I recently received an e-mail from one of our performers recapping a party she entertained at this past weekend. It demonstrates many things, but I felt it completely shows WHY it is important to hire a TRUE professional entertainer as opposed to someone who calls themselves a professional. Enjoy. The following e-mail is from our very own DJ Debbie.
Hi,
The mom that booked me somehow didn’t realize that our Kid’s DJ program actually includes playing music. She knew that I would be playing interactive games with the kids, but for some reason she also hired an actual DJ (from another company). At some point she figured it out, but she already had both of us booked and didn’t want to cancel on anyone.
(When I called her to go over the details of her party, she told me that) she had a Rock Star theme but also told me her son liked Disney Channel type music and stuff from the 80′s. I figured pop music like “99 Red Balloons”, the Bangles, and Cyndi Lauper would work well. (upbeat, family friendly popular songs). The mom gave me the DJ’s contact info so we could touch base and he and I determined that he would play the music, I would play host and I would just plug my mic into his sound system.
When I arrived apparently the DJ took the “Rock Star” theme a bit too literally. What was he playing? Def Leppard (Pour Some Sugar on Me)! He also played the unedited version of the song “Creep” by Radiohead (in case you’re not aware, it has inappropriate language in it). The mom walked over to him during that song and asked him to change it.
The DJ didn’t play any of the music we had discussed when we touched base and had no concept of what was appropriate. (I’m still trying to figure out what on earth made him think “Creep” would be a cool song for a 6 yr old kid’s party.) The party was a classic example of why people should hire entertainers that specialize in working with kids.
I don’t think any of the adults paid much attention to the music he was playing, but I’m sure the kids would have preferred the Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, and the Cheetah Girls. I was particularly glad that some of the guests had seen me before. (so they were aware I would never play that type of music for a child’s party!) One repeat client in particular was there and she’s had me several times and even hired me once as a Kid’s DJ.
I’m not complaining because it wasn’t a bad party. I just have to shake my head and laugh at that DJ.
Debbie
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