DJ D-Mac Private Events

FAQS

What gear do you carry to events?
Are you insured?
How much experience do you have?
Can we come and hear you play?
What areas do you cover?
Where have you played?
How extensive is your music collection?
Do you provide lighting or any other props?
Do you provide karaoke?
Do you have backup DJ(s) just in case?
How are you attired for weddings?
Can you furnish references?
Do you provide discounts?
How do we get started working with you?
How often may we contact you about our event after the agreement is signed?

What gear do you carry to events?
My mobile gear includes:

Are you insured?
Yes, as many venues require outside entertainment vendors to carry insurance, I carry a comprehensive $2,000,000 liability insurance policy.

How much experience do you have?
I have over 10 years experience as a professional DJ, including weddings, corporate events, and club experience. I am also a current member of the American Disc Jockey Association.

Can we come and hear you play?
Weddings (and corporate events) are typically private affairs, but you are very welcome to come and hear me play at any of my club gigs. While it is not the same environment and playlist that you'd experience at a wedding, you can still get a good sense of my DJ skills and the diversity of music I always play. Indeed, I have worked with several couples who have told me they knew I was the right DJ for their wedding after coming to a club gig.

What areas do you cover?
I cover primarily the Metro DC area, including Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. But I have provided my services as far away as Philadelphia and Chicago. With any travel to destinations greater than 50 miles away from DC, there is an additional charge for overnight accommodations and travel expenses.

Where have you played?
701 Restaurant (Washington, DC)*
American Visionary Art Museum (Baltimore, MD)
Arts Club of Washington (Washington, DC)
Bartram’s Garden (Philadelphia, PA)
Birkby House (Leesburg, VA)
China Garden Restaurant (Rosslyn, VA)
Circle D Farm (Woodbine, VA)
Collingwood Library (Alexandria, VA)
Columbia Country Club (Chevy Chase, MD)
The Cosmos Club (Washington, DC)
Darnall's Chance House Museum (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Decatur House (Washington, DC)
Dumbarton House (Washington, DC)
Evermay (Washington, DC)
The Fairmont Hotel (Washington, DC)
The Four Seasons Hotel, Georgetown (Washington, DC)
Glenview Mansion (Rockville, MD)
The Governor Calvert House (Annapolis, MD)
The Hay-Adams Hotel (Washington, DC)
Hillsborough Vineyards (Purcelville, VA)
Hilton Embassy Row (Washington, DC)
Hollin Hall (Alexandria, VA)
Hotel Monaco (Washington, DC)
Hotel Washington (Washington, DC)
Jurys Hotel (Washington, DC)
Karma (Washington, DC)
L'Auberge Provencale (White Post, VA)
The Mayflower Hotel (Washington, DC)
Meridian House (Washington, DC)
National Building Museum (Washington, DC)
Normandie Farm (Potomac, MD)
Old Town Hall (Fairfax, VA)
Omni Shorham Hotel (Washington, DC)
Omni Shorham Hotel (Charlottesville, NC)
Phoenix Park Hotel (Washington, DC)
The Regency at Dominion Valley (Haymarket, VA)*
Rehoboth Beach Country Club (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
River Farm (Alexandria, VA)
Rosehill Manor (Leesburg, VA)
Sheraton Hotel (Crystal City, VA)
Sheraton National Hotel (Arlington, VA)
Strathmore Mansion (Bethesda, MD)*
Tabard Inn (Washington, DC)
Thomas Birkby House (Leesburg, VA)
Top of the Town (Arlington, VA)
Torpedo Factory (Alexandria, VA)
Tregaron (Washington, DC)
The University of Maryland at College Park (College Park, MD)
Waterford at Fair Oaks (Fairfax, VA)
The Washington Club (Washington, DC)
The Westin Grand (Washington, DC)
Women’s Democratic Club (Washington, DC)
Woodend Sanctuary (Chevy Chase, MD)
Zaytinya (Washington, DC)

*forthcoming 2008

How extensive is your music collection?
Approximately 7,500 vinyl LPs, 12 and 7 inch singles and counting. The number rises on a weekly basis as I am constantly looking for new vinyl and building the collection. I am first and foremost a traditional vinyl DJ (nothing beats the sound and feel of vinyl records), but my digital collection is building as well. This makes obtaining special songs for your event that are not already in my collection that much easier. I will work with you to make sure we have everything covered.

Do you provide lighting or any other props?
No, I do not. My primary focus is on the music and the dancefloor. The only equipment I bring to an event is the gear you see in the list above. [However, if stage lighting, fire jugglers or pyrotechnics are requested, I am certainly willing to discuss it with you in detail. Just a little joke there.]

Do you provide karaoke?
No, I do not. Again, my primary focus is on the dancefloor. Karaoke is really not my thing.

Do you have backup DJ(s) just in case?
Yes, I do. I work closely with two exceptional DJs--Neville C. and the Secret Chimp. Both are top-shelf DJs with lots of wedding and party experience. Together we are the Deep Crate Collective.

How are you attired for weddings?
For weddings I typically dress conservatively in a suit and tie. Upon request I can dress more formally in a tuxedo.

Can you furnish references?
Yes, [with their permission] I can provide the contact information of recent clients who will be glad to share the details of their experience with you.

Do you provide discounts?
Unfortunately, no. I do not operate a volume-oriented business so discounts are not possible. Every client is given an exceptional level of attention resulting in high quality service at their event.

How do we get started with working with you?
After a no obligation initial meeting about your event in which I find out some details including date, location, start & end times and the kind of music you are looking for, I will prepare a personalized letter of agreement and send it via email as a PDF or mail a printed version (your choice). Once it is signed and returned along with the requested 20% deposit (payment can be made by check/money order or via Paypal--see Online Payments), the date of your event is officially reserved. With few exceptions, due to the nature of the business, the date of your event can only be guaranteed after a deposit has been received.

How often may we contact you about our event after the agreement is signed?
As often as you like. I certainly appreciate a client who takes an active interest in the music at their event! Customarily, I expect the play list from the bride and groom 6 to 8 weeks prior to the event so that I can properly prepare the tunes you'll hear throughout the evening. Working from your play list, I'll fill in the gaps and provide the audio glue, so to speak, that holds it all together.
But most clients will continue to revise their playlists with a few additions as their wedding approaches. No problem. This is your big day and I will work to make sure all your favorite tunes are included.

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