HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE?
WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS DO YOU BOOK?
WHAT AREAS DO YOU COVER?
WHO WILL BE THE DISC JOCKEY AT MY EVENT?
HOW EXTENSIVE IS YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY?
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
DO YOU PROVIDE PARTY PROPS?
CAN YOU PROVIDE REFERENCES?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE OF OUR EVENT DATE DO YOU ACCEPT BOOKING REQUESTS?
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE YOUR PRICING?
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BOOKING PACKET?
CAN WE MEET OUR DISC JOCKEY IN ADVANCE?
DO YOU CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE?
CAN YOU PROVIDE MUSIC IF THE CEREMONY AND/OR COCKTAIL HOUR IS AT A DIFFERENT ROOM, FLOOR, OR LOCATION THAN THE RECEPTION?
WHAT IS YOUR BACKUP POLICY?
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT AND BOOKING TERMS?
WHEN IS MY CONTRACT DUE BACK?
CAN YOU HOLD MY DATE FOR ME?
WHAT IS YOUR OVERTIME POLICY?
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE?
I have personally been DJing since 1994. I've entertained well over one thousand weddings and other events during my career as a Tacoma DJ / Seattle DJ. The other DJs I've selected to represent us have many years of combined experience as well. Tommy, Joel and Travis all have unique personalities, but all are good with music knowledge, equipment expertise and are customer focused...a combination of qualities that are hard to find in many DJs who represent other companies.
WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS DO YOU BOOK?
Nearly all our functions are weddings; however, we also perform at many corporate events, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, school dances and community events. We specialize in elegant and upscale affairs held at specialize venues, hotels, country clubs, and historic mansions. We've also DJ'd at gun clubs, granges, private homes and senior centers! Please note that we are not only a disc jockey service, we do provide karaoke services, video and lighting services, and will even run a spotlight for an additional fee.
WHAT AREAS DO YOU COVER?
I cover all of the Greater Puget Sound Area (typically from Everett to Olympia, and the Kitsap Penninsula up to the Hood Canal). We also include Eastern Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest. I've also driven to Oregon and Idaho quite a few times for events! Please note, there may be additional fees for driving farther from home.
WHO WILL BE THE DISC JOCKEY AT MY EVENT?
I, Adam Tiegs, owner/operator, or a fine DJ of my choice (sometimes picked based on your event location, personality and musical preference). All DJs other than Adam are trusted because they believe in providing the same quality of service I expect from myself. This also depends on availability and your budget.
HOW EXTENSIVE IS YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY?
Our collection of CDs cover music from the 30s and 40s big band era through the current hits of today. The standard play list consists of over 7,000 titles that we bring to every event. I also have access to over 40,000 titles in my music library. Since I don't have enough space to physically bring my entire music library to each event, I require that any requests not on the standard play list be submitted at least one week prior to your event. That gives us enough time to research our library and make sure we have the important music for your event. I always give you the option to bring music from your own collection if we can't locate specifically what you require (on CD, MP3 disc or iPod).
WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
We use nothing but the best of brands from our sources to your ears! We use Pioneer and Denon turntable style CD Players, Denon Mixers, BBE Sonic Maximizers, DBX Equalizers, Compressors & Limiters, QSC & Crown Amplifiers and JBL, Mackie, and Yamaha Speakers! We also use Shure, Sennheiser and Phonic wireless systems along with Shure, Sennheiser, and Audix microphones, Behringer line level mixers and feedback suppressors and SKB podiums and cases. And for lighting, we use Chauvet, Martin and American DJ lights and Chauvet controllers and relays. We use Livewire & Monster Cable for most of our cabling. And we have backup equipment from brands like Numark, Crest Audio, AKG, Nady, Technics, Fender and Madison!
DO YOU PROVIDE PARTY PROPS?
We do use party props upon requests, such as for small children at birthday parties.
CAN YOU PROVIDE REFERENCES?
Yes we can. Adam even provides a list of Testimonials at the initial meeting, as well as references from other professional vendors we've worked with.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE OF OUR EVENT DATE DO YOU ACCEPT BOOKING REQUESTS?
In most cases, clients submit their request 6-12 months in advance of their date.
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE YOUR PRICING?
We have packages for weddings starting as low as $695 for a 3 hour reception on up to $1195 for an 8 hour package that includes the rehearsal, ceremony and reception. Non-wedding events start at $595. Factors that determine the rate for your event depend on who your DJ is, if your event is on a Saturday or not, the location of your event, how many people will be in attendance and how long you need music played at your event. We also have some value added equipment like haze machines, spotlights, video projectors, Karaoke or even equipment for integration with a live band. You can even add a second sound system (wireless) for a second room or outside!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BOOKING PACKET?
The booking packet includes the booking agreement, planner form, and lots of helpful planning information, which includes ideas for songs, planning tips, and even a sample timeline. Please fill out this online reservation form reserve your date or even to set up your initial consultation.
CAN WE MEET OUR DISC JOCKEY IN ADVANCE?
Prospective clients are free to schedule in-person consultations with the owner Adam Tiegs to discuss their event before signing any contract. If I am already booked on the day of your event, you can meet one of my hand picked DJs on the phone or in person if you would like prior to signing any contract. If you are unable to meet in person, then we can have a phone consultation. Typically, though, I meet potential clients in a neutral location (like a local Starbucks!) or even go to their homes. For obvious reasons, I do not allow prospective clients to sit in on events. This is disrespectful to our clients because it is their event, and it is generally frowned upon in the disc jockey community.
DO YOU CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE?
We don't carry liability insurance, just theft insurance. If we did, our rates would be much higher. If an event facility requires that we do, we can obtain temporary insurance for your event. We do specify in our contract a property damage clause. If we break something, we offer to pay for it.
CAN YOU PROVIDE MUSIC IF THE CEREMONY AND/OR COCKTAIL HOUR IS AT A DIFFERENT ROOM, FLOOR, OR LOCATION THAN THE RECEPTION?
Yes we can. We offer a remote set-up as an optional service that is already included in the price of our wedding packages that include ceremonies. The remote set-up consists of a completely separate full sound system. If your ceremony and/or cocktail location is different from that of the reception, then please choose one of these packages if you want us to provide music.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKUP POLICY
In the rare event of an emergency, a qualified backup will take the place of your assigned DJ at your event. Please see our booking agreement for more details.
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT AND BOOKING TERMS?
In order to secure our services, a minimum of $100.00 deposit (installment) must accompany your signed contract. For installment options, your balance is due the day of your event. If the same date/time period is requested by more than one client, then bookings are based on the date I receive the signed contract and payment (first come-first served). We accept checks, certified checks, money orders, or cash for payment; however, we also accept credit cards via PayPal.
WHEN IS MY CONTRACT DUE BACK?
When you submit your deposit to us, the contract is due in order to secure your date.
CAN YOU HOLD MY DATE FOR ME?
Once I have received the signed agreement and the deposit has been paid.
WHAT IS YOUR OVERTIME POLICY?
If you want to extend the length of your event at the end of your event, the overtime rate is $50 per hour, and must be paid in cash to your disc jockey prior to the start of the overtime period.
