wedding music

Jess, Evan, and Mike briefly talk minimonies before talking to DJ Dave Riley about all things weddings!

This is part 2 of an interview with my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We continue our discussion on a couple areas of the private event space. In this episode, we tackle wedding dinner music and corporate cocktail hour music. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but also play a few of our favorite tracks we like to use. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

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DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

In this episode, I interview my good friend and DJ, Digital Dave. We discuss a couple areas of the private event space (wedding cocktail hour and doors open music) that don't get a ton of attention musically from the DJ community. We'll share not only our philosophy on programming these areas but also play a few of our favorite tracks we like to use. Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to heavyhits.com
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

I'm on YOUTUBE!  Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Entertainers Worldwide - Book entertainment for your wedding day, private party or corporate event.

Booking a Live Band

It's easy to find inspiration and guidance with Entertainers Worldwide - discover the many styles of music and types of bands available to contact and book for your wedding or other event by reading our comprehensive guide to finding and booking a live band.

How about hiring a professional Tribute Band to perform some of your favourite ever songs, live! We have tons of Tribute Acts for hire, from Abba to Elvis, to Bruno Mars to Adelle!

Singers For Hire

Maybe you want to hire a Singer for a party or wedding? We have amassed a huge group of professional male singers for hire! They'll cover anything from Elvis and Frank Sinatra to Tom Jones and Ed Sheeran!

We have some of the best Female Vocalists for hire too! Whether you’re in Australia, Canada, the US, the UK or Timbuktu! You’ll be able to hire a Female Singer to sing songs from the 1920s to the present day, ensuring that all of your guests leave happy!

Planning a Wedding? Popular entertainment for Wedding Receptions include Wedding Singers, Wedding Magicians, Wedding DJs, Wedding Bands, Caricatuirsts and much more! All can be found using our simple to use worldwide entertainment directory.

Our top range of Entertainers each have a unique talent, and are able to entertain your crowd with ease!

If you're looking for something a bit different, then we have the best Aerial Acts, Fire Performers, Hypnotists, Comedians and Magicians in the world!

So get started now, and give your guests an evening of entertainment they won't forget with a professional Entertainer!

This hilarious podcast was created by using a robotic voice to talk about the different types of entertainers, specifically magicians that are booked for weddings.  Focusing on booking a wedding magician to mix and mingle with guests during the day the voice becomes more an more amusing to listen to.

The robotic drone continues onto other topics.......

If you would like some musical accompaniment during the day, find professional, talented musicians available to perform at Wedding ceremonies and receptions. For a touch of elegance, why not consider having a harpist, string quartet or pianist to set off the formalities of the day? Alternatively, go all out for maximum colour and sound - with a steel or mariachi band for a major impact.

No matter what time of day you are holding a party, great live music from a wide choice of professional wedding bands will lift the atmosphere. Tribute bands never go out of style, together with more contemporary sound such as indie and pop. Aiming for a packed dance floor? Consider a Barn Dance or a Ceilidh Band - guaranteed to get everyone up strutting their stuff! Whether you want cool jazz, lively swing, sweet Soul, Rock n' Roll or a Banjo Player - we have dozens of options available.

Not able to accommodate a live band? No problem - there are lots of DJs that can be hired for a wedding with experience of keeping all ages tapping their feet and singing along

Keep the sense of excitement going with some first class entertainment - your guests will be thrilled and delighted by the close-up work of a strolling Magician, Caricaturist, or Silhouette Artist to get the crowd in the party mood. If you are looking for inspiration - we have lots of fantastic entertainment professionals offering a multitude of amazing skills. For your younger guests, there are hundreds of Children's Entertainers to choose from. It’s a great option on the big day as the children have a few hours of focused fun, allowing parents the luxury of a few hours off to enjoy the party, in the secure knowledge their children are safe and happy.

Top 7 Places to Find a Wedding Band in Ireland
Presented by The Brian Mc Dermott Band

Where are the best places to find a good band for your wedding in Ireland?
 In today’s episode, I’m joined by Allen Neilan of The Heebie Jeebies Band and together, we’ve got you covered. We share a ranked list of the top 7 methods, platforms and venues you should turn to when looking for a high quality, crowd-pulling band. Listen in to learn foolproof practices for finding authentic band reviews and recommendations. Take our insider advice for picking a band and know what to judge by once you narrow down your list.

“The biggest marketing budget doesn't necessarily mean the best band.”
-Brian McDermott

Top Takeaways:
Why smaller is better when it comes to wedding fairs.
What to look for when watching bands perform live.
How to find authentic reviews of bands you like.
What to avoid when looking for a wedding band in Ireland.

Top 7 Places:
#7- Facebook Groups.
#6- Wedding Directory Websites.
#5- Wedding Fairs.
#4- Google.
#3- Youtube.
#2- Facebook/Instagram
#1- Hotel lists & Vendor Recommendations


Resources Mentioned:
https://www.thebrianmcdermottband.ie/
http://theheebiejeebiesband.com/

Who knew this was even possible!!! A bespoke Wedding Song about you as a couple, written especially for your Wedding Day! Lynz Crichton tunes us in!

I received a DM from a DJ asking how I price differently for lower than normal guest counts. I share my philosophy on how I handle this with "custom" pricing.

I also talk through what Rock N Roll songs I'm playing at my weddings. You may even hear a few snippets of some of my faves.

Enjoying this podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes. Also, drop me a DM on Instagram or Facebook if there's anything topic-wise you'd like to have me cover. @djbrianbofficial

I'm on YOUTUBE!  Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.

Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.

DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/
For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.

DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/

Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

This special episode of Wedding Cake is a discussion about music choices and why it really does matter! No, you don't want to just save money and plug in an iPod or Spotify playlist! We will be also be featuring the book Stuff Every Bride Should Know by Michelle Park Lazette. Stories from across the country will warm your heart. Music selections are from our awesome HRN vault of music, and lyricist, producer and DJ, Jordan Knoxx.

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