1) What are your rates?

SOLO GUITAR/DJ:
Ceremony- $250 for 1 hour (includes 1/2 hour prelude music and osound system); OR $200 per hour if interested in booking for multiple hours for cocktail hour and reception also; * usually 3 hour minimum if Friday, Saturday, or Sunday after 5pm

Reception- $200 per hour; i.e. for 3 hours it's $600, for 4 hours it's $800, etc.; includes mixture of live music and DJ, have microphone for toasts; * usually 3 hour minimum if Friday, Saturday, or Sunday after 5pm

THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR PACKAGE, AND OFFERS BOTH LIVE MUSIC AND DJ SO YOU GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.....PLUS IT'S VERY REASONABLE TO MEET YOUR BUDGET, and avoids having to hire 2 people (1 for the ceremony, 1 for the reception) especially if you only need a DJ for an hour or 2

Duos & Groups: it varies, depending on how many people in desired in the group (trio, quartet) and for how many hours needed.....Please inquire, I'll work with you to help fit your budget.

2) How do I reserve a date?
I'll send you a contract with my signature so you have my commitment in writing, and I will need you to check the agreed upon details and sign it and return it with a 50% deposit, the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.

3) Why do I have to send a deposit , and is it refundable if I change my mind or my date changes?
I get many calls each week for available dates, so once you ‘re sure you want me for a date and I get the contract and deposit back, that time and date is yours, and I can then turn down any other offers I get for that time/date. Otherwise, you'll have musicians that say they'll play for your wedding and then end up backing out down the road if they get a "better offer" (or even worse, not showing up at all!) and leaving you with major stress and misery. I'm sure you'd feel MUCH safer with a signed contract.....it's good for BOTH of us! My policy, like most in the wedding industry, is that the deposit is nonrefundable, since if you end up changing your mind or cancel the date down the road I will have undoubtedly already have lost the opportunity to have made money on your day with another client. However, I have rarely had this problem (thankfully!).......and if some kind of alteration is necessary I will do everything I can to work with you to make it work! If there is a hurricane that is an act of God....well, then I don't want to play in a hurricane either, so I'll be flexible with you!

4) How long have you been performing and do you do many weddings?
I've been performing over 25 years, and I do several weddings a week.....and sometimes several a day! I'm a professional concert guitarist, a full time musician, and take pride in what I do. You won't find anyone better at performing the diversity of guitar music that I can offer AND the DJ/ Master of Ceremonies skills that I provide.....I do a great job, and I know what I'm doing! See my bio sheet for more info on my credentials.

5) Will you be formally attired?
Yes, I usually wear a tuxedo unless requested otherwise (i.e. dressy casual, coat and tie)

6) Can we meet with you to discuss things, and is there any charge for that?
Yes, no problem with meeting, and no charge!

7) Can you let us know when you're performing in public where we can hear you?
Absolutely, please either email me or leave your email address and I'll add you to my list and send an email when I'm doing a public performance

8) Do you have a large DJ song collection?
Yes, I have an extensive list of songs, thousands of CD's & songs to choose from in any style.

9) Am I able to choose what music I want, or don't want played?
ABSOLUTELY! It's YOUR wedding......I will play (or WON'T play) anything you want! I have no problem with playing any songs on CD's you provide to me as well. I will work with you to play the music you enjoy, either live or DJ. I can give you a song list and you can go through it and pick out stuff you like!

10) Will you play requests when you do live music?
YES! If I know it I'll play it! If there's a special song you want to be performed for your ceremony, as long as you provide me with the sheet music and recording that's also not a problem.

11) What styles of music do you play?
I'm a highly skilled musician with a Bachelor Degree in Music (which most other musicians don't have), and I can pretty much play anything! I'm very diverse and can play most anything from Classical, Jazz, Spanish/Flamenco, to Popular things like Beatles and Jimmy Buffett. Most musicians can only play 1 style, but I am very diverse and can do a little of something for everyone! See descriptions page for more info.

12) Do you use cheesy background/accompaniment tracks, kind of like Karaoke for musicians?
Uh...NO!!!! Definitely not! I hate that....that's for " musicians" that can't really play their instrument and don't have the capability and skill that I have......I can play multiple parts at the same time, so you'll hear the melody line AND the accompaniment at the same time, which often sounds like 1 person sounding like 2 or 3 guitarists. It's very full sounding and pure (no cheating!)......listen to my music!

13) Can you sing?
Yes, I can sing.....most people usually prefer just instrumental background music for a classy ambiance during the reception which is usually what I do (vocals often tend to provide competition for conversation, and we don't want you or your guests to have to shout!), but if there's a special song or something you want me to do during your ceremony that's possible.

14) Do you bring your own amplifier?
Yes, I bring everything I need.....the only thing I need to know is where to plug into an AC power outlet

15) Do you have a wireless microphone to pass around during the rehearsal dinner for toasts, or for during the reception?
Yes, and I also have a lavalier microphone for the groom to wear during the ceremony, since MANY people usually can hear the minister but NEVER can hear the bride or groom recite their vows

16) Can you perform a ceremony at an outdoor location where power isn't available?
Yes, I have a silent power generator, so beach side weddings are no problem!