I guess I missed posting this one a while back, I thought I posted the clip shortly after the wedding. A great crowd at Maderas Golf Club, Video DJ with 2 42" screens the dance floor was rockin! NR3 Video shot the wedding and the Maderas team was great as always. If you're looking for a beautiful secluded place for your wedding you should definitely check it out.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
ABC RockStar Award 2010
I haven't blogged for a few weeks and a lot has happened so I'm going to try to cover several things quickly so it doesn't turn into a mini novel.
First... Mid January
Its Award Season time, the Grammys are on the TV as I type,
The Association of Bridal Consultants recently held their annual awards program and I was the recipient of the "ABC Rockstar Award" to summarize the criteria, its given to the ABC member deserving of recognition for their general day to day efforts.
Next.. Late January
Spent a week in Phoenix where -
I delivered an educational seminar to attendees of "The Special Event 2011" in Phoenix, AZ. I spoke about Music Royalties, who has to pay, when, and to whom. I'm very happy to say I got great feedback from the attendees of the session and the Show personnel alike. I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I don't know what it is. I've spoken on stage in front of crowds of 8000 and 10,000 and it was no big deal. But speaking to your peers is just different. I'm glad I did it and hopefully will get to offer it again to some other industry groups.
And then...
I spent a week in Vegas where I was representing MMP Lighting and selling High Powered LED lights. These lights are incredible. They're so bright! 36 three watt LEDs recessed inside a reflector that focuses the beam to make it one of the brightest LED lights on the market at one of the lowest prices available. While I was there my good friend Jay Brannan a Demonstrator and DJ for Pioneer Pro DJ along with DJ Lars another Pioneer DJ gave me a quick slot to spin a house set at the performance stage at the Riviera. Lots of fun.
Lastly, for this post anyway.
I got a last minute call on Friday before the Superbowl from my long time friend, DJ Marc Thrasher who was in San Francisco for an event that needed the Video DJ gear for him to spin the Audi Superbowl Commercial debut party scheduled to be held at Alcatraz Prison the following day. I'd just finished my only event for the weekend so I packed the family, the Video DJ rig and hit the road at 11:30pm on Friday for San Fran. We drove all night, did some touristy stuff the next morning then caught the ferry over to the Prison for set up. The event was CRAZY, they really converted the space. All the history and struggle in that building over the years. We got to go a few places the general public isn't allowed. Very cool! End of the night we caught the Ferry back, the next day I did some more family stuff, I got to meet previous Raiders Linebacker Jeff Barnes, then we headed back that evening.
If you saw the commercial which ran the first spot break of the game. This photo taken in the Alcatraz Shower Area is of the actual Stuffed Dodo bird that they used in the commercial, which I was told cost $7000 (with Marc Thrasher in the background). Hey for 7 Grand shouldn't I get a live Dodo even if they are extinct?
First... Mid January
Its Award Season time, the Grammys are on the TV as I type,
The Association of Bridal Consultants recently held their annual awards program and I was the recipient of the "ABC Rockstar Award" to summarize the criteria, its given to the ABC member deserving of recognition for their general day to day efforts.
Next.. Late January
Spent a week in Phoenix where -
I delivered an educational seminar to attendees of "The Special Event 2011" in Phoenix, AZ. I spoke about Music Royalties, who has to pay, when, and to whom. I'm very happy to say I got great feedback from the attendees of the session and the Show personnel alike. I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I don't know what it is. I've spoken on stage in front of crowds of 8000 and 10,000 and it was no big deal. But speaking to your peers is just different. I'm glad I did it and hopefully will get to offer it again to some other industry groups.
And then...
I spent a week in Vegas where I was representing MMP Lighting and selling High Powered LED lights. These lights are incredible. They're so bright! 36 three watt LEDs recessed inside a reflector that focuses the beam to make it one of the brightest LED lights on the market at one of the lowest prices available. While I was there my good friend Jay Brannan a Demonstrator and DJ for Pioneer Pro DJ along with DJ Lars another Pioneer DJ gave me a quick slot to spin a house set at the performance stage at the Riviera. Lots of fun.
Lastly, for this post anyway.
I got a last minute call on Friday before the Superbowl from my long time friend, DJ Marc Thrasher who was in San Francisco for an event that needed the Video DJ gear for him to spin the Audi Superbowl Commercial debut party scheduled to be held at Alcatraz Prison the following day. I'd just finished my only event for the weekend so I packed the family, the Video DJ rig and hit the road at 11:30pm on Friday for San Fran. We drove all night, did some touristy stuff the next morning then caught the ferry over to the Prison for set up. The event was CRAZY, they really converted the space. All the history and struggle in that building over the years. We got to go a few places the general public isn't allowed. Very cool! End of the night we caught the Ferry back, the next day I did some more family stuff, I got to meet previous Raiders Linebacker Jeff Barnes, then we headed back that evening.
If you saw the commercial which ran the first spot break of the game. This photo taken in the Alcatraz Shower Area is of the actual Stuffed Dodo bird that they used in the commercial, which I was told cost $7000 (with Marc Thrasher in the background). Hey for 7 Grand shouldn't I get a live Dodo even if they are extinct?
Loews Coronado Wedding DJ and Emcee
I love working at Loews in Coronado, I always notice that the staff there is amazing. Not just the Chef for making a great meal or the banquet captain for providing great meal service but also the every server and worker ever when I load equipment into the back service hallway. They all smile and say hello... you can't teach that! They genuinely love their jobs and it shows in everything the hotel does.
For this Wedding I provided music for the Ceremony, cocktail reception and the Dinner Reception which was a great party, as I normally do, I served as the DJ and the Emcee for this wedding. I really try to always provide the gentle guidance required by an effective Emcee with the fewest number of announcements. I just don't think I should be the focus of someones wedding. The Emcee should be there to help make the night better, not to take over the night.
For this Wedding I provided music for the Ceremony, cocktail reception and the Dinner Reception which was a great party, as I normally do, I served as the DJ and the Emcee for this wedding. I really try to always provide the gentle guidance required by an effective Emcee with the fewest number of announcements. I just don't think I should be the focus of someones wedding. The Emcee should be there to help make the night better, not to take over the night.
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