“Are you insured?”
Yes. Buckeye State Entertainment is a fully insured company with equipment and liability insurance for your protection and peace of mind.
“What is your policy on ‘Holding’ a date for someone?”
All dates are on a first come, first served basis. If you’ve called or emailed about a particular date and it’s open, someone else can contact us and reserve it. However, once we agree on a fee and we send you a contract, that date is reserved for you for a period of 14 days. If we do not receive your deposit and signed contract by the deadline listed on the agreement, the date once again becomes available to the next person that may want it. Once we have received your deposit and signed contract the date is all yours.
“Why Choose Us?”
Think of your music as the soundtrack to your special day. Music can make or break a party. Play the right music and the party will go on for hours, play the wrong music and your night will be over early. Ask your self one simple question. Have you ever been to an event that was hosted by a dj and you left early because it was just plain boring or the music selection was no good? Most people would answer yes. Do you want to leave the outcome of your special event in the hands of someone that is less than amazing? Let’s be honest, the cost of entertaining guests at a party, wedding, corporate event, etc is not cheap. Do you want to spend all of that money to throw an event that is just good, or even worse, one that is bad? If you are like us you want and expect your event to be AMAZING!!! With over 15 years in the industry, the staff at Buckeye State Entertainment has the knowledge, the experience, and the professionalism to help you obtain your goal of throwing that PERFECT party! We will guide through the entire planning process from the first call to the last dance. This is our full time occupation and we believe priority number one is customer satisfaction. If we help you throw that AMAZING party you have always dreamed of, everyone is a winner. You win because it’s the event that everyone will be talking about for years to come, your guests win because they are sick of the same old same old, and we win because you and your guests will not hesitate to spread the word about the level of service we provided you! Lastly, when choosing a DJ company you must decide if you can trust that company to deliver on their promises. Some companies are just to small and inexperienced to handle your special day and some are just to big. That’s right I said some are to big. In some cases as a company grows they get greedy and begin to take on more events then they can handle. When a situation like this occurs they either are forced to outsource their events to another company or they begin to hire on “extra bodies” to cover your event. When this happens, your level of service is left in the hands of someone that may not be capable of delivering you the quality you thought you were paying for. At Buckeye State Entertainment, we will never let making a little extra money get in the way of providing you an experience that is second to none.
“Why Choose a Dj over a Band?”
First and foremost, in most cases, DJs are much less expensive than live bands and offer a wider range of music styles. DJs don’t take breaks and they can play your favorite songs so you can enjoy them the way they were originally recorded. A DJ also has the flexibility to “read the crowd” and adjust playlists accordingly or to play requests. Bands usually have a more rigid set list and only have a limited number of songs that they know and can perform. Also, if your party goes into extra hours, a DJ won’t be too tired to keep you and your friends on the dance floor to dance the night away! Also, in a lot of cases a band will request that you hire a professional emcee to handle all of the formalities of your event as they feel in a lot of cases that is not part of their job description. So now you have the cost of the band, plus the cost of an emcee, and periods of downtime where you may have no music at all while the band takes their breaks. These are all things you must consider when trying to decide between and band and DJ.
“After we hire you for our wedding or event, when do we meet to go over the final details?”
Ideally, we would like to have all the final details for your event two weeks before your reception or event. This includes all song requests. This gives us adequate time to arrange your event and locate any songs that are not in our library.
“Is your music collection 100% legal?”
Yes. With the advent of illegal file-sharing on the internet, it’s possible for an individual to simply download all the songs they want and start a DJ business. We are a legitimate and professional Disc Jockey service. All of our music is of the highest digital quality and is purchased from music companies that sell only to disc jockeys. Our purchase prices include performance royalties.
“Do you provide a written contract?”
Yes. We will outline all the entertainment-related information that we have agreed on in an easy-to-read contract. This will protect you, the client, as well as us, the provider of excellent DJ services.
“Can we stay in touch with you if we have any questions?”
Yes. We are incredibly easy to contact as this is our full time job. We actually answer our phone unlike many DJ companies that only provide voice mail. Emails are replied to ASAP.
“What kind of music do you provide?”
We provide almost all genres of music from the 1930’s through today. All together, we have well over 100,000 songs that we bring with us to any event.
“Can I pick out music for my event?”
Yes. Our web site allows you to query our music database and create a list of your top dance songs, special requests and ‘do not play’ songs from our enormous music library. That will give us an idea of the genres of music you like for your event: we’ll do the rest. Or, you can leave it up to our years of experience to blend the right selection for your specific event.
“Do you take (and play) requests?”
Yes and no. Yes, we take requests that are danceable. We keep track of requests and will play them at appropriate times during the event. And no, we won’t play anything inappropriate or offending or containing vulgarity, especially if there are children at the event. We try to play as many requests as possible, but there simply might not be enough time to play them all. Also, we won’t play requests that the client has placed on their ‘do not play’ list.
“Do you carry backup equipment?”
Yes, all of our systems are designed with backup equipment. We feel ALL DJ’s should be able to recover from equipment failures on-site.
“Can we meet before my event?”
Yes, it is a must. We will make an appointment with you in person or by telephone. We will contact you at least two weeks prior to your event. We also offer complete access to your event’s plan via our web site. We will make every effort to get the planning completed to your satisfaction.
“Are gratuities accepted?”
Gratuities are accepted and appreciated and may be given to the DJ at your event. If you feel our service (or any other vendor) has performed over and beyond your expectations, then it is at your discretion.
“Can we come and see you in action at a party or reception?”
Unfortunately, no. We do not think it is appropriate to invite potential clients to our current client’s events. We respect their right to privacy. Since every client’s tastes are different, you may view an event and think, “this DJ is not my style”, when in reality the DJ may simply be complying with the wishes of that particular client.
“Do you take breaks?”
No, not unless you want or require us to. The music is non-stop! The only possible quick break would be if our entertainer had to use the restroom but in that case he/she would make sure that music was playing while they were in there.
“Can I (or a guest) give you a cd to play at my event?”
As a general rule, the answer is no. We cannot control the content or quality of what might be on a CD given to us, especially a homemade one. You are welcome to give us the CD a few weeks before your event for us to test for quality and content before the event. If we have time to test it and it suitable we will turn it into a digital file and play it for you.
“What if that DJ gets sick before the event?”
In our eyes, the show must go on. In the remote possibility that an emergency prevents us from getting to your event, we have a full backup plan. We always have someone on call.
“Are you available for overtime?”
We want to keep the fun going for as long as you want. We can work beyond our contracted time if the venue will allow it. Overtime must be paid in cash at the time it is requested before our DJ actually begins to play in the “overtime period”. The cost of overtime play is $200.00 per hour and must be billed in hour increments.
“How do we hire you?”
We will discuss your event and your needs, agree on a fee, and send you a contract via email or mail. Simply sign it and return it with your retainer fee by the date indicated on your contract. From there, we’ll stay in touch with you and help you with the planning process leading up to your event. It’s that easy. With our decades of experience, you can be assured we have the knowledge, talent, and passion to make your event one you and your guests will never forget!