Yesterday’s wedding got off to a rough start, but only because I arrived to find there were two flights of stairs between me and where I had to set up. I didn’t know this ahead of time, because I was white-labeling for another company, and I guess they didn’t think to ask about stairs, and I didn’t think to check for myself ahead of time. I’ve only myself to blame! Nonetheless, I always give myself a huge time cushion, so I had everything inside and was completely set and ready to go an hour before my scheduled start time.
Stairs aside, the Quince Lakehouse is a terrific wedding venue, and one I hope to back at soon, albeit with a roadie next time! It sits right over the Colorado River, and offers a stunning view of the water.
From there, the evening went beautifully. I had the chance to play with a saxophone accompaniment for part of the night. I’ve worked in the past with Colin Houlihan, so when I learned he was going to be playing along with me, I was happy. He’s great, and easy to work with. Best of all, crowds love him, which means the love me by extension! In all, it always makes for a fun night when I get to play alongside any musician, but especially someone I’ve worked well with in the past.
I felt very in tune with the crowd all night, as if I were always just a half step ahead of where they wanted to go, and I was able to lead them on a fun musical journey. Perhaps the best example of that came when a guest came up and asked if I could play “Fernando” by ABBA sometime soon. As she said that, I was in the act of pressing play on the song I had cued up: “Fernando” by ABBA. She was shocked, to say the least, and joined the screaming guests on the dance floor to sing along with the song.
Cocktails
Known for Loving You – Cody Johnson
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
Better Together – Jack Johnson
It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers
Big Iron – Marty Robbins
I Got You Babe – Sonny and Cher
All Over Again – Johnny Cash
So Doggone Lonesome – Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
I Love You for Sentimental Reasons – Linda Ronstadt
(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Orange Colored Sky – Nat King Cole
Blue Moon – Frank Sinatra
Soulful Strut – Young-Holt Unlimited
In the Mood – Glenn Miller Orchestra
Southern Nights – Glen Campbell
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Country Roads – John Denver
Bennie and the Jets Elton John
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Only You – The Platters
Islands in the Stream – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Take It Easy – The Eagles
First Dance: La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong
Dinner
How Much I Feel – Ambrosia
What a Fool Believes – The Doobie Brothers
Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
She Like the Beatles – William Clark Green
Dust in the Wind – Kansas
Dance With Me – Orleans
A Life Where We Work Out [feat. Kaitlin Butts] – Flatland Cavalry
Memory Lane – Old Dominion
All I See Is You – Shane Smith & the Saints
Cold Beer Conversation – George Strait
Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
Traveller – Chris Stapleton
I’ll Be Over You – Toto
DJ + Saxophonist – Dinner Set
Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
Come and Talk to Me – Jodeci
Waterfalls – TLC
No Diggity [feat. Dr. Dre] – Blackstreet
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Lauryn Hill
Ms. Fat Booty – Mos Def
Nastradamus – Nas
Candy Rain [Heavy D & Trackmasterz Mix] – Soul 4 Real
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
Girl You Know It’s True – Milli Vanilli
(She’s Got) Skillz – All-4-One
Too Close – Next
Fantasy – Mariah Carey
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Dangerous [remix] – Busta Rhymes
Dancing
Mother/Son Dance: Can She Have This Dance – Drew Baldridge
Great Balls of Fire [live] – Miles Teller
Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
September – Earth Wind & Fire
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Fireball [feat. John Ryan] – Pitbull
Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
Fernando – ABBA
Anniversary Dance: Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Higher Love [feat. Whitney Houston] – Kygo
Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith
Yeah [feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris] – Usher
Lovin’ On Me – Jack Harlow
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Wobble Baby – V.I.C.
The Fightin’ Texas Aggie War Hymn – The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band
DJ + Saxophonist – Dance Set
Careless Whisper – Wham
Tequila – The Champs
In Da Club – 50 Cent
Despacito [feat. Daddy Yankee] – Luis Fonsi
La Gozedera feat. Marc Anthony] – Gente de Zona
Grease – Frankie Valli
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) – Hall & Oates
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Who Can It Be Now? – Men At Work
Be My Baby – The Ronettes
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Your Love – Outfield
Beautiful As U – Thomas Rhett
Angel Baby – Rosie & The Originals
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Mambo No.5 (A Little Bit Of…) – Lou Bega
As It Was – Harry Styles
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Thank God [feat. Katelyn Brown] – Kane Brown
Get Low [feat. Ying Yang Twins] – Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Safety Dance – Men Without Hats
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
Amarillo By Morning – George Strait
Love Story (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Soul Man – Sam & Dave
1, 2 Step – Ciara
Gonna Make You Sweat – C & C Music Factory
Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
Jump On It – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Lady May – Tyler Childers
