Questions about our services...

How do the DJs dress?
Does the "contracted time" include equipment set up, travel, etc?
Can we purchase additional time at the end of the event?
Can you offer any tips or advice?
Do we need to provide anything special for you?

Do you have a video we can see?

We choose not to stock a video for several reasons. The biggest problem that we have with a video, is that it only would show our performance according to one of our client's tastes. If you were to see us do or play something that you didn't want at your function, you would probably not want to hire us. The point that we want to drive home is that the style of our performance will reflect your desires. We will play the songs you want, while avoiding the one's you don't. The level of personality and audience motivation/interaction will be at the right "temperature" for your taste too.

Many clients come to us and complain about the last DJ video they just saw. The production quality is often poor (bad lighting, sound quality, camera technique, etc.) and just in case you didn't know...Stock wedding video clips are readily available for sale, so it's very easy to fake a demo tape.

The reason most potential clients give me for wanting to see a video of us is to "hear what we sound like"...well, if you must know, we sound great! By the way, did I happen to mention that we are Professionals with 15-20 years average experience each?

Do you have additional information you could mail us?

Printing fancy full-color brochures, glossy music lists and whatever else and mailing them to everyone who asks for a copy gets really expensive. We know, because before the internet came along, we were forced to play that game too. As you know, all costs of doing business are ultimately passed along to the customer. In other words, you are paying for that fancy mailer! You should see everything you need to know about us in our website. If you still have questions, please ask. We prefer to pass these savings along to our clients.

Can we come see you play ?

If you call an entertainer and ask him or her this question and they eagerly say, "Yes, come see us at Dick and Jane's party this weekend" and then you hire this person - you may see some uninvited guests at your party too. DJ’s ‘n’ More will never conduct business like this.

If after viewing our website, checking our references and talking with us over the phone, you are still not convinced, then perhaps we should rendezvous to discuss your event in person. A personal consultation is a nominal fee of only $50. This small fee weeds out the tire kickers and will be credited back to you when you reserve our services. Besides, chances are good that during our conversation you'll actually hear a few ideas that alone are worth the fee.

What sets you apart from DJs who just moonlight in this business?

Our Disc Jockeys - Master of Ceremonies are professionals and active members of the American Disc Jockeys Association. No one offers better credentials or is more qualified to work for you. Would you trust your mouth to a part time dentist? Wouldn't you prefer to have the most experienced person pack your parachute? A weak DJ performance usually doesn't result in death or severe pain, but the unpleasant memories may linger with you for a long time.

What are the advantages of a DJ over a Band?

Don't get me wrong. Disc Jockeys love bands. They sound great on the radio and without them, what would we have to play? However, in most cases a DJ satisfies everyone's needs best.

1. You hear the songs the way you remember them, from the original artists.
2. Once we start performing, the music never stops. No band-style breaks.
3. You're not limited to one style of music. DJ's have music of any era/artist.
4. A band by it's nature commands attention. They are the centerpiece.
5. Bands need more...Food, Space and Money!
6. You will get a more polished Master of Ceremonies from an experienced DJ.
7. Volume control...we can turn the music up or down to suit your taste.
8. A professional DJ is able to create a musical flow. These smooth mixes keep the dance floor energized!

How far will you travel?

Every time we leave "the barn", so to speak, it's not a matter of "if" we will travel, but "how far". We are "Mobile DJs", so we will come to you no matter where your function is. However, if the distance is too great, we will help you locate a professional DJ service in your area at no cost.

How soon should we reserve a DJ?

Whether we're talking about banquet halls, photographers or DJs, the best stuff always goes first, so to be safe it's a good idea to reserve your DJ as soon as possible, especially during peak holiday and wedding seasons or if you are looking to hire a particular individual. That being said, we very seldom turn away a client due to lack of availability. Chances are good that the date you want can be accommodated.

How much do you charge and why do some other DJ’s charge less?

There are several factors to consider regarding what we charge. The most important of which is the day that you have chosen for your event. Weekends (Friday, SATURDAY & Sunday) during the months of May through October and December are busy, prime-time for us. Weekdays tend to be off-peak. The length of your function, location, amount of equipment requested and other requirements may also affect the price.

Please fill out the form on our "Book It" page. This gives us the information we'll need to quote you an accurate price.

Why do some DJs charge less? What's the difference? In one word "professionalism". Many DJs don't charge as much because they don't provide the high caliber type of service that we do. It all begins with experience and talent. Many of the cheaper DJs are beginners and most are merely hobbyist DJs. They may be learning their craft at your event. Our service brings you true veteran DJs with an average of 15 to 20 years DJ experience each. You get mature, personable, professional, DJs, a huge selection of music, and our high end sound equipment every time. The success of your party depends on the skill of your DJ.

What is the process for reserving your services, do we meet first?

We actually meet with a very small percentage of our clients prior to being hired. I would estimate 5% at most. If you feel comfortable with what you see on this website and learn about us in our discussion over the phone and are satisfied that we will perform as billed...then let's Book It! Some folks still want to see us in person. If that's the case, we'll schedule time to sit down together to discuss it further. Our consultation fee is just $50 and this will be credited back to you upon your reservation.

All we need to get the ball rolling is a 20% deposit. Once received, we will then email, fax or mail (your choice) a contract and any other paperwork you might need, depending on your event.

Do you provide a Master of Ceremonies for our event?

The microphone skills we learned and polished, are invaluable in helping us set the tone/mood you want at your function. Adding the right blend of Personality and Audience Involvement/Motivation is vital. All this is accomplished while keeping ourselves out of the spotlight. Anyone can claim to be an MC, but obviously the level of professionalism in this very important area differs tremendously from the trained professionals to the beginner or the “hobbyist”.

Can you provide music for my wedding ceremony?

Absolutely! We provide the processionals, recessionals and even music during the ceremony if you need it from our extensive selection of classical and contemporary favorites. Often it is difficult to hear the JP or clergy perform the service, a special reading by a friend or family member or even the bride and groom. To solve this problem a wireless microphone may be placed where needed so that all in attendance may hear what's happening.

What kind of music do you have?

Whew! Where do I start? For dancing purposes, you can expect us to have any popular and danceable song from the last 75 years. Country, Rock, Pop, Funk, Oldies, Motown, Disco, Retro 80’s and 90’s, Adult Contemporary, Christian Contemporary, Big Band, Swing...the list goes on.

Background music for social hour-cocktails, dinnertime, etc. includes a multitude of different instrumentation’s and textures.

Who selects the music at my affair and do you take requests?

At your event the DJ will take requests, and "read the crowd" and get a feel for what the guests will want to dance to. Giving the audience a chance to participate is what it's all about. However, we will filter these requests for you. If there are certain "No Play" songs on a list you may furnish or if the request would not be in the group's best interest (questionable lyrical content, awkward dance beat, etc.), we will ask that your guest give us another choice. We will do our best to keep everyone at your event happy.

Is your music library listed on your website?

We give you plenty to look at here, but for a variety of reasons, we have chosen not to publish our music library at this time. However, before we will accept a booking, music preferences will be evaluated against our music library and DJ style to ensure that we are the right DJ service for your event! If we are not, we will help you find a DJ service that better meets your needs at no additional cost.

Can I bring my own CD's for you to play?

Of course! If you have songs and you're confident that the crowd would respond favorably to hearing them, we would be more than happy to play your CDs. Let us know in advance what you will be bringing as there is a good chance we may already have them in our library.

May we select the music for the introduction of the wedding party?

About 8 out of 10 couples let us perform this function, but if you think you have a winner in mind, you may pick it. All we ask is that you choose something that is easy for us to work with. A tune where the performer raps or sings non-stop probably wouldn't function well, as it would be competing with your Master of Ceremonies for attention. On the other hand, a peppy techno instrumental with a strong beat and smooth baseline might just do the trick.

What kind of sound systems/equipment do you use?

Not to worry. Our sound systems are Professional-Grade. That means no department store components and nothing has duct tape holding it together. It's all new, reliable, well-tuned and maintained gear...big names like; Gemini, Sennheiser, JVC, Yamaha and more.

It not only sounds great, but we intentionally keep it low profile. Many DJs will overwhelm a room with unnecessarily large speakers and amplifiers, loud advertising banners and other gadgets and gizmos that create an eyesore. After all, we don't want your guests asking, "Is this a rock concert?" We perform at the finer function halls in the area, so we realize that we need to fit in and not STAND OUT!

Can you supply a light show for the dance floor?

Yes, we can! we can supply your event with dance floor lights. Our dance lights liven up night time functions with lots of bouncing colors, flash and dazzle! We offer a large set up which we usually recommend for larger corporate events, high school dances and a smaller set-up which we suggest for private functions like; wedding receptions, smaller corporate events and so forth.

Do you offer Karaoke?

Yes, we can add a Karaoke system onto our professional sound system. We supply a Karaoke CD library, all of the microphones, a monitor, song catalogs, request slips, pens, etc.

Do you offer props?

Props can add a lot to the overall party atmosphere and tend to liven up any function. Sunglasses, hats, balloon instruments and the like are available if you request it or you may bring your own.

Can we purchase additional time at the end of the event?

Yes, if available. Being one of the busiest DJ entertainment companies, our schedule is quite full. The safest way to insure that we cover the time you need is to carefully calculate the amount of time needed. A typical event needs at least 4 hours of coverage. This usually allows ample time for a social/arrival period, dinner, formalities and dancing. Weddings: If your group is over 150 and/or you are including the wedding ceremony in our time schedule, you may want to plan on 6 or 7 hours to be safe. If you need help in planning this please ask. We are pretty good at figuring this out.

Can you offer any tips or advice?

A few quickies come to mind...

A. For best audience interaction results, the DJ needs to be near the audience and the dance floor. Don't put your DJ up in the balcony or in another room, this doesn't work well for introductions, toasts, audience participation activities, etc.

B. Keep the cake close to the DJ at wedding receptions. Oftentimes the cake is across the room and around the corner at the furthest point from us. Our telescopic x-ray vision isn't what it used to be, so if you'd like us to properly officiate the cake cutting, keep it at a reasonable distance where we can see what is happening.

While we're on the subject, if you are interested in keeping the dance floor filled, there is a better way to serve the cake. Cut it between courses or toward the end of dinner and then serve it immediately as the final course. If you start dancing then cut the cake, what often happens is that when the cake and coffee is finally served...you guessed it, everyone sits back down to eat dessert.

C. Another way to insure that everyone has a good time at a wedding reception is for the bride and groom stay involved in the festivities. When guests see the newlyweds taking part in dance floor activities it helps to motivate the guests to join in too. After all, they came to see and party with you. So please don't disappear on us or transform into a lifeless wallflower.

D. Get all family and/or group photos out of the way before we start dancing. Otherwise, it could kill the dance floor.

E. We love the older folks, but let's keep them a little further from the dance floor. They don't appreciate bass and treble the way the younger guests do. Sometimes even soft piano irritates them.

F. Include the DJ, photographer, videographer, event coordinator, etc. in your meal plan and at a table in the room. Sending your professionals to another room far, far away for dinner insures that if a Kodak moment occurs, someone wants to propose a special toast, the music mysteriously dies or something else occurs that requires our attention, we will all miss it.

If your hired professionals are eating outside the room (or sometimes even in the same room), you should check with the function manager to see at what point they plan to serve them. Many halls will feed the professionals after everyone else is served. The problem here is that everyone is finishing dinner and ready to start the show...while your professionals are still waiting for or are just receiving their food. Solution: ask that the professionals be served as soon as possible.

G. If your event is being held in a facility that hosts multiple functions simultaneously, it would be a good idea to inspect for wall thickness or distance from room to room. During the quiet times of the blessing, toast or even during dinner, you would probably rather not feel the bass vibrations pounding from an event in another room.

H. For the smoothest presentation, make sure that your photographer and/or videographer is reserved for all or most of the event. Occasionally, one of those vendors will approach us and say "I'm only here for another ? hour, so I hope you can get all the formalities done by then." And then to make them happy we must cram all of the planned activities in quickly, rather than spacing them out properly to create a nice flow to the event.

I. Don't wear a watch! Relax and enjoy the affair. You have survived months of planning and have hired qualified professionals to run the event, so don't feel the need to play traffic cop on this special occasion. You owe it to yourself to take this time to enjoy and savor all the hard work you've put into making this day special. After the affair, look forward to the many compliments you'll receive about how absolutely fabulous your event was. Thanks to your dedication, you have created special memories that will last forever.

J. Get everything in writing! I receive frequent phone calls from distressed people who have received news at the last minute that their DJ is not able to make it. Usually, these DJs were hired with a handshake. No matter how well you think you know someone, and no matter if the promised performance is for a fee or for free, always protect yourself and get a written commitment.

K. Don't forget your P's and Q's. While your party staff has had the pleasure of serving you in the planning and carrying out of your affair, it's always nice for them to receive a special thank you by way of an email, letter or phone call following your the event. If you felt the service was outstanding, tipping is appropriate. A 10-20% gratuity is customary.

Do we need to supply anything special for you?

Our needs are very simple. In most cases a solid 6 or 8 foot skirted banquet table and a power outlet within 25 feet is all we need. Just like the other tables in the room, you'll want to supply a table cloth/skirt matching your theme/decor. You can count on us not to drape any obnoxious orange banners that say "Super Jocks" or the like in front of the table. If your event is outside, we would need some sort of overhead cover. (tent, porch, garage, gazebo, etc.).