeks. If a deposit has not been made within two weeks, the date will no longer be available. Back to Top What makes you different from the compotition? We try to offer the best rate possible and provide professional service. Back to Top Do you act as the "emcee" and make all of the announcements? Yes. There is no extra charge for this service. Back to Top What if something happens to you and you can't make it to the event? We have a back up plan in case this situation should occur. I have not missed an event yet and do not plan on it in the future. If for some reason this does happen, I will be in touch with every DJ in the area to ensure someone will be there. Back to Top Will we meet again before the wedding? We can meet with you as many times as you wish. I always contact my clients one month in advance and again one week in advance to make sure everything is in place. Back to Top Can we visit you at a performance? As long as the performance is not a wedding reception or a private party. Wedding receptions are private and we respect the right not to invite unwanted guests. Back to Top May we speak to your references? Yes. A list of refereces are available upon request. Back to Top How do you keep your music collection up-to-date? We subscribe to Prime Cuts which mails its cd's weekly. Music also obtained from ITunes. New music is added to the library on a weekly basis so we are always up to date. Back to Top How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? We are happy to take any requests that you have. We except requests from guests are well as long as they are in good taste. Back to Top When do we need to submit our music requests and event details? This can be given at any time right up to the last two weeks of your event. Changes can be made right up to within two days of the event. Back to Top Do you take requests from our guests? Yes, as long as it's not something that the client requested not to be played. Back to Top Can we submit a "Do Not Play" list? Absolutely. Our best interest is to make sure that the client gets everything that they asked for. If there is a song you do not want played, then it will not be played. Back to Top When do you arrive to set up? Usually within two hours before the event is to start. This ensures that everything is set up, in place and working properly. Back to Top What will you wear to our wedding? This depends on what the client wants. If its a formal event, then a tux will be worn. Back to Top How much of a deposit is required to secure our date? Upon signing of the contract 20% is due upfront. The remaining balance is due the day of the event. Back to Top How much would you charge for overtime? The current overtime rate is $75 per hour. Back to Top Do you take breaks? No. Music is played non stop from start to finish. Back to Top What kind of equipment do you use? We use Bose speakers and subwoofers, two Shure wireless microphones, Numark mixer and Dell laptops. Back to Top Do you bring backup equipment with you? Yes. In the event something should go wrong, we are ready with minimal down time. Back to Top Do yo have a wireless microphone? Yes, we have two Shure wireless microphones for the best man or maid/matron of honor toast. Back to Top Do you have lights? If requested we can supply lights at no extra cost. Back to Top Do you belong to any professional associations or trade groups? Yes, we belong to the Capital District Wedding Association. Back to Top