DJ Superunknown @ Crystal Lake GC (Lakeville, MN)

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, I DJ'd a (Midwest Sound 1099 sub-contract) reception for Grant & Erin @ The Crystal Lake GC.

I've really got too much on my plate to go into depth, but I did what I normally do... I executed the Bride & Groom's wishes, played the guests requests, and kept everybody on the dance floor all night long. It was mostly a country music crowd and quite honestly country music isn't my area of expertise, but if it's got a beat I can play it.

Sometimes DJing certain gigs is more of a challenge if you aren’t the biggest fan of some of the music selected, so that's where professionalism and having a great attitude no matter the situation come into play. When I first started back in the day I usually just played the music I thought was cool or wanted to hear. I think every DJ that starts out does the same thing until they learn that it's not about you, it's about them. That's one of the key points I pound into the new DJs I train for MWS, anyway, I digress.

All that said my night was really easy Grant, Erin, their family and friends were really cool and had a blast, and because they did, I did to.

Check out this vid…



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DJ Superunknown @ The Sofitel Minneapolis 4/24/2009

On Saturday, April 24, 2009, I did a wedding reception for my clients Melanie & Josh @ The Sofitel Minneapolis .

I was really looking forward to this gig because I promised Josh that I would DJ his reception a couple of years back when he was gettin' serious about Mel, and now it was finally coming to fruition. They got hitched the week before down in Florida so this was really just a celebration. It was also cool because I already knew a handful of the guests and my future clients Mee & Matt were in attendance as well, so it was a great opportunity to showcase the skillz for the future bride to be (she hired me based off word of mouth from Mel!)

Regarding the Sofitel, I can't say enough about how impressive everything is… the ballroom is spectacular, the food is awesome, the hotel staff is world-class, the accommodations are outstanding, and they are also DJ friendly!

Anyway, the night was great, I had fun, the guests had fun, and I got home safe.

If you want more information please contact:

Carrie Peck
Catering Sales Manager
Tel: +1 (952) 656-5907 Fax: +1 (952) 835-5962
Sofitel Minneapolis 5601 W 78th Street Minneapolis, MN 55439
Email: carrie.peck@sofitel.com

I can't get my walk thru of the Sofitel video working, but here's one of my sound and lights...



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My Crazy Ass Weekend

Tonight (Friday 4/24/09), I have a wedding reception @ The Sofitel Minneapolis for my clients Josh & Mel. Saturday I’m @ The Crystal Lake Golf Course for a wedding reception (1099 gig) for MWS, and Sunday I’m DJing & MCing @ The State Theater in Zumbrota for the “Spring into Fashion Style Show” presented by Wild Ginger Boutique and Phenomenal Women Consignment, benefiting The Zumbrota Area Arts Council’s “Save the Theater Project”.

Will I be busy driving, loading, setting up equipment, and Djing my ass off?

YES…

But it will be fun!

DJ Superunknown @ The Holiday Inn (Owatonna, MN) 4/18/2009

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, I did a wedding reception for Stephanie & Anthony at the Holiday Inn down in Owatonna. I got this gig through Midwest Sound & Light Shows as a 1099 sub-contract job. So I wasn’t involved at all during the selection or booking process, but luckily for them they got a great DJ! Anyway, the B & G were from Colorado and for the life of me I tried calling them a couple of times the week of the gig but I never got a hold of them. So I didn’t get the chance to make a connection over the phone to gauge some sort of vibe but it was all good on my end nonetheless.

The reception didn’t start till 6 so I got there around 4 to start setting up and I was really quite surprised at how great the ballroom and the room adjacent to the ballroom looked. The room adjacent to the ballroom was awesome, the designer hired by the bride Ms. Michelle Pittman Owner of Stargazer Designs transformed a plain hall way into a south beach after hours spot that was sectioned off into cozy VIP lounge areas fitted w/ leather backless “couches” and washed in green lighting. Anyway, I can’t describe it in justice you’ll have to see the video to get the idea. Bottom line it was cool and really gave me the impression that the B & G were going to be a fun couple.



At about 6 guests started trickling in and they were pretty blown away by the attention to detail and time that was put in by Stargazer Designs and the hotel staff (it definitely did not feel like Southern Minnesota). The cocktail hour was smooth and I introduced the B & G into the room prior to dinner. The B & G were very laid back and really weren’t interested in drawing attention to themselves by me introducing them, but I said you guys look great, you’re only getting married once, and you may as well get the most out of your day. That said I quickly asked the guests to be seated and did the old, “Ladies and gentleman, please rise for the newlyweds Mr. & Mrs. Last name here”. Everyone applauded the photogs got their shots as did a lot of the guests in attendance and I played L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole as they entered the room.

Dinner lasted until 8 and we did the first dance which was Come Away with Me by Norah Jones. The only other “spotlight” events were a bouquet toss (Single Ladies by Beyonce) and a conservative Garter Toss (Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters).

TIP: If you want to do a conservative version of the garter toss, brides make sure you slide your garter just below your knee and your groom doesn’t have go all the way… until later of course.

The rest of the dance was just a fun mix of oldies, some classic rock, a few eighties, a cha cha slide here, a chicken dance there, a hint of country and the current Top 40 hits. There was a head count of 90 so it was a small crowd but everyone stayed till the end (12 AM) and I received the best compliment from the bride, “I usually never dance, it was fabulous”.

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Chatterbox Pub Tonight's Playlist

THE RAPTURE
US3
SANTOGOLD
DJ CLASS
CLASSIXX
FERRY CORSTEN
JALAPENO SOUND SYSTEM
MGMT
LYRICS BORN
KID SISTER
DIRTY FUNKER
CAKE
COUNTING CROWS
THE WHITE STRIPES
RICHARD CHEESE
TUBES
THE VINES
VIOLENT FEMMES
WARREN G
SOUL ASYLUM
THE WHISPERS
STARLIGHT VOCAL BAND
KATRINA & THE WAVES
MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES
BILL HAILEY
THE RAMONES
HEAVY D
QUEEN
THE BANGLES
LOUIS PRIMA
TALKING HEADS
WEEZER
CAGE THE ELEPHANT
SUM 41
KATY PERRY
IDA MARIA
JACK JOHNSON
WANG CHUNG
VAN MORRISON
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
URGE OVERKILL
LILY ALLEN
YEAH YEAH YEAHS
ROD STEWART
THE SPICE GIRLS
THE ROMANTICS
THE BEASTIE BOYS
THE SEX PISTOLS
TRANSPLANTS
LEN
TOM PETTY
METRIC
LONG BEACH DUB ALL-STARS
THE IDLE HANDS
2 LIVE CREW
SOUNDGARDEN
FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS
THE MONKEES
RAY CHARLES
ATMOSPHERE
KOOL & THE GANG
TEMPTATIONS
LL COOL J
WAYLON JENNINGS
MADONNA
THE SMITHS
THE HOLD STEADY
ELVIS PRESLEY
RILO KILEY
THE CHAMPS
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
BLACK EYED PEAS
LED ZEPPELIN
ASHER ROTH
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
THE ROLLING STONES
RADIOHEAD
CHRIS CORNELL
THE TURTLES
RUN DMC
THE SUBURBS
JIMI HENDRIX
EMINEM
MARILYN MANSON
BAND OF SKULLS
JAMES BROWN
THE GOOD CHARLOTTE
THE KINGSMEN
THE CLASH
THE POLICE
NIKKA COSTA
INCUBUS
DUFFY
AC/DC
MARILYN MANSON
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
THE OFFSPRING
4 NON BLONDES
EVERCLEAR
KINGS OF LEON
BRITNEY SPEARS
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST
JAY Z
THE REPLACEMENTS
NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
THE WHO


How's that for variety?

Free Wedding Website @ mywedding.com

One of my clients turned me on to their wedding website and I was amazed. I did some research and found out that it's totally free. You guys should give it a peep.

Mywedding.com

Happy Easter to all... It's more than just baskets and ham dinner. It's about a ransom that was paid.

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ZEROGRAVITY's "Get it Started Party" Feat. DJ Superunknown (4/11/09)