FAQ's                                                       
    (frequently asked questions)

1. What is your music library like?  While I might feature some current radio favorites during the course of the wedding, I like to make sure that all age groups are satisfied with the music they're listening or dancing to.  That means a healthy cross section of hits from all eras.  My music catalogue is expansive and if there's something I don't have I'll be sure to have it by the time your special day arrives.  I encourage all of the couples I work with to be as involved as they'd like to be in planning the music.  After all, it's your day and it's my job to make sure you hear music that makes you happy.

2. Do you take breaks?                                                                                  

 No.  I make sure music is provided from the time the first guest enters until the last guest leaves.

3. What do you wear?

I wear black dress pants and shirt when performing at a wedding.  It is simple, stylish and tasteful.

4. What type of music do you play during dinner?                                       

One of the primary concerns of many couples is the song selection and volume level of the dinner music.  Dinner music is background music and will be played at an appropriate volume (just below that where normal, quiet table conversation can take place).  Again, I encourage your input on selecting music you'd like to hear during dinner.  If it's left up to me, I usually lean towards Billie Holiday, Etta James, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles and other artists from that style and era.

5. How do I book you?                                                                                    

I require a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold the date with the remainder due on the day of the engagement.  Once I receive your deposit, I'll send an email (or letter) confirming.  I book on a "first deposit received, first booked" basis. 

6. What happens after I book you?                                                               

After you've secured my services, we'll be in close contact all the way up until your wedding day.  As soon as you have all of the vital information pertaining to your wedding, I'll send an email asking for that information which I'll put into a contract and send along for your approval.  Usually I end up meeting twice with my clients.  During the first meeting we'll chat about what ideas you have and I'll offer suggestions if need be.  From there on, most of our communication will be via email or telephone.  During those conversations we'll work on specific details of your wedding day.  The next time we meet should be the day before the wedding to go over any last details.  I'm always available though to consult with- whenever the need should arise.  

7.  What kind of gear do you use?

My DJ gear consists of :

1 Denon DN-1800F Dual CD Player

1 Denon DN-X400 Digital Mixer

2 JBL EON powered speakers (on stands)

1 Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop computer

2 Apple 40G iPods

1 Shure UT2458 Wireless Microphone

The mixer and cd player are packed into a small black carrying case which has no lettering or advertisement stenciled or painted on.  The only noticeable wires are two speaker cables that connect from the mixer to the speakers mounted on tripod stands on either side of where I set up.

8. Do you have backup?

All of my gear has been updated within the past 3 years and I keep it all in perfect working order.  I have five sources from which to play music (2 CD players, 1 laptop, 2 iPods) so even in the unlikely event that one source goes down, there are still four remaining.  (knocking on wood) I've yet to encounter any technical difficulty while performing at a wedding.