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This page is designed to answer some of the more common questions asked by our clients.  If you do not see the answer to your question, please email us or call (607) 275-3573 or (607) 725-7423.
 
Q: What do you charge?
Q: What do you offer?
Q: Can we request a specific DJ?
Q: Can we meet with our DJ prior to our event?
Q: What time do you arrive at the party?
Q: Will our Disc Jockey take requests?
Q: Will our Disc Jockey do overtime?
Q: Are you insured?
Q: Do you have cordless mics, wear a tux and bring tons of music?
Q: How far in advance should we book our party?
Q: When is our balance due?
Q: What forms of payment are accepted?

 

Q: What do you charge?
A: Prices are determined not only by how many hours of entertainment you will need at your event, but also the time which is logged in pre-event in preparation. Some of the more time consuming elements, like a Love Story, can take several hours to prepare and rehearse. It is in the your best interest to schedule a free entertainment evaluation. Find out what is available to you and what you like and don't like. Not only will you be able to determine if this is the best entertainment option for you, but it is also the only real way to determine what services you will need and give you an accurate price.

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Q: What do you offer?
A: Highly personalized entertainment. You can expect that Jimmie Malone will personally keep in contact with you througout the planning process and guide you through all of your entertainment-related decisions. You're going to have great music at your event, but you will also have so much more. You will have real entertainment, full of memorable moments that your guests will continue talking about for years! Your event will become the standard by which others are measured.

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Q: Can we request a specific DJ?
A: While Astounding Sound is a company employing a handful of highly talented DJs, most events are handled by Jimmie Malone personally. Bassem Eldakar is available by request based on his availability.

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Q: What forms of payment are accepted?
A: Cash, checks made out to Astounding Sound, and Visa and Mastercard.

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Q: What time do you arrive at the party?
A: This will be discussed with you ahead of the event to ensure plenty of time to load in and set up equipment prior to the arrival of your first guest. Depending on the venue and set up required, this can be from 1-3 hours before your event starting time.

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Q: Will our Disc Jockey do overtime?
A: Yes, most definitely.  It is, however, recommended that you discuss this with us before assuming that we will be available to do overtime, especially if your party ends relatively early.  If you let us know ahead of time that you may need overtime, we will make all the necessary arrangements to be free for the hour following your party.  Generally it is encouraged to book hours ahead of time because this will save you money and you won't have to sweat the details on the day of the affair.

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Q: Will our Disc Jockey take requests?
A: Absolutely!  We cherish the valuable feedback from your guests that lets us know exactly how to keep them happy.  You are welcome to let us know ahead of time if there are certain songs that you wish not to be played. You set the tone for the entire event! 

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Q: Are You Insured?
A: Yes, it comes with the territory when you own a business. Thankfully many venues and halls are beginning to require proof of insurance from outside vendors. Make sure you hire only professionals who are fully insured!

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Q: Can we meet with our DJ prior to our event?
A: In order to provide you with the best possible service we recommend scheduling a minimum of one consultation with your DJ within the two weeks prior to your event. Some events such as weddings benefit from additional planning sessions in the months preceding them. In the event that you are planning from out of town or your schedule can not accomodate a face to face appointment, extra efforts will be made to plan for every detail via the phone and email.

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Q: When is our balance due?
A: Your initial payment of 1/3 the total contract price is due upon reserving your date. Balances are due 14 days prior to your event.

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Q: Do you have cordless microphones, wear a tuxedo and bring tons of music?
A: Chances are if you're asking these questions, you've been visiting other DJ websites! The truth is, this is the bare minimum requirement to be a DJ and should be the price of entry, not a unique selling point. If you find a DJ who advertises the "best sound system" or the "most music," let me give you a few good questions to ask them:

How do you engage and entertain the guests?

What unique ideas do you have to make my event better?

What sort of training have you undergone to make yourself a better entertainer?

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Q: How far in advance should we book our party?
A: You should secure your date with the service providers of your choice as soon as you know they are right for you. Prime dates can book more than a year in advance for all wedding related services including entertainment, photography and even cake preparation.

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