About Music Express...
Music Express was established in 1984, performing at a variety of events, primarily schools and weddings. We expanded our equipment to include bigger, brighter, more spectacular systems, and introduced our first VideoDance System around 1988. Gradually we've added systems and employees to reach our maximum number of systems at 5 per night and over 200 events per year. Currently we limit our schedule to up to 4 events per night in order to maintain consistency and afford attention to each and every event. We currently provide a selection of 5 systems, 3 of which include video. Our largest system pushes the limits of your senses with nearly 30,000 watts of sound, tons of lighting and special effects, a sheer size of 65' wide x 16' tall, and two 15' video screens hanging from 16' in the air showing music videos. We are currently in our 20th year, and have performed at over 2700 events.
The Equipment
All of our equipment is professional gear. We buy for reliability and performance. We do not need to buy for 'the today' because we are in business for the duration, not short term. Do we carry all the latest, shiniest gear? No. We carry the equipment that is functional, and built to be on the road. We custom make many of our cases and racks to protect our investments. Our systems are designed for ease of setup for our entertainers, for flexibility with the venues and for a variety of unique features. We regularly maintain all equipment to ensure that it will function normally at every event. We monitor any unusual experiences our entertainers might notice to make sure there is no problem developing. We have backup equipment at our facility in the event that an item needs to be pulled for service. Each system is designed to handle large venues, and we will recommend a larger or smaller system if we feel it would be more appropriate for your event. We have developed a good networking system among our staff to ensure that should any technical difficulties arise, they will not hinder the performance at the event, and will go un-noticed by the guests. All of our music libraries carry a wide variety of music, primarily the most requested songs of any genre. We do carry additional music to meet the style of each events' Dance Planner, and will accommodate any special requests made by our customers or their guests. All of our systems include sound, lighting and a professional DJ equipped with a full music library.
The Entertainers
At Music Express, we hire entertainers who exhibit great people skills. They enjoy working with people; they enjoy music. Our DJ's love their jobs and it will show at every one of their events. We have a system of training that gets our entertainers out with our systems working as technicians. They develop a feel for our company, our customers and their own personal style. We have regular staff meetings to keep updated on seasonal events, company policies, music, and just to stay in touch with each other. All of our entertainers have the advantage of drawing upon our 20 years of experience in the industry! The DJ's have a very low stress position in our company which allows them to concentrate on and enjoy their primary function: entertaining your guests. Our DJ's are not responsible for maintaining equipment, loading their vans, finding requests and new music or calculating their travel schedule. We schedule our DJ's to arrive with ample time for setup and equipment check. Your requests are found and ready for them. They will have in hand your Dance Planner and a copy of your contract. Our DJ's will be flexible and accommodating in their setup and in your requests. We do not work off of a playlist unless you specifically request that we do so. Each event is different, and the music selected will be chosen for your guests. When you book a dance with Music Express, you can be assured that we will send the best entertainer for the job--after all, we have a great selection of already hand-picked DJ's to choose from!
The Staff
You will find our office staff at Music Express helpful and accommodating. We are more than happy to answer your questions, clarify any confusions you might have and note any special requests or events you might have planned. We are always honest and will sincerely do our best to get any materials to you quickly and efficiently. We want you to understand exactly what you are contracting and be comfortable with your decision to choose Music Express. There is never a charge for additional questions, meetings or time spent on the phone. It is our belief that you will have a much more enjoyable event if you are comfortable in advance that all of the details are addressed. Feel free to call with questions or just to confirm some details. We will return phone calls and emails as quickly as possible. We can make recommendations on different locations, appropriate systems, and other questions of interest to your specific event. You will always be made aware of any and all charges you might incur, and any special needs you will need to be aware of. Our office is open regular business hours, M-F 10am-6pm. We are often in the office late at night and some Saturdays as well. Our office is located conveniently on Main Avenue in Brookings. We have a large variety of photos and information on display at our office as well as on our web site, http://www.medj.com While a majority of our business is conducted by phone for convenience sake, we always welcome personal visits!