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The DJ Crew

The DJ Crew provides service to all of Northeast Ohio using a two-DJ concept of a lead DJ 
and an assistant DJ at every event, specializing in wedding receptions. Our clients not 
only enjoy having their events coordinated and ran smoothly, but also appreciate an atmosphere and
dance floor that is tailored and constantly adapted to them and their guests.




Event Coordination
  
Most brides and grooms wish they had one person to handle the bridal party entrance, toasts, cake cutting, dances, bouquet/garter, other special events, and bring a synergy between your caterer, photographer, videographer, music, and announcements.

But with The DJ Crew, you have two trained DJs watching over your reception.
We enjoy working with your other vendors. The goal is to give you more time to do what you want to do and this represents 1/3 of our training.

Whether you choose do all, a few, or create some of your own reception events, we are there to make sure they happen smoothly.  


Presentation
  
Think of your reception this way:  It is the biggest party you are ever going to have thrown in your life, in your honor. The atmosphere, energy, and attitude should reflect what you two want and the experience you want your guests to have.

We do detailed and extensive prep work to make sure your entrance, dinner, dances, and general feel are about you, your family, and friends. We listen, give advice when asked, and help you put it all together.

Then on that day, it’s showtime. Your show, not ours. 


Music Adaptation
  
Your events went smoothly. Atmosphere is incredible. Now the apex of your reception, your dance floor, can either dwindle to people leaving or can make a mark in your guests’ memories as being one of the most phenomenal parties they have ever been to.

We know that you are not going to have the same dance floor at the beginning of the night as you do at the end. That’s why we DJ moment-to-moment, constantly reading and adapting to your crowd. We train our DJs in not only music knowledge, but intelligent flow and transition.

Your reception is a unique blend of both your families and friends. Your music should match.  

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Zendlo Photography	The DJ Crew is among, if not the best at what they do. They are capable, entertaining, read and control the mood of the evening with skill. They are true professionals that work with ALL the vendors needed to make a wedding a success.
Graham River	The DJ Crew is tops! They know the numbers for a great event! Great DJ's + Great Music + Perfect Timing = The best reception party ever! Chris Baldwin Graham River Productions PhotoBooth & Video www.GrahamRiver.com (330) 606-1118
Drobny Studio	These guys are great and we love working with them. John Hall, Drobny Studio

Q: How do I book my date?
A: First, please contact us and verify that we are still available. We have the capacity to provide service for up to 7 events per day in 2009 and dates with up to 3 spots available have booked out in a day. Please DO NOT just send in your deposit in. Once you have confirmed we are still available, a $100 minimum deposit will secure service. We ask that you include both your and your fiancé’s last name, along with the date, in the memo portion of your check (or in the notes section if your deposit is made online). 

Q: Why do we need 2 DJ’s at our reception? 
A: When we say we take care of everything for you on your wedding day, we really mean it. A great example of this is the grand entrance (when you make your entrance at the beginning of your reception). While one DJ is lining up you and your bridal party in the lobby, reconfirming the pronunciation of names and making sure all are present and accounted for, the other DJ is preparing the music for the grand entrance, notifying the photographer you will be entering momentarily, notifying the hall the best man’s toast is right after the entrance so it can be poured, as well as getting all of your guests seated. A lot is happening in a short amount of time. Coordination between the two DJs is a necessity. For more see Why The Crew.

Q: How much are The DJ Crew services?
A: Pricing is based on when the event takes place (time of year/day of week), geographic location (if the event is within our normal area of coverage), and the type of event. 
We do offer reduced rates for non-Saturday events as well as off-season dates.

Our base contracts are based on 5 hours of service for a wedding reception. 
This is the recommended minimum number of hours.
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Q: How early do you set up, and is that included in your playing time?
A: We usually arrive about an hour before our playing time. This allows us to coordinate and confirm events and times with the hall, photographer, etc. If necessary we will make arrangements to set up earlier if it conflicts with the arrival of your guests. Set up and break down time do not infringe on your contracted play time.

Q: What if you don’t have a song that we want?
A: This is one of the main reasons we discuss your event in advance. If we do not have a song in our current music catalog, we have multiple resources available to us to ensure we can acquire it. Brides and grooms sometimes wish to bring a few CDs for us to mix into flow of the evening, which is fine with us too. It’s your day!

Q: Can you provide ceremony music?
A: Yes. We approach ceremony music with the same detail and exactness we would your first dance.

Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes. 

Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We have been in business since 1998, incorporated in 2000.

Q: What is your normal length of playing time?
A: All of our packages are based on five hours of playing time.

Q: How loud do you play your music?
A: Background and dinner music are played just below talking level. We ensure this 
by checking with the tables closest to the speakers. Event and dance music is played 
just above talking level, so you can feel the beat on the dance floor, and still have 
great conversation off the floor. We do a number of sound checks throughout the night.

Q: What kind of music do you play?
A: We go over music extensively prior to your event, finding out what types of music you 
love, as well as your "must-play" and "do-not-play" lists. But it does not stop there. Our 
teams are trained to observe, talk with, and adapt to you, your bridal party, and guests to 
ensure a packed dance floor.

Q: What if we do not want certain songs played at our reception?
A: In the "crew pack" that all our brides receive, you can write down both specific song 
requests as well as songs that you do not want played. When you speak with your lead DJ 
the week prior to your wedding, he will confirm your selections. Once that is done, 
the only people that can get a song played off that list is you or your new spouse.

Q: Can we extend the playing time?
A: Absolutely, you can decide to do this prior to your wedding or the night of. 
Just let your DJs know that you want to have them stay longer. We will stay as late as 
you want in ½ hour increments. Extended playing time is $50/half hour and is paid directly to the DJs.

Q: Should we include the DJs for dinner?
A: Including the DJs for dinner is a common courtesy, however not a necessity. We use this 
time to get to know your guests and to go over the events with the other wedding professionals 

Q: Do you have backup equipment?
A: Yes. All of our systems include back-up equipment built into the system. In the unlikely 
event that we have a problem, we can make the nearly seamless switch to the back-up in seconds. 

Q: What do you wear?
A: We dress professionally in tuxedos provided by American Commodore. We always keep up on the current styles, as our specific tuxedo style changes about every 18 months. If your event calls for dress other than tuxedos, we adapt and accommodate.

The main thing to look for in any wedding vendor is a comfortable working knowledge of what they do, how they do it, and how it can be adapted to your needs and wants.

WIth DJs, we feel that a skilled professional is personable and has a vested interest in how the night will feel to the client and their guests. If you find that in your potential vendor, then look for how they will manage the night for you, present to your crowd, and adapt musically.  You are hiring someone to direct the entire night, and create what your guests are going to be watching and experiencing. They should be flexible and learn your crowd as the night goes on.

If there are multiple DJs in the company, see what kind of training they go through and what the owners expect of them.
If there is consistency in the company, then the assigned DJ(s) will know how to take care of a client, and have the skills to do so.