Q. What areas do you work in?

We typically cover southern New Mexico and El Paso, but arrangements can made for us to work events just about anywhere with enough notice.

Q. Will you work outside of your usual area?

Of course. There will be an extra charge, just to cover the cost of getting there and back and possibly a place to spend the night, depending on how far away you are, but our equipment is very portable and can be hauled just about anywhere.

Q. How far in advance should should I book your services?

It depends on what kind of event you have in mind. For events such as weddings and quinceañeras, ideally, you should book us about a year to nine months in advance in order to insure that we are available and that there is enough planning time to build the timeline and work out any kinks that may arise over time before your event. However, often, dates can still be available anywhere from three to six months in advance and this can still be enough time for us to give you excellent service.

For events that require less planning, it's still a good idea to contact us and reserve your event several months in advance to insure that we are available, but it never hurts to check with us up to the last minute if it comes to that. We are professionals and can still provide a high quality of service with very little notice.

Dates around holidays such as Christmas, New Year's and Halloween tend to fill up faster than others. We can DJ any themed party you might have in mind. Just be aware that certain times of the year will place us in higher demand than others. Please feel free to contact us to inquire about specific dates.

We ask for a non-refundable 25% deposit of our total charge in advance. As soon as we receive that down payment, your date is reserved specifically for you.

The remainder is due five days before the event.

Q. What time will you arrive to set up for my event?

We typically arrive to begin set up one hour before the beginning of an event. We want to make sure that we're ready to begin at the time your event begins and we're not running around trying to take care of last minute preparations.

Q. What type of equipment do you use?

We use professional grade speakers connected to high power amplifiers and top of the line mixers to give us full control over our sound. All of our music is digitized and run on computers. Because of this, we never have to deal with scratched CDs or CD decks that don't quite read the songs right and we have full access to our entire music library with the press of a button. We also have a variety of party lights for setting just about any mood, from a traditional mirror ball to spinning pattern lights to high-output lasers.

Q. When is the final balance due?

The final balance is due five days before the event. This allows enough time to make sure that everything is in order for your event and is also a perfect time to discuss any last minute changes that might have come up.

Q. How do your DJs dress for an event?

We endeavor to dress in a professional manner with the intent of matching the attire that you prefer for your event. Whether your event is formal or casual or anywhere in-between, we will be dressed in a way to blend in and not draw undue attention to ourselves.

Q. Is is okay to tip the DJs?

Absolutely. A tip is never required or expected, but if you feel that your DJ has done a good job, tipping is a way to let him or her know that you appreciate their efforts.

Q. Can I have karaoke at my event?

Yes. We are able to provide karaoke services. We have access to over 16,000 karaoke songs of every major (and some minor) genre and several languages and we get more every month as new music comes out.

Q. Can I plan my event with you over the internet or the phone?

We do not plan out events over the internet because of the greater danger of misunderstandings. Ideally, we prefer to meet with you or a contact person to get a feel for the kinds of things you want from us. It's much easier to sit and talk face to face in order to iron out all the details, bring up any questions that occur to us that you may not have considered and make sure that we are all on the same wavelength. If face to face meetings are not possible, then we can arrange details by phone. It's not quite as personal, but we can still get a similar result.

Q. There will be people at my event that want to hear hip-hop, but I don't want to offend others who don't want to hear harsh language.

No problem. We have edited versions of most songs with harsh lyrics and we can keep from playing songs with explicit lyrics without seriously limiting our music selection. In fact, normally at functions with a wide variety of people in attendance, especially with younger people present, we tend to steer clear of unedited songs.

Q. The event I want to book is for a religious group. Can you provide appropriate services for this kind of event?

Yes. We have a great deal of experience playing events for faith-based groups. We maintain an air of professionalism at every event that we work. Our bottom line is that you and your guests enjoy themselves and we will do all we can to contribute to that enjoyment.

Q. Why should I hire Chimera Entertainment over any of the other DJ services in the area?>/p>

It all depends on what kind of an experience you wish to have. There are some people that want a DJ that lives up to many of the stereotypes that people have of us and that's fine. We feel that our strengths lie elsewhere.  The major aspects that we feel set Chimera Entertainment apart are:

• We do not engage in cheesy "DJ antics".  We can be playful and have fun with you and your guests on an appropriate level, but we do not make lewd or inappropriate remarks on the microphone. We will not make anyone feel uncomfortable or self-conscious because of anything that we do. We pride ourselves on presenting a friendly and appropriate image. We have heard horror stories about other DJs and most of the time when they become the center of attention, the end results are very negative. We are not there to draw everyone's attention to us and what we're doing. Your event is about you and your guests. We are simply there to enhance the experience and help things go smoothly.

• We have had extensive experience with many kinds of successful events and we have certain insights because of this that can allow us to make valuable suggestions that might not normally come up.

• We prefer to meet clients face to face and are willing to meet you either at your home, the banquet facility or a location that is convenient for you. By getting to know more about you, we are better equipped to customize our services to your specific needs.

• We return all phone calls promptly. We will not leave you hanging, wondering what the status of your event is. We will make sure that you are fully informed every step of the way.

• We do not have any standard play lists. The music for your event is specifically picked and arranged for your event and your event only. By not getting locked into the same old rigid song lists, we are able to keep the music very fluid, and allow for any requests and last minute additions.

• For events where it is needed, like a wedding, quinceanera, or bar or bat mitzvah, we will work up and submit for your approval a detailed timeline so we can all have a pretty solid idea what is happening and when.

• We maintain a strict adherence to your "no play" list. If you say you don't want to hear a song or a music style, you won't.