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Q: What makes DJ Cardo Entertainment worth your investment?
A:
Our care and concern for your special event is second only to your own. We are able to bring our experience to your one special night. This means we make your vision of the perfect celebration a reality. 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.
Q: Is setup time included in your price?
A:
You never have to pay for setup or take-down 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 take-down time after your event.
Q: Do you take breaks?
A:
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!
Q: Can we choose the music played at our event?
A:
You'll be unbelievably amazed at how flexible we are when it comes to music selection! That's because with past experience 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!
Q:
Can we have a "do not play" list
?
A:
Sometimes the do not play list is equally important or more important
than the request list itself! 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 don't want should go on your
"do not
play"
list. So don't feel as though we have to play the chicken dance and
hokey poke
y
...we don't! Rest assured that if a guest requests a song t
hat is on your
"do not play"
list, it will not be played unless you authorize it.
Q: What if we want a song that you don't have?
A:
While our extensive 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. Please make sure that it is appropriate for the event especially if there are young children in attendance or if your song has material that some may find vulgar or offensive or else it will not be played. You can also submit the
"Must Play List"
at least two weeks prior to your event and we will try to get the song for you.
Q: Do you offer a contract or written agreement?
A:
Absolutely. 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!
Q: Is tipping/gratuity expected from the DJ?
A:
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.
Q: Should we feed the DJ?
A:
One of our most popular questions! The answer is that it is completely up to you. With setup and take-down 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!
Q: What is the deposit and when is the final payment due?
A:
We usually require a $100 deposit and signed contract to reserve your date. The final payment of the remaining balance is due the day of 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!
Q: How early should we book?
A:
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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