What music genres are in your collection?
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, Punk Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing, World
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Describe your DJ style:
Stax O Wax DJ Productions can provide all styles of DJs, from mild to wild, and everything in between. When you hire Stax O Wax, you decide how much interaction is right for your wedding. We give you exactly what you want.
What is your usual attire?
Our attire consists of an all black uniform. Black slacks, black dress shirt, black bow tie, black vest with white musical notes on the front. We look very professional and get compliments on our attire all the time.
If you do not have one of the songs pre-requested by the client, do you require that they provide it?
Stax O Wax DJs has a very extensive library of over 70,000 songs on our website from which to choose. If you can't find it on that database, we will make every effort to track down your advanced requests from places like iTunes or Rhapsody(that's a total of over 10,500,000 songs).
How many other DJs do you work with?
Stax O Wax has 17 employees that work exclusively for our company. We NEVER sub-contract our work, so you are assured to get only the most professional, and friendly DJs in the wedding industry.
What is the minimum amount of time you will DJ for?
Our entry level package is called the "Wedding Economy Package" which is up to 3 hours of playing time. You can add hours onto that package if you wish. All of the other wedding packages are up to 6 hours of playing time.
Is the client able to meet the DJ before booking?
Yes, you can meet our friendly and helpful staff, and we will be happy to discuss and customize a wedding package for you.
Do you specialize in any ethnic or international events?
Stax O Wax DJ Productions does not specialize in any ethnic music however, we will be happy to play any and all of your favorites if you let us know what they are.
Do you bring your own equipment?
Stax O Wax DJs owns all of its own equipment. We only use the very best DJ equipment in the industry (Pioneer, Mackie, Numark, Shure). This assures that you will have the the most reliable and best sound equipment for your event.
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
We have many different options that you can add to any one of our packages. Just go to our website www.staxowax.com and click on the Options & Add-ons buttons.
How much time do you usually need to set up? Do you require that the site or client provide a table for you to set up on?
Most banquet facilities provide a 6ft table for the DJ. Usually we need 1 to 1 1/2 hours before hand to set up the equipment. This makes sure that everything looks great as you & your guests arrive.
Do you have any extra space requirements?
8'x10'
(8ft from the wall & 10ft wide.)
Do you usually emcee the event or talk between songs?
With all of our wedding packages the DJ will emcee the special events through out the scheduled playing time.
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
You do not feed our DJs. We eat before we get to your event. This fact alone can save you $100.
Will you arrange for recorded music to play during your breaks?
N/A
What is your backup plan in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
We always have DJs on call in case of illness or injury. Stax O Wax has performed at over 12,000 events. We have never missed or even been late to a single performance. Stax O Wax has an ON-Time Guarantee stating if we are more than 15 minutes late of the scheduled starting time, you get us for FREE!
What is your overtime rate?
Overtime rates vary depending on the package that you choose. All of our prices and overtime rates can be viewed on our website at www.staxowax.com, just click on the "Weddings" button.
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Stax O Wax DJ Productions services all of Chicagoland and most of the Rockford area without a travel charge. We also serve the surrounding states. Just give us a call for a quote.