EricTheDJ Disc Jockey Services - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lisa and Scott

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:09:00 +0000

Earlier tonight I got to play at the wedding reception of Lisa Lutz and Scott Meehan. The reception was held at the SNPJ in Imperial, PA.

Lisa and Scott where so much fun to work with, they had a lot of great ideas for their reception, but also left lots of room for their guests to make requests.

Lisa danced more than any bride I've seen in a LONG time. She really helped keep the dancefloor going by grabbing friends and family and taking them with her to the dancefloor.

Venue: SNPJ Banquet Hall, Imperial, PA
Photographer: Studio V Productions

Schiemer Entertainment Services

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:06:00 +0000

Today I launched my new image for my DJ company. I'm very excited about this focus for the company and I love the new look of my logo and website. I've been asked why I'm no longer going to use EricTheDJ so I thought I'd explain that here.

I loved using EricTheDJ, especially for my website address, since it was fun and easy to remember. Unfortunately that name no longer seems to truly represent me or the the full range of services that I offer now and plan to offer in the future. I needed to upgrade to something a little more robust, so today Schiemer Entertainment Services will be picking where EricTheDJ has brought me.

Both SchiemerEntertaiment.com and EricTheDJ.com will both bring you here so feel free to use either address, also I'll be still using my ericthedj email address for quite some time during the transition.

This has been a huge change for me and how I present my business, I'd love to hear your comments, feel free to post them here or email me.

Big changes around the Bend

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:21:00 +0000

It's been a pretty wonderful year so far, full of some amazing weddings. I'm on the verge of something else pretty amazing and thought I should give people a head's up here. As you can tell, I'm about to release a whole new image for my DJ company that will include a new name, new logo, new website... new new new. While this won't actually change any of the services I offer or the quality of what I deliver, it will be a little different from what you see now when you visit www.ericthedj.com.

Over the next week or so you'll see a shift from EricTheDJ to Schiemer Entertainment. The name reflects a new direction for my company as I try to expand the services and quality that I offer. This won't mean that I'm hire a crew of DJ's to send out to events. If you hire Eric, you still get Eric, guaranteed.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to send them along, I'd love to hear what you think.

Amy & Ryan

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:18:00 +0000

Last night I had the pleasure of playing at the wedding reception of Amy Zdan and Ryan Bartoe at the St. Florian Hall in Wintersville, Ohio.

Amy and Ryan were a fun couple and really had a good time choosing music for the entire reception. It was really clear how important family was to both of them and they worked really hard to include everyone in their special day.

If you take a look at their playlist you can see that they included music for every age group. Disco, Rap, Rock and even some stuff for the younger generation... it was great that everyone got a chance to take the dancefloor and enjoy the music.

It was a beautiful evening full of great moments and great music. Ryan and Amy were such a joy to work with and I'm glad I was able to help out on their special day!

Venue: St. Florian Hall, Wintersville, OH
Photographer: Melissa Distel

Amie & Greg

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:47:00 +0000

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

April & John

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:39:00 +0000

On Saturday I played at the ceremony and reception of April Riggins & John Ford held at the Mayernick Center in Avonworth Community Park. I love the opportunity to participate in the ceremony and they had a beautiful day to exchange their vows outdoors.

The Mayernick Center is a beautiful venue and an excellent staff. The center's coordinator, Meghan, did an amazing job keeping everything running smooth all day, made it so pleasant for everyone.

April and John picked some great music for the entire day and their friends and family really seem to enjoy the wide variety.

April and John were completely relaxed and it was clear that they were out to have a great time with their guests. Everyone had an awesome time celebrating with the newlyweds, it was a pleasure for me to be there and be a part of their wonderful day.

Venue: Mayernik Center, Avonworth Community Park
Photographer: Jean Frye of Spittin' Images Photography

Megan & Bob

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:33:00 +0000

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

Lauren & Jason

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:51:00 +0000

Recently I played at the wedding reception of Lauren Kotuby and Jason Wilds at the Bessemer Croatian Club.

Lauren and Jason threw a giant bash for their friends and family to celebrate on their big day. They reserved the balcony of the club for all of their friends to sit and eat (and drink) together while their families had the main floor of the room to eat and socialize.

The Croatian Club is a bit of a hidden gem. While not much to look at from the outside, you'd never guess that they'd have such an attractive room for a reception.

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

Cocktail Hour
Everything Michael BublÈ
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
If I Had You Nnenna Freelon
One Mint Julep Xavier Cugat
Somethin' Stupid Robbie Williams with Nicole Kidman
Everyday Is a Holiday (With You) Esthro
You'll Never Find Another Love Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Seven Years Norah Jones
Peace Norah Jones
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight Norah Jones
Something's Gotta Give Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Long Day Is Over Norah Jones
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Come Fly With Me Michael Buble
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
You Don't Know Me Jann Arden
Summer Wind Barry Manilow
For Once in My Life Michael Buble
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Matt Monro - My Kind Of Girl
Henry Mancini - Something
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Ray Charles
Wishin' and Hopin' Ani DiFranco
Mercy Duffy
Put Your Head on My Shoulder Michael Buble
Almost Like Being in Love Natalie Cole
I'm Your Man Michael Buble
I Won't Dance Frank Sinatra
Peter Cincotti - Sway
Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine
Curtis Stigers - Crazy
Charlie Hunter & Norah Jones
Ol' Mac Donald Frank Sinatra
When You're Smiling Dean Martin
Tony Bennett - Put On A Happy Face
Ain`t That A Kick In The Head Robbie Williams
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Dr. John
You Make Me Feel So Young Frank Sinatra
s Wonderful Rod Stewart
For Once in My Life Harry Connick Jr.
Chris Montez - The More I See You
The Way You Look Tonight Tony Bennett
Mel Torme - Strangers In The Night
A Kiss to Build a Dream On Louis Armstrong
Make Someone Happy Jimmy Durante
The Good Life Tony Bennett
Nightingale Norah Jones
Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada
I've Just Seen a Face Holly Cole
As Time Goes By Rod Stewart
Save the Last Dance for Me Harry Connick Jr.
Too Marvelous for Words Frank Sinatra
You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me Diana Krall
I've Got The World On A String Michael Buble
Our Love Is Here To Stay Rod Stewart
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Bobby Womack - California Dreamin

Introductions
Hard Knock Life Jay-Z
The Next Episode Dr Dre featuirng Snoop Dogg
Headsprung LL Cool J
Du Hast Rammstein
Breathe Prodigy
Pour Some Sugar On Me Def Leppard
What's My Name? Snoop Dogg
Blind Korn

First Dance
I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith
Tango take The Lead

Dinner Music
That's All Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Diana Krall - Look Of Love Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Are You Gonna Be My Girl Richard Cheese
Til There Was You Rod Stewart
Only You Harry Connick Jr.
Lets Get It Started Richard Cheese
The More I See You Carly Simon
Like A Virgin Richard Cheese
Somethin` Stupid (Feat Nicole Robbie Williams
Sarah Vaughan - Someone To Wat Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Wink and a Smile Harry Connick Jr.
Down With The Sickness Richard Cheese
(Love Is) The Tender Trap Frank Sinatra
Ella Fitzgerald - Misty Blue Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
My Blue Heaven Harry Connick Jr.
Yellow Richard Cheese
In The Still Of The Night Carly Simon
Save the Best for Last Vanessa Williams

Cake Cutting
Angel Aerosmith

Bridal Dances
It's Your Love Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
My Little Girl Tim Mcgraw

Dancing
Celebration Kool & The Gang
The Twist Chubby Checker
Old Time Rock And Roll Bob Seger
Love Shack B-52's
Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide) Macia Griffiths
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice
SexyBack Justin Timberlake
The Way I Are Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, DOE & Sebastian
Unchained Melody Righteous Brothers
Teardrops On My Guitar Taylor Swift
Faithfully Journey
I Hope You Dance Lee Ann Womack

Garter & Bouquet
Just a Girl No Doubt
Oh Yeah Yello
Girls Beastie Boys
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye

Dancing
Boot Scootin' Boogie Brooks & Dunn
Watermellon Crawl Tracy Byrd
Cha Cha Slide Part 2 Mr C The Slide Man
Push It Salt-N-Pepa
Low Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
Yeah Usher
Sexual Healing Max-A-Million
Walk This Way Run-DMC with Aerosmith
Crank That(Soulja Boy) (clean version) Soulja Boy
Three Times A Lady (live) Lionel Richie
My Girl Temptations
Any Man Of Mine Shania Twain
Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy) Big & Rich
Cotton Eye Joe Rednex
Cupid Shuffle Cupid
Gin & Juice Snoop Dogg
Humpty Dance Digital Underground
It Takes Two Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
Gimme More Britney Spears
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
Thriller Michael Jackson
Beat It Michael Jackson
Da Butt EU
Shoop Salt-N-Pepa
Nuthin' But A G Thang Dr Dre
Ms New Booty (po clean edit) Bubba Sparxxx featuring Ying Yang Twins & Mr ColliPark
OPP Naughty By Nature
Holidae In Chingy featuring Snoop Dogg & Ludacris
Headsprung LL Cool J
4 Minutes Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake
Welcome To The Jungle Guns N' Roses

If you look over the playlist from the evening you'll find that Lauren and Jason allowed some more traditional wedding music upfront but as the evening progressed the music became significantly newer (and louder!). They chose to include music videos in their package which was a big hit with their guests. There was a great mix featuring Rap, Country and some classic R&B.

Jason and Lauren Wilds had a LOT of BIG PARTY PEOPLE at the reception and everyone was very excited to celebrate and get wild (get Wild? get it? Sorry)

Venue: Bessemer Croation Club, Bessemer, PA
Photographer: Mildstone Imaging

New Poll: Mobile Wedding Planning?

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:43:00 +0000

Ok, so Apple just announced that they'll be releasing a new iPhone on July 11 and it's got me thinking how many people out there are trying to access the client area on the website using some sort of mobile device. (or, if you haven't tried, would this interest you at all?) Please take a moment and click your answer on the poll question on the right hand side of this page. Even if you're not a current or past client, let me know if you think this is something you'd like.

(oh, and while I'm a total Apple fanatic, I do not own an iPhone... yet)

Allison and Justin

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:45:00 +0000

This past Sunday was a beautiful day for the wedding and reception of Allison Templin and Justin Lamperski. Their family and friends all gathered at Phipps Conservatory to celebrate with the happy couple.

Allison and Justin were a lot of fun to work with, they put a lot of work in to create a very special day. The weather could not have been more perfect, while the wind was a bit strong, it really help cool everyone off.

The Garden at Phipps was such a wonderful venue, having the wedding and reception so close together really made it a great time for everyone. The food was provided by Rania Catering (from KDKA's Cooking with Rania) and was completely top notch.

Allison and Justin came up with a great list of music for the entire day... I especially loved their choice of "I Love The Flower Girl" to end the ceremony.

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

Ceremony
Air On A G String
Canon In D
Carmen Intermezzo
The Cowsills - I Love The Flower Girl

Cocktail Hour
Come Fly With Me Michael Buble
Everybody Wants To Rule The World Tears for Fears
You Make Me Feel So Young Frank Sinatra
I Feel It All Feist
Wishin' and Hopin' Ani DiFranco
Tony Bennett - Put On A Happy Various - Pop music, Vocal
#41 Dave Matthews
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Shoot The Moon Norah Jones
Magic Man Heart
Band Of Horses - The Great Salt Lake
Head Over Heals Tears for Fears
Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
Any Colour You Like Pink Floyd
Duffy - Mercy
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
The Long Day Is Over Norah Jones
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Ray Charles
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
I'm Your Man Michael Buble
Almost Like Being in Love Natalie Cole
When You're Smiling Dean Martin

Introductions
Black Eyed Peas - Let's Get It Started
Beautiful Day U2

First Dance
In Your Eyes Peter Gabriel

Dinner Music
That's All Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
In The Still Of The Night Carly Simon
Diana Krall - Look Of Love Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Our Love Is Here To Stay Rod Stewart
For Once in My Life Harry Connick Jr.
Somethin' Stupid Robbie Williams with Nicole Kidman
Jamie Cullum - What A Differen Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Kissing a Fool Michael Buble
Sarah Vaughan - Someone To Wat Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Everything Michael BublÈ
Curtis Stigers - Crazy Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Don't Know Why Norah Jones
Save the Last Dance for Me Harry Connick Jr.
Nobody But Me Lou Rawls
Pour Some Sugar on Me Def Leppard
I Can See Clearly Now Holly Cole
Beyond The Sea Robbie Williams
Summer Wind Barry Manilow
Henry Mancini - Something For Various - Pop music, Vocal

Cake Cutting
Pour Some Sugar on Me Def Leppard

Bridal Dances
You've Got a Friend James Taylor
Nick Drake - Northern Sky

Dancing
When You Say Nothing At All Alison Krauss
Unchained melody The Rightheous Brothers
Angel Eyes Jeff Healey Band
Dancing Queen ABBA
Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink - Lady Marmalade
Vogue Madonna
The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra
My Best Friend Tim McGraw
Mambo No. 5 Lou Bega
Usher - Yeah
Ciara featuring Petey Pablo - My Goodies
Hey Ya! Outkast
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Beer Barrel Polka Frankie Yankovic
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
Come on Eileen Dexy's Midnight Runners
50 Cent - In Do Club
Robyn - Show Me Love
Wordless Chorus My Morning Jacket
Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) Whitney Houston
Jessie's Girl Rick Springfield
Burnin' For You (Album Version) Blue Oyster Cult
China Girl David Bowie
Learning to Fly Pink Floyd
Piano Man Billy Joel
Jumpin' Jack Flash The Rolling Stones

Allison and Justin also ordered my photo montage service, they've been together since High School so it was GREAT to see photos of them together while they were SO young! They were so happy and just couldn't stop looking at each other and smiling. It was truly the perfect outdoor wedding.

Venue: Phipps Conservatory, PA
Photographer: Goldstein Photography (Lynn & Kevin)
Catering: Rania Catering

Jennifer and Mick

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:41:00 +0000

I went back to the SNPJ in Enon Valley, PA this past weekend for the wedding of Jennifer Barthen and Mick Minamyer. Jennifer is the daughter of my High School Band director and I was so happy that they asked me to come and play for the big day.

Mick is a band director as well and picked out some awesome and unique music for cocktails and dinner. After that Jenn and Mick were completely open to whatever their guests wanted to hear. The really enjoyed the oldies, country and rock music... and yes, they did the chicken dance (Jennifer's brother FAVORITE!).

Mick performed a Sister Hazel song for Jennifer that he had been practicing in secret for months. It was a great moment.

The SNPJ is always great. Their caterer/coordinator David is on top of everything all night long, makes my job super simple.

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

Cocktail Hour
Michael Buble - Everything
Come Fly With Me Michael Buble
Shoot The Moon Norah Jones
Can't Buy Me Love John Pizzarelli
Georgia On My Mind Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Julie London - Fly Me To The M Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
In A Sentimental Mood John Coltrane
Peggy Lee - Fever Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Nat 'King' Cole - Nature Boy Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Duffy - Mercy
My Funny Valentine Miles Davis
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
Sarah Vaughan - Someone To Wat Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
All At Sea Jamie Cullum
Nina Simone - Feeling Good Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Save the Last Dance for Me Harry Connick Jr.
What The World Needs Now Is Love Jackie DeShannon
Mack the Knife Bobby Darin
Peter Cincotti - Sway Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Curtis Stigers - Crazy Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
Dinah Washington - Mad About T Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
You Make Me Feel So Young Frank Sinatra
The Long Day Is Over Norah Jones
Nobody But Me Lou Rawls

Introductions
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Blues Brother

Cake Cutting
How Sweet It Is Michael BublÈ

Dinner Music
When I'm Sixty-Four John Pizzarelli
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Nancy (With The Laughing Face) John Coltrane
Diana Krall - Look Of Love Various - Jazz, Blues, Funk
The Long And Winding Road Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
Til There Was You Rod Stewart
Only You Harry Connick Jr.
Someday My Prince Will Come Miles Davis
Oh! Darling John Pizzarelli
Busted Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra
They Say It's Wonderful John Coltrane
Autumn Leaves Cannonball Adderley
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
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
When You're Smiling Dean Martin
Hallelujah, I Love Her So Ray Charles
Tony Bennett - Put On A Happy Various - Pop music, Vocal
I'm Your Man Michael Buble

First Dance
At Last Etta James

Bridal Dances
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Butterfly Kisses Bob Carlisle
These Are The Days Jamie Cullum

Money Dance
Keeper Of The Stars Tracey Byrd
When You Say Nothing At All Alison Krauss
From This Moment On Shania Twain / White Broadway
It's Your Love Tim McGraw with Faith Hill

Dancing
Celebration Kool & the Gang
The Twist Chubby Checker
Twist and Shout The Beatles
Electric Slide Marcia Griffiths
The Hokey Pokey Ray Anthony
Birdie Dance The Tweets
The Loco-Motion (130) Kylie Minogue
Y.M.C.A. Village People
Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley
Unchained melody The Rightheous Brothers
Beer Barrel Polka Frankie Yankovic
Old Time Rock & Roll Bob Seger
Shout (Parts 1 & 2) The Isley Brothers
Staying Alive Bee Gees
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk Trace Adkins
She's Everything (Radio Version) Brad Paisley
Lady In Red Chris DeBurgh

Garter and Bouquet
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (snippet) Cyndi Lauper
You Sexy Thing Hot Chocolate
Macho Man (snippet) Village People
Let's Get It On Marvin Gaye

More Dancing
Macarena Los Del Rio
Cha Cha Slide Mr. C The Slide Man
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Mountain Music Alabama
Thank God I'm a Country Boy John Denver
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
She's Got A Way Curtis Stigers
The Way You Look Tonight Michael Buble
I Love Rock & Roll Joan Jett
You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
Big & Rich - Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)
Man! I Feel Like A Woman Shania Twain
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker
That's What I Like Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker
Commodores - Brick House
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice
Santana featuring Rob Thomas - Smooth
Some Kind Of Wonderful Joss Stone
Rascal Flatts - Life Is A Highway
Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
Prince & The Revolution - 1999
Right on the Money Alan Jackson
I'm Still A Guy Brad Paisley
Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe
Last Dance Donna Summer
The Last Dance Frank Sinatra

Although playing a wedding for someone I've know for 20 years made me feel kinda old, I can't say enough how happy I was to help out on such a great day. Jennifer and Mick are so perfectly matched it was so special to be with them.

Venue: SNPJ, Enon Valley, PA
Photographer: Crytser's Focused Memories

Kelsey and Kevin

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:54:00 +0000

This past Sunday I played at the ceremony and reception of Kelsey Ernst and Kevin Fodness. I'll start off by saying that this was the most customized and unique wedding that I've ever played. Kevin was amazingly detailed and provided me with all the music he wanted played during their big day. While I'll admit that at first it was a bit of a daunting task, it really turned out to be a total blast!

First off, I got to play for the ceremony... which I love doing. The bridal party entered to Yael NaÔm - New Soul, which is probably best known as the song from the new Macbook Air commercial, then afterwards they walked back down the aisle to The Barenaked Ladies "If I Had $1,000,000" (I love BNL, probably my favorite band ever).

What is probably most obvious from these photos is that Kelsey and Kevin had a 20's theme to their wedding and many of the guests dressed up in zoot suits and flapper dresses, you could tell that everyone had SO much fun and so a lot of the music played during cocktail hour was upbeat swing, it really kept the mood fun and celebratory.

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

Pre-CeremonyThe Opener Duke Ellington
Pink Cadillac Indigo Swing
As Long As I'm Singin' The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Dr. John
Put A Lid On It Squirrel Nut Zippers
Hot In Harlem Indigo Swing
Baltimore Nina Simone
Blue Angel Squirrel Nut Zippers
My Baby Just Cares For Me Indigo Swing
For Louise Lee Curtis
Memory Of You Indigo Swing

Ceremony
New Soul Yael NaÔm
If I Had $1,000,000 Barenaked Ladies

Cocktail Hour
The Interlocutor Squirrel Nut Zippers
Mr. Pinstripe Suit Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Reet, Petite & Gone Indigo Swing
Do It This Way Squirrel Nut Zippers
Suits Are Picking Up The Bill Squirrel Nut Zippers
Zoot Suit Riot Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Stop Drop And Roll Squirrel Nut Zippers
Barron Plays The Horses Indigo Swing
Rockin' In Rhythm Duke Ellington
Way We Ought To Be Indigo Swing
West Indian Pancake Duke Ellington
Let's Live It Up The Brian Setzer Orchestra
On The Wrong Side Of The Railroad Tracks Dr. John
This Old House The Brian Setzer Orchestra
I Can't Stop It Indigo Swing
Mambo Swing Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Introductions
Money - Indigo Swing

Dinner Music
Choo Choo Ch'Boogie Indigo Swing
Baby Wants A Diamond Ring Squirrel Nut Zippers
The Dirty Boogie The Brian Setzer Orchestra
The Boogie Bumper Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Don't Fix It Squirrel Nut Zippers
Jumpin' Jack Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
The Indigo Swing Indigo Swing
It Ain't You Squirrel Nut Zippers
Ad-Lib On Nippon Duke Ellington
Go Daddy-O Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Do What? Squirrel Nut Zippers
Rock This Town The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Bad Businessman Squirrel Nut Zippers
Brown Derby Jump Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Bedlam Ballroom Squirrel Nut Zippers

Cake Cutting (well, Ice Cream)
Raffi - Banana Phone

Ice Cream Buffet Opens
Trou Macacq Squirrel Nut Zippers
As Long As I'm Singin' The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Drinkin' It Up Indigo Swing
Fat Cat Keeps Getting Fatter Squirrel Nut Zippers
Rollin' With Roland Indigo Swing
Got My Own Thing Now Squirrel Nut Zippers
Regular Joe Indigo Swing
My Drag Squirrel Nut Zippers
What's The Matter, Baby? Indigo Swing
Jam With Sam Duke Ellington
Ghost Of Stephen Foster Squirrel Nut Zippers
Red Door Blues Indigo Swing
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Dr. John
Put A Lid On It Squirrel Nut Zippers
Hot In Harlem Indigo Swing
Baltimore Nina Simone

Bridal Dances
Kenny Rogers - Through the Years Kenny Rogers
Gabriel Lamb

First Dance
The Look Of Love Dusty Springfield

Dancing
Phil Vassar - Love Is a Beautiful Thing Phil Vassar
Frankie Valli - December 1963 (Oh What A Night) Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
All Day And All Of The Night The Kinks
Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmelade Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink
Personal Jesus Depeche Mode
Fallin' Alicia Keys
Teardrops On My Guitar Taylor Swift
A Long December Counting Crows
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing) Lauryn Hill
Creep TLC
B-52's - Love Shack
We Are Family Sister Sledge
Geri Halliwell - Ride It Geri Halliwell
Cotton Eyed Joe Rednex
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire Johnny Cash
I Like It, I Love It Tim McGraw
Jump Jive An' Wail The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Jump Jive An' Wail The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Swing the Mood Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
Billy Joel - Piano Man Billy Joel
Run Snow Patrol
Summer Wind Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight Michael Buble
Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice Fatboy Slim
I Need To Know Marc Anthony
Ewan McGregor - El Tango De Roxanne Ewan Mcgregor Jose Feliciano Jacek Koman
Uncle Cracker - Follow Me Uncle Cracker
Led Zeppelin - Fool In the Rain Led Zeppelin
This Boy Franz Ferdinand
The Boxer The Chemical Brothers
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
Respect Aretha Franklin
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Celebration Kool & the Gang
Michael Jackson -Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Golden Arm Sasha
Semisonic - Closing Time

Kelsey and Kevin completely understood how much fun it can be for both them and their guests by finding unique ways to change up the normal wedding and reception. Not just with the music they chose, but they also by including things their guests would enjoy such as a custom coffee counter and I don't think anyone will ever forget the amazing Ice Cream bar.

Kelsey and Kevin were fun and fearless, and their efforts really paid off big, I'm so happy they involved me so much in their plans, it was a fantastic day!

Venue: The Atrium, Prospect, PA
Ice Cream Catering: Kaleido Kone Creamery, Inc.

Lynn and Larry

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:43:00 +0000

I was thrilled to get to play at the wedding reception of the new Lynn and Larry Moore. Their wedding was a smaller event held at a private residence in Center Township. I've know Lynn for many years and it was wonderful to see her so happy.

The weather Saturday was amazingly perfect, which was GREAT since this was an outdoor event, it couldn't have been a nicer day. Lynn and Larry had about 40 guests who gathered together to celebrate and although there wasn't a ton of room, people had a great time dancing, they even did the Soulja Boy dance right there in the garage

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

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

Dinner Music
Champagne Time Lawrence Welk
Day-O Doug Walker
Jamaican Farewell Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Spanish Eyes Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Is This Love Doug Walker
Yellow Bird Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Red, Red Wine Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Under The Boardwalk Doug Walker
The Hammer Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Mary Ann Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Stand By Me Doug Walker
Island In The Sun Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band
Dock Of The Bay Doug Walker
That's All Michael Buble
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
In The Still Of The Night Carly Simon
I Can See Clearly Now Holly Cole
Diana Krall - Look Of Love

First Dance
I Promise (Wedding Song) CeCe Winans

Dancing
Save the Best for Last Vanessa Williams
Always and Forever Heatwave
The More I See You Carly Simon
I Will Be Here for You Michael W. Smith
Keeper Of The Stars Tracey Byrd
Tim McGraw (Radio Edit) Taylor Swift
My Girl The Temptations
Under The Boardwalk The Drifters
Smooth Santana Feat. Rob Thomas
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
Can't Help Falling In Love Elvis Presley
Unchained melody The Rightheous Brothers
You Are the Sunshine of My Life Stevie Wonder
Ain't Too Proud to Beg The Temptations
Respect Aretha Franklin
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) The Four Tops
Celebration Kool & the Gang
Lovestoned-I Think She Knows Justin Timberlake
Madonna Ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (snippet) Cyndi Lauper
Electric Slide Marcia Griffiths
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Lady Marmalade Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink
Cha Cha Slide Part 2 Mr C The Slide Man
Don't Stop The Music Rihanna
Crank That(Soulja Boy) (clean version) Soulja Boy
We Are Family Sister Sledge
September Earth, Wind & Fire
It's Raining Men Geri Halliwell
Whatever It Takes Lifehouse
Stop And Stare OneRepublic
Stop And Stare OneRepublic
Through the Years Kenny Rogers
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
Someone Like You Dina Carroll
I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith
Everything Michael Buble
Piano Man Billy Joel
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
Amazed (Captain Mix) Lonestar

Lynn and Larry had big smiles on their face the whole day and couldn't have been more easy to work with. They were so relaxed and you could tell they were just happy to have friends and family there to celebrate. It was nice to get outside and be a part of such a wonderful and unique day.

Jennifer & James

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:46:00 +0000

On Saturday I played the wedding reception of Jennifer Stivers & James Bisti at the Heinz History Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

Jennifer and James were completely beaming with joy all night long. I'm sure their cheeks will be sore from all the smiling they kept doing. James spent a lot of time preparing for the reception, not only did he choose all the music for cocktail hour and dinner, he also prepared 3 video slideshows which really wowed their guests.

The Heinz History Center is an amazing venue. The staff was so helpful, they made it so simple to get everything up to the fifth floor I was completely thrilled.

Click here to see the playlist from the reception.

Cocktail Hour
The Way You Look Tonight Steve Tyrell
L-O-V-E Nat King Cole
Make Someone Happy Jimmy Durante
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Let's Fall in Love Steve Tyrell
You Don't Know Me Ray Charles
Don't Know Why Norah Jones
When I Fall in Love Nat King Cole
Love and Marriage Frank Sinatra
Tupelo Honey Van Morrison
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You Frankie Vali
This Will Be Natalie Cole
Let My Love Open the Door Pete Townshend
God Only Knows The Beach Boys
Unforgettable Nat King Cole

Introductions
Beautiful Day U2

First Dance
Someone Like You Van Morrison

Cake Cutting
You're My Best Friend Queen

Dinner Music
The Way I Am Ingrid Michaelson
Be Mine David Gray
Come Away With Me Norah Jones
Walking in Memphis Marc Cohn
Bubbly Colbie Caillat
The Luckiest Ben Folds
You're Beautiful James Blunt
Somewhere Only We Know Keane
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Sweetest Thing U2
Can't Help Falling in Love UB40
Dance All Night Ryan Adams
Finally Fergie
Accidentally in Love Counting Crows
Airplanes and Butterflies The Clarks
These are the Days Van Morrison
Making Memories of Us Keith Urban
High James Blunt
Feels Like Home Chantal Kreviazuk
If I Could Hold You Tonight The Bodeans
Mandolin Rain Bruce Hornsby
Hallelujah Rufus Wainwright
I Can See Clearly Now Holly Cole
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti

Bridal Dances
I Loved Her First Heartland
My Wish Rascal Flatts

Dancing
When You Say Nothing At All Alison Krauss
Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper
Old Time Rock & Roll Bob Seger
Ain't Too Proud to Beg The Temptations
Respect Aretha Franklin
Shout (Parts 1 & 2) The Isley Brothers
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Bless The Broken Road Rascal Flatts
Lost in this Moment Big & Rich
Mountain Music Alabama
Stayin' Alive Bee Gees
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
You Dropped A Bomb On Me / Party Train The Gap Band
Jump On It Sir Mix-A-Lot
Beautiful in My Eyes Joshua Kadison
You're My Only Girl (Jenny) [#] Barry Manilow
Come on Eileen Dexy's Midnight Runners
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers
Jessie's Girl Rick Springfield
Brick House Commodores
We Are Family Sister Sledge
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson
You Should Be Dancing Bee Gees
Piano Man Billy Joel
This Years Love David Gray
Save the Last Dance for Me Michael BublÈ

Jennifer & James completely knew their guests tastes and were sure to include lots of great 80's and country music so that everyone got a chance to dance and party. Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs. Bisti.

Venue: Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh
Photographer: Steven Barry of In Video Studio
Videographer: Ed Pureza

Valerie & Craig

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:50:00 +0000

This past Saturday I played at the reception for Valerie & Craig Rodgers. The wedding was at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Moon Township (which is practically in my backyard). Valerie and Craig were great to work for, they had lots of great input for the music they wanted to use throughout the evening, and their guests really enjoyed dancing all night to a great selection of rock, country and oldies.

I was referred to Valerie and Craig by a great couple that I got to work with last May, Jennifer & Matthew Vaughn. I was so bummed that they couldn't make it to the reception (I heard they were bummed too, so I'll forgive them).

Click here to see the playlist from Valerie & Craig'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 Various - Pop music, Vocal
Rainbow Connection Peter Cincotti
Chris Montez - The More I See Various - Pop music, Vocal
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 Various - Pop music, Vocal
L O V E (Bonus Track) Michael Buble
Mel Torme - Strangers In The N Various - Pop music, Vocal
Some Kind of Wonderful Peter Cincotti
Summer Wind Barry Manilow
Almost Like Being in Love Natalie Cole
I'm Your Man Michael Buble

Introductions
Chicks Dig It Chris Cagle
The World Brad Paisley

Cake Cutting
Wink and a Smile Harry Connick Jr.

Dinner Music
A Whole New World John Tesh
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? John Tesh
Evergreen John Tesh / Tim Heintz
Song For Pamela Lopez Howard
Show Me Lopez Howard
Quiet Time Lopez Howard
Join Me Lopez Howard
Endless Love John Tesh / Tim Heintz
Because You Loved Me John Tesh
Jesse's Lullabye Lopez Howard
Afternoon Repose Lopez Howard
When I Fall in Love John Tesh
After All Lopez Howard
Summer Reunion Colomby Danny
Long Road Ahead Colomby Danny
Flugling Around Colomby Danny
End Of The Day Colomby Danny
Doin The Trent Colomby Danny
It Must Have Been Love John Tesh
Up Where We Belong John Tesh
Brian's Song John Tesh / Tim Heintz

Bridal Dances
This Kind Of Love Sister Hazel
What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Through the Years Kenny Rogers
I'm A Believer Smash Mouth

Dancing
We Are Family Sister Sledge
Celebration Kool & the Gang
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker
Surfin' U.S.A. The Beach Boys
(Everything I Do) I Do It for You Bryan Adams
The Way You Look Tonight Frank Sinatra
Footloose Kenny Loggins
Old Time Rock & Roll Bob Seger
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Devil Went Down to Georgia Charlie Daniels
Come on Eileen Dexy's Midnight Runners
Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper
All She Wants To Do Is Dance Don Henley
Proud Mary Ike and Tina Turner
What I Like About You Romantics
Rock & Roll All Night Kiss
Unchained melody The Rightheous Brothers
At Last Etta James
I Get a Kick Out of You Frank Sinatra
Shout (Parts 1 & 2) The Isley Brothers
Mony Mony Tommy James & the Shondells
You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
Ain't Too Proud to Beg The Temptations
Respect Aretha Franklin
Love Shack The B-52's
Another One Bites The Dust Queen
Mountain Music Alabama
Thank God I'm a Country Boy John Denver
Cotton Eyed Joe Rednex
Family Tradition Hank Williams Jr.
Tu CompaÒÌa Keith Urban
Joy to the World Three Dog Night
Crocodile Rock Elton John
You Dropped A Bomb On Me / Party Train The Gap Band
A Groovy Kind Of Love Phil Collins
In The Moment Sister Hazel
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
I Want to Hold Your Hand The Beatles
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Jack and Diane John Cougar Mellencamp
Summer of '69 Bryan Adams
We Built This City Starship
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

I had a great time and even got to play some unique selections that really got the crowd excited. Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Craig Rodgers!

Venue: Crown Plaza Hotel, Moon Township
Photographer: Prints Charming

BCCS

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:34:00 +0000

Last night I got to play for the Beaver County Christian School's Spring Dance. I've been playing dances for the school for a long time now... I'm guessing 10 years, but honestly I've lost track. It's always a great time and the young adults from the school are always so much fun. This year's dance was at Seven Oaks Country Club and everything went off perfectly. Every year the kids end up throwing the Principal, Mr. Carson in the air during one of the songs... I give him credit, I'm not sure I could be so trusting!

Congratulations to the 2008 BCCS seniors!!!

Holly & Brian

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:16:00 +0000

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

Anticipation

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:51:00 +0000

This month's post is all about your BIG WEDDING DAY. Let me know what you're looking forward to the most as your big day approaches. I know I was the most excited for the dancing, but I'm kinda biased that way. Let me know what you think on the right hand side of this page.

CD Obsession

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:32:00 +0000

Every once in a while you have a CD you just can't listen to enough. For me it's been Michael Buble's "Call Me Irresponsible". This came out last year and it's still playing all the time at my house, and when I setup my equipment at every wedding. Who would have thought you could do a remake of "Wonderful Tonight" that wouldn't be totally awful. A lot like a modern, younger Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble does a lot of standards (Rat Pack style) but with a lot of great energy. I've been dropping in these songs during dinner and cocktail hour whenever I can, if you haven't heard this disc yet it's definitely worth a listen.

Ready 4 The Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Getting ready to launch into wedding season and I thought it would be fun to post some new music. Will this be the big song of the summer? You tell me... I kinda like, makes me glad it's almost Friday.

In case you don't know - That's Madonna & Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes.

Friday Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:17:00 +0000

Time To Ruffle Some Feathers

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:57:00 +0000

I just posted a new poll question for March. I'm curious to see what everyone really thinks about the either dreaded or beloved Chicken Dance. It probaby won't be your most important vote this year, but it is your chance to speak your mind and let the world know how you feel about this hot button issue! The poll question is located on the right hand side of the main page.

Talk to me!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:44:00 +0000

I just added a great new feature to the website. You can chat with me really easily about your event anytime I'm online (which is a LOT!). There's a link to the new chat service on the homepage, right under my picture. You can also find this link on the contact page. The chat sessions are handled by Google, but there's no need to create an account or anything complicated, just click the link whenever it says I'm available and I'll be happy to talk to you about your event.

2 Turntables, A microphone and 3,000,000 records

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:00 +0000

I started DJing quite sometime ago, while I never used 8-tracks or cassettes, I did begin my career using vinyl records. I'll try not to reminisce too much about the good old days, because I certainly love the advantages of the digital music age. What I miss most was the hunt for great records. Once of my favorite stops used to be RecordRama Sound Archive in the North Hills. Well, I guess the owner of what is considered the largest music collection in the world is selling the whole thing on Ebay. Starting bid is 3 Million Dollars which puts it just outside of my price range, but I do hope he finds a bidder. The collection certainly deserves to be preserved and hopefully continued. I still have a bit of collection of things the would never make it to CD or Itunes, some I'm proud of, some I won't mention. There's just something special about the vinyl experience that makes me glad to have it as part of my history. Check here to learn more about the collection that is for sale.

Update - Yes! the collection sold for US $3,002,150.00! Wow!

Update 2 - sadly that bid was bogus. I've heard that there are people who are seriously interested in the collection, hopefully this collection goes to someone who is seriously about preserving the music.

EricTheDJ 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Schiemer) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:53:00 +0000

Well I'm happy to report I've been using my time during the DJ 'off-season' very productively. Between helping out with the new baby, I've been working on developing my new DJ website. I hope you find it easy to use and hopefully error free! (I had to learn a bit of programming to make it work the way I wanted... so no guarantees) Please let me know what you think or if you have any problems. I have to say thanks to my AWESOME support and beta testers Tara & Bethany, it would have taken me years without them.