Frequently Asked Questions & things you need to know when hiring a Disc Jockey.
Q: What do you charge? A: Generally, $100 per hour, with a three hour minimum.
Q: No-Fee Travel Limits? A: Orange, Riverside & San Diego Counties.
(Fuel Surcharge: $50 for Coachella Valley, $150 for Las Vegas Valley/Primm/Lake Mead)
Q: How long have you been doing this?
A: By the time I was in High School, I was a regular DJ at our school radio station, KBHS.
I currently divide my time between DJ’ing & playing drums & singing a show band.
Q: What do you need to get started?
A: A signed contract & a deposit check for 50% of the total fee will be required to hold a particular
date. Deposits are non-refundable, but 100% transferable to another party.
Q: What do I get for my money?
A: Right off the bat, I do every party myself, & bring with me a powerful, versatile, professional-
level sound system & song library:
Studio-quality mixer - (2) 1,000 watt speakers - Cordless microphone - Laptop computer with DJ
mixing software
Q: When do you arrive at the party?
A: I generally arrive 1 hour prior to the contracted start time - You are not billed for
this set up time.
Q: How will you be attired?
A: My attire is determined by what is appropriate for YOUR event - There is no
additional charge. I can arrive wearing anything from a Tuxedo, to sandals & a Hawaiian shirt. - No, I
will NOT dress up like a purple dinosaur & make balloon animals :)
Q: What kind of music do you have?
A: Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle boasts a wide range of music for all occasions:
Big Band hits of the 1940’s Favorite Classic Rock, Dance & Party requests from the 50’s - 90’s & an
ever-changing roster of today’s latest hits.
Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle also carries an assortment of popular line-dance tunes, and classic
Country music from artists such as Patsy Cline, & Hank Williams Sr, to the rockin’ Country artists of
today, including Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain, & Tim McGraw.
Lastly: Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle always brings appropriate dinner music, from
Piano Instrumentals, to the soft rock of James Taylor, Eagles & Fleetwood Mac, to the
smooth Jazz of John Tesh, Boney James, & David Benoit.
Q: What kind of music do you NOT play?
A: Herewith the Paradox of the Moral Disc Jockey:
Many times a concerned client will ask: “Please don’t play music with bad words in it….
Oh, but could you play that new Eminem song? The kids really like it”
Although several of the most popular rappers (Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, etc) are
gaining mainstream acceptance & positions in my collection, a vast majority of the
rappers & hatemetal won’t make it due to vulgar lyrics & messages that promote
violence & hatred towards others – If this is your thing: Find another DJ.
Q: What do you need at the facility where the party is taking place?
A: To do my job effectively & professionally, I need:
1) A 6’x6’ space adjacent to the dance floor with a nearby reliable power source.
2) Space next to the dance floor for 2 speaker cabinets.
Q: What is your interaction with the crowd? Do you take requests?
A: I approach every party on an individual basis. I “read” the crowd, take requests, ”talk music”
with the guests, & basically creating a music program based on this information. Sure, some songs
work at every party, but a vast array of musical tastes abound, & this is where experience & song
selection comes into play.
Q: I’m planning my own wedding! HELP!!!!
A: Weddings are the Bread & Butter of the DJ business and require important skills to M.C. a
wedding reception.
Included in my fee for wedding receptions is a consultation with the Bride & Groom to plan the
schedule & the song list for the reception.
Together, we can create the reception experience you desire.
Q: Will you play music that I bring from home?
A: Absolutely! Your c.d.s / Ipods / MP3 players are always welcome & promptly returned at the
close of the party.
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Q: What do you charge? A: Generally, $100 per hour, with a three hour minimum.
Q: No-Fee Travel Limits? A: Orange, Riverside & San Diego Counties.
(Fuel Surcharge: $50 for Coachella Valley, $150 for Las Vegas Valley/Primm/Lake Mead)
Q: How long have you been doing this?
A: By the time I was in High School, I was a regular DJ at our school radio station, KBHS.
I currently divide my time between DJ’ing & playing drums & singing a show band.
Q: What do you need to get started?
A: A signed contract & a deposit check for 50% of the total fee will be required to hold a particular
date. Deposits are non-refundable, but 100% transferable to another party.
Q: What do I get for my money?
A: Right off the bat, I do every party myself, & bring with me a powerful, versatile, professional-
level sound system & song library:
Studio-quality mixer - (2) 1,000 watt speakers - Cordless microphone - Laptop computer with DJ
mixing software
Q: When do you arrive at the party?
A: I generally arrive 1 hour prior to the contracted start time - You are not billed for
this set up time.
Q: How will you be attired?
A: My attire is determined by what is appropriate for YOUR event - There is no
additional charge. I can arrive wearing anything from a Tuxedo, to sandals & a Hawaiian shirt. - No, I
will NOT dress up like a purple dinosaur & make balloon animals :)
Q: What kind of music do you have?
A: Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle boasts a wide range of music for all occasions:
Big Band hits of the 1940’s Favorite Classic Rock, Dance & Party requests from the 50’s - 90’s & an
ever-changing roster of today’s latest hits.
Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle also carries an assortment of popular line-dance tunes, and classic
Country music from artists such as Patsy Cline, & Hank Williams Sr, to the rockin’ Country artists of
today, including Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain, & Tim McGraw.
Lastly: Bob Sloane’s Music Shuttle always brings appropriate dinner music, from
Piano Instrumentals, to the soft rock of James Taylor, Eagles & Fleetwood Mac, to the
smooth Jazz of John Tesh, Boney James, & David Benoit.
Q: What kind of music do you NOT play?
A: Herewith the Paradox of the Moral Disc Jockey:
Many times a concerned client will ask: “Please don’t play music with bad words in it….
Oh, but could you play that new Eminem song? The kids really like it”
Although several of the most popular rappers (Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, etc) are
gaining mainstream acceptance & positions in my collection, a vast majority of the
rappers & hatemetal won’t make it due to vulgar lyrics & messages that promote
violence & hatred towards others – If this is your thing: Find another DJ.
Q: What do you need at the facility where the party is taking place?
A: To do my job effectively & professionally, I need:
1) A 6’x6’ space adjacent to the dance floor with a nearby reliable power source.
2) Space next to the dance floor for 2 speaker cabinets.
Q: What is your interaction with the crowd? Do you take requests?
A: I approach every party on an individual basis. I “read” the crowd, take requests, ”talk music”
with the guests, & basically creating a music program based on this information. Sure, some songs
work at every party, but a vast array of musical tastes abound, & this is where experience & song
selection comes into play.
Q: I’m planning my own wedding! HELP!!!!
A: Weddings are the Bread & Butter of the DJ business and require important skills to M.C. a
wedding reception.
Included in my fee for wedding receptions is a consultation with the Bride & Groom to plan the
schedule & the song list for the reception.
Together, we can create the reception experience you desire.
Q: Will you play music that I bring from home?
A: Absolutely! Your c.d.s / Ipods / MP3 players are always welcome & promptly returned at the
close of the party.
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