What makes
your company worth our investment?
Our care and concern for your special
event is second only to your own. We are able to bring our experience
from over a thousand performances to your one special night. This
means we make your vision of the perfect celebration a reality.
Our fresh look brings a new definition to “experienced DJ.” We've
been entertaining for over 10 years; but there is nothing old about
our company. Our systems are uniformly sleek and state-of-the-art
and of course each DJ is highly polished and energetic. We believe
that being a successful disc jockey requires 100% musical expertise,
100% customer service satisfaction, and 100% professionalism. The
investment you make in our company reflects the expertise and quality
we bring to your special event.
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Is setup time
included in your price?
You never have to pay for setup or
takedown time. We typically arrive almost an hour prior to your
scheduled start time and will be set up long before your first guest
arrives. But it's on our own time! The same applies for takedown
time after your event.
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Do you take
breaks?
Our services are truly uninterrupted
and non-stop. From our scheduled start time to our scheduled end
time we will never pause to take a break. Much unlike bands that
need to stop and rest, we can just keep playing straight through
your event!
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Can we
choose the music to be played at our event?
You'll be unbelievably amazed at
how flexible we are when it comes to music selection! That's because
in the past 10 years we've learned that keeping the dance floor
packed is influenced by many factors, including the order and style
in which the songs are played, the way songs are mixed together,
and DJ interaction...not just which songs are played.
We've had clients that have chosen
every song for the entire event and others that have left the music
selection completely up to us. Our recommendation is to provide
us with a list of "must play" songs and list of "play if possible"
songs. This will leave plenty of room for requests from your guests
and DJ selections. You may also stipulate that we not take requests
from you guests. But have fun and select music you want to hear
and dance to. After all, it's your event!
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Can we have
a "do not play" list?
Sometimes the do not play list is
equally important or more important than the request list itself!
We understand that you don't want to hear the song you and your
"ex" danced to. Or maybe you've been to one too many weddings lately
and are sick of the typical wedding songs. Any specific songs or
general types of music you absolutely hate should go on your "do
not play" list. So don't feel as though we have to play the chicken
dance and hokey pokey...we don't! Rest assured that if a guest requests
a song that is on your "do not play" list, it will not be played.
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What
if we want a song that you don't have?
While our 13,000 song music library
encompasses the widest variety of hits from the 1940s to today,
it's likely you may have a few obscure requests that are not in
our repertoire. In this case, we would be more than happy to play
your copy. As you're making your request list, simply indicate which
songs you'll be providing. You can bring your CDs or MP3
player to us at the start
of the event and they'll be promptly returned at the end.
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How loud do
you play the music?
One of the greatest complaints of
bands and DJs alike is that they play the music too loud. It doesn't
have to be that way! During cocktail and dinner hours (if applicable)
the speakers will be strategically positioned for even sound coverage
throughout the banquet room at a comfortable level. When it's time
to dance, the speakers will be repositioned for maximum sound coverage
on the dance floor and minimum sound exposure throughout the rest
of the banquet room. This means that on the dance floor the music
will be at a very comfortable, yet powerful enough level for dancing.
Throughout the rest of the room the music will be less predominant
and your guests will actually be able to carry on a normal conversation
without screaming!
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Do you carry
backup equipment?
Your special event could very well
be one of the most memorable days of your life. So we must offer
you the highest level of dependability. We keep a complement of
essential backup equipment on-site at all times for all events.
It's kept under the table for quick access. If a component were
to fail, it could easily be switched, seamless and unknowing to
your guests.
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Do you
hang any banners or other advertisements?
Absolutely not. We pride ourselves
on being elegant. While we appreciate referral business, we feel
our services speak for themselves. We will not hang any banners,
logos, or signs on our equipment. Nor will we put any advertisements
on the dinner tables. The extent of our "advertising" is an unobtrusive
stack of business cards next to our equipment so guests can easily
take a card without interrupting the DJ.
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How interactive
are your DJs?
A very familiar question! Often times
when a prospective client is looking for the perfect DJ they search
for one who fits the level of interaction they're looking for, whether
it be conservative or outgoing. We actually let you decide how much
interaction you would like. We can be conservative, outgoing, or
anywhere in between. By default, we're only as interactive as necessary
to keep your guests having a good time on the dance floor. In any
case, you'll never hear one of our DJs yelling, screaming, or even
singing over the microphone. Even at our most outgoing level, we
still remain totally professional and never steal the spotlight!
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Can we meet
the actual DJ before booking?
This is a very understandable concern.
We, too, have heard horror stories from people who went to see a
particular DJ and then got a completely different and absolutely
horrible DJ at their event. Fortunately, our team of dedicated professionals
have been entertaining since our founding. So you never have to
worry about getting "the new guy" or the "DJ in training."
From performance to equipment, all
of our DJs and systems are virtually identical. Our systems and
music libraries are effectively alike and our DJs are all in the
same age group. Typically DJs are assigned at random to events about
6 months prior. From that point, you can work with your specific
DJ every step of the way, having plenty of opportunity to share
with him exactly how you'd like your event to proceed. Have peace
of mind because never will a complete stranger show up at your event!
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Do you have a
video or can we come view a live event?
Studio-edited video demos can make
anything look appealing! For this reason, we've decided the only
way a prospective client can make an informed decision is to see
the DJ firsthand. So come on out and see us in action! Often times
once dancing starts the banquet room doors are propped open. You
can very easily sneak a quick peek without crashing the party or
intruding. It's an excellent way to see how the DJ interacts, hear
the quality of sound, and view the complete DJ system set up...all
things you can't effectively observe from a video.
Please keep in mind when you come
out that the hosts of the event have selected the music they would
like to hear and the amount of interaction they would like to have.
So if you hear the hokey pokey, it doesn't mean we have to play
it at your event! Since we would never take time away from a current
event to book a future event, please feel free to contact us the
following day with any questions. We will always gladly honor a
client's request to have their event remain private. If you can't
make it out to a live event, we can set up a phone conference to
discuss all the details.
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How far will
you travel?
We travel to anywhere in Chicago,
suburban Chicagoland, and northern Illinois. This includes the far
North, South, and West suburbs. Some of the cities we serve include
Aurora, Bensenville, Berwyn, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills,
Countryside, Darien, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Evanston,
Forest Park, Glen Ellyn, Hickory Hills, Highland Park, Hinsdale,
LaGrange, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn,
Orland Park, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Stickney, St.
Charles, Villa Park, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook,
Willow Springs, and Winnetka. If you think your event may be taking
place on the outskirts of Chicagoland, please contact us and we'll
let you know if we serve that area.
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Do you offer a
contract or written agreement?
Absolutely. Our contract is straightforward
and written in plain English so that you can understand the terms
before signing. It is signed by both parties and offers you a high
level of protection and dependability. With the contract you can
be assured that there will be no hidden extra charges or surprises
at your event. The signed contract and deposit officially reserves
your date and of course an executed copy will be sent to you for
your records. If you have any questions or concerns about the terms,
just ask!
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Is tipping/gratuity
expected from the DJ?
By no means is tipping/gratuity mandatory
or expected. We charge a professional rate for a professional service.
This means you won't see a tip jar on our table. If at the end of
the night you feel the DJ has surpassed your expectations and you
want to tip him, we would accept it as the utmost compliment. But
you're under no obligation to do so.
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Should we feed
the DJ?
One of our most popular questions!
The answer is that it is completely up to you. With setup and takedown
time, we'll often be at your event for nearly 8 hours. Our only
request is that you let us know either way ahead of time. This way
we can stop and pick something up along the way, if necessary. If
you choose to provide a meal for the DJ, we'd greatly appreciate
it. We suggest not including us in your count since usually at least
one guest doesn't show. But don't worry if you're working on a tight
budget because there is no meal clause of any kind in our contract!
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What is the
deposit and when is the final payment due?
We require a $100 deposit and signed
contract to reserve your date. The final payment of the remaining
balance is due at least 28 days (4 weeks) prior to your event date.
We will gladly accept your personal check, certified check, cashier's
check, or money order. You can also pay on the date of your event
in cash prior to the scheduled start time. However settling up before
the date works best since it will give you the freedom to relax
and enjoy your event!
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How early
should we book?
Simply put...the sooner the better!
Some of the most popular dates can and do book as early as one year
in advance. Our suggestion is to be prepared to sign a contract
as early as 8-12 months before. Depending on availability some dates
remain open until the month before. So if you're planning an event
for next month, it's worth it to check our availability. If you're
just starting your planning, try to make your final decision as
soon as possible to ensure our availability.
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Are your rates
negotiable through price matching or other discounts?
Our rates are based on our cost of
doing business as well as the value we place on the services we
provide. We take
all events seriously and attend to each in a professional manner.
We're confident you will find our prices to be exceptionally competitive.
If you do find a comparable service and package for less cost,
we will do our best to match or beat the price. When you book our services
you're not only paying for incredible DJ entertainment, you're paying
for peace of mind.
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