Question 1

What is your attire?

Accepted Answer

Our performers are always formally dressed. Men wear a black suit with matching ties and women wear black gowns or black pant suits.

Question 2

Can you handle ethnic events?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have provide entertainment for many ethnically diverse couples. We work collaboratively with the couple to ensure that their culture is authentically represented on their wedding day.

Question 3

What types of payments do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept personal / bank check, money orders, cash, Venmo, Zelle, and all major credit cards. There is a 3.5% service fee for payments via credit card.

Question 4

Do you charge fees or sales tax?

Accepted Answer

There are no hidden fees, charges or sales tax.

Question 5

Do you charge a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

Our only travel charge would be for events that take place more than 90 minutes of driving time from our office in Montclair, NJ. The price varies depending on the package booked and distance to travel.

Question 6

What is the required deposit to book services?

Accepted Answer

Deposits for our contracts are ⅓ of the total. Deposits are due upon the signing of a contract.

Question 7

Do your DJs or Bands book more than one event in a day?

Accepted Answer

Each Event Host and Band are only on one event per day.

Question 8

We aren’t sure if we want band or DJ. What should we do?

Accepted Answer

Why not have both? The Band/DJ combo is an EMG specialty. Our DJs and bands work together to create special arrangements that flow into each other sets so the music literally never stops. That fluidity keeps the dance floor pumping!

Question 9

What is your backup plan incase someone becomes unavailable on the day of the event?

Accepted Answer

We always have available staff at the ready should we need them in the case of an emergency. Thankfully, we have never had to exercise that option.

Question 10

What is included in the price for my event?

Accepted Answer

Most events are anywhere between 4-6 hours in total (additional time is available at a prorated hourly cost). Setup time, breakdown time, and ALL equipment, including additional backup sound systems and wireless microphones for weddings with up to 300 guests. For weddings over 300 guests, a custom quote is necessary to ensure your event’s equipment and staffing needs are met.

Question 11

What music genres are in your collection?

Accepted Answer

Top 40, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Classical, Country, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Classic Rock, R&B, Rock, Soul, Swing…..you name it, we got it.

Question 12

Is the client able to meet their DJ before booking?

Accepted Answer

Of course! We have all our clients communicate with their proposed Event Host before ever signing a contract. We feel it’s important to connect with them on a personal level and we want to get to know you.

Question 13

What’s your DJ style?

Accepted Answer

Our performers’ presentation is polished and understated, marked by artistic mixing and a professional “cheese-free” approach to announcements and microphone work. Many DJs think that it is their job to put on a show and be the center of attention at the reception. We believe firmly that your event should reflect you, and we have no interest in taking the spotlight!

Question 14

Can I give you a Do Not play list?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On your planning form, there is a section involving music and there is a DO and DO NOT playlist area. We follow it!

Question 15

Do you have your own equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We also have backup equipment on-site in the event of a failure.

Question 16

What special equipment (lighting, multimedia, photobooths, etc.) do you offer?

Accepted Answer

As a full service entertainment company, we offer a full line of enhancements. We offer several photobooth styles, confetti and CO2 blasts, indoor snowfall, custom monograms, and event lighting (dance-floor lighting as well as LED uplighting).

Question 17

Do you advertise yourself at the event?

Accepted Answer

No. Your affair should be about you and not us. If a guest is pleased with our services they will ask for our information.

Question 18

How long does it take you to set-up?

Accepted Answer

We arrive at least 2 hours prior to the event start time.

Question 19

Do you emcee the event? How about talk between songs?

Accepted Answer

We call our emcee’s Event Hosts, because we feel it’s important they act as a presence to steer the event along. We speak clearly and call proper attention to formalities as they unfold. We take a tasteful and proper approach to our work over the mic.

Question 20

Can you motivate a crowd that isn’t dancing?

Accepted Answer

Yes--It’s our job. The approach to achieving this really depends on the crowd, circumstances of the event, etc. We like to match the tone of a room and scale the dance floor up from there.

Question 21

What is your policy on taking breaks?

Accepted Answer

We follow food! If food isn’t on the table, we are dancing. When food is on the table, there is still continuous music provided, but at a lower volume so that your guests find it conducive for conversation.

Question 22

How big are your bands?

Accepted Answer

Neon Transit is a 4-piece, Hudson Heights has 6-7 pieces, CityScape & The Park Avenue Horns is an 8-piece, Hyde Park ranges from 9-10 pieces, and El Ritmo can range between 7-12 musicians.

Question 23

What is your policy on band breaks?

Accepted Answer

We follow food! If food isn’t on the table, we are dancing. When food is down, softer background music conducive for talking is provided.

Question 24

Can you handle my on-site ceremony and cocktail hour?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many EMG Musicians are formally trained in classical, jazz, and pop music on multiple instruments like flute, clarinet, violin, acoustic guitar, and the cajon (box drum). Most couples use band members who are already on site, but we can supplement or replace with Harp, String trios, Jazz quartets, etc. We can handle just about any combination you can think of.

Question 25

Will our band learn music for us?

Accepted Answer

Of course! We’re happy to learn your first dance, parent dances, intro song, cake cutting, etc. We will collaborate with you about your taste in music so we personalize the event to your style and tastes.

Question 26

Does the band come with lighting?

Accepted Answer

All of our bands come with standard lighting to light the “stage” area. We do offer the option to upgrade to motion dance floor lighting for your guests.

Question 27

How do the bands handle sound?

Accepted Answer

Every band comes with a full time dedicated sound technician and sound system so that you know the tone, quality, and volume will always be perfect.

Question 28

Can your bands play across multiple genres and eras?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. Each one of our bands have an eclectic catalog of genres from Motown, Jazz, and Rock all the way to Top 40, Country and Pop Music.

Question 29

Are your bands able to play to different crowds?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All of our bands come with an experienced Bandleader/Event Host who reads the crowd and plays to what the room needs to have a great party. During the planning process, you can see their entire catalog and go through specific songs that must be played and songs that you wish not to be played.

Question 30

Will the band interact with my guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All of our singers are fully wireless, and many of our musicians are as well. They love getting out there with you and your guests to make the dance floor that much more exciting by adding a performance level.

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