1. Do you have liability insurance?
Yes, we have a liability insurance policy that we can provide to your venue if is require.

2. How long have you been in business?
I Jorge "Suavecito" Giron started working for a Mobil DJ company in 1988 carrying the equipment, but it wasn't until 1990 that I had the opportunity to show my skills as DJ. Since then I have done weddings receptions, quinceañeras, proms, corporate functions, birthday parties, pool parties & many more…In 2000, I decided to be an independent DJ in Houston.

3. Why do DJs cost so much?
If you consider all the work that goes into your event, the fee is actually very reasonable. A 4 hours event is very often more then 12 hours event for us. You have to calculate in the travel time, gas and mileage, set-up time, breakdown time, time spent with you in person, on the phone and via e-mail, time going over the planning of the event and acquiring any special musical requests, updating our equipment, music library and liability insurance.

4. Can I see one of your performances before I book your services?
We don't mind if you see us performing in public places such as parks, restaurants, night clubs and public outdoor events. But put it this way. Would you like strangers show up at your wedding reception? For us is not professional and it's a rudeness to invite strangers to any private event.

5. Who will be the DJ on my event?
Jorge "Suavecito" Giron will be the DJ at your event, and Rosa Galeana will be the MC unless an emergency happend. In case of any emergency we will notify you in advance. We would make every effort to contact you before the event and explain the circumstances.

6. Do you charge a set-up fee?
Usually we do not charge a set up fee. A fee of $100 would be charged if we were booked for a venue that requires an unusual amount of work to set up due to such instances as lack of elevators, lack of parking, difficult to access and/or if the venue requires an earlier set up. Always ASK the venue coordinator about all the details above when you book your event. We always charge a fee for locations that requires more of our time because they represent a challenge for us when we download & load our equipment.

7. Do you charge a travel fee?
We do not charge a travel fee if we travel to The Woodlands, Conroe, Sugarlands, Spring, Cypress, Kingwood, Tomball, Humble, Pasadena, Magnolia, and Katy. If we have to drive further than that, we charge a fee $50, which only covers our cost of gas. Just ask about your site when booking your event.

8. What if I need that you work overtime on event?
No problem. We just need payment in advance for the additional hour(s), and we'll gladly stay and continue with the festivities. But if you decide that we work overtime the date of the event the payment has to be in advanced, and has to be paid in cash only.

9. Do we have to pay extra for you to wear formal attire?
No. We always wear formal attire for any event. In case you need we wear other attire to fit in the theme of your event, it's OK. We can wear anything from Halloween customs to casual attire.

10. What type of payment do you accept?
We only accept checks & cash. We do not accept credit cards at this time in an effort to keep our prices down.

11. Do you book more than one event for the same date?
No. We do not overbook our work. You are our priority and our only concern for that special day. We do not want to be stressed out due to booking two or more event for the same date. Specially, when you need that we stay late. We will give all our effort & attention to you on your special event!

12. How early do you arrive before our event?
If we are providing sound only, we will be there approximately one hour prior to the start time. If we are providing sound and lights, we will be there approximately one and a half to two hours early. Our goal is to have our system completely set up with all checks run at least 20-30 minutes before your event is scheduled to begin.

13. What happens if you are not able to make my event?
This hasn't occurred yet. But we never know. If we were unable to make your event due to a catastrophic situation, we will contact another professional DJ and do whatever it takes to make sure your event runs as we have planned. We would provide them with your reception planner and music request list and go over every detail very carefully. Of course, we would only use a DJ in which we have full confidence. We would make every effort to contact you before the event and explain the circumstances.

14. Do you help us to plan the order of events for our wedding reception?
Yes. We have a reception event planner where we suggest the order of events. But you can make any change to the order of events, add events, or eliminate others. The event planner will help us to ensure that your reception runs smoothly. Remember it's one of the biggest events in your life, so it should be perfect!

15. Do you do announcements?
Yes, that is part of the basic package. We can only make traditional announcements if you want or be more interactive if you decide it so. It's your choice. We will discuss all the details about it before the event date.

16. Do you use a computer or CDs only?
We use both. We have upgraded our equipment adding a laptop to any package. However, we still using a dual CD player to better serve you. We have our music library available on both formats.

17. Would you play my CDs?
Yes, we will play your CDs. If you have a special request that we do not have on our music list. We already have an extensive and diverse music library. But you are more than welcome to bring your own CDs as well. If you burned your own music just make sure they are CD-R format. For liability reasons, we do not plug anything into our system.
Please provide any music that you own if this is a foreign language, or hard to find.

18. Do you take breaks?
No, unless there is a live band playing. But if one of us needs to go to the restroom, the music won't stop. If that is the case you won't notice that one of us left.

19. Do you smoke or drink alcohol during our event?
No, we do not smoke and never drink alcohol while we are working.

20. What if I have to cancel my event?
As stated in your contract, the retainer is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Because once we book your date we refuse others who call for that day (remember, we only book one event per day). So if your event was for the evening, not only did we turn down others for that evening, but that afternoon as well. Most of the time we are unable to rebook the date of a cancelled event, so we are left with an open date that causes us to lose money. You also must consider the time we have already put in to your event going over the reception planner, acquiring your song requests, etc. A nonrefundable retainer helps us recoup some of those losses. You will find that in the wedding/hospitality industry, most retainers or deposits are nonrefundable: it is standard practice.

21. Do you offer a fog or bubble machine?
Yes, we to offer both machines. But due to liability issues fog machines can set off the venue's sprinkler system, and bubbles machine make the dance floor slippery. Also, fog machine is not healthy for people with asthma or people with respiratory problem. Check with your reception venue because many of them do not allow this kind of equipment in their facilities.

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