Comments on: Some Disc Jockeys can't handle the truth

By: Andy Ebon

Andy Ebon — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:43:52 +0000

Actually, the person who wrote this column was a DJ for 25+ years (that would be me).

However, the my initial post on the topic, and its follow up, are not the key. The important fact is the pointed opinion expressed by catering, wedding, and event professionals in about 75 comments.

To a one, they prefer self-contained DJ entertainers, and believe that the physical presentation of equipment is critical.

One should recognize that just because a table may be available does not automatically mean that a venue to the needs of an entertainer. Whether they express it openly or not, most venues will do what they need to, for the success of the event and pleasing the client; however, they would far prefer it if DJ entertainers required one thing only: electricity.

I mightily suggest you go back and read the comments.

Andy Ebon
The Wedding Marketing Authority

By: weddingdj

weddingdj — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:41:37 +0000

Some of these things apply for all but some ?

who said you need to carry your own, when 9/10 times if there is a table close by and can be used, then why not keep things within the house and allow a Dj to put his music on the said table….

Hey I don’t care if I have to bring my own table, but it wont look the same as the others then what you say you have to pay even more money (clients pay that)

Talent vs. Appearance

Now how can you even put that in the same league ?

I bet the one that wrote this is not even a DJ.

By: Ed Carey

Ed Carey — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:08:08 +0000

I’m one of the DJ’s that routinely use the venue’s tables for gear – with 2 notable exceptions: No Table – I use my own, If it does not have matching linen or does not help me with my presentation then I’ll use my own or my own linens. Just the way it is. I learned early on in my 15 years as a mobile ‘jock to keep things neat and tidy, tacked down and non invasive. My gear is a combination of vintage gear that works amazing and has been updated constantly to look like new and top of the line new equipment in black ATA cases and I am amazed by all these “bedroom” Dj’s I see gigging out or trying to under sell me. Either I see them as very flashy and over the top with crappy gear or just a mess in the corner or on the stage, on a few occasions I have chatted with the event planners and heard their discuss – great lead in – “i’d never want to be that kind of dj…” then they ask for my card

By: George Hollis

George Hollis — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:09:32 +0000

I’m a conflictist and don’t mind saying so. I am busier than I want to be and I don’t advertise at all. I work with everyone and I see it from all sides. I will be “me” not some “model” of something I’m not or can’t be. People hire you for you. Now if you sell setup and breakdown into your cost that’s one thing.

Most DJ’s are overpriced, overpaid, and under-skilled. A lot of companies send these “spinners” out into the world and they f*** up the gig. Why do the client say things like, ” I can do the music myself?”. It’s because of the lack of experience and interpersonal communication of the DJ and DJ companies. A lot of you couldn’t and wouldn’t work for me. And Vice Versa.

By: Erik Friedly

Erik Friedly — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:20:55 +0000

I still don’t get the comments about using the table from the hotel or table/linen company of the night.
In my opinion most self contained DJ units look like a setup from a band’s sound/audio tech. The material they are made of looks shabby after a few gigs and should be used behind a blocked off sound booth. Not in front off the beautiful guests.
A table with linen to match the decor and a DJ that knows how to make is decks and cords look nice always excited me when going to wedding I am not working.