DJ Stone Crazy
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DJ Stone Crazy
ParticipantOrlando folks used to talk like this back in the 90s. Not necessarily the new Ibiza. Still, heads did swell. After Rolling Stone magazine did an article on the EDM scene, everybody and their grandmother wanted to be a DJ. Yet, you should see some of the dudes who used to be big in our town. No more can they charge ten dollars at the door and expect a crowd. Not even at a bar. If Las Vegas is the new Ibiza, that means I won’t have to pay a European company in order to play my MP3s. (No offense, Phil.)
ParticipantD-Jam, post: 9945 wrote: In Chicago, I’ve seen a few clubs try to do a metal night on weeknights, but they all failed. The reason is most true metal-heads are into hard dive bars, punk bars, and biker bars. The place normally filled with “pretty people” buying bottles is a hard sell on most true metal-heads. Not to mention they want $1 beers as opposed to $6 domestics and $12 martinis.
PLUS…the music in these spots tends to be formulaic. You think the DJs would come in playing stuff from local bands and unknown talented bands, but the night ends up more being the typical hair band favorites most normal people will ask for. So rather than some unknown band, you end up with Journey, Poison, Ratt, Winger, Bon Jovi, and maybe some Metallica and GnR. I have yet to hear any of these guys try even Slayer or Anthrax. Again, the crowd wants happy bar favorites.
The die-hard metal guys I also notice like live bands, but will tolerate DJs who know the music. Places I’ve seen that do metal will combine it with punk and hard rock. Usually spots like Exit or Neo in Chicago. I just have yet to see anything similar to the LA scene of the 80s where “pretty people” go to the posh clubs and dance all night to rock music,
The spot I had success was a dive bar. Somewhat. Your words reinforce my belief on going retro.
ParticipantOkay, before you do a proposition, pick a dead night the bar has. Then, see if there’s any drink specials on that night. Some dead nights have them. Now, tell the bar owner you want to do something on the dead night. Then, if he or she has a drink special, promise to promote that too. “I want to do a metal event on this night. I plan to advertise whatever specials you may have because I realize as a bar owner you want to make money.” The keyword is “money”. You might might want to work for booze at first. Then, when the night picks up, that’s when you ask for money. Maybe, percentage of the bar. Phrase your proposal on how the bar CAN make money. Don’t go making huge promises the bar WILL make money. If the night fails, it makes you look lame. There really isn’t any magic, bro. Just speak from your heart.
ParticipantI would go retro. Maybe, 80s and 90s metal. I had success with an eighties metal night. I don’t know what kind of metal you referring too. Yet, in my experience, the ladies prefer Quiet Riot and Ratt over Cannibal Corpse. (Yea, I dug up old stuff.) You really don’t have to beat match. Yet, I would harmonic mix just like I would any other music. Hope this helps.
ParticipantCheck out some of the down tempo music or nu-jazz music (sometimes it’s called future jazz). Younger crowds like this kind of music chill music. Smooth jazz is for the older folks.
ParticipantI like the site. Yet, I would suggest making the words easier to read. Maybe, use black outline on your letters…if that can be done. Another thing I would do is include photos….especially of women. Many people on the Internet don’t read. Yet, they’ll damn sure look for pics.
ParticipantNo matter the bpm, if the notes match, you can pull off the mix. I do it all the time.
ParticipantMichael M. Hughes, post: 7369 wrote: It’s nice that she wanted to share the embroidery on her jeans pockets with you. You must have played well.
Yea, her and her friends had a good time. The photo was her idea.
ParticipantTry disco like the Bee Gees, ABBA or Hot Chocolate’s “You Sexy Thang.”
September 10, 2011 at 10:18 pm in reply to: How Do You 'Actually' Feel When Your Work Is Criticised ? #1001645ParticipantWhen it comes to DJing, I have yet heard criticism that was helpful. As others enjoy my mix, some nitwit takes it upon themselves to badmouth my music choice.
ParticipantAw, man, just when I was thinking about hiring some go-go dancers. Common sense would dictate the music should come first. Then worry about the add-on things.
ParticipantLike it has been before in this thread, I wouldn’t work with the promoter again. When I promoted other DJs in the past, I at least had an idea of how they’re sets was going to sound. Either the promoter is new in the game or don’t know what he’s doing.
ParticipantWith five years behind you, I think you have a right to be picky. Here’s what I would go. Would you have fun doing it? What about the money? After five years, it’s time for folks to pay you cash. The days of doing stuff free is over. Also, how’s the owner of the place? If the person gives you bad vibes, trust what you feel and walk away.
ParticipantDj iceman, post: 5118 wrote: hip-hop djs have no musicality and dont listen to anything but hip-hop (i thingk thats a dumb onre there)
Hip-hop is my main thing. yet, I surprise folks when I dig up rock. Some people are plain ignut.
Participant1. My D!ck by Mickey Avalon
2. Rich B!tch by Die Antwoord
3. F*ck The Pain Away by Peaches
4. The Whisper Song by The Ying Yang Twins
5. Who’s Your Daddy by Benny BenassiThat’s my current favorites as of now.
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