The local theater was showing Purple Rain last weekend and I reached out to them to try and let me spin a set before the movie started.  I organized my songs just in case but alas I never got the OK.  So here's the set I prepped.  You'll note there's nothing from PR since I figured everyone was about to see the movie so they'd hear those tracks.

As ever with Prince tracks it ain't easy mixing.  He does't always give you a traditional 32 beat intro.  But whatevs. No excuses.  I did my best.  Enjoy

Count Basie Theater Mix

Here's a mix I put together featuring songs from the 90s  I opened up with arguably the most important song of the decade as it completely changed music as we knew it.  Overnight, Nirvana made all the glam rock bands look like poseurs and they ushered in an entire new genre and attitude. The mix out of this isn't great but it's hard to mix live drummers (not knocking Dave Grohl!)  After that I fall into a smooth (mostly) mix of some of my favorite club favorites from the decade.  The energy peaks just past the half hour mark then I end with some of the hip hops songs from the 90s.  

I squeezed 28 songs into this 45 minute mix by the way so if there's something you don't like, keep listening, it'll be over soon.

Enjoy the mix!

Yo DJ Pump This Party - 90s Mix

When an artist dies I'm often moved to make a mix inspired by their songs (which happened WAY too often this year).  This morning,  I started with some George Michael  then stuck with the 80s vibe throughout.

Two things:  By my count there are 11 bands or artists in this mix who passed away this year (when it's a band I mean a prominent member died).   And I don't mean 11 songs (because some artists I play more than one song from).  11 musicians.  Gone.  See if you can spot them all (what a morbid game!)

Also, I'm aware there is one song in this mix from the early 90s.  It very famously samples an 80s song and one of the key members of the band died this year so I thought it fit the theme.  

Here's hoping I'm not inspired to make a similar mix for a very long time!

Have Faith In The Eighties Mix

Had the pleasure of MCing and DJing my kid brother's Autism Awareness fundraiser.  Here's the rock heavy set I played to open the day.  I'd heard "I'm In The Mood for a Melody" on the radio on my drive in to Queens and had to open with it.

Rock Set From Autism Awareness Fundraiser

Awesome wedding last night and since I had very few requests I had a lot of room to be creative in my programming.  This is my second set of the night.  Opening set had gone well then I slowed it down and was told I had about a half hour till dinner.  I'd gotten requests for Kung Fu Fighting and Ace of Base from two guests so I kick the set off by getting to those two, then I slowly raise the energy.  Set went great and we went into dinner having already gotten a ton of dancing from everyone.  After dinner dancing was off the charts!

Before Dinner Set At Heather And Bobby's Wedding

Working with this couple was such a thrill.  Their entire wedding was off the chain.  Here's the last hour plus.  I'm coming out of The Cupid Shuffle and into Harlem Shake (which I haven't played forever)  Most of these choices were on Mark and Noelle's playlist BTW.  You'll hear me do a "no rain" chant at one point - the wedding was in their backyard and it was starting to drizzle a bit but Mother Nature heard us and held off.  It was a great night all around!

Final Hour For Mark And Noelle

Here's a set I spun for Joe and Tiffany.  As you'll hear at the very end this is the set right before dinner.

Before Dinner Dancing At Joe And Tiffany's Wedding

Inspired by a set I spun Friday night at Joe and Dawn's wedding here's a half hour of late 80s Freestyle.  Zip up the Cavaricci's and get ready to party!

Freestyle Mix

Love this set because of the Indian music woven in with the American music.  So much fun!

Before Dinner Set For Evan And Nissa

33 80s hits jammed into 80 minutes.  Enjoy!

Totally 80s Mix Tape

Storytellers - My Life In 30 Songs - Part One

Storytellers 2

Where's The Love 90s Pop And R&B Mix

32 of my favorite tracks from this year, squeezed into an hour long mix

Best Of 2017 Mix

Inspired by he new Cardi B and Bruno Mars song I put this mix together. 16 of the best New Jack Swing tracks in one smooth mix.  Enjoy

New Jack Swing Mix

Every song in the mix is talked about in my new book On This Date In Music

Book Release Party Mix 2

Love doing this party every year.  Great group that comes too dance and just have fun.  Here's the 90 minutes I played as dinner ended and the dancing got going.  I cut it off at the Cupid Shuffle so you wouldn't be subjected to that

Opening Set Lobster Shanty Staff Party 2019

After Dinner Set For Lauren And Tom

Top O' The Charts - February 2019

I spun for a charity event Casino Night last night.  No dance floor and no dancing expecting.  But I remembered something Jon Taffer said at Mobile Beat a few years ago.  He said (and I'm paraphrasing) "there is no such thing as background music.  There is lower volume music but no background music."  I channeled that philosophy and strived for a fun, sing alongable set and it worked.  Got tons of compliments and gave away a few cards as well.  This is a classic rock heavy set which played to the mostly baby boomer crowd.

The There Is No Background Music Set

Had 25 minutes between 1st course and dinner Saturday night.  Here's my set.  10 songs in about 25 minutes covering a range of genres (rock and roll, disco, newer dance, motown, latin).

Opening Set For Ali And Kevin

Final Hour For Heather And John

Had some fun with this mix.  Squeezed 40 songs that celebrate America into a 2 hour set with some historical vocal drops as well.  Crank it up to celebrate July 4th!

Party In The USA Mix

21 new songs that are charting and making some noise.  All mixed by yours truly.

Plus, see if you can get the obscure movie quote I dropped in

New Music Mix July 2019

Late Night Set For Kristina And David

Coming out of dinner I got some people bopping around to Wonderwall and Just a Friend so without saying a word we went right into a dance set.  DIdn't record my microphone channel so you're spared not hearing me count off the two lines dances in here (both the bride's requests

After Dinner For Danielle And Landon

Pretty wild crowd at this one so I could pull off some of these selections.  They were all requests from Jess and Chris and they all went over GREAT!

Opening Dancing Set: Jess And Chris

Opening Dance Set For Courtney And Brian

Last Hour For Jessica And Stephen

Before Dinner Set For Jessica And Stephen

Here it is.  Your monthly new music mix.  28 songs that are currently riding the various charts, all mixed together by yours truly in under an hour.  Tune in and get caught up on what's new and hot.

Top Songs September 2019

I hear people complain that there's no good new dance music coming out and I just don't get it I think there's some great stuff being produced. Just because it's not attacking the charts isn't the artists' fault.

Anyway, here's a set I threw together of some new dance music, all in the 125-130 BPM range.

Enjoy it!

Love One Another New Dance September 2019

After Dinner Dance Set Alyssa And Dom

Came out of dinner with The Electric Slide.  Hit record towards the end (because who wants to hear that song one more time) and this is what followed.  High energy set with some requests mixed in

After Dinner Set For Amanda And Matt

Fun set from a fun wedding.  These were all on the bride and groom's request list and they all worked.  I didn't record my mic channel but that barely made a difference.  I didn't have to say anything to open the dance floor and didn't even turn my mic on till I dropped "Shout" 35 minutes into the set.  Enjoy some great R&B and hip hop

After Dinner Set For Alexis And Michael

All over the map with this set.  Some were my choices, some were Ashley and Joe's requests, and some were from the guests.  All in all I think it flowed well and kept everyone dancing.  I cut it off as the Cupid Shuffle started to spare you from that

After Cake Set For Ashley And Joe

This mix has it all (just like the current pop charts). I started with 2 beautiful ballads that Top 10 then slipped into some newer dance, hip hop and yes, even country.  Check it out and get up to date on some of the top 22 songs that are kicking ass right now

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