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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.).  Give us a call.  After finding out exactly what you want, we will be able to give you an exact price.  And we never bother you with follow-up phone calls.

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 do one or 2 events at a time.  If you choose one of our live music options, you will deal with Tom from the first phone call to the last song of the night at your event.

HOW MANY SONGS DO YOU HAVE?
We have thousands of 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 around 60 songs during a 4 or 5 hour event.  Having the right 60 songs is a lot more important than having 50,000 songs your crowd doesn't want to hear.  More songs do not make 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.

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 the 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.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR "STYLE?"
We're not an "in your face" kind of company.  We are not on the mic very much.  We like to let the music do the talking.  We're a class act and well versed in all types of music from the 30's to today and know what songs to play at the right times.  If an MC is constantly 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 on the video may be songs and scenarios those clients picked. Your event will be customized to reflect your style.

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.  There are some dates booked a year and a half 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 also offer Singers, Pianists, Strings, Flutists, Party Percussionists, Steel Drums and more.  Tom has sung on Cruise Ships and in Atlantic City.  If you choose a Singer package he'll usually sing for dinner and/or cocktail hour (when your guests wouldn't ordinarily be dancing).  He sings "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 and will give your event that "live band" energy that 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 little better!  It's the Ultimate in DJ/Live Music Combinations!

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, that's fine with us.  However, I do want to mention that live entertainment prices start at only $200 more than DJ packages and the total price is still well below what most other companies charge for just a DJ.  Live entertainment will ALWAYS add to your event, NEVER take away.  Most DJ's will pop in piano music or a Kenny-G CD for dinner.  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 the 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.

WHAT HAPPENS IF TOM GETS SICK?
Good question. It hasn't happened yet but for some reason I cannot attend, one of our DJ's easily handle it.  I also have close relationships with other entertainment companies.  I will do everything possible to make sure your event goes on without a hitch. Like I said, It hasn't happened yet!  In the video on our website (the Salzano wedding) I was sicker than I've been in years. No one knew except the bride and groom. Once the lights came on, I was ready to go. The show must go on!

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.  HOW CAN THEY DO THAT?
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 they realize they didn't get a bargain, they also realize 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 areas.  We are recommended by the best Event Planners and Banquet Halls too.  Please read our "testimonials" page to see what our clients are saying about us.
* EXPERIENCE.  We've done hundreds of weddings and parties. We will work with you before your event and also during the event with your photographer, videographer and banquet manager 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. Choose one of our live entertainment packages and Tom will be one of the entertainers at your event.  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 $2,000-$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, Flo Rida, Justin Timberlake, J-Lo, Shakira 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.

DO YOU HAVE A FACEBOOK OR TWITTER ACCOUNT?
We have a Facebook account.  Come join us!  (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tomardo-Entertainment/450511525500?ref=ts)

If you have a question that is not listed here, feel free to email or call us and we'll be happy to answer it for you


732-255-4912
tomardo@yahoo.com