Whisky In A Vase
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All 4 One - I Swear
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I am logging off now on 9999 post, got a wedding to do, what shall my next post be about ?
.....but what do I know ?
Tell us about everything you know.
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I always play the original unless specifically requested for the megamix, which I played last night for the first time in about 6 years.
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Happy to be of some help http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1821.gif
Happy, Steve are you sure? If this forum is not for asking questions like I asked, just let me know.
Anyway to anyone who was interested in how the gig went. It was a great night, that I wish could have gone on forver. The split between adults and teenages was probably 60/40 teens.. Out of the teens the spilt between male/female was probably 70/30 female.
When I go to the venue, some lads were setting up "The Pod Squad", which was very much the pod used in X-factor when the contestents go in slagging off Simon Cowell. I have seen this before at weddings, but only when you go in a room to give your comments to the bride and groom to a video camera. These lads did it out well and I can see a nice little market here, if only I had more time and another pair of hands.
Anyway, the best song of the night:
Basshunter - Now youre gone
Followed by a few by Cascade, Rhiana. Justin, Hoosiers etc etc went down great.
They loved the 80's, 70's....Went mad for Grease, Dirty Dancing etc etc.
Got loads of enquiries for more 18ths....been out today with family, just got home and had 6 messages for female 18ths all in the next 6 months....
Although I said in my orginal post that it was for my sins I was doing an 18th, I really enjoyed it and it was good seeing all the 'kids' enjoying themselves. I even managed to get all the adults up to dance to a few of the newer songs. We also had a oops upside your head competition between adults and a the teens, adults won hands down, they were well chuffed....,Ha ha...
Anyway, thanks for all your tips on the songs, I had all the requests they asked for apart from one and the guy who asked for it said, he wasn't sure who the artist was and what the song was, but he thought it was xxxx, which it obviously wasn't.
Anyway, next weekend, wedding and 50th party....I wish I was doing an 18th.
Cheers
Neil
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Steve
Thanks for your constructive comment.
Just to let you know that yes, I speak to all my clients 10 days prior to the event. If they are unable for a meeting at their choice of venue, I always make sure we have a good conversation on the phone.
On this occassion it is a surprise 18th, so I didn't feel I should actually make myself known to the party girl as it may spoil the surprise, you may think different. But instead I have spoken to her two of her best mates on the phone who have e-mailed me a playlists of the songs thay they like from 70/80/90's and 20's. The playlist looks fine and I have all the tracks that they have sent, apart from a couple which through the help ITUNES I have now got.
I was trying to cover all bases by asking fellow members of this forum to see if I had missed any obvious music for an 18th party.....
I thought that was the idea of the forum.
Robbie, just to add, yes the request list was with the contract, it was how I got in contact with her mates.
To all others.
Thank for the replies, your help as always is appreciated.
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For my sins I have another 18th tomorrow night, As I always state, these are not my ideal gig, but it is an old friends daughter. Although, I do not generally take this gigs on, I do keep up to date the music, so I hope I have 'most' of the requests. I got a little scared when I read the thread of new music since now 68 as I didn't have a couple of them.
Anyway, what are the must plays for my gig tomorrow night, as always your help is appreciated.
Neil
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Cheers Gents, the ones you mention are the ones I get requested. When I spoke to her, she said they would just like a couple for old time sake, so your helpm is appreciated.
Looking forward to see the suggestions for a ho-down.
I am also look forward to these suggestions......
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I am doing a joint 50th party in a couple of weeks.
I confirmed all the details last night and she had a quite a few requests that were of the normal and I am happy with.
Apart from:
She wants a couple of northern soul tracks. Now I carry a about 6 cd's full of the best of Northern Soul and when somebody requests a northern soul number I pass them the cd and they choose a couple and they seem to go down well with the person who requests them. But can anyone advise me what the most popular northern soul tracks are, so that I can be prepared.
She also wants a hoe down (excuse the spelling) at the end? Any idea's what i can do for this?
I do normally have quite a good high energy finish, but I am sure a good hoe down at the end will be entertaining, any idea's on this would be appreciated.
Cheers all
Neil
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I will be at the game, not missed a 'home' game during these qualifiers and I was on the verge of giving my ticket up for Wednesday, but decided that I would still go even though they could not qulaify.....Or that is how it looked on saturday morning....
Then along came Israel and changed all that......
So come on England and make sure you qualify.
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Well, after taking 2 months out since my son was born, I am back this weekend and back to a function that is not one of my favourites....Yes, a male 18th?
I am not a nervous person at all, apart from the opening of any function. But as a rule I do not do any 18th. For some reason, I have got two in the next three weeks, it must have been a weak moment, when their parents, whom I know asked me.
So my only questions are:
Do you treat these functions different to any other?
What do you do prior to buffet, as the music quiz I usually have a laugh with will not suit the youngsters?
Which up to date tunes should I have ready to play?
As usual your help is invaluable.
Thanks
Neil
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Cheers
Where do the years keep going?
Or am I just getting old?
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I am happy to be off this weekend. Seems like an age since I had anytime to myself,
Worked last night for a teachers end of year party which was great.
Wife is expecting in two weeks, so I have limited the bookings to what I had already had in the diary when we found out she as pregnant. I have upset some people because when they have rang I have told them my circumstances that I didn't want to work as my wife was expecting at that time and I didn't want to be working at night as well as doing my day time job as well. I should have just said I was already working, but I am an honest guy.
Have a good one......I am going for some lager....I tell a lie, its diet coke for me....
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We are in Britain, this IS good weather
Jim
Good point well made....
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Thanks guys.
They don't run a salsa club, they just say they want some salsa.
They type of dancing is just, waltzes, foxtrots etc etc. Which generally, I am happy with, as I do quite a few of these, but I just wanted to run it through you guys for anything I maybe missing.
The salsa is the one, i was unsure of, but again this forum provides the answers. WHich is great.
Any more would be good, thanks for your help.
I just now hope the weather improves...
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I am doing the annual Church summer ball tomorrow in a marquee within the Church grounds.
This is run by a group of people of mixed ages. They have a two year cycle, one year the 'younger' members arrange it the following year the 'older' members arrange it.
This year is the 'older' members turn.
Last year was a great night, we had an artist and disco a few games and everyone had a great time. (Aprt from England losing to Portugal on the same day)
This year, instead of artist they want some sequence/modern/ballroom and salsadancing.
I do have a few cd's of this music that always get me through, but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing the boat with any obvious tracks.
I would appreciate any advice on the salsa front as this is not my strongest point.
Thanks
Neil
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Yes, play 2/3 times a week in summer.
Presently play off 18.
Play at Duxbury Park, Chorley.. Beacon Park, Upholland. Regents Park, Bolton and recently started playing Garstang Golf Club.
Really enjoy the game, just wish I could get better. Enjoy trying though...
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If it make you feel any better, I am having the same issues as you...
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I always slow it down, leaving time for a couple of lively ones......
Recently after the 'dummy' big finish:
Hokey Cokey.....Only Started this recently and it goes down great after New York New York.
The Irish Rover.......
The finish on time to Ricky Tomlinson's "Are you lookin at me"
By this time they are all knackered. and want to sit down...they think I have played a few extra as New Yourk New York was the expected finish and every one goes home happy....
:good: :good:
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Private party on Friday. No celebration, this guy just books a room, a dj and an artist. He does 4 a year, I DJ at two of them. Friday is a comedy night, with a comedian I do quite a few parties with.
Saturday & Sunday is got to be a garden day, I have things growing back in the garden, before I have had the chance to clear away all the 'dead' from last year.
Sunday, obviously I will be having my 18 holes of golf first....
Have a good one.
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Apple or Rhubarb?
I am a serious Apple man with thick custard......but not while I am on this ruddy diet........ :damn:
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:welcome:
Welcome to the surprise party........
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The world really has gone mad............
Bad Accident = Tickets For Sale.
in The DJ's United Arms
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Andy, really hope your daughter is back fighting fit soon. Good luck to you and family.....