Scott / Wasyluka Reception

9/26/09. Tonight I was back at the Fabulous Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, AL for Amy and Tim's wedding reception. Amy and Tim are both Lawyers and one of the funniest couple I have got to work with. The reception started jumping as soon as Tim and Amy made their entrances. But Amy dad, Mr. Scott, was the life of the party. He stayed out on the dance floor all night with Amy and Tim. I even had to play the Stanky Legg for Mr. Scott. Apparently it's his ring tone. All in all I have another great party under my belt.

Spain Park High School Homecoming

9/25/09. Tonight was Spain Park's Homecoming. I did this show last year, and it was no where near the amount of excitement that it was this year. I think there was at least twice as many kids there this year, and they stayed all night long. The Homecoming Queen even stayed til the end. But these kids are awesome and I love getting to do their Prom and Homecomings. They have fun, they scream, they sing, they dance and all in all just get wild. Rock On Jags! Congrats for the win on the field and at the dance.

Homecoming For the Home Schooled

9/19/09. I know what your thinking. How can you have a homecoming if you're home schooled? Truth is I don't know either, but this was one great group of kids. They had a lot of fun all night long, which goes to show you that some things just can't be taught in school. Like how to have a good time. I had a great time, the kids had a great time and so did their parents. I will definitely be doing this again next year.

Children's Miracle Network @ Macy's

9/15/09. This afternoon I grabbed my DJ equipment and head back over to Macy's for a charity event for the Children's Miracle Network. They are trying to raise awareness for their new project. Apparently they are encouraging people to have dinner parties to raise money for the network which Macy's will then match. How super nice of them. Hope all goes well. There are many people in need now-a-days, especially with the holidays creeping in.

Giger / Lee Reception

9/12/09. Today was a very special day. Not only was it Emily and Josh's wedding, but it was also my birthday. I usually never work on my birthday but this year I made and exception. The main reason being well, Emily requested me, and I have never been to Louisiana. Oh yeah, I failed to mention that this wedding was 6 hours away. Now after this wedding I have been to 46 different states. Anyway, we had a great time. Emily and Josh were a wonderful couple and their friends and family came to party. They even ordered the Cool Shots Photobooth. They danced and sang and took pictures all night. We even put together the best instant photobooth wedding album to date. They took so many pictures that we ran out of room in the book for all of them. If you're looking for something new and exciting at your reception you should really consider the Cool Shots Photobooth. Congratulations Josh and Emily. Thanks for everything, including the birthday cake you guys got me. That was awesome.

Bowser / LaFon Reception

9/5/09. Tonight was the first day of college football and Noah and Alicia's wedding reception. Having your wedding in the fall in Alabama can be tragic if not planned well. In Alabama, fall weddings are optional because football is way more important. The next three months will set the mood of the entire state for the whole year. So, in order to combat this, Noah and Alicia did the right thing and had a TV with the game on. If this is not a part of your vision for your wedding reception then you need to get married in the off season. I did a wedding last year during the Alabama / Georgia game and only 40 out of 150 guest showed up. It's not that there friends and family didn't want to be there, It's just easier to send a gift and stay at home to watch the game. Anyway, we had a wonderful time. I got to play music that I like. Phish, Panic, Grateful Dead, moe. Which is the music they wanted. This was the first wedding where I got to bust out a Mike's Groove and a Tweezer Reprise. Fun, fun, fun. Also, the Feel The Beat Light Design made the conference center at the Carraway-Davie House look phenomenal. Thanks Noah and Alicia for letting me be a part of your special day. I hope you guys have fun in Greece. Also thanks to Randi Funderburg for refering me.

Tailgate Party - Galleria Woods

9/4/09. This afternoon I grabbed the Feel The Beat Cash Machine and headed over to Hoover for the Galleria Woods assisted living communities 2009 Tailgating Kick-off. Everyone was encouraged to wear the favorite colleges colors to the barbecue. I was joined by the Hoover High School Band and Cheerleaders who were there to help bring out the football festivities. They did a few numbers and routines followed by Cash Machine, where we gave a lucky resident some money off of there rent and an associate a paid day off. Fun, Fun, Fun was had by all and now I'm officially ready for some football. I NEED MORE COWBELL!!!

Karaoke @ Papa Saia's

9/2/09. It's the beginning of another wonderful month of Karaoke at Papa Saia's. If your not here on Wednesday nights, then you need to reevaluate what you're doing with your time. We got great specials on Beer and Wings, plus we got prizes for participation. Come on, get it together and join all the cool kids in Alabaster on Wednesday nights.

Southern Bridal Show @ the BJCC

8/30/09. Today was the years biggest Bridal Show at the BJCC. Feel The Beat was there along side the Cool Shots Photobooth to help future brides get some knowledge on the wedding business. There was an amazing turn out and all in all an awesome show. Many of the cities most reputable vendors were there and as always the best fashion show in the state. Hope all your planning goes well.

McManus / Fill Reception

8/29/09. After leaving Macy's I headed over to the Historic Rucker Place for Emily and Jason's Wedding Reception. These kids were awesome and spared no expense to make sure their friends and family had a great time. They had an awesome buffet complete with shrimp and grits, plus they had a full bar to help loosen everybody up and head out to the dance floor. This party was jumping from the beginning and just when I thought it couldn't get anymore fun... they busted out the double dutch. oh yeah. This was a crazy game of poker. Thanks Jason and Emily. Hope you guys have fun in Mexico.

Family Fun Day @ Macy's

8/29/09. This morning I hauled my equipment up to the third floor of Macy's for Family Fun Day. This event was to help kick-off college football for Alabama fans. The Alabama cheerleaders and of coarse Big Al were there to perform and for a few photo opportunities. There were clowns doing face painting and balloon animals, the Hoover police department was also there taking finger prints of kids and the good people at Fuse were handing out free drinks. They had a great turn out, a lot of fun and I got my picture with Big Al.

Game Show Mania - Coosa Valley Medical Center

8/28/09. This afternoon I brought the game show back out and took it to B&A Warehouse for a lunch time show for the Coosa Valley Medical Center. We played about 6 rounds of Jeopardy and everyone in the room got to play. I couldn't have payed for a better audience. This folks loved the game show and stayed interactive the whole time, helping each other, shouting answers and laughing at those who needed laughing at. This was a real fun event and I'm glad our new salesperson Lindsey Mason was there to take pictures for me.

Fall Carnival - Liberty Park Middle School

8/27/09. This afternoon Scott and headed over to Liberty Park Middle School for their fall carnival. I was the DJ and Scott ran the Cool Shots Photobooth. The teachers and staff at Liberty Park set up many different activities for the kids like face painting, putting, frisbee toss and others. But the real deal was the music. These kids were party animals. They did everything I wanted them to do. They even did the Limbo. That's right, the limbo. Day-O. This was just the first of 4 event I will be doing for them this year. This is gonna be fun.

Game Show Mania - Town Village

8/25/09. This afternoon I packed up the game show and took it to Hoover for a special double event for the Town Village assisted living community. We did one show in the morning for the residence and another in the evening for the staff. The older folks loved all the categories about the 1940's and 50's and the staff had lots of fun with some of my more current questions about 80's fashion and SEC football. All was great and went well. I'll be back.

Eric Chamber's 50th B-Day

8/22/09. Today I drove back to Mississippi for Eric Chamber's 50th B-Day party. Mary Grace Chambers arranged for the party to be at their house which was taylor made to throw partys. They have a huge back patio area complete with pool, wrap around bar, custom sitting areas and a fire pit. Wow! This was one great party. These kinds of events are always my favorites. Everyone who showed had a great time and danced the night away. I was really glad to be a part of this special event. Happy Birthday Eric. Sorry no pictures. I really wished I had my camera.

Maintenance Mania! 2009

8/18/09. Tonight I headed for the capital city of Montgomery for Maintenance Mania! I did this event last year for the Apartment Association and they had me back again this year. I know what you're thinking. What is maintenance mania? Well, the best way to describe it would be the Handyman Olympics. Handymen from all over the state gather each year to compete in events like ceiling fan repair, refrigerator repair, door knob changing, a custom race car event, and of coarse the Karaoke Idol award. I even tried my hand at a couple of events and found out that if this DJ thing doesn't work out... I'm becoming a handyman. That right you heard me... Watch out guys I'm coming for your belts. Again, thanks to the National Apartment Association for letting me be a part of such a fun event.

Poore / Roberts Reception

8/15/09. Tonight it was back to Mountain View Gardens and Ballroom for Julie and Benny's Wedding Reception. This was only a two hour reception so I had to pack a lot of excitement into one big wham bam thank you maam. But even with time restraints we had a fun party celebrating Julie and Benny. They even ordered the Cool Shots Photobooth to add some extra fun. The guest really loved the show and the photobooth, so to sum up this event.... Success. Congrats Julie and Benny. Have fun in Mexico.

Lauren & Caroline's B-Day Party?

8/14/09. Tonight I made my way to Mt. Laurel for Lauren and Caroline's B-Day party. I did this party last year and it was so wild that these kids almost busted through the floor. Seriously! This year, the kids were a year older and a little too cool to dance at the party. They are at that age where they want to socialize and are afraid that if they dance someone will laugh at them. The parents seemed to be a little disappointed at first but , after the party was over the kids said that they had a great time. They might not have danced all that much but they did bide their time by playing a game of duck duck goose. Yeah, i said it. That was definitely a first for me. They also bounced around a couple of blow-up animals. Anyway, I still have faith in these kids. They do know how to party. I've seen it. They'll come back around soon enough and rejoin the ranks of the Briarwood ragers.

Vinson / McKay Reception

8/8/09. Tonight it was back to the American Village barn for Katie and Doug's Wedding Reception. This was one reception I wish I could do every weekend. Doug and Katie have some of the coolest friends and family, plus one of the best wedding parties I have dealt with. From the customized introductions until the very last note of Brad Paisley's "Then" they stayed on the dance floor. They wanted to party and I gave it to them. Thanks Doug and Katie for such a wonderful time and congratulations. You guys are just so cute.

Corner High School 10 Year Reunion

8/7/09. Tonight both JPoe and I were at the B&A Warehouse for a couple of class reunions. I was in the glass room for the Corner High School class of 1999 reunion. This was a very fun party and wild party. I even got to meet up with an old friend. This party was right up my alley since I graduated in '98. The music was easy and these folks wanted to get crunk (I don't like that word cause I'm not sure of it's meaning) Click Here for the urban dictionary definition. I didn't get to take many pictures, but I think that was a good thing. What happens at the class reunion: Stays at the class reunion.

Karaoke @ Papa Saia's

8/5/09. It's the beginning of another great month at Papa Saia's in Alabaster. This event is an absolute joy to do every week. Even though I feel that karaoke is the lowest form of DJing, the folks at Papa Saia's always make me wanna come back. If you like singing (good or bad) this is the place to be on Wednesdays. Great people and great beer specials make this an event you'll want to put on your calender.

Riley & Rachel's B-Day Party

8/4/09. Tonight was a Tuesday and also Rachel and Riley's B-Day Party. I love going to the Riverchase Country Club for any event. The staff is absolute wonderful and the guests are always A+. Tonight was no exception. These kids partied hard all night. So much that I had to stay an extra hour and a half. Happy Birthday Girls. Rock On!

Josh & Mandy's Wedding Party

8/1/09. Tonight was a very laid back wedding party for Josh & Mandy at the Carrington Lakes Club House in Trussville. They didn't want all the bells and whistles that come with a Feel The Beat DJ but they were still in need of some entertainment. I played a lot of 80's type music until the alcohol kicked in. Then the lights went off and the dancing began. They even ordered the karaoke package which also went over very well. Hope all the best for you guys. Sorrry no pics.

Karaoke @ Casey's Sports Bar

7/30/09. Tonight I moved on over to the Sheraton in Birmingham for Karaoke at Casey's Sports Bar and Grille. This was the second time Feel The Beat has done this event, and I hope to do it again soon. These people were ready to go once I walked in the door. There were lots of good people and good singers too. Oh yeah, I think the drinks were flowing freeing too (which is an added plus when doing karaoke).

Romero / Reeves Reception

7/25/09. Tonight I hauled all my equipment up to the 32nd floor of the Harbert Center for Nate and Karen's reception at the Summit Club. These kids have an awesome story. They have known each other for over 10 years and have been dating for about 18 months. Nate even told me that he has been waiting to marry this girl for 10 years now. Anyway the party was great, everyone had a good time and stars fell on Alabama. I even did the Feel The Beat Lighting design in 2 rooms. Congrats Karen and Nate. Have fun in Mexico. Arriba!