The Vintage Gramophone DJ

FAQs

Can we make requests for songs and artists that we like?
Yes! Requests in advance are obviously easier to fulfil as on the day I will only have the music I have brought with me.

How loud is your music, do you amplify the Gramophones?
The gramophones we use are genuine 1930's acoustic machines and were designed to be used in the domestic setting. For weddings and events however we discreetly amplify them via a modern portable PA system. The average party size that we play to at an indoor event or wedding is 60-90 but this figure has been much higher when playing outside at a vintage festival with a moving crowd.

For much larger venues can you connect to and play your music through a venue's own PA system?
By prior arrangement and with assistance from an in-house technician this may be possible but it should not be assumed.  

At a wedding when would you normally play and for how long?

The service is very flexible and we can tailor sets to fit various slots during a day however, in our opinion the service work best for the welcome drinks reception. Ie after the ceremony and before the meal for approximately one and a half to two hours. The gramophones attract alot of attention and a drinks reception provides the perfect opportunity for guests to come and observe and ask questions which we are happy to answer.

Can you recommend another Warble act to accompany the Gramophone music to cover and extended period?
Yes, The Vintage Gramophone DJ recommends, and is regularly accompanied by, another Warble act - The 1940s Vintage Singer.

We are having a themed wedding/event can you adapt your costume and set up to fit in? 
Of course, that's half the fun! Currently we have about 4 different outfits or guises which adapt to fit the bill for most events.

'Country/City Gent' - tweed or pin stripe with Panama or Fedora hat depending on the season. '
'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' - great for Great Gatsby themes or Exclusive Weddings.
'Eton Boating' - colourful striped blazer topped with a straw boater, perfect for Summer festivals
'Peaky Blinder' - A Shelby Brother brother on the gramophones complete with flat cap and pocket watch!

The Vintage Gramophone DJ is always happy to discuss other themes! 

Please note for 1920s 'Gatsby' themed events, we cannot play Electro Jazz/Pop which features in the film 'The Great Gatsby'. Such music is a modern interpretation and only available in modern format. We do however play original gramophone recordings from the 1920s and 30's applified via PA.