Frequently asked questions


1) Q: How do you do your song rotation?
        A: The first slip of the evening is the first to sing. Every request
received thereafter will follow the previous request. Once everyone has sang
we’ll start back at the top and follow the same order.

2) Q: How do you fit new singers in the rotation?
     A:  We usually try to call a new singer to the microphone within the next
two songs after we’ve received the request. This is because everyone else has
sung at least one or more songs already. When you put in your first request you
were treated the same.

3) Q: What if several new singers put in requests at the same time?
     A: We’ll organize all the new slips in the order we received them and fit
them in the rotation every other song.

4) Q: Why do you only take one request per person at a time?
     A: This is so we can easily organize the rotation and be sure that everyone
is only on the microphone one time per rotation. Sing one – bring one.

5) Q: I already have a solo request in. Can I bring up a duet as well?
     A: Unfortunately no. If you were sitting there waiting to sing for a long 
time, you would not be so happy seeing someone else have two turns before you
even had your one turn.

6) Q: How do you keep track of the song rotation?
     A: The first slip of the night gets set aside and as the people sing, their
request goes on top of that. We refer back to that to make our rotation. This
will also show how the order went the whole show.

7) Q: Can I get boosted up in the lineup?
     A: Sorry that’s not up to the DJ. Each person that has a request before
yours must come up to the DJ in person and state that it’s ok for you to cut
in front of them.

8) Q: If I give you $20.00 can I go next?
     A: No. We’re already getting paid to be here. And to favor you we’d have
to cheat everyone else. Forget it.

9) Q: I know you say no more requests but he/she’s been singing all night. Can I sing?
     A: Sorry no. We always announce, “we are taking last requests”. Once those
requests are in and we say “No More Requests”, it is because we have enough music
to fit our schedule. Would you like to be cut out of the lineup to fit someone
in that asked the DJ that question?

10) Q: I’ve had my request in for a long time and he/she just got here and they’re
up there singing already?
       A: Please refer to question 2.


11) Q: I’ve been waiting a long time to sing, when is my turn coming up?
       A: You will be called in the same rotation as the last time, but remember
there may be new singers in the lineup now. If you have a request in you’ll never
see someone have two turns while your waiting.

12) Q: Can I have a microphone to join the person singing?
       A: It’s up to the person singing to tell the DJ it’s ok to give you a
microphone. That is providing that you have not sang already this round, and
if you sang the previous round, that you fit in the correct order this round.
We prefer you don’t bother a person singing as it puts them on the spot. 
And you won’t be too happy if they tell you no. Please plan your duets in advance.

13) Q: I came here to sing, why are you playing dance music?
       A: Most dance songs are by request. There are people at the show that are
not singers and we want everyone to have a great time. Many couples we know have
actually met each other at our shows. I myself do not even like dance music, but
I’m here to please the people, not myself.

14) Q: Can you put in my request for me?
       A: Sorry everyone must fill out his/her own request slip. We always look
at our next request slip to call the next singer. We may forget that you even
wanted to sing if we don’t have your request slip. We won’t know where you’ll
fit in the order for the next round either? (Refer to question 6).

15) Q: I can’t read or I have bad eyes and cannot see the book.
       A: No problem. We’ll be more than glad to help if you can’t find anyone
else to help you.

16) Q: Why are you outside smoking during my song?
       A: The state of Massachusetts has banned smoking in clubs. If you’re
singing a long song, first we’ll tune you in, then chances are we may use the
remaining time to step out. Like everyone else, we must smoke outside, but we
can still hear you’re song from where we are.

17) Q: How far away do I hold the microphone?
        A: If you are singing quietly sing close. As you get louder, pull the
microphone further away. Then go close when you are singing softly again. If
you are too loud the DJ will adjust your vocals to match the music. We set the
microphone at your "average" level for the whole song. Please do not yell directly
into the microphone. It will exceed the equipments peak levels. 

18) Q: How can I sing more songs at a show?
       A: Come to the show early. Most shows start out quietly and you may get a
few songs in before the crowd arrives.

19) Q: Why don’t you have a certain song?
        A: There is no DJ in the world that is going to have every song that you
request. We currently have around 8000 different Karaoke songs. We don’t include
repeat titles in our book. We only use the closest to the actual radio version of
the song.

20) Q: Why can’t I swear on the microphone, we’re all adults here?
       A: Swearing on the microphone sets a bad atmosphere and takes the fun out
of the show. Our song books are strictly monitored for swears and anything found
too offensive has been removed.  The “F” word, “N” word and some others are not
allowed at all on the microphone.