The B-Sharp Entertainment Blog

B-Sharp Entertainment is proud to be taking part in the 2010 Lafrance Hospitality Company Bridal Fair. It’s happening on Sunday, February 7th from Noon to 3 pm, and it’s taking place at Rachel’s Lakeside in Dartmouth. Lafrance is the name behind some of the area’s best-known venues, including White’s of Westport, Rachel’s Lakeside, and one of my personal favorites, Bittersweet Farm.

This year’s show is sure to be a hit, with a fantastic array of vendors and a continuous fashion show by Carmen Fashions Bridal and Slade Formal Wear. Please stop by and see the B-Sharp display in the Bellagio Room, Booth 7. We’ll have our Bose sound system set up, and we’re looking forward to speaking with you about your upcoming wedding.

Here’s the complete list of participating vendors, as of this writing:

Angela Greenlaw Photography
B-Sharp Entertainment
Blockhead Band
Brycin Productions
Christine’s Academy of Dance
Creative Visions
Decoflations
Delightful Designs
Designer Cakes by Ann’s Place
Erickson’s Florist
Folia
Hampton Inn – Fall River/Westport
Holiday Travel
Illustrous Day Spa
KC Photography
Kristyn Nordstrom Photography
M.C. Music Productions
Milestone Flower Shop
Music on Wheels
Nancy’s Bakery
New Episode Salon & Spa
ProSound Entertainment
Salon Salon Limo
Scotty’s Limo
Silva’s Store
Video Excellence
Wingate Photography
Xavier’s Flower Shop

Brides-to-be can pre-register for the show here.

Rachel’s Lakeside is located at 950 State Road, Dartmouth MA. For more information about the show, please call them at 508-636-4044.

Just a quick reminder that Hawthorne Country Club‘s annual bridal show is taking place on January 10, 2010 from Noon to 3pm. Admission is free, and the show features some of Hawthorne’s most recommended vendors. This is a great opportunity to see the latest trends, chat with wedding professionals, and take advantage of special pricing and offers that many exhibitors offer. In short, it’s a great way to start a new year of wedding planning.

Hawthorne Country Club is located at 970 Tucker Road in North Dartmouth MA.

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, I thought I’d take a moment and highlight some great gift ideas for the DJ on your gift list. Whether the person you’re shopping for is a beginner DJ with dreams of becoming the next David Guetta, or a professional entertainer who already owns more sound equipment than he or she needs (we’re all guilty of this), these products are sure to please every DJ this season.

Under $100: Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones

I’ve been using these headphones since 1992, and they’re known throughout the broadcasting industry for their durability, portability, and most importantly, their great sound. While they don’t have the bulky appearance of “DJ” headphones made by companies like Pioneer and Denon, these Sony headphones are far more accurate musically, and they sound every bit as good as headphones costing hundreds of dollars more. Best features: The folding design that makes them easy to stow away in your gear bag, and the drawstring carrying bag that they come with. Priced below $75, these headphones are a great buy.

Under $200: Rock N Roller MultiCart Equipment Cart

Fact: DJs love to spend money on items that make noise or emit beams of multicolored light. DJs generally do not think about how to work smarter, which is why the Rock N Roller R8 MultiCart makes a perfect gift. With a 350-pound capacity and inflatable rubber tires, this really is the best way to get heavy DJ gear from your car into the venue without breaking a sweat (or your back). Best feature: The cart collapses to fit in even the most compact vehicles.

Under $400: Hercules DJ Console RMX Pro Control Surface with Audio Interface

Let’s face it: DJing with a laptop computer gives you tremendous flexibility, but having a hardware controller for your software absolutely turbocharges the whole experience. I like the Hercules DJ Console RMX Pro for a few reasons: First, it’s got a built-in multichannel sound card. Second, it’s compatible with a number of different DJ software programs. Third, it’s extremely portable, weighing in at just over 10 pounds. Why stand over your laptop and look like you’re typing when the Hercules DJ Console gives you so much more control of your music? With a little practice, you’ll wonder how you got by for so long without this.

Under $500: Tonium Pacemaker P666 Pocket-Sized DJ System

This is one of my favorite new products – it’s a full-featured DJ mixing system, and it fits in the palm of your hand. Meet the Pacemaker, the sole product made by Tonium. Featuring two independent mp3 player decks and a touch-sensitive crossfader, the Pacemaker is all your favorite DJ needs to rock the party anywhere, anytime. The Pacemaker’s got pitch control, looping, and a stable of powerful effects, all of which you can access with a swipe of your finger. I bought my Pacemaker in August, and in less than an hour I was up and running, mixing and blending my favorite songs the very same way I do with my computer-based DJ setup.

Over $1000: Numark NS7 DJ Turntable Controller with Serato ITCH Software

For the DJ who has everything (or almost everything), Numark’s NS7 DJ Turntable Controller will surely make them smile. Brand new in 2009, the NS7 was developed for use with ITCH, the newest program from the DJ software gurus at Serato. With motorized turntable platters and a built-in mixer as well as pre-mapped buttons and durable construction, this is currently one of the hottest DJ products on the market right now.

I really loved working with Angela & Ryan, so much that I selected one of their photos for the cover of my latest brochure. They first contacted me in 2008 thanks to a recommendation from the Hawthorne Country Club, and from our first meeting I could tell that their wedding was going to be an amazing time. What I didn’t know until just a few weeks before the wedding is that I’d be working with some of my favorite vendors that night… a bonus for me! More on that in a moment.

Angela & Ryan have great taste in music – I’m pretty sure their guests knew they were in for a fun night when the wedding party came in to Def Leppard’s “Let’s Get Rocked”, followed by the bride and groom’s entrance to Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell”. During dinner, they requested a mix of 80s and 90s songs, which were a big hit with their guests. Something else that made the night extra-special: the addition of a photo booth, supplied by my good friends Bob & Michelle Carpenter at Main Event Weddings. While there are some companies who provide booths that are modern versions of the kinds you’d find in movie theaters and skating rinks in the 1980s, Main Event’s version is much cooler and way more fun. This is especially evident in the pictures below. Main Event also provides DJ and videography services; I frequently recommend Bob’s services to clients when I’m not available to assist.

On to the dancing: The dance floor filled quickly as I delivered a mix that started with tried-and-true party favorites and moved into more recent hits, including the Flo Rida and Kanye West songs on Angela & Ryan’s request list. At the end of the night, everyone filled the floor for Journey’s “Faithfully”, followed by Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets To Paradise”. It was a great way to end the night.

Photos are provided courtesy of Neto Studio. Steve Neto is great to work with, and as you can tell by the pictures, he takes some exceptional shots.

Angela & Ryan’s First Dance: “True Companion” – Marc Cohn
Cake Cutting: “Pour Some Sugar On Me” – Def Leppard
Bride/Father Dance: “Over The Rainbow” – Iz Kamakawiwo’ole
Groom/Mother Dance: “What A Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
Last Dance: “Faithfully” – Journey
Farewell Dance: “Two Tickets To Paradise” – Eddie Money

The bride and groom

The wedding cake.

First Dance.

The cake cutting.

Bob and Michelle Carpenter showing off the Main Event Weddings Photobooth

Fun in the photobooth.

The Cha-Cha Slide... Can you go down low?

Dancing Queens

Shorty got low...low...low...low...

It was great to have one of my DJ colleagues also working the event.

Slow Dance

This is the shot that made it onto my brochure.

The Last Dance.

Mark your calendars – one of the area’s best fall wedding fairs is coming up in just a few weeks. It’s LeBaron Hills Country Club‘s annual bridal show, and it’s taking place on November 22nd from 11 to 3. This really is a great show. For one thing, it’s got a great mix of vendors. Andrew Beuttler and his staff personally select the exhibitors who take part, so you can be confident knowing that you’re meeting with true professionals. Here’s another great reason to attend… it’s free, with prize giveaways taking place every half-hour.

Most of this area’s bridal shows take place in January and February, so this is a fantastic opportunity to get a sneak-peek at 2010 wedding trends and hopefully cross a few “to-do’s” off of your checklist. Be sure to stop by the B-Sharp booth and say hello! For more information, or to download a flyer for the show, click here.