Amie & Greg

This past Saturday I played at the reception of Amie Hack and Greg Donahue at the Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City. It was a beautiful day for them to get married on the deck overlooking the golf course.

Amie and Greg totally understood how to make their day unique, and really applied their ideas in a variety of unique and fun ways. They included some live music in their day as well as hiring my services. They had a harpist and violinist for their ceremony which was beautiful. Amie's 88 year old grandfather, Ray, performed songs during the Anniversary dance while her father Dennis accompanied him on the guitar. Then as a special surprise, Johnny Cash showed up! (ok, it was actually Pastor Rick Roberts from the ceremony) Johnny (Rick) had a whole band with him and entertained everyone with selections including "Jackson" and "Ring of Fire".

I got a chance to entertain everyone too. Amie and Greg gave allowed me to do whatever I needed to keep the dancefloor busy. We covered a lot of ground from Rock to Rap and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time dancing.

The day was packed full of such great and memorable events that I'm sure everyone will be talking about this reception for years to come. My favorite moment was watching the newlyweds dance their first dance which they had worked out some special choreography to make it special, it was a sweet moment where you could just see how much they belong together. The entire evening went really smoothly, but even I felt that it went by really fast. Amie and Greg were a complete joy to work with, and both of them and their families went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and appreciated. I'm so glad I was able to help them create a day that went so perfectly.

Venue: Olde Stonewall Golf Club in Ellwood City
Photographer: Diane Adrian Photography

Megan & Bob

Just a little while ago I played the wedding of Megan Ellis and Bob Lewis at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Moon Township.


Bob and Megan had requested something unique for their reception. They asked that I setup my projector screen and a video camera and I projected images from around the room all night long up on the big screen. This made it so that everyone could see a different angle of the 'action' from anywhere in the room. I think it was a great idea and worked really well. Since we were already setting up the projector and screen, Bob & Megan also hired me to make a photo montage using their photos. I love making these montages and getting to see all the photos of the couple as they grew up and fell in love.

The Crown Plaza offers some nice options for a reception. We were able to meet there a week ahead of time to determine the best layout for the room which I think made everyone feel better! (including me!)

Megan and Bob had some great music ideas for dinner and cocktail hour, and they also gave me a lot of freedom to work the room and get people dancing.

I had such a great time working with Bob and Megan, they worked hard to make sure they're guests would have a fun and unique experience. All their hard worked paid off and they had an amazing reception.

Venue: Crown Plaza Hotel, Moon Township, PA
Photographer: Kerri's Kreations
Videographer: KVT Productions

Holly & Brian

This Saturday I perform at the wedding reception of Holly & Brian Kuczynski. They had an amazing reception at the SNPJ Alpine Room in Enon Valley, PA. Almost 300 guests were there to celebrate with the newlyweds. I've known Holly & Brian and their family for quite a few years and I was so happy when they chose me to play for their special day.

The SNPJ is a DJ dream, great staff, big dance floor, and lots of room to setup!

Their colors where pink & green and created such a great spring look on all the tables. They had cupcakes on each table instead of having a cake served. I thought they made a great centerpiece. Of course, it made the whole ROOM smell like CUPCAKES!

I also had the great fortune to work with TWO great photographers. I went to High School with Beth Spence and had no idea she was shooting weddings these days, it was great to get to see her. I also got to work with Pamela Kopka who I had worked with before at a wedding last year. It's so great to work with professionals who know how to work under any circumstances, these two were on the ball all night and didn't miss a thing.

The newlyweds had a WIDE variety of music for dancing... line dances, country, pop, rock... something for everyone!

Click here to see the playlist from Holly & Brian's wedding.

Cocktail Hour
Come Fly With Me Michael Buble
Save the Last Dance for Me Harry Connick Jr.
You Make Me Feel So Young Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Ray Charles
Tony Bennett - Put On A Happy Face
Ol' Mac Donald Frank Sinatra
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Chris Montez - The More I See
For Once in My Life Harry Connick Jr.
I've Just Seen a Face Holly Cole
Our Love Is Here To Stay Rod Stewart
When You're Smiling Dean Martin
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Matt Monro - My Kind Of Girl
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
Mel Torme - Strangers In The Night
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
Summer Wind Barry Manilow
Almost Like Being in Love Natalie Cole
I'm Your Man Michael Buble
Henry Mancini - Something For
Oscar Peterson - Night Train

Introduction
Let's Get It Started Black Eyed Peas
ESPN Presents The Jock Jam Various Artists

Bridal Party Dances
Me And You Kenny Chesney
My Wish Rascal Flatts
You're Gonna Miss this Trace Adkins
It's Your Song Garth Brooks

Dinner Music
That's All Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Diana Krall - Look Of Love
Til There Was You Rod Stewart
Only You Harry Connick Jr.
The More I See You Carly Simon
One For My Baby Robbie Williams
My Blue Heaven Harry Connick Jr.
Somethin` Stupid (Feat Nicole Robbie Williams
Sarah Vaughan - Someone To Watch Over Me
I Can See Clearly Now Holly Cole
Ella Fitzgerald - Misty Blue
In The Still Of The Night Carly Simon
Rosemary Clooney - In The Cool
Night and Day The Temptations
Wink and a Smile Harry Connick Jr.
(Love Is) The Tender Trap Frank Sinatra
Save the Best for Last Vanessa Williams
Always and Forever Heatwave
Keeper Of The Stars Tracey Byrd
Amazed (Captain Mix) Lonestar
Shower Me With Your Love Surface
I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith
Do You Dream of Me? Michael W. Smith / Smith, Micheal

Cake Cutting
Hit Me With Your Best Shot Pat Benatar

Dancing
Celebration Kool & the Gang
The Twist Chubby Checker
Electric Slide Marcia Griffiths
The Hokey Pokey Ray Anthony
Birdie Dance The Tweets
The Loco-Motion Kylie Minogue
Y.M.C.A. Village People
Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley
Unchained melody The Rightheous Brothers
Old Time Rock & Roll Bob Seger
Boot Scootin' Boogie Brooks & Dunn
Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) Big & Rich

Money Dance
Your Song Elton John
It's Your Love Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
Three Times A Lady Joshua Gracin
Have I Told You Lately [Studio Version Remix] Rod Stewart
When You Say Nothing At All Alison Krauss

Anniversary Dance
Through the Years Kenny Rogers

Dancing
Cupid Shuffle Cupid
Stayig Alive Bee Gees
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice
Ch Cha Slide Part 2 Mr C The Slide Man
My Best Friend Tim McGraw
Angel Eyes Jeff Healey Band

Garter & Bouquet
One Way Or Another Blondie
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye
Macho Man (snippet) Village People
The Stripper Dave Rose

Dancing
Beer Barrel Polka Frankie Yankovic
Mony Mony Billy Idol
Shout (Parts 1 & 2) The Isley Brothers
Thank God I'm a Country Boy John Denver
She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy Kenny Chesney
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
Pour Some Sugar on Me Def Leppard
Look at Us Vince Gill
Pittsburgh Steelers - Polka (Jimmy Pol 1979 Super Bowl Version)
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk Trace Adkins
Watermelon Crawl Tracy Byrd
Chattahoochee (Extended Mix) Alan Jackson
T-R-O-U-B-L-E Travis Tritt
Take You There Sean Kingston
The Way I Are Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, DOE & Sebastian
SexyBack Justin Timberlake
Funkytown Lipps, Inc
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Respect Aretha Franklin
Ain't Too Proud to Beg The Temptations
We Are Family Sister Sledge
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker
That's What I Like Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
Holes in the Floor of Heaven Steve Wariner
Me Love Sean Kingston
Bootilicious Destiny's Child
Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) The Offspring

Last Dance
Friends In Low Places Garth Brooks

Holly & Brian had a such an awesome group of dancers, it was an amazingly great way to kick off the wedding season!!!!

You can see even MORE photos from the reception here.

Venue: SNPJ Hall, Enon Valley, PA
Photographer: Beth Spence - www.artisticmomentsbybeth.com
Photographer (second shooter): Pamela Kropka - www.pamelasuephotography.com

Congratulations

So many weddings, so little time to post! (not complaining, really!)

Here's a look at a recent wedding I played for the new Mr & Mrs Datz!

Summer of 2006

FINALLY, I'm gettting a chance to post some of the FANTASTIC photos I've been taking this summer. I've had the pleasure of playing some amazing weddings over the past couple of months and these folks have been kind enough to let me share some of the pictures from their receptions. You can check out some of the venues, dresses, fun & interesting ideas that were at these events to get some ideas for your own special day.

Mr and Mrs Justin and Katrina Tesch

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Justin and Katrina Tesch. The party was rockin' late into the night at the Berkshire in Beaver Falls this past weekend. It was our pleasure to help ths young couple celebrate their love with a LOT of family and friends.

What the DJ sees

What the DJ sees.

Congratulations to the Rice's

Last night we played at the wedding reception of Daniel and Bethann Rice. They came all the way from California to have a beautiful reception in Ellwood City. The reception was held at "Eventz" banquet hall which features 3 great fireplaces, Christmas trees and really wonderful food. Everyone had a great time visiting with friends and family while they danced the night away. Our newlyweds looked great and appeared to have the time of their lives. We were pleased to be part of their special day!

Meet The Micheltrees

This past weekend we got to travel down to the Hickory Valley VFW for the wedding reception of Bethany Pinkerton and Matthew Mitcheltree. As you can see, these two had a fantastic time as they danced with over 250 friends and family members. Everybody danced the night away to some old school jams such as "Push It" and "Dazzy Dukes". Thanks for letting us be part of your special day!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Smith!!!

Congratulations to newlyweds Missy & Chris! This past weekend we had the pleasure to perform at Seven Oaks Country Club for the happy couple along with their family and friends. Everyone partied the night away and had a wonderful time dancing to classic dance tracks including "Wild Thing" and "Brick House". We'd like to say a special thanks to the families of both the bride and groom for being so friendly and helpful throughout the reception. Now... onto the honeymoon!