Does your pricing include setup and breakdown of equipment?

Yes. All setup time is my own time. The start time on your contract is the time that you want the DJ setup, ready to go, and playing the first note of music. It takes about an hour and a half to load-in and setup... and about an hours to breakdown and load-out. There will be no hidden costs.

How much do you charge?

People hate this answer, but, it depends. If you have a date in mind, please call for a custom price quote. Price quotes depend upon the day of the week of your event, number of hours, and what it is exactly that you want. Perhaps you just want background music for a cocktail party. Maybe you want me to entertain a bunch of 13-year olds at a Mitzvah or kid's party. Why not add up-lighting to enhance the venue's mood? It all depends. Don't worry, I've checked the competition, and I am not even near the most expensive DJ around.

Do you take breaks?

No. I play continuous music from the contracted start to end time.

I hate cheesy DJs! Will you be cheesy?

I know exactly what you mean. Just take a look on YouTube, and you will see all that I am not! I call my style, 'Classy but Fun'. Whatever the event, I want people to remember all the fun that they had. I do not want you to be embarrassed by 'cheesy' antics or an overly verbose microphone presence. Sure, I know how to get interactive with your guests. If they need some 'prodding' to get moving, I have plenty of tricks in my bag. This day is not about me. This day is not about how loud and obnoxious I can make things. I am not going to dance with your guests, make jokes and whoop and holler on the mic. This day is about providing clean, comfortable, enjoyable and pain-free entertainment. Some events do require a lot of interaction, but I place an emphasis on interaction with class and finesse.

Can you provide a microphone for announcements or toasts?

Of course. I will have a wireless as well as a wired mic.

What happens if your equipment fails?

Anything can happen, but just in case, I carry multiple backups of equipment and music. I am ready should something unfortunate happen. 

Do we need to feed the DJ?

That is certainly appreciated, but not required! Most people do not realize that when they hire a DJ to play for a 5 hour event, there are about 3 to 4 additional hours tacked on to the day for travel, setup and breakdown. So, it becomes a full day of work. Stopping to eat is not always possible. While I do carry my own snacks, if you are providing a meal for your guests, a boxed lunch, water and soft drinks are greatly appreciated.

How do I reserve a spot on your schedule?

Once you decide that you would like to confirm your time and date, just let me know and I will send a one-page contract via email.  Simply sign and mail back with your deposit. That's it!

How much deposit do your require?

That will depend upon the total contract amount, but it is typically no more than 10%. The balance of payment is expected at the end of your event.

What kind of payments do you accept?

I can take cash, Venmo, Paypal or a personal check. Details will be at the bottom of your contract.