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We've performed at tons of
dances, formals and proms. All of this experience has
schooled us well in the fine art of party-planning, which comes
in handy when students ask us questions. Here are answers
to some of the more popular ones. If you have a question that's
not addressed here, please
contact
us. We'll send you a response right away.
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What
sets your company apart from others?
More than two
decades of experience performing at more school events than
any other company in San Diego County uniquely positions us
as the leader in the region.
Who
are your disc jockeys?
Our company is
comprised of seasoned performers who have an enormous amount
of entertainment experience. Relative to the amount of events
at which we perform every year, our staff is rather small. This
is by design; having fewer DJs allows us to keep the quality
of our performances very high. And because we don't have a lot
of DJs, each one is constantly performing, which keeps their
skills sharp at all times.
I'm
going to need a lot of guidance as I plan the event. Can you
help?
One of the most
important services we offer, which is part of every entertainment
package, is the assistance of our event coordination staff.
we'll help you carefully plan every detail. And if you're looking
for interesting ideas to make your party particularly distinctive,
we've got plenty to suggest.
How
will your DJs handle the master of ceremonies responsibilities?
How will they interact with my guests?
This is your call.
Our disc jockeys are eloquent MCs and will host your entire
event, unless you request otherwise. we'll be as involved or
uninvolved as you'd like us to be. Our staff is made up of versatile
performers who have the ability to be outgoing and entertaining
when it's requested, but can also be reserved and low-key if
that's your preferred style. What we'll never be is overbearing
or embarrassing hams on the microphone. The focus of attention
will always remain on you and your guests, the stars of the
day.
How
far in advance should I reserve my date?
We generally begin
booking dates anywhere from three to twelve months in advance.
Since we can only perform at a limited amount of events per
weekend, we strongly recommend that you contact us as soon as
possible to check on the availability status of your date. By
the same token, if for some reason you find yourself in a situation
where you need a DJ last-minute, please call us. we'll make
every possible effort to help you.
What
will the DJ wear?
Generally, our
DJs wear classic black tuxedos for formal affairs, and jackets
and ties for more casual events. If, however, you have something
else in mind for the dress code, just let us know.
If
we book you for a certain amount of hours and then decide that
night that we’d like you to perform longer, is that a problem?
As long as it’s
an evening event, we’ll stay for as long as you’d like for a
minimal fee.
What
if we want to hear a song that’s not on the playlist?
Beyond what you
see on the playlist, we have a master music library that contains
more than 50,000 songs. So, if you don’t see a particular selection,
there’s a good chance that it’s in our library. Or, if you'd
like us to use music from your own collection, we can do that,
as well.
How
much choice do I have in the music selection?
As much as you'd
like. Occasionally people decide to hand-pick each and every
song that's played at their event, which is perfectly fine,
but it's not necessary. we'll ask you to highlight as many specific
songs and genres that you like to hear and ask you lots of questions
about your preferences. With this information, we'll craft a
custom-designed music menu for your reception.
There
are songs that we definitely don’t want played at our event.
How do we make certain that we won't hear those wretched tunes?
we'll strongly
encourage you to give us a "don't play" list of music, and your
DJ will absolutely abide by it. You won't hear any unwelcome
surprises at your event.
Do
you play guests' requests?
That's completely
up to you. If it's okay, we'll play whatever your guests want
to hear. In fact, your DJ will bring a large song reference
book that folks are more than welcome to search through. If,
however, you'd prefer that your DJ not take requests, that's
also fine. That book can always be left back at the office and
we'll just stick to what you've chosen.
How
many songs will be played during our event?
The average song
is about three to four minutes long, so you can figure that
approximately twelve to fifteen songs can be played per hour.
Do
you take breaks?
Nope. You'll hear
continuous music from beginning to end - an uninterrupted flow
of seamlessly mixed music.
When
should I speak with my DJ?
Please contact
your coordinator a week prior to your event. At that point we'll
make arrangements to carefully plan the entire party with you.
If you'd prefer to speak with us earlier than that, however,
that's fine.
What
time will my DJ arrive at the facility?
Your disc jockey
will arrive forty-five minutes to an hour before your scheduled
start time to prepare.
What
if, due to an emergency, my DJ can't make it to the event?
In the highly
unlikely event that your disc jockey is unable to perform due
to a severe emergency situation, we can assure you that your
entertainment will be provided exactly as planned; we have talented,
experienced DJs on-call 24-hours-a-day just in case this extremely
rare situation arises. In more than two decades of doing business,
we've never missed a performance.
What
if something happens to the sound system?
We have a technician
on staff who carefully maintains our systems to help eliminate
the possibility of equipment malfunctions. To make certain that
we're able to deal with any technical challenges that may come
up, however, every sound system contains backup gear, which
means that you'll have outstanding sound no matter what.
How
much gratuity is appropriate?
Please note that
a gratuity is not included in your balance due. People generally
tip their disc jockey 10% to 15% of the total payment.
We’re
still deciding between a band or a DJ. Any advice?
Bands can certainly
be great at parties, but they do have a lot of limitations.
Regardless of how talented a band is, it's impossible for them
to sound just like the original artists. Also, no matter how
large their repertoire is, it’s still quite limited when you
compare it to what we offer; we can play literally any song
that you'd like to hear. Another important difference between
a band and us is that we don’t take breaks; the music will be
continuous from beginning to end. One more thing: We can easily
control the volume from a single switch and keep it at an appropriate
level at all times. It's very difficult, however, for a live
singer not to powerfully belt out a tune or a percussionist
not to whack the drums so hard.
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