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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How
many Bar and Bat Mitzvah receptions have you performed at ?
a. The market in Florida is much smaller than
in the major cities so there are not as many opportunities here. As of
November 1, 2008, I have performed at about 50 all over New England.
This includes the times I trained as an assistant in preparation to
offering the service myself.
2. May I
see you perform at a Mitzvah reception?
a. This would be totally up to the parent
of the Mitzvah child. If you are invited to view my service at the
event, please remember that everything is custom tailored to my client's
particular needs. As a policy I do not allow people just to "pop-in"
without the parent's knowledge.
3.
How much do you charge?
a. There are three packages to choose from
in range from a no-frills $999 package up to $3999 in Greater Fort Myers,
There are additional fees for add-ons such as Game Show, inflatables,
travel and lodging, and more. In
comparison to my fellow Florida DJ colleagues, that is well above
"average" - but then again, you aren't looking for an average
DJ/Entertainer are you?
4. Why
are you so expensive?
a. For the level of service I provide, I am
considered very well priced.
Consider that Jim Casey Entertainment is actually a division of my
business called myfloridadiscjockey.com, LLC. All of the divisions are Entertainment
related so that I may keep up to date with trends and help my future
clientele even more.
Along with maintaining a professional office at 500 Southborough Drive,
I am fully insured, belong to both major Disc Jockey Associations,
started the only Association for Florida DJs called the Florida Disc Jockey
Network, own the
Florida Mitzvah
Planner, constantly receive training from the Top professionals in
the country to maintain an edge to my service, etc.
In
other words, I am among the elite as a Full-Time Professional. 90% of
DJs in this country are Part-Time Hobbyists.
5.
Are you limited to only 4 or 5 Hours because you have another event?
a. In most cases NO! Unfortunately the
venue dictates the time allotted for a reception. I will generally play
only ONE EVENT PER DAY. This assures you that the quality of Disc Jockey
Services you will receive from me will be very high.
6.
How early do you arrive prior to a bar/bat mitzvah?
a. My arrival time is generally 60-90
minutes prior and setup is complete between 30-45 minutes before stated
contract time. You are never charged for this, but if there is any extra
time required outside of 90 minutes (i.e. the venue requires someone to
be setup 4 hours early) will be charged a nominal early set-up fee of
$150 per hour (rounded to nearest hour).
7.
What do you wear?
a. I will always dress in appropriate
attire according to the event and your wishes. I have worn tuxedos,
tie-dye, football shirts, etc. I will wear whatever the theme of the day
is.
8.
I've heard horror stories of drunk DJs, DJs that smoke like a chimney.
Do you do either of those??
a. ABSOLUTELY NOT! It is truly the act of
an unprofessional DJ to smoke and/or drink while on the job. In fact,
even off the job I do NOT smoke or DRINK!
9.
Will the DJ act as a Master of Ceremony?
Yes, if that is what you prefer (90-95% do)
10. Do
you have dancers and/or motivators?
Yes, at
the rate of $300 per dancer for up to 4 hours.
11. Are
you able to play continuous music?
a. Yes...the music never stops
12.
Today's music tends to be vulgar, but that's what my child likes. Any
suggestions?
a. I agree that today's music gets carried
away. That's why I make sure that any of the newer songs that get played
are "radio friendly". You will hear bleeps, or scratches, but the kids
truthfully know the words.
13. Do
you use any theatrical lighting?
a.
Yes, but only a very basic set of four lights. I will refer you to a
Lighting Specialist for something more complex.
14. Do
you need a table?
a. Yes. I do require two tables of 4-6 feet
in length.
15. Are
there any special needs for your equipment?
a. Other than the normal precautions for
any electrical equipment, no.
16. It
is possible to get a demo tape?
a. No. A tape would be too easy too
manipulate and I could make myself look like the ultimate everything if
I so desired. It could also give you a false impression that I am only
one type of DJ. I want you to have an honest opinion and view about me
and the services I offer. To that end, many past clients have graciously
given me permission to post their phone numbers and/or emails for you to
contact them and also there are testimonials about my services.
17. How
many breaks will you take, how often, and for how long?
a. I do not break during the reception as
the music remains continuous.
18. What
is the payment schedule?
a. A $400.00 non-refundable retainer fee is
due when you book my services and the balance is due seven days prior to
a bar/bat mitzvah reception by MONEY ORDER or CERTIFIED CHECK. Personal
checks are NOT accepted for final payment.
19. What
if I do bounce a check?
a. You will be charged the state maximum of
$35.00 in addition to the amount of the check as well as a late fee of
$150
20. What
happens if my payment is late?
a. A late fee of $150 will be added for all
final payments that are late.
21. What
is the cancellation policy?
a. Events cancelled within 180 days of
event date will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee (50% of the
remaining balance) , events cancelled within 120 days will be subject to
a 100% cancellation fee due to the likelihood that I would not be able
to re-book that date in such a short period of time. Please look at the
contract for more information.
22. What
happens if you get sick or some tragic event happens in your life, do we
have a backup?
a. YES! There are backups with experience
at the ready through the Florida Disc Jockey Network. You will NOT be left
stranded without music at your wedding reception!
23. Do
you Sub-Contract your work out?
a. NO! I am and have been an independent DJ
Service since 1997. Once you contact me, I am the only person you deal
with. I do NOT send an inexperienced friend to ”cover” the event. You
paid for Experience and that's what you get with Jim Casey
Entertainment! If I unable to do your Mitzvah reception, I will REFER
another member of the Florida Disc Jockey Network with similarly high
standards that Jim Casey Entertainment has.
24. I
would like to have two DJ's at my reception. Is that possible?
a. Yes, subject to availability! The extra
charge will be $999 for the duration.
25. Why
is there a venue fee to play at DiMillo's or inside at Camp Hammond?
a. Any venue including DiMillo's that only
has stairs access to the reception hall there, or at Camp Hammond in
Yarmouth which has a difficult upstairs setup has a $500 fee applied to
the contract. This is done because of the extra time that it takes to
set up at such a venue and to pay for the help that I require to move
equipment in and out of the venue.
26. Why
is your price $1000 higher to play on Great Diamond Island or any other
island?
a. Any event that is not on the mainland
takes a lot of extra time to prepare for and is costly to service. The
price includes my transportation and any incidentals associated with
that.
27. What
does your equipment consist of?
a. Only professional Disc Jockey Equipment
Please call me toll-free at (888) MY-FLA-DJor email me
jim<at>myfloridadiscjockey.com
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