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I SEE THAT YOU  OFFER A SINGER.  DOES HE SING THE ENTIRE TIME AND WILL ALL THE MUSIC BE OLDER?
Please don't think that because we offer a Singer, your entire event will be filled with "old" music.  Our music library is filled with tens of thousands of songs from yesterday and today.  We offer the perfect blend of music that will keep your guests dancing all night long.  If you choose a Singer/DJ Package, our DJ's will have you dancing.  Our Singer will sing during cocktail hour or dinner (that's usually when no one is dancing).  A Singer is a really nice touch, however, just because we offer a Singer doesn't mean you have to choose that option.  Either way you go, you can rest assured that we will be playing all the best music from yesterday AND today.

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY UPDATED?
We belong to a music subscription service for professional disc jockeys.  Just like radio stations, we get all the music before it is released to the public.  This ensures that we have it to play for you when you want it!

HOW DO I OBTAIN PRICING INFORMATION?
As you can see from browsing our site, we offer more than most other entertainment companies.  Many factors go into determining a price for your event (location, duration of event, number of rooms the event will take place in, number of sound systems needed, room size, the floor event be held on, number of people attending, etc.).  Call us today!  After finding out exactly what you want, we will be able to give you an exact price.  If you would rather not call, email us and ask that we email you the questions we need answered.

I WAS GIVEN A "RECOMMENDED VENDOR LIST" FROM MY CATERER OR BANQUET HALL.  WHY ARE YOU NOT ON IT?
Let me tell you the truth about "Recommended Vendor Lists."  The Event business is a business like any other and unfortunately it all comes down to --- MONEY.  Msny vendors (whether it be an entertainment company, florist or photographer) pay the banquet sales manager or owner for the privilege of being on that list.  I've had Banquet Managers say that they would love to recommend us but can't because another company has already paid a fee for the year to be recommended.  Is it fair --- No!  Especially for the client who is duped into thinking the companies on that list are there because they are the best of the best!  And if a vendor is not paying to be on that list it's because they are friends with the banquet sales manager or owner.  Either way, it's not good for the client.  This doesn't mean all companies on the list are bad.  Check them out... talk with them... make sure they will be a good fit for your event.  You don't get to do your party or wedding over again.  Read some of the letters from our "Testimonials" page and I think you'll get a pretty good idea of how our clients felt about their events.  Or give us a call.  We'll be happy to talk with you more about your event.

WHO WILL SHOW UP AT MY EVENT?
We are not a "DJ House" with a staff of full-time sales people and part-time entertainers.  We have 3 DJ's, 3 Percussionists, 1 Singer and only do 1 or 2 events at a time.  If you choose a Singer Package, I will always be at your event.  Otherwise, you will get myself or my partner and brother, DJ Frankie B.  When only one event is scheduled for the day, you will most likely get both of us... lucky you!

HOW MANY SONGS DO YOU HAVE?
We have over 30,000 songs on CD, Computer and MP3 Players.  Some companies will try to impress you with their extensive library of songs.  While variety is great, the fact is that there is only room to play about 50 songs during an 4 or 5 hour event.  Having the right 50 songs is a lot more important than having 150,000 songs your crowd doesn't want to hear.  More songs do not make for a better time.  A seasoned DJ will know the right song to play at the right time and that's what makes a great party.

WHAT IS THE BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR 1 AND 2 PERSON PACKAGES?
Most parties will function fine with 1 person.  Weddings on the other hand are a lot different.  There is more planning, coordinating and MC'ing to be done with a wedding.  Most weddings will benefit greatly by having 2 persons there.  When you have 1 person trying to juggle 2 or 3  jobs, it can compromise the quality of your wedding... for example, an MC can be out of the main room with the bridal party for 15 minutes getting everyone in line, checking pronunciations, etc... if he's out there, who will be inside playing music for your guests?... Also, while making any announcements, during introductions, for the garter, bouquet or cake cutting... instead of being visible, the MC will be stuck behind the DJ booth cue'ing up the next song (like the Wizard of OZ behind the curtain!)... A Bride and Groom at a recent wedding wanted 3 special slow dances scattered throughout the night.  Before we did the second dance I wanted to make sure the Photographer and Videographer were in the room to capture it.  I looked for over 5 minutes and found them outside taking a break.  If the bride and groom had picked a one person package, I would not have been able to spend time away from the DJ booth and they would have missed that memory.  You won't spend much more having 2 people there and if you are having a wedding, in the end, you'll be happier with a 2 person package.  If you are not sure which way to go, give us a call and we can talk more about it.

CAN WE COME SEE YOU AT A "LIVE" EVENT?
We do a lot of "private" events.  We put a video on our web site so you don't have to "crash" someone elses wedding or party. You can see more in our 6 minute video than spending an hour at a live event.  If you came out to see us, you might come during cocktail hour, dinner or a slide-show that the client may have planned. Or worse yet, you might not even be able to get in.  Either way, you would not get as full a picture as the video can provide. We put the video there to make it convenient for you to see us in action without leaving your home. Feel free to check it out here.  If you wanted to check out our Singer, Click here for a schedule of performances. NOTE:  The songs and scenarios on the video are what those brides and grooms chose.  We would customize your event to reflect your song choices and style.  Also, because the video is a couple years old, the songs might not be up to date.

DO WE NEED TO MEET?
This is totally up to you.  Some clients want to meet.  Other clients don't feel the need to have a 'face to face' and would rather keep in touch through phone calls and emails.  Either way, the results will be the same.  We will make sure that you are happy and get exactly what you want.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR "STYLE?"
We're not an "in your face" kind of company or on the mic very much.  We like to let the music do the talking.  We don't play music and hope that people dance...  we play music that makes people dance!  We're well versed in all types of music from the 40's to today and know what songs to play at the right times.  If an MC is constantly talking on the microphone or standing on a chair banging pots and pans to get people to dance, they're in the wrong business.  And we won't drag any of your guests out on the dance-floor to lead the conga line either.

WE LIKED YOUR ON-LINE DEMO VIDEO, HOWEVER, IF WE WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE US?
Yes! We customize each event with the client to make sure you get exactly what you want. What you see in the video are songs and scenarios those clients picked. Your event will be customized to reflect your style and tastes.

CAN YOU "HOLD" A DATE FOR ME?
I'm sorry but we cannot commit to a date if you are not willing to. When you are ready to book the date, give us a call. We have a simple one page contract.

HOW SOON DO YOU BOOK UP?
There is no easy answer to this question.  Some dates are booked 2 years in advance... some dates may be available next month.  The best thing to do is call or email me and I'll let you know if your date is available.

HOW DOES THE "LIVE" MUSIC WORK WITH THE DJ?
In addition to our DJ packages, we offer Singers, Pianists, Strings, Flutists, Party Percussionists, Steel Drums and more.  I am our singer.  I've performed on Cruise Ships and in Atlantic City.  If you choose a Singer package I'll usually sing for dinner and/or cocktail hour (when your guests wouldn't ordinarily be dancing).  I sing "live" over high-quality backing tracks.  You'll get the full sound of a band or orchestra without paying for one!  Our Party Percussionist plays Congas, Bongos and Timbales along with our DJ.  Our Percussionists will enhance the music and bring rhythm and spice to the dance floor.  The music will take on new life as DJ and Percussionist interact and motivate the crowd.  A Percussionist will raise the energy level of any event and will keep your guests dancing all night long.  Live Music is like putting the icing on the cake!  Cake is pretty good... however, icing makes it a whole lot better!  They call it "Entertainment" for a reason --- your guests want to be "Entertained!"  And we do it better than anyone.

WHAT IF I WANT JUST A DJ?
We offer DJ/Live Music combinations but you don't have to choose that option.  If a DJ is all you are looking for we're still the best you can get!  Whenever I send someone our rates, I include prices for ALL of our packages.  Most are often surprised to find that prices for a live entertainment package is less than what other companies charge for a DJ alone.  Our goal is that you have a great event and get the most for your money.  Live entertainment will ALWAYS add to your event, NEVER take away.  With us, you have the option of adding live music.  If you read the letters on our "Testimonials" page, you'll see that most clients and their guests felt it gave their event that extra special touch.

WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
Simple... 50% deposit is required with the contract. The balance is due the day of your event.

DO YOU NEED A FLOOR PLAN OF THE ROOM?
We would love to see a floor plan if you can get one! I can't tell you how many times we arrived at an event to find that the banquet hall put us in the worst place imaginable! If we find out about it after we get there, it's very difficult to get them to change things (even if they see that it's a problem). Don't assume the banquet hall knows best. We've seen the best of places set up the worst of floor plans. If we know about a problem before hand we can bring it to your attention and try to correct it. If the facility won't work with us to make any changes, we'll make the best of what we are given. However, we find that most places will work with us if we contact them in advance. So YES, please get us a floor plan if you can!

ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes we are! In a world where someone can win a lawsuit because of spilled coffee, why take a risk of not being covered if someone were to get injured at your reception?  Most banquet halls and hotels want to see what is called a "Certificate of Insurance" before they'll even let you unload your equipment.  You don't want to hire entertainment who may not even be able to perform at your venue just because they don't have the required insurance.  It's important that you find a professional company that is insured.  We will supply that certificate upon request.

SHOULD WE HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER BESIDES YOU?
That is up to you.  We have been doing this a long time and will be able to help you with most of the planning of your wedding.  And the best part is that we don't charge any extra for this service!  There are other entertainment companies that don't have the knowledge, skill or desire to help you with your wedding.  We have a multi-page wedding planner that will help with your timeline and planning.  And when we get to the venue, we will work with the Banquet Manager, Photographer, Videographer (or even your Wedding Planner) to make sure everyone is on the same page and that no one misses anything... we'll make all announcements and to make sure everything goes smooth and seamless.  This doesn't happen by accident.  You need someone seasoned and who regularly does wedding receptions.  Give us a call and we'll get started today!

CAN I CHOOSE ALL THE MUSIC FOR MY PARTY?
We ask that instead of picking all the songs, we work together to come up with the best mix of music that will satisfy all your guests. Songs that sounds great in your car or in a night club might fall flat at your party.  We'll work with you to make sure your event is a huge success.

WE SAW A COMPANY OUT THERE WITH A VERY LOW PRICE.  CAN YOU MATCH IT?
There's an old saying:  "If it looks too good to be true... it usually is."  If you are shopping entertainment by price, you'll find what we call "bottom feeders." The bottom feeder is usually only in this for some extra money. They don't re-invest in their business and equipment. They will only reinvest in their business when something quits working.  They see no reason to spend the extra money to buy professional equipment and their music library remains very limited. They aren't concerned with improving their skills, attire, or in learning anything new. They see their competition as the enemy. Most of their bookings are based on their low price. They will promote that they are as good as the other companies but at a "reasonable" rate. Unfortunately, an uneducated consumer is easy prey to the bottom feeder sales pitch. It's not until the actual event that the client realizes that not only didn't they get a bargain... they over-paid! It cost them the quality of their event. Most of the bottom feeder's do not have any repeat clients. They will underbid any price just to secure the booking. They carry no insurance and little if any backup equipment. They are set in their ways, and run their business like a sideline. The only form of advancing their business is to take on more bookings. Many times the bottom feeder will promise the client the moon to secure the gig, and then find an even cheaper DJ and subcontract the event. In most cases it will be a DJ that is a newbie or another bottom feeder. He puts his best interest above the clients needs. As long as there are prospects looking for cheap entertainment, or they are uneducated on how to wisely choose the proper entertainment, the bottom feeder will thrive.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING TOMARDO ENTERTAINMENT?
* REPUTATION.  We are one of the most respected entertainment companies in the NJ, NY & Eastern PA area.  We are recommended by the finest Event Planners and Banquet Halls too.  Click here to read "testimonials" from past clients.
* EXPERIENCE.  We've done thousands of weddings and parties. We will work with you before your event and coordinate with your photographer, videographer and banquet manager during your event to make sure everything goes exactly the way you want it.  Put our experience to work for you.
* OPTIONS.  We have many different packages to choose from.  Singers, MC's, DJ's, Party Percussionists, Steel Drums, Strings, Flutists, Pianists, State-of-the-art Sound Systems and affordable rates for any budget.
* NO BREAKS. You will always have music playing during your event.
* MASTER OF CEREMONIES. Not only is the music important, having a seasoned MC (Emcee) who knows how to run an event is essential.  Tom is one of the best MC's in the business.  Most bands or part-time DJ's don't have the experience or desire to MC an event successfully.
* TOM.  The most common complaint about the DJ industry today is that the person you meet or talk to turns out NOT to be the person that actually does your event. We only do one or two events at a time.  You'll get either Tom... his partner... Frank or both!  No one cares like the owner of the company and Tom will make sure you have the time of your life.

BENEFITS OVER A BAND?
* BUDGET. We offer the same benefits as a band for less money. With our DJ/Live Music packages, you get the best of both worlds.  You could easily spend $3,000-$10,000 on a reputable band that regularly plays receptions.  Even some DJ companies are more expensive than our Live Music packages.  We also take up less space leaving you more room for guests and a dance floor.
* SONGS. We are unlimited in the types of music we can play. Big band, jazz, ethnic, current music... If it's been recorded, we can play it.  We carry thousands of songs and have the capability of playing a song the day it comes out while a band has to practice it for weeks.  We carry tens of thousands of songs with us.
* ACTUAL ARTISTS. Do you like Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, FloRida, Justin Timberlake, J-Lo, David Guetta or the Black Eyed Peas? Can the band sound just like them? With our DJ, you don't have to worry about that.  We can play ALL the songs you want by the original artists.
* VOLUME.  It's the number one complaint about bands. We can easily control the volume.
* MEALS.  It is customary to offer your entertainment a meal. With a band, there are a lot more mouths to feed. Imagine spending $1000 for band meals!
* RELIABILITY & PERSONNEL. From the time you hire a band to the date of your event, there may be a few personnel changes. A different lead singer or guitarist can dramatically change a bands sound. You could wind up with an entirely new band on your wedding day.  Also, If a band member gets sick, there might be NO band at all. We've never missed an event and carry back-up equipment.

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732-255-4912
tomardo@yahoo.com