Here are some things to think about while talking with his cousin... I hope this information is helpful:
Top 10 Things You Should Ask Your DJ
1. Is your company listed with the local business association? This will help determine if the company is real or just someones hobby.
2. Does your company carry liability insurance? Any DJ company that doesn't carry insurance is just asking for problems.
3. Will you be my DJ or will some other DJ from your company be doing the event?
4. If you assign a DJ can I meet with him to discuss my wishes and time line prior to the event?
5. If I have any special musical needs can you accommodate them?
6. If I want music that you don't have what do we need to do? You should never have to provide your own music unless it is an unpublished piece.
7. Ask your self, "Do I want a DJ that just comes a pushes play or do I want someone who is more interactive" If all you want is a DJ to come with a basic PA system and push buttons, then just about any DJ in the phone book or on the web will do. But, if you want someone who is entertaining and can emcee your event you need to ask if they provide that level of entertainment or not. You'd be surprised how many just want to show up play music and go home. In the end you have to decide what fits your event best.
8. If I want a customized show to my needs and wishes can you provide the level of service needed to accomplish my dreams?
9. How much time will you be spending on my event? On average for a customized event most DJs will spend at least 15-20 hours just on the preparation for your event including meetings with you the client, phone calls to you and other vendors, music selection, event planners, time lines, emcee practice (i.e. Learning names etc...), setup of the equipment. Then add on the actual event and you have quite a bit of time spent just on one event. If your DJ is not going to or is not willing to do this and basically doesn't want to be bothered until the event itself, this should be a warning to you.
10. So after you have weighed all of the above with your needs you have to decide what it is worth to you to have a quality professional DJ to entertain at your event. "So Mr. DJ sir, how much will it cost to make my dreams come true?"