Let’s face facts. Anyone with a handful of CDs and a mixer can go into business as a DJ these days. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened in the past couple of decades, and that’s just wrong!
Entertaining for a party, wedding or class reunion is a huge responsibility. How do you decide who to hire?
Well, here are some of the most frequently asked questions I’ve encountered in my career. Hope the answers help.
When you say you have thousands of songs to choose from, what kind of songs are they? After all, I have thousands of songs on my iPod, does that make ME a good DJ?
While it’s true that downloading music has made it possible to carry a far wider variety of tunes than ever before, The Boss Groover started out buying and playing only the hits, the songs best loved and most remembered. All my library is meticulously chosen to assure “All hits, all the time” is more than a slogan, it’s a FACT! I’ve never bothered with extended mixes, cover versions by no name artists or music no one has ever heard of before.
I’m planning my wedding, and I don’t want just oldies at my reception. How current is your library?
I personally work with each bride or event coordinator to make sure I have music for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget that many wedding guests are older than the bridal party, but they’re just as eager to dance and have a good time. By bringing all the hits from the forties up to today, I can keep everyone rocking into the night.
You said that you’ve been playing parties since the sixties. Do you bring a medic with you? How old ARE you, anyway?
Good question. Rude, but a good question, nonetheless. My first paid gigs were at the YWCA while I was in high school. I’m now a card carrying AARP member (54, actually), and uniquely qualified to play anniversary parties, class reunions from the 50’s through the 80’s, “over the hill” parties, retirement celebrations and theme parties like sock hops, 60’s parties, disco themes and, of course, today’s weddings. After all, great music never goes out of style.
You’re in Philadelphia and I’m not. How far will you travel?
I have performed all over the U.S., and I can bring rock and roll wherever you are. Contact me with your plans, and let’s talk.
When I book The Boss Groover for a party, how do I know which DJ you’ll be sending to my party?
There’s only ONE Boss Groover. When you book me for your party, you never have to worry about some understudy or subcontracted DJ showing up. I have never worked with anyone else, and I’m not going to start now. You can rest assured that your show will be hosted by yours truly, and I’ll work with you before your event to make sure I’m ready to do whatever it takes to make your party memorable.
My sister’s cousin has a housekeeper whose son has a friend that’s a DJ, and he said he’d do my party for $150. How much do YOU charge, and why should I pay more than he charges? After all, all DJs are the same, right?
Like any other profession, there are many types of DJs, all with varying degrees of experience, each with his or her own specialty. While a Bar Mitzvah or Sweet 16 calls for a certain type of DJ, it’s not realistic to assume that those same DJs have either the experience or knowledge of the music that would be called for when playing a retirement party or a milestone anniversary. My fees are based on the size and length of the event, and always include state of the art Apple Computer equipment and sound systems that can offer great fidelity without blasting out the room. And of course, you get a seasoned professional who bought his music from the 50s and 60s IN the 50s and 60’s, and has the experience and background to bring all that music and all its memories back to life. After all, great entertainment isn’t expensive, it’s PRICELESS!!!