Kurt Cobain died 17 years ago today.
From 1993-1995, Nirvana (and a host of other grunge rock) was the soundtrack of Centennial Hall - my dorm at Truman State University. Listening to Kurt’s scratchy tone reminds me of coming back from class in the late afternoon or getting ready to roll out on a Friday night.
This acoustic version of Come As You Are is one of my favorites. My favorite lyric? It's simple:
Come as you are,
As you were
As I want you to be
As a friend
Enjoy!
April 5, 2011
February 23, 2011
Chris and Tessie's Setlist
A broken leg (the groom was injured just a week before the wedding) and a steady rain throughout the night didn't stop this couple and their guests from getting down all night. Chris, Tessie and their mostly out of town guests had a great time dancing to some classic disco and hip hop.
It was a fabulous night at the Scripps Seaside Forum in La Jolla.
For me, I was excited to finally get to a gig after a long winter break and bust out some new material such as Rihanna's "S&M" and Pink's "Raise Your Glass." We even had a little time for some girly pop with "Party in the U.S.A."
And the night ended sweetly with Train's, "Marry Me," a song that I'm sure I will hear a few more times this year. :)
| Song | Artist | |
| First Dance | Someone Like You | Van Morrison |
| Parents Dance | I Hope You Dance | LeeAnn Womack |
| First Set | Let's Stay Together | Al Green |
| Billie Jean | Michael Jackson | |
| Motownphilly | Boyz II Men | |
| Poison | Bell Biv Devoe | |
| Just Dance | Lady Gaga | |
| California Gurls | Katy Perry | |
| Like a G6 | Far East Movement | |
| S&M | Rihanna | |
| Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison | |
| La Bamba | Richie Valens | |
| Cake Cutting | Sweetest Thing | U2 |
| The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra | |
| My Girl | The Temptations | |
| Start Me Up | Rolling Stones | |
| Don't Stop Believing | Journey | |
| Shake Your Booty | K.C. & the Sunshine Band | |
| Tequila | The Champs | |
| That's The Way (I Like It) | K.C. & the Sunshine Band | |
| Play That Funky Music | Wild Cherry | |
| September | Earth, Wind and Fire | |
| P.Y.T. | Michael Jackson | |
| I Gotta Feeling | Black Eyed Peas | |
| We Are Family | Sister Sledge | |
| Hot, Hot, Hot | Buster Poindexter | |
| Love Shack | B-52s | |
| Hey Ya | Outkast | |
| Thriller | Michael Jackson | |
| Dynamite | Taio Cruz | |
| Firework | Katy Perry | |
| DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again | Usher | |
| 2012 | Jay Sean | |
| Raise Your Glass | Pink | |
| Club Can't Handle Me | Flo Rida | |
| Whoomp! There It Is | Tag Team | |
| Forget You | Cee Lo Green | |
| Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond | |
| Funkytown | Donna Summer | |
| Shout | Isley Brothers | |
| Mony Mony | Billy Idol | |
| Party in the U.S.A. | Miley Cyrus | |
| Marry Me | Train | |
| Last Dance | Livin' On A Prayer | Bon Jovi |
January 17, 2011
Blogging Resumed
With a hectic schedule in October and the crazy November/December holiday season, I got way behind on blogging. In fact, I had a lot of material ready, I just had not got around to actually publishing anything. So you'll start seeing (or continue seeing) a flood of gig videos, recommendations, thank you notes, updates and hopefully a return to "My Favorite Lyric Tuesday."
I hope this message finds all of you well and that the new year is moving along wonderfully.
I hope this message finds all of you well and that the new year is moving along wonderfully.
Finally, Bobby Earle (a fellow wedding vendor) says "blog posts are boring without photos." With that in mind here is a photo from a wedding last year (incidentally he took this picture.) It's my dear friend Natasha and I ... and bunny ears.
January 5, 2011
Jamie and Cody Say Thanks
Justin,
Thank you for doing a superb job DJ-ing our wedding. You made it fun, entertaining and very memorable. I really liked your personal touches. Thanks for such a JOB WELL DONE! It was a pleasure working with you!
Jamie and Cody Selman
Thank you for doing a superb job DJ-ing our wedding. You made it fun, entertaining and very memorable. I really liked your personal touches. Thanks for such a JOB WELL DONE! It was a pleasure working with you!
Jamie and Cody Selman
December 23, 2010
A December Wedding to Remember
The final wedding of a fabulous 2010 was at the Lodge at Torrey Pines where I had a great time entertaining Jamie and Cody, as well as their mostly out of town guests. They were so ready to party, that the bride and her bridesmaids were up and on the dance floor before the dinner was completed.
When that happens you know it's going to be a good time.
When that happens you know it's going to be a good time.
A big thanks to my "partner in crime" Emily Smiley, who I worked with on this night, as well as a handful in 2010. It was a great year and I look forward to another fun filled year as I continue to create memories through music.
Enjoy this gig video and for a full recap of all the songs I played that night, here is the setlist.
Enjoy this gig video and for a full recap of all the songs I played that night, here is the setlist.
December 21, 2010
Jamie and Cody's Setlist
This year closed out with a fun December wedding at the Lodge at Torrey Pines. In fact, the party was so hopping that the guests and wedding party could not wait to get on the dance floor ... literally. The four course dinner was interrupted with some impromptu dancing. Once that happened, I knew we were in for something special.
I also particularly enjoyed kicking off the first dance set with Chicken Fried. Here in SoCal, I do not have the opportunity to play much country music, but I do love that Zac Brown Band song and it's perfect to kick of a dance set.
Here's the setlist.
I also particularly enjoyed kicking off the first dance set with Chicken Fried. Here in SoCal, I do not have the opportunity to play much country music, but I do love that Zac Brown Band song and it's perfect to kick of a dance set.
Here's the setlist.
| Song | Artist | |
| First Dance | From This Moment | Shania Twain |
| Father/Daugther Dance | Walk With You | Edwin Mcain |
| Mother/Son Dance | Through the Years | Kenny Rogers |
| First Set | Let's Stay Together | Al Green |
| Chicken Fried | Zac Brown Band | |
| I Want You Back | Jackson 5 | |
| Just Dance | Lady Gaga | |
| California Gurls | Katy Perry | |
| Like a G6 | Far East Movement | |
| Forget You | Cee Lo Green | |
| Yeah | Usher | |
| Montel Party Break | DJ Emotion | |
| Jump | House of Pain | |
| Poison | Bell Biv Devoe | |
| Right Round | Flo Rida | |
| Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond | |
| P.Y.T. | Michael Jackson | |
| Cake Cutting | Marry Me | Train |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Plain White T's | |
| Second Set | The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra |
| Let's Get it On | Al Green | |
| Hypnotize | Notorious B.I.G. | |
| California Love | Dr. Dre | |
| DJ Got Us Falling In Love Again | Usher | |
| We R Who We R | Kesha | |
| Break Your Heart | Taio Cruz | |
| California Love | Pitbull | |
| Boom Boom Pow | Black Eyed Peas | |
| You Give Love a Bad Name | Bon Jovi | |
| Jessie's Girl | Rick Springfield | |
| Love Shack | B-52s | |
| OMG | Usher | |
| Baby Got Back | Sir Mix A Lot | |
| Sexual Healing | Al Green | |
| Your Everything | Keith Urban | |
| Don't Stop Believing | Journey | |
| Bizarre Love Triangle | New Order | |
| Funky Cold Medina | Tone Loc | |
| Bust A Move | Young MC | |
| Bad Romance | Lady Gaga | |
| Your Love Is My Drug | Kesha | |
| Dynamite | Taio Cruz | |
| Only Girl in The World | Rihanna | |
| The Time (Dirty Bit) | Black Eyed Peas | |
| Club Can't Handle Me | Flo Rida | |
| I Gotta Feeling | Black Eyed Peas | |
| Do You Remember | Jay Sean | |
| Last Dance | Hey Soul Sister | Train |
November 2, 2010
Spooktacular Night at the Del
It's been a few years since I've DJ'd a Halloween party. What a great way to get back into the swing of things with having the honor of spinning at the inaugural Hotel del Coronado Halloween party. Platinum Pro provided an awesome dance floor, Emily Smiley planned it out to a tee, and Pam Scott took some great shots of the historic Crown Room, where the dance party took place. Check out Pam's pictures.
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