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Kadyn & Josh’s Wedding 6-13-25

I DJ’ed Kadyn and Josh’s wedding at the Preserve at Canyon Lake yesterday. This was my last wedding of the spring 2025 season, and it was probably the most energetic dance party of the entire season. Part of that is no doubt due to the Preserve itself, as it has a large indoor, air conditioned ballroom. That makes a massive difference when you’re DJ’ing a wedding in Texas in June! It was more than just the comfortable atmosphere however, that made for such pandemonium on the dance floor. I’m sure it was in part what I played, listed below as always, but mostly it was the 250 or so guests, every one of whom seemingly came prepared to party.

From the moment the anniversary dance ended, when we heard some advice from a couple who have been married more than 56 years, and I played a Billy Currington record, the dance floor was full, and it stayed that way through the final strains of Shake Russell’s “Deep in the West.” It was wild. There was screaming and shouting, jumping and bouncing, hands in the air, and people in the air, too, being surfed over the crowd. It really felt like every guest of every age danced the entire time. I love that energy!!

I’ll definitely share more video footage on my Instagram soon, so keep on eye on the ‘gram. In the meantime, here’s a recap of the music I played during the wedding.

Pre-Ceremony Music

Kadyn and Josh provided me with a short list of songs they wanted played before their ceremony began, and I happily obliged.

Springtime – Chris Renzema
Lay It All Down – Will Reagan
Fishes and Loaves – Josiah Queen
Adonai – Chris Renzema
Forever Amen – Stefafny Gretzinger
How to Be Yours [String Version] – Chris Renzema
Not In a Hurry – Will Reagan
Abba – John Mark Pantana
Open Space – Housefires
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us [Live] – REVERE

Ceremony Music

Bridal Party Processional: Love Is a Wild Thing [acoustic] – Megan Nicole
Bride’s Processional: Goodness of God [instrumental] – Remi Collins
Couple’s Processional: You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

There was one additional musical element to the ceremony. I set up a microphone for a singer, and ran his guitar through my board to amplify it, so he could sing a song. I’ve heard some DJs complain about “doing extra work,” but I enjoy moments like that. It was nice to get to know the singer a bit, and I even got a thumbs up from him later, during dinner, when I played a song he’d mentioned that he’d liked while we were sound-checking.

Cocktail Music

After the ceremony, everyone moved outdoors to a patio, where a bar was set up, and food was passed. I provided an additional sound system outside so the guests had music to mingle by.

Beautiful – Bazzi
Isn’t It Romantic – Tony Bennett
Bittersweet – Louis the Child
Backyard Boy – Claire Rosinkranz
Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not – Thompson Square
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) – Kid Cudi, MGMT, Ratatat
The Best Is Yet to Come – Frank Sinatra
La Vie en Rose – Louis Armstrong
Good Directions – Billy Currington

Dinner Music

After cocktails, the guests moved back inside, into the main ballroom, where dinner was served and dances were danced. I typically play some upbeat, fun, party music as guests make their way inside and find their seats. I want to make sure they know they’re at a party, and start building some energy that can be unleashed later, on the dance floor.

Wanna’ Be Starting Something – Michael Jackson
Move Your Feet – Junior Senior
Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, Pts. 1, 2 & 3 – James Brown and His Famous Flames
Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) – The Detroit Emeralds
This Magic Moment – The Drifters
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
I Miss You – Blink-182
Archie, Marry Me – Always (This is the song Beckett, the ceremony singer, mentioned to me.)

At this point, Kadyn and Josh were ready to rejoin the party, and of course I had to bring them into the room in my energetic, and I’d say inimitable, style. The came into a song of their choice.

Couple’s Introduction: Signed, Sealed & Delivered – Stevie Wonder

After that energetic moment, I settled things down a bit, and played music that is still upbeat, but more conducive to dining.

Butterflies – Kacy Musgraves
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
Greatest Love Story – LANCO
Burn, Burn, Burn – Zach Bryan
More Than My Hometown – Morgan Wallen
Talkin’ Tennessee – Morgan Wallen
The Architect – Kacey Musgraves
Dive – Luke Combs
7 Summers – Morgan Wallen
Smile – Uncle Kracker
Sun to Me – Zach Bryan
One Man Band – Old Dominion
You Should Probably Leave – Chris Stapleton
All Your’n – Tyler Childers
Diamond In My Pocket – Cody Johnson

Dance Music

First Dance: Space and Time – Tyler Childers
Father Daughter Dance: When She Grows Up – Craig Campbell
Mother Son Dance: Deeper Than the Holler – Randy Travis

Anniversary Dance: Angel Eyes – The Jeff Healey Band

And now it’s time to get the party started! And boy did it start, and keep going. This really was one of the liveliest, dancing-est groups I’ve played for in some time. It seemed that the dance floor was not only full, but loud and energetic, for the duration of the party. This group really got down, and here’s what they got down to.

Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right – Billy Currington
Amarillo By Morning – George Strait
Man! I Feel Like a Woman! – Shania Twain
Don’t Stop the Music – Rihanna
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA
Fireball [feat. John Ryan] – Pitbull
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Kiss
It’s Tricky – Run-D.M.C.
We Found Love [feat. Calvin Harris] – Rihanna
You Spin Me ‘Round (Like a Record) – Dead Or Alive
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
September – Earth Wind & Fire
Timber [feat. Kesha] – Pitbull
Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District
Gold Digger [feat. Jamie Foxx] – Kanye West
Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Wobble Baby – V.I.C.
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Blurred Lines [feat. T.I. & Pharrell] – Thicke
Nokia [clean] – Drake
Hotel Room Service – Pitbull
Fergalicious – Fergie
I Just Want To Dance With You – George Strait
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
We Are Young [feat. Janelle Monae] – Fun.
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Found/Tonight – Ben Platt

Bouquet Toss: Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) – Beyoncé

Love Story – Taylor Swift
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
Forever – Chris Brown
Like a Prayer – Madonna
Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Crank That (Soulja Boy) – Soulja Boy
Humble – Kendrick Lamar
No Hands [feat. Roscoe Dash and Wale] – Waka Flocka Flame
Hit the Quan – iLoveMemphis
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Texas Fight – The University of Texas Longhorn Band
The Fightin’ Texas Aggie War Hymn – The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band

Last Dance: Deep in the West – Shake Russell

Guests: Walking Out: Closing Time – Semisonic

Private Last Dance: I Don’t Wanna’ Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

Sparkler Exit: Light My Love – Greta Van Fleet

And with that, the wedding was over, and it was time to pack up all the sound and lighting gear and head home. I can’t wait for my next visit to The Preserve at Canyon Lake!

June 14, 2025
Karsen & Cole’s Wedding 5-17-25

I DJ’ed a wedding just outside of Austin, in San Marcos, at Windermere Farms yesterday. The venue is lovely. It’s spacious, and easy to load gear in and out, two factors that always make a DJ happy.

There were a lot of guests at the wedding, which is something I love, as it means there is likely to be some great energy in the room. More people usually means more fun, and last night was no exception! Let’s find out what I played.

Pre-Ceremony Music

I started with some background music for the guests to hear as they came into the ceremony site and found a seat.

Lover – Relaxing Piano Covers
God Bless the Broken Road – Matchstick Piano Man
Love Story – Relaxing Piano Covers
Until I Found You – Alan Ng
Somewhere Only We Know – Stratus
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Alan Ng
I Dreamed a Dream – Stratus
You Are the Reason – Alan Ng
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Steve Petrunak
Wildest Dream – Relaxing Piano Covers

Ceremony Music

When it came time for the ceremony, I watched for my cues and brought people in. The wedding party was quite large: 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen! I had to keep an eye on the music to make sure everything sounded perfect. There were also some additional songs. Typically I play two songs before the ceremony begins, but yesterday I had to run four, and time them all to fit the processions, which I did. And of course, I topped things off with a recessional for the couple. All in all, it was a perfect and beautiful ceremony.

Family Processional: Goodness of God – Lighthouse Piano
Bridal Party: Make You Feel My Love – Magical Piano Player
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer: Slipping Through My Fingers – Riyandi Kusma
Bridal Processional: Unchained Melody – Johan Sander
Couple’s Recessional: Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Cocktail Music

We’re on to cocktail hour!

Coming Home – Leon Bridges
(Sittin’ On The) Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
At Last – Etta James
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
Everything – Michael Bublé
For Once in My Life – Stevie Wonder
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
Valerie [Live At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, London] – Amy Winehouse
Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
This Magic Moment – The Drifters
My Girl – The Temptations
Adalida – George Strait
Every Little Honky Tonk Bar – George Strait
Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
Love Grows on the White Oak Tree – Teddy Wilson

Dinner Music

And now, it’s time for dinner. But first, I must introduce Karsen and Cole into the reception area with as much energy and emotion as possible. I think they heard us cheering all the way down in San Antonio!

Couple’s Introduction: Forever – Chris Brown

We followed the introduction up with the first dance, and the parent dances. I like when couples do this, as it means we can more easily transition straight into open dancing after dinner.

First Dance: Dance of a Lifetime – Drake Milligan
Father/Daugher Dance: Stand By Me – Ben E.King
Mother/Son Dance: Her Little Man – Jami Grooms

And then, dinner time. The food was outstanding, perhaps one of the best two or three meals I’ve had at a wedding in recent memory. It was catered by La Pera Catering, and I highly recommend them! I hope I see them at another event soon, because they fed the vendors the same delicious food the guests were served. I love it!

Honky Tonk Crowd – Rick Trevino
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Brand New Man – Brooks & Dunn
Dancin’ With the Devil – Josh Ward
Mountain Music – Alabama
Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Midnight Mess Around – Old Dominion
I Can’t Help Myself – The Four Tops
It’s a Great Day to Be Alive – Travis Tritt
The Truth About Men – Tracy Byrd
Watermelon Crawl – Tracy Byrd
Move It On Over – Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
Got to Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
That’s Texas – Cody Johnson
Be My Baby Tonight – John MichaelMontgomery
Work Boots – Cody Johnson
Gonna Get a Life – Mark Chesnutt
King of the Road – Roger Miller
River Road Dream – Curtis Grimes

Cake Cutting: How Sweet It Is – Marvin Gaye

After the cake was cut, the couple did a champagne toast, during which I fired off a pair of my cold sparklers. Those things really elevate a moment, and deliver a wow factor that must be seen to be believed. You can get a sense of it in the video below, which I’ve shared on Instagram as well as YouTube.

Dance Music

At last, we’re dancing, and as I mentioned above this was an energetic group. They did NOT stop dancing until the final record was spun! At one point the groomsmen spontaneously lifted the groom and crowd-surfed him around the dance floor. Not to be outdone, the bridesmaids hosted Karsen and took her on her own surfin’ safari.

Jubel – Klingande
Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
Club Can’t Handle Me [feat. David Guetta] – Flo Rida
Feel So Close – Calvin Harris
Be My Baby – The Ronettes
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Kiss
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Here for a Good Time – George Strait
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
I Want You Back – The Jackson Five
Careless Whisper – Wham
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Rockstar – Nickelback
Fat Bottomed Girls – Queen

Bouquet Toss: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA

Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
Hotline Bling – Drake
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Eenie Meenie – SeanKingston
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
September [Eric Kupper Remix] – Earth Wind & Fire
The Climb – Miley Cyrus
Gettin’ You Home – Chris Young
Fight, Raiders, Fight – Texas Tech University Marching Band
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Best of My Love – The Emotions
Wannabe – Spice Girls
Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runner
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Toxic – Britney Spears
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
I Want it That Way – The Backstreet Boys
Medley: Summer Love / Set the Mood (Prelude) – Justin Timberlake
Get Low [feat. Ying Yang Twins] – Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
Yeah [feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris] – Usher
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks

Last Dance: Last Dance – Donna Summer

And then it was time to send everyone out front for a sendoff that featured both handheld sparklers for each guest, and four of my cold sparkler machines. It was spectacular, and can be seen in the video linked above.

May 18, 2025
Ana & Noah’s Wedding 5-3-25

Sometimes, when a client wants you, they really want you. Such was the case this weekend, when I was hired to perform at a wedding in Des Moines, Iowa. Yes, I’m normally an Austin wedding DJ, but this time I hit the road. I had a nice journey, stopping for a great chicken dinner and a good night’s sleep in Pittsburg, Kansas, and then spending a full day exploring Kansas City, Missouri, before bedding down again. But enough about my mini-road trip, let’s talk about Ana and Noah’s wedding!

The wedding took place at the Des Moines Art Center, a museum that doubles as an event space. There’s a lovely outdoor fountain where we held the ceremony and cocktails before moving inside for dinner. For dancing, we went right back out to the fountain and enjoyed the perfect weather.

The couple gave me some requests, but primarily trusted me to get people dancing. As long as they heard a lot of music from Two Door Cinema Club and The Strokes, everything would be good, so I made sure to include a solid amount from both bands in my set.

Pre-Ceremony Music

As guests arrived, the couple wanted them to hear a selection of songs from the game Animal Crossings, and so that’s what I played. 🙂

Able Sisters
9AM
5PM
The Roost
Bubblegum K.K.
Mystery Island Tour Evening
Island Life Orientation
6PM
New Horizons Theme [strings]
New Leaf
Wild World
New Horizons Theme [piano]

Ceremony Music

Bridal Party & Bride’s Processional: Concerning Hobbits – Howard Shore
Couple’s Recessional: Taken – Hayley Williams

Cocktail Music

Cocktail hour was time for me to play lots of the couple’s favorites, which leaned heavily in the direction of indie rock and new wave music.

She Blinded Me With Science – Thomas Dolby
Always Like This – Bombay Bicycle Club
Tongues – Joywave, KOPPS
Welcome to Japan – The Strokes
Something About Us – Saint Motel
Meet Me At Our Spot – The Anxiety, Willow, Tyler Cole
Everything In Its Right Place – Radiohead
Call It Fate, Call It Karma – The Strokes
On the Other Side – The Strokes
Rocky’s Late Night – Albert Hammond Jr.
Synthesize Her – TWRP
Bad Decisions – Two Door Cinema Club
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Head Over Heels – Tears for Fears
Vertigo – Mini Mansions, Alex Turner
Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen
Wake Up – Two Door Cinema Club
Como te Extraño Mi Amor – Café Tacvba
Sun – Two Door Cinema Club
Kids – MGMT

Couple’s Entrance: Lovesong – The Cure
Cake Cutting: Lovin’ You – Minnie Riperton

Dinner Music

Sugar on the Rim – Hayley Williams
Destruction – Joywave
Red Light – The Strokes
What You Know – Two Door Cinema Club
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Crystal Clear – Hayley Williams
Black Sheep – Metric
Life On Mars? – David Bowie
This Is Way – Paramore
Cold Cold Man – Saint Motel
W.I.F.I. – Wildermiss
Lavender – Two Door Cinema Club
Hard to Explain – The Strokes

Dance Music

And at last, the dancing!

First Dance: Think About Things – Daði Freyr

I don’t normally share videos of the dancing in these music recaps, but, with the couple’s permission, I’m sharing theirs. They did the “traditional” thing for about 30 seconds, then pivoted to something a little more interesting.

It was a tough act to follow, but after that, it was time for open dancing, and I kept the dance floor full until the very end of the night. It was easy– the guests came to party!

Dancing Queen – ABBA
Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Yeah [feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris] – Usher
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Jump Around – House of Pain
Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C.
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Don’t You Want Me – Human League
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Good Luck, Babe – Chappell Roan
Girls & Boys – Blur
Talk – Two Door Cinema Club
Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran
Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Kiss
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time – Panic! at the Disco
Rock Lobster – The B-52’s
Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
Take On Me – a-ha
Hard to Explain – The Strokes
I Write Sins Not Tragedies – Panic! at the Disco
Sugar, We’re Going Down – Fall Out Boy
Turn Down For What – DJ Snake & Lil Jon
Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke) – Panjabi MC
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) – Beyoncé
Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
Tequila – The Champs
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Apt. [feat. Bruno Mars] – Rosé
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
Something Good Can Work – Two Door Cinema Club
Psycho Killer – Talking Heads
Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode
Blue Monday – New Order
Atomic – Blondie
Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
Rockstar – Nickelback
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Undercover Martyn – Two Door Cinema Club
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham
Disturbia – Rihanna
Fireball [feat. John Ryan] – Pitbull
Forever – Chris Brown
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
SexyBack – Justin Timberlake
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Last Dance: Kiss From a Rose – Seal

And the next morning, it was time to drive back to Texas. But not before about a dozen or more guests from the wedding, who were staying in the same hotel, stopped me to tell me how much they’d loved the music the night before. Many even called out specific songs that they appreciated hearing. It was very flattering, and it made me very happy knowing that everyone enjoyed the music that much.

I’ve made it to Oklahoma! I’ll be back in Texas tomorrow!

May 4, 2025
Yini & Matt’s Wedding 3-29-25

Yesterday, I DJ’ed Yini and Matt’s wedding at Ma Maison, a wonderful wedding venue just outside Austin, in Dripping Springs, Texas. The guests were an even split of Americans and Chinese, many of whom traveled from China to attend the wedding. I was warned ahead of time by Yini and Matt that the Chinese guests probably wouldn’t dance, but in the end, I managed to get some of them out on the floor.

Pre-Ceremony Music

For the pre-ceremony list, Matt, the groom, prepared some custom edits of songs by The Antlers, which he asked me to play as guests were seated, along with a song from Flight of the Conchords, which he described as a song it “might be fun to make everyone listen to.”

Here’s the list of what was played.

Strawflower – He Antlers
Solstice – He Antlers
Stubborn Man – He Antlers
Equinox – He Antlers
Porchlight – He Antlers
It Is What It Is – He Antlers
Pencils in the Wind – Flight of the Conchords

Ceremony Music

Matt also prepared custom edits of the songs the couple wanted me to for me to play during the ceremony, which were,

Bridal Party Processional: Things That Hide Away – The Dear Hunter
Bridal Processional: Adieu – Enter Shikari

The couple asked me if I would mind Rock’rollling the guests during the recessional. Would I mind? Of course not! I encourage that sort of behavior! I even worked out with them what the officiant would say. He explained that Matt and Yini had an original song they’d created just for their wedding recessional, and to pay close attention. But of course, when the time came…

Couple’s Recessional: Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley

Cocktail Music

As is customary at a wedding, the guests moved over to the cocktail area to eat, drink, and mingle while the couple took pictures with the bridal party and family.

Dinner Music

Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better) – Felix Jaehn
This Magic Moment – The Drifters
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie & The Blowfish
Tell Me Something Good – Rufus and Chaka Khan
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Genius of Love – Tom Tom Club
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
My Girl – The Temptations
Get On the Good Foot – James Brown
Baby I’m Yours – Arctic Monkeys
Budapest – George Ezra
Rebel Rebel – Seu Jorge
You’ve Got the Love – Florence + The Machine
Heartbeats – José González
The Book of Love – Magnetic Fields
Redbone – Childish Gambino
Hey Jude – The Beatles
I Don’t Like Mondays – The Boomtown Rats
Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah) – Andy Grammer
Wedding Song (There Is Love) – Noel Paul Stookey
You’re the Voice – John Farnham

Dance Music

Couple’s First Dance: Dark Side of the Gym – The National
Father Daughter Dance: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Mother Son Dance: And the Birds Sing – Tyrone Wells
Anniversary Dance: Unforgettable – Nat King Cole
Cake Cutting:Love You Madly – Cake

And then, it was an open dance floor for all the guests.

Burning Down the House – Talking Heads
All Star – Smash Mouth
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
Pepas – Farruko
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Cotton Eyed Joe / Schottische – Isaac Payton Sweat
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Sugar, We’re Going Down – Fall Out Boy
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
Oops I Did It Again – Britney Spears
Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
Gold Digger [feat. Jamie Foxx] – Kanye West
Thrift Shop [feat. Wanz] – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Blame It on the Rain – Milli Vanilli
I Want it That Way – The Backstreet Boys
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Paper Rings – Taylor Swift
Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
September – Earth Wind & Fire
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Lover – Taylor Swift
Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
Jump in the Line – Harry Belafonte
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Apache – Sugar Hill Gang
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Hooked on a Feeling – Blue Swede
Apt. [feat. Bruno Mars] – Rosé
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Toxic – Britney Spears
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Where You Are [feat. Hayla] – John Summit
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
A Changed Man – Absence of Anchors
Take On Me – a-ha

March 30, 2025
Alyssa & Alex’s Wedding 11-2-24

I was back at Camp Lucy yesterday. I just DJ’ed a wedding there last month, and another in May, making this my third appearance there this year. As always, it was a great time. I started the day by providing microphones for the ceremony in Ian’s Chapel, while music was provided by a string duet from Terra Vista Strings. Everything went off without a hitch, and the ceremony was lovely.

The string duet relocated and played during cocktail hour, which gave me a little downtime. That’s always a nice thing, and it gave me time to break down the ceremony system and pack it away in the van before it was time to fire up the dinner tunes.

The interior of the reception hall looked fabulous last night. A lot of time and care went into preparing it, and the end results were well worth it. One of the things I love about the hall behind Ian’s Chapel is how transformable it is. Every time I’m there it looks different, and always elegant. Last night I played in an alcove in front of a green draping that not only made me look better, but gave me a place to tuck my gear bags out of sight. One less trip to the van? Yes! The candlelit room, accentuated by my uplighting, was mesmerizing, and the entire affair looked like it was taking place in a medieval castle. It was certainly a memorable night for the guests, and one I helped make more memorable with my musical selections, which I’ve listed below.

Dinner Music

Classic – MKTO
And the Beat Goes On – The Whispers
Higher Love – Steve Winwood
My Girl – The Temptations
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
Tell Me Something Good – Rufus and Chaka Khan

Couple’s Introduction: Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding

My Eyes Adored You – Frankie Valli
Mykonos – Fleet Foxes
Cherry Wine – Hozier
I’m Gonna Crawl – Led Zeppelin
I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
One Of These Nights – The Eagles
Your Song – Elton John
Danny’s Song – Loggins & Messina
Work Song – Hozier
Too Sweet – Hozier
All My Love – Noah Kahan
Where We’re Going – James & the Shame
Rhythm of the Night – DeBarge
Somebody to Love – Queen
Turn – Travis
Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler

Cake Cutting: When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles

Dance Music

First Dance: I, Carrion (Icarian) – Hozier
Dances with Parents: Landslide – Fleetwood Mac

Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Tubthumping – Chumba Wumba
Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runner
Electric Love – BØRNS
Like a Virgin – Madonna
Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne
Dont Stop Me Now – Queen
I’ve Got My Mind Set On You – George Harrison
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes
I’ll Be There For You – Rembrandts
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks and Dunn

Bouquet Toss: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA

Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) – Neil Diamond
Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Suavemente – Elvis Crespo
Wobble Baby – V.I.C.
Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
Gold Digger [feat. Jamie Foxx] – Kanye West
Thrift Shop [feat. Wanz] – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Back That Azz Up – Juvenile
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Elephant Love Medley – Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, and Jamie Allen
I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
Rag Doll – Aerosmith
Where It’s At – Beck
The Greatest Show – Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Keala Settle, and Zendaya
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
Piano Man – Billy Joel

Private Last Dance: Something – The Beatles

As ever, I like to remind anyone who reads this that I’m both an Austin wedding DJ and a party DJ, too. I DJ corporate parties, birthdays, and all manner of special events. If you need a DJ for your next party, please contact me.

November 3, 2024
Jordan & AJ’s Wedding 10-27-24

I love playing for couples like Jordan and AJ. They wanted to hear their own flavors of music, and they wanted me to avoid the overplayed wedding hits once dancing started, but they also understood that my job is to make people dance, and they gave me the freedom to do just that. Another plus is that they happened to want to hear music that I enjoy– Lo-Fi electronic music, indie rap, and country, with some classics mixed in, and they didn’t mind if there wasn’t a radio-friendly version. It was about the vibe and the music. I’d have probably listened to the same songs had I not been working yesterday!

Yesterday’s wedding took place at the Sunset Cliff Resort on Lake Travis. It’s a beautiful spot, with a large lawn that overlooks the lake. It has everything needed for a gorgeous outdoor wedding. It’s great for a DJ, as you can pull in and load right where you’ll play, and one setup covers the ceremony, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Truly an all-in-one location!

The entire day was a relaxed, low-key affair. There was no timeline, no planner, nothing but me and a big group of the couple’s family and friends. Everyone was pleasant, and everyone seemed to be enjoying the music at all times. During cocktails, I saw a couple of the older guests get up and dance by their seats when I put on Mac Miller, and I knew I was in the right place.

When it finally came time to officially start dancing, people were ready. I’d seen many of them dancing in place during cocktails and dinner, and everyone was ready to go, so when “Neon Moon” came on, the dance floor filled up more or less instantly. It stayed full for the duration of the dancing, which only lasted for an hour. I’d have gladly played on, but I was told they had a hard stop. I was able to sneak in one extra song, so I let the country roads take everyone home.

Here are the songs I played. And no, it’s not a typo. I played “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” twice in a row. As the song was winding down, someone came running from the dance floor and said the groom wants to know if I can play the song again as soon as it’s over. You bet I can! You should have seen the groom launch himself in the air when it came on again!

Pre-Ceremony Music

January – Verzache
Chasing parties – Sasha Alex Sloan
The Few Things – JP Saxe
No Less [feat. SG Lewis & Louis Mattrs] – G-Eazy
Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band
Islands – The xx
Foreign [feat. Atlas] – Sam Gouthro
Happy Anywhere [feat. Gwen Stefani] – Blake Shelton
You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean
Love Song – Miranda Lambert
Crashing Into You – Vance Joy
Being In Love With You – Tomppabeats

Ceremony Music

Bride’s Walk: Missing Piece [acoustic] – Vance Joy
Couple’s Recessional: Dreams – The Cranberries

Cocktail Music

Beautiful – Bazzi
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Bittersweet – Louis the Child
Backyard Boy – Claire Rosinkranz
Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not – Thompson Square
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
All Night [feat. Knox Fortune] – Chance the Rapper
Pursuit of Happiness (Megaforce Version) [feat. MGMT & Ratatat] – Kid Cudi
The Best Is Yet to Come [feat. Count Basie] – Frank Sinatra
La Vie en Rose – Louis Armstrong
Good Directions – Billy Currington
Out of My League – Fitz and the Tantrums
Wow. – Post Malone
Bad 4 U [feat. Gnash] – Imad Royal
BDE Bonus – Mac Miller
All That Talk – mike.
Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs
Meet in the Middle – Diamond Rio
Best I Ever Had – Drake
Good Morning – Max Frost
Black Dog – Led Zeppelin
It Must Be Love – Alan Jackson
Blue Skies – Willie Nelson
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Jess and Gabriel
Shake Something [feat. Joey Purp] – Louis the Child
Calabasas – Skizzy Mars
Donald Trump – Mac Miller
Lalala [feat. BBNO$] – Y2K
Big Love [feat. Earthgang & MNDR] – Louis the Child
Dust on the Bottle – David Lee Murphy
Caroline – Animé

Dinner Music

Scarlet Begonias – Sublime
6’s to 9’s [feat. Rationale] – Big Wild
Better Not [feat. Wafia] – Louis the Child
No Problem – Chance the Rapper
Pretty Little Poison – Warren Zeiders
You Are My Sunshine – Zach Bryan
Venice Venture – Big Wild
Time [feat. G-Eazy & Olivver the Kid] – Skizzy Mars
Awaken – Big Wild
Slow Down Love [feat. Chelsea Cutler] – Louis the Child
Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
Good Time – Niko Moon
Do You There – Skizzy Mars
Favorite Song [feat. Childish Gambino] – Chance The Rapper
Yo Love [feat. 6lack & Mereba] – Vince Staples
World On Fire [feat. Ashe] – Louis the Child
What I Got – Sublime
Stuntman – Tyler the Creator
When I’m Down – Whethan
Spice Girl – Aminé
XOXO – Cherub
Ghost – Jack Harlow
Big Fish – Vince Staples
Blue World – Mac Miller
Boondocks – Little Big Town
By the Way – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top of the World – Tim McGraw
Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith
Joy of My Life – Chris Stapleton
Can’t Hide [feat. Ashe] – Whethan
Can’t Tell Me Nothing – Kanye West
Congratulations [feat. Quavo] – Post Malone

Dance Music

First Dance: All Your’n – Tyler Childers

Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Jack and Diane – John Cougar Mellencamp
Lovin’ On Me – Jack Harlow
Edamame – BBNO$
Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd
Holla Back Girl – Gwen Stefani
Theme From New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma – Luke Combs
Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma – Luke Combs
Truck Bed – Hardy
Fergalicious – Fergie
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) – Katy Perry
TiK ToK – Ke$ha
(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!) – Beastie Boys
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Gold Digger [feat. Jamie Foxx] – Kanye West
Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

As usual, I want to to remind everyone who reads this that I’m both an Austin wedding DJ and a party DJ, too. I DJ corporate parties, birthdays, and all manner of special events. If you need a DJ for your next party, please contact me.

October 28, 2024
Katie & Daniel’s Wedding 10-26-24

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.

Cocktail Music

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 Music

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

Dance Music

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

As ever, I like to remind anyone who reads this that I’m both an Austin wedding DJ and a party DJ, too. I DJ corporate parties, birthdays, and all manner of special events. If you need a DJ for your next party, please contact me.

October 27, 2024
Winnie and Max’s Wedding 10-19-24

I DJ’ed yesterday at the Allegro Wedding & Events Venue in Dripping Springs. It was my first time there, and I hope to be back soon. It’s an understated, modern yet rustic venue with a history to it, but a place that’s been kept up and modernized over time. It has everything needed for a wedding, including both an outdoor ceremony area and a chapel, several outdoor spaces for cocktails and a comfortable indoor space with air conditioning for a reception. It’s a space that can easily be transformed with lighting into nearly any aesthetic of vibe you are seeking.

The couple and their friends were a laid-back, fun-loving group, and it was a joy to play for them. Their timeline provided plenty of time to eat and enjoy one another’s company, while still leaving nearly 3 hours for dancing. Despite that extended time for tunes, it seemed that hardly anyone left early, and the dance floor stayed full up until the final song.

Here are the songs I played to create a soundtrack for their special day!

Cocktail Music

Slow Burn – Kacey Musgraves
All You’n – Tyler Childers
Wide Open Spaces – The Chicks
Lady May – Tyler Childers
Neon Moon [feat. Kacey Musgraves] – Brooks & Dunn
Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
Cowboy Take Me Away – The Chicks
By and By – Camp
Bluebird – Miranda Lambert
Cover Me Up – Morgan Wallen
One Man Band – Old Dominion
Wilder Days – Morgan Wade
Stone – Whiskey Myers
Free – Zac Brown Band
Tequila Sunrise – The Eagles
Butterfiles – Kacey Musgraves
Love You For a Long Time – Maggie Rogers
Cowgirl Blues – Midland
Karma – Taylor Swift
Upside Down – Jack Johnson
Cherry Blossom – Kacey Musgraves
Universal Sound – Tyler Childers

Dinner Music

Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News
Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie & The Blowfish
Reach Out (And I’ll Be There) – The Four Tops
Sadie Hawkins Dance – Relient K

Bridal Party Introduction: I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
Bride & Groom’s Introduction: Accidentally In Love – Counting Crows

This Magic Moment – The Drifters
Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
I Think I’m in Love With You – Chris Stapleton
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Dinner With Friends – Kacey Musgraves
Strawberry Woman – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Night Moves – Bob Seger
Get on the Good Foot – James Brown
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
I Need You Tonight – INXS
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) – Hall & Oates
Save a Prayer – Duran Duran
Cold Heart [feat. Dua Lipa] [PNAU Remix] – Elton John
If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be) – Leon Bridges
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da – The Beatles
The Dark of the Matinee – Franz Ferdinand
My Girl – The Temptations
Ooh Baby Baby – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Beyond – Leon Bridges
Only One – Yellowcard
In the Air Tonight – Phil Collins
The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Somebody to Love – Queen
Hook – Blues Traveler
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – The Temptations
Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups

Cake Cutting: The Architect – Kacey Musgraves

Dance Music

First Dance: I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song – Jim Croce
Father/Daughter Dance: House at Pooh Corner – Loggins & Messina
Mother/Son Dance: Forever and Ever, Amen – Randy Travis

It Takes Two – Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Gonna Make You Sweat – C & C Music Factory
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
Apache – Sugar Hill Gang
Ace In the Hole – George Strait
Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Mamma Mia – ABBA
Believe – Cher
Feel This Moment [feat. Christina Aguilera] – Pitbull
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Toxic – Britney Spears

Bouquet Toss: Girls Just Wanna’ Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

The Keeper of the Stars – Tracy Byrd
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Tequila Little Time – Jon Pardi
Paper Rings – Taylor Swift
Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runner
Crank That (Soulja Boy) – Soulja Boy
Laffy Taffy – D4L
Mo Bamba – Sheck Wes
Gold Digger [feat. Jamie Foxx] – Kanye West
Get Low [feat. Ying Yang Twins] – Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
Levitating [no rap] – Dua Lipa
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) – Katy Perry
Disturbia – Rihanna
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – Fergie
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John and Kiki Dee
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
Hotel Room Service – Pitbull
Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
Give Me Everything [feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer] – Pitbull
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Blame It on the Rain – Milli Vanilli
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Yeah [feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris] – Usher
Hot In Herre – Nelly
Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
White Wedding – Billy Idol
Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
We Got the Beat – The Go-Go’s
Mickey – Toni Basil
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Cowboy Take Me Away – Dixie Chicks
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

Private Last Dance: In Your Love – Tyler Childers

As I always do, please let me remind anyone who reads this that I’m both an Austin wedding DJ and a party DJ, too. I DJ corporate parties, birthdays, and all manner of special events. If you need a DJ for your next party, please contact me.

October 20, 2024
Deb & Andrew’s Wedding 10-5-24

I DJ’ed a wedding in Dripping Springs yesterday, at Camp Lucy, a venue at which I frequently perform. This was my third time playing there this year, and I’ll be there again next month. Happily, it’s a great venue. It’s easy to load in and out of the various event spaces, of which they have many, the venue staff is friendly, and the in-house catering makes fantastic food. Best of all, wedding guests always seem really happy and relaxed at Camp Lucy, and events there have a posh, yet laid back, vibe that is perfect for a wedding.

Yesterday’s wedding had a lot of moving parts, all of which came together seamlessly, with the result being a perfect wedding. Between a 3 microphone ceremony setup, sound systems set up in 3 distinct areas, and a full lighting package that included custom lavender-colored uplights, I had many elements to attend to, and happily, it all worked exactly as hoped.

Usually, it’s the bride who hires me and handles the bulk of the planning, but this time around it was the groom. He was really easy to work with, and had some great ideas for the music, including the Midnite String Quartet tracks to be played before the ceremony began. He chose the bride’s processional song, which was a surprise for her, and the Gordon Lightfoot song he chose was perfect, as was his choice for their recessional. He also chose one of the dance tracks, an uptempo electronic song by his daughter Sofia, aka So4py Sof. That energized the crowd, and kept things lively on the dance floor. Despite being a slightly older group, last night’s guests hit the dance floor from the moment it opened– actually, they hit the floor earlier, as there were already some dancers when it was time to switch to “official” dance time and have the couple’s first dance– and stayed there until the very last song.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing dancers react positively to the songs I choose for them, and I really do believe that my song selections, and microphone work, along with the couple’s pre-event requests, were a large part of what turned what could have been an event that ended early into a fun and energetic dance party. And on that topic, here’s a recap of everything I played yesterday.

Pre-Ceremony Music

Ocean Eyes – Midnite String Quartet
Crazy in Love – Midnite String Quartet
Ghostbusters – Midnite String Quartet
The Killing Moon – Midnite String Quartet
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Midnite String Quartet
In Your Eyes – Vitamin String Quartet
More Than a Woman – Midnite String Quartet
Good Luck Babe! – Midnite String Quartet
Fade Into You – Vitamin String Quartet
Best Day of My Life – Vitamin String Quartet

Ceremony Music

Bride’s Processional: Beautiful – Gordon Lightfoot
Recessional: loml – Sarah Kang

Cocktail Hour Music

Still a Friend of Mine – Incognito
Hypotheticals – Lake Street Drive
Surprise Yourself [GRYFFIN x Manila Killa Remix] – Jack Garratt
Opendoors – Jitwam
From the Start – Laufey
Good Kisser – Lake Street Drive
Get Down – Hudson Scott
Stockholmsvy – Hannes and waterbaby
Fast Lane – Rationale
Breakout – Swing Out Sister
Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
Cry Out for Me – DREAMERS
Tangerine – Glass Animals
Island in the Sun – Weezer
Sunkissed Dreamland – Summerdrive
Careless – Vacation Manor
Growing Pains – COIN

Dinner Music

LoveStoned – Justin Timberlake
Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News
You’ve Got the Love – Florence + The Machine
I Will – The Beatles
Get On the Good Foot – James Brown

Introduction of the Bride & Groom: The Promise – When In Rome

You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
All Night Long (All Night) – Lionel Richie
Long Train Runnin’ – The Doobie Brothers
Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader
Africa – Toto
Love On Top – Beyoncé
A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
I Knew I Loved You – Savage Garden
Piano Man – Billy Joel
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles
Squib Cakes – Tower of Power
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Fantastic Voyage – Lakeside
Rhythm of the Night – DeBarge
In the Air Tonight – Phil Collins
Nights on Broadway – Bee Gees
Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

Dance Music

First Dance: Wicked Game – Chris Isaak

Dancing Queen – ABBA
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
He’s the Greatest Dancer – Sister Sledge
Under Pressure [feat. David Bowie] – Queen
Tripping – So4py Sof
Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
Brick House – Commodores
I Think I Love You – The Partridge Family
Le Freak [Oliver Heldens Remix] – Chic
Savage [Major Lazer Remix] – Megan Thee Stallion
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
More Than a Woman – Bee Gees
December 1963 (Oh What a Night) – The Four Seasons
That’s The Way (I Like It) – KC & The Sunshine Band
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Uptown Funk [feat. Bruno Mars] – Mark Ronson
Apache – Sugar Hill Gang
Motownphilly – Boyz II Men
Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
1, 2 Step – Ciara
It Takes Two – Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Vogue – Madonna
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
Dancing in the Dark – Bruce Springsteen
We Got the Beat – The Go-Go’s
Mickey – Toni Basil
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Killing Me Softly – The Fu-Gees
Still Not a Player – Big Pun
What Is Hip? – Tower of Power
Dance Wiv Me – Dizzee Rascal
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Gonna Make You Sweat – C & C Music Factory
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
The Promise – When In Rome

As ever, I like to remind anyone who reads this that I’m both an Austin wedding DJ and a party DJ, too. I DJ corporate parties, birthdays, and all manner of special events. If you need a DJ for your next party, please contact me.

October 6, 2024
Hailey & Nakia’s Wedding 9-28-24

Not only am I an Austin wedding DJ, I’m a Dripping Springs wedding DJ, too. Case in point, I was at Ma Maison yesterday, a beautiful wedding venue in Dripping Springs, and one at which I often play. The day started with an outdoor ceremony in the grove, followed by cocktails on the trellis, and capped with dinner and dancing in the great hall. The guests yesterday made my job easy. They were a lively, fun bunch.

Normally, when I introduce the couple into the reception hall I need to get the guests warmed up and ready to make noise for the bride and groom, but this group was deafening from the start. By the time I brought Hailey and Nakia into the room you’d have thought there was a football match taking place in that room for all the screaming and stomping. I love that kind of energy, as it usually manifests later that night on the dance floor.

That’s exactly what happened last night. When it came time to dance I had the group screaming and bouncing off the walls from start to finish. By the time I closed the night everyone looked exhausted and happy, and the happy couple had nothing but praise for me while we waited for the room to clear so I could start their private last dance.

The entire event crew was a joy to work with, including Melanie and Aubrey from Something to Celebrate, Dani Quiroz and Brenna, who took photos, and the entire Ma Maison staff. At many venues you have to hunt high and low to find the one on-site representative, but Ma Maison seems always to have a full staff on hand, ready to handle anything and everything that pops up.

Here are all the songs I played throughout the course of the wedding day festivities.

Pre-Ceremony Music

Best Day of My Life – Vitamin String Quartet
Video Games – Vitamin String Quartet
Fade Into You – Vitamin String Quartet

Cocktail Music

La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong
At Last – Etta James
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Sway (Quien Sera) – Dean Martin
Moonglow – Holiday, Billie
Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
C’est Si Bon – Eartha Kitt
Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
It’s Only a Paper Moon – Nat King Cole
Buona Sera [feat. Keely Smith with Sam Butera and the Witnesses] – Louis Prima
It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr.
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) – Ella Fitzgerald
Make Somebody Happy – Jimmy Durante
Rags to Riches – Tony Bennett
You Make Me Feel So Young – Rosemary Clooney

Doors Open and Guests Enter Reception Hall

Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake
You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates
Mr. Big Stuff – Jean Knight
Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms) – The Detroit Emeralds
My Girl – The Temptations
Latch [Acoustic] – Sam Smith
Higher Love – Steve Winwood

Wedding Party Intro: Crazy in Love [feat. Jay-Z] – Beyoncé
Bride and Groom Intro: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
First Dance: Best Part [feat. H.E.R.] – Daniel Caesar

Dinner Music

A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
The Longest Time – Billy Joel
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Heartbeats – José González
Budapest – George Ezra
Rebel Rebel – Seu Jorge
The Book of Love – Magnetic Fields
Piano Man – Billy Joel
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
All of My Love – Led Zeppelin
Coming Home – Leon Bridges
I Miss You – Blink-182
I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) – Hall & Oates
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Rhythm of the Night – DeBarge
Like a Prayer – Madonna
Praise You – Fatboy Slim

Cake Cutting: Sugar, Sugar – The Archies

Father/Daughter Dance: Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
Mother/Son Dance: Days Like This – Van Morrison

Dance Music

Dancing Queen – ABBA
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Hot in Herre – Nelly
Get Low [feat. Ying Yang Twins] – Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz
Levitating – Dua Lipa
SexyBack – Justin Timberlake
September [Eric Kupper Remix] – Earth Wind & Fire
Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
Don’t Stop the Music – Rihanna
Super Bass – Nicki Minaj
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Pink Pony Club – Roan Chappell
Texas Fight – The University of Texas Longhorn Band
Theme From New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn

Bouquet Toss: Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA

Mr. Brightside – The Killers
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Toxic – Britney Spears
Tití Me Preguntó – Bad Bunny
Mo Bamba – Shack Wes
Bottoms Up [feat. Nicki Minaj] – Trey Songz
Cyclone [feat. T-Pain] – Baby Bash
Gasolina – Daddy Yankee
Loco Contigo [feat. J. Balvin & Tyga] – DJ Snake
All Your’n – Tyler Childers
A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
In Da Club – 50 Cent
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
Low [feat. T-Pain] – Flo Rida
Pursuit of Happiness [Steve Aoki Remix] – Kid Cudi
I Was Made For Lovin’ You – Kiss
Give Me Everything [feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer] – Pitbull
It’s Tricky – Run-D.M.C.
Pepas – Farruko
Club Can’t Handle Me [feat. David Guetta] – Flo Rida
Move It [feat. Dillon Francis] – Valentino Khan
I Love It [feat. Charli XCX] – Icona Pop
Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
Dance the Night – Dua Lipa
Larger Than Life – The Backstreet Boys
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You – Lauryn Hill

Private Last Dance: Work Song – Hozier

September 29, 2024