Friday, March 27, 2009
Check Out Our Youtube Channel
We have short video clips of recent events, venue lighting and weddings.
http://www.youtube.com/afterhoursrob
http://www.youtube.com/afterhoursrob
Lighting At Your Event
We've been up to some interesting work with our lighting in recent months. Check out our photostream here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/24742544@N02/sets/72157604143353517/show/
Sunday, March 08, 2009
To receive complete information or to check availability for your event through the mail, please fill in our on-line request form.
Check out our new Wedding Brochure.
Please checkout our presentation online to view video & audio clips of our work, music lists and further information about the many services After Hours Disc Jockey Service offers to our clients.
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BRIDAL SHOW SEASON 2009 SPECIAL - Lock in your 2010 wedding date simply by signing your agreement letter and we will not charge your credit card until Jul 15th, 2009 for the deposit. Call for more details.
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Learn More About Our Extraordinary Entertainment by viewing our video clips and listening to our audio clips: Examples
If you have any questions while reviewing our information, please contact me directly at 1-800-782-3033. We will follow up with you in about a week to see if you'd like to setup a time to meet one of our DJs in person to talk about our custom wedding packages and pricing.
Best Regards,
Rob Alberti, event director & lighting designer
After Hours Disc Jockey Service
Member of the DJ Network
We are proud to announce that After Hours DJ Service has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick.
Check out our customer testimonials:
Video Testimonial From Hannah & Dan
Click Wedding Wire for more ratings/testimonials
"He took our preferences and made it work. He kept everyone dancing and played a wide variety of music to meet the crowds needs. I was thrilled to have the CD of the wedding music waiting in my mailbox when I returned from my honeymoon." Jamie & Paul Nov 2007 Goodwin Hotel
"He really listened to what we wanted and guided us through areas that we were not sure about. We had people on the dance floor all night long." Michelle & Jeff Dec 2007 Chez Josef
"The music was great, the lighting was fabulous, the sound system was perfect." Melissa & Brett Nov 2007 Berkshire Hills CC
"Our DJ service was absolutely more than we bargained for!!! Our DJ was extremely professional, personable. We were totally at ease and enjoyed our reception because he took care of everything for us. Great time." Krystal & Ben Jul 2007 Seamanns Inn, Mystic CT
"Oh my gosh! There is NO WAY we would have had the event without Rob! EVERYONE loved the way Rob kept the dancing going. Anyone who reads this must be considering After Hours DJ...don't consider any longer....book your event with them while they are still available!" Sarah & Jason Jul 2007 Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook, CT
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Where have we been performing lately? Here's just a sample list of some of the facilities we've been in the past few months:
The Ranch, Southwick, MA
Chez Josef, Agawam, MA
Garden House/Look Park, Florence, MA
Cranwell Resort, Lenox, MA
Williamstown Inn, Williamstown, MA
Red Barn, Amherst, MA
Oakridge Country Club, Feeding Hills, MA
Springfield Sheraton
Springfield Marriott
Delaney House, Holyoke, MA
Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA
Barney Estate/Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Hotel Northampton, Northampton, MA
Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
Gedney Farm, New Marlborough, MA
Westin/Copley Place, Boston, MA
Hammond Castle, Gloster, MA
Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
Marina Bay, Quincy, MA
Saphire Manor, Sharon, MA
Boston Science Museum, Boston, MA
Lake of Isles, N. Stonington, CT
Riverhouse, Haddam, CT
Riverview, Simsbury, CT
Woodwinds, Branford, CT
Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, CT
Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT
St. Clement's Castle, Portland, CT
Pond House/Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT
Waterview, Monroe, CT
Hartford Marriott
Hartford Convention Center
Seamen's Inne, Mystic, CT
Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury, CT
New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, CT
The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, CT
Tavern On The Green, Central Park, NYC
Check out our new Wedding Brochure.
Please checkout our presentation online to view video & audio clips of our work, music lists and further information about the many services After Hours Disc Jockey Service offers to our clients.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BRIDAL SHOW SEASON 2009 SPECIAL - Lock in your 2010 wedding date simply by signing your agreement letter and we will not charge your credit card until Jul 15th, 2009 for the deposit. Call for more details.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn More About Our Extraordinary Entertainment by viewing our video clips and listening to our audio clips: Examples
If you have any questions while reviewing our information, please contact me directly at 1-800-782-3033. We will follow up with you in about a week to see if you'd like to setup a time to meet one of our DJs in person to talk about our custom wedding packages and pricing.
Best Regards,
Rob Alberti, event director & lighting designer
After Hours Disc Jockey Service
Member of the DJ Network
We are proud to announce that After Hours DJ Service has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 Pick.
Check out our customer testimonials:
Video Testimonial From Hannah & Dan
Click Wedding Wire for more ratings/testimonials
"He took our preferences and made it work. He kept everyone dancing and played a wide variety of music to meet the crowds needs. I was thrilled to have the CD of the wedding music waiting in my mailbox when I returned from my honeymoon." Jamie & Paul Nov 2007 Goodwin Hotel
"He really listened to what we wanted and guided us through areas that we were not sure about. We had people on the dance floor all night long." Michelle & Jeff Dec 2007 Chez Josef
"The music was great, the lighting was fabulous, the sound system was perfect." Melissa & Brett Nov 2007 Berkshire Hills CC
"Our DJ service was absolutely more than we bargained for!!! Our DJ was extremely professional, personable. We were totally at ease and enjoyed our reception because he took care of everything for us. Great time." Krystal & Ben Jul 2007 Seamanns Inn, Mystic CT
"Oh my gosh! There is NO WAY we would have had the event without Rob! EVERYONE loved the way Rob kept the dancing going. Anyone who reads this must be considering After Hours DJ...don't consider any longer....book your event with them while they are still available!" Sarah & Jason Jul 2007 Saybrook Point Inn, Old Saybrook, CT
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Where have we been performing lately? Here's just a sample list of some of the facilities we've been in the past few months:
The Ranch, Southwick, MA
Chez Josef, Agawam, MA
Garden House/Look Park, Florence, MA
Cranwell Resort, Lenox, MA
Williamstown Inn, Williamstown, MA
Red Barn, Amherst, MA
Oakridge Country Club, Feeding Hills, MA
Springfield Sheraton
Springfield Marriott
Delaney House, Holyoke, MA
Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA
Barney Estate/Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Hotel Northampton, Northampton, MA
Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
Gedney Farm, New Marlborough, MA
Westin/Copley Place, Boston, MA
Hammond Castle, Gloster, MA
Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
Marina Bay, Quincy, MA
Saphire Manor, Sharon, MA
Boston Science Museum, Boston, MA
Lake of Isles, N. Stonington, CT
Riverhouse, Haddam, CT
Riverview, Simsbury, CT
Woodwinds, Branford, CT
Avon Old Farms Hotel, Avon, CT
Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT
St. Clement's Castle, Portland, CT
Pond House/Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT
Waterview, Monroe, CT
Hartford Marriott
Hartford Convention Center
Seamen's Inne, Mystic, CT
Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury, CT
New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, CT
The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, CT
Tavern On The Green, Central Park, NYC
Friday, March 06, 2009
The $600 DJ - Ten Reasons To Hire A Pro
So, you've been out shopping for a DJ and with the assumption that every DJ is pretty much alike, you find someone that is 1/2 the price of other area DJs. What a bargain.
Here is what you might expect from them:
Here is what you might expect from them:
- They will probably not return your calls when you're frantically trying to reach them 2 weeks before your wedding
- Your first dance? That will be the one song they were meaning to get, but they didn't get around to it. Would you like to dance to something else?
- They have a website - but it's been under construction for months and when it comes online, there really isn't much more than a photo and a couple sentences worth of content.
- They will hide their cheap poor quality gear behind a large self-promoting sign at your wedding.
- Their computer will lockup during your dance with your father. No backup - so please wait 5 minutes while he reboots.
- Wireless microphone? Yeah, it works, but you have to be standing right next to the DJ. All you hear is crackling when you try and use it at the head table for your toast.
- The DJ that had 10 years experience won't be the one who shows up to your wedding - it will be his 16 year old son.
- Please be sure to stand right in front of the DJ speakers if you want to hear what is being said over the microphone. He has his 15 year old speakers placed on the ground and not on speaker stands.
- Tux? Isn't a shirt and tie close enough?
- Oh, you said you DIDN'T want to hear the Electric Slide? He thought your guests would like it as well as all the other songs that you told him NOT to play.
Be Careful Which Wedding Vendors You Hire
With the state of the economy, it's even more important to know as much as possible about whom you are hiring for your wedding vendors. The past few years, we've seen many banquet facilities close up over night and leave couples scrambling for a new venue for their wedding.
Clearly, your choice in photographers, videographers and disc jockeys need some scrutiny as well. How long have they been in business? Are they a 1 man operation? Are they advertising or did you find them at a bridal show? (Any company that does not have a website or has no advertising and relies strictly by word of mouth - this is a good indication that they might not even be in business by the time your wedding comes around). Many new upstart companies - disc jockeys and photographers especially, will never make it to their 1 year anniversary. photographers or disc jockeys that have not updated their equipment in recent past - this is also a warning sign.
Know what you are getting. Get everything in writing. Pay deposits by credit card for some added security and protection. We expect that 2009 will be a rough year for many wedding vendors who are already struggling to survive. Just as we expect many stores to close in the new year, we also expect 2009 to mark the end of many careers as disc jockeys, photographers and videograhers. Only the strong will survive. Buyer beware.
Would you believe that 2008 was one of our best years ever? Our business is thriving and 2009 looks to be just as good for us. We have positioned ourselves properly in this tough economy and we will be here for many years to come.
Clearly, your choice in photographers, videographers and disc jockeys need some scrutiny as well. How long have they been in business? Are they a 1 man operation? Are they advertising or did you find them at a bridal show? (Any company that does not have a website or has no advertising and relies strictly by word of mouth - this is a good indication that they might not even be in business by the time your wedding comes around). Many new upstart companies - disc jockeys and photographers especially, will never make it to their 1 year anniversary. photographers or disc jockeys that have not updated their equipment in recent past - this is also a warning sign.
Know what you are getting. Get everything in writing. Pay deposits by credit card for some added security and protection. We expect that 2009 will be a rough year for many wedding vendors who are already struggling to survive. Just as we expect many stores to close in the new year, we also expect 2009 to mark the end of many careers as disc jockeys, photographers and videograhers. Only the strong will survive. Buyer beware.
Would you believe that 2008 was one of our best years ever? Our business is thriving and 2009 looks to be just as good for us. We have positioned ourselves properly in this tough economy and we will be here for many years to come.
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