Dec 11th Wed Afternoon Mix on KRFC Ft Collins

Dec 11th 2013

Below is the playlist from my weekly radio show on commercial-free community radio. This is in no way a reflection of the kind of music that I typically play at a wedding or other private event. For more about the fascinating differences between DJing live events and DJing on the radio please scroll down to the end of this post.

Complete listing of all my playlists are available here
http://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=krfc&djuid=80




1:01pm Dr. Dog “Lonesome” from Be the Void CD Album (Anti 2012)

1:08pm Second Hand Smokers “Cleopatra” from One More First CD Album (Second Hand Smokers 2011) L

1:17pm Cass McCombs “Meet me At The Mannequin Factory” from Big Wheel and Others MP3 Album (Domino 2013)

1:21pm Ray LaMontagne “Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's A Shame)” from Gossip in the Grain CD Album (RCA 2008)

1:25pm Harry Belefonte “Yonder Come Day” from The Long Road To Freedom (Unknown)

1:29pm Galaxies “At The Zoo With You” from Galaxies Christmas 2011 MP3 Single (Unknown 2011) L

1:33pm Son Seals “Going Back Home” from 35x35 Comp (Alligator Records)

1:41pm The Raconteurs “Old Enough (Bluegrass Version)” from Brioken Boy Soldiers CD Album (Third Man 2006)

1:48pm Mosey West “The Next Breakdown” from Bermuda CD EP (Mosey West 2013) L

1:55pm The Jelly Roll All Stars “Nine Below Zero” from Must Be Jelly: Live At WROX in Clarksdale, Mississippi CD Album (Severn Records 2004)

1:58pm Tommy Castro “Suitcase Full Of Blues” from Can't Keep A Good Man Down CD Album (Blind Pig 1997)

2:02pm Stella Luce “Broken Heart” from Entropy (Independant 2010) L

2:05pm Rich With Friends “My Dogs” from One Step Closer CD Album (Rich With Friends 2012) L

2:09pm Longest Day Of The Year “Bury Books With Bone” from Turn Into the Ground CD Album (Mulewax 2012) L

2:13pm Peter Gabriel “I Don't Remember” from Down To Earth MP3 Single (Walt Disney 2008)

2:17pm Neil Diamond “Thank The Lord For The Nightime” from 10 Favorites (Promo) CD Album (Columbia 2009)

2:20pm Janis Joplin “Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)” from 18 Essentail Songs Digital‑Library Album (Sony BMG 1995)

2:24pm Britton Deuel “Reveal” from Sky Between the Pines CD Album (Britton Deuel 2013) L

2:31pm Buffalo Killers “The Path Before Me” from Buffalo Killers CD Album (Alive 2006)

2:36pm Escape Goats “Edge Of A Cliff” from On The Lam CD Album (Goat Eye Music 2013) L

2:40pm Jimmy Cliff “Bongo Man” from We Are All One/The Best Of Jimmy Cliff CD Album (Columbia 2012)

2:44pm Jalan Crossland “Don Quixote” from Portrait Of A Fish CD Album (Boom Chicken Rekkerds 2011) L

2:52pm Brave Combo “Coal And Switches” from Holidays CD Album (Rounder Records 2005)

2:55pm Willie Nelson “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!” from Remember Me CD Album (R and J 2011)

2:58pm Andrew Bird “Give It Away” from Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production OF Eggs CD Album (Wegawam 2005)

3:03pm Mama Lenny and the Remedy “Help Me” from Punches & Hugs CD Album (Mama Lenny and the Remedy 2012) L

3:09pm Otis Taylor “Romans Had Their Way” from Otis Taylor's Contraband CD Album (Telarc 2012) L

3:14pm Jason Ricci & New Blood “Keep The Wolf From My Door” from Blood On the Road CD Album (Rah Fox 2005)

3:19pm Post Paradise “Here Come The Wolves” from Digging Secrets CD Album (Post Paradise 2013) L

3:25pm Muddy Waters “I Be's Troubled” from 100 Blues Masters CD Comp (Time Music 2001)

3:29pm Natalie Cole “Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball” from Ken Burns' Baseball Documentary Soundtrack CD Album (Elektra Nonesuch/Warner 1994)

3:32pm Benny Goodman “Santa Came In The Spring” from Benny Goodman Combos LP (Columbia)

3:34pm Primus “Jerry Was A Racecar Driver” from Frizzle Fry CD Album (Caroline Distribution 1990)

3:46pm Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Running Man's Bible”from Mojo CD Album (Reprise 2010)

3:53pm Isley Brothers “You Make Me Wanna Shout” from The Definitive Collection MP3 Album (Hip-O 2007)

3:57pm Otis Spann “Must Have Been The Devil”from 'Up Jumped The Devil' American Devil Songs 1920's - 1950's CD Comp (Viper 2008)

The very best thing about DJing for a live audience is the real-time feedback they give you. No words need to be spoken, 50 - 500 people cannot help but let you know how the party is going. This leads to a certain trust and understanding between audience and DJ. This is called "reading a crowd" and is an absolute blast when you are good at it. I also like to encourage people to approach me throughout the night to make requests. This helps to really hone in on what the crowd might is calling for.

DJing on the radio is totally different. No crowd. No Feedback. There might be a handful of phone calls from people who are listening. They might offer a few encouraging words to go along with a question or a request here and there.

I DJ on a non-commercial community radio station which is even different from standard commercial radio. I have total freedom over what I play on daytime radio as long as its FCC compliant and not too aggressive. Some of the more adventurous music is reserved for shows later at night. I take my work and music selections very seriously, I work very hard to play music you won't hear on most radio stations. This includes a lot of local music and other seldom heard tracks from more well known artists.

Community radio allows me to really explore how music can go together and how to transition from one style to another. It's also a lot of fun to play one song and then play something completely different that the listening audience could not have predicted but will in my estimation enjoy.

The biggest difference between DJing for a live audience and an unseen audience in radio land is the difference in music. DJing for a live audience typically demands that you play more recognizable dance friendly music that will appeal to a wide audience. Community radio is a much more open format in which I can play the most amazing music without any consideration to whether or not a song is danceable.

Djing both to live audiences and on community radio is to me what I believe to be the best of two closely related but different worlds. I consider myself very lucky to have one foot in each of these two realms. Experience in one always compliments the other making me a better all around DJ and entertainer with every passing week.

Dec 4th 2013 www.NorthernColoradoDJ.com

Below is the playlist from my weekly radio show on commercial-free community radio. This is in no way a reflection of the kind of music that I typically play at a wedding or other private event. For more about the fascinating differences between DJing live events and DJing on the radio please scroll down to the end of this post.

Complete listing of all my playlists are available here
http://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=krfc&djuid=80

1:01pm Bruce Springsteen “Forever Young” from Lost Sessions CD Album (Columbia 2010)

1:06pm The Young Russians “Jade” from Warehouse Sessions CD EP (The Young Russians 2011) L

1:10pm B.B. King “Into The Night” from Live at San Quentin CD Album (Geffen 1990)

1:17pm Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight Tonight” from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness CD Album (BMI 1995)

1:22pm Truckstop Honeymoon “Latch Key Kid Recipe Book” from Homemade Haircut CD Album (Squirrel 2010)

1:26pm Cake “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To War” from B-Sides And Rarities CD Album (Upbeat Records 2007)

1:32pm Willie Nelson “Sixteen Tons” from Remember Me CD Album (R and J 2011)

1:38pm Harry Belefonte “Goodbye Everybody” from The Long Road To Freedom (Unknown)

1:54pm Ben Harper “Rock And Roll Is Free” from Both Sides Of The Gun CD Album (Virgin 2006)

2:02pm Yawpers “Heart On A String” from Capon Crusade CD Album (Yawpers 2012) L

2:06pm Captain Beefheart “Pachuco Cadaver” from trout mask replica CD Album (Reprise 1970)

2:12pm Nirvana “Polly” from MTV Unplugged in New York: Nirvana CD Album (Geffen 1994)

2:20pm Peter Gabriel “I Don't Remember” from Sixteen Golden Greats CD Album (Geffen 1994)

2:24pm Rose Hill Drive “Man On Fire” from Rose Hill Drive CD Single (Unknown 2006) L

2:26pm Mama Lenny and the Remedy “Big Bird” from Punches & Hugs CD Album (Mama Lenny and the Remedy 2012) L

2:28pm Squirrel Nut Zippers “Put A Lid On It” from Christmas Caravan CD Album (Mammoth 1998)

2:45pm Outernational “Eyes On Fire” CD EP (Outernational 2009)

2:48pm Beastie Boys “Hold It Now Hit It” from Licensed to Ill CD Album (Def Jam 1986)

2:55pm John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light “Go To Hell (With Me)”from Beautiful Empty CD Album (Free School 2011) L

3:02pm Mosey West “Hurricane Eyes” from Bermuda CD EP (Mosey West 2013) L

3:11pmCommon Anomaly “Pour Mon Frere” from Iridium CD Album (Common Anomaly 2011) L

3:15pm Ghost In The Machine “Choices” from Above Suspicion CD Album (Haus Of Kraus 2012) L

3:18pm Kristina Murray “Smoke And Brown Whiskey” from Unravelin' CD Album (Kristina Murray 2014) L

3:22pm Shel “Battle Of Evermore” from SHEL CD Album (Moraine Records / Mad King Records 2012) L

3:30pm Porno for Pyros “Porno For Pyros”from Porno For PyRos CD Album (Warner Brothers 1993)

3:34pm The Convalescents “The Real Me” from The Convalescents (The Convalescents 2012) L

3:37pm Red Hot Chili Peppers “Punk Rock Classic” from Uplift Party Mofo Plan CD Album (Warner Brothers 1987)

3:39pm Galactic “Hey Na Na” from Carnivale Electrico's MP3 Album (Unknown 2012)

3:43pm John Legend & The Roots “Our Generation” from Wake Up! CD Album (Columbia Records 2010)

3:45pm Musketeer Gripweed “Woman” from Live From Austin SXSW MP3 Single (Musketeer Gripweed 2011) L

3:49pm A.C. Reed “These Blues Is Killing Me”from Rare Blues CD Album (Fuel 2000 2007)

3:55pm Los FabuLocos “Keep A Knockin'” from 3rd Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue vol.2 Live At Ground Zero CD Comp (Delta Groove 2009)

 3:57pm David Bowie “Andy Warhol” from Hunky Dory CD Album (Ryko 1990)

The very best thing about DJing for a live audience is the real-time feedback they give you. No words need to be spoken, 50 - 500 people cannot help but let you know how the party is going. This leads to a certain trust and understanding between audience and DJ. This is called "reading a crowd" and is an absolute blast when you are good at it. I also like to encourage people to approach me throughout the night to make requests. This helps to really hone in on what the crowd might is calling for.

DJing on the radio is totally different. No crowd. No Feedback. There might be a handful of phone calls from people who are listening. They might offer a few encouraging words to go along with a question or a request here and there.

I DJ on a non-commercial community radio station which is even different from standard commercial radio. I have total freedom over what I play on daytime radio as long as its FCC compliant and not too aggressive. Some of the more adventurous music is reserved for shows later at night. I take my work and music selections very seriously, I work very hard to play music you won't hear on most radio stations. This includes a lot of local music and other seldom heard tracks from more well known artists.

Community radio allows me to really explore how music can go together and how to transition from one style to another. It's also a lot of fun to play one song and then play something completely different that the listening audience could not have predicted but will in my estimation enjoy.

The biggest difference between DJing for a live audience and an unseen audience in radio land is the difference in music. DJing for a live audience typically demands that you play more recognizable dance friendly music that will appeal to a wide audience. Community radio is a much more open format in which I can play the most amazing music without any consideration to whether or not a song is danceable.

Djing both to live audiences and on community radio is to me what I believe to be the best of two closely related but different worlds. I consider myself very lucky to have one foot in each of these two realms. Experience in one always compliments the other making me a better all around DJ and entertainer with every passing week.

Wedding Toasts - (3) General Toast Tidbits part 1

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These are just a few examples of phrases that can be used by themselves to keep it short and sweet or can be combined as small elements into a longer personalized toast.

Both Parents Toast:

(1) When children find true love, parents find true joy. Here's to your joy and ours from this day forward.

(2) We wish you a beautiful wedding day and a fufilling life together. May each new day bring you a new way to share your happiness with each other.

(3) We wish you both a long and happy life together. Knowing you are so happy makes us happy, because we love you so much.

Wednesday Afternoon Mix Playlist 11/272013 - KRFC Ft Collins

Below is the playlist from my weekly radio show on commercial-free community radio. This is in no way a reflection of the kind of music that I typically play at a wedding or other private event. For more about the fascinating differences between DJing live events and DJing on the radio please scroll down to the end of this post.

Complete listing of all my playlists are available here
http://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=krfc&djuid=80

1:01pm

Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry “Hole In The Wall”
from Smithsonian Folkways American Roots Collection CD Comp (Smithsonian Folkways 1996)

1:07pm Jimi Hendrix “Mannish Boy” from Blues CD Album (Geffen 1994)

1:13pm Dirtfoot “Bathroom Sink” from Bone Sessions CD Album (Dirtfoot 2008)

1:18pm Mojo Nixon “My TV Is Watchin' Me” from Bo Day Shus MP3 Single (Capitol Records 1987)

1:21pm Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams “Pill Poppin Country Wierdo” from Grade A Country CD Album (HiBeams.com 2003) L

1:24pm Stevie Wonder “Hey Harmonica Man” from Defintive Collection CD Album (utv 2002)

1:27pm Melvina Reynolds “Little Boxes” Single (Unknown 1966)

1:28pm Bob Seger “16 Shells Drom A 30-6” from Against The Wind LP Album (Capitol Records 1980)

1:35pm Shearwater “Hurts Like Heaven”from Fellow Travelers CD Album (Sub Pop 2013)

1:40pm Van Halen “A Apolitical Blues” from OU812 CD Album (Warner Brothers 1988)

1:44pm Creedence Clearwater Revival “Cross Tie Walker” from Creedence Country CD Album (Fantasy Records 2004)

1:46pm Tom Petty “Stories We Could Tell” from Pack Up The Plantation Live CD Album (MCA 1985)

1:50pm Carolann Solebello “Brooklyn In The Rain” from Glass of desire CD Album (Elizabeth Records 2009)

1:56pm Elway “Someday, Sea Wolf” from Leavetaking CD Album (Red Scare 2013) L

1:58pm MurderARRRS “Weapon” from Advance (MurderARRRS) L

2:04pm Eric Clapton “Superman Inside” from Reptile CD Album (Reprise 2001)

2:10pm Blues Brothers “Rubber Biscuit” from Briefcase Full of Blues LP Single (Atlantic 1976)

2:15pm Green Day “Outsider” from Rock Against Bush Vol.2 CD Comp (Fat Wreck Chords 2004)

2:17pm Billie Joe & Norah “I Am Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail” from Foreverly MP3 Album (Reprise 2013)

2:22pm John Lee Hooker “Chill Out” from the Healer CD Album (Chameleon 1980)

2:28pm Artichoke “Anarchy In The UK” from Nevermind The Bullocks CD Album (Green Records 2006)

2:31pm The Pretty Sure “Hot Sass!” from Subtle Sabotage CD Album (Hypnotic Turtle Records 2012) L

2:36pm Covergeist “Playing in A Rock And Roll Band” from One More Night CD (Cherry Sound 2013) L

2:41pm Coco Montoya “Ain't No Brakeman” from Dirty Deal CD Album (Alligator Records 2007)

2:46pm Sir Mac Rice “Gloria” from Vanthology (Evidence 2003)

2:49pm 7 Seconds Of Love “Soupy George” from Danger Is Dangerous MP3 Single (2010 7 Seconds of Love 2010)

2:53pm Social Distortion “Bad Luck” from Greatest Hits CD Album (Time Bomb 2007)

2:57pm Galactic “Attack” from Carnivale Electrico's MP3 Album (Unknown 2012)

3:06pm Rufus Thomas “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog” from Very Best of Rufus Thomas: Remastered MP3 Single (Stax 2007)

3:11pm Kenny Wayne Shepherd “King's Highway” from Live! In Chicago CD Album (Roadrunner Records 2010)

3:18pm Luke Redfield “Cowboy Song” from Tusen Tak (Luke Redfield)

3:22pm That 1 Guy “The Moon Is Disgusting” MP3 Single (Pop-Ten Productions/That 1... 2007)

3:30pm North Mississippi Allstars “Snakes In My Bushes” from 51 Phantom (IndieBlu Music 2001)

3:35pm Black Keys “Do The Rump” from The Big Come Up CD Album (Alive Records 2002)

3:38pm Buddy Guy “A Man Of Many Words” from 20th Century Masters: The Best Of Buddy Guy CD Album (MCA 2001)

3:42pm Robert Cray Band “24-7 Man” from Take Your Shoes Off (Unknown)

3:45pm Lipbone Redding “Sacred Ground” from Unbroken (Citizen One Music 2011)

3:53pm Air Dubai “Cashing Down” from All Day CD EP (Air Dubai 2013) L

3:57pm Echo & the Bunnymen “People Are Strange” from Bring On The Dancing Horses Digital‑Library Single (Sire)

It's always so striking to me how the energy level can vary so much from one event to the other. Some audiences will make it seem like they will dance to anything, still others can really challenge a seasoned Disc Jockey to feel like they have delivered a great performance.

The very best thing about DJing for a live audience is the real-time feedback they give you. No words need to be spoken, 50 - 500 people cannot help but let you know how the party is going. This leads to a certain trust and understanding between audience and DJ. This is called "reading a crowd" and is an absolute blast when you are good at it. I also like to encourage people to approach me throughout the night to make requests. This helps to really hone in on what the crowd might is calling for.

DJing on the radio is totally different. No crowd. No Feedback. There might be a handful of phone calls from people who are listening. They might offer a few encouraging words to go along with a question or a request here and there.

I DJ on a non-commercial community radio station which is even different from standard commercial radio. I have total freedom over what I play on daytime radio as long as its FCC compliant and not too aggressive. Some of the more adventurous music is reserved for shows later at night. I take my work and music selections very seriously, I work very hard to play music you won't hear on most radio stations. This includes a lot of local music and other seldom heard tracks from more well known artists.

Community radio allows me to really explore how music can go together and how to transition from one style to another. It's also a lot of fun to play one song and then play something completely different that the listening audience could not have predicted but will in my estimation enjoy.

The biggest difference between DJing for a live audience and an unseen audience in radio land is the difference in music. DJing for a live audience typically demands that you play more recognizable dance friendly music that will appeal to a wide audience. Community radio is a much more open format in which I can play the most amazing music without any consideration to whether or not a song is danceable.

Djing both to live audiences and on community radio is to me what I believe to be the best of two closely related but different worlds. I consider myself very lucky to have one foot in each of these two realms. Experience in one always compliments the other making me a better all around DJ and entertainer with every passing week.

Colorado Wedding DJ - Video Highlights 2013

Many unforgettable evenings spent providing entertainment for so many Colorado and Wyoming newlyweds along with thousands of their guests made for yet another great year at JR Productions DJ.

This year saw many improvements including an expanded light system go into place along with some software upgrades to add even more reliability and professionalism to the overall experience. It did not go unnoticed as this year also saw many venues begin to include JR Productions DJ on their highly coveted "suggested vendors" lists.

I am already hard at work on a new plan for further improvements in 2014. I am most excited about developing a guide on my website to outline all the many choices people have when they are customizing their reception.

Onward and Upword! But first here is a video looking back at JR Productions DJ 2013 Weddings Highlights

Is A DJ Right For Your Event?

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Every now and then I will get a call from a prospective client where a DJ may not be the best entertainment option. These are usually wedding receptions where there will be no alcohol served, take place early in the day and with a very low guest count (40 or less).

Chances are that these types of events will be taking place where there will be lots of natural light due to them taking place during the day which means lighting effects will not be noticed. With such a low number of guests in attendance this means that generally the energy level will be lower and more laid back with much less focus on the dancing. In this case the volume level tends to be on the low side which lends itself to the situation much better than louder music.

Having an MC/DJ adds a certain level of formality to the event which would otherwise be lacking. This is usually what people wanting to hire DJ Entertainment for this type of event are looking for. Hiring an experienced wedding professional in a case like this is even more important than usual. Hiring anyone else would be a big mistake and an unnecessary expense.

Why Are You Not As Expensive As These Other DJ's?

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I had a potential client ask me a very interesting question today during a consultation; he wanted to know why so many DJ's price their services well over a thousand dollars while others like myself do not.

There are so many possible correct answers to this question. I am not intimately familiar with what most other DJ's are offering. There may be more than one person on hand to assist with giant screens and live video projection or sophisticated light rigs which require full attention while another DJ sees to client needs. The possibilities are endless when it comes to what can be included into what really should at that point be called a stage production. They are turning the whole room into a feast for the eyes and ears.

Another possibility is that they are simply asking for that amount of money because they are excellent salespeople and can produce high dollar advertisements and promotional materials which can sell people on the superior worth of the services they offer.They may attend big conferences where they attend classes on how to market themselves better and ultimately ask for more and more money. This seems kind of sleazy and somewhat dishonest to me.

I feel as though I am a much better DJ than I am a salesman. I do not employ common sales tactics and I do not strive to close the deal with clients during our initial meeting. I prefer to send people home with an agreement and the understanding that I will follow up with them in a week or two if I do not hear from them.

Personally for me it all comes down to comfort level. I am not comfortable applying pressure on people and I am not comfortable asking for ridiculous sums of money for my services. I feel as though my prices are quite fair and the level of service that I can provide is indeed right up there with all the biggest and most expensive DJ's.

How do I know this? Because venue staff will often tell me that I am among the best DJ's in the area. They get to see a lot of DJ's, they judge us on the job that we do, not on how shiny our brochures are or how well we can sell people on the idea that skill is always proportional to how expensive something is.