Latin Music DJ - Bilingual Entertainment

2008-11-11T14:02:00.000-08:00

ACCEPT NO IMITATION

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2008-05-11T04:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day

and Happy BDAY isaias

rig

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2008-02-23T08:56:00.000-08:00

1. "Por Siempre" - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
A tango that segues into a guajira, this is a lovely, romantic song from one of Puerto Rico's greatest Salsa groups. From their album Aqui estamos y ...!Verdad!.
2. "Culebra" - Grupo Niche
From Imaginacion, irresistable salsa from the coasts of Colombia.

3. "Mi Guajira " - L.A. Carpool
Los Angeles is a city that's more than half Latin and where carpooling is an idle rumor. But L.A. Carpool gets you where you're going with this english-language guajira from their first album, When Worlds Collide.
4. "La Vida es un Carnival" - Celia Cruz
Where I live, this song is so ubiquitous it's almost impossible not to have it on my mind. From 'The Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz's Mi Vida es Cantar.
5. "Historia de un Amor" - Marisela
My favorite 'son' of the 1950's, this version is by the American-born cuban Marisela from her album Historia de un Amor.
6. "Santa Maria (del buen ayre)" - GoTan Project
If you've seen "Shall We Dance", then you've heard this tango. But you don't need the movie to enjoy it.
7. "Ahora Quien" - Marc Anthony
This is the hit single from both his new albums. I like the salsa version from Valio La Pena.
8. "Que Se Sepa " - Orquesta Tobaco y Ron
Cuban salsa at its finest, from the album by the same name.
9. "Amado Mio" - Pink Martini
The theme song from "Gilda", this classic gets a classic treatment from Pink Martini's all-latin Sympathique.
10. "Bilingual Girl" - Yerba Buena
Latin-fusion from Yerba Buena,one of NYC's hottest Latin funk groups. From their Island Life album.

These are song to get people on the dance floor. However, you need a few more like:

Clasics:
el cantante – Hector Lavoe
Brujeria – El Gran Combo
Canoa Rancha – Niche
Se Me perdio la cadenita – Sonora Dinamita
Rebelion – Joe Arrollo
Lloraras – Oscar De Leon
Fuego en la Jicotea

Recent
La Salsa Vive
El Cantante – Marc Anthony

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2008-01-26T10:47:00.001-08:00

BILINGUAL DJ. MUSIC FOR YOUR WEDDING OR QUINCEANERA

LatinMusicDJ offers a high end state of the art sound system to make an outstanding impression on you and your guests. Accompanied with a professional MC, disc jockey who is among the best personalities in the Bay Area.

LatinMusicDJ is truly dedicated to those who really have a discriminating taste in music, elegance and expect to receive special treatment on their event.

With a fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) Master of Ceremonies, who has been doing special events to all a wide range of audiences who will dress and act in a business like manner yet keeping it fun and exiting.

Feel free to visit our website at www.latinmusicdj.com for further information, or simply call me for a free estimate on the phone listed on the same site.

A disc jockey can make or break your event. Our responsibility and loyalty is that your special event will be remembered just as you envision it.

Respectufuly submitted,

DJ Rig

P.S. Our website features a free of charge or obligation online wedding planner and music selector for the party of your life. Check us out!

Translation:

LatinMusicDJ ofrece un sistema de sonido de alta calidad y de lo más Nuevo, para hacer una impresión sobresaliente a todos sus invitados. Todo esto viene acompañado por un locutor profesional y maestro de ceremonias que esta entre las personalidades del área de la bahía, como dj.

LatinMusicDJ esta sinceramente dedicado para aquellos que tienen un buen gusto musical, elegancia y esperan recibir un trato único y especial para sus eventos.

Contando con el maestro de ceremonias que ha venido amenizando eventos para una gran variedad de audiencias, quien también vestirá y actuara de una forma apropiada y de acuerdo a su función, al mismo tiempo agregando diversión y alegría a la fiesta.

Por favor visite nuestro sitio en la red al www.latinmusicdj.com para más información, o simplemente llámeme para una consulta gratis. Área cinco diez, dos cero nueve, setenta y dos, setenta y uno.

Recuerde que la selección del discjockey puede afectar su evento para bien o para mal. Nuestra responsabilidad es convertirlo en un momento memorable e inolvidable.

Se subscribe respetuosamente,

DJ Rig

PD.: Nuestro sitio en la red ofrece un planeador en línea gratis y libre de cualquier obligación. Revíselo.

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2008-01-26T10:47:00.000-08:00

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2007-10-08T02:00:00.001-07:00

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Hello Everyone,

From time to time I do get requests for CUMBIA music from -in this case- El Salvador.

Hope you enjoy.

DeeJayRig

2007-09-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

Sept. 26, 2007, 5:40PM
La quinceañera perfecta busca a sus chambelanes

Por CYNTHIA LEONOR GARZA
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle

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Krysten Ceballos, una joven de 14 años, alta y bonita, de piel dorada y con reflejos en su cabello castaño, entra en un estudio de baile lleno de espejos. Va acompañada de su madre, una tía y una amiga. Toma asiento al frente y comienza a revisar a dos decenas de muchachos adolescentes.

Break it Off, un tema de Sean Paul y Rihanna, brota de un parlante. Los chambelanes se entregan a la danza, en hileras de cuatro.

Brandon Lomelí, un joven de 14 años cuyos hoyuelos en las mejillas se acentúan con su dulce sonrisa, lanza los puños al aire, al compás del hip-hop, concentrado en ensalsar sus movimientos con actitud. Quiere que la chica lo escoja, pero sólo tiene 10 segundos de audición antes de que avance la siguiente hilera.

Abel Dávila, de 17 años, se desplaza con movimientos elegantes.

"Tienes que improvisar. Tienes que lucir bien. Tienes que lanzarle una mirada que diga, 'Hola, ¿qué onda?' ¿Sabes?", dice.

Krysten sabe. Brandon y Abel son elegidos.

Nada hace sentir más a las adolescentes como princesas que estar rodeada de chicos atractivos, por tanto, Krysten no está dejando nada librado al azar para su baile de quince años.

Al igual que un número creciente de chicas que están a punto de cumplir 15 años, Krysten elegirá y contratará a la mayoría de sus chambelanes para su gran baile de quince años.

Tres amigos y familiares la escoltarán, pero pagará por los otros 11 chambelanes, pues el cortejo tradicional para las quinceañeras abarca 14 damas y chambelanes, que representan cada año de vida de la joven. Krysten elegirá a 11 jóvenes modernos que ensayan en Chucke's Choreography, un estudio de baile ubicado al norte de Houston.

Este es uno de varios estudios que se especializa en chambelanes para los bailes de quinceañeras.

En otra ruptura con la tradición, Krysten ha decidido no tener damas. Las chicas, dice, son un problema; además no quiere que nadie la opaque.

Negocio en auge
Alrededor de 400,000 jóvenes hispanas cumplen 15 cada año en Estados Unidos, y la industria de quinceañeras, la cual representa 400 millones de dólares al año, intenta mantenerse al ritmo de la demanda creciente, con fiestas más grandes y extravagantes. Nuevas revistas, líneas de ropa formal y paquetes de viajes diseñados para las quinceañeras cobran un lugar cada vez mayor dentro de la sociedad en general.

El concepto de "alquile a un chambelán" está causando furor.

A fin de año, la dueña del estudio en Houston, Erika Chucke Peña planea expandir su negocio con instalaciones más amplias.

El baile de quinceañeras se centra en la joven, pero en el interior del estudio, los chicos también experimentan su propia transformación hacia la madurez. Trabajan durante largas horas con la esperanza de transformarse en "el" bailarín, en el chambelán que las jóvenes quieren.

Antes, los chambelanes que se alquilaban para los bailes de quinceañeras, tenían 20 o más años, y eran integrantes de algún ballet folklórico; en cambio, los chicos de Chucke son, en su mayoría, adolescentes mexicano-estadounidenses que han invertido largas horas en perfeccionar su apariencia y dominar los pasos de salsa, vals y hip-hop.

Se esfuerzan por ser los mejores en la ciudad, porque para las jóvenes, su fiesta de quince años es un acontecimiento que sucede sólo una vez en la vida.

"Hemos asistido a fiestas de quince años que están muy desorganizadas, poco profesionales, ese tipo de cosas", explica Lalainia Ceballos, madre de Krysten. "Los resultados fueron buenos, pero como comprenderás, si estás invirtiendo 23,000 dólares en el baile de quince años no esperamos que sólo esté bien, sino que sea perfecto".

Una imagen para atesorar
Todos conocen a Peña, joven de 26 años, cuyo sobrenombre, Chucke se deriva del hecho de que usaba zapatos de tenis de la marca Converse en los días en que bailaba break.

Chucke ha visto cómo ha evolucionado el negocio de las quinceañeras desde que era una niña en Houston, pues acudía a estas fiestas acompañando a su padre, un disc jockey de bailes de 15 años. Al llegar a la adolescencia, cobraba 100 dólares para enseñar al cortejo de las quinceañeras a bailar el vals tradicional. Ensayaban en salones de viernes por la noche o en los hogares de las chicas.

Fue por aquella época en que se dio cuenta que era difícil lograr que los chicos se comprometieran a ser chambelanes. En marzo de 2004, comenzó a contratar y entrenar a un grupo reducido de muchachos adolescentes. Ahora cuenta con un elenco de 60 bailarines que reciben 100 dólares por cada baile de quince años. Son alumnos de preparatorias en toda la ciudad y en muchos suburbios.

Chucke ofrece una variedad de productos, desde un DVD para planear la fiesta, a un costo de 39.95 dólares, hasta un amplio paquete de 2,400 dólares que incluye bailarines y coreografía para todo el cortejo de las quinceañeras.

La mayoría de las clientes llega por recomendación verbal de chicas que asistieron a los quince años de una amiga o prima y a quienes gustó lo que vieron; en algunas ocasiones, las jóvenes solicitan a un bailarín específico.

"A medida en que participamos en mayor número de bailes de quince, más son las personas que nos ven. Es obvio que si sabes bailar y tienes la apariencia que quieren, te van a elegir", dice Michael Gonzo Gonzales, uno de los primeros bailarines que contrató Chucke, y quien goza de mucha popularidad.

Y Chucke les recuerda a todos que ella vigila cada uno de sus pasos, tanto en la pista de baile como afuera de ésta. Instruye a sus jóvenes para que sean generosos con sus elogios a la quinceañera, pero les advierte que está prohibido que las inviten a salir durante la temporada antes del baile. "Su conducta afuera del estudio puede afectar la reputación de Chucke's", dice.

Durante un ensayo, advierte a los jóvenes: "Si se meten en pleitos en la escuela, o hacen cosas tontas en la escuela, me enteraré. Y se los digo de una vez, eso afectará su estatus en mi equipo".

Gonzo, de 18 años, sirve de ejemplo para los demás, en lo que se refiere a la manera en que baila y actúa, y por la dedicación que muestra a las personas que pagan por el baile de quince años. Cuando los bailarines son contratados para el trabajo, explica, "si la chica en la silla quiere un baile de quince años y luego ve a uno de los jóvenes de Chucke vestido de pandillero y bailando grinding con una chica, no va a querer a nadie así. Sobre todo los padres. Ellos se fijan mucho en eso".

Dar seguridad
Los bailarines ensayan al ritmo de Las caderas no mienten, de Shakira, con Deahna Ortiz, una rubia de la escuela preparatoria Cy-Fair que decidió a última hora que quería un baile de quinceañera, aunque no supiera mucho acerca de su importancia cultural.

A medida que la música adquiere un ritmo lento, Shaquira canta, "Ay, puedo ver tu cuerpo en movimiento", llega el pie para lanzar las manos al aire, flexionar las rodillas, girar las caderas, a la manera de la película The Matrix.

Chucke se exaspera.

Jacob DeLeón, de 14 años, y sin duda uno de los más jóvenes, mantiene las manos arriba pero cerca de sus hombros, mientras que se gira como si los hombros estuvieran separados de la cadera.

Con un ruido audible se repite la canción.

"¿Puedo ver que todos son Matrix?", gruñe Chucke y se coloca frente a Jacob.

"No se asusten. De nuevo, mantengan la cadera en alto y flexionen las rodillas. Muevan la cadera hacia atrás", ordena.

Jacob gira desde la cintura.

"¡Mueve la cadera hacia atrás! No la contengas, Jacob".

Chucke señala a un bailarín cercano.

"Él la mueve. La gira hasta atrás", dice.

El rostro de Jacob es suave, cubierto por una pelusa semejante al durazno, sus mejillas están sonrosadas por el esfuerzo de bailar. Es uno de los pocos que aún lleva lentes y frenos, y se está dejando crecer el cabello para trenzarlo o pintarse destellos. Chucke amortigua su crítica con palabras como "baby" y "m'hijo". Sabe que él adora bailar.

Jacob comenzó en las clases de hip-hop de niños y se esforzó mucho para formar parte del elenco. Su madre dice que el baile le ha ayudado tener más confianza en sí mismo. Jacob ha dado audiciones para otras fiestas de quince años, pero Deahna es la primera chica que lo elige.

El rechazo es otra parte del proceso. Es posible que a las jóvenes no les guste la manera en que alguno baila, o que lo consideren demasiado corto de estatura, o que su cabello y ropas no son las adecuadas. Los muchachos aprenden pronto que la apariencia es importante.

También aprenden a manejar el rechazo.

"Les ayuda a ser mejores personas en general", dice Chucke.

Después del número final para los quince años de Deahna (un baile en el que ella participa con los chicos de Chucke y amigos de la preparatoria Cypress-Faribanks en una cadencia de percusiones), los jóvenes se retiran a los laterales, conforme entra el DJ.

Jacob es el primero en regresar a la pista de baile, enseñando a algunas chicas los pasos de Cupid Shuffle.

En minutos, otros chambelanes se unen y la pista de baile se llena.

Todo se centra en la apariencia
Los chicos más jóvenes siguen el ejemplo de "los" bailarines, quienes son cuidadosos para crearse una apariencia que refleje la moda urbana. Parte del atuendo son sus zapatos de tenis Puma o Vans. También lo son sus shorts y pantalones cargo. Usan mucho gel o cera en el cabello, en las cejas, las axilas y las piernas. Se rocían por completo con Unforgivable, de Sean John, o con Chrome.

Brandon lleva trenzas. Lo desdeñaron como chambelán durante seis meses, hasta que comenzó a peinarse con trenzas apretadas que le llegan más allá de los hombros.

Además, perdió 5 pulgadas (12 cm) de cintura.

La madre de Brandon, Martha Lomelí, acude con frecuencia al estudio y asiste a todos los bailes. Lo ha visto todo: fiestas lujosas, los pleitos entre dos chicas adolescentes que salieron de los baños hasta llegar a la pista de baile.

Se regodea con los cumplidos de otras madres, cuando le dicen que su hijo se ha convertido en magnífico bailarín.

"Para él, es una pasión", señala Martha. Y después añade con gratitud que los jóvenes "no tienen tiempo para sentirse aburridos. No tienen tiempo para amigos que les harían daño. Esto es como una gran familia".

Brandon es encantador y por lo mismo distribuye su tiempo entre varias amigas que ha conocido en los bailes de quince; son chicas con quienes, en general, se comunica a través de su celular. Los muchachos de más edad, sobre todo los que aspiran a ser bailarines profesionales, prefieren no tener amigas.

Las chicas pueden ser buenas compañeras de baile, pero se pueden volver celosas.

"He conocido a algunas chicas aquí y allá, y hemos platicado. Pero no intento ser un tipo de 'Acompáñame para siempre', porque por el momento estoy muy ocupado", dice Gonzo.

Además, las reglas del estudio ordenan mantenerse disponibles en todo momento. Las chicas quieren pensar que tienen una oportunidad con ellos.

Muchos jóvenes se reúnen en torno a la pista de baile en un salón de recepciones al oeste de Houston. En el centro, una chica delgada en un vestido enorme color turquesa y sin mangas, baila con su padre, al compás de los sonoros instrumentos de metal de una banda.

Danielle DeLeón está radiante. Siempre soñó con este momento. Viene de una familia que vive para bailar, en bodas, aniversarios, fiestas de quince años o bailes.

Los bailarines de Chucke se hallan sentados al fondo del salón; su participación será más tarde. Para la mezcla musical de esta noche, con el tema de La Pantera Rosa, hip-hop y salsa, los jóvenes llevan chalecos negros con corbatas rosas, máscaras al estilo de El Zorro y no llevan camisa. En otras ocasiones visten trajes de etiqueta blancos o camisas rasgadas: lo que la quinceañera quiere que vistan.

Gonzo está aquí. Desde hace tres años, cuando prefirió las clases de baile a los deportes, ha sido elegido como chambelán en decenas de bailes de quince años.

Terminó la preparatoria en diciembre, un semestre antes de lo esperado y asiste a una universidad comunitaria. Pronto se concentrará en enseñar a jóvenes bailarines, al tiempo que continúa con su propia formación. Sin embargo, sus días como chambelán ya se aproximan a su fin.

"Una vez que tienes 17 o 18 años, ya estás un tanto mayor para ser chambelán", explica.

Sólo la quinceañera tendrá siempre 15 años.

cynthia.garza@chron.com

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2007-09-10T01:05:00.000-07:00

La Quinceanera Ideal

A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a pitcher (or combination of pitchers) pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of nine innings and in which no opposition player reaches first base. There is not such term in a DJ’s world, other than when everything goes flawlessly as planned and at the end you are able to walk away with a smile in your face.

After enduring over twenty two years as a professional entertainer, I have seen the good, the bad of the ugly while performing at a variety of social events. Yes, as ugly as seen a groom punching a member of the bride’s family or seeing a bride getting drunk beyond oblivion and being unable to reason.

This article is not about bad cases beyond my control, but about cases where a “perfect game was pitched”. Yesterday was one of those times, worthy of mention and blissful remembrance.

From the time we got to the luxurious hotel, set up, to the time we gladly accepted a small tip and the many compliments from different people, including the parents and people who worked and managed the venue.

The planning was magnificent, the crowd responded to every needle drop, and danced the night away to virtually everything we played. The system kicked butt with clear highs and throbbing base, without distortion. Every song searched was found and the announcements were promptly and accurately annunciated.

This was possible thanks to the cooperation and complete understanding of how the reception took shape, by the birthday girl, the parents and everyone involved.

Young and old, enjoyed a night of fun and dance, under the flashing lights and the exceptional performance delivered on every musical pitch. The waltz was executed like out of a fantasy, and the level of happiness just simply flowed through out the evening.

I must say, that was a good day and a “perfect play”.
__________________

2007-09-07T22:24:00.001-07:00

HIP HOP
This Week Artist Song Title
1 Keyshia Cole Let It Go
2 Plies Shawty
3 Fantasia When I See U
4 Fabolous Make Me Better
5 Ne-yo Do You
6 T-pain Bartender
7 Fabolous Baby Don't Go
8 Gorilla Zoe Hood Figga
9 J. Holiday Bed
10 Ciara Can't Leave 'em Alone
11 Rich Boy Good Things
12 Soulja Boy Crank That
13 Kafani Fast (like A Nascar)
14 Hurricane Chris A Bay Bay
15 Crime Mob Rock Yo Hips
16 R. Kelly Same Girl
17 J. Valentine She's Worth The Trouble
18 T.i. Big Things Poppin'
19 Lloyd Get It Shawty
20 Kanye West Can't Tell Me Nothin'
21 Ugk International Players Anthem
22 Musiq Buddy
23 Mary J. Blige We Ride (i See The Future)
24 Mya Lock U Down
25 Yung Joc Coffee Shop
26 Lloyd You
27 Huey Pop Lock And Drop It
28 Robin Thicke Lost Without U
29 Tank Please Don't Go
30 Ciara Like A Boy
31 Gucci Mane Freaky Gurl
32 Huey F/lloyd When I Hustle
33 R. Kelly I'm A Flirt
34 Tiffany Evans Promise Ring
35 Chrisette Michele If I Have My Way
36 Jagged Edge Put A Lil Umph In It
37 Kanye West Stronger
38 Kia Shine Krispy
39 Fantasia Only One U
40 Yung Berg Sexy Lady

2007-07-16T23:51:00.000-07:00

DATE NAME EVENT / COMMENTS

JUL14 Dalton Mendoza Wedding (San Carlos)
TOTAL SUCCESS!!
TURNED OUT GREAT.
JUL21 Giovani Perez Wedding (Commodore)
JUL28 Arlene Mercado Wedding (San Jose)
JUL28 *Jenny Rienzo Birthday (Oak) 2ndSys
AUG04 *open 1 prospect
AUG11 *open 1 prospect
AUG18 Rosy Alvarez Wedding (San Francisco)
AUG19 RICH CHAFFINO WEDDING / JODY
AUG25 *open 2 prospects
SEP01 *open 1 prospect
SEP08 *open *1 prospect
SEP08 Ivette Rodriguez Quinceanera – 2nd sys
SEP15 *open 2 prospects
SEP21 St Mary’s High School Dance
SEP22 *busy *Quince / JohnHarris
SEP29 *open
OCT06
OCT13
OCT20
OCT27
NOV03
NOV10
NOV17
NOV24

REVISED 07/17/07
www.basecdj.com – www.deejayrig.info – 510.209.7271
entries with asterisk are pending.

UPDATE: Thank you Dalton & Hilda Mendoza of Redwood City for the great experience, of dealing with such great group of people.

Photos to come from the event...

2007-06-27T12:53:00.000-07:00

DATE NAME EVENT / COMMENTS
JUN30 **OPEN Available for ELBO
JUL07 *GARCIA Pending
JUL14 Dalton Mendoza Wedding (San Carlos)
JUL21 Giovani Perez Wedding (Commodore)
JUL28 Arlene Mercado Wedding (San Jose)
JUL28 *Jenny Rizo Birthday (Oak) 2ndSys
AUG04 *Mireya Lopez Pending
AUG11 *open
AUG18 Rosy Alvarez Wedding (San Jose)
AUG19 RICH CHAFFINO WEDDING / JODY
AUG25 *open
SEP01 *open
SEP08 *Julio Pena *Pending
SEP08 Ivette Rodriguez Quinceanera – 2nd sys
SEP15 *open
SEP22 *busy *Quince / JohnHarris
SEP29 *open
OCT06
OCT13 Jaime Cruz Wedding
OCT20
OCT27
NOV03
NOV10
N0V17
NOV24

www.basecdj.com – www.deejayrig.info – 510.209.7271

2007-06-01T00:04:00.000-07:00

PURPOSE

The purpose of this letter is to touch bases with you, as my client or prospect client, with the sole purpose of keeping in touch, and just making sure everything is O.K.

WHAT I DO

Many heard me say before, “there’s only fifty two weekends in a year, and for this particular reason I like to fill my schedule, since this is my only source of income.

HOW IT WORKS

The way I normally operate is as follows:
a) initial contact
b) verbal agreement
c) meeting
d) proposal and written agreement
e) Sign contract and retainer.

Presently I do sub-contract work for Jody, John and Daniel

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT

Typically once I give you my word, the date is reserved for you, until further notice, and in the mean time is marked as pending for a week, as courtesy, after that, the date becomes available for anybody, and it does not show on the calendar.

WHAT I EXPECT

I expect to be kept in the loop, because this is my bread and butter, once a date is taken or given out, is pretty much gone forever, and I can’t make it out. Uninformed event planners see it as just a “gig” on the calendar; I see it as part of my budget to feed my family. In short, is a give and take situation?

RATES

My rates vary, depending on the following factors:

a) Number of guests, a small 20-70, medium 70-120, large 120-250; huge 250-500
b) Time of year, day of the week, time of the day, amount of hours.
c) Place of the event, type of event,
d) First time clients, repeat business, subcontractors, friends and relatives.

CALENDAR:

Please take a look at the calendar and please see that:
a) your event is written on the right date
b) Please notify if there is any type of discrepancy.
c) Please don’t panic!

REGARDS

I want to take advantage of this space and time, to thank you for your patronage. I do appreciate your business, and you can count on my dedication towards your special day.

You will notice DJ Isaias more and more on my calendar this year, as he has a license to mix… I mean to drive.

DJ Rig

ps: I sent some C D's via regular mail, a couple of months ago, and never received any sort of feedback from anyone. If you did not get it, you may download it (free of charge) for a limited time only from www.deejayrig.info

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2007-05-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

The art of finding the right specialty D.J.

Many articles have been written about how to find a disc jockey or master of ceremonies, however not many write about specialty dj’s.

A specialty dj is someone who dedicates his time and energy to learn a niche in the wedding industry, because let’s face it, not all dj’s were created alike.

Among the lists of special moments in a person’s life there is the wedding, of course. Not only is it special, but in most cases very expensive. If you paint your house a different color, and you don’t like it, you can always repaint it, but if something goes wrong on your wedding day, you can’t recreate or relive the moment. DJ’s are often times under rated, and under estimated, for some reason the photography takes more priority to many, but what if the music was not good? Or the disc jockey that was hired to entertain didn’t have the right music? Bad news all around and people will remember it. Consider making a list of priorities and place the sound in your very own list, (in other words, don't rely on other people's experience), when it comes to the music.

You can find any DJ any day of the week, but in a calendar year there are only 52 weekends, and good entertainers are booked months in advance, so once a couple have made up their minds, it is advisable to find and book the dj right away.

Of course it is not easy, it’s like trying to find a needle in a hay stack, if there isn’t one recommended, by word of mouth, the phone book is the next step, providing you didn’t find one here. Do not dismay, there is always one available for you.

Furthermore, technology today has made it possible for anyone to be a music player, with music on the internet, MP3 players and easy-to-use equipment it has become less difficult to play amplified music. However, a wedding is not something you want to leave up to a rookie (I am sorry for those starting out) there are way too many details, that could possibly go wrong, and it is best to be in the hands of a seasoned professional.

When I look back at my own career when I started doing social events, back in 1985, I used to charge $200 per event, armed with two turntables, a mixer and a microphone I offered outstanding performances but my clients were mainly concerned in the cost of the music, they didn’t mind paying $800. For the cake, and $2,000. For the photographer.

Truthfully the key to whole thing is, finding someone who has the type of personality you want, because once again, not all are alike, there are cheesy performers, solemn, serious, jokers, and the list goes on. If when you meet with the person the chemistry hasn’t click on the first twenty minutes, forget it, it will not happen.

Don’t be shy to ask a million questions, and to be specific in telling him or her particular expectations. Tell him or her you want, and how you envision your event to be. Simply because there is more to be a Disc Jockey than just press “play”.

Don’t judge the book by its cover, and don’t gauge dj by how much they charge, because rates vary from state to state. Again, ask the dj this question before you say anything: What’s your specialty?

Congratulations on your engagement and I wish you the very best.

Regards,

Rig Galvez
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DJ Rig has been performing at a variety of events since 1985, and specializes in multicultural weddings, fully bilingual (English / Spanish) and one of the most professional performers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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2007-05-17T00:47:00.000-07:00

RESOURCES
BUSINESS OF QUINCEAÑERAS • Costs: $3,000 to $25,000
• Size of industry: $400 million will be spent this year
• Number of Latinas who turn 15 every year: 400,000
• Upcoming expo : The 2007 Quince Girl Bridal and Quinceañera Expo is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Reliant Arena, Hall D.
Source: Quince Girl and Strategic Events -->
Like most of her friends at the time, Pat Valdez, 40, didn't celebrate her 15th birthday with a quinceañera.
"My parents couldn't afford it," said Valdez, as she sat on her sofa Sunday with her only daughter, 14-year-old Selena, in their north Houston home.
But by saving and planning ahead, she and her husband can afford to throw Selena a quinceañera — a party and religious ceremony she estimates will cost about $15,000 and entertain 500 of the family's relatives, co-workers and friends.
As the U.S. Hispanic population grows, this coming-of-age event, akin to a sweet 16 dance and bat mitzvah, has grown into a $400-million-a-year industry that's spread among formal-wear companies, limousine services, party planners, banquet halls and caterers.
It's gotten big enough — some 400,000 U.S. Latinas turn 15 each year — that the industry supports two magazines offering tips and advice on everything from hair and makeup trends to "the best deals, steals and splurges for your 15th."
One of the magazines, Quince Girl, is hosting Quince Girl Bridal and Quinceñeara Expo this Sunday at Reliant Hall. Organizers are expecting 2,500 people.
"The growth of the quinceañera has been tremendous," said Cindy Benavides, president and chief executive officer of Dallas-based Strategic Events, which is helping Quince Girl do the expo. "Now it's back in vogue. They see the value of continuing the tradition."
So, too, does Houston's Wash Antique Limousine Service. It's showing off its 1932 Pierce-Arrow at the expo and will promote its fleet of seven vehicles because quinceañeras are one of its biggest moneymakers.
"It's a big market for us because we specialize in antique limos and they really like those types of cars," said Regenia Washington, manager at the company, which charges $100 an hour for a limo rental with a four-hour minimum, plus tip and tax.
And Laura Moreno, owner of John's Formal Wear & Bridal Boutique, will display an array of dresses at the event, including sequin-covered gowns.
"Girls like to sparkle," said Moreno, who took over the shop from her mother. "They want to be the princess of the night."
It's a costly tradition, with families spending anywhere from $3,000 to $25,000 on the affair, according to Benavides.
But despite the cost, these parties are gaining so much mainstream attention that Walt Disney World Resort is offering quinceañera celebrations, with theme parties such as the "Belle of the Ball" that can include a horse-drawn carriage and storybook entrance starting at $20,000.
To save some money, the Valdez family plans to purchase table arrangements and have Selena's photographs taken in Monterrey, Mexico.
Selena wants to make sure she looks elegant, and she's looking forward to dancing a waltz with her father.
"I'm excited and nervous, just about the way everything is going to go that day," the eighth-grader said.
Although the ritual symbolizes her daughter is becoming a lady, Pat Valdez still has plenty of plans for Selena — like college graduation — and she's saving for that, as well.
jenalia.moreno@chron.com

2007-05-14T19:02:00.000-07:00

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2007-03-31T20:33:00.001-07:00

BILINGUAL DJ. MUSIC FOR YOUR WEDDING OR QUINCEANERA

LatinMusicDJ offers a high end state of the art sound system to make an outstanding impression on you and your guests. Accompanied with a professional MC, disc jockey who is among the best personalities in the Bay Area.

LatinMusicDJ is truly dedicated to those who really have a discriminating taste in music, elegance and expect to receive special treatment on their event.

With a fully Bilingual (English/Castellano) Master of Ceremonies, who has been doing special events to all a wide range of audiences who will dress and act in a business like manner yet keeping it fun and exiting.

Feel free to visit our website at www.latinmusicdj.com for further information, or simply call me for a free estimate on the phone listed on the same site.

A disc jockey can make or break your event. Our responsibility and loyalty is that your special event will be remembered just as you envision it.

Respectufuly submitted,

DJ Rig

P.S. Our website features a free of charge or obligation online wedding planner and music selector for the party of your life. Check us out!

Translation:

LatinMusicDJ ofrece un sistema de sonido de alta calidad y de lo mas Nuevo, para hacer una impresión sobresaliente a todos sus invitados. Todo esto viene acompañado por un locutor profesional y maestro de ceremonias que esta entre las personalidades del área de la bahía, como dj.

LatinMusicDJ esta sinceramente dedicado para aquellos que tienen un buen gusto musical, elegancia y esperan recibir un trato único y especial para sus eventos.

Contando con el maestro de ceremonias que ha venido amenizando eventos para una gran variedad de audiencias, quien también vestirá y actuara de una forma apropiada y de acuerdo a su función, al mismo tiempo agregando diversión y alegría a la fiesta.

Por favor visite nuestro sitio en la red al www.latinmusicdj.com para mas información, o simplemente llámeme para una consulta gratis. Area cinco diez, dos cero nueve, setenta y dos, setenta y uno.

Recuerde que la selección del discjockey puede afectar su evento para bien o para mal. Nuestra responsabilidad es convertirlo en un momento memorable e inolvidable.

Se subscribe respetuosamente,

DJ Rig

PD.: Nuestro sitio en la red ofrece un planeador en linea gratis y libre de cualquier obligación. Revíselo.

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2006-12-08T21:57:00.000-08:00

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2006-11-04T23:21:00.000-08:00

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Artist
Song Title
Label
Akon F/eminem
Smack That
Universal
Akon F/snoop Dogg
I Wanna Love You
Universal
Beyonce
Ring The Alarm
Columbia
Bones Thugs N Harmony
Just Vibe
Interscope
Bow Wow F/chris Brown
Shorty Like Mine
Columbia
Brooke Hogan F/paul Wall
About Us
Smc/sobe
Cassie
Me & U
Atlantic
Cassie
Long Way 2 Go
Atlantic
Chamillionaire
Ridin'
Universal
Cherish
Do It To It
Capitol
Cherish
Unappreciated
Capitol
Chingy
Pullin' Me Back
Capitol
Chingy
Dem Jeans
Capitol
Chris Brown
Say Goodbye
Jive/zomba
Ciara F/chamillionaire
Get Up
Laface/zomba
Danity Kane
Show Stopper
Atlantic
E-40
Tell Me When To Go
Reprise
E-40 F/t-pain
U And Dat
Reprise
Federation F/e-40
Stunna Glasses At Night
Warner Bros.
Fergie
London Bridge
Interscope
Frankie J. F/mannie Fresh
That Girl
Columbia
Jibbs
Chain Hang Low
Geffen
Justin Timberlake
Sexyback
Jive/zomba
Justin Timberlake F/t.i.
My Love
Jive/zomba
Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys
Snap Yo Fingers
Tvt
Ludacris F/pharrell
Money Maker
Idjmg
Lyfe Jennings
S.e.x.
Columbia
Mistah F.a.b.
Ghost Ride It
Faeva/thizz
Mya
Ayo
Universal
Nelly Furtado
Promiscuous
Geffen
Ne-yo
Sexy Love
Idjmg
P. Diddy F/nicole
Come To Me
Atlantic
Paula Deanda F/dey
Walk Away (remember Me)
Arista
Pussycat Dolls
Buttons
Interscope
Rihanna
We Ride
Idjmg
Sean Paul
Give It Up To Me
Atlantic
Shareefa
Need A Boss
Capitol
Young Dro
Shoulder Lean
Atlantic
Yung Joc
I Know You See It
Atlantic
Yung Joc
It's Goin' Down
Atlantic

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I FOUND THESE QUESTIONS ON A WEBSITE THAT OFFERS ADVICE. I DECIDED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS MYSELF. REGARDING LATINMUSICDJ

Tips on Hiring a DJ

Do You Provide a Written Contract?
It is very important to confirm your booking in writing. Terms should be clearly defined to avoid future problems.
A: Yes all dealings are made through a writen contract. In 20 years I haven't missed an event.

Are you insured?
The DJ should have liability insurance to protect you and your guests in case of an injury or fire caused by the DJ’s equipment. Such accidents rarely ever happen, but you wouldn’t drive your car without insurance so why take chances when it comes to hiring a DJ? Insurance is provided on events basis, depending on the venue and the event. Yes, I am insured.

Is Your Equipment of Professional Quality?
There is a difference between home audio and professional road-worthy equipment. The equipment a DJ uses should be built to go on the road each and every day!
A: My equipment is top of the line and truly professional.

Will You Listen To My Music Suggestions?
Many DJ's are of the opinion that they know what music is best for their audience and won't take requests. The DJ should listen to requests and play them whenever appropriate.
A: 100%, a list is discussed and filled up in advance.

Will You Dress Appropriately at My Affair?
It is important that your entertainer look the part by dressing formal or semi-formal, according to your preference. Themed events and picnics require different attire.
A: Weddings I would normally wear a Tux or Coat and tie, depending on the event, to quinceaneras I dress formal but comfortable. All attire is checked with the client.

Will You Play The Music At An Appropriate Level?
The biggest concern voiced by prospective clients is the volume level of the music. A professional DJ knows to keep the volume at a level appropriate for the guests, especially during cocktails and the dinner hour. Yes, the proper level according to the venue and the space.

Do You Do More Than Just Play Music at the Affair?
Most affairs involve more than playing music. It is important to have a DJ who is capable of playing the music, handling all of the announcements and helps to coordinate the affair. A: Yes, all of the above.

Will You Listen to My Concerns and Input?
A professional DJ is aware that they can't possibly know every aspect of music and entertainment. Your input and suggestions should be welcome!
A: 100%

Are You the DJ Who Will Actually Perform at the Affair?
Some companies are multi-system operators and the person you talk with probably isn’t the person who will perform at your event. Be clear about exactly who your DJ will be and their level of experience.
A: the dj is discussed prior to the event.

Are You a Member of Any Professional Trade Association?
Quality DJ’s keep up with trends in the industry and continually educate themselves to be the best that they can be. Belonging to group such as Active DJ Forums demonstrates a commitment to professionalism
A: Yes, member of various associations.

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2006-10-10T10:24:00.000-07:00

Just a brief reminder:

The video presented, reflects the taste of the bride and groom. Each event is like a finger print, and there are no two identical weddings.

Latin Image will find the types of music and styles of entertainment that suit you better.

Best regards,

DJ Rig

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