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Allison and Blake

Saturday, June 6, 2015
1:00 PM 7:00 PM 13:00 19:00

Levyland Carlsbad (map)

Google Calendar ICS

Live DJ and emcee for their wedding ceremony and reception.

Earlier Event: May 30

lululemon athletica - Fashion Valley

Later Event: June 14

Flag Day Concert at the Del

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When your sock game needs to be as strong as everything else in your DJ kit.

Nine gigs and other life things. That was a crazy month. And here comes summer!

People that are planning an event all NEED a DJ. But my ideal client does just NEED one. They both NEED and WANT me. Someone that can rock a party underneath a dino skeleton, for instance. .
Every time someone responds "we booked someone else" after only seeing my pricing and not asking anything else (and I'm certain they didn't book one any of my close and qualified DJ colleagues), I can't help but think, "You have no idea what you are missing out on."
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And that's the truth. They don't know, and in a way, that is my fault and my shortcoming in the sales process.
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That becomes the challenge to myself ... Finding a way to convey the experience I create at an event so I find the people that NEED and WANT me.
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Taking suggestions ....

Have you ever been searching all over the house for something and in the process uncovered a long lost item (sunglasses, a shirt, some cash). And you think to yourself, "OMG, I've needed this.
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That's what this great Rollinh Stones lyric reminds me of. .
What have you recently "found?"

Peekaboo. I spy a DJ.

It would be an absolute dream of mine to step onto a stage, with at least 10,000 people in front of me, start playing "Don't Look Back in Anger," and lead the crowd in one big sing along.🎤
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So if anyone can connect me to a stage and 10,000 people, slide into my DMs. 📧
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For real though ... is there anything better than belting out "Soooooo Sally can wait ...."

Man it feels good to work hard at something and know the effect it has on others, notably after my recent DJ session with @katiebhappyy (swipe left for a screencap of a post class message I received) 😀
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Some may be surprised to find out that the amount of time I spend prepping music for a yoga session is more than any other event I do (weddings, private parties, etc.)
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That's because at any other event, the true art of DJing comes out. The skill in reading a crowd is essential. I truly never know "what's coming up next" until about a minute it left in the song currently being played. 🎧
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With fitness events, however, everything is happening so fast and the music needs to flow as perfect as possible. Otherwise the participants get tripped up and out of sync.
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The music needs to both be motivating and mixed well. The only way to do that is to plan ahead of time and, yes, practice.
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I start assembling a setlist a few days in advance. Once I've finalized the songs, and established all of my mix in and out points, I'll run through the transitions a few times.
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And then it's performance time and it all feels so easy because I've been working with those songs for several days already.
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And while people file out of class and thank me and say "that was great." But even better, you hear people are still talking about you in the locker room.
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Day made!🔥🔥

March was relatively "slow" month. I did DJ a few events, but no weddings. All that ends now as those weddings ramp up in April.
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Here's a quick glimpse of my March.

"Good service is good business."
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I saw this quote recently and loved its message. The key to repeat business is putting out a great product and providing a high level of service.
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This is especially true with corporate clients that will regularly need services. I have had great relationships with many corporate organizations throughout the years, including @pacartsmovement (DJing here at their annual Chew the Scene event), and when you can build a level of trust with clients for the services you provide, you'll be the first one they call everytime!

MLB Opening Day 2018. Today, like life, is full of promise, hope and optimism.
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Good luck to your team this year, unless they are playing the Cardinals.
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Let's go Redbirds!

Christmas gift from my mom and daughter this past year. We are still trying to figure out if it looks like me or not. But he sure looks content hanging out on that vinyl.
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💯💯💯💣💥

What a great reminder to just pause, back up and not take on more than you need to.
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Of course it comes from the masterminds that are the Beatles.

It's all smiles when a corporate client becomes a friend, then becomes a wedding client and remains a friend and meets you to eat sushi at one of those conveyor belt restaurants.
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Although not as much smiling in person because this girl with a boy's name is in a different part of the country. @thegirl_brett come back!!

Raise your hand, via "raises hand" emoji in the comments, if you have ever sung this song at the top of your lungs ... especially the "I'm Mr. BRIGHT-SIDE" part.

That feeling you have just before the doors open and all the event chaos begins.
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For some events, I have a set playlist loaded up on my computer to start playing as party guests walk in. This gives me a chance to get a good look at the attendees and tend to any last minute details.
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Question for my DJ friends: What is your preshow, pre doors opening ritual?

But in San Diego's it's Spring all the time. Just slightly warmer or colder versions depending on the month.
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Real spring is one of my favorite seasons. The return of baseball, longer days and according to my Spotify play count, plenty of Lauryn Hill and the Fugees. .
I want to know your favorite season. Tell me in the comments by way of a season related emoji.

Nothing but me, a couple of Technics 1200s and a mixer. All ready to rock a party, private event or - in this case - a lounge at a corporate meeting.

February included adding new gear to my rig, eating at a new Mexican restaurant and road tripping around the Grand Canyon.

The great things about music conventions is the shared camaraderie among attendees. But even better is rolling up to fellow DJs and music industry legends.
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People like the Arabian Prince, an original member of N.W.A. Or DJ Trayze, the Redbull 3Style World Champion. And of course Flava Flav of the iconic Public Enemy (and, oh yeah, Flava of Love).
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Whatever industry you are in, make it a point to go to gatherings like this. They can truly be inspirational and rewarding.

Need a classic sounding song to permeate the romance of a wedding or any other celebration of love?
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Look no further than this Ray Charles ditty, "Ain't That Love." A guaranteed hand clapper/toe tapper.
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Have a listen and see for yourself.