EVENT PLANNING
Will you DJ/MC at my wedding or hire someone else to do it?
Every event is personally planned by myself and will be performed by myself or our small, personable staff. Groovy Tunes DJ's typically does not book contracted DJ's for events. In the event, that we do contact an outside DJ for an event, you will be told up-front in our initial conversation. In the event of extreme illness or personal emergency, alternate DJ's will be used to cover an event. These are the only exceptions and in 9 years of being in the industry I have never had this situation occur. I firmly believe that your special event should be just that ...special. Since I assist you in your planning of the perfect event, it only makes sense that I or my staff be the ones who perform at it to ensure all of your requests are met.
Can I come see you perform?
I no longer invite people to come to a wedding reception to see/hear me play music. I am hired by a bride and groom to perform at their special occasion and I do not want to cheapen their evening by having uninvited guests stopping by and for me to give a potential customer a sales pitch. However, I do play at Bridal Shows a few times a year and some public events where anyone is welcome to attend. Just ask me for my schedule. Additionally, there are demo videos online that you can view to see us in action. Our demo videos are updated annually so you always have a current and fresh sampling.
Do you provide a written agreement?
A contract engagement form is mailed to you upon your request for our information on our DJ services. This contract contains the details of your day, event and what is to be expected by Groovy Tunes DJ's.
What attire does the DJ wear?
Primarily, a tuxedo or suit will be worn to most events.
For outdoor activities such as picnics, pool parties, etc., we may wear "party" style clothing and something to fit into the theme of your evening.
Will you deliver announcements and emcee our event?
Announcements are part of the deal. We are happy to make announcements reminding people of facility rules and guidelines, event happenings, etc. Introductions of your wedding party, parents and others are also no problem. We wish people Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.
Do you take breaks?
No, unlike a band, we do not require breaks during the evening. The music will be played the entire evening without interruption except where necessary for making announcements. We occasionally use the restroom but don't worry...we can program tracks to play in our short-term absence...
Do you provide music for our wedding ceremony?
Yes. We do have options available to play music at your wedding ceremony in a church, on a golf course, in a park, pavilions, etc.
PACKAGES, PRICES, AND PAYMENT
To whom should I make the check payable?
Please make checks payable to Scott Bradbury. Do not send cash in the mail.
When do I need to book my event and/or send in my retainer fee?
We operate on a first come, first serve basis. The sooner you send in your retainer fee the sooner you can relax knowing you have secured a DJ for entertainment.
How much do your charge for your DJ services?
Rates are calculated on an individual basis customized for each customer and their needs. Standard packages and rates have been assembled based on the most commonly requested items and are available online. Groovy Tunes DJ’s is extremely competitive within our industry.
How much is the retainer fee and when is final payment due?
Our standard retainer fee is $100 to reserve the date of your event. Final payment is due two (2) weeks prior to your event. We do NOT accept payment on the day of your event.
May I make payments?
Yes. Some of our customers have preferred to make routine payments every month or every other month. You are welcome to "pay-as-you-go" in any amount you choose if it accommodates your budget.
Is there a fee for setup, travel or tear-down time?
Typically, no. There are some areas that we do impose additional costs to cover extensive travel time or overnight accommodations (example: Mackinac Island). Our package price quote to you will be a flat rate with no additional charges or fees. Any rare instances where we do charge travel related fees will be discussed up front and accurately estimated.
Are there additional fees?
No. Most of our packages are inclusive with everything you need and no additional charges or fees. There are upgrade charges for select items that you can add to your standard package. Even our cordless microphones, fog, and bubble effects are included in most of our packages.
MUSIC SELECTION
Groovy Tunes DJ’s has an extensive collection of music! We have music from the 50’s and 60’s, the 70’s, 80’s Top 40 and 80’s Rock, 90’s and today’s top hits! We also carry a wide variety of dance, hip-hop, R&B, big band, Christian, instrumentals, country, disco, funk, alternative, new age, rap, classic rock, hard rock, slow songs, ballads, easy listening and more! Our music selection contains radio edits so as not to offend any of your guests.
Do you carry the newest hits?
I purchase primarily top-20 hits from each month across all charts for rock, country, mainstream top-40, etc. I select music that is suitable for family-oriented events.
Can I bring my own CD's?
Absolutely! We are happy to purchase anything you want to hear but you can bring your own CD's and we can play from them too.
Do you take requests from my guests?
Yes ...provided you want us to honor requests.
May I submit a list of the music that I want played?
Our reception planning form allows you to choose top favorites, least favorites, and different types and genres of music you want played. We welcome this! However, we have stepped away from having bride and grooms pick out every song and give us a list to play. We have found that many of the guests do not always prefer the same tastes as the newlywed couple. This causes a lot of disappointed guests and it makes our staff look incompetent like we picked the poor dance selections. Truth be told, many people can pick out great lists of music but a list that might be great to listen to in the car or sing along in the shower is not always the best for creating a dancing atmosphere. Allow us to use years of experience to read the crowd, take requests, honor your special songs, and mix together decades of dance music. It's what we do best!