Thomas & Jenell’s Seaport Museum Wedding
July was a pretty busy month at Cutting Edge Entertainment, keeping our DJs busy with lots of weddings. On July 9, my own DJ adventures took me to The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, for the wedding of Thomas and Jenell. I’ve been to the Seaport Museum a few times in the past, but this... Read More
Louis Armstrong: American Genius
“He is the beginning and the end of music in America.” ~Bing Crosby “You can’t play anything on a horn that Louis hasn’t played.” ~Miles Davis “The legacy of any nation in the world is their contribution… We contributed Louis Armstrong.” ~Tony Bennett When I hear his name, my heart is filled with both joy... Read More
Samantha & Josh’s Cairnwood Wedding
Another wedding blog post from one of the wedding DJs here at Cutting Edge Entertainment. I was at Cairnwood – my home away from home – for Joshua and Samantha’s wedding on July 1, 2010. The wedding took place on a Thursday night, which worked out well because the majority of the guests had off... Read More
A Beatles Journey: Sir George Martin
Before The Beatles were signed to a record deal, their manager Brian Epstein had all but exhausted every possible option, starting with Decca (the first label to turn them down), and a parade of other major labels that just didn’t seem interested in the four lads from Liverpool. All they needed was that one break,... Read More
Return Of The King: Presley’s Great Comeback
John Lennon said that before Elvis, there was nothing. He also said that without Elvis Presley, The Beatles would never have come to be. As a matter of fact, there is mention of Elvis Presley in every single book I’ve read about the Beatles – and I’ve read quite a few. Naturally I know who... Read More
Danielle & Chris: Wedding at The Cock and Bull
On June 12, 2010 I had the opportunity to be the disc jockey at Danielle and Chris’s wedding. The wedding reception was held at The Cock and Bull in Lahaska, Bucks County (Peddler’s Village). Danielle and Chris expressed to me at my wrap-up meeting with them, that making certain that everybody was up dancing was... Read More
Nate Jones on Fashion and The Young Stylish Adult
Okay so we all have the desire to want to look good and more importantly the desire for others to think that we look good, but with the fashion trends constantly changin and few things remaining constant, this can be a completely daunting task. These are the quick reflections of a young stylish adult. Being... Read More
Wedding at Huntingdon Valley Country Club
On June 11th I had the opportunity to DJ at Huntingdon Valley Country Club for Linda and Julian’s wedding reception. The Club is very close to our office and we’ve done many weddings and parties there in the past. I was really looking forward to this wedding because the Club’s staff really do a great... Read More
The Star Spangled Banner vs. America The Beautiful
The Encyclopedia Britannica defines National Anthem as “a hymn or song expressing patriotic sentiment and either governmentally authorized as an official national hymn or holding that position in popular feeling.” In The United States of America, our National Anthem is The Star Spangled Banner. It has been so since it was made official by congressional... Read More
Courtney’s Sweet 16 Gets “Bugged”
On June 12th, 2010, Courtney’s Sweet 16 became “The Greatest Show on Earth”. Kathy – Courtney’s Mom – dubbed me as the acting “Ringleader” of this three-ring celebration, as the carnival was literally brought right to their backyard. We spoke several times prior to the event, and I’d have to say, it’s likely that the... Read More