From The DJ's Table

Well hello there…It’s obviously been awhile since I’ve posted anything. Sorry about that. I’ve been busy doing events, and I’ve also been struggling a little bit with what to write about. When I started this site I wanted it to be a little of everything. Tips and Tricks for fellow DJ’s, Ideas for the Event Planners, and General Tips for Anyone planning a Wedding, Party, Event, etc.

So, now I’m wondering if I should focus on just one area. And if so, which one? According to my website analytics, I have had a lot of visitors to this site over the last year. But, I haven’t got much feedback. So if you are one of the  many, I am asking you to become one of the few. Please comment or email me your thoughts on which direction you would like to see things go here. You can also contact me if you would like to become a contributing writer for the blog.

Thanks,

Jeremy

jeremy@fromthedj.com

BTW – If you are one of the many visitors, I would like to say Thank You!

I love Halloween. The parties, the haunted houses, the decorations…I just can’t get enough of it. So, here are 10 of my Must Play Halloween Party Songs…

1. Thriller – Michael Jackson
2. Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr.
3. Bad Moon Rising – Credence Clearwater Revival
4. Monster Mash – Bobby “Borris” Picket
5. Welcome to My Nightmare – Alice Cooper
6. Sympathy for the Devil – Rolling Stones
7. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
8. Bark at the Moon – Ozzy
9. Dead Man’s Party – Oingo Boingo
10. Highway to Hell – AC/DC

These are just 10 of my Must Play Halloween favorites. What are some of yours?

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!

Ahhhh, Spring is in the air. That means only one thing…Wedding Season is in full “Bloom!” Time for you Brides out there to finalize those song lists with your DJ. One of the questions I get asked frequently is if I have any suggestions for the Father Daughter Wedding Dance song. After making sure that they discussed it over with their father first (Some Dads prefer to pick this one out themselves), I will give them this list of my most requested songs.

1. “I Loved Her First” – Heartland
2. “My Girl” – The Temptations
3. “My Wish” – Rascal Flatts
4. “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric Clapton
5. “What A Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
6. “Over The Rainbow” – IZ
7. “My Little Girl” – Tim McGraw
8. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
9. “In My Life” – The Beatles
10. “Forever Young” – Rod Stewart

There are so many more songs I could list, but I’m going to leave it at ten. Just remember…keep your father involved in the selection process. This song is as much for him as it is for you.

If you have a song (or Songs)  you would like to share with everyone, please list them in the comments section below. Thanks!

Hello,

 My name is Jeremy Cook and I am the owner of GotYourDJ.com. I’ve been in the DJ Entertainment business for over 13 years, and over those years I have had the privilege of doing many different types of events. A lot of my clients ask me for advice, and I thought that this blog would be a great place to share that knowledge with others as well.

 Welcome to From the DJ’s Table. Here you will find advice and tips you can use while planning your events. You will also find advice and tips geared towards DJ’s as well. Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned pro, there will be something for everyone.

 I would also like to encourage everyone to participate in this blog. Please make comments on posts, and please feel free to email me (fromthedj@gotyourdj.com) with any questions or topic suggestions you may have.

 Thank you,  and I look forward to hearing from everyone!

Well, you might notice a little change around here. Ok, maybe not so little…Due to some creative limitations with my previous encarnation of this blog, I decided to start anew…So, here it is! I will be posting more very shortly, but in the meantime…please take a moment to tell me what you think of the layout. Thanks!