Dances
and parties are my specialty! Many of my 21 years learning
in the DJ Booth were spent in clubs, pubs, and at Greek functions.
(See my Biography Page.) This experience has armed me with
the ability to beat mix HOT dance sets and interact with the
crowd. To a real DJ - this is where it is at! A party or dance
is the perfect venue because unlike a wedding reception, there
are far less formalities and much more emphasis on the music.
After I set up my equipment, the room becomes just like a
club. Of course, I would never overwhelm a room, but if appropriate,
I set up 2 huge Peavey Sub woofers, 4 Peavey SP-2G speakers,
lights, lasers, beacons, special effects and more (see my
Lighting and Special Effects Page). I built my show to rival
some of the systems I had seen on the East Coast, so, for
this area, it is better than many of the local clubs.
Whether it is a corporate Christmas party, school dance, or
any other event, I know how to keep the dance floor full.
Being 39, I stay very current on the most recent dance hits,
while maintaining ample experience with the ' 60s,' 70s and
' 80s hits as well. A lot of the music I buy comes from remix
services in New York and Los Angeles; consequently, I have
not only all of the latest songs, but in many cases versions
that are not typically heard around here.
Many of my shows at schools and/or corporate functions are
repeat performances. I work extremely hard to personalize
every show. After 21 years, I have become quite adept at reading
crowds and adapting my performance to the event at hand. So,
if you want to take a trip back to the Wonder Years, climb
aboard the "A" Train, twist the night away in your blue suede
shoes, fall off your platform shoes into Funkytown, or decide
to get Jiggy Wit It in your Thong- Ta Thong, Thong, Thong,
check out my Biography, Lighting
and Special Effects, and References
pages.
If you are in charge of booking entertainment for a large group and are anxious about meeting expectations - Book Music in Motion - A Sound Investment!
What a fancy name for a company party. Let me turn your next stuffy, necktie, corporate event into a fruitful bonding experience. Just like the paraphrasing in the beginning of this section. It takes someone with experience and creativity to cut through the corporate fears and anxieties and pull everyone from the bosses to the sanitation engineers into the fun.
For example, maybe first thing, I announce that I will give
exactly 3 minutes from the sound of the bell. I will award
a $25 gift certificate for the woman who can present me with
the most neckties (which I will give back, of course!) Ding.
Ding. Hence, the women help me to lighten the atmosphere before
we even get started. This gives the executives a perfect excuse
to lose those restrictive ties (which they wanted to do anyway),
we create a fun frenzy to wake everyone up, and we have (visually
anyway) created a less stressful and intimidating environment.
This type of party calls for a special music library and a
unique personality. If the party is for older celebrants,
it may call for classic music such as Big Band hits. However,
many of the younger guests are more accustomed to more recent
music. It can be difficult to get the mix right to please
everyone involved. Also, this type of party calls for far
less bass and lights. In the past few years, I have performed
several 40 and 50 year Silver Anniversary parties as well
as the Greenwood Class Reunion for 1959. Please call and I
will provide you with specific references.
Being 39 years old, I am the perfect choice for your 10 and
15 year class reunions. This was my era, so I know the tunes
from first hand experience. Because of this and the fact that
my light show is better than those of many local clubs, I
give your classmates all the more reason to keep the party
going instead of moving it (after a drink or 2) to another
location.
Typically, these types of get-togethers will produce vast varieties of ages and musical tastes. Mixing the right music sets to keep everyone in attendance happy can be quite challenging. I have lots of holiday style music. With the limited amount of quality DJs around, these shows seem to book the quickest. It is never too early to book for Christmas or any other holiday party.
They say that music calms the savage beast…you should see what it does to ghosts and goblins.
New Year's Eve can be one of the biggest parties all year.
It would be a shame to get all dressed up just to go to a
dead party and sit on your thumbs. Whether it is a private
party or a dance held as part of a Hotel or state park's package
deal, the entertainment is what drives the party. Book Music
in Motion and Ring the New Year in Right!
Be it a "Sweet 16" bash, picnic, sidewalk sale,
or any other special event, music can make things run smoother
and be more fun for everyone involved. An experienced MC can
be the perfect ticket to insuring that your event is a success
and not a disaster. Not only are my experiences invaluable
during the actual event, my foresight can be the difference
in preventing a problem and having to deal with it on a tight
time schedule.
