Bing Crosby: A Pocketful Of Dreams
I began reading Gary Giddins’s biography of Bing Crosby – appropriately titled A Pocketful Of Dreams: The Early Years, 1903-1940 – almost three months ago, and finally finished it this past weekend. I’d have to say that although informative, and precisely researched, this biography was no easy read. That’s not to say it isn’t a... Read More
Dara’s Bat Mitzvah
Ever been at an event where it feels as if an energy is flowing from right under the floor, up through your feet and filling the entire room? Well on February 26th of 2011, during Dara’s Bat Mitzvah at the Westin in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, you could have harnessed some of that intensity and... Read More
Megan and Ron’s Aldie Mansion Wedding
The last wedding reception I got to DJ in 2010 was at the Aldie Mansion, and it was the wedding of Megan and Ron. At Cutting Edge, we consider ourselves lucky to have such a great relationship with this popular – and elegant – wedding venue. Kim, Shelly, and the rest of the staff at... Read More
A Great DJ Comes Home
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, we hired a kid named Brian. At the time, Brian was around fifteen years old and although young, had all of the ingredients for the makings of a great Disc Jockey. He was technically inclined, having an understanding of sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment, but... Read More
A Beatles Journey: Something
The Beatles song ‘Something’ – according to George Harrison’s autobiography – was written during the recording of The Beatles ‘White’ album, but, as we all know, wasn’t recorded and released by The Beatles until the Abbey Road album in 1969. The song itself borrowed on the title of James Taylor’s “Something in the Way She... Read More
Tom and Victoria’s Merion Wedding
Back in December of 2010, I was the MC/DJ for a wedding at The Merion in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, and it was my first time performing there. I was excited to work at this venue, because I’ve heard nothing but the great things about the place, and it was everything I had heard about and... Read More
DJ & Dancer adds some ‘Pop’ to Bucks County
“For 50 minutes, they spin, move, dance and sweat…” were the exact words that Kara Seymour, editor of www.patch.com used to begin her article about my class. I smiled as my eyes moved over the rest of the publication. I had never heard anyone describe my class in such a dynamic way. It is my... Read More
Nicholas and Karolina’s Cairnwood Wedding
I’d like to dedicate this blog post to all of the mothers out there helping their son and/or daughter plan their wedding. It was back in the Fall of 2010 when Tony Donato and I first met Gina, the mother of the groom. She was helping her son in his search to find a DJ... Read More
The Hero of Hip Hop
Many music listeners feel today’s music has gone down the gutter since the “glory days” (the term ‘glory days’ itself being completely subjective). In some respects, I agree. The radio spews songs graphically describing hustling drugs, weapons, gang violence, and misogynistic tales of sexual relations with various women, among other intensely vulgar and offensive topics.... Read More
Katie & John’s Wedding
As I gear up for all of my upcoming weddings, mitzvahs, proms, and other events this spring, I enjoy looking back and writing about the many great parties I was involved in as the DJ over this past year. I worked at many new venues in 2010, and one place I looked forward to working... Read More