This past weekend, I had the pleasure of being part of an unforgettable 50th birthday celebration at Dante Robere Vineyards in beautiful Livermore, California. Arriving about an hour and fifteen minutes before the festivities began, the vineyard was already bustling with energy and anticipation. The staff greeted me warmly and asked whether I’d be setting up indoors or outdoors—after a quick check with the event coordinator, it was confirmed that I’d be indoors for the main event.

Dante Robere Vineyards offers a gorgeous setting, and their outdoor patio was packed with guests enjoying wine and dinner under the spring sky. The organizers asked if I could run a speaker outside so the music could be enjoyed throughout the space—and of course, we made it happen!

The birthday honoree came prepared with a playlist packed with classics. We kicked off the evening with a mix of '80s pop for the dinner portion, setting a nostalgic and upbeat tone. Guests were swaying, smiling, and enjoying every minute of it.

As the sun set and the party moved back indoors, we transitioned into a full-blown '90s dance party. From hip hop to boy bands, the old-school jams had everyone on their feet, reliving memories and creating new ones.

It was a night filled with laughter, dancing, and great wine. Dante Robere Vineyards proved to be the perfect venue—its blend of rustic charm and modern amenities made it ideal for celebrating life’s milestones.

If you're looking for a Livermore winery to host a birthday party or special event, I highly recommend checking out Dante Robere. Great vibes, stunning views, and a team that truly knows how to help make magic happen.

 2020 was a year in the dj wedding industry we like to forget. It started with a lot of promise then the lockdown happened. Folks had to wait for their big events so 2021 and 2022 are booking fast.  I have noticed more traffic on my website and people are looking to have events.

What do I recommend? I recommend getting your venue first and foremost. If there is no venue then there is no party can happen. Once that is secure its time to get your dj. Its good to have at least 6 months to prepare but folks have called with one month before and dates are booking fast. Saturday is by far the most popular day followed by Friday. So those days will be hard to secure if its short notice. But off days such as Monday and Tuesday will have way more openings. But if you have your heart on a Saturday and you try to get it a month before the event then you may want to look into having it early since some places may have availability. But being rushed out of your party to set up another party does not sound fun. Again off days such as a Sunday and you can start earlier and finish at 6 or 7 so folks can get enough rest for their day job the following day. 

Also consider the weather can be a factor if you have an outside event. If you do book an event and its outside make sure the venue has a plan b or inside option if the weather does not permit. In the Bay Area, weather can be factor but good venues always have alternatives.