Some important facts to consider when you are considering a Professional DJ or a Band.
Entertainment is usually one of the last things to be organized. It seems to be the least important to some. It's also the one place everyone tries to find a bargain. The problem with all that is the major percentage of the success of your event depends upon the entertainment
Pro-Digital Sounds will not only provide the very best music for your wedding or other event, but also have activities and special dances to keep all of your guests involved. We even provide a special wedding video on a large screen. All of this is a part of my service to you. More than just a band, I am your Wedding and Entertainment Host, Director, Emcee and Service Provider.
Think of this: When you hire a photographer for your wedding, do you want a professional photographer with wedding experience and the equipment and knowledge to do your wedding or do you want someone that works in a factory during the week and does photography on the side to make a little extra money? Bands are the same way. Don't forget experience. True many bands play in weddings, in addition to their night club and bar acts. But would you call this type of band a wedding professional?
Many bands are comprised of individuals who have other jobs during the week and try to make a little extra money on the side. Although these individuals may be talented, rarely do they have the time to put together an event that will truly be memorable. Seldom do they know how to keep things moving, have experience in public speaking, nor are they able to adapt. All they can do is play music the best that they can. Of course they will tell you they can do it all. Still, notice the survey results to the left. Do you really want to be one of the 80+ percentile group that wish they had spent more time finding the right band or rather a Professional DJ?
Many bands that play for weddings may have a list of a few hundred to several hundred songs and ask you to choose. BEWARE! There is no band that can play that many songs and do them well at any moment. During a typical wedding reception a band may play 50-60 songs, and that is a lot for any band to try to play in a single night.As a professional DJ I have a large list of songs from many venues, so that you can choose the songs you want for your occasion.- you KNOW that song and how it will sound and that takes the guess work out.
At Pro-Digital Sounds, my specialty is to read the crowd and keep things mixed throughout the night. Most of the songs we play are familiar to everyone in the audience, allowing people to sing along, as well as dance. This is great for those who are shy or don't know how to dance.
For other events, we provide lights, dancers and karaoke on request.
Pro-Digital Sounds has been providing the best music for the most memorable occasions for 25 years. Each and every occasion is planned on an individual basis to make sure that YOUR special day is all that you could hope for.
One final thing to think about is the Price:
First you need to figure out your budget, then search for the best qualified Disc Jockey you can afford. Disc Jockeys come at all prices, from the ones who offer $199 specials to those who offer $2500. Can you get a great Disc Jockey for $199? The bottom line is, as with most things in life, quality usually costs more.
The fact is: 81% of reception guests say that entertainment is what they remember most about a wedding and 72% of brides say they should have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment. (Source: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001
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