Mission Statement: IT IS OUR DUTY TO SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!

The short answer is because we are fanatical lunatics about high fidelity sound.

The real answer follows: The first three songs are the most symbolic of your union. We ensure the first dances are absolutely perfect by editing, normalizing (evening out) the volumes and pre-mixing at the perfect intro and outro points. It is impossible for a DJ to do this ultra-precise work live. Our studio uses the best CDR Burners (Plextor). If you were to have this done at an outside studio, the cost is typically $60-$75. This is included at no charge in every wedding package we do.

In the 'old days', we used to do this on cassette tape. The difference in accuracy and precision between now and 10 years ago is truly night and day!

Absolutely! We ask you fill out your Top-25 Song sheet and your Special Information sheet, then fax these to us 4-8 weeks in advance of your event. You can only dance to roughly 15 songs/hr, so your Top-25 songs plus the first 3 slow songs account for nearly half the evening and the other half we leave open to requests from the guests and brilliant inspirations from our professional, dedicated DJs!

You can also let us know of any songs you would like us to avoid playing, such as the now infamous (and often dreaded) 'Bird Dance', 'Hokey Pokey' and 'Macarena' ... [Just to ease your mind, we avoid these types of songs unless you specifically ask to hear them...]

Since 1997, we have maintained our own custom Top-5000 Song Listing on the web: Music Library [click!] Many DJs pay for a service provider to 'rent' their on-line music listing from, but ours is all done in-house. It is 100% original and entirely customer-based!

Our master library contains over 50 000 songs, while our Most Requested Music List is roughly 5000 songs. Remember you can only dance to approximately 15 songs/hr. If you have a special song we do not have listed, we will be pleased to accommodate your request to the best of our ability. Prior arrangements should be made to facilitate your special requests.

The short answer is NO. Why?

• It is often illegal. Artists need to be paid for their work, just as yourself and we do.
• The quality of these recordings is dubious to extremely poor.

When you 'compress' audio down to a smaller file, it is NOT a loss-less operation. Once audio has been compressed, it is impossible to bring it back to the exact same state it was in originally. Downloaded music quality may be acceptable on your PC or Discman/Car, but it is simply not good enough for professional applications. When you put 1000 watts behind a song, you really get to hear what the problems are with compressed audio. With today's technology, running compressed (mpg/mp3) audio is like going back to 8 track quality.

That said, we have downloaded a few commercially unreleased tracks unavailable through regular distribution, but these tracks are NOT songs you can purchase from your local music shop.

Here is the real deal on licensing. If you are duplicating normal copyrighted music, you need an A.V.L.A. License or Record Label Consent. If you are doing retail business in most Canadian cities, you need another license. If you are doing over $30 000 / year in business you need a G.S.T.#, etc.. Everyone wants their piece of the pie and ultimately it comes out of your pocket. We try to keep this 'pie sharing' down to a minimum wherever possible. We are fully licensed where required and insured for your protection on top.

Since 1994, every month, the major record labels in Canada have been sending us their newest music to play. Because we play to over 100 000 people a year, the major record labels recognize us as a useful promotion engine and encourage us to play new product whenever and wherever appropriate. Our agreement gives us 'restricted use' of this product. Essentially we are allowed to use this product in an effort to help promote it and we must stay within these guidelines. We do not require an A.V.L.A. license under these guidelines. The bottom line is that it costs you just a little less, plus YOU get access to all the newest music.

We have over 20 staff: full time, part time, contractors, roadies, technicians, etc..

As soft or as loud as you require. You are in complete control of all aspects of the event, including the volume.

Yes! Backup DJs & backup equipment. The show must go on. We have learned that strange stuff happens at the worst times. Even if your DJ gets run over by a bus on route (OUCH!), you still get a DJ.

We believe the only way you can make an informed decision is to see one of our shows firsthand. So come on out and see us in action! Often, once dancing starts, the banquet room doors are propped open. You can very easily sneak a quick peek without crashing the party or intruding. It's an excellent way to see how the DJ interacts, hear the quality of sound, see the effects of the lighting, and view the complete DJ system set up.

Please keep in mind when you come out the hosts of the event have selected the music they would like to hear and the amount of interaction they would like to have. So if you hear the Bird Dance or Hokey Pokey, it isn't something we would normally play. Since we would never take time away from a current event to book a future event, please feel free to contact us the following business day with any questions. We will always gladly honor a customer's request to have their event remain private. If you can't make it out to a live event, we can set up a phone conference to discuss all the details.

Often at weddings, we get numerous people claiming they are the boss telling us what music to play, how loud to play it, etc.. There is only one boss at a wedding and that is the bride! Not the bride's sister, best friend, brother, uncle, whomever is paying for the DJ and so forth. The bride's instructions are the golden rule. Period!. The bride's instructions supersede all other requests. If the bride asks for a certain type of music not to be played and a guest demands we play it, we refuse the request. We often take some serious heat for it, but whose wedding is it? Although a rare occasion, the same can be said for the Groom if he is in charge.

Yes! After we have received your Top-25 Song list and Special Information sheet, we match up a suitable DJ based upon your information. Once we have confirmed the DJ, we provide the DJ with your contact information.

We are as interactive as you require. Some events want a DJ with real personality, others just want to hear great music (eg.: less talkin' and more rockin'). Regardless, we try to keep things very elegant and tasteful. We are all about the music. The better the music selection, the less talking the DJ has to do. We prefer less talking on the mic -- the music speaks for us. However some crowds are not 'big dancers' and need some encouragement to get up and 'boogie on down'.

Our DJs have over 10 times the experience of the average mobile DJ. The primary reason for this: our DJs require Dance Club experience. Dance Club DJs also put more people on the Dance Floor as their livelihood depends upon a full dance floor. Our DJs have worked practically every major night club in Calgary. Chances are you have already 'busted a move' to our DJs and never even knew it.

Very flexible, we stretch before every show! Hee hee hee! Just ask, we can be very accomodating.

At one time we were, but our experience with one association taught us to be a bit more cynical!!

The original intent of the various DJ Associations in North America was to make their members look better to prospective clients, thereby instilling more confidence in the consumer. This is done through a vague list of requirements. There are no proficiency tests the DJs must pass nor are there any requirements in regards to the quality of music selection, sound, video or lighting. Essentially, anyone can join these groups as long as they keep their dues up. Granted, it was great fun meeting once a month, drinking beer and bragging about how much larger our systems were... Regrettably, Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) remains in full effect. Ultimately, you will have to rely on your keen sense of integrity and honesty.

Our thousands of satisfied clients, from weddings to gala events, annual corporate events, fashion shows and so on, attest to the fact that we are a 'quality first company' without need for membership in any clubs.

You are not required to tip the DJ. If you feel the DJ went the extra mile for you, you are welcome to tip. We prefer overtime vs. a tip.

Only if he looks kinda' skinny. Hehehe. You are not expected to feed the DJ unless he/she is there over the dinner hour. We suggest not including us on your plate count as the caterers always make a little extra and/or a guest or two can't make it.

We dress appropriately for the occasion. Dress shoes, pants, shirt and tie unless notified otherwise.

Overtime is anytime past 1:00 AM or four hours of dancing, whichever comes first. We charge $35.00 per half hour. Most hotels shut down at 1:00 AM, so if you plan on going later, we suggest starting dancing earlier at 8:00 PM. Some hotels, such as the Banff Springs shut down at 12:00 AM. It's not much fun when everyone wants to party all night and suddenly the event ends when the little fellow from the front desk turns on the lights ...

It's always a good idea to ask your venue before you book what their overtime policy is. Venues are a little more flexible when they are trying to 'woo' your business than at 1:00 AM when no one wants to leave the dance floor...

The music is non-stop! Bands require frequent and lengthy breaks but our DJs keep the music going.

Absolutely Not. Our staff are offered drinks all the time -- we need a clear head to deal with customers that are often inebriated themselves :) We have strict staff policies in regards to this sort of thing in order to ensure a high service level to your event.

We have a large array of lighting including theatrical, architectural, intelligent and DJ/Dance lighting. We are also a sound, light and video provider. The lighting we bring to a wedding is obviously not the same as we would bring to a school dance or a nightclub. We bring tasteful and effective lighting to enhance your dancing experience and identify the dance floor as the place to be. Please call if you are looking for precise lighting fixtures as we customize the light show for the venue.

Many DJ services tout their 'professional' equipment. We go one step further: we guarantee our sound to be more clear and to cost less than any other comparable DJ Service. When you find a lower price elsewhere, it's not because it is a higher quality system. It's your wedding, you deserve the best.

For larger events, we use the same equipment major recording acts such as Micheal Jackson and The Rolling Stones use. If its good enough for them, it is good enough for us.

We also build and design our own sound systems; in fact, many well-known night clubs in Calgary use our custom speaker cabinets. Chances are you have danced to our sound and lighting and never knew it. We also sell some awesome home theatre speakers that sound better than speakers that cost 3 - 6 times the price. (They make a great wedding gift ... hint hint nudge nudge)

Absolutely not. We prefer a tasteful and elegant ambience. Some of our equipment is subtly branded, but you likely will not even notice.

We travel to the ends of the earth for our customers ... Seriously though, as long as you can afford it, we will travel anywhere you choose. Standard KMs are ~$0.65/km outside Calgary city limits.

We are insured for up to 5 million in liability. We also have business continuation insurance so in the event of our offices being flooded or gutted, you still get a DJ. You will find our insurance coverage is far beyond that of the average DJ service. This is because we:

• Do more shows.
• Have higher quality equipment.
• Provide more comprehensive service.

Yes. Our packages include delivery, setup, play, strike down and pickup. We prefer to setup prior to any guest's arrival.

Yes! See next question.

The deposit amount is approximately 50%. The balance is due at least 10 business days prior to your event date via post dated cheque. We also accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX.

If your event ends before three PM, then you may be eligible for the afternoon rate. The afternoon rate is 20% off.

If we were really aggressive salespeople, we might convince you to book right this minute or you won't get a DJ. However, we are only DJs so here is the real info.

The best time to book your DJ is 6-12 months in advance. If you are booking your DJ less than 6 months in advance, delaying won't help you sleep any better. When you book with us, we send you a 5 (or so) page fax with all the details. It often takes a month or two before we get your special information faxed back to us. You have a lot of decisions to make and we know from experience they don't happen overnight.

In short, leaving your DJ till later is not recommended. Everyone will feel more relaxed and confident knowing things are well in hand.

So what are you waiting for?

G.S.T. is applicable. A Travel Allowance may also apply for out of town events. Please call for details.

We guarantee our rates to be the lowest you will pay for our level of service and quality of equipment. Please call for the details. You can find lower prices, but you won't get the same service level and equipment we provide. Rest assured, you are getting far more than what you are paying for. It's the only way to do business. In fact, we have never had a customer tell us they found the same package at a lower price. If you do, we will beat the price.

You require the following information to book:

• Your full contact information, address, cell phone, e-mail, etc.
• Your FAX number to receive the contract and related information
• The package you wish to book
• Setup Times
• Background Music Times
• Dancing Music Times
• Venue Information, venue contact/#, room name, etc.

Armed with this information, please call our office Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 403.278.5638.