Personally, I love the month of May. It symbolizes the transition from spring to summer, gardens grow and new summer music hits the airwaves.
May is also a month where there is a wider range of DJ opportunities. In addition to weddings and other pre-planned events, there are graduation and alumni bashes, proms, and in Western Massachusetts Pride celebrations. That’s a lot of parties requiring a disc jockey with the passion, musical knowledge and experience to keep the festivities going.
During Pride weekend in Northampton, MA, I hosted the early dance party at Diva’s Nightclub. Doors opened at 5 and by 6 the club was thumping and the music was pumping. I played a variety of new and classic dance tunes, including the latest remixes from Lady Gaga, Cascada, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Ke$ha and Sean Kingston. Right before my shift ended I dropped Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll” and the dance floor exploded with people cheering and singing. It was an amazing way to end my set.
Last weekend I had the pleasure to DJ Framingham State College’s Alumni Reunion Dinner Dance. While setting up I received a huge hug from Bobby Walmsley (the hugger) the college’s Alumni & Development Coordinator. FSC is a special place for me. During my freshman year I was a disc jockey with WDJM Radio and was known on campus for having the loudest sound system. Not much has changed since then.
The event was a lot of fun and the music was a mix of ballads, oldies, line dances and country. The college honored the class of 1960 and the dance floor was busy all evening. I had a great time and hope to be back again next year.