Stumbled onto WWOZ radio out of New Orleans and they play/stream all the best music from New Orleans!
Check them out if you enjoy NO music: WWOZ
RJ
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Mom Rocks!
Tonight I got to hear my mom play with New Horizons Band at Bates Recital Hall on UT campus. I was blown away by how great they sounded! They did 8 or 9 songs and brought all the kids on stage to play jingle bells at the end which was great too. Check my nephews Andrew and Nathaniel on stage.More on the weekend later when I get some time. Gotta get some rest tonight.
DJ-RJ
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Updates
First off, congrats to Chi & Ben who got married last Saturday night at Villa Antonia. The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was fun. Special thanks to Michaya at Villa Antonia for all her help with coordinating and making the evening flow smoothly. They have a beautiful venue out in Lake Travis and I can't wait to play there again.
Had a cool video shoot at the beginning of the month at ACC Pinnacle. We were on the sattelite live for 5 hours. I assisted with audio and ran camera. Special thanks to director John Breed and floor manager Pam Harper for doing a great job holding it together. Here's a picture of the whole crew:
I did a great party for Midway on the 1st at Iron Cactus on 6th street that was a blast. Played so many different styles of music and they loved it all.
Special bigup to Yolanda B who has been working with me doing radio spots for her comedy shows at Texas 1115. She is becoming quite an announcer!
Over at KAZI, we are training for a new computer system that is to be implemented next week. It is going to be very exciting as we will be able to voice track our shows in advance if we want to. I know it is going to take the station to another level too. Special thanks to our manager Steve Savage for making it happen and also to James Davis for putting all the gear together.
Other projects happening lately: transferred Adrienne's website to a new server, continued production with Sister Lissie on her album, recorded a new song with my sweetie Anne called Breathless, rehearsing with the Unity choir for our performance this Sunday morning, getting ready to announce the date and location of the next Austin Breaking Ground. Here is one of the pictures that we got in this week from the fall edition, special thanks to Emily for her great work:
Friday will be another dance for Fulmore Junior High. Coming up this week: Thursday, my 2nd Christmas party for Work Source Career Center. Later that night, Catch A Fire at Flamingo Cantina...the Final Bash as this will be our last time to do this at Flamingo. Saturday, a party with the folks from Austin All Natural. Congrats to Anne who is featured in this month's edition which you can find at Whole Foods and different places around town.
Look for the new podcast launching this week too! We will link it here, so check back here for more info.
Hope your holiday season is going great! All for now!!!
DJ-RJ
Had a cool video shoot at the beginning of the month at ACC Pinnacle. We were on the sattelite live for 5 hours. I assisted with audio and ran camera. Special thanks to director John Breed and floor manager Pam Harper for doing a great job holding it together. Here's a picture of the whole crew:
I did a great party for Midway on the 1st at Iron Cactus on 6th street that was a blast. Played so many different styles of music and they loved it all.Special bigup to Yolanda B who has been working with me doing radio spots for her comedy shows at Texas 1115. She is becoming quite an announcer!
Over at KAZI, we are training for a new computer system that is to be implemented next week. It is going to be very exciting as we will be able to voice track our shows in advance if we want to. I know it is going to take the station to another level too. Special thanks to our manager Steve Savage for making it happen and also to James Davis for putting all the gear together.
Other projects happening lately: transferred Adrienne's website to a new server, continued production with Sister Lissie on her album, recorded a new song with my sweetie Anne called Breathless, rehearsing with the Unity choir for our performance this Sunday morning, getting ready to announce the date and location of the next Austin Breaking Ground. Here is one of the pictures that we got in this week from the fall edition, special thanks to Emily for her great work:
Friday will be another dance for Fulmore Junior High. Coming up this week: Thursday, my 2nd Christmas party for Work Source Career Center. Later that night, Catch A Fire at Flamingo Cantina...the Final Bash as this will be our last time to do this at Flamingo. Saturday, a party with the folks from Austin All Natural. Congrats to Anne who is featured in this month's edition which you can find at Whole Foods and different places around town.
Look for the new podcast launching this week too! We will link it here, so check back here for more info.
Hope your holiday season is going great! All for now!!!
DJ-RJ
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Are You Getting Toasted?
Ran into this tonight and thought I would share it.
If the person who is going to be toasting you at your wedding reception is nervous about doing so, you may interested to know that a book has been written about the subject called Wedding Toasts Made Easy. It was even recommended by Regis Philbin and Amazon has a used copy for $6.
RJ
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Weekend Update
Congrats to Velincia and Breyon on their new beginning! Saturday night was a great night at Angel Springs Events Center. This venue is first class all the way. It is beautiful all around with lots of trees, space and is well maintained and clean. The owners, Norma and Anthony are on top of things. I wish I had taken more pictures of the place. Got to finally see people doing the Chicken Noodle Soup and I enjoyed that quite a bit. The kids were all over me to play it. Ran lots of old-school and we had a great time.The ice sculpture was beautiful and was created by Doug at Amazing Ice Designs.
Special thanks also to Kasha, Inez and Kristin from Bella Occasions who helped keep the evening flowing smoothly from the reception to the end.
Found out today that Adobe has a new version on Audition out (2.0) which I was unaware of since I wasn't getting their email updates. We got it at the radio station on the new computers that were installed this week, so it is time to do an upgrade here since I do a lot of audio editing with that software.I am starting a new thing with the Monday radio show called All Request Monday. I took calls from listeners today to get their old school requests for songs they haven't heard in a long time, esp rare things that aren't so obvious. This will be on the 1st Monday of the month from 1-2PM on KAZI 88.7 FM. If you have a request, let me know: REQUEST.
The highlight of my evening tonight was when my daughter Alex came over to hang out and was teaching me music theory with the notes on the bass and treble clefs. She is on it!All for now...
Musically at your service, RJ. :-)
Friday, November 24, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
Hope everybody had a great holiday with family and food and all that! I hung out with my mother all day. We got to play some music together which was nice. She played piano and I played bass. We played some Elvis songs and other various things from the 70s songbooks she has so many of.
After that we hung out and my Uncle David came over and we got to catch up with him which was nice. We ate and got stuffed and hung and talked for awhile, then Mom and I watched Cast Away with Tom Hanks which I enjoyed. Later we watched some Jerry Seinfeld comedy stuff that was funny until we both passed out.
Lots of interesting discoveries and happening this week with music and business. The big news is that the new Music4Life website launched finally. Special huge thanks to Bryan Chaney who designed it and made it beautiful.
The other big news is that we are now on TheKnot.com and I know that will lead to many good things and more new friends to have fun with. Special thanks to Cindy Elley & Angie Fenn who have been providing great service to me. No graphics there yet as we're are working on scheduling a photo shoot with Linda Lucas of Dream Images. She does some great work if you are looking for a photographer.
I got linked in to Last.FM this week, so you can see what I have been listening to and top 10 chart for the week. It's very cool and so far I love it!
Looking into setting up a Music4Life podcast and trying to figure out which provider might work best to host it. Looking at LibSyn and also Podomatic, which I am already using every Sunday at Unity Center.
Monday morning, had my first recording session with Sister Lissie. She has a great song called Just One that we began laying a track for. I'm excited to be working with her as we have worked together at Unity for about 4 years already.
Had rehearsal on Wednesday night at Unity to begin preparing for a Christmas performance on December 18th which I will be playing 2 songs in. Very challenging stuff to play!
Special thanks to the German Cowboy, Sylvester Becker for all the great ideas in our coaching session this week and keeping me up to speed on new Web 2.0 developments. I think we must be geek brothers! LOL
More on the recent post about Level 42...I also found former drummer Phil Gould on MySpace and his blog postings are very articulate and insightful and reveal many of his thoughts about songwriting and his time in the band. The new music he is producing is really great too! Check him out: Phil Gould.
Beyonce has the top song on iTunes today with Irreplaceable. Saw her for a moment on Oprah this week promoting her new movie Dreamgirls which looks like it will be good.
I'm listening to the Funky London podcast this morning and quite digging the vibes.
Tomorrow it's a wedding for Velincia and Breyon at Angel Springs Events Center in Georgetown which I am really looking forward to. Should be a funky good time and I'm looking forward to working with Norma who I met at a networking event recently.
All for now. Have a good weekend!
DJ-RJ
After that we hung out and my Uncle David came over and we got to catch up with him which was nice. We ate and got stuffed and hung and talked for awhile, then Mom and I watched Cast Away with Tom Hanks which I enjoyed. Later we watched some Jerry Seinfeld comedy stuff that was funny until we both passed out.
Lots of interesting discoveries and happening this week with music and business. The big news is that the new Music4Life website launched finally. Special huge thanks to Bryan Chaney who designed it and made it beautiful.
The other big news is that we are now on TheKnot.com and I know that will lead to many good things and more new friends to have fun with. Special thanks to Cindy Elley & Angie Fenn who have been providing great service to me. No graphics there yet as we're are working on scheduling a photo shoot with Linda Lucas of Dream Images. She does some great work if you are looking for a photographer.
I got linked in to Last.FM this week, so you can see what I have been listening to and top 10 chart for the week. It's very cool and so far I love it!
Looking into setting up a Music4Life podcast and trying to figure out which provider might work best to host it. Looking at LibSyn and also Podomatic, which I am already using every Sunday at Unity Center.
Monday morning, had my first recording session with Sister Lissie. She has a great song called Just One that we began laying a track for. I'm excited to be working with her as we have worked together at Unity for about 4 years already.
Had rehearsal on Wednesday night at Unity to begin preparing for a Christmas performance on December 18th which I will be playing 2 songs in. Very challenging stuff to play!
Special thanks to the German Cowboy, Sylvester Becker for all the great ideas in our coaching session this week and keeping me up to speed on new Web 2.0 developments. I think we must be geek brothers! LOL
More on the recent post about Level 42...I also found former drummer Phil Gould on MySpace and his blog postings are very articulate and insightful and reveal many of his thoughts about songwriting and his time in the band. The new music he is producing is really great too! Check him out: Phil Gould.
Beyonce has the top song on iTunes today with Irreplaceable. Saw her for a moment on Oprah this week promoting her new movie Dreamgirls which looks like it will be good.
I'm listening to the Funky London podcast this morning and quite digging the vibes.
Tomorrow it's a wedding for Velincia and Breyon at Angel Springs Events Center in Georgetown which I am really looking forward to. Should be a funky good time and I'm looking forward to working with Norma who I met at a networking event recently.
All for now. Have a good weekend!
DJ-RJ
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Level Headed... Still!
So imagine my surprise this week to get a friend request on MySpace from one of my all-time favorite keyboard players; Wally Badarou! He found me by searching in my musical influences and it made my day for sure!
He has been an insiration to me since the 80s. He has played with the Talking Heads, Grace Jones, Black Uhuru and many others folks, most notably for me he was the 5th memeber of an English pop band Level 42, who you may remember for their big hit Something About You which blew up here in '85. After linking up with Wally I decided to do some more digging and see what the rest of the band has been up to as I have been out of touch with their works for awhile. Their last studio album was released in '94 and I was fortunate to get a copy while in London that year and even got to visit their management office. I did some digging and found out that they had a new album out called Retroglide, which I received in the post from Amazon.co.uk today. I have listened to almost all of it and the grooves are deep and the melodies beautiful as usual for Level 42, not to mention Mark King's incredibly funky basslines. Grab it on Amazon.com if you want.
Level 42 pianist Mike Lindup also has a new jazz album out that features him on solo piano and it is beautiful. Click the link and listen to the samples.
On a related note, I have have been playing a new version of Something About You, by an American R&B singer named Anthony David that is excellent!
Amazing how one band can have such an influence on so many people with the music they make. Thank you to all the members of Level 42 for such awesome quality music!
DJ-RJ
"forever now
as the world goes round and round
one eternal moment in time
to live forever
live forever now"
Level 42 "Forever Now"
He has been an insiration to me since the 80s. He has played with the Talking Heads, Grace Jones, Black Uhuru and many others folks, most notably for me he was the 5th memeber of an English pop band Level 42, who you may remember for their big hit Something About You which blew up here in '85. After linking up with Wally I decided to do some more digging and see what the rest of the band has been up to as I have been out of touch with their works for awhile. Their last studio album was released in '94 and I was fortunate to get a copy while in London that year and even got to visit their management office. I did some digging and found out that they had a new album out called Retroglide, which I received in the post from Amazon.co.uk today. I have listened to almost all of it and the grooves are deep and the melodies beautiful as usual for Level 42, not to mention Mark King's incredibly funky basslines. Grab it on Amazon.com if you want.
Level 42 pianist Mike Lindup also has a new jazz album out that features him on solo piano and it is beautiful. Click the link and listen to the samples.
On a related note, I have have been playing a new version of Something About You, by an American R&B singer named Anthony David that is excellent!
Amazing how one band can have such an influence on so many people with the music they make. Thank you to all the members of Level 42 for such awesome quality music!
DJ-RJ
"forever now
as the world goes round and round
one eternal moment in time
to live forever
live forever now"
Level 42 "Forever Now"
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Awesome Fireworks!
Last night I attended an event held by Austin Wedding Guide and one of the vendors did a demonstration of fireworks that were incredible! He can do them for weddings or any special events. If you are interested, you can contact Steve Wolf at Austin Wedding Fireworks.
RJ
RJ
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Gift Certificates Available Now
Do you know somebody who has a passion for singing?
Why not give them a gift certificate to do some recording?
At Music4Life Studios, we can take karaoke tracks and add vocals to them and mix them down and put them on CD. We can also produce and record your songs and bring your ideas to life.
Afterwards, we can create a place for them on MySpace and include their music for the world to hear.
We are currently offering a three hour recording session to new clients for only $50. Click on the Paypal button to pay with credit card and we will send your certificate to you via email today.
RJ
Why not give them a gift certificate to do some recording?
At Music4Life Studios, we can take karaoke tracks and add vocals to them and mix them down and put them on CD. We can also produce and record your songs and bring your ideas to life.
Afterwards, we can create a place for them on MySpace and include their music for the world to hear.
We are currently offering a three hour recording session to new clients for only $50. Click on the Paypal button to pay with credit card and we will send your certificate to you via email today.
RJ
Monday, November 06, 2006
What A Weekend!
Taking a moment to post a lil about what's been happening since the weekend...
On Friday, I played a gig for John Deere at The Hyatt Lost Pines out by Batrop. What a cool place! I played mostly country and had a great time in my Texas Tuxedo.
On Saturday, I had a great breakfast with my sweetie at The Original Pancake House on Parmer & Metric. They have awesome pancakes! After that, had client meetings all day and got to see my daughter before she headed off to homecoming. She looked beautiful in her black dress!
On Sunday, did audio at Unity Center. Later that evening I had an audition with Don Chani playing bass and I'm excited to start playing with them. We hope to play out in December. Hopefully opening for Grimy Styles somewhere.
Today, I had a coaching session with Dana Minney and then did my R&B radio show from 1-3. After that I came home and had a recording session with Laura Vella (click to listen to it on her MySpace). I got to play bass and build a track for a song of hers that she wrote for her mother called Breath Away. Special thanks to mom who hooked me up with her. This was our second session together and we had fun and great vibes together!
RJ
On Friday, I played a gig for John Deere at The Hyatt Lost Pines out by Batrop. What a cool place! I played mostly country and had a great time in my Texas Tuxedo.
On Saturday, I had a great breakfast with my sweetie at The Original Pancake House on Parmer & Metric. They have awesome pancakes! After that, had client meetings all day and got to see my daughter before she headed off to homecoming. She looked beautiful in her black dress!
On Sunday, did audio at Unity Center. Later that evening I had an audition with Don Chani playing bass and I'm excited to start playing with them. We hope to play out in December. Hopefully opening for Grimy Styles somewhere.
Today, I had a coaching session with Dana Minney and then did my R&B radio show from 1-3. After that I came home and had a recording session with Laura Vella (click to listen to it on her MySpace). I got to play bass and build a track for a song of hers that she wrote for her mother called Breath Away. Special thanks to mom who hooked me up with her. This was our second session together and we had fun and great vibes together!
RJ
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Here Come The Holidays!!!!
I am planning to end this year with a huge bang! KAPOW!!!!! Happy New Year! One of our specialties is customized holiday theme parties for any size group or theme with a choice of the music that YOU want to hear: Jingle Bells, Frosty The Snowman, Winter Wonderland, and all your favorite holiday hits!
If you or anybody you know has to plan a holiday party, please call or email me their names and numbers and I will make it as easy as fruitcake in December. Oh yummy!!!!!
If you or anybody you know has to plan a holiday party, please call or email me their names and numbers and I will make it as easy as fruitcake in December. Oh yummy!!!!!
DJ-RJ
Music4Life
YeeHaw!!!!!
This week I am doing a party for John Deere. I'm to be dressed up in cowboy gear and it has been a long time since I did that. It is definitely going to be interesting revisiting that part of my past. I'm having fun with it so far.
Tonight, a reunion of graduates of The Soul of Entrepreneuship class. It will be good to see my old classmates again.
All for now, RJ.
Tonight, a reunion of graduates of The Soul of Entrepreneuship class. It will be good to see my old classmates again.
All for now, RJ.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Updates
Taking a minute to reflect on the very full weekend as I listen to London Elektricity's podcast...
Early Friday night, I played drums at Unity Center in a benefit for the church. We did 24 songs that members had requested as dedications over the previous 3 weeks. Even though I did not play all of them, it was very challenging, learning the songs in such a short time. We did some country, jazz, R&B, and even a reggae tune. Bill Whiz was the mastermind who kept us all from losing our minds as it came together. Special thanks to Larry Harms for stepping up and playing basslines as we could not find a bass player in the 'live music capital of the world.' Props also to Tommy, Tina, Cheryl, Rev. Jill, Becky, and Joy who all brought their magic to the evening. Oh and thanks to Mom for coming out too!
After that, I flew down to Flamingo Cantina on 6th street for another edition Catch A Fire with Jah Ray & Q45. Turnout was slightly off, maybe due to the cold. We had a great time though and the vibes were nice with the music, esp the 'tune-4-tune' session at the end of the night. Thanks to Victor for help on the sound as always. We will take the month of November off and return on December 15th.
Saturday night, I played the wedding ceremony and reception for Bob & Natalie at Kali-Kate in Buda. The ceremony touched me as usual. I just love to see people get married! I've been hearing about this venue for awhile and was glad to finally experience the place. It's an outdoor pavillion and very spacious. The horses are great too. Special thanks to Cindy & Blain of Kali-Kate for their help and also thanks to the wedding coordiantors: Emily, Jerre, and Mandy of Something to Celebrate for helping to keep the evening flowing and the timing perfect on the ceremony. While loading out, the final adventure of the night was watching the groomsmen break into a car trunk with a crowbar! Somebody had locked their keys in the trunk.
Sunday, did my usual sound gig at Unity and taking it easy for the rest of the day, aside from working on the Music4Life vision board.
Here is my schedule this week:
Monday - KAZI 88.7 FM - 1-3 pm - RJ's R&B
Tuesday - KAZI 88.7 FM - 6-10pm - Dad Show & Reggae Evolution
Wednesday - Flamingo Cantina - Project Life Capoeira Benefit
Thursday - 6:30pm - Open House at San Michele in Buda. Come talk to us about our services.
Friday - Threads Of Change party
Saturday - PrintGlobe party
Wishing all of you the best in life and love!
RJ
Early Friday night, I played drums at Unity Center in a benefit for the church. We did 24 songs that members had requested as dedications over the previous 3 weeks. Even though I did not play all of them, it was very challenging, learning the songs in such a short time. We did some country, jazz, R&B, and even a reggae tune. Bill Whiz was the mastermind who kept us all from losing our minds as it came together. Special thanks to Larry Harms for stepping up and playing basslines as we could not find a bass player in the 'live music capital of the world.' Props also to Tommy, Tina, Cheryl, Rev. Jill, Becky, and Joy who all brought their magic to the evening. Oh and thanks to Mom for coming out too!
After that, I flew down to Flamingo Cantina on 6th street for another edition Catch A Fire with Jah Ray & Q45. Turnout was slightly off, maybe due to the cold. We had a great time though and the vibes were nice with the music, esp the 'tune-4-tune' session at the end of the night. Thanks to Victor for help on the sound as always. We will take the month of November off and return on December 15th.
Saturday night, I played the wedding ceremony and reception for Bob & Natalie at Kali-Kate in Buda. The ceremony touched me as usual. I just love to see people get married! I've been hearing about this venue for awhile and was glad to finally experience the place. It's an outdoor pavillion and very spacious. The horses are great too. Special thanks to Cindy & Blain of Kali-Kate for their help and also thanks to the wedding coordiantors: Emily, Jerre, and Mandy of Something to Celebrate for helping to keep the evening flowing and the timing perfect on the ceremony. While loading out, the final adventure of the night was watching the groomsmen break into a car trunk with a crowbar! Somebody had locked their keys in the trunk.
Sunday, did my usual sound gig at Unity and taking it easy for the rest of the day, aside from working on the Music4Life vision board.
Here is my schedule this week:
Monday - KAZI 88.7 FM - 1-3 pm - RJ's R&B
Tuesday - KAZI 88.7 FM - 6-10pm - Dad Show & Reggae Evolution
Wednesday - Flamingo Cantina - Project Life Capoeira Benefit
Thursday - 6:30pm - Open House at San Michele in Buda. Come talk to us about our services.
Friday - Threads Of Change party
Saturday - PrintGlobe party
Wishing all of you the best in life and love!
RJ
Sunday, October 15, 2006
CU / Texas Star Events Center
On Friday evening, I played for Consumers Union Special thanks to Melissa, my daughter's mother at their housewarming party. We had a cool Friday evening with everybody enjoying food and beverages at the end of the work week. Thanks to Melissa, my daughter's mother for hooking me up with this great opportunity.
On Saturday night, I played at Texas Star Meeting Event Center last night for Shannon & David Zuniga and we had a great time. This venue is way deep in South Austin on Manchaca and can hold up to 400 people. It's very clean and has two huge halls that can be used at the same time. They have a cool gazebo room if you want to have the ceremony there as well. It is conveniently located behind Austin Party Central, where you can rent any additional items you need for your reception.
Musically, we went all over the place, from classic jazz to hip-hop, tejano, and country. I played 6 songs for the dollar dance. People just kept lining up, so we kept it going. I wish we could have played a couple more hours.
Thanks to Shannon & David for a great event and thanks also to Lydia of Texas Star who was very helpful coordinating the flow of the evening and keeping me supplied with water.
A great weekend!
DJ-RJ
On Saturday night, I played at Texas Star Meeting Event Center last night for Shannon & David Zuniga and we had a great time. This venue is way deep in South Austin on Manchaca and can hold up to 400 people. It's very clean and has two huge halls that can be used at the same time. They have a cool gazebo room if you want to have the ceremony there as well. It is conveniently located behind Austin Party Central, where you can rent any additional items you need for your reception.
Musically, we went all over the place, from classic jazz to hip-hop, tejano, and country. I played 6 songs for the dollar dance. People just kept lining up, so we kept it going. I wish we could have played a couple more hours.
Thanks to Shannon & David for a great event and thanks also to Lydia of Texas Star who was very helpful coordinating the flow of the evening and keeping me supplied with water.
A great weekend!
DJ-RJ
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Great Bride-Father Dance Song
Brides out there should consider "I Loved Her First" by Heartland as a father-daughter dance song. It's currently number 2 on Billboard's country chart.
Listen to it here. Check the comments of this post to read the lyrics and comment if you like.
DJ-RJ
Listen to it here. Check the comments of this post to read the lyrics and comment if you like.
DJ-RJ
Thursday, October 05, 2006
ISES meeting
Tonight, I attended an ISES meeting at Green Pastures. ISES is the International Special Events Society and is composed of other wedding and meeting professionals who are commited to producing quality events. Met some wonderful people and the food was great. The presenters were Bill Steigerwald and Ronne Rock. The topic was branding and was very informative. It has me thinking harder about my branding and logo and marketing materials and refining my message about the essence just what Music4Life is. I know that I want to continue building the company and brining people joy with music and great service. So, I have to think about all of this and figure out how to move forward with my branding, etc.
I want to thank ISES for a great event and for taking the time to educate those of us who want to improve and do better.
RJ
I want to thank ISES for a great event and for taking the time to educate those of us who want to improve and do better.
RJ
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Tune In - Monday 1:00pm
Inviting you to tune in on Monday at 1pm to KAZI 88.7 FM in Austin. I'll be playing some R&B classics from the 80s and then an hour of new-school R&B songs after that.
DJ-RJ
DJ-RJ
What A Weekend !
It's only halfway over!
On Friday night, Anne and I had a date for a change! We went out to dinner and later went dancing at Graham Central Station. The concept of the club is that they have multiple rooms with different musical themes. The first thing I noticed when we went in was that we were not in Austin any more as many of the people there were smoking inside the club. Something I have gotten very used to not having to deal with when I play in clubs in Austin since smoking was banned awhile back. There was country in the big room and it was pretty full. The DJ booth was inside a White Freightliner semi cab. There was the 70/80s room that we jammed in for awhile to some Prince, and Michael Jackson and some other 80s rock. The DJ had some tight mixes and kept the beat going quite nicely. We checked out the Coyote Ugly room which was the most empty room. We couldn't figure out the point of it. The karaoke room was good and also the hip-hop room. Overall a cool experience and interesting people watching too. Straight outta where? Pflugerville y'all!
Tonight, I did another wedding at Hamilton 12 and it was excellent. Played lots of classic jazz for drinking and dinner. Spoke to many of the people there and got lots of requests, most of which I was able to play. Even played a request for Doris Day that the older folks were digging on, "que sera sera!" Got in a car accident on Hwy 71 about 10 minutes before I got to the gig when a man cut over two lanes of traffic in front of me. Turns out it was a teacher from LBJ High School where I used to go and we had a few good laughs about the whole thing. I am not attached to cars so much and was able to get to the gig in time. I am just glad we were both alright. So Monday, it will off to the bodyshop for new hood, front fender and bumper.
Tonight, after the gig, I'm enjoying music from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, two of my favorite producers. They are former members of The Time and have worked with everybody in R&B from Janet Jackson to the S.O.S Band, Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle, New Edition, Mya and on and on. I need to do some digging and see what they have been working on since moving from Minneapolis to LA other than Janet's new release. I don't care for the first two singles from her new release so far.
Now I lay me down to sleep...
DJ-RJ
On Friday night, Anne and I had a date for a change! We went out to dinner and later went dancing at Graham Central Station. The concept of the club is that they have multiple rooms with different musical themes. The first thing I noticed when we went in was that we were not in Austin any more as many of the people there were smoking inside the club. Something I have gotten very used to not having to deal with when I play in clubs in Austin since smoking was banned awhile back. There was country in the big room and it was pretty full. The DJ booth was inside a White Freightliner semi cab. There was the 70/80s room that we jammed in for awhile to some Prince, and Michael Jackson and some other 80s rock. The DJ had some tight mixes and kept the beat going quite nicely. We checked out the Coyote Ugly room which was the most empty room. We couldn't figure out the point of it. The karaoke room was good and also the hip-hop room. Overall a cool experience and interesting people watching too. Straight outta where? Pflugerville y'all!
Tonight, I did another wedding at Hamilton 12 and it was excellent. Played lots of classic jazz for drinking and dinner. Spoke to many of the people there and got lots of requests, most of which I was able to play. Even played a request for Doris Day that the older folks were digging on, "que sera sera!" Got in a car accident on Hwy 71 about 10 minutes before I got to the gig when a man cut over two lanes of traffic in front of me. Turns out it was a teacher from LBJ High School where I used to go and we had a few good laughs about the whole thing. I am not attached to cars so much and was able to get to the gig in time. I am just glad we were both alright. So Monday, it will off to the bodyshop for new hood, front fender and bumper.
Tonight, after the gig, I'm enjoying music from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, two of my favorite producers. They are former members of The Time and have worked with everybody in R&B from Janet Jackson to the S.O.S Band, Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle, New Edition, Mya and on and on. I need to do some digging and see what they have been working on since moving from Minneapolis to LA other than Janet's new release. I don't care for the first two singles from her new release so far.Now I lay me down to sleep...
DJ-RJ
Friday, September 29, 2006
Drumming in San Antonio
I'm off to San Antonio on Friday to play with One Destiny, one of Texas' finest reggae bands, originally from the Virgin Islands. I will be playing at 2 pm at Our Lady of The Lake University. Here is a clip from the last time I played with them.
Saturday night I will be at Hamilton 12 for Bryan & Emily's wedding.
Tonight, Anne and I finished our 2nd segment of The Soul of Entrepreneurship with Dana and Sylvester. It has been an amazing empowering course and I recommend it to any of you that are trying to figure out how to make your passion into your career. Dana and Sylvester care about getting you into action to move past your fears and make it happen.
DJ-RJ
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. ~Francesca Reigler
Saturday night I will be at Hamilton 12 for Bryan & Emily's wedding.
Tonight, Anne and I finished our 2nd segment of The Soul of Entrepreneurship with Dana and Sylvester. It has been an amazing empowering course and I recommend it to any of you that are trying to figure out how to make your passion into your career. Dana and Sylvester care about getting you into action to move past your fears and make it happen.
DJ-RJ
Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same. ~Francesca Reigler
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
MP3 of Radio Show
So tonight, my client Patrick Asiedu who got married on Saturday was on the air with me with his best man, Reggie Atta-Keson. We featured hip-life music from Ghana for 90 minutes and we had a great time and some interesting discussion about the music and culture of Ghana. I have posted an MP3 on the website for you to hear (right click to save). It's 71Mb, so you've been warned. I am constantly amazed at all of the wonderful people I get to meet and work with.
Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Reggae Evolution with DJ-RJ
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7-10 PM
90 Minutes of Ghana:
Guests Patrick Asiedu & Reggie Atta-Kesson
Bollie/ you may kiss the bride
Ofori Amponsah/ toolege
FBS/ old man boogie
Nkasei/ yefri tuabodom
Batman/ Linda
Kofi Nti feat KK Fosu/ rakia
4x4/ odo fitaa
Praye/ shordy
Terry Bonchaka/ zoozi
Obour/ Konkotibaa
Obour/ shine your eye
Castro Destroyer/ toffee
Sidney/ obia nye obia
Kofi nti/ Obo me din, Obo me din, sweetie pie pie
Kwabena Kwabena/ aso
2face Idibia/ African Queen
During the show, we mentioned three radio stations in Ghana that are streaming. The stations are: Joy FM, Peace FM, and Citi 97.3 FM. Also another site, Ghanaweb has some cool music videos. Appreciate any feedback or comments on the show.
Wishing you all the blessings that God has in store for you!
DJ-RJ
Much silence makes a powerful noise.
~ African proverb
Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Reggae Evolution with DJ-RJ
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7-10 PM
90 Minutes of Ghana:
Guests Patrick Asiedu & Reggie Atta-Kesson
Bollie/ you may kiss the bride
Ofori Amponsah/ toolege
FBS/ old man boogie
Nkasei/ yefri tuabodom
Batman/ Linda
Kofi Nti feat KK Fosu/ rakia
4x4/ odo fitaa
Praye/ shordy
Terry Bonchaka/ zoozi
Obour/ Konkotibaa
Obour/ shine your eye
Castro Destroyer/ toffee
Sidney/ obia nye obia
Kofi nti/ Obo me din, Obo me din, sweetie pie pie
Kwabena Kwabena/ aso
2face Idibia/ African Queen
During the show, we mentioned three radio stations in Ghana that are streaming. The stations are: Joy FM, Peace FM, and Citi 97.3 FM. Also another site, Ghanaweb has some cool music videos. Appreciate any feedback or comments on the show.
Wishing you all the blessings that God has in store for you!
DJ-RJ
Much silence makes a powerful noise.
~ African proverb
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Groom to Be On The Radio Tonight
Inviting you to tune in tonight, when Patrick Asuiedu will join me on the radio. We will feature Hip-Life music from Ghana. Patrick & Lisa were married on Saturday at Avery Ranch and the reception featured lots of music from Ghana, so it seemed the next logical step would be to bring him on the radio with me. Hope you can join us:
Tuesday, September 26th 8:30-10:00pm
KAZI 88.7 FM
Two other gigs this weekend were excellent too!
Friday night, I played at Ringside at Sullivan's for a wedding celebration for Chris & Shawn. We played lots of classic rock and even did the Tootsie Roll! Ringside is a small venue that would work nice for a smaller reception less than 75 people.
Sunday night I was at Embassy Suites North and it was really poppin'! Carlos & Beth had a great party. I played 80s music and some salsa and merengue and Gypsy Kings & Del Castillo for dinner music.
Here are some shots from that evening:
Monday's radio show featured some great R&B music, with the first hour being 80s R&B hits. Here is the playlist:
DJ-RJ
512-973-8686
We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.
~Jeff Warner
Tuesday, September 26th 8:30-10:00pm
KAZI 88.7 FM
Two other gigs this weekend were excellent too!
Friday night, I played at Ringside at Sullivan's for a wedding celebration for Chris & Shawn. We played lots of classic rock and even did the Tootsie Roll! Ringside is a small venue that would work nice for a smaller reception less than 75 people.
Sunday night I was at Embassy Suites North and it was really poppin'! Carlos & Beth had a great party. I played 80s music and some salsa and merengue and Gypsy Kings & Del Castillo for dinner music.
Here are some shots from that evening:
Monday's radio show featured some great R&B music, with the first hour being 80s R&B hits. Here is the playlist:
Austin Community Radio KAZI 88.7 FM
Monday, September 25, 2006 1-3pm
RJ's R&B
Mtume/ you, me, he
Surface/ happy
Jermaine Jackson/ do what you do
Eugene Wilde/ don't say no tonight
Melisa Morgan/ do me baby
Debarge/ time will reveal
Bobby Brown/ rock witcha
Rene & Angela/ your smile
Champaign/ try again
The Jets/ you got it all
Isley, Jasper, Isley/ insatiable woman
Regina Belle/ show me the way
Babyface/ whip appeal
En Vogue/ giving him something he can feel
Corrine Bailey Rae/ trouble sleeping
Anthony David/ something about you
Freddie Jackson/ transitions
Chestnut Brothers/ travelin' on
Luther Vandross/ so amazing
Gerlad Albright/ deep into my soul
Aaron Neville/ it's alright
Richard Bona feat John Legend/ please don't stop
Kerry Wilkins/ the right mood
Liyah/ for eternity
Janet Jackson/ so excited
Mojoe/ yesterday
Anthony Hamilton/ dear life
DJ-RJ
512-973-8686
We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.
~Jeff Warner
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Update
Hey y'all,
Have not had a chance to post all week, so here are some of the latest things going on...
Last Saturday's Austin Breaking Ground was a great success. We had a very nice turnout and good vibes all around. People enjoyed the music I played and the fashion show and dance performances were way cool. Soon we begin planning for the spring event.
Other things happening last week: client meetings and planning sessions, jam session with Bill Wiz for an upcoming benefit concert on Oct. 20th at Unity Center, radio shows Mon & Tues, ACC video shot rehearsal on Wednesday for TECEC, training my friends about audio recording at The Foundation.
Last night I had two gigs. The first being a jr high dance at Fulmore Middle School which was great. Played mostly hip-hop and had a guest performance by one of the students that people loved. After that, went to Flamingo Cantina for another version of Catch A Fire. The vibes were nice and we played more roots reggae than dancehall, even played some ska early on and some soca too.
Today, planning sessions for two weddings next weekend. One will be an 80s theme and the other mostly music from Ghana. I am excited about how both of them are coming together.
Tomorrow my father arrives in town and will stay with me for a week or so and I am sure we will get to listen and learn more about 50s and 60s music as we always do, staying up way too late into the night.
Implementation of the online planning tools is nearing completion and I am loving it so far. Streamlining a lot of processes and will save lots of time with managing the business. The redesign of the website is in full swing and should be live in the next 30 days.
All for now.
Have a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Have not had a chance to post all week, so here are some of the latest things going on...
Last Saturday's Austin Breaking Ground was a great success. We had a very nice turnout and good vibes all around. People enjoyed the music I played and the fashion show and dance performances were way cool. Soon we begin planning for the spring event.
Other things happening last week: client meetings and planning sessions, jam session with Bill Wiz for an upcoming benefit concert on Oct. 20th at Unity Center, radio shows Mon & Tues, ACC video shot rehearsal on Wednesday for TECEC, training my friends about audio recording at The Foundation.
Last night I had two gigs. The first being a jr high dance at Fulmore Middle School which was great. Played mostly hip-hop and had a guest performance by one of the students that people loved. After that, went to Flamingo Cantina for another version of Catch A Fire. The vibes were nice and we played more roots reggae than dancehall, even played some ska early on and some soca too.
Today, planning sessions for two weddings next weekend. One will be an 80s theme and the other mostly music from Ghana. I am excited about how both of them are coming together.
Tomorrow my father arrives in town and will stay with me for a week or so and I am sure we will get to listen and learn more about 50s and 60s music as we always do, staying up way too late into the night.
Implementation of the online planning tools is nearing completion and I am loving it so far. Streamlining a lot of processes and will save lots of time with managing the business. The redesign of the website is in full swing and should be live in the next 30 days.
All for now.
Have a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Another DJ Gathering!
I registered for the DFW ADJA conference today on the 25th of September. I've really been enjoying meeting other DJs and networking and learning. Houston was a great experience and the Ghamma folks really put a great two day show together that not enough DJs came to experience.
Speaking at the Dallas show will be Mark Ferrell of DJA Radio. DJA Radio is a great new daily free podcast by DJs for the DJ industry.
Also speaking will be Brian Dodge who is a hilarious motivational speaker.
It seems that some of the seeds that Disc Jockey News planted may be starting to sprout in new places... hats off to John Young for vision to bring in quality speakers.
I will be performing this Saturday at Ruta Maya from 4-7pm for Austin Breaking Ground. There will be shopping, a raffle, vendors, a fashion show, plus of course Ruta Maya's awesome organic coffee. Come by and say hello and ask for our wedding discount coupon.
RJ
Speaking at the Dallas show will be Mark Ferrell of DJA Radio. DJA Radio is a great new daily free podcast by DJs for the DJ industry.
Also speaking will be Brian Dodge who is a hilarious motivational speaker.
It seems that some of the seeds that Disc Jockey News planted may be starting to sprout in new places... hats off to John Young for vision to bring in quality speakers.
I will be performing this Saturday at Ruta Maya from 4-7pm for Austin Breaking Ground. There will be shopping, a raffle, vendors, a fashion show, plus of course Ruta Maya's awesome organic coffee. Come by and say hello and ask for our wedding discount coupon.
RJ
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Ghamma Show
I just finished a 2 day DJ symposium in Houston and it was incredible!
I got to meet a lot of awesome DJs who are also passionate about the work they are doing. The information shared was very informative and valuable.
The nationally recognized speakers were N.A.M.E. VP Matt Peterson, author and DJ Larry Williams, and Scott Faver. Their presentations were very informative and they were all available to discuss anything about the DJ business. Their dedication to serve others and share what they have learned is very inspiring to me.
DJ-RJ
I got to meet a lot of awesome DJs who are also passionate about the work they are doing. The information shared was very informative and valuable.
The nationally recognized speakers were N.A.M.E. VP Matt Peterson, author and DJ Larry Williams, and Scott Faver. Their presentations were very informative and they were all available to discuss anything about the DJ business. Their dedication to serve others and share what they have learned is very inspiring to me.
DJ-RJ
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Hamilton Twelve - Fun Place!
Last Saturday night I did a wedding at Hamilton Twelve out in Bee Cave. As soon as I walked in the door I noticed all the people working there were having fun. Susan, who is the manager was very accomodating and had everybody was laughing. Jennifer from sales was hanging out too and we were all having a blast during setup and throughout the night. The place is beautiful with a huge back patio and pool.
Contact them at 512-264-1533 for more information.
Now as far as the music... we played almost all Spanish music and the place was very high energy. From salsa, merengue, rock and pop en espanol. I had a blast and I think everybody else did too!!! I am hoping to do more of these types of events in the future.
This weekend, I am doing a cancer benefit on Friday night and mixing live sound Saturday and Sunday night at Ruta Maya. Sunday should be real fun as it's teen rock night.
Monday & Tuesday, I will be in Houston to attend the GHAMMA DJ Symposium. So much more to learn and have fun with!
Wishing you a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Contact them at 512-264-1533 for more information.
Now as far as the music... we played almost all Spanish music and the place was very high energy. From salsa, merengue, rock and pop en espanol. I had a blast and I think everybody else did too!!! I am hoping to do more of these types of events in the future.
This weekend, I am doing a cancer benefit on Friday night and mixing live sound Saturday and Sunday night at Ruta Maya. Sunday should be real fun as it's teen rock night.
Monday & Tuesday, I will be in Houston to attend the GHAMMA DJ Symposium. So much more to learn and have fun with!
Wishing you a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was YOU.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Musical Weekend
Join us tonight for another Catch A Fire Caribbean party at Flamingo Cantina. I will be flying solo tonight as the other DJ who usually plays will not be spinning tonight. We're looking to have a great night. Caribbean food by Winston and reggae shirts and gear by One Drop Colors. Jah Ray is the most electric and humorous MCs you will find anywhere in town.
Tomorrow night, a wedding at Hamilton Twelve out in Bee Cave with almost all spanish music on the playlist.
Reminding you to live for now and enjoy it! :-)
RJ
From Chris Widener's Ezine this week:
A subscriber recently wrote to me and asked me to consider this common phrase – Once in a lifetime. "Isn't every moment of our lives, once in a lifetime?" he asked.
Touché! Indeed, he is correct. Every moment of our lives is the last chance we get to live that moment.
What happens though is that we figure we will be able to live another moment in the same way we are passing on right now. Time becomes a commodity that we trade… and the riskiest commodity of all – futures! We pass on this moment for the option to live it in the future.
The problem is that there is no guarantee of the future… Take some time this week to think about the Once in a Lifetime opportunities you are passing up each day:
The opportunity to play with your children or grandchildren.
The opportunity to love your spouse.
The opportunity to take that business risk.
The opportunity to take that dream trip you have thought of for years.
Live for today my friends. Make today the best day that you can. Be aware of every moment and how it is the last time you will be able to make the decision on how to spend it. Today is your once in a lifetime opportunity to live your dreams, love your family, and make a difference.
As the marketing profession would put it: Don't miss this Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
Tomorrow night, a wedding at Hamilton Twelve out in Bee Cave with almost all spanish music on the playlist.
Reminding you to live for now and enjoy it! :-)
RJ
From Chris Widener's Ezine this week:
A subscriber recently wrote to me and asked me to consider this common phrase – Once in a lifetime. "Isn't every moment of our lives, once in a lifetime?" he asked.
Touché! Indeed, he is correct. Every moment of our lives is the last chance we get to live that moment.
What happens though is that we figure we will be able to live another moment in the same way we are passing on right now. Time becomes a commodity that we trade… and the riskiest commodity of all – futures! We pass on this moment for the option to live it in the future.
The problem is that there is no guarantee of the future… Take some time this week to think about the Once in a Lifetime opportunities you are passing up each day:
The opportunity to play with your children or grandchildren.
The opportunity to love your spouse.
The opportunity to take that business risk.
The opportunity to take that dream trip you have thought of for years.
Live for today my friends. Make today the best day that you can. Be aware of every moment and how it is the last time you will be able to make the decision on how to spend it. Today is your once in a lifetime opportunity to live your dreams, love your family, and make a difference.
As the marketing profession would put it: Don't miss this Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Saturday Night - The Sounds of Trinidad
Just hooked up a gig to open for a new Austin soca/calypso band called Fiya at Flamingo Cantina, this Saturday night. Music starts at 8:30. Hope you can join us as we jump-n-whine all night!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sicola's - A Culinary Experience
I attended a networking event and had dinner tonight at Sicola's. Sicola's is a private venue off of Balcones and is not a restaurant. It would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner or small reception. They also do catering. The food was awesome and the ambiance was nice too (small and cozy). The waitstaff was attentive and we had a great evening.
For more information on Sicola, you can contact Dawn Wade at 512-323-6907.
Our guest speaker was Tweed Scott, a retired radio broadcaster, who has just published a book on Texas called "Texas In Her Own Words." We enjoyed hearing him talk about the interviews he did with Willie Nelson, Liz Carpenter, and other Texas folk.
RJ
For more information on Sicola, you can contact Dawn Wade at 512-323-6907.
Our guest speaker was Tweed Scott, a retired radio broadcaster, who has just published a book on Texas called "Texas In Her Own Words." We enjoyed hearing him talk about the interviews he did with Willie Nelson, Liz Carpenter, and other Texas folk.
RJ
Monday, July 24, 2006
Happy Birthday Lucy
This was taken Saturday night at Lucille Maldonado's 60th birthday celebration. We crowned her "60 & Sensational" with a crown and sash which I picked up at Party Pig. Musically, I played doo-wop for most of the night, except when we went off on some hip-hop and 80s grooves.Lucille is the wife of Hilbert Maldonado, who has owned and operated Hill-Bert's Burgers since 1973 in Austin. Special thanks to Lucy and Hilbert and the whole Maldonado family for their patience and support of me as I used to manage their restaurants (Hill-Bert's). It was nice to connect with them again.
RJ
(pictured: RJ, Lucille, Hilbert)
Friday, July 14, 2006
Weekend Runnings
Saturday, I will be at Balcones Woods Apartments for a pool party from noon-2pm, then that evening, playing drums with Root 1, who I used to play with years ago and did two albums with playing, producing and mixing.
Sunday evening, we are having a celebration and potluck at Flamingo Cantina for our friend Horace Bowser who made his transition last week. I will be spinning tunes as we celebrate all he gave us.
Wishing you a blessed weekend !
RJ
Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than having what you want.
Geoffrey F. Abert
Sunday evening, we are having a celebration and potluck at Flamingo Cantina for our friend Horace Bowser who made his transition last week. I will be spinning tunes as we celebrate all he gave us.Wishing you a blessed weekend !
RJ
Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than having what you want.
Geoffrey F. Abert
Monday, July 10, 2006
Catch The Moment
Here is a picture from a wedding I did last weekend. Catch The Moment is the name of the company who took it and it was very popular with everybody there. They have a variety of backgrounds to choose from and you can have your guests superimposed with you in the picture by merging pictures together digitally. Prints are done on the spot and put in a nice black paper folder. The quality of them is excellent and all your wedding guests will love having their picture taken. For more information, contact Amanda Escamilla on 713-255-4503. They have somebody in Austin as well.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Hook Em Horns !
This picture from tonight's wedding. They both went to UT and we did a medley for their friends that had them all making lots of noise and dancing. Here is what it consisted of:
9:00 - Tailgate Medley:
Longhorn Fight Song
David Allan Coe – You Never Even Call Me By My Name
Tim McGraw – Just To See You Smile
Garth Brooks - Friends in Low Places
Eyes of Texas
RJ
Saturday, July 01, 2006
The Flying Club
Yesterday I discovered an Austin band that has me really excited!
The Flying Club
They do pop music recorded in Austin & Rio de Janero that is so sweet! The singers voice is just gorgeous and the grooves are very smooth with Brazilian percussion.
If you have a moment, please check them out on MySpace for sound samples or on their website.
I hope you like them!
Off to Dallas shortly for Stephen & Amber's wedding.
RJ
For everything that lives is holy, life delights in life.
William Blake
The Flying Club
They do pop music recorded in Austin & Rio de Janero that is so sweet! The singers voice is just gorgeous and the grooves are very smooth with Brazilian percussion.
If you have a moment, please check them out on MySpace for sound samples or on their website.
I hope you like them!
Off to Dallas shortly for Stephen & Amber's wedding.
RJ
For everything that lives is holy, life delights in life.
William Blake
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Weekend Weddings
Quick post today...
We have three weddings this weekend and I am excited !
I met with my Sunday couple today for 2 and a half hours and got a lot of details nailed down. Cool playlist and lots of historical tidbits to add to the reception. I know it's going to be fun.
Sunday I will be playing Dallas at a country club doing a reception that also looks very promising.
What I am learning today is that I really love working with people who want to invest the time that it takes to plan out the details of their reception. We put all our heads together, everybody wins and we have a great time!
Blessings on your weekend!
DJ-RJ
We have three weddings this weekend and I am excited !
I met with my Sunday couple today for 2 and a half hours and got a lot of details nailed down. Cool playlist and lots of historical tidbits to add to the reception. I know it's going to be fun.
Sunday I will be playing Dallas at a country club doing a reception that also looks very promising.
What I am learning today is that I really love working with people who want to invest the time that it takes to plan out the details of their reception. We put all our heads together, everybody wins and we have a great time!
Blessings on your weekend!
DJ-RJ
Sunday, June 25, 2006
WatchMeGetMarried.com
www.watchmegetmarried.com
Only two guests — both strangers —were in attendance on May 18, when Dawn Westman and Einar Ollander of Tarpon Springs, Fla., were married in the chapel of the Grand Princess, a cruise ship sailing the Mediterranean. But dozens were watching from home.
The audience included the bride's father and stepmother, who witnessed the event from their home in Worcester, Mass.; the bridegroom's mother in Tarpon Springs; and the bridegroom's brother in Gainesville, Fla. All awakened around 4 a.m. and flicked on their home computers so they could view the wedding couple walking down the aisle, live over the Internet.
"None of our friends or family were there in person," said the new Mrs. Ollander, 39, who, like her husband, had been married once before. "But they were able to watch it on the Webcam."
This Webcast concept perfectly melds America's couch-potato culture and its obsession with weddings. Now there is no need to rise, dress up and go. Observers can quickly take in a niece's ceremony and openly engage in catty commentary, all from the privacy of home. For the couples it offers a high-tech, low-cost way to have their "destination wedding" and connect with friends and family, too.
"I think big weddings are overblown and expensive," said Carol Angell Beauvais, who watched her cousin's Caribbean wedding last year from her den in Westport, N.Y. "You should save your money for a down payment on a house."
It would surprise few to learn that Nevada, land of drive-through weddings and Elvis impersonators, has rapidly embraced online ceremonies.
About 5,000 couples have made use of Webcams perched in the chapels at the Treasure Island and MGM Grand hotels in Las Vegas. "One of the reasons we chose Treasure Island was because of the Webcast," said Shauntea Tolliver, 29, of Beach Park, Ill., who married Ransley Denton, 33, on May 2. Only 10 people witnessed the wedding in person, but a gaggle of relatives in five states tuned in.
How do people let guests know of their Webcasting plans? Via electronic invitation, naturally.
Marc Finkel, the chief operating officer of Cashman Enterprises, a Las Vegas photography and video service which began offering Webcasting three years ago, asks the bride and bridegroom to provide the names and the e-mail addresses of all guests. Mr. Finkel then sends digital invitations.
Two years ago, Larry Fair began noticing how few guests were present at ceremonies he witnessed on Honolulu's beaches. "Obviously not everybody could come," Mr. Fair said. So he and a partner established a business there called Live Internet Weddings that charges $400 over the cost of producing the wedding video itself to stream it live on the Internet. His company (www.liveinternetweddings.com) keeps it online for two weeks, in case people miss it live.
Stephanie Coontz, the author of "Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage" (Penguin), has considered this phenomenon and declared it a mixed bag. "We no longer have cookie-cutter marriages, and people are very interested in using their wedding ceremony to indicate how unique their marriage is going to be," she said.
Some tech-savvy suitors are even getting engaged via the Web. On May 20, James Lee, 27, a Yale medical student, proposed to Uschi Lang, 26, a student at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, by Internet. Knowing that a round-the-clock Webcam had been set up in the new Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, Mr. Lee stood outside it at 5 a.m. and held up three signs that read: "Uschi Lang. I love you. Will you marry me?"
Ms. Lang watched his proposal and "started crying," she recalled. "And of course said yes."
She was not the only one watching. They sent the link to their relatives in Seattle, China, Hawaii, Germany and Peru. And then, of course, there were the thousands of bloggers who mentioned the event on their Web sites. "I started realizing the implications," said Mr. Lee, who is undecided about doing a repeat performance when they marry. "In retrospect, it was a crazy thing."
For those who view a friend's wedding on the Web and wonder if they need to send a gift, Ms. Coontz has an answer: "My gift is watching it."
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Music a la Ruta - Slogans
Tonight, I will be at Ruta Maya on South Congress mixing some great acoustic music. Here is the schedule:
Jonathan Byrd/Jane Bond & Chad Tracy/Green Mountain Grass
8pm Jonathan Byrd www.jonathanbyrd.com
10:30 Jane Bond & Chad Tracy www.janeandchad.com
12 Green Mountain Grass www.myspace.com
I was playing around with the Slogan Generator that somebody posted on a bulletin on MySpace today and came up with a few funny slogans:
Step into Music4Life!
Mama's Got The Magic of Music4Life.
Keep that Music4Life Complexion.
Strong and Beautiful, Just Like Music4Life.
The Man From Music4life, he says "Yes" (TRUE!)
My Anti-Drug is Music4life.
All You Need is Music4life and a Dream.
You Too Can Have A Music4life Like Mine.
The Incredible, Edible Music4life.
Have a great day !
RJ
Jonathan Byrd/Jane Bond & Chad Tracy/Green Mountain Grass
8pm Jonathan Byrd www.jonathanbyrd.com
10:30 Jane Bond & Chad Tracy www.janeandchad.com
12 Green Mountain Grass www.myspace.com
I was playing around with the Slogan Generator that somebody posted on a bulletin on MySpace today and came up with a few funny slogans:
Step into Music4Life!
Mama's Got The Magic of Music4Life.
Keep that Music4Life Complexion.
Strong and Beautiful, Just Like Music4Life.
The Man From Music4life, he says "Yes" (TRUE!)
My Anti-Drug is Music4life.
All You Need is Music4life and a Dream.
You Too Can Have A Music4life Like Mine.
The Incredible, Edible Music4life.
Have a great day !
RJ
Friday, June 09, 2006
Paris Hilton's New Song - UB40 - Ruta Maya y Mas
So I heard about Paris Hilton's new reggae song "Stars Are Blind" and I got a copy that was "leaked to the internet" (can you say smart marketing?) and I have listened to it a few times and I must say I quite like it. Not sure who produced it, most likely an American producer as it is quite poppy. Perhaps it will be a summer smash? The vocal reminds me of Gwen Stefani and they used the riddim from UB40's Kingston Town, who by the way will be coming to Austin for the Reggae Sunsplash tour August 25th at The Backyard. That should be a great show.
Spent tonight mixing at Ruta Maya. Had some great music from Melissa Greener & Sarah Dashew. Got to record them both into the laptop and it looks like we need a real soundcard very soon to bring the quality up to where it should be. The LightScribe burner is the bomb!
Earlier in the day, did some radio spots for the Austin History Center for Juneteenth history, and also some spots for Yolanda B who is doing a comedy show. This was the first spot she has voiced since I have worked with her and she just knocked it out in fine style. You can hear noth the spots daily on KAZI 88.7 FM. Here is the info on the comedy show:
Get Yo Laugh & Groove On
Saturday, June 17th, Doors Open at 7p. Pre-Show starts at 8:15p. Tickets $10.00. Comedy Show at 9:30p with Keisha Hunt & Lil' Brough. Performances featuring Rochell Terrell, Al B. Wilson , Strictly Business, CeCe, Caporie and Arthanik & Dream Boys. Location: Texas 1115 (Formerly Texas Mist). For more information 512.576.8387 or 512.385.3553
RJ
“It will work. I am a marketing genius.”
“The way I see it, you should live everyday like its your birthday”
“I like it, ... but it's yellow, and I'm like, I didn't want yellow for my engagement ring.”
~Paris Hilton
Spent tonight mixing at Ruta Maya. Had some great music from Melissa Greener & Sarah Dashew. Got to record them both into the laptop and it looks like we need a real soundcard very soon to bring the quality up to where it should be. The LightScribe burner is the bomb!
Earlier in the day, did some radio spots for the Austin History Center for Juneteenth history, and also some spots for Yolanda B who is doing a comedy show. This was the first spot she has voiced since I have worked with her and she just knocked it out in fine style. You can hear noth the spots daily on KAZI 88.7 FM. Here is the info on the comedy show:
Get Yo Laugh & Groove On
Saturday, June 17th, Doors Open at 7p. Pre-Show starts at 8:15p. Tickets $10.00. Comedy Show at 9:30p with Keisha Hunt & Lil' Brough. Performances featuring Rochell Terrell, Al B. Wilson , Strictly Business, CeCe, Caporie and Arthanik & Dream Boys. Location: Texas 1115 (Formerly Texas Mist). For more information 512.576.8387 or 512.385.3553
RJ
“It will work. I am a marketing genius.”
“The way I see it, you should live everyday like its your birthday”
“I like it, ... but it's yellow, and I'm like, I didn't want yellow for my engagement ring.”
~Paris Hilton
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Chapel Dulcinea
I met with a client Sunday and we took a trip to Chapel Dulcinea to do a site survey for his wedding and I must say I fell in love with this place! The chapel is beautiful and the view is spectacular too. They even have a bell to ring after you get married. What makes it even sweeter is that the chapel is FREE if you want to get married there. You can check the availability online. They do have a reception hall, Tuscan Hall that can be rented as well if you wish to do your whole day there. That is where the waterfall is located.
Best of luck to all of you who are loving and building beautiful lives together!
RJ
The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitudes.~ Victor Frank
Friday, June 02, 2006
Weekend
The modem at home died Wednesday night, so I am doing the coffee shop office today and getting some things done. Hopefully I can get them to come this weekend and get back online. Makes me see just how dependent we are this internet for communication and researching...
Getting ready for a wedding reception on Saturday at Bob Bullock Museum. Bethany, Brandon and I spent about 2.5 hours on Thursday doing the final preparations for their reception. I recorded a nice thank you segment that she read for her sorority sisters that we will play when we have them all on the dancefloor. The playlist is composed of mostly R&B and hip-hop and I think we're going to have a great time. Expecting around 200 guests.
DJ Ted will be doing a Beatles "When I'm 64" party on Saturday night out in Wimberly. This will be his first gig working for us and I am excited about Ted and what he is bringing to the business. He has a lot of DJ experience and also breakdances and likes to get kids involved in the fun.
Wishing you a blessed weekend in all you do!
RJ
It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there's nothing you can do about them, and why worry about things you do control? The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized.
Wayne Dyer
Getting ready for a wedding reception on Saturday at Bob Bullock Museum. Bethany, Brandon and I spent about 2.5 hours on Thursday doing the final preparations for their reception. I recorded a nice thank you segment that she read for her sorority sisters that we will play when we have them all on the dancefloor. The playlist is composed of mostly R&B and hip-hop and I think we're going to have a great time. Expecting around 200 guests.
DJ Ted will be doing a Beatles "When I'm 64" party on Saturday night out in Wimberly. This will be his first gig working for us and I am excited about Ted and what he is bringing to the business. He has a lot of DJ experience and also breakdances and likes to get kids involved in the fun.
Wishing you a blessed weekend in all you do!
RJ
It makes no sense to worry about things you have no control over because there's nothing you can do about them, and why worry about things you do control? The activity of worrying keeps you immobilized.
Wayne Dyer
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Happiness is...
a new computer!
After the power supply died on my Flamingo gig last Friday, it became obvious that I could not put all my trust in one machine for gigs, so I picked up a new laptop on Friday. Got it fired up last night at Bouldin Creek Cafe out south and it is awesome so far. Later today, I will install the DJ software and see how it runs. Having a backup machine available at all gigs is like insurance in case something happens with my main PC.
Here at Unity this morning and getting ready to mix the morning service and play bass on one song.
RJ
After the power supply died on my Flamingo gig last Friday, it became obvious that I could not put all my trust in one machine for gigs, so I picked up a new laptop on Friday. Got it fired up last night at Bouldin Creek Cafe out south and it is awesome so far. Later today, I will install the DJ software and see how it runs. Having a backup machine available at all gigs is like insurance in case something happens with my main PC.
Here at Unity this morning and getting ready to mix the morning service and play bass on one song.
RJ
Friday, May 26, 2006
Friday!
This has been a busy week with projects, client meetings, class and preparation for the weekend. I'm doing a graduation house party in South Austin tonight. Monday, I am doing a wedding ceremony & reception at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave. This place is awesome! Looks just like a wild west town with old churches and buildings. Very cool place for those of you looking for a reception hall.
Wishing you all a great weekend!
RJ
Wishing you all a great weekend!
RJ
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Weekend Update
So we did Catch A Fire at Flamingo last night and had a great time. I did a hop-hop set that went over very well. "Smile fo' me daddy Let me see ya grill" We met afterwards at Burger King for some veggie burgers. We had a tailgate party in the parking lot and even pulled out the table we had used on the gig. OMG, it was hilarious @ 3am!
Today I am going to the Tribe CD release and then a meeting at 4:00 with my fellow KAZI webmaster to talk about the site and moving it forward.
Later this evening, I'm off to run sound at Ruta Maya down south.
Life is great!
RJ
There is a place in the HEART
where THOUGHTS become WISHES
and WISHES become DREAMS.
It's a place where anything is possible
if we only BELIEVE.
There are 6 things to believe in
for a happy, successful life:
Believe in your FAITH...
Believe in your LOVE...
Believe in your GOALS...
Believe in your FAMILY...
Believe in your FRIENDS...
Today I am going to the Tribe CD release and then a meeting at 4:00 with my fellow KAZI webmaster to talk about the site and moving it forward.
Later this evening, I'm off to run sound at Ruta Maya down south.
Life is great!
RJ
There is a place in the HEART
where THOUGHTS become WISHES
and WISHES become DREAMS.
It's a place where anything is possible
if we only BELIEVE.
There are 6 things to believe in
for a happy, successful life:
Believe in your FAITH...
Believe in your LOVE...
Believe in your GOALS...
Believe in your FAMILY...
Believe in your FRIENDS...
And most importantly,
Believe in YOURSELF!
If you believe in these 6 things
You can't go wrong.Friday, May 19, 2006
Unified Tribe - Saturday
They are some of the sweetest, kindest people I have met (and funny too!). This is FYI to check them out on Saturday if you can. Unified Tribe
Have a blessed weekend!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Working Way
Being Happy With Your Job
In our search to define ourselves, we often look to our job to show us our worth. Society does not judge all professions equally, however, and it is not uncommon for the individuals who hold what others may consider to be ordinary or menial jobs to feel that they themselves are ordinary or menial. Yet, in truth, many wonderful and wise people throughout history have held what have typically been perceived as ordinary jobs, and this in no way has had any bearing on whether or not they have managed to contribute their skills and talents to the world. Whether you work in business, education, medicine, retail, or another profession, you worth is inherent to who you are and not what you do for a living.
A job that you enjoy, lets you meet your needs, and allows you to live in accordance with your values will always be more gratifying than a high-status job that you dislike. But while experiencing professional satisfaction can be a vital part of being fulfilled by your work, it is important to remember that it is possible to find happiness in any job. This is because what you do is often less important than how you do it. Your attitude and intention can turn a mediocre job into work that fulfills you because of the way that you approach it. If you do your job well and what you do benefits others, then you are doing work that is making this world a better place.
If you are happy in your current line of work and feel that it allows you to be yourself and live authentically while meeting your emotional and physical needs and allowing time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor, then you have found a job that adds value to your life. If you are a waitress, then be the best waitress you can, take pride in your work and others will notice your passion. You can contribute your talents and skills to this world while doing any job. It is not the kind of work you do that allows you to be of service. It is you who must choose to be of service through the work that you do.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Ruta Maya
Last night I started working at Ruta Maya running sound and had a great time. It was open mic night and there were lots of talented and interesting performers on the bill. I will be helping out here when my schedule allows, maybe 2 nights a week. I know it will be a great learning experience and I'm looking forward to working with lots of different people.
RJ
RJ
Monday, May 15, 2006
Picasa es Tu Casa
Trying out this new software from Google called Picasa. It's a new photo editing software and it's very very cool. If Photoshop is too much for you, you will prolly dig this. It even ties in to your blog! Big up to Markis for turning me on to it the other day over lunch at Mother's Cafe.
Going through some old folders and digging out some photos and thought I would include this from a seminar I shot for Patrick Timpone in 2003. Patrick is the host of an excellent radio show on KLBJ on Saturday nights, which I used to produce for awhile. Patrick is a great guy and I am real excited for him with his new ventures, one of them being Timpones Market out in Dripping Springs, TX.
Had a great day hanging out with my mother and my beloved and her daughter.
RJ
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Elektric Weekend
Saturday morning and I am preparing for a meeting with a client and doing some things around the house, laundry and cleaning out my closet. So liberating to get rid of things that are no longer serving where I want to go in life.
Last night, did a wedding for Lynn & Blake out by Lake Travis and it went great. They sang "I Got You Babe" as their introduction karaoke style and people loved it.
Tonight another wedding at Shoreline Grill for Mark & Caroline. We have a great songlist ready to roll out so it should be a great party.
Tomorrow morning, we will be playing a new song at Unity called, "Open The Eyes of My Heart."
Musically this week, what is really kicking my butt is the new one from London Elektricity called Power Ballads. Intense, intelligent electronic music with lyrics too. Seems like I have been playing it continously for the last week or so. Check them out! Also got turned on last night to Raúl Midón who plays acoustic soul. Got to dig a litle deeper as he has me curious...
To all the mommys -- Happy Mothers Day!!!!
RJ
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.
~Jewish proverb
Last night, did a wedding for Lynn & Blake out by Lake Travis and it went great. They sang "I Got You Babe" as their introduction karaoke style and people loved it.
Tonight another wedding at Shoreline Grill for Mark & Caroline. We have a great songlist ready to roll out so it should be a great party.
Tomorrow morning, we will be playing a new song at Unity called, "Open The Eyes of My Heart."
Musically this week, what is really kicking my butt is the new one from London Elektricity called Power Ballads. Intense, intelligent electronic music with lyrics too. Seems like I have been playing it continously for the last week or so. Check them out! Also got turned on last night to Raúl Midón who plays acoustic soul. Got to dig a litle deeper as he has me curious...
To all the mommys -- Happy Mothers Day!!!!
RJ
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.
~Jewish proverb
Friday, May 05, 2006
Weekend !
Hey y'all,
just a quick post to say hey. Glad the weekend is here. Did some production at KAZI today and supposed to go swimming later and then play some bass.
Musically, what is moving this week is the new CD from Austin's own Unified Tribe, "Funktional Family." It has already gone to #1 on the The Hip List of Blues & Soul Magazine in the UK. Congrats to the Tribe! They're are the sweetest band I have ever met.
My friend Mark sent me a funny video!!!! Check it out and see how many dances you can remember.
Have a good weekend!
RJ
just a quick post to say hey. Glad the weekend is here. Did some production at KAZI today and supposed to go swimming later and then play some bass.
Musically, what is moving this week is the new CD from Austin's own Unified Tribe, "Funktional Family." It has already gone to #1 on the The Hip List of Blues & Soul Magazine in the UK. Congrats to the Tribe! They're are the sweetest band I have ever met.
My friend Mark sent me a funny video!!!! Check it out and see how many dances you can remember.
Have a good weekend!
RJ
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Boating....
Well the boat party fell through due to somebody wanting to do it for less $. So it goes with the DJ business some time. Often you can find somebody to do a job for less, though you might often have to compromise in the quality of the service that is delivered.
Had fun playing bass at Unity last night. We finished working up a song that we will perform for the first time on Sunday called "I could sing of your love forever."
Tonight, another edition of the class I am almost done with called The Soul of Entrepreneurship with Dana Lynn & Sylvester Becker. This class has really helped with developing the business and creating the vision for what I want to Music4Life to be, which is providing quality service and great music to my clients.
RJ
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
~Kalil Gibran
Had fun playing bass at Unity last night. We finished working up a song that we will perform for the first time on Sunday called "I could sing of your love forever."
Tonight, another edition of the class I am almost done with called The Soul of Entrepreneurship with Dana Lynn & Sylvester Becker. This class has really helped with developing the business and creating the vision for what I want to Music4Life to be, which is providing quality service and great music to my clients.
RJ
You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.
~Kalil Gibran
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Let's Go Boating !
So today I hooked up a boat party that I will be playing Saturday night for Caribbean Students Association at UT. I'm excited about it. Unfortunately it's invite only...
Started training my replacement for The Dad Show tonight. Another KAZI veteran is taking over, Chris Carrington, who has been at the station almost as long as I have.
Had lunch with my beloved at Curra's on Oltorf this morning. The nopalito tacos were great!
That's about it for today.
RJ
"The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away."
~Wayne Dyer
Started training my replacement for The Dad Show tonight. Another KAZI veteran is taking over, Chris Carrington, who has been at the station almost as long as I have.
Had lunch with my beloved at Curra's on Oltorf this morning. The nopalito tacos were great!
That's about it for today.
RJ
"The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away."
~Wayne Dyer
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Ah... Sunday...
Had a blast last night at Amanda and Mason's wedding reception. The place was really rocking! We played some polkas from Frankie Yankovic that were awesome! Amanda had two friends from Austria that came for the wedding. They had everybody laughing conducting one of their traditions with Amanda using her hands to feed Mason, among other things.
After the wedding, went by KUT and hung out with Jabari for a few hours and caught up with him. Figured out that we have known each other for 22 years now! Where does the time go ?
After a full day at Unity catching up on last weeks edits/podcasts, I grabbed some lunch and came home to meet CT of CT Productions to cut a spot for Sir Charles Jones who will be appearing at Midtown II on Saturday, May 20th. Listening to some of his music now and enjoying the slow bluesy sounds. Perfect for a Sunday evening after picking up and dismantling three sections of my picket fence that blew down with the storms last week.
All for now!
RJ
After the wedding, went by KUT and hung out with Jabari for a few hours and caught up with him. Figured out that we have known each other for 22 years now! Where does the time go ?
After a full day at Unity catching up on last weeks edits/podcasts, I grabbed some lunch and came home to meet CT of CT Productions to cut a spot for Sir Charles Jones who will be appearing at Midtown II on Saturday, May 20th. Listening to some of his music now and enjoying the slow bluesy sounds. Perfect for a Sunday evening after picking up and dismantling three sections of my picket fence that blew down with the storms last week.
All for now!
RJ
Friday, April 28, 2006
Moving Forward...
Today I gave my resignation to The Dad Show, which is a weekly talk show that I have worked on since 1998. I felt like I need the time to focus on the business and open up some more space to do that so I can give my clients the best service possible.
Special thanks for Child Inc executive director James Strickland and producer Tasha Mora who have been great to work with for so many years as well as the various hosts we have had.
Musically this week, a new release I am digging is Outrageous by Paul Simon. The groove is funky and he has something to say.
Here are some of the lyrics:
It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor.
Outrageous the crime some human beings must endure.
It's a blessing to wash your face in summer souls just rained??
It's outrageous that a man like me stand here and complain.
It's outrageous the food they try to serve in the public school.
Outrageous the way they talk to you like some kind of clinical fool
It's a blessing to rest my head in the circle of your love.
It's outrageous, I can't stop thinking about the things I'm thinking of.
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
God will, like he waters the flowers on the window sill.
Take me, I'm an ordinary player in the key of C,
And my will was broken by my pride and my vanity
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
God will, like he waters the flowers on the window sill.
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
Saturday, I will be doing Amanda & Mason's wedding and I am very excited about what we have put together. It should be a great party.
Wishing all of you a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Special thanks for Child Inc executive director James Strickland and producer Tasha Mora who have been great to work with for so many years as well as the various hosts we have had.
Musically this week, a new release I am digging is Outrageous by Paul Simon. The groove is funky and he has something to say.
Here are some of the lyrics:
It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor.
Outrageous the crime some human beings must endure.
It's a blessing to wash your face in summer souls just rained??
It's outrageous that a man like me stand here and complain.
It's outrageous the food they try to serve in the public school.
Outrageous the way they talk to you like some kind of clinical fool
It's a blessing to rest my head in the circle of your love.
It's outrageous, I can't stop thinking about the things I'm thinking of.
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
God will, like he waters the flowers on the window sill.
Take me, I'm an ordinary player in the key of C,
And my will was broken by my pride and my vanity
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
God will, like he waters the flowers on the window sill.
Who's gonna love you when your looks are gone?
Saturday, I will be doing Amanda & Mason's wedding and I am very excited about what we have put together. It should be a great party.
Wishing all of you a blessed weekend!
DJ-RJ
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Recovering...
I returned around 10:00 last night from Fort Worth and the convention and I am still digesting everything I learned. The show exceeded my expectations by far and I met lots of great DJs too.
Yesterday's highlights for me were hearing one of Zig Ziglar's main men, Bryan Flanagan speak about suceeding in sales and also Todd Mitchem's presentation on Now Let's Get Interactive. I picked up Bryan's book & Todd's DVD and I am excited to see where they will lead me.
Life is good!
RJ
Yesterday's highlights for me were hearing one of Zig Ziglar's main men, Bryan Flanagan speak about suceeding in sales and also Todd Mitchem's presentation on Now Let's Get Interactive. I picked up Bryan's book & Todd's DVD and I am excited to see where they will lead me.
Life is good!
RJ
Monday, April 24, 2006
Southern DJ Convention
I am still here in Fort Worth at The Southern Disc Jockey Convention and having a great time! I am learning a lot and hanging out with some very inspirational people. Had a session with Bryan Dodge this morning who spoke about how to build a better life. Amazing and hilarious too! Just finished a session with Troy Ackerman who I think has an excellent product called DJ Event Planner for running a DJ business, including a client login and online planner. I plan to implement this to my site very soon. Next up is dinner with Ron White.
Peace !
DJ-RJ
Peace !
DJ-RJ
Monday, April 17, 2006
Reggae Fest Wrap / Coming Up
Well the Reggae Fest on Sunday turned out nice, though it was very hot and of course more dust. Highlights for me were for Lionhead and my set with Five Ton Chicken and more great food from Soul Vegetarian restaurant, their jerk tofu and mac-n-cheese were excellent!
This morning, I was watering the yard and got a call at 11:34 from our station manager that he needed me to be in the station by noon to get Democracy Now! on then do my show at 1:00. I arrived at the station while the underwriting spots were running just barely in time to get the show on the air.
This is a busy week for me workwise. I will be in Corpus Christi on Thursday with Five Ton Chicken at Dr Rockit's Blue Bar. On Friday, I have a jr high dance in Pflugerville for the Pflugerville Police Association and a wedding for Kirk & Rachel on Saturday. Sunday, I will be off to Fort Worth for 3 days for the Southern Disc Jockey Convention. I am very excited to attend the seminars and learn more about the craft and hang out with a bunch of DJs.
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love and make a living. Imagine if everybody could find enough courage to follow their heart and do their passion in life? Things would look quite different wouldn't they ?
Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears. ~Arthur Koestler
RJ
This morning, I was watering the yard and got a call at 11:34 from our station manager that he needed me to be in the station by noon to get Democracy Now! on then do my show at 1:00. I arrived at the station while the underwriting spots were running just barely in time to get the show on the air.
This is a busy week for me workwise. I will be in Corpus Christi on Thursday with Five Ton Chicken at Dr Rockit's Blue Bar. On Friday, I have a jr high dance in Pflugerville for the Pflugerville Police Association and a wedding for Kirk & Rachel on Saturday. Sunday, I will be off to Fort Worth for 3 days for the Southern Disc Jockey Convention. I am very excited to attend the seminars and learn more about the craft and hang out with a bunch of DJs.
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love and make a living. Imagine if everybody could find enough courage to follow their heart and do their passion in life? Things would look quite different wouldn't they ?
Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears. ~Arthur Koestler
RJ
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Music with Dust
We had a great time at Austin Reggae Fest yesterday. Ate lots of dust, yummy!
Two bands that I was really impressed with were Woodbelly from Dallas, who did some funky Stevie Wonder covers among other things. The guitar player was very talented vocally as well. I finally got a chance to hear Austin's Grimy Styles play and their dub reggae sounds had people very excited. Now I know why they sell out shows at Flamingo Cantina.
Today, it's more dust and more music...
DJ-RJ
Two bands that I was really impressed with were Woodbelly from Dallas, who did some funky Stevie Wonder covers among other things. The guitar player was very talented vocally as well. I finally got a chance to hear Austin's Grimy Styles play and their dub reggae sounds had people very excited. Now I know why they sell out shows at Flamingo Cantina.
Today, it's more dust and more music...
DJ-RJ
Saturday, April 15, 2006
She Thinks My Traktor's Sexy
Greetings to all !
I have decided to jump into the blogging game and see what I can learn from a new journey in communication. I look forward to hearing from anybody out there in regards to topics regarding DJing, music, technology, business and related topics. If you are getting married, please let me know if you have any questions, and if I can help you.
Two things I am really excited about this week:
I upgraded my Traktor DJ software to 3.0 this week. This is the software I use on most of my gigs to run music. I'm most excited about the upgrade as the new version offers the possibility of running 4 decks, as opposed to two that were in the previous version, plus they have added some awesome digital effects, for those of us who like to twirl knobs and play with the sounds. Here is a screen shot:
The other thing I am excited about is The Austin Reggae Festival this weekend. The fest will be all day from noon to 10pm and I will be DJing with Catch A Fire between bands and also playing drums with Five Ton Chicken Sunday at 2:30. Hope to have some pics to post on Monday from the events.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend!
DJ-RJ
I have decided to jump into the blogging game and see what I can learn from a new journey in communication. I look forward to hearing from anybody out there in regards to topics regarding DJing, music, technology, business and related topics. If you are getting married, please let me know if you have any questions, and if I can help you.
Two things I am really excited about this week:
I upgraded my Traktor DJ software to 3.0 this week. This is the software I use on most of my gigs to run music. I'm most excited about the upgrade as the new version offers the possibility of running 4 decks, as opposed to two that were in the previous version, plus they have added some awesome digital effects, for those of us who like to twirl knobs and play with the sounds. Here is a screen shot:
The other thing I am excited about is The Austin Reggae Festival this weekend. The fest will be all day from noon to 10pm and I will be DJing with Catch A Fire between bands and also playing drums with Five Ton Chicken Sunday at 2:30. Hope to have some pics to post on Monday from the events.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend!
DJ-RJ
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