Music On Wheels Blog

Music…it’s one of the most powerful forces in our culture.  There are very few things that can stir so much passion and emotion in our daily lives.  For example I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s and a victim of the “Boy Band” movement (mostly I blame my two older sisters for that now).  But when I hear a NKOTB track, I can remember exactly what I... Read More

What are your goals for your wedding reception? Family reconnecting? Friends dancing? Guest making memories and celebrating? Perhaps all of these and more...? Here are a few tips to help everything come together cohesively for any gathering. Social Hour - Everyone will respect a tight timeline to keep the fun moving along. However, allow a little time for guests to mingle, relax, visit... Read More

Last weekend I had the opportunity to perform at a wedding reception in which the bride and I lined up a “Memorial Song”. A Memorial Song is a song that is played in remembrance of a loved one that has past away. In this case, it was a song dedicated to the Mother of the Bride. To my experience, this is a RARE request as it’s only the third time I have been... Read More

A bride and groom wanted to do a little something different than an actual slide show for their guests to watch during dinner at one of our DJ receptions.  They have opted to play movie clips during their dinner of scenes from all of their favorite movies. I am sure it took a lot of work to find and edit all the clips together, but it was something they enjoyed doing together... Read More

Here is a question that I get asked at least once a month: “What bars can I go to and watch you perform?” This seams like a great idea. That way you can hear the music and sound system, see the light show and get an idea of the DJ’s particular “style.” But unfortunately many Minnesota and Wisconsin Brides and Grooms fail to realize is that a Bar or Nightclub... Read More

Over the years I have seen many different “ideas” and fads come and go when it relates to Wedding receptions.  The most recent of those fads has many area brides and grooms asking me something like this “How can my wedding be unique?”Now the answer to this question could go in a number of different directions, from decorations, invitations, flowers, themes, colors,... Read More

We have all heard of the Spooktacular Halloween costume party weddings where the bride and groom dress as Frankenstein and his bride, and the bridesmaids and groomsmen dress in their scariest Halloween attire.  This was a very popular wedding trend a few years back.  Many of our disc jockeys have stories of entertaining at these weddings. Times change and so do ideas of memorable... Read More

As I was reading an article in a popular trade magazine last night, I was inspired to expand on the topic this particular author was working on. He was talking about the differences in DJ’s being either a Service or a Commodity. Here is my take on the topic: Commodities are things like, bathroom tissue, toothpaste, gasoline, oil, wheat. People generally purchase the cheapest... Read More