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5 Wedding Logistics Tips from a Boston Wedding DJ

There are so many details to consider when planning a wedding, and since most couples are planning for the first time, it’s hard to catch everything you need to know to plan an awesome wedding. Take it from this Boston Wedding DJ, there are plenty of logistics to consider for your wedding reception. Here are […]

When To Use an iPod Instead of a DJ

In such a competitive market, it’s tempting to think “I bet I can find someone cheaper.” While I’d council not paying through the nose, be sure you’re not finding a bargain basement DJ. Essentially, you can always find someone cheaper. $200 DJ too expensive? Someone out there will do it for $100, but that’s surely […]

5 Things DJ’s Overcharge For

5 Things DJ’s Overcharge For Backup equipment This is a biggie. Many high-end production companies will bring extra vans of backup equipment for large galas, but this isn’t a given with your normal mobile DJ. Some DJ’s really like to push this, and usually at really high cost. What’s tough is that sometimes this can be […]

Can your DJ…Actually DJ?

It’s almost an instinct when having a large event to hire a DJ, but it’s important to consider the role a DJ plays in making your event great. Excellent music is the most important part of any event, so the DJ you hire is a crucial decision. It’s important to know the DJ that you’re […]

5 Reasons Why Parties Fail (and how to avoid them)

Guests following the host Parties can be socially anxious events for some people. Typically, folks that come to a party don’t all know each other. Sometimes partiers can stick to the host that invited them. This creates a cascade where the energy of the party follows whatever the host is doing; so if the host […]

The Do’s and Dont’s of Making Song Requests

It’s always odd when guests ask me “do you take requests?” Who are all these non-request-taking DJ’s out there prompting this question? Of course I’ll take requests! In fact, in many cases, I prefer it when guests make requests. It makes it much easier to get a feel for what my crowd likes.   That […]

10 Bouquet Toss Songs (That Aren’t “Single Ladies”)

Nothing against Beyoncé, but when it comes time to rally the ladies for a bouquet toss at your wedding, there’s more options than the old-stand-by, Single Ladies. Here’s Disc Jockey Boston’s top 10 OTHER choices. Salt ‘n Pepa – Whatta Man Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun Christina Aguilera – Can’t Hold Us Down Bruno Mars – […]

Why DJ’s Make Mixtapes

We’ve come a long way from mixtapes being literal tapes, but the idea of DJ’s putting out a mix for the public is still relevant as ever. Why this trend is still so pervasive may not be totally clear, so keep reading to learn why disc jockeys still get behind the decks to put out […]