How Do You Want Your Event To End?

This is a great article to think about how you want your wedding or party to end with your last dance.

Ending On A High Note

I can give you feedback if you need help as well.

RJ

It’s Like Bringing a Condom on a First Date . . .

A good backup plan is crucial--especially for a wedding which is one of the most important days in a couple's life.

It’s Like Bringing a Condom on a First Date . . . 

Ten Centerpiece Giveaway Games

There are some great ideas here that will add some fun in to your wedding:

Ten Centerpiece Giveaway Games (Printable PDF)

We Are Not Selling Music

This article reminds me of the connection I create with my clients to make their events magical. For me it is the most important thing in my business.

We don't sell "just music" but the memories that we create together with our connection.

RJ

Music Marketing: You Are Not Selling Music

Vintage Music Boutonniere Posy

This is very cool for you grooms into music...

{DIY} Vintage Music Boutonniere Posy

See him before the wedding?

EverafterImages: Should you see him before the wedding?

Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit) - Wedding Parody Video - Joya + Emre

Wow, what an amazing wedding video!

How To Hire Entertainment For Your Wedding

My friend Adrian Cavlan reminds us that:

"You can easily ruin a $50,000 wedding with an $800 band, or a $15,000 wedding with a $400 DJ. Make an investment in your families, your friends and most of all yourselves that will help create the right kind of unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!"

How To Hire Entertainment For Your Wedding | DJ Adrian of Sound In Motion’s BLOG

The Importance of Announcements

If you are hiring a band for your wedding, this is some good information to consider.

RJ

Excerpt:
I recently agreed to step in and help a friend-of-a- friend coordinate their daughter’s wedding. They wanted a band, which is why I was never called to DJ in the first place. I’m a sucker…I had the night off…so I said “yes.”

The Importance of Announcements | Pro Mobile DJ

Black Light Party

We had fun in the dark doing this black light party at Lake Pointe Community Center. I had a blast and the kids did too.

Bride Upset With Wedding DJ

The best price doesn't always turn out to be the best deal...

Cocktail Music Idea

If you like Michael Buble, then you will love Seth MacFarlane's swingin' new album, Music Is Better Than Words.

It's perfect for cocktails!

Photography Fun

I did a wedding last week and I had the chance to work with Shelly Funke from Dallas. I was amazed to watch her work all night. She was able to command the room and direct people in what she wanted them to do and have fun at the same time while doing it. She lit up people by having them kick up their legs like dancers. The result is that our clients got great photos and those people had more fun and put that energy right back into the event.

This is one of the benefits of being served by people who love what they do. When I spoke with Shelly at the end of the night I was amazed to hear her story. She has been shooting for more than 25 years and I asked her if she had a website. She said "no, all of my business is word of mouth."

I've done lots of events over my 25+ year DJ career and I am able to see many distinctions working with other vendors. I am always curious to see who is really enjoying themself as they work. I see for many people, it's just another job--not that there is anything wrong with that. There is just an opportunity to put more fun into the equation and make the event that much more special. When you bring the intention to play and entertain those you work with, the outcome can go in many unexpected ways. That to me is truly great service. You love what you do and you allow everyone to enjoy it with you.

Here is a photo of hers from that night.

7 Ways to Bring The WOW and have The Best Wedding Reception Ever

Here are some great tips here from Marcello, one of my DJ heroes:

Bring The WOW

Let me know how I can help you bring your ideas to life and WOW your friends and family.

DJ-RJ

Moombahton: Born In D.C., Bred Worldwide : The Record : NPR

Cool new Latin style of music to check out. I would certainly love to play some of these sounds at your party!

Moombahton: Born In D.C., Bred Worldwide : The Record : NPR

Let me know if you're interested.

DJ-RJ

Getting Out Of Your Little Box

Here is a speech I did at Unity Center of Austin recently:

Getting Out Of Your Little Box

Uplighting Makes Your Event Beautiful

These are from a wedding we did in The Austin Room at The Omni Hotel in downtown Austin that looked amazing. We matched the color of the uplighting to with their colors and it really took their reception to another level. We received a lot of feedback from the attendees and also the hotel staff. If you really want to create a mood and ambiance, uplighting is the way to go--plus your photos will be nicer too.

Here is what Colin & Gigi had to say:

Having RJ play the songs we liked and keep the wedding reception timeline on track really made our reception special and seamless.  Being able to use the online event planner helped us to plan our reception on our schedule without unnecessary meetings.  The laser dance floor lighting was nice, but the uplighting really set the mood for the room and put it over the top.  Thanks RJ for a job well done.

Let me know if you are interested in uplighting when we meet.

DJ-RJ
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Music4Life DnB Podcast #3

Here is my latest Music4Life DnB Podcast #3

Dancing In The Light

This boy was at a wedding I did at Zilker Clubhouse on Friday, March 25th. He just amazed us all night long as he never left the dancefloor until the party ended at 11:30. At one point he even came up and gave me a hug and he even came up at the end of the night and waved goodbye. What an inspiration to see such joy and an open heart. He had glow sticks in his hand and you can also see our amazing new lightshow. As soon as we turned them on when the dancing started, the kids were really into it.
Let me know if you are interested in lighting up your dancefloor while I light up your guests with amazing music, service and FUN!

DJ-RJ

Leaving on a Jet Plane

If you have a lot of people flying in from out of town for your wedding, here is a great way to save them some money with a group discount.

Leaving on a Jet Plane | Weddingbee