An unforgettable 80th birthday celebration in Riverside brought family and friends together for a night filled with music, dancing, and great food. This milestone event honored a remarkable life, and the atmosphere was warm, joyful, and full of energy from start to finish. The playlist focused heavily on timeless 60s and 70s R&B, creating a soulful foundation that connected every generation in the room. Classics from artists like The Temptations, The Supremes, and Earth, Wind & Fire brought out smiles, nostalgia, and plenty of singing along as guests remembered their favorite musical eras.

Line dancing played a central role throughout the evening. The dancefloor came alive with well-known favorites such as the Electric Slide and the Wobble, giving everyone an opportunity to participate together. These dances encouraged unity, laughter, and shared moments that made the celebration feel both personal and lively. Every coordinated step and joyful cheer reflected the spirit of togetherness that made the event special.

As the night progressed, the energy shifted into deeper grooves with funk classics, followed by upbeat 80s hip-hop that kept the celebration going strong. The blend of soulful melodies, rhythmic basslines, and nostalgic beats ensured that the party never lost momentum. Whether guests were dancing, reminiscing, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, the music tied the entire evening together beautifully.

Good food added even more to the experience. Delicious BBQ ribs and yams were crowd favorites, offering comfort and flavor that perfectly matched the warmth of the celebration. With great food and a carefully curated playlist, the party delivered the perfect balance of tradition and fun.

This Riverside celebration proved that great music, good food, and shared joy never go out of style. It was a night of memories, smiles, and dancing that honored 80 years in the best way possible.

The annual Halloween party in Monte Serano has quickly become one of the most anticipated events of the season. After hosting the celebration for the past two years, it is clear that the organizers truly understand how to create an unforgettable festive atmosphere. From creative costumes to lively music and great drinks, this Halloween gathering continues to stand out as a memorable community event.

One of the highlights of the party is the soundtrack. The night is filled with classic 80s hits that keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. The music brings everyone together, encouraging guests of all ages to sing along, dance, and enjoy the nostalgic vibe. Whether someone arrives dressed as a movie character, a spooky creature, or a clever, one-of-a-kind costume idea, the spirit of creativity shines throughout the venue.

The drink selection adds to the festive environment, offering guests a chance to relax, socialize, and celebrate. The hosts pay attention to creating a welcoming and comfortable setting, where people can enjoy themselves and connect with others. The atmosphere balances excitement and warmth, making it an event that both returning guests and newcomers look forward to each year.

What truly makes the Monte Serrano Halloween party special is the community feel. Guests return because they know they will have a good time, see familiar faces, and experience something fun and memorable. The combination of well-planned entertainment, festive décor, and positive energy has turned this event into an annual tradition worth celebrating.

As the next Halloween approaches, Monte Serano once again prepares to host a night of music, costumes, and joy—continuing a tradition that grows better every year.

There’s nothing quite like a high school reunion — and Leland High School knows how to throw one! We were thrilled to be part of Leland’s 40-Year Reunion, continuing our long-standing relationship with their amazing alumni community. After working with them for their 35th reunion and returning last year for their 40th celebration, it was an honor to bring the energy once again for another incredible class milestone.

One of the event organizers, who attended last year’s reunion, reached out to us to make sure we were part of this year’s party — and of course, we said yes! Our team was excited to recreate that same fun, nostalgic vibe that everyone loved. We even brought back last year’s perfect playlist, filled with timeless hits from the 70s and 80s that got everyone singing, dancing, and reliving their favorite high school memories.

Adding a special touch, one of our DJs is a proud Leland alum, and he knew exactly how to keep the crowd on their feet all night. His insider knowledge of the school’s spirit and music taste made the night feel even more personal and unforgettable.

From setup to the final song, the dance floor was packed with smiling faces, laughter, and great music. We love helping old friends reconnect through music and memories — and we’re already looking forward to the next Leland reunion!

If you’re planning a high school reunion, let us help make it a night to remember. Our experienced DJs know how to bring energy, nostalgia, and fun to every event!

  Long gone are the days that all the djs do vinyl. Only a few actually do vinyl. If you went down on yelp and called 20 djs then you may get one who plays vinyl or they know of a dj that does that. It is very rare these days. Why is it so rare? Its rare since vinyl turntables are heavy and all the records you have to carry are heavy. Plus also with digital files that are so cheap a dj can spend a whole lot less on music than djs who purchase vinyl. All those djs back in the 80s 90s and 00s mostly sold their vinyl collection since they were gathering dust and had no use for it since they could get digital files that take way less space.

  A few of us kept our collections. Some of use will never part with them due to the value that vinyl had in our lives. Seems like now there is a comeback with vinyl. People are going to places to listen to vinyl and looking for vinyl djs. Older music is making a comeback thanks to Tic Tok which is playing older hits that are revitalizing old songs so the younger folks are getting into it. I do notice it with the high school dances that there are less new songs suggested while the older ones fill the lists.

 The cool thing about vinyl sets are they are rare and really a lost art. Please call Bwadj for your vinyl dj needs.

Vinyl Djs are not as common as they were years ago! (Bay Area Dj serving San Jose, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and Gilroy)

With technology it has become very easy to become a dj. Djs do not need to carry milk crates of heavy records to an event. Now they can carry usb sticks or laptops with so much music. Newer djs never had the struggle of carrying 6 boxes of records upstairs to a venue and the worry of forgetting their needles!

Cost is a big difference. With digital djing, djs can get libraries of music by joining digital record pools. When djs in the late 90s and early 00s had to get music they had to go to stores to find tracks. Sometimes they would have to spend 50 to 300 dollars in one shopping trip.

The skills of mixing vinyl compared to mixing digitally is way different. Mixing digitally can be taught pretty quickly and you can use digital tracks that make it easy to mix and there are ways to automatically sync the beat so they are the same speed. With vinyl you have to mix by ear and it’s a more difficult skill to learn.

You can call random 20 djs to do a digital mixing and all of them could do it. But if you called the same 20 djs to do a vinyl set then maybe 1 out of the 20 may know someone who does it. It is not easy and most old school djs sold their collection. But a few still kept their collections and still want to share their love for vinyl with the world. Give Black and White Affair to do your vinyl event.

  When I first started learning how to spin music it was from records. Boy, it was not cheap. It was an expensive hobby and most people would go to cd then later to mp3.

I am proud that I learned how to spin off vinyl. We had to learn how to mix by ear which is a lost art. Now a day’s people just use the sync button which makes it easier to match beats.

But one of the most therapeutic time we had as djs was going through records and talking with the record store employees about the dj events or anything dj related.

  Right now if you google San Jose dj and look at the top 3 searches under the google businesses you will see Elite Entertainment, Black and White Affair, and Knight Sounds. Elite is a multi op who is the busiest dj business in San Jose. BWADj is who I am. And Knight Sounds is a record store slash dj business. I spent many hours talking with Carlos Diaz the owner of Knight Sounds and he was a master when it came to the old tracks and talking about gear. He was a mentor to me and pretty much anyone who from the Bay Area knew about Carlos and his store. He would have turntable stations so you can hear the track before you bought it.  Most stores are small but this store was big enough to be lost for hours. There were hours and hours of good old school music. As Carlos said, Vinyl never crashes. Feel Free to call Black and White Affair for our all vinyl dj set.

It is a fact that not too many djs can honestly say they can do an all vinyl set. With the day and age of streaming and just playing mp3’s, it seems to be more economical and easier on the wallet. Anyways who would want to carry around heavy records and better yet store all that vinyl at your home when you can have way more music on your laptop and take way less space.

   Why would anyone spin on vinyl if its way more expensive to maintain? One reason is its cool to see visually and it connects with the past. In the 70s and 80s that is what all the djs used to at parties. For those djs who learned on record had to learn how to mix by ear as opposed to having a computer help you beat match. There is something nostalgic about flipping through records while looking at the cover of the song. It is a good way to stand out over all the other digital djs out here.

 A lot of folks do not like the new music out coming out now but love the classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s and 00s. A lot of djs who went the digital route got rid of their beloved collections and went for the cash for their collection. But a few had a deeper connection with the vinyl they collected or maybe they ignored their partners request to get rid of their vinyl and they can pull them out for special occasions. This is an instance of old school being cool. Bring vinyl back and call Black and White Affair for your all vinyl event.

I love doing retail stores. My only instruction was to play xmas music and some pop music. So its late in the holiday season and a lot of folks are tired of hearing Mariah Carey Christmas songs. Sprinkling some Christmas songs, I would have like 2 to 4 per hour but the rest of my playlist was full of pop music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. One of the highlights of the night was this lady was dancing and she would encourage other people who were walking by to dance with her. And no she was not one of my employees but I did love her energy. I did give out 4 of my business cards and I ran out so that a good thing. I looked into getting a digital business card so all my info can be shared with a tap of a card.

I was able to pack up pretty quickly then headed up to Reseda for a school holiday party. Children were not present so the adults were allowed to play. It was a private party at a residence. We were outside so it was a bit cold but the party goers did not feel it since they were too busy dancing. I can honestly so we covered a wide array of music. We played a lot of fun 80s, then moved up to 90s pop then even went to 90s house which I never play but it was appreciated. Later we covered 2010s jams like Calvin Harris and Pitbull. We also did a lot of Spanish music to keep the fun going.