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Intro and The Basics In 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, Mike has been nominated one of the best Wedding DJs in Metro Detroit at WDIV TV "4 THE BEST". Click that link to read comments from people who have hired him, an option to leave your own comment, or check out his profile. Weddings are about the Bride & Groom - not the DJ - therefore Mike appropriately refers to himself as Michael or Mike, not Madman Mike Your Musical Slave in order to show respect for the importance of your lifetime moment and also to give respect to your family, friends and guests in attendance. Madman Mike is the name of his Music Service, not how he DJ's. Mike is middle-aged, been the DJ for hundreds of weddings - not a kid still learning. Usually just $750 Total for a Wedding Reception on Friday or Saturday in the Metro Detroit area, $500 on Sundays. Total includes no time limit, no per-hour charges, dancing lights and back-up DJ equipment, Mike's DJ Assistant is included, Mike's DJ attire is black tux unless requested otherwise. Due to cost of gas, other areas in Michigan might have an extra charge. How does Mike compare to DJs that charge $1,000 and up? click Compare above. Mike is a Respected, Well-Known Professional Mobile DJ and member of Mike is a serious Wedding DJ. "I understand the significance of getting married and sharing this lifetime moment with family & friends. Knowing that your special day will have emotions and memories that will last a lifetime, there is no substitute for DJs who can perform up to your expectations. Peace of mind is getting a DJ who takes weddings very seriously and can do things right the first time, considering we can't practice your reception ahead of time." From elegant sophisticated tuxedo receptions to less structured celebrations, he is a versatile disc jockey who can present himself and the music of your choice exactly the way you prefer. You know what you want and it's Mike's job to make it happen.  Important: Mike is never vulgar. He always shows respect, decency and common courtesy. Conveniently located in the center of Metro Detroit (City of Southfield, southeast Oakland County), he is available for weddings in the Metro Detroit area including Macomb County and Wayne County, all southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor area, plus much of the lower peninsula. If Mike is not available for your wedding, would you like him to recommend a DJ? click here Professional Michigan Wedding DJ• Unlike many DJ services, Mike does NOT invite strangers (observers) to your reception. • Mike is your DJ, not a surprise trainee or subcontracted fill-in. • Back-up equipment including amp, mixer, microphone and more is at your reception. • Being a Mobile DJ is how he makes his living, it's his only line of work, and he's good at it. • He brings an assistant with him to help coordinate and act as back-up DJ, no charge. • He keeps the reception focused on the bride & groom, not himself. • Mike owns and uses professional DJ Equipment, which is shown lower on this page. • Mike owns and uses dependable DJ transportation, also shown lower on this page. • Flat Rates (prices) with no hidden costs, no per hour charges, no time limit. Most everything DJ related is already included in his rates. • Simple "no fine print" contracts. No surprise costs. • Mike books only ONE event per day, which means that you get peace of mind ... no potential "over-bookings" or "double-bookings" and that YOU stay #1 for that day. • Mike has DJ Liability insurance, a necessity just to work at some banquet facilities. • Mike does not advertise: no signs, no flyers, no business cards on tables, etc. • Created his own reception information worksheet so important details aren't missed. • Music Volume: your choice. (usually "easy to talk over" low to start, higher for dancing). • Reception music: your choice. It's your day - listen and dance to the music you like. • Mike already owns about 60,000 Legal Music Selections. • And his music is Updated Every Week using TMstudios Prime Cuts music service: info • He owns and uses a laptop computer to play MP3s (256 and 320 quality). • Around 1,000 CDs are also taken to each reception, played on anti-skip cd players. • He also buys MP3's from iTunes, Napster, others. Over 9 Million available songs. Plus he has his own On-The-Job Wi-Fi access to iTunes and Napster (most locations). He doesn't need a venue wi-fi and he can download songs while being the DJ! That means at most venues, nobody can offer more music selections than Mike. • If Mike doesn't have songs that you want, he will get them at no charge to you. • DJ Entertainment Style: your choice. Sophisticated to interactive: see styles below • DJ Attire: your choice. Mike wears a black tux unless something else is requested. • DJ Equipment is set up before guests arrive. automatically included, no extra charge. • Mike coordinates with photographers/videographers so important moments are captured. • If desired, he is good on the microphone: necessary for announcements and introductions. • If needed, Mike can help you organize the formalities, special moments, recognitions, etc. • Mike is available for meetings before receptions to go over details. • Mike has experience at many banquet halls and facilities: see list on separate page • Good when dealing with people. DJs need to be nice before and during receptions. • Mike never bothers the guests. • Mike keeps your information confidential: privacy policy
Styles
You Can Tell Mike How To DJ Your Wedding!
When hiring a DJ for the first time, most people are not aware that they can tell their DJ how to present themselves and their music entertainment. Therefore, Mike explains the three basic styles and a way to express them to any Wedding DJ you might hire. • Strictly Sophisticated. The reserved, "Low Key" style. • Pleasant and Nice. The "Normal Wedding DJ" style. You could also call Pleasant and Nice the most requested and "Play It Safe" style - trying avoid your DJ becoming obnoxious and offending people. • Interactive Party Style. The high energy "Bar Dance Club" style. Mike's Wedding Reception Music Variety Dance Music from today's top tunes to way back. Cupid Shuffle to In The Mood by Glenn Miller. Flo Rida, Soulja Boy and Lady GaGa to Elvis and Sinatra. Kid Rock and Beyoncé to The Temptations, Johnny Cash, Big & Rich, Black Eyed Peas, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift... Mike can suggest songs for a Father-Daughter Dance. click → Father-Daughter Songs If desired, Mike has additional standards such as Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, Nat "King" Cole, Natalie Cole, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Etta James, etc. If desired, Mike has jazz music for cocktails/dinner. Larry Norzero, Dave Matthews, Rick Braun, The Rippingtons, V Miles Out, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Diana Krall, etc. If desired, Mike has classical music for cocktails/dinner but strongly recommends against it. Unlike using headphones or Live musicians who keep their sound at an even level, when DJs play classical through a P.A. system there is an extreme high-low effect. When DJs set the sound level so the loud parts don't get too loud, the lows usually get so low that you can't hear it which then creates a lot of "dead air" moments even though the music is playing. If desired, Mike also has Polkas: Big Daddy Lackowski, Misty Blues, Frank Yankovic, etc. |
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Some of Mike's Wedding and Ceremony CDs The Following Are Full length CDs: Most Requested Ceremony Music in Mike's collection: • Want to know how to book Mike? Click Here • Never hired a mobile DJ? read Mike's in-depth How To Choose and Hire a DJ • Have general questions about Mike? read Mike's Frequently Asked Questions • Want to see Mike's DJ schedule for this year and some previous years? Click Here Some DJ services allow strangers, usually called "observers" - people you don't know, the DJs don't know, were not invited by you, but invited by the DJs to watch them work at private events such as weddings. In effect, these DJs might use your private moment as a public audition. Mike does not do this. If you are comparing DJ services and want to include those that do allow observers and watchers, Mike has important legal advice for you → click here. After learning how to protect yourself regarding observers, click your Back button to return to this page. If you want to see Mike on-the-job, it will have to be at a public invited event. For a full explanation why, see his FAQ. To find out when he will be working at an event where the public is allowed, keep an eye on his Public Schedule. Prices and Deposits The Following Prices (rates) Apply To the METRO DETROIT AREA. Example: 4 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours all have same price. explanation • Deposits are non-refundable (exception: if date is re-booked, deposit is refunded). • Deposits are SUBTRACTED from rates. • Balance - rate minus deposit - to be paid at Beginning of your reception. • Mike's PEACE OF MIND FACTOR: You are NOT asked to pay in full before your reception! • To see what is included in prices, look in "Specifics" section above. • or more*: explains potential additional costs to these posted rates. Date: Friday or Saturday Price: $750 NOTE: this rate is Temporarily Discounted by $225! see explanation Deposit: $300 Balance: $450 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date: Sunday through Thursday Price: $500 Deposit: $200 Balance: $300 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date: Sunday through Thursday on a Holiday such as Memorial Day, Mother's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, etc. Price: $650 Deposit: $250 Balance: $400 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date: New Year's Eve Wedding (no matter what day of the week) Price: $1,100 Deposit: $400 Balance: $700 is to be paid at beginning of reception. • Supplying music for Ceremony at same venue as reception: usually no extra charge. • Mike no longer supplies music for a Ceremony NOT at same venue. Serving Our Country $50 Bonus Discount (good for every day of the week) How far in advance do you need to book Mike? Answer is in → Mike's Booking Policy. Read it then click your back button to return here. Reasons for or more* (potential additional costs) • Additional Gas Charge if not in Metro Detroit. When gas is around $4 a gallon, using Mike's full size van (required to transport his DJ equipment) to drive to and from some areas in Michigan could cost up to $200 dollars. When gas is around $2 a gallon, about half that. Gas charge would depend on distance to your event from the City of Southfield which is located in the center of Metro Detroit and the anticipated price of gas on day of your reception. Compare
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 More Information About DJs For Wedding Receptions Opinions from other Disc Jockey Services and wedding websites about getting your DJ Some of Mike's colleagues believe you should spend a minimum of $1,000 for a Wedding DJ. Read this from the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) - Michigan Chapter: "Consider that if you are paying less than $1,000 for your Disc Jockey, you are taking a chance on a Disc Jockey who is most likely not a truly skilled professional and may very well sell your reception to an even less qualified Disc Jockey that you will meet for the very first time at your reception or special event." The National Association of Mobile Entertainers is an organization of verified professional entertainers. ADJA is just DJs while N.A.M.E. includes other entertainers in addition to DJs. How does Mike compare to ADJA DJs in Michigan and other local higher priced DJs?1. To help during current economic downturn, Mike lowered his rate to $750 Total within Metro Detroit (a temporary $225 friday/saturday discount!). The Michigan ADJA still says you should pay at least $1,000 and up. So do many other Michigan DJ Services. Mike is different - he understands this is a difficult time, wants to help, so he lowered his rates. see details 2. Being a Michigan DJ is how Mike makes his living which is not true for most DJs. Ask the ADJA-MI if each of their DJs make most of their money from being a DJ or get their primary source of income from other jobs in a different line of work. 3. Mike is the on-the-job DJ for weddings which means he doesn't sell them - which is just another way of saying subcontract them to someone else. He has more wedding experience than most disc jockeys (including Mike Staff DJs and ADJA-MI DJs), owns his own DJ equipment, large music library and transportation. He can meet before your wedding, and provides you with more "no hidden information" on this website than they do on theirs. 4. Mike has his own Portable Wi-Fi access! A good thing since most venues don't allow their internet access to DJs. At most locations he can download songs of special requests during a reception, with access to over 9 Million Songs while being the DJ. If there is a song he doesn't already own, he can get it right then and there! Only a few DJs have their own portable wi-fi internet access to download legal MP3 256 quality songs on-the-job, and Mike is one of them. The higher priced DJs are usually very good and Mike compares favorably to them. And in todays economy, Mike's temporary discount on Friday & Saturday comes in handy. But if you need a production crew, dancing instructors or dancers, or massive club style lighting at your reception, then one of the higher priced DJs would be the proper choice. Additional comparisons and information pages that might be helpful. • How To Hire a Wedding DJ - article includes a list of questions to ask DJs. • Questions To Ask when Interviewing a mobile DJ • How to Choose Your Wedding DJ • Meet/Choose Your DJ Before Booking at multiple DJ Company? - Not Always. see faq #10. • Wedding DJ Rates - 4 Price Ranges Guideline - Metro Detroit and Michigan • Honest Advice about Wedding DJ Rates in General • Mike's Links to Mobile DJs in Michigan - over 130 of Mike's colleagues and DJ Services! |