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Intro and Overview In 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, nominated as a top Metro Detroit Wedding DJ at WDIV TV "4 The Best List". In 2011, he was also listed in the inaugural Metro Detroit A-List of Best Services. On May 14, 2012 he has again been nominated as one of the best. Click A-List link below if you want to read comments about him, leave your own comment about him or this helpful information website, or vote for him before June 22, 2012.Being a Mobile DJ is Mike's main job, how he makes his living, and he's very good at it. Conveniently based in the center of Metro Detroit (City of Southfield, southeast Oakland County), Wedding DJ Service is available for the Metro Detroit area including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Counties, Ann Arbor area, all southeast Michigan, plus other areas in the lower peninsula. Mike uses BOTH a laptop with a Digital DJ MP3 Player/Mixer and a Dual CD Player. That means... Mike is a Professional Mobile Michigan Disc Jockey and member of... More unsolicited comments can be found on Wedding Wire and Project Wedding. Weddings Are About the Bride & Groom – not the DJ Therefore, Mike appropriately refers to himself only as Michael or Mike in order to show respect for the importance of your lifetime moment and to give respect to your family, friends and guests in attendance. Madman Mike Your Musical Slave is the catchy name of his business and is primarily used for public events, not mentioned nor advertised at weddings. His business consists of a Mobile DJ Service plus a Music and Entertainment Information Service. And because weddings are about the bride & groom, they can tell Mike what to play and what not to play. Hear music you like and avoid what you don't want. Mike Is A Serious Wedding DJ AND He created a website to let you know about as many wedding services in Michigan as possible, all types including other Wedding DJs. Only Mike does this. No DJ, wedding service, or anyone else gives you this information. More listings than The Knot, it's free, no logins! Info of Photographers, Photo Booths, Cakes, Officiants, Dance Bands, Cocktails Dinner Ceremony Musicians, Bridal Shows, Event Planners and much more. click → Michigan Wedding Slavin The Website AND To Help During Michigan's Economic Downturn, Mike Lowered His Prices! From elegant sophisticated tuxedo receptions to a celebration in the back forty, he is a versatile disc jockey who can present himself and the music of your choice exactly the way you prefer. You know what you want and it's Mike's job to make it happen. Mike is middle-aged, has been the DJ for hundreds of weddings – not a kid still learning. Mike always shows respect, decency and common courtesy. He is never vulgar. How far in advance do you need to book Mike? Honest answer is in → Mike's Booking Policy Demo VideoMike does not have a demonstration or promo video. Since he lowered his wedding prices 3 years ago in order to help those getting married during current economic downturn in Michigan, he cannot afford to hire a professional video service to have a demo video made showing him on-the-job. Want to watch/observe Mike on-the-job? → read this Never Booked a DJ? Need honest info? read Mike's in-depth → How To Choose and Hire a DJ If Mike is not available for your wedding, would you like him to recommend a DJ? click here Specifics Professional Wedding DJ Service• Mike books only ONE event per day, which means that you get peace of mind ... no potential "over-bookings" or "double-bookings" and that YOU stay #1 for that day. • Unlike many DJ services, Mike does NOT invite strangers (observers) to your reception. • Mike is your DJ, not a surprise trainee or subcontracted fill-in. • Flat Rates (prices) with no hidden costs, no per hour charges, no time limit. Lights and most everything DJ related is already included in his rates. • Wireless hand-held microphone is automatically included, no extra charge. • DJ Equipment is set up before guests arrive. automatically included, no extra charge. • He brings an assistant with him to help coordinate and act as back-up DJ, no charge. • He uses PCDJ FX VRM Digital DJ Player on a laptop to play MP3s. Brings his own On-The-Job Wi-Fi access to AmazonMP3, Rhapsody, iTunes (most locations). He can download special requests at the same he is playing other songs! That means at most venues, nobody can offer more music selections than Mike. • Back-up CDs and anti-skip cd players are also at your event. • Back-up equipment including amp, mixer, microphone and more is at your reception. • Mike owns and uses professional DJ Equipment, which is shown lower on this page. • Music Volume: your choice. (usually "easy to talk over" low to start, higher for dancing). • Reception music: your choice. It's your day – listen and dance to the music you like. • Mike already owns about 60,000 Legal Music Selections, and more are added every week. • If Mike doesn't have songs that you want, he will get them at no charge to you. • Mike coordinates with photographers videographers so important moments are captured. to see Michigan Photographers Video services Mike has worked with, click here • DJ Entertainment Style: your choice. Sophisticated to interactive: see styles below • If needed, Mike can MC your reception: he is good at announcements and introductions. • DJ Attire: your choice. Mike wears a black tux unless something else is requested. • Created his own reception information worksheet so important details aren't missed. • Mike has DJ Liability insurance, a necessity just to work at some banquet facilities. • Mike has experience at many halls and banquet centers: see list on separate page • Mike does not advertise: no signs, no flyers, no business cards on tables, etc. • If needed, Mike can help you organize the formalities, special moments, recognitions, etc. • Mike is available for meetings before receptions to go over details. • Mike owns and uses dependable DJ transportation, shown lower on this page. • He keeps the reception focused on the bride & groom, not himself. • Simple "no fine print" contracts. No surprise costs. • Good when dealing with people. DJs need to be nice before and during receptions. • Mike never bothers the guests. • Mike keeps your information confidential: privacy policy
Styles
You Can Tell Mike How To DJ Your Wedding!
When hiring a DJ for the first time, most people are not aware that they can tell their DJ how to present themselves and their music entertainment. Therefore, Mike explains the three basic styles and a way to express them to any Wedding DJ you might hire. • Pleasant and Nice. The "Normal Wedding DJ" style. You could also call Pleasant and Nice the most preferred and "Play It Safe" style - having your DJ be likeable and lessening the chance your DJ would appear obnoxious or offend people. • Strictly Sophisticated. The "Low Profile" mostly just play music style. • Interactive Party Style. The "Bar Dance Club" high energy style. On A Related Side Note... Sports Stadium style introductions for the Grand Entrance? Mike can do them but only when specifically instructed to do so by the bride & groom. Unless told otherwise, he does entrance introductions in a normal, clear voice. Mike's Wedding Reception Music Variety Dance Music from today's top tunes to way back. Cupid Shuffle to In The Mood by Glenn Miller. Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Beyoncé, Kid Rock, Flo Rida, Elvis, Etta James, The Temptations, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Rascal Flatts, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift... NOTE: PrimeCuts MP3s are 320kbps, highest quality. "PrimeCuts and all TM Studios music & video services only available to radio stations, mobile/club DJs, and other ASCAP/BMI compliant public performance venues." And he gets Legal MP3's from iTunes, Napster, AmazonMP3. Over 15 Million available songs.Mike can suggest songs for a Father Daughter Dance. click → Father-Daughter Songs If desired, Mike has standards such as Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat "King" Cole, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, etc. If desired, Mike has jazz music for cocktails/dinner. Larry Norzero, Dave Matthews, Rick Braun, The Rippingtons, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Diana Krall, etc. If desired, Mike has classical music for cocktails/dinner but strongly recommends against it. Unlike using headphones or Live musicians who keep their sound at an even level, when DJs play classical through a P.A. system there is an extreme high-low effect. When DJs set the sound level so the loud parts don't get too loud, the lows usually get so low that you can't hear it which then creates a lot of "dead air" moments even though the music is playing. If desired, Mike also has Polkas: Big Daddy Lackowski, Misty Blues, Frank Yankovic, etc. Most Requested Ceremony Music in Mike's collection |
SEE MIKE'S NOMINATION AS BEST WEDDING DJ ON THE 2012 A-LIST
Wedding DJ Prices and DepositsThese Wedding Prices (rates) Apply To the METRO DETROIT AREA. Example: 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours all have same price. explanation • Deposits are Not Refundable. one exception: if you cancel but date is re-booked at same price, deposit is refunded. • Deposits are SUBTRACTED from rates. • Balance - price minus deposit - to be paid at Beginning of your reception. • Mike's PEACE OF MIND FACTOR: You are NOT asked to pay in full before your reception! • To see what is included in prices, look in "Specifics" section above. • or more*: explains potential additional costs to these posted rates. • NOTE: Friday and Saturday Rate Temporarily Discounted by $225 [see explanation] Date of Wedding: Friday or Saturday Price: $750 Deposit: $300 Balance: $450 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date of Wedding: Sunday through Thursday Price: $500 Deposit: $200 Balance: $300 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date of Wedding: Sunday through Thursday on a Holiday such as Memorial Day, Mother's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, etc. Price: $650 Deposit: $250 Balance: $400 is to be paid at beginning of reception. Date of Wedding: New Year's Eve (no matter what day of the week) Price: $1,100 Deposit: $400 Balance: $700 is to be paid at beginning of reception. • Supplying music for Ceremony at same venue as reception: usually no extra charge. • Mike no longer supplies music for a Ceremony NOT at same venue. Serving Our Country $50 Military Discount Reasons for or more* (potential additional costs) • Additional Gas Charge if not in Metro Detroit Tri–County. When gas is way over $3 a gallon, using Mike's full size van (required to transport his DJ equipment) to drive to and from some areas in northern part of lower peninsula could cost a LOT of money. Gas charge would depend on distance to and from your event starting from the City of Southfield which is located in the center of Metro Detroit, and the anticipated price of gas on day of your reception. • Outdoors: in case of rain, having Mike supply his own shelter to cover his electrical DJ equipment costs more because of the need to hire an assistant who is physically able to help put up - then - take down a portable shelter. • Carrying DJ Equipment Up/Down flight(s) of stairs with NO Elevator would cost much more because of additional cost to hire another dependable roadie to lift Mike's heavy professional equipment before reception starts AND at end of reception. • Loading Docks that are wall-only with no ramps/elevators (example: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center) would cost more because additional roadies or special loading equipment is required. • Supplying a P.A. for 400+ guests would cost more because extra P.A. equipment would be required and perhaps another vehicle to transport it. • Special Lighting costs more - (normal dancing lights are already included, no charge). • Expensive Novelties cost extra - non-reusable purchased for just your event. • Simultaneously supplying two full sets of DJ equipment (same event, two different areas at the same time) will cost double because additional vehicle, DJ and DJ set-up would be required. On a Related Note... Security Check Points – Sometimes there is a line, takes a while to get through. But there is no extra charge for additional time for verification or to have my vehicle x-rayed. Compare
Mike has DJ Liability Insurance and is a Member of N.A.M.E.
National Association of Mobile Entertainers  Michigan Wedding DJs – How Does Mike's DJ Service Compare? Some of Mike's colleagues believe you should spend a minimum of $1,000 for a Wedding DJ. Read this from the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) - Michigan Chapter: "Consider that if you are paying less than $1,000 for your Disc Jockey, you are taking a chance on a Disc Jockey who is most likely not a truly skilled professional and may very well sell your reception to an even less qualified Disc Jockey that you will meet for the very first time at your reception or special event." The National Association of Mobile Entertainers is an organization of verified professional entertainers, including DJs. ADJA is a self promoting org, info supplied by them is strictly limited to their sales pitch. That's why Mike belongs to N.A.M.E. and not the ADJA. How does Mike compare to ADJA DJs in Michigan and other local higher priced DJs?1. To help during current economic downturn, Mike lowered his rate from $975 to $750 Total within Metro Detroit (a temporary $225 friday/saturday discount!). The Michigan ADJA still says you should pay at least $1,000 and up. So do many other Michigan DJ Services. Mike is different - he knows this is a difficult time, wants to help, so he lowered his rates. see details 2. Being a Michigan DJ is how Mike makes his living which is not true for most DJs. Ask the ADJA-MI if each of their DJs make most of their money from being a DJ or get their primary source of income from other jobs in a different line of work. 3. Mike is the on-the-job DJ for weddings which means he doesn't sell them - which is just another way of saying subcontract them to someone else. He has more wedding experience than most disc jockeys (including Mike Staff DJs and ADJA-MI DJs), owns his own DJ equipment, large music library and transportation. He can meet before your wedding, and provides you with more "no hidden information" on this website than they do on theirs. 4. Mike has his own Portable Wi-Fi access! A good thing since most venues don't allow their internet access to DJs. Having personal access to over 13 Million Songs at most locations he can download songs of special requests during a reception while being the DJ. If there is a song he doesn't already own, he can get it right then and there! Only a few DJs can bring their own personal wi-fi internet access to download legal MP3's on-the-job, and Mike is one of them. The higher priced DJs are usually very good and Mike compares favorably to them. And in todays economy, Mike's temporary discount on Friday & Saturday comes in handy. If you want to pay Mike the same as some higher priced DJs, he will accept it. But if you appreciate a good deal, stay with his posted prices and enjoy your savings. If you need a dance instructor or dancers, or massive club style lighting, or a production crew in addition to a DJ at your reception, then higher priced DJs or Entertainment Companies are the only choices available to you. Compare – Observers – Watching Mike On-The-Job You cannot watch Mike at another person's private wedding. Watch him only at public events. MIKE DOES NOT BRING OBSERVERS TO WEDDINGS. Mike does dot invite strangers (DJ observers) to weddings because he considers it improper to have uninvited strangers attending other people's private affairs. Example: would you be willing to have all uninvited strangers who want to observe Mike attend your private wedding? Of course not. People who hire Mike expect him to work for them, respect them and their privacy – not use their private moments as public auditions. He firmly believes that your wedding is private. Only the people you invite should be there. It's just that simple. He's sure that you would expect that same consideration from any DJ you might hire. But some DJ services do allow strangers, usually called "observers" or "watchers" – people you don't know, the DJs don't know, were not invited by you, but invited by the DJs to watch them work at private events. By bringing observers, they are using your private wedding as a public audition. If you are comparing DJ services and want to include those that do allow observers and watchers, Mike has important legal advice for you → click here. After learning how to protect yourself regarding observers, click your Back button to return to this page. If you want to see Mike on-the-job, it will have to be at a public allowed event. To find out if he will be working an event where the public is invited, keep an eye on → Mike's Public Schedule Additional comparisons and information pages that might be helpful... • How To Hire a Wedding DJ – article includes a list of questions to ask DJs. • Questions To Ask when Interviewing a mobile DJ • How to Choose Your Wedding DJ • Meet/Choose Your DJ Before Booking at multiple DJ Company? – Not Always. see faq #10. • Wedding DJ Rates – 4 Price Ranges Guideline – Metro Detroit and Michigan • Honest Advice about Wedding DJ Rates in General • Mike's Links to Mobile DJs in Michigan – over 130 of Mike's Colleagues and Wedding DJ Services! MIKE'S BOOKING POLICY
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Where in Michigan has Mike already been the DJ for special events? Below is a sample of cities and areas. for list of venues, click here METRO DETROIT + SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA Allen Park Ann Arbor Aurburn Hills Berkley Birmingham Bloomfield Hills + Bloomfield Township Brighton Brownstown Canton Chesterfield Township Clarkston Clinton Township Commerce Dearborn Dearborn Heights Detroit Dexter Eastpointe Farmington + Farmington Hills Ferndale Flat Rock Flint Fraser Garden City Grosse Pointe Hamtramck Harrison Township Hartland Hazel Park Highland Lake Orion Lansing + East Lansing Leonard Lincoln Park Livonia Macomb Milan Milford Monroe Mount Clemens Northville Novi Oak Park Oakland Orchard Lake Oxford Plymouth Redford Rochester Hills Romeo Romulus Roseville Royal Oak Saline Shelby Township South Lyon Southfield Southgate St. Clair Shores Sterling Heights Taylor Tecumseh Trenton Troy Utica Warren Washington Waterford Wayne West Bloomfield Westland White Lake Wixom Woodhaven Wyandotte Ypsilanti plus other areas in Southeast Michigan. OUTSIDE OF METRO DETROIT Adrian Brooklyn / Irish Hills Coldwater Grand Rapids Ludington Mio Traverse City and other areas. REMINDER: areas not in Metro Detroit come with an additional travel fee (gas charge) |