FAQs

Nearly 40 years. Since 1989 we’ve brought music and energy to thousands of weddings, corporate events, and celebrations across the Twin Cities, so you can relax knowing you’re in experienced hands.

Schedule a quick call from our homepage and we’ll get you set up. A $500 non-refundable retainer reserves your date, paid by credit or debit card. We accept Mastercard, Visa, and Discover.

Your balance is due 14 days before your event, either by credit or debit card or by mailing a check to the office. Our DJs can’t accept cards the day of your event, so if you’d like to pay by card, please log into your account and pay online ahead of time.

Yes. We’re based in the Twin Cities and perform in Minneapolis and St. Paul most often, but we travel throughout the surrounding areas regularly. If your venue is outside the metro, reach out and we’ll go over the details for your date and location.

Very likely. We’re recommended by most event sites in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, and we understand the acoustic demands of spaces like the Landmark Center, The Madison, Avalon, Hope Glen Farm, Camrose Hill Flower Farm, Depot Minneapolis, Urban Daisy, The Whim, and the Machine Shop, as well as more intimate rooms like the Saint Paul College Club on Summit and the Saint Paul Hotel. Our sound systems are designed to deliver clarity, fullness, and comfortable volume in any size room. You can browse more on our popular venues page.

Yes. Alongside weddings, we work company holiday parties, employee appreciation nights, galas, fundraisers, product launches, and networking events. Corporate events ask different things of a DJ, from emceeing and award announcements to keeping a tight program on schedule, and our team handles all of it. You can read more in our guide to booking a corporate event DJ in Minneapolis.

Our DJs are carefully screened and well trained. We’re happy to act as emcee so the proper introductions and announcements are made, and beyond that we focus on entertaining your guests through good timing and thoughtful music placement. All of our DJs follow the same standard for style and presentation but differ in expertise and background. They’re well spoken, engaging people with diverse musical experience. We have male and female DJs, so simply tell us if you have a preference. References are available on request. View our talent.

Your DJ is matched based on the information you provide in your online Event Planner. We recommend a DJ based on your specific requests, the level of interaction you want, and their familiarity with your venue. Scheduling and final details are due six weeks before your date.

Yes. Your DJ will connect with you by phone or video call about a week before your event to walk through everything you submitted in your online planner: your timeline, your must-play moments, and anything else you want covered. If questions come up before then, reach out to your client representative or our main office anytime.

Yes. We encourage you to fill out your questionnaire candidly. That profile is how you set your DJ’s level of interaction, whether you want them front and center or keeping things running quietly in the background.

Out of respect for our clients’ privacy, and yours should you hire us, we don’t schedule live viewings or bring uninvited guests to events. What we can do is talk with you directly about your ideas and any concerns, and share whatever information helps you make a confident decision.

Yes. Our online music listening center lets you choose the songs you want played, and you can prioritize your favorites by marking them as Must Plays.

Not a problem. We can play from most streaming services and can accommodate nearly any request. If a particular song presents an issue, we’ll let you know ahead of time and work with you to find a solution.

Absolutely. The easiest way is to send your DJ the files digitally by email, Dropbox, or Google Drive. A USB drive may work as well. Talk it through with your DJ during your final call so nothing is a surprise on the day.

Typically light standard and contemporary jazz or classical, but we’d rather build an atmosphere that reflects your taste. Other popular choices include classic R&B and Motown, acoustic guitar, contemporary artists, international music, and lounge or chill styles. Whatever you choose should be soft enough to talk over comfortably. We’re open to your ideas.

On average we play about 17 songs per hour. A typical dance runs 50 to 60 songs, depending on its length and the traditions and activities you’ve planned.

We recommend filling out your planning form, event timeline, and song requests as soon as your details are settled, and no later than six weeks before your event date.

You’re covered. We keep backup DJs and backup equipment ready for every event, with technicians on call the day of and during your dance. We use commercial, state-of-the-art equipment and problems are rare, but it’s good to know we’ve planned for them.

Our professional sound systems are built to adapt. Some rooms need special attention, and chances are we’ve worked in yours before and know your coordinator. We’ll make the adjustments that fit your space.

No, setup and tear down are included. We begin setting up one hour before your guests arrive, which is all the time we need. If you need us on site earlier than that, talk with our office staff and we’ll work it out.

Yes, we carry a two million dollar policy that covers us at every venue we perform in. Most hotels and banquet facilities won’t allow a DJ service to perform without it, so make sure whoever you hire is insured.

Yes, please. Your DJ arrives ahead of your event to set up and stays afterward to tear down, generally a minimum of eight hours on site.

Not a problem, as long as your venue allows it. Just let your DJ know before the scheduled end of the evening. Check your contract for any overtime fees.

Yes. We handle ceremonies both on and off site, providing prelude and ceremony music along with a microphone. See our ceremony packages for details.

Ask about our live music packages. Pairing live musicians with a DJ gives your guests a richer experience at an excellent value, and we coordinate the two so there’s never a break in momentum. We work with most of the top musicians in the area.

Quite a few: invitations and programs, dance instruction, videography, custom monogram spotlights, mood lighting, and silent disco. We have an invitation specialist who can advise on etiquette, a champion dance instructor who can put even nervous dancers at ease, and a lighting specialist who can transform a reception space entirely. As a DJ client you also qualify for discounts on these services.

For specialties like photography, floral, cakes, and event planning, we believe those are best left to the experts, so we don’t act as a booking agent. We do keep a list of recommended vendors we trust and work with often.