- CAN I PROVIDE YOU WITH A LIST OF MY FAVORITE SONGS?
- WE'RE EXPECTING A MIXED CROWD. CAN YOU PLAY INDIAN & WESTERN MUSIC?
- DO YOU TAKE & HONOR ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS DURING THE EVENT FROM THE GUESTS?
- HOW MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE?
- WHO WILL BE PRESENT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT? WILL I EVER MEET OF SPEAK TO THEM?
- HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE PRESENT AT THE EVENT?
- HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR COMPANY?
- CAN WE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET A DEMO?
- I LIVE IN ANOTHER STATE AND CANNOT MEET. HOW WILL WE COORDINATE AND WORK TOGETHER?
- WILL YOU HELP US CREATE AN ITINERARY AND PICK SONGS FOR THE ENTRANCES, CAKE CUTTING, FIRST DANCE, ETC...?
- DO YOU CARRY BACK-UP EQUIPMENT?
- DO YOU OWN ALL OF YOUR EQUIPMENT?
- HOW EARLY SHOULD I BOOK YOU FOR MY EVENT?
- IS YOUR COMPANY INSURED?
- I AM READY TO BOOK YOUR COMPANY. WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
- WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
- WHAT TIME DO YOU ARRIVE ON THE DAY OF THE EVEN?
- DO YOU DISPLAY ANY COMPANY BANNERS OR SIGNS?
- HOW BIG IS YOUR MUSIC COLLECTION?
- HOW WILL YOU BE DRESSED AT MY EVENT?
Yes. As part of the booking process we ask you to provide us with a list of your top 10 favorite songs so we can incorporate them into the custom playlist we make for each and every event. We also request you to please keep all family members and friends in mind so we can play everybody’s favorite songs at some point throughout the night to also make them feel like an important part of the day.
Yes we can definitely play a variety of genres of music to assure we cater the music to not only the B&G’s cultural background, but also to what the guests would like to hear so that everybody feels welcomed and motivated to get up on the dance floor. TIP: Is your DJ flexible to catering the music live to your guests’ reaction or does he play “cookie cutter” pre-mixes?
Yes we strongly believe in honoring any special requests your guests may ask for us to play when they come up to the DJ booth during the open dance floor. We deejay the music live and feel that it is very important to cater the music to what the crowd in reacting to and wants to hear to keep them dancing all night long. However, if you do not wish to hear a specific song, artist, or genre of music at your event then please let us know and we’ll be sure not to play it.
Ustat Singh (DJ Badmash) has been deejaying since the year 2000 when he first started off doing club events. However as he got older he felt he wanted to leave the club scene and concentrate on private events. He has been mainly doing weddings since the past 5 years, and his wife Jassi joined the company when they got engaged in 2007. All of our Dholis also have 5+ years of experience as well and we all consider The Dhol Xperience to be our full-time profession. TIP: Does your DJ claim to have 15 years of experience but is only 20 years old? Please pay close attention to some of the facts he may provide you with so you can judge his credibility fairly
Yes, the person you will start speaking to from the day you give us a call, meet with in person for a demo, create a custom playlist and itinerary with will personally be present at your event. We feel that nobody else would understand what you want, like, and your vision for the day better than the actual person you’ve been speaking to all along the months and planning out the little details with.
Depending on the size of your event and the services you have booked with us there are always a minimum of 2 people (for a basic package) up to even 6 people present at every event to assure the responsibilities are spread evenly, we’re capable of handling the crowd, and are able to set-up and take down in a timely manner. We do not in any circumstance do a “1 man show,” for the simple reason that it is nearly impossible for 1 person to MC and mingle with the crowd as he make announcements, DJ and play the music live according to the crowd’s reaction, play the Dhol and motivate the guests to start dancing, control the lighting, speak to anybody who comes up to the DJ booth to request a song, coordinate with the other vendors and venue, etc…
We like to take each and every event very personally which is why we keep our company small with only a limited amount of experienced people. We only send the team members that are a best fit for your event to assure we never cut down on quality. Our team consists of 2 DJs/MCs & 2 Dholis of which all provide in house services. We do not like to sub-contract down and hire another person/company to provide you with services because of the simple reason that we would not like to take the risk of hiring a new person that we’ve never worked with to handle your event. Most companies have more then 10+ members involved in their team which can be a problem because they probably do not have continuous experience, you will probably never meet or speak to the person who will be present on the day of, and you may end up dealing with numerous people throughout the planning days.
Absolutely! We always encourage our customers to meet with us at least once before the event so we can give you a demo and get to know each other much better. We can meet you at the venue to show you the different lighting options we have to give you a fairly well idea of what the room will look like on the day of the event. Or perhaps you can come and see us deejay live at another event to see firsthand how we perform and also get a dhol demo. You are also most welcomed to come to our home to see all of our equipment.
No problem. Majority of the events we do are actually out of state and sometimes it is just impossible to meet face to face to discuss the details. We like to send very detailed emails with lots of pictures and videos so that even if you are sitting miles away you can still know and see exactly what we have to offer and how we perform. By simply adding the B&G and/or parents, siblings, or friends onto the email conversation it can help keep everybody updated and on the same page. We may also be able to come and visit you in your state the next time we’re near your neighborhood so that you don’t have to make the effort to come to NY. We are also always available to speak on the phone 24/7 to address any questions or concerns that may come to your mind so please do not hesitate to give us a ring or pass down our contact info to any other family member who’d like to speak to us directly.
We feel that no matter how big or small the event is it is always important to have a schedule of events planned out with a timeline so that all of the vendors are aware of what you have planned for the day and in what order and time they are suppose to happen. Once the booking process is done we will send you our sample itinerary to get you started on making your schedule for the event along with our list of recommended songs (English & Indian) for Entrances, Cake Cutting, First Dance, etc…
Yes, we always carry all of the equipment we own for back-up in case any extra wiring, speakers, stands, microphones, etc… are needed at the last moment. We are trained to always expect the unexpected and be extra prepared to never put your event in any kind of jeopardy.
Yes we own each and every piece of our equipment and therefore have experience and know how to operate everything. Many DJ companies rent items such as the LED Uplights, Moving Heads, Plasma Screens, etc… which means that they are taking a risk. Not only do they have to pay a fee to rent the equipment and charge you extra money, but they also have to get a second party involved and learn how to use the specific model they’re borrowing just for the weekend. They will probably charge you more than us in order to provide you with the service and will even have to check to make sure the equipment you have requested is available.
It is never too early to book the entertainment for your event, however if you wait too long it can easily become too late and your date may no longer be available. Our services are available on a first come first serve basis and we typically get booked at least 6 months to even 2 years before the date. The earlier you confirm the booking by signing a contract and making a deposit payment, the earlier we can get started on helping you to thoroughly plan out all the details of the day.
Yes we are a legit NY state registered company and insured up to $2 million. If your venue requires more than $2 million for us to perform then additional insurance can be arranged. Once the booking process is done we get in touch with your venue to fax or email our insurance papers to them, to quickly tell them about our electrical requirements, ask them to please have a table ready for us, find out what’s the earliest time we can come to set-up, find out the easiest way to load in the equipment, etc…
Once you give us the thumbs up we’ll send you a written contract to assure we have a mutual understanding and are on the same page as far as what you expect from us, the package and services you’d like to book, the total amount, the date, time location, etc… so that there are no surprises. It is used for your safety as well as ours to show that both parties are equally serious and committed about the event. We also require a 50% deposit to lock the date and the remaining 50% balance is due on the day of the event.
For your convenience, we accept payments in the form of check, credit card, and cash. You can simply mail us a check, make the payment online with a credit card through our security enabled link, or pay us cash at a meeting. We do not charge any additional fees and/or taxes regardless of how to decide to pay us.
Depending on the services you’ve booked with us we will arrive at least 1 hour before the start time of the event to assure we complete the set-up and do a sound test before any guests arrive. If you book any of our upgraded lighting options, projector/plasma screens, etc… then we will arrive even earlier to allow sufficient amount of time to set-up these items in a timely manner as well.
No we do not display any company banners and/or signs at private events, unless otherwise discussed. We feel that our work will speak for itself and if anybody is interested in inquiring more information about us then they will simply ask us for a business card.
Our music collection consists of a terabyte hard drive of music and 4 CD cases of 100 CDs each. We also carry wireless internet with us at all times in case for any reason we do not have the particular version such as a remix of a song that a guest requests then we can always download it within minutes. However, do keep in mind that having a large music collection is only one of the things a DJ needs in order to make the event a success. He must also understand what song to play at the right moment and to blend them in properly to keep the guests on the dance floor all night long.
We will be dressed in a professional black suit and tie with dress shoes as most venues require, unless otherwise discussed. If you’d like we can also dress in Indian attire for your event. Our Dholis always come fully dressed in a bhangra costume for a traditional feel, and our Dancers dress in a costume that’s most appropriate for the type of performance they will do (ex: Bhangra Dancers in Punjabi Costume, Bollywood Dancers in Indian/Western Costume, Belly/Samba Dancers in Traditional Moroccan/Brazilian Costume, etc... )
