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| Dan Luczak aka DJ Triple D started djing at the age of 15 at his local ice skating rink (San Diego Ice Arena) in Mira Mesa, CA. He worked there and saw the dj playing music everyday, and thought to himself, "I could do that also, and I have a love for music!" Shortly after, he went up to the dj and asked him if he could help Dan become a dj. After waiting a few months, the dj sold Dan his first dual cd player. This was the beginning of a long journey for Dan. Soon after Dan used just about every paycheck towards his djing career only at the age of 15. He kept piecing together his equipment so he could play there someday when the dj was sick or couldn't make it. After 2 months of practice and getting together all the equipment, Dan went there and asked to dj when the dj got sick, they agreed and gave Dan his first dj job ever. Soon after doing the ice arena for a few months and getting good, Dan wanted to expand his djing to other parts of the city. So he called up local mobile dj's and asked to be an intern just to learn the ropes of the business. Eventually after going out so many times with these companies and doing gigs, he felt it was time to start his own business, Triple D Productions. (Take a look below to see all the newspapers Triple D Productions has been in) |
| - DJ Triple D has also been featured on KUSI news, click the play button to view the video: |
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1. Are you insured? Can you supply me with proof of liability? Many responsible business owners carry liability insurance to protect their businesses and the consumer. Many locations are beginning to require proof of liability. Ask for proof of liability insurance. Disc Jockey's receive a Certificate of Liability which can be used as proof. 2. Will you be willing to play requests and discuss music ahead of time? A versatile Disc Jockey is willing to listen to your suggestions, give you feedback and play from your desired song list. A professional DiscJockey will also accept the fact you may not want certain songs played. A professional Disc Jockey cannot know everything about your musical preferences and entertainment needs without communication. 3. Do you use Professional Equipment? Ask whether your prospective Disc Jockey works with professional audio equipment. If you are not sure, ask for their equipment list and check with a local music dealer to verify they are using professional grade sound gear. Remember that professional gear does not guarantee an entertainer's talent or service level, but is simply a tool for building an exceptional event. 4. Does the Disc Jockey know the proper etiquette for your type of party? A professional Disc Jockey will assist you with the planning of your special day. Most professional entertainers will coordinate, emcee and provide the music that you desire. Ask if they have experience with your type of event. 5. How much time do you allow for set-up? Punctuality is a necessity. Most Disc Jockey's arrive at least one hour prior to the start time you've given them. Your entertainer should ideally be setup and in-place before your first guest walks through the door. 6. Do you provide a written contract? It is extremely important to have your booking confirmed in writing. Ask for a written agreement, especially if you are paying an initial retainer. The standard initial payment for entertainment services is $100. 7. Will you be suitably dressed for our occasion? Specify the type of apparel that your Disc Jockey is expected to wear for your occasion. Formal attire or coat & tie are the most popular forms of attire. If you are having a "themed" event, make sure your entertainer is informed. 8. Should we tip the DJ? If you'd like. As a general rule it is a nice gesture for service based personnel to be tipped if you have received service that pleases you. However we don't expect tips and won't hold it against you if you choose not to tip. (We won't put out a "tip jar" at your event. We think it's tacky.) 9. Should we feed the DJ? Unlike feeding the animals at the zoo, it's okay to feed the DJ. As a general rule the DJ(s) will have been working for three hours prior to your event loading and unloading the van, and setting up. In addition to working through your event, they'll spend a couple of hours afterward reloading the van and "heading back to the barn." We get hungry just like everyone else, and would certainly appreciate the opportunity to eat if possible. If this is a problem however, just let us know and we'll make alternate arrangements. We understand (especially during a catered, sit-down dinner) that there may be a cost associated that we certainly don't expect you to bear. 10. Will you take requests from our guests? Our normal policy is to solicit requests from your guests during the course of the event. We will then play them in the segments appropriate to that song. We find that playing the guests' requests improves audience interaction. If you don't want us to accept requests, just let us know. 11. Will you play music from my own CD collection? Though we have an extensive music collection, we realize that there may be songs that your group would like to hear that we don't have. If you'll let us know in advance, we'll be happy to procure the music that you'd like for us to play. If, after the event has begun, the host or a guest requests a song for which they are providing the CD, we'll be happy to play it as long as the song is appropriate to the event. See the FAQ below on profanity. 12. Do you play songs with profanity? We play the radio edit versions of songs, which are normally the "cleanest" versions available (as opposed to the original albums, which are often laced with profanity.) Despite having the cleaner versions of songs, many parents find particular songs inappropriate. When playing for groups with children, we will self-censor to a level we think is suitable for the children present. If you, as a sponsor or a parent, have a concern about a particular artist or song, just let us know and we'll omit the offensive material from our playlist for that event. We'll also cease playing music that appears to result in disorderly conduct or presents safety concerns (i.e. "mosh pit" activity that could injure the guests, or "freak dancing.") The bottom line is that we'll work with you to play only what you feel is appropriate for your event. Obviously the play list for a college frat house party will differ from that of junior high school dance. 13. What are the noise restrictions within the City of San Diego? The City of San Diego requires that a police officer be dispatched anytime a complaint is lodged concerning a disturbance of the peace. It doesn't matter what time of day or what location. If you're planning a party in a residence, near the beach, or in a public park, please work in advance with your neighbors so that they won't have any issues. It generally works this way: a. On the first complaint call, an officer will be dispatched. A warning notice will be issued, and you'll be told the nature of the complaint. b. If a second complaint is received (from either the original complainant, or someone else), the police will again be dispatched. At that time they can shut down the event, they can fine the property owner (or lease holder) $500, and they can confiscate the equipment causing the disturbance. Contrary to popular opinion, there are no time limits (i.e. you can't "party hearty" until 10:00 PM. and expect to get away with it). Complaints can be filed at any time, whether 7:00 PM or 2:00 AM. Also unlike automobile-based noise violations, there is no volume vs. distance criteria (i.e. 70 dB at 50 feet.) If someone complains, you have no recourse other than to reduce the volume (or perhaps invite them to the party!) Be sure to inquire of any noise restrictions at hotels or other public venues you may engage for us to play in. Some hotels are located near residential areas and may require us to minimize the volume after a certain hour. Please select your venue and plan your event hours accordingly. Finally, the other cities within San Diego county may have varying laws, so check with your local municipality when planning your event. |