Review is written by Staff @ The Ring and is based on • Interviews with this vendor
Adrian's twenty plus years in disc jockeying started, where some of the best DJs do - in high school. Adrian started out playing tunes for rowdy teenage crowds on the old school turntable systems. Since those so-called 'old days', his skills and equipment have evolved and adapted to meet the trends and technology required for today's weddings. Creating his own disc jockey service company seemed like a natural progression for Adrian.
Now, celebrating twenty-eight years in business, Adrian tells us that A&M Sounds' focus has always been on giving brides what they want. "In our twenty-eighth year, this is even more of a focus," he adds.
Since his solo days, Adrian has not only built his own disc jockey service, but he's personally hired and trained additional DJs to help him cover the roughly ninety weddings and 60 other events such as stag and does A&M Sounds services each year. "My DJs have worked with me for over ten years and have countless references to back them up... I insist they know the current top 100 songs and classics from past decades and that they're always appropriately dressed, don't smoke or drink on the job, and conduct themselves in an extremely professional manner."
If you plan to book A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service for both a Stag & Doe, as well as your wedding, Adrian says when possible he'll send you the same DJ to both functions to ensure they are familiar with your family and friends, and the type of crowd that will be at your wedding. Between himself and his staff, Adrian entertains only three bookings per evening. That means that if you have a date in mind, it's best to book as soon as possible, "We only do three bookings per night but I do this intentionally. If I expand more than that, I wouldn't be able to spend as much time on each event. It's about quality, not quantity for me."
Setting the musical stage
With over 23,000 songs on location at any wedding, you can be assured that your A&M Sounds DJ is coming prepared to your wedding day. They carry a high-end library of music that is always up to date with the most current hits, as well as the classic party tunes from the past five decades. "We always go early to the location to set-up our equipment. We'll never be setting up as guests are there," explains Adrian. He wants to put the most professional face forward and your guests will only notice the DJ when appropriate. A&M also offers assistance in the areas of Master of Ceremony duties and day of itinerary planning, they have the experience to create a smooth, seamless event.
Decorating up-lighting and Gobos
The use of the latest up-lighting to create the most elegant setting for your celebration is easier than you think
Contact Adrian for information or go to the website to see some samples
It is the most inexpensive way to create a WOW factor at your venue
Gobos- put your name in lights on the wall or dance floor
A helping hand
Sometimes it's hard to even get a human being to answer the phone when calling around for information. At A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service, you won't have this problem. Adrian is your contact throughout the entire process from the first call to discuss your wedding day details, to the actual wedding, and even after. Adrian follows up after each wedding that A&M Sounds does to ensure that the couple was completely satisfied with their services and that everything went well. Adrian also likes to offer his help with any general planning issues that you may be having. He'll offer some advice if you ask him or if he feels it would be helpful to you.
Equipped to do the job right
Great intentions and a huge music database aside, the music at your wedding won't be perfect unless it sounds perfect. Isn't that what it's all about? Adrian has equipped his company with 3 different types of speakers, each with a backup set in case of problems. Each set is used for various types of locations, depending on factors such as size, acoustics, indoor, outdoor, etc. Adrian says that if he doesn't already know the hall, he will go and scope it out before hand so he knows how to set up the system so each guest will have the best seat in the house for listening. Placement of speakers in a venue plays a large part in the success of the event and this will all be taken care of to insure your guests will enjoy the evening.
It's best to go over all the details possible with any potential DJ that may be doing your wedding... Adrian's experience gives him the advantage of knowing what is needed for any sound and lighting scenario required
Sound systems are made up of I-Mac computers combined with Trakktor sound cards with 8 channel mixing consoles giving you the best sound quality possible combined with Shure 58 microphones and Shure wireless microphones
Back up systems for each system consists of an additional I-Mac 21 inch computer loaded with all the same music and DJ program along with a mixing board and sound card.
No other company can match this standard of excellence, ask yourself ....is this piece of mind?
Stag & Doe parties with A&M Sounds Disc jockey Service
Aside from weddings and after parties, A&M Sounds also specializes in helping couples have a successful stag & doe event. Adrian knows how important it is for these events to not only be fun, but to raise money and keep everyone having a great time. Among other things, A&M offers cash drawers for ticket sales and aprons for the bridal party staff on the night of the event and suggestions for crowd-pleasing food, shooters and especially games. Generally stag and does are in the months of January to April, leaving the rest of the season for the weddings
Adrian can send you a list of venues that allow stag and does with many inside tips too.
The Simple Wedding Ceremony
The guests are all seated, waiting to hear the 'I Do's' and the vows that were so carefully chosen, the Officiant begins and to everyone's dismay, they cannot be heard ... unfortunately, this is a common occurrence and A&M Sounds wants to ensure this does not happen to you!
We are pleased to offer our Simple Wedding Ceremony option to all couples - whether you have booked your reception with us or not!
Our ceremony option is designed to give couples the sound and equipment they need for indoor or outdoor ceremonies from wireless microphones to direct in boxes for live instruments.
How it's done
If you're interested in speaking with A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service about your wedding, you'll first want to contact Adrian. He knows how important your music is to you. Unfortunately, he notes, some couples don't realize this until after their big day. "When no one is enjoying the expensive late night buffet because they've all left early, ask yourself how much did your DJ cost you."
But finding a DJ that's right for you isn't always as easy as it sounds. Adrian makes his own Frequently Asked Questions sheet available to couples who contact him. The F.A.Q.`s are designed to help them ask the right questions, measure the level of professionalism and help shed light on whether the potential DJ is a good fit for you and your event. He brings up points such as sound quality and which pieces of equipment will be sure to fill your reception space the best way possible. A&M Sounds will make sure that you have what you need and explain why you need it or do not need it!
Adrian typically meets with each couple before the wedding to build a rapport and discuss preferences. He can also set up your entire booking over email or the phone if you can't meet in person or if these options are more convenient. From that first meeting on, he'll discuss details with you about your plan for the evening, what is to happen when, specifics of the location, and of course, your music choices.
A&M Sounds does not have pre-set wedding packages, because he prefers discussing what services you would like to see at your wedding and then developing a package based on your particular needs. Options that will affect the price of your services would include needing ceremony music in addition to the traditional reception music, cordless microphones, remote locations, MC services, up-lighting, wedding planning, decorating, gobos, etc.
For a standard wedding, Adrian says that your price will range from at $750 to $1300 with an average price being about $875 for eight hours of music. If you have a specific budget to work within, Adrian says to give him a call so that he can walk you through your options. Taxes are in addition to above quoted pricing
Couple needs to decide is how important is the disc jockey ,the music, the flow of the evening , the over-all sound and the support leading up to the day. Pricing will play a factor in this final decision. If the above are important to you then A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service is a perfect fit!!
Ask around and you will hear the name 'A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service' - whether you ask your venue for a referral, the businesses you are dealing with or take a look at his testimonial page on his website - Adrian and A&M Sounds are referred by many
- Elmhurst Inn, Bestwestern Stoneridge Inn, Port Stanley Wharf Restaurant, C.A.S.O. Station, London Club, Greek Hellenic Centre, Culinary Catering, Kathys Catering, James Meadow Catering, Fisher & Company, Francee Ender & Associates Wedding Planners, ENJO Canada, Avon Canada, Cancer Society-special fundraisers, Hessenland, Convention Centre, Windermere Manor, The Old Court House, Sunningdale Golf & Country Club, Westhaven Golf & Country Club,Caradoc-Sands Golf & Country Club -Strathroy just to name a few!
Details, details, details
• A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service is a member of AVLA (Audio-Video Licensing Agency Inc. and CDJA (Canadian Disc Jockey Association).
• Adrian is a member of the St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce, The St Thomas and London Executives Association. He also does large sound events such as the, St. Anne's Wine and Cheese Ladies Night Out, MS Walk, MADD Walk, Crime Stoppers Bail or Jail and more.
• It is crucial to book early with A&M Sounds since they only have limited spots available. Some brides are now booking as early as 2 years in advance as they realize the important role that a good DJ plays in a successful reception.
• If you are booking last minute, A&M may still have an opening and will do their best to accommodate you.
• A $169.50 non-refundable deposit will secure your wedding date on the A&M Sounds event calendar, with the balance due the week before the wedding.
• Adrian or one of his DJs will have over 24,000 songs with them at your wedding location.
• Contact Adrian for full pricing and details (for weddings and all other types of events). You can also check out testimonials and pictures of past events on the A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service web site.
Adrian's twenty plus years in disc jockeying started, where some of the best DJs do - in high school. Adrian started out playing tunes for rowdy teenage crowds on the old school turntable systems. Since those so-called 'old days', his skills and equipment have evolved and adapted to meet the trends and technology required for today's weddings. Creating his own disc jockey service company seemed like a natural progression for Adrian.
Now, celebrating twenty-eight years in business, Adrian tells us that A&M Sounds' focus has always been on giving brides what they want. "In our twenty-eighth year, this is even more of a focus," he adds.
Since his solo days, Adrian has not only built his own disc jockey service, but he's personally hired and trained additional DJs to help him cover the roughly ninety weddings and 60 other events such as stag and does A&M Sounds services each year. "My DJs have worked with me for over ten years and have countless references to back them up... I insist they know the current top 100 songs and classics from past decades and that they're always appropriately dressed, don't smoke or drink on the job, and conduct themselves in an extremely professional manner."
If you plan to book A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service for both a Stag & Doe, as well as your wedding, Adrian says when possible he'll send you the same DJ to both functions to ensure they are familiar with your family and friends, and the type of crowd that will be at your wedding. Between himself and his staff, Adrian entertains only three bookings per evening. That means that if you have a date in mind, it's best to book as soon as possible, "We only do three bookings per night but I do this intentionally. If I expand more than that, I wouldn't be able to spend as much time on each event. It's about quality, not quantity for me."
Setting the musical stage
With over 23,000 songs on location at any wedding, you can be assured that your A&M Sounds DJ is coming prepared to your wedding day. They carry a high-end library of music that is always up to date with the most current hits, as well as the classic party tunes from the past five decades. "We always go early to the location to set-up our equipment. We'll never be setting up as guests are there," explains Adrian. He wants to put the most professional face forward and your guests will only notice the DJ when appropriate. A&M also offers assistance in the areas of Master of Ceremony duties and day of itinerary planning, they have the experience to create a smooth, seamless event.
Decorating up-lighting and Gobos
The use of the latest up-lighting to create the most elegant setting for your celebration is easier than you think
Contact Adrian for information or go to the website to see some samples
It is the most inexpensive way to create a WOW factor at your venue
Gobos- put your name in lights on the wall or dance floor
A helping hand
Sometimes it's hard to even get a human being to answer the phone when calling around for information. At A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service, you won't have this problem. Adrian is your contact throughout the entire process from the first call to discuss your wedding day details, to the actual wedding, and even after. Adrian follows up after each wedding that A&M Sounds does to ensure that the couple was completely satisfied with their services and that everything went well. Adrian also likes to offer his help with any general planning issues that you may be having. He'll offer some advice if you ask him or if he feels it would be helpful to you.
Equipped to do the job right
Great intentions and a huge music database aside, the music at your wedding won't be perfect unless it sounds perfect. Isn't that what it's all about? Adrian has equipped his company with 3 different types of speakers, each with a backup set in case of problems. Each set is used for various types of locations, depending on factors such as size, acoustics, indoor, outdoor, etc. Adrian says that if he doesn't already know the hall, he will go and scope it out before hand so he knows how to set up the system so each guest will have the best seat in the house for listening. Placement of speakers in a venue plays a large part in the success of the event and this will all be taken care of to insure your guests will enjoy the evening.
It's best to go over all the details possible with any potential DJ that may be doing your wedding... Adrian's experience gives him the advantage of knowing what is needed for any sound and lighting scenario required
Sound systems are made up of I-Mac computers combined with Trakktor sound cards with 8 channel mixing consoles giving you the best sound quality possible combined with Shure 58 microphones and Shure wireless microphones
Back up systems for each system consists of an additional I-Mac 21 inch computer loaded with all the same music and DJ program along with a mixing board and sound card.
No other company can match this standard of excellence, ask yourself ....is this piece of mind?
Stag & Doe parties with A&M Sounds Disc jockey Service
Aside from weddings and after parties, A&M Sounds also specializes in helping couples have a successful stag & doe event. Adrian knows how important it is for these events to not only be fun, but to raise money and keep everyone having a great time. Among other things, A&M offers cash drawers for ticket sales and aprons for the bridal party staff on the night of the event and suggestions for crowd-pleasing food, shooters and especially games. Generally stag and does are in the months of January to April, leaving the rest of the season for the weddings
Adrian can send you a list of venues that allow stag and does with many inside tips too.
The Simple Wedding Ceremony
The guests are all seated, waiting to hear the 'I Do's' and the vows that were so carefully chosen, the Officiant begins and to everyone's dismay, they cannot be heard ... unfortunately, this is a common occurrence and A&M Sounds wants to ensure this does not happen to you!
We are pleased to offer our Simple Wedding Ceremony option to all couples - whether you have booked your reception with us or not!
Our ceremony option is designed to give couples the sound and equipment they need for indoor or outdoor ceremonies from wireless microphones to direct in boxes for live instruments.
How it's done
If you're interested in speaking with A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service about your wedding, you'll first want to contact Adrian. He knows how important your music is to you. Unfortunately, he notes, some couples don't realize this until after their big day. "When no one is enjoying the expensive late night buffet because they've all left early, ask yourself how much did your DJ cost you."
But finding a DJ that's right for you isn't always as easy as it sounds. Adrian makes his own Frequently Asked Questions sheet available to couples who contact him. The F.A.Q.`s are designed to help them ask the right questions, measure the level of professionalism and help shed light on whether the potential DJ is a good fit for you and your event. He brings up points such as sound quality and which pieces of equipment will be sure to fill your reception space the best way possible. A&M Sounds will make sure that you have what you need and explain why you need it or do not need it!
Adrian typically meets with each couple before the wedding to build a rapport and discuss preferences. He can also set up your entire booking over email or the phone if you can't meet in person or if these options are more convenient. From that first meeting on, he'll discuss details with you about your plan for the evening, what is to happen when, specifics of the location, and of course, your music choices.
A&M Sounds does not have pre-set wedding packages, because he prefers discussing what services you would like to see at your wedding and then developing a package based on your particular needs. Options that will affect the price of your services would include needing ceremony music in addition to the traditional reception music, cordless microphones, remote locations, MC services, up-lighting, wedding planning, decorating, gobos, etc.
For a standard wedding, Adrian says that your price will range from at $750 to $1300 with an average price being about $875 for eight hours of music. If you have a specific budget to work within, Adrian says to give him a call so that he can walk you through your options. Taxes are in addition to above quoted pricing
Couple needs to decide is how important is the disc jockey ,the music, the flow of the evening , the over-all sound and the support leading up to the day. Pricing will play a factor in this final decision. If the above are important to you then A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service is a perfect fit!!
Ask around and you will hear the name 'A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service' - whether you ask your venue for a referral, the businesses you are dealing with or take a look at his testimonial page on his website - Adrian and A&M Sounds are referred by many
- Elmhurst Inn, Bestwestern Stoneridge Inn, Port Stanley Wharf Restaurant, C.A.S.O. Station, London Club, Greek Hellenic Centre, Culinary Catering, Kathys Catering, James Meadow Catering, Fisher & Company, Francee Ender & Associates Wedding Planners, ENJO Canada, Avon Canada, Cancer Society-special fundraisers, Hessenland, Convention Centre, Windermere Manor, The Old Court House, Sunningdale Golf & Country Club, Westhaven Golf & Country Club,Caradoc-Sands Golf & Country Club -Strathroy just to name a few!
Details, details, details
• A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service is a member of AVLA (Audio-Video Licensing Agency Inc. and CDJA (Canadian Disc Jockey Association).
• Adrian is a member of the St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce, The St Thomas and London Executives Association. He also does large sound events such as the, St. Anne's Wine and Cheese Ladies Night Out, MS Walk, MADD Walk, Crime Stoppers Bail or Jail and more.
• It is crucial to book early with A&M Sounds since they only have limited spots available. Some brides are now booking as early as 2 years in advance as they realize the important role that a good DJ plays in a successful reception.
• If you are booking last minute, A&M may still have an opening and will do their best to accommodate you.
• A $169.50 non-refundable deposit will secure your wedding date on the A&M Sounds event calendar, with the balance due the week before the wedding.
• Adrian or one of his DJs will have over 24,000 songs with them at your wedding location.
• Contact Adrian for full pricing and details (for weddings and all other types of events). You can also check out testimonials and pictures of past events on the A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service web site.
