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Availability

The Number One Frequently Asked Question: "Are you open on my date?"

It's the very first question everyone asks when they contact me. It's also one of the biggest challenges in the special event business because the demand for quality entertainers well exceeds the supply on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

I am not a high-volume company. I believe in less events and more attention to my customers. This higher customer service even extends to people I cannot help due to availability. Please call or e-mail me so we can find out if I am still open on your date. If not, I promise to do my best to refer you to a quality company. I even keep calendars of several great DJ's so continuing your search will not be futile.

Pricing

Another popular question is "How much do you charge?"

I always base my fees on the scope of work. I do many types of events, which can differ greatly in the amount of planning, travel, equipment and labor required.

My fee is divided into two equal parts:

(1) Date Reservation Fee - 50% of the total fee is required to secure my services. This non-refundable fee is due with the completed contract, and is the only way to guarantee the date for your event. "Single event focus" means exactly that; I never double-book or subcontract the event to another person.

(2) Performance Fee - The balance is due on the date of the event, although many clients prefer to make this payment in advance, to help minimize the "to-do" list on a very important day.

ALWAYS included in my fee:

• Pre-event planning and resources
• Travel time
• Performance time
• All music, equipment and microphones
• All emcee services needed to orchestrate your event
• Set up & removal time

NEVER included in my fee:

• Overtime charges
• Any hidden costs or add-on charges
• Taxes or surcharge


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