You hired your Entertainer, Now What? It is very important to get together with your Entertainer to discuss
the important details of your reception or sequence of events. Ask your Entertainer if they have a party planner.
By filling the planner out and discussing every detail with your Entertainer, it guarantees you and your DJ are
on the same wave length. What exactly should you discuss? Please read the following.
Do you provide a written contract?
It is important to get your booking confirmed in writing. All terms should be well defined to
avoid future complications.
Do you have back-up equipment in case of emergencies?
Even professional equipment can fail, don't let this put an early end to your event. It is
important to know that there is back-up equipment should an emergency arise.
Do you use equipment of professional quality?
There is a difference between home audio equipment and professional equipment. An Entertainer's
equipment should be designed to sound crisp at all listening levels as well as durable.
Will you listen to all my concerns and inputs?
A professional Entertainer should welcome your input and ideas. You should meet with your
Entertainer prior to your event to discuss your selections and make suggestions. Special requests should
not be a problem.
Will the entertainer I meet be the entertainer at my function?
Simply put, yes. Good Vibrations believes that you should be able to meet the person that
will entertain you and your guests, unlike other agencies that do not allow you to meet your entertainer until
the day of the event.
What if my entertainer cannot make my event?
Good Vibrations has DJs who are on-call, and you will always be guaranteed to have a
professional DJ at your occasion, if this becomes the case. Good Vibrations looks at this as the type
of job that you cannot just call in sick, but we must all understand that there are circumstances which
are beyond all of our control, so again I do have back up DJs on-call.
Will the music be played at an appropriate level?
A professional Entertainer knows to keep the volume at a level appropriate for the guests,
especially during the cocktail and dinner hours.
Is your company a business or just a hobby?
Good Vibrations is a full-time business - meaning that our office is manned 4 days a week
9:00am - 9:00pm to answer your questions and concerns, and also so that you may speak with a person and not
a machine. If you do get a machine, we will return your call within 24 hours.
Will my Entertainer dress appropriately?
Anthony will always be dressed to the occasion. Tuxedos are a must for Weddings (unless
otherwise specified by the client), all other occasions require Suit, Shirt and Tie, or Smart Casual, and
yes, Anthony will dress in costume for your Halloween Events.
Do your Entertainer's specify a set-up time?
Your Entertainer will specify a set-up time that should be no later than one hour prior
to your event.
Does the setup time affect the time that I have scheduled for my Entertainer?
No, the setup time is the Entertainer's time to prepare for your event. This time should
not affect their hired time to entertain at your event.
What type of experience do your Entertainers have?
He or she should be experienced enough to handle any unforeseen circumstances, and help
emcee the night, not just provide the music to dance. The DJ should offer dinner and cocktail music during
the meal and work with the other wedding professionals such as the photographer and caterer.
What type of events do your Entertainers most regularly play?
The correct answer is weddings. There are many Entertainers out there who serve other
"markets" and only dabble in weddings when one comes along. For instance, Good Vibrations does
over 80% of it's business in wedding receptions.
Can your company supply local references?
The real key to an Entertainer's service is repeat business and word-of-mouth advertising.
You can believe a person a lot more than a slick brochure sent to you in the mail.
Is the price of your Entertainer a good value?
Shop around but don't go for the bottom line. There are bargain basement Entertainment
services out there and there are Entertainment services where you really get more than your money's worth!
Will my Entertainer play a wide variety of music?
You want someone who will entertain everyone at the reception and know how to gear the
music to you and your guests. The music library should contain everything from big band, oldies and disco
to the latest dance, country and rock, and should be on digital compact disc. They should also offer to
purchase any of your special songs that they do not currently have in their music libraries. Ask for a
sample music listing.
Who will be my Entertainer at my function?
Watch out for the bait switch. Will you know who is going to be the entertainer? You
should. It should not be a surprise who he/she will be. You should be able to have contract with your
Entertainer from the date of signing your Entertainer's contract. How much will the day cost? Are there
any options for overtime? How much of a deposit do you require? What happens in the case of cancellation
or postponement?
Can I see my Entertainer perform?
In order to respect the privacy of my clients, it is not possible to invite potential
clients to see the DJ at other's events. If it were possible, the amount of time that you would spend
at the event would most likely not be enough to fully assess the DJ's capabilities.
How much do you help to coordinate events?
This has to be one of Good Vibrations strong points. We have found over the years that
many events need a little guidance. We will coordinate with you and your caterer, photographer, etc. to
insure that your event runs as smooth as bridal silk. From scheduling your introductions to your
farewell dance. All of your entertainment concerns will be handled in the most professional manner.
Do you play requests?
Yes. I provide my clients with a list of the most popular music I bring with me to
every event. Many of my clients go over my list with a highlighter pen and make special notations
for "must play" type songs, and remember I'm not only concerned with what you would like
to have played, I'm also equally concerned with what you don't want played.
Do you take breaks?
No. I do not wish to break up the flow of the music unless appropriate.
How do you handle yourself on the microphone?
I try not to overdo it. I feel your guests are not interested in hearing the
Entertainer "ham it up" over the microphone. While I make all the announcements with my
microphone, it is not uncommon to see the DJ out among your guests encouraging requests.
Do you put on a show?
No. That does not mean that I won't interact with your guests, but what I do and
say is meant to draw attention to the attendants not the Entertainer. I feel that you have spent an
awful lot of time in your planning for this day, and you don't need "The Blues Brothers", "Elvis",
or any other member of "Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus" taking away from a day that will be gone
before you know it., But on the other hand if that is what you want I'm sure that I can make
arrangements to help you out.
How far in advance do we need to book?
My dates start booking out twelve to six months in advance. However, on many occasions
I book dates as late as a couple of months ahead of time.
We want to book. What do we do next?
Please visit my Contact Page to provide your important information to me.
