Recent content by JoeChartreuse

Couldn't find the "Edit" button. I would add that you will probably need more than one mic, especially with kids, who like to sing in groups. I believe you can get a GTD Audio ( thanks again, Dr. Zinc!) 200 channel dual UHF that many of my singers think sound better than my Shure SM-58s...

Just a couple of things to think about: 1) For a cheap setup ($400?) I would suggest the following for THIS GIG ONLY, not as a permanent solution: You already have an amp and speakers. You can get a decent CD+G player for well under $200. This is not just to give you the ability to...

I have been desperately trying to find the version of "I'll Always Love You" by the male artist that was heard by WH's character in the movie "The Bodyguard". Of COURSE I don't know the artist's name... Any help?

I second Maestro o the FBT Maxx 14as. ALL of their Maxx series is extremely lightweight, and sound like speakers larger than the size being used- and include built in suppressors. I'm an EV guy for normal stuff, but I can't think of better speakers for your purpose. Believe me, you will have...

I've got venues here that don't want to deal with them on PRINCIPLE! Hard to believe but true. They figure that artists' groups should pay their artists what's due them without having to be sued by them. I get that, and agree with it. However, these organizations have managed to garner enough...

Though I'm disc based, I did use a lappy for house parties for about a year way back. I used the original PCDJ/KJ Red, and it filled all of my needs quite well, and was extremely easy to use. Then the lappy crashed, I tossed it, and with a flawed backup, I didn't feel like re-ripping. All...

Aren't you glad that I was off-forum when this thread was current? :rolleyes:

I was wondering if anyone outside of my area has been noticing more activity from these so-called "artist organizations" ( you know, the ones the artists have to sue to get what is theirs?) around your venues/bars lately. They seem to have upped their pace dramatically in my area, and I was...

Hmmmm.... Pyle Pro speakers, huh? Could be worse.....Wait...on second thought.....

If you own your DJ company, then it's success is entirely up to you. Deal with that any way you want.

Your are correct, at least partially. I should have been more clear. Of COURSE the venue should promote as well! The thing is, a DJ simply can't DEPEND on them to do so. Keep in mind your own words: "Why should i do all the promoting of a place that i don't own?" Many venue owners feel the...

Hooool' on there a sec, Babalooey! While free listing sites are easy to find, you should be careful. Sites like 800DJ and others may allow you to list for free, but there's a hitch. If someone sees YOUR listing, is interested in YOUR services, and submits a lead, chances are you will...

From your own post: " If the DJs, who are working extra to bring in the patrons, are getting paid extra then it is worth it!" In other words, DJs who DON'T bring in NEW patrons or revenue AREN'T worth it.... DJ's who don't promote their own show, and bring in no NEW revenue or customers- and...

That's all I wanted- didn't want to re-load the stuff that ended the K-word forum..

1) Ok, so we have a brand new night with a brand new DJ. The restaurant pays the DJ, and.....no one shows up. Instead of the DJ creating a successful profit base, the venue LOSES money on the fee. As a business owner, how long would you keep that DJ? Now, if a DJ were to promote him/herself and...