Drinking While At A Gig

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I agree .. If you have might have any liability for damage / injury (ie. if you are providing any hardware that might injure someone) .. NO drinking.
 
For those that rely on the Internet for reviews on your service

If your happy with a review that would say we tried to get the DJ drunk and even though he had 5 shots with us he did a fantastic job. Then continue to voice your opinion that is O kay but if you think a review like that would lose you business then you can see the foolishness in supporting that unprofessional conduct.
 
I've had a couple people that have worked for me. Ask why I'm so amendment about me or them not drinking at an event. For us 98 percent of what I do are weddings. I put it like this the first time I mess up or trip and fall. Then I'm just a little clumsy. If they see you take a drink or two then suddenly your the drunk DJ. This is just for me and my business. What ever you guys wish to do, have at it.
 
yes anyone seeing anything of the dj drinking could come right back and bite him in the back-end, you dont do a request for a drunk, make a simple mistake that might be otherwise overlooked and laughed at, all of this could be applied to that drink that someone thought you or yourself had to have,, just say no when your doing a gig simple as that
 
why do most people associate the statement above "It is unprofessional to drink while at a Gig." with alcohol?? it could be coffee,tea,water,lemonade!!
 
Ok all I will say is: do you allow anyone to DRINK AND DRIVE ?

if you get me started someone will get offended so DONT start

have a nice day
 
I have had drinks at weddings while DJ'ing, 95% of the time it is the bride and groom who bring them over. i however have NEVER been drunk at a gig. It is important to remain professional and Know your limits/responsibilities and ultimately it comes down to individual event/location/guests/clients. I however see nothing wrong with a drink or two while dj'ing. I do many weddings, and this has never been a concern with anyone in 10 years. To each their own
 
Jon and Cesar I see your points. An advantage for me if I would be in the business is I don't drink. However most of you guys fly solo at your events and then drive back to your place. You are probably very tired and cops are like hound dogs at the time of the night you¿re driving home. It's better not to give them any excuse to do anything. Yes you can have something to drink at the end of the event, but personally I would just avoid it.
 
Even if I did drink I would never disrespect a client that hired me to do a job by drinking any alcoholic beverage. They are paying me for a service and I need to do the best job for the client I am working for. Some think they can better play while being high or drunk. That's on them but I say that will hinder a DJ from doing a good job for a client. Then there's enough trouble with drunk guest. Why would you want to be intoxicated?
 
Policy: no alcoholic beverages ! Period! Drink on your own time.
This one goes out to MMM.
One is too many & two is not enough!
 
Cesar said:
The minute the client is able to tell the Judge that you were drinking at the event you will know the answer to the question posed in this thread.
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What Client? :oops: What Judge? :rolleyes: Did those folks on Wedding Wire cause you to go drinking Cesar? :cheers:
 
ahoustondj said:
What Client? :oops: What Judge? :rolleyes: Did those folks on Wedding Wire cause you to go drinking Cesar? :cheers:
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I was wondering the same as Cesar USUALLY types grammatically proper
 
At my weekly karaoke bar gig I have a tab as part of the contract to cover food and a drink or two. Usually some of the patrons purchase drinks for me, or offer to, I tell the bartender to put those on a tab as credit and in turn buy drinks for some of the better or new karaoke singers. It works out pretty well. I do not get drunk or buzzed on the job, and most of the drinks is usually just diet coke. Now at private gigs, there is no drinking of alcoholic beverages exception being the toast, but then only if I am brought a glass. Whether everyone of anyone agrees or dis-agrees, it works for me.
 
Ron said:
At my weekly karaoke bar gig I have a tab as part of the contract to cover food and a drink or two. Usually some of the patrons purchase drinks for me, or offer to, I tell the bartender to put those on a tab as credit and in turn buy drinks for some of the better or new karaoke singers. It works out pretty well. I do not get drunk or buzzed on the job, and most of the drinks is usually just diet coke. Now at private gigs, there is no drinking of alcoholic beverages exception being the toast, but then only if I am brought a glass. Whether everyone of anyone agrees or dis-agrees, it works for me.
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A Beer is better for you than a Diet Coke! Don't believe me, go ask Softjock Rick, he will set you straight!:sqwink:
 
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