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by Drax

Dad Wears Shorts. A Wedding Story.

When selecting services \ vendors for your wedding, make sure they
are celebration solutionists! Professionals who can take your unique
requests and turn them into special moments. Here’s an example.

During a recent planning session the bride said she wanted her father
daughter dance right after the ceremony. I said that would be fine.
After pictures, and the introduction, she can dance with her dad.

She said no, not after the introduction, immediately after the ceremony.
I asked why? She then explained that her dad always wears shorts. And
even though this was a formal wedding, dad would not stay in his long
pants past the ceremony.

No problem. We played the ceremony recessional music, the bride and
groom exited the ceremony, and dad was waiting for them at the end
of the aisle.

With all the guests standing and watching, dad, in his long pants, took
his daughter’s hand, the groom stepped aside, the music changed, and
they shared their father daughter dance right then and there, at
the end of the ceremony aisle.

It was not the norm. But the perfect solution for their celebration.
And yes 30 seconds after their dance, dad was in his shorts.

by Drax

The Holiday Season Here Soon

The holiday season will be here soon. Many companies start looking for
entertainment in October for their yearend celebrations. Of course those
who enjoyed their entertainment last year were smart and secured their
entertainment back in January. If you enjoy your entertainment this year
I recommend you do the same for next year.

The middle Saturday of December is always the most popular. So plan
ahead. Here are  some questions to ask  yourself when considering
entertainment for your yearend celebration.
 
1. How many guests?
2. Where?
3. Timing?
4. Age Range of guests?
5. Ethnic background?
6. Which best describes your group?

a. We make our own fun and just want the DJ to  play good music
b. Most holiday parties the guests eat, then go home, with little or no dancing
c. Dancing is not important to our having a good time
d. We want the DJ to interact with the audience, show us a good time, and
encourage dancing?
e. We prefer to play games over dancing
f. Describe your group

Valuable information that will help you focus on which entertainer,
entertainment service, best suits your company personality. And
you will know when you have the right entertainment service
when they can address these issues with confidence.

by Drax

Last Dance

Last dance for the queen of disco, Donna Summer, she died today at 63 from lung cancer. A five time Grammy winner, in the 70’s and 80’s she topped the charts with hits like Hot Stuff, Bad Girls, and Last Dance, from the 1978 movie, Thank God It’s Friday, which won an Oscar for best original song.

Other hits included Enough is Enough, No More Tears, her duet with Barbra Streisand, and MacArthur Park Suite, an 18 minute disco classic from her Live and More album that made her the first female artist to have a #1 single and #1 album on the Billboard charts at the same time.

For years DJ’s across the United States closed their clubs and shows with Last Dance. Maybe it’s time to start that tradition again.

by Drax

March SDADJA Meeting Notes

March SDADJA Meeting Notes

 

Meeting commenced around 6:45 pm after some food and mingling.

 

Board members present:

 

  • Dennis Jones (President)
  • Mike Ryan (VP)
  • George James (Treasurer)
  • Luis Ramos (Secretary)

Guest Speaker

  • Kenneth Day

Members Attended:

 

  • Ron Wallace
  • Darren Meyer
  • Nick Martinez

Location:

  • Continental Catering 

 

 

Topics we discussed:

 

  • Vegas ADJA Convention.
  • Video Mixing software: Mix Meister, VDJ, Serato.
  • Toll free numbers.
  • How to follow up with emails.
  • Benefits of video recording events.
  • Mike on the Mike Dj Swap Meet.  Sell your old gear.  Meet new Djs.

Welcome Guest Visitors:

  • Jeremy Jones (Party People)
  • Doug Potter (Dj Dougie Mobile Dj Service)
  • Matt Phipps (Choice Entertainment)

 

DJ Spotlight:

  • Luis Ramos (Legacy Sound Djs) talked about his company and his history in the trade.

 

Guest Speaker Kenneth Day (Kenneth Day Weddings):

  • One Benefit of SDADJA is networking and renting equipment from another member.
  • Sharing Business Ideas.
  • Business Cards.  How to use and what to put on them that works.
  • Referrals.  How to get them. 
  • Good books to read on how to sell yourself.
  • Location available to meet your clients.  See Ken for details.

Open board member positions for SDADJA:

  • Member Development. Interested guest – Jeremy Jones
  • Benefits Development

Association member benefits

  • Office Depot Discounts
  • Verizon Discounts

July Topics:

  • NACE membership.
  • RV Nuccio & Associates

Next Meeting Topics:

  • Vocal Coaching
  • Mic Work
  • Toast Masters

Meeting closed by Dennis.