FAQ
How long will it take to set-up? How much space do you need?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have liability insurance?
Are we allowed to submit a music list of some type?
What is the attire you normally wear to events?
How vast is your music collection?
Are you current with the top 40 hits in your collection?
Have you DJ'd a lot of weddings?
Do you require a deposit? How much?
Can I see you perform?
- Setup time depends on both the logistics of the venue and how large of a
reception/party it is (determines how many speakers I need). If I don't have to
negotiate a lot of stairs, it's a reception of about 150 people or less, a complete
setup with lights and sound shouldn't take more than 45 minutes. That way I am
ready to go with a few minutes to spare. I also don't like to set up in my DJ clothes,
so I usually come dressed in nice jeans and a t-shirt to set up, then change and
freshen up.
- I don't need much space. I carry a standard 6 foot table with me (with a table skirt),
and other than some room behind me, that's about all the space I need. Certainly I
will need some room to set up my speakers, but I place my sub woofer under the
table so that doesn't take up extra room. My light stand can be on either side of me. I
normally place my subwoofer under my table
How long have you been in business?
- I have been DJing in the DC area since 2001.
Do you have liability insurance?
- Yes, and you should ask ALL DJs you contact if they carry insurance. I have up to $1
million in liability insurance that covers me while I am performing, including during
setup and takedown.
Are we allowed to submit a music list of some type?
- Absolutely! I am very flexible, whether it's a specific list of "play only these songs" to
"do not play any of THESE songs but just read the crowd to find out what they want."
In addition, we will go over what songs you would like to hear for specific parts of the
reception (entrance songs, cake cutting, first dance, etc.).
What is the attire you normally wear to events?
- It depends on your event. Whether it is a wedding and a tuxedo is required, or it's an
outdoor BBQ and khakis and a golf shirt will do, I will always be dressed
appropriately.
How vast is your music collection?
- I have over 5,000 songs in my library. The collection is constantly growing. I have
music from the 20's to the 40's, tops hits from the 50s to today, and a nice collection
of classical music to use for wedding ceremonies. And if there's a specific song you
want to hear for a part of your reception that I don't have, I can obtain it by the time of
the reception.
Are you current with the top 40 hits in your collection?
- I subscribe to a DJ service called Promo Only . It is a service available only to
professional DJs and I subscribe to "Mainstream Hits" and have been a subscriber
since October 2001.
Have you DJ'd a lot of weddings?
- I have performed at dozens of receptions and ceremonies.
Do you require a deposit? How much?
- My performance agreement calls for a 25% deposit to hold a date.
Can I see you perform?
- Unfortunately, I am not a "club" DJ at a venue that is open to the public. Nearly all of
my functions are private events. I would feel uncomfortable asking a bride and
groom if I could invite a prospective client to their reception with the sole purpose of
watching me work. Just as you would not like an uninvited guest at your reception.
Therefore, I have plenty of happy previous clients you may wish to contact for a
reference.
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