From The DJ's Table

Well, it’s been awhile since my last post…and I’m sorry. I will try to keep things a bit more current from here on out. With that said, let’s get on with the show.

Gone are the days of  The Chicken Dance and The Hokey Pokey. This is an ongoing trend I’ve noticed over the last few years. Majority, if not all, of my clients are putting  these songs on their “No Play” lists for weddings. And to be honest, I’m really not heart broken about it. People no longer want the “Cheeze” with their dinner and dancing.  

Another trend (that I hope actually isn’t a trend) is a few clients have started to request no line dance songs.

“No Electric Slide? No Cha Cha Slide? Even if one of your guests request it? Ok…”

This actually troubles me a little. It’s not that I love these songs (god knows I’ve played them enough over the years)…It’s more of the fact that these songs are sort of “Tools” for most wedding djs. These are the “Hey, I know that dance…Let me up there” songs that usually get the guests up and moving. Now, I’m not saying that a dj should rely solely on these songs. Not at all. A good dj knows how to work a crowd regardless of the music selections played. I guess I’m just trying to say that sometimes it’s nice to have those ”Tools”  available if you need them.

In the end, it’s all about what the client wants…If they don’t want it, obviously you don’t play it.

I would love to hear from any other djs, wedding planners, or even brides on this one. What are your thoughts on the subject? Please comment below. Thanks!