We are living in a Barbie world at the moment. Seem like that movie is blowing up and they were having a Barbie theme at the Brea Mall. All the cosmetic section was sporting Barbie shirts. I have been at this mall a few times already and it was being a good time every time. Most djs could just come by and just start playing what they feel but for me I have to prep since I don’t want to play the same kind of music over and over. I want it to be different every time I play. I had the instruction to play fun positive music. Most folks who play at retail stores usually play a certain type of music and let it ride the whole time. That is not me and I want it to be as diverse as possible. There were at least 8 folks who came by to tell me they liked the diversity of the music. I talked to one worker who stated the dj before playing 90s  songs over a house beat. That could be fun but a little of the same. I try to find songs that everyone knows and play it in the original format as possible. We did play a lot of Spanish cumbias and did a lot of old school music. This time we did 90s alternative, freestyle, 90s house, 90s pop, cumbia, Spanish ranchera. I even threw in Barbie Girl since it was the theme. Most djs would be afraid to play that but I have no fear. It was a very fun vibe at the Brea mall.

 A party is not a party without a bounce house. You would think it would be just for little kids but high school teens love the bounce house. They can be a kid again!  We were able to contact Cal Jumps to set up two bounce houses. They were awesome to work with. We were able to get an obstacle course bounce house that was about 70 feet in length and also got a decent size bounce house. Since we did not have a power source the company brought some generators. We had them out the whole day and students could not get enough of them. Cal jumps has a number that you can call and text and they respond pretty quickly. What is neat is that you can text them and it is shared with the drivers so they can see the communication. It took them about an hour to set up and about 45 minutes to put it away. Other events were a tug a war with a pool of water in between. They had a basketball game and   volleyball game going on. They had a dunk tank and students were having a ball. They did have speakers playing music but it would have benefited from a do playing Latin music and current pop and hip hop. A dj would have made the party an epic one.  A dj can help the atmosphere become more festive and raise the fun so much.

Djing in retail stores does not just happen in Christmas time. It can happen anytime and I played in May at the Brea Mall last Saturday by the Make Up Area. Love playing at Nordstrom since they have a booth of their own so it just makes it easy to set up. The staff is very helpful and let me borrow a cart to load my gear on so I can do everything in one shot. Love the energy of the staff since a lot of them love the music and sway with the vibes. They even gave some cool requests to. Songs that seemed to be big hits were the funk and the Spanish songs. Why play the same tracks everyone else plays? Its best too go against the grain and not be the same cookie cutter dj who plays the same songs every time.

  The theme was flower that day so we made sure we played a couple of different edits of Miley Cyrus Flower song. Lots of people did stroll by but the goal was to get the heads bobbing. I did all pop and feel good songs and I threw in some Latin songs in the mix. I think we did play over 10 Latin songs in the 5-hour session. If you think about it, California is full of latin people so why not throw some Latin flavor in the mix. Why not throw some reggaeton and come cumbia songs? Speaking of 5 hours, it felt like 15 minutes since playing music for me is super fan and trying to be creative with the mixes and playing songs that go together.

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.

Not everyone can do Silent Disco. Most djs I have asked have never tried it and only seen it happen. A few actually own the gear. It is usually the bigger dj companies who do purchase the gear which can run from 3 to 5k. They have to buy the receivers and the head phones and the manuals it comes with. Or you can go through a rental company that can send it via mail and you can return it via mail. We have used two different companies and both the gear all worked the same.

What I recommend? Do I trust the djs who own the gear versus a dj who never has done it but you know they are good?

I am not saying big dj companies are bad but the quality of djs are a little different when it comes to smaller dj companies. I worked for a big company for a year and the djs were great people but they didn’t sleep, eat and drink dj life. A lot of them did not keep up with the latest music nor did they know about the latest gear. Out of the 8 djs maybe 2 can really mix like a club dj. With smaller companies, it is easier to make sure the djs are skilled. I worked clubs for years so I know how to quickly mix songs and get similar songs ready.  So my recommendation is get a dj that you know can get down and have them use the slient disco gear. Its easy to set up and it’s a higher chance they will rock it.

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I was part of this event one more time. The first part of the night was dedicated to easy listening and we played songs by Kenny G which were mostly instrumentals. They also requested the Rat Pack such like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. For the most part, they were announcing winners for raffles and everyone eagerly waited for their number to be called.

  This group loved the slow songs so we had a few special ones that they enjoyed.  At Last by Etta James, Elvis Presley I Can’t Help Falling in Love and It’s a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong were slow song classics that got everyone to the floor.

We did a who has been married the longest contest where we excused folks who have only been married 5 years, then 8, then 15 then 20 and 25. The winning couple spent 65 years together so that by far was the longest than everyone in the building. We did a little country but most of the music was 80s music and the song that really got a good feedback was Standing Still by Elton John.

It was a good vibe overall for the event. It was held in the church hall which is super nice but they rarely have events there. It can easily be rented out for events but the church just does it for its own events. I believe they just want to keep it nice. People loved the old school music. They liked the disco and the 80’s classics. The hosts treated me well and it was a good event which everyone seemed happy.

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Weddings have changed a lot over the years. From the length of engagement to the ceremony and reception details, there's no doubt that what was considered "traditional" in past generations has evolved significantly. But how, exactly? Let's take a look back at weddings then and now to get an idea of how much they've changed.

The Dresses

The classic white wedding dress is still going strong today, but it wasn't always seen as "traditional." In fact, long before Queen Victoria popularized white gowns for her 1840 wedding ceremony, brides wore any number of colors – red, green, yellow – or even shades that would be considered black today! Nowadays, brides are taking more risks with their fashion choices than ever before; wearing bold colors and non-traditional silhouettes or even two piece ensembles.

The Ceremony

Today's ceremonies tend to be more intimate affairs compared to weddings of the past. Long gone are the days when couples invited every single person they knew to witness their vows—now it's all about making sure everyone who attends is there because they truly want to be (and not just because they were invited). Additionally, many couples now choose to write their own vows rather than recite traditional ones; a trend that didn't become popular until relatively recently!

The Reception

Modern receptions have come a long way from the stuffy sit-down dinners of old. Couples nowadays prefer more relaxed celebrations with food trucks or buffets instead of assigned seating and entrees served on plates. Also common are interactive experiences like photo booths and lawn games that keep guests entertained throughout the night. And don't forget about those signature cocktails! It wouldn't be a modern wedding without them!

It's clear that weddings have changed quite a bit over the decades! From dresses and decor to ceremony traditions and receptions themselves, what was once considered "traditional" has been replaced by something new and exciting for couples wanting to make their big day unique. Whether you're planning your own nuptials or attending someone else's celebration, it's interesting to look back at how far we've come in terms of wedding customs—and where we may go in the future!

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