Hiring a Wedding DJ (for areas in the world we don’t service!) :)

March 30th, 2010

There are a ton of people out there who consider themselves “Disc Jockeys,” but they all offer many different things. There are a number of things to look for, to make sure you pick the right DJ for your wedding ceremony and/or wedding recetion.

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Pirate Themed Wedding Reception Ideas

February 10th, 2010

Planning a wedding reception with a pirate theme? By pillaging and plundering through this article, it will be really easy to steal yourself some great tips for your pirate themed wedding! Below I have categorized most of every aspect of a wedding reception, through the eye patch of a pirate.

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New Music

February 4th, 2010

A DJ has to keep up on music. It’s not optional. In fact, any good DJ should love music so much they couldn’t not keep up on music.
A few nights ago, I watched the Grammy Awards. There were some great performances, and a lot of talent featured. I love how the [...]

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WARNING! Book Your DJ Early! (Just booked 8 gigs in one day!)

February 3rd, 2010

Book your DJ early! Our weekends are getting booked really solid well into the fall already. Once you get your deposit in, the date is secure. If you hesitate too long, we might book the date up!

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Wedding Reception in Albany, NY Locations List & Numbers

January 22nd, 2010

Here are some great locations to check out, if you are planning your wedding reception. I have broken them down kind of into areas, rather than alphabetical order, but it is all still a work in progress. I have Albany, Averill Park, Troy/Cohoes/Latham, Schenectady, Eastern Points towards Mass, Clifton Park/Saratoga and a few more.

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80’s Theme Wedding Reception or Party ideas and song list

December 14th, 2009

Over the past weekend, I did a really fun 80’s Theme Party where the guests actually dressed up to go along with the décor. It was really a blast! People dressed punky as early Madonna, sunglassed and pant-less as Tom Cruise in Risky Business, and even as the zombie Michael Jackson!
Having a theme based wedding [...]

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DOOR PRIZES & Name That Tune Trivia

December 7th, 2009

This past weekend I had a couple of Christmas parties. Yes, it is that time of year again. No weddings this weekend for a change. It was pretty fun.
The first one that I DJ’ed for The NYS Parole Christmas / Holiday Party. This fun little group of great people met up at the Appletini’s Banquet [...]

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Beach Theme Wedding Reception Music Tips and Other Ideas

November 30th, 2009

A beach theme wedding is a great way to break the norm at a wedding reception. Tiki/totem poles… Cakes with goldfish bowls, featuring live fish… The possibilities are endless!
BEACH THEME MUSIC IDEAS
Planning a wedding or party next year with a beach theme? If you are then you already know you will have the Beach Boys, [...]

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Wedding cupcakes at the dinner tables….

November 23rd, 2009

Using “wedding cupcakes” as the traditional cake is a new idea to jazz up the sweet side of your wedding. While they can be a great solution for people with finicky taste buds, they also can provide decoration to the dinner tables.

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Seating Your Guests

October 23rd, 2009

Honestly, there is only ONE thing you really need to think about when putting your guest seating chart together… KEEP THE OLD PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE DJ!!!
God bless them, but they hate loud music. That is ironic, you might say, as these are the same people who can’t hear well, often due to age. However, [...]

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