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.

Shupe Homestead Gig Log Sept 28th 2013

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The Shupe Homestead lies only a few miles from the recently flood ravaged town of Lyons, Colorado. Naturally I was quite relieved to hear that the venue was still standing, relatively undamaged and most of all that the owners, who live on site, were doing well despite having at least a foot of water flowing through the building.

It only took a few days for the venue to bounce back and begin hosting wedding receptions once again. The bride the past Saturday told me that the owners are even donating remaining open dates to people who have had to relocate receptions due to flooding.

Although I have only worked at Shupe Homestead a few times it is quickly becoming one of my favorite venues in here in Colorado.

Gig Log Video Below:

Afternoon Mix Playlist On KRFC Ft Collins Sept 25th 2013

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Playlist from my show on Wed Sept 25th 2013 on KRFC Ft Collins. Volunteer/Community Powered Radio!

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In Studio Guests this week: Erik Lindstrom - Comedian & Levi Bronson - Musician

Note: Music for my radio show is in no way a reflection of what I typically play at a wedding. I strive to play more local and obscure music on the radio, weddings and events usually call for much more party friendly songs that will get people dancing.

1:00pm

Cass McCombs “Meet Me At The Mannequin Gallery”
from Big Wheel and Others MP3 Album (Domino 2013)

1:06pm

Tom Waits “Talking At The Same Time”
from Bad As Me CD Album (Anti - 2011)

1:11pm

Wire Faces “Cloak And Dagger”
from Diamonds and gold CD Album (Wire Faces 2011) L

1:15pm

Dr Dog “That Old Black Hole”
from Be The Void (Unknown 2009)

1:19pm

Cowboy Junkies “We Are The Selfish Ones”
from 1986-1995 Digital‑Library Album (RCA 1996)

1:24pm

Tom Morello “Blind Willie McTell”
from The Nightwatchman MP3 (un 2011)

1:28pm

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “I Should Have Known It”
from Mojo CD Album (Reprise 2010)

1:31pm

Dubskin “Freedom Fighter”
from Release from Fear MP3 Album (Dubskin 2011) L

1:38pm

The Band “W.S. Walcott Medicine Show”
from The Last Waltz LP Album (Rhino 1978)

1:50pm

Jimkata “Burn My Money” CD Album (Jimkata 2009)

1:55pm

Jimmy Cliff “Bongo Man”
from harder they come MP3 Album (Trojan Records 1969)

2:00pm

Dave Hole “I'm A King Bee”
from Rough Diamond CD Album (Blind Pig 2007)

2:12pm

Lemonheads “Mrs. Robinson”
from It's A Shame About Ray Digital‑Library Album (Atlantic 1992)

2:17pm

Watermelon Slim “Skinny Women And Fat Cigars”
from Escape from the Chicken Coop CD Album (NorthernBlues Music, Inc. 2009)

2:28pm

Jesse Manley “Devils's Red”
from Devil's Red CD Album (Jesse Manley 2011) L

2:37pm

Bouncing Souls “Man In Black”
from The Gold Record CD Album (Epitaph 2006)

2:40pm

Canned Heat “Fried Hockey Boogie”
from 100 Blues Masters CD Comp (Time Music 2001)

2:56pm

Sheryl Crow “It Don't Hurt”
from The Globe Sessions CD (A&M 1998)

3:02pm

Gringo Star “You Want It”
from Count Your Lucky Stars (Unknown)

3:05pm

Joe Price “Dancin' Shoes”
from Rain Or Shine CD Album (Blues Acres 2008)

3:08pm

Chuck Berry “Tulane”
from No Particular Place To Go Other Single (Chess 1964)

3:12pm

MurderARRRS “Weapon”
from Advance (MurderARRRS) L

3:17pm

The Babysitters “Gigantic Sunglasses”
from Have A Seat (Unknown 2012) L

3:30pm

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Running Man's Bible”
from Anthology CD Album (Universal 2000)

3:37pm

Chickenfoot “Sexy Little Foot”
from Chickenfoot CD Album (Fontana 2009)

3:41pm

Bad Religion “21st Century (Digital Boy)”
from Against The Grain CD Album (Epitaph 2004)

3:44pm

Rollins Band “Do It”
from Do it CD Album (2.13.61 Records 1988)

3:59pm

Mojo Men “She's My Baby”
from love is the song we sing - san francisco nuggets 1965 - 1970 CD Comp (Rhino 2007)

Why Is It Important To Consider Hiring An Experienced Wedding DJ?

Hiring an experienced Wedding DJ is very important for the success of your event. Weddings are a very different kind of event and require a certain approach in order to entertain a crowd of people with ages from 5 - 105 years of age. DJ's who are inexperienced with weddings can make a multitude of mistakes which can cause your guests to start running for the door.

Experienced Wedding DJ's 
- Can deliver high energy introductions
- Always use edited versions of popular music
- Know how to play a wide range of music
- Can work your requests into the mix of music
- Have the ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Can offer suggestions on order of events
- Know what to play and when
- Are willing to help in whatever way is needed
- Have backup equipment 
- Are always looking for ways to improve