Frequently Asked Friendly Facts

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Who is Frank Marsden?

Born, raised and residing in Harford County, I completed my B.A. in Mass Communications at Towson State University in 1993. I enjoyed 5 years of teaching radio to Harford Community College Students at 91.1 FM WHFC and hosted a daily radio show on X-106.9 WRXS in Ocean City, Maryland for 2 years. I've produced The Ravens Report for ESPN Radio/Infinity Broadcasting 1300 AM WFJK. Most importantly, I am passionate and committed to Friendly Entertainment. I've been providing full-time professional mobile disc jockey services for over 15 years in and around Maryland and I've made lots of new friends along the way.

What is your style?

My approach to any event is fun + classy = a successful event. I am low key and approachable. Even at my most outgoing level, I remain totally professional and never steal the spotlight. Unless otherwise specified, I will act as master of ceremony and work with your other vendors to facilitate a smooth, "stress-free" event.

Who will be the Disc Jockey at my event?

I, Frank Marsden am guaranteed to be your disc jockey.  I’m considered by my peers and by industry professionals as one the premier disc jockeys in the Mid-Atlantic region.  I do not subcontract out other disc jockeys.

Can we meet you in advance?

Prospective wedding clients are free to schedule an in-person preliminary consultation with me to discuss their event before signing any contract.  If we are unable to meet in-person, then we can have a phone consultation.  As a courtesy to my current clients I don’t allow prospective clients to sit in on events.  Potential clients are encouraged to contact the references of Friendly Entertainment.  Most clients find that contacting the references, along with our face to face meeting, allows them to gather information to make an informed decision.

How extensive is your music library?

You name it and I can get it.  As a rule, if you’ve heard it on the radio, I have it in my collection.  I also have a large collection of music that isn’t played on mainstream radio.  This is your event; if you want to select every song I play, go right ahead.  If you’d rather let me work the crowd and take requests, that’s fine.  You can create your own custom made song list for you event using my Song Search browser.  You can also create a DO NOT PLAY list as I’m sure that you may not want certain songs played.  I have access to over 60,000 songs!  We’ll work together to create just the right mix of music for your special event.

What type of equipment do you use?

I use only top of the line equipment that is crystal clear at any volume level.  I use JBL speakers, Dell laptops, Denon CD players, Crown amplifiers and Senhieser microphones.  In the rare event of a malfunction, I also have back-up components available. 

What areas do you cover?

My service area covers all of Maryland, Washington DC, and South Central Pennsylvania.  My service reaches as far north as Harrisburg, PA, and as far south as Ocean City, MD, and everywhere in between. All mileage costs for events held within 40 miles of Bel Air, Maryland are included in the package price.  Anything in excess of 40 miles will be subject to a fuel charge.

What is your back-up policy?

I have a successful track record of more than 15 years.  However, in the case of an unforeseen personal emergency, another disc jockey will be provided.  I work closely with several local mobile disc jockey companies and on-call personnel are always available.

Do you carry liability insurance?

I carry a $1,000,000 liability policy.  More and more catering halls and hotels are requiring DJ services and bands carry liability insurance for weddings and other events.

What are your payment and booking terms?

Anyone inquiring about a date that I have not yet booked retains a 30-day tentative hold on that date.  If another party inquires about the same date within the 30-day hold period and the second party wants to secure the date, the first party will be given 48 hours to decide to forfeit or secure the date with a contract and deposit.  To view the terms of my contract, please click here. Dates are secured and legally bound with your signed contract along with full payment or a retainer fee of $200.  Your balance is due at least 28 calendar days (4 weeks) prior to the scheduled event.  Forms of payment include personal check, certified check, cashier’s check, or money order.  There is a $50 charge on any returned checks in addition to any finance charges that may accumulate.  Under no circumstances will I begin services until the balance is paid in full.