Yes AND No. Yes, we will honor any special request for a specific DJ IF he/she has not already been requested. If the DJ is a team leader, he/she must remain available for team jobs. If a team job isn’t booked by the week of your reception, that DJ then will go to the reception that requested him/her first. However, no matter which DJ you get, you are going to have a DJ that has been trained in the art of reading your guests and motivating them with a selection of the most recognizable music around.

Our disc jockeys and entertainers standard dress code is Tuxedo. If you do not require a tux, our DJ will then dress accordingly to your reception / party. Whether they be in suit & tie, dress casual or casual, our DJ’s exhibit professional taste. You will never see one of our DJ’s in jeans or t-shirts (with the exception of sock hops or Halloween when costume is required).

No! Our DJs spin non-stop music from the arrival of the first guest to the last song of the night. If a restroom break is needed, they will take it during a long song, but only if absolutely necessary.

Our DJs are trained to speak to your guests only when necessary. We are not like "radio jocks" that give bios on every song. We get your guests involved in the song. Whether it’s with a specific dance, having them sing a chorus or just having them clap along. Our sole purpose is to get the party started and keep it going. When guests need an extra push, our DJs are trained to do it with class and style, NEVER in an obnoxious or obtrusive way.

We carry over 8000 of the most popular songs in the field and have over 150,000 selections in our studio that we can pick from to send to your reception. If you happen to have a favorite album, soundtrack or live album cut that we don’t carry and have the CD, we would be happy to play it for you.

ONLY if you would like us to. And if you want us to, but would like to regulate what types of music can or can’t be played, we can do that as well. The Music Machine DJ’s are the most flexible when it comes to your music. 

ABSOLUTELY NOT! This is a very strict guideline with Frankie Carll Productions. Our DJ’s are there to do a job that requires maximum concentration and utmost professionalism. Alcohol does not fit into that equation one bit.

NO! Another strict guideline with our DJs. Of the many we employ, there are 1 or 2 that do have a smoking habit. They have been instructed to do so before or after the reception – NOT DURING.

Tips are never solicited, required or expected. There are some that would say that it is etiquette to tip all of your hired services. However, in today’s economy, we realize that it is not always possible. We charge a reasonable amount for our service and pay our DJs well. They are paid to do a great job for you. However, if you feel that your DJ went above and beyond the call of duty, did an outstanding job and you have the means & desire to give them a tip, it would be greatly appreciated and absolutely accepted.

No. DJs play prerecorded music and are not supposed to sing. We are a professional entertainment service that offers Bands as well as DJs. If you want someone to sing at your reception, we would be happy to talk to you about either of our two bands.

Our DJs are trained to play cocktail and dinner music at a level that is pleasing to your guests, so that they can enjoy good music and conversation as well. They are instructed that if they cannot here a murmur of voices from your guests, they are too loud.

There are companies that would say you need to do this and that if you cannot, the company you are working with isn’t legitimate or sub-contracts out to the cheapest available DJ on your date. That could not be further from the truth and usually those companies are small, one or two people operations. Frankie Carll Productions has been in business for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in delivering quality entertainers to any occasion. The DJs that we employ work for our company only and with our equipment. We own and operate ten DJ systems. The professionals you see on our "Meet the DJ" page and in our DJ Video have been professional jocks for years. Not one of them regards this as a fly-by-night, part time fling. Each one respects the fact that this is someone’s once in a lifetime event. Now even though Frankie Carll Productions is a full time operation, employing over 15 people total, the DJs we employ have full time careers in other fields. This does not allow them the time between work and family to meet all of the clients whom they will work for in the field. The office staff at Frankie Carll Productions consists of the owners and the head of the DJ department. They work through all of your details and relay them thoroughly to your DJ. We guarantee that no matter which DJ you have, you WILL be serviced by a professional DJ from the area’s most elite entertainment service.

Yes. Every DJ carries spare equipment with them and has access to our shop where we have literally hundreds of pieces of backup equipment available. We have contingency numbers to call in an emergency and perform regular maintenance and upkeep on our systems. While we have 10 systems available on any given day, we only book nine so that we have a person to turn to in the event of a crisis.

We are often booking dates up to 2 years in advance. The better the company, the more in demand they are. Several dates a year (usually in June and October) sell out very quickly because they are optimum dates. You should consider booking a DJ from Frankie Carll Productions no less then 12 months in advance. However, because we have 10 systems available, we often times have availability when other companies do not. This means that even some of the most popular dates may still be available with us.

We carry the maximum allowable insurance for liability allowed. Several catering halls now require this of performers before they can play at a function. We are fully insured to $1,000,000.

Frankie Carll Productions’ sole business is entertainment and video. We live and work to make each and every job we do a success, not only for us, but also for our clients. Our office is open daily during the week to answer your questions and assist our clients. We are a full time operation whose sole purpose is to serve you.

None. Our DJs spin music from start to finish, completely non-stop. If a restroom break is needed, they will take it during a long song, but only if absolutely necessary.

No. Even though our DJs arrive at a party approximately an hour before, we incur the cost of set up in our price. No additional fees will be added – even tax is included.

Our DJs use the hottest songs and most recognizable music to get your guests on the floor. In the event that a little push is needed, each DJ has been taught the "tricks of the trade" and should be able to motivate your guests. With all the music, tricks and gimmicks available, sometimes we encounter guests that just won’t move. But we assure you, every DJ we employ will try their best and not stop trying all night long.

Reading a crowd is nothing more than judging the eras or genres of music that they will enjoy. We do this first by simply looking at your guests as a whole to see what age groups are represented. After doing this, we go through a variety of music to see what works the best for your particular party. This doesn’t mean that that’s all you’ll hear the rest of the night, but if it works, we’ll use a lot more of it.