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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking, Contracting, and Financial
Do you offer a written agreement?
Yes, a written agreement signed by you and I become the contract when I am hired. Any amendments to the original contract signed by both you and I becomes part of the original contract. This contract along with your deposit secures your event.. Also, it is a legally binding document that insures I will be at your event and it insures yoy pay the amount as written in the contract.
How long will you hold our date for us?
The signed contract and the deposit secures your date. Until I receive both, the date will remain open.
How much of a deposit is required to secure a date?
One half of the agreed full amount is required to secure your date.
Are you insured?
Yes, I have liability insurance.
When is my contract due back?
The contract and the deposit will secure your date. The contract needs to be signed and returned aling with your deposit.
What is your cancellation policy?
The deposit is non-refundable. A written letter canceling the event must be received within 30 days of the event or the full amount stated in the contract is due.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards (through the web site only), and checks.
When is the balance due?
If paying by cash or check, the balance is due on or before the event date. If paying by credit card, pay through payment gateway on website and the balance is due two weeks before the event date to allow time for the transaction to clear.
How much is it for you to continue past the time stated in the contract (overtime)?
Overtime is $75 an hour in cash the day of the event. The money is due prior to the overtime starting.
Do you have traveling and gas charges?
Anything over 30 miles will be charged a $0.50 per mile travel charge. Anything exceeding 150 miles will require accommodations to be made for an overnight stay in a hotel.
Music
How do you keep your music selection up to date?
I subscribe to a music service created for professionals in the music entertainment industry. I get receive updates of music that is coming out and have the ability to get music that I may not have that you have requested. If I don’t have a song that you requested played, I will get it.
How involved can we be in selecting music?
You can be involved in as much selection of music as you like. You can give us songs and genres that you want played throughout the night. If there are any special songs you want played, we will play them.
Can we submit a do not play list?
Yes, any songs or genre of music you do not want played will not be played. Let us know the genre or the songs.
Do you take requests from our guests?
Yes, you and your guests can request a song and we will play them. If a guest requests a song that is on your do not play list, we will not play it or we will ask you if you want the song played.
When do we need to submit our music requests?
At least two weeks before the wedding. I make a timeline of the reception that you have to approve before the wedding. Then I put those songs in a log on the computer for your event. If anything changes, that is fine.
You just have to let me know.
Can you provide music for our ceremony?
If the ceremony is at the same location or nearby, we can provide the music for the ceremony.
Venue and day of event
Will you be the DJ at our event?
Yes, I will be the DJ at your event.
What if something happens and you can’t make the wedding?
Occasionally, something does happen that I may not be able to do your event. If it happens, I have some DJ’s that will stand in for me. I will specifically call you and let you know that I can’t come and who will be in my place.
Have you played at our reception site before?
As a DJ, I play a lot of different venues. But I can’t play in all of them. If I haven’t been at your site before, I will call the planner and set up an appointment to see it before your event.
When do you arrive to set up for our event?
I arrive at least an hour before your event.
What will you wear to our wedding?
A black suit or tuxedo.
What will you wear when you set up and tear down?
I will wear a nice outfit while setting up and tearing down. After I set up, I will change into a suit for the wedding.
What do you require from us?
The only thing I require is adequate shelter and enough power for my equipment to work.
Do you require a meal?
No, I do not require a meal. However, if you would like to add me to your list of guests for the caterer and give me a meal that is your choice.
Do you take any breaks?
Except for an occasional bathroom break, I do not take breaks. There will be music playing at all times.
Do you “emcee” our event and make all the announcements?
Yes, I will be your emcee. I will make sure everything is going as it should.
What is your policy on smoking and alcohol?
I do not smoke or drink while I am working.
What do you do to motivate the crowd?
As I am working, I read the crowd. I see what songs work better and use the type of genre and style to keep people dancing. I play a variety of music that keeps the upbeat and slowness of dancing music. Sometimes, I will make an announcement about a specific song. Especially if it is a dedication.
Preliminary
What is included in my cost?
I will customize your event. At our intitial meeting, we will discuss what you would want and don’t want at your event. What we agree upon is what you will get at your event for the price we agree upon.
May we meet with you in person?
My requirement is to meet with you in person at least once to go over everything. Generally, I try to meet with you two times. One for a general meeting to go over everything and the other two weeks before the event to go over the song selections and any changes. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or call me and I will be glad to answer them.
May we speak to past and/or present clients?
Yes, you can. You can also check out our testimonial page on our website for information from past clients.
Can we visit you at a performance?
You cannot visit us while we are a private event.
However, if we are playing at a bar or a public event, you can visit us.
Do you have a wireless microphone?
Yes, I will personally assist with the wedding toasts at the bridal table or any other requirements you need.
Do you have a light show?
Yes, there are various light shows to choose from. It depends how big the venue is and what kind of lights you prefer.
Do you set up a sign or banner?
No, I don’t do any promoting of myself or Excalibur Entertainment. I am there to make your event memorable. If a guest requests a business card, I will give them one.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, A certificate of liability insurance will be avaliable on request.
Booking, Contracting, and Financial
Do you offer a written agreement?
Yes, a written agreement signed by you and I become the contract when I am hired. Any amendments to the original contract signed by both you and I becomes part of the original contract. This contract along with your deposit secures your event.. Also, it is a legally binding document that insures I will be at your event and it insures yoy pay the amount as written in the contract.
How long will you hold our date for us?
The signed contract and the deposit secures your date. Until I receive both, the date will remain open.
How much of a deposit is required to secure a date?
One half of the agreed full amount is required to secure your date.
Are you insured?
Yes, I have liability insurance.
When is my contract due back?
The contract and the deposit will secure your date. The contract needs to be signed and returned aling with your deposit.
What is your cancellation policy?
The deposit is non-refundable. A written letter canceling the event must be received within 30 days of the event or the full amount stated in the contract is due.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards (through the web site only), and checks.
When is the balance due?
If paying by cash or check, the balance is due on or before the event date. If paying by credit card, pay through payment gateway on website and the balance is due two weeks before the event date to allow time for the transaction to clear.
How much is it for you to continue past the time stated in the contract (overtime)?
Overtime is $75 an hour in cash the day of the event. The money is due prior to the overtime starting.
Do you have traveling and gas charges?
Anything over 30 miles will be charged a $0.50 per mile travel charge. Anything exceeding 150 miles will require accommodations to be made for an overnight stay in a hotel.
Music
How do you keep your music selection up to date?
I subscribe to a music service created for professionals in the music entertainment industry. I get receive updates of music that is coming out and have the ability to get music that I may not have that you have requested. If I don’t have a song that you requested played, I will get it.
How involved can we be in selecting music?
You can be involved in as much selection of music as you like. You can give us songs and genres that you want played throughout the night. If there are any special songs you want played, we will play them.
Can we submit a do not play list?
Yes, any songs or genre of music you do not want played will not be played. Let us know the genre or the songs.
Do you take requests from our guests?
Yes, you and your guests can request a song and we will play them. If a guest requests a song that is on your do not play list, we will not play it or we will ask you if you want the song played.
When do we need to submit our music requests?
At least two weeks before the wedding. I make a timeline of the reception that you have to approve before the wedding. Then I put those songs in a log on the computer for your event. If anything changes, that is fine.
You just have to let me know.
Can you provide music for our ceremony?
If the ceremony is at the same location or nearby, we can provide the music for the ceremony.
Venue and day of event
Will you be the DJ at our event?
Yes, I will be the DJ at your event.
What if something happens and you can’t make the wedding?
Occasionally, something does happen that I may not be able to do your event. If it happens, I have some DJ’s that will stand in for me. I will specifically call you and let you know that I can’t come and who will be in my place.
Have you played at our reception site before?
As a DJ, I play a lot of different venues. But I can’t play in all of them. If I haven’t been at your site before, I will call the planner and set up an appointment to see it before your event.
When do you arrive to set up for our event?
I arrive at least an hour before your event.
What will you wear to our wedding?
A black suit or tuxedo.
What will you wear when you set up and tear down?
I will wear a nice outfit while setting up and tearing down. After I set up, I will change into a suit for the wedding.
What do you require from us?
The only thing I require is adequate shelter and enough power for my equipment to work.
Do you require a meal?
No, I do not require a meal. However, if you would like to add me to your list of guests for the caterer and give me a meal that is your choice.
Do you take any breaks?
Except for an occasional bathroom break, I do not take breaks. There will be music playing at all times.
Do you “emcee” our event and make all the announcements?
Yes, I will be your emcee. I will make sure everything is going as it should.
What is your policy on smoking and alcohol?
I do not smoke or drink while I am working.
What do you do to motivate the crowd?
As I am working, I read the crowd. I see what songs work better and use the type of genre and style to keep people dancing. I play a variety of music that keeps the upbeat and slowness of dancing music. Sometimes, I will make an announcement about a specific song. Especially if it is a dedication.
Preliminary
What is included in my cost?
I will customize your event. At our intitial meeting, we will discuss what you would want and don’t want at your event. What we agree upon is what you will get at your event for the price we agree upon.
May we meet with you in person?
My requirement is to meet with you in person at least once to go over everything. Generally, I try to meet with you two times. One for a general meeting to go over everything and the other two weeks before the event to go over the song selections and any changes. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or call me and I will be glad to answer them.
May we speak to past and/or present clients?
Yes, you can. You can also check out our testimonial page on our website for information from past clients.
Can we visit you at a performance?
You cannot visit us while we are a private event.
However, if we are playing at a bar or a public event, you can visit us.
Do you have a wireless microphone?
Yes, I will personally assist with the wedding toasts at the bridal table or any other requirements you need.
Do you have a light show?
Yes, there are various light shows to choose from. It depends how big the venue is and what kind of lights you prefer.
Do you set up a sign or banner?
No, I don’t do any promoting of myself or Excalibur Entertainment. I am there to make your event memorable. If a guest requests a business card, I will give them one.
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, A certificate of liability insurance will be avaliable on request.