Philadelphia Bar & Bat Mitzvah DJ/MCs
Cutting Edge Entertainment Presents Generaton Next; The Next Generation Of Bar/Bat Mitzvah MC/DJs Since 1992, Cutting Edge Entertainment has provided MCs, DJs & Dancers at virtually thousands of events. Although many of the Cutting Edge staff like Pedro, Kevin, Marc and Craig have been entertaining at events for well over a decade, staying ‘Cutting Edge’... Read More
Could This Song Be In The Twilight Soundtrack?
Here’s the ultimate test in viral influence and social networking… This song is being considered for the soundtrack of the upcoming motion picture ‘New Moon’ from the Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. How would it feel to know that you helped choose a song in what could very well be one of the biggest films of... Read More
Earth Day At The Elkins Estate
Sunday, April 26, 2009 marked the first annual Earth Day event at the recently rescued Elkins Estate, in Elkins Park Pennsylvania and Cutting Edge Entertainment had the honor of providing music and sound for this Earthly get-together. Now keep in mind that although I was invited to participate, I had never attended an ‘Earth Day’... Read More
Untying The Knot
Can you really trust The Knot? This week I was at Barnes & Noble and I picked up The Knot’s 2009 ‘Best Of Weddings’ {the winners} issue. Now I know that many brides and grooms view The Knot – both the magazine and the website – as a reputable resource, one which they can turn... Read More
What Does a Good Wedding DJ Do?
Before a good Wedding DJ plays the first song, they ask questions, and do lots of listening. When a good Wedding DJ meets with a future bride and groom, they like to get an idea of what they are all about. Get to know their likes, and more importantly their dislikes. The good Wedding... Read More
Learning New Music – from a Philadelphia DJ
I saw two bands in the last month, both of which I had limited knowledge of going in. First I saw Modest Mouse with 3 friends, only one of which is a big Modest Mouse fan. Modest Mouse is the alt rock outfit best known for their 2004 hit “Float On”. They played the Electric... Read More
‘Portrait of a DJ’ by Jackie Bayne
Two simple facts…. It is my opinion that this is the best photograph ever taken of me. The Photo was taken by Jackie Bayne. I think I was walking by when Jackie told me to sit for a few pictures. I didn’t expect it and I certainly wasn’t very prepared. I’ve never posted a... Read More
A DJ’s Tribute To The Late Harry Kalas
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered their greatest loss only 7 games into the marathon that they call the baseball season. No, a 4th loss was not added to their record, but a loss much greater felt that cannot be represented by a number. Legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster, Harry Kalas, passed away at the age of... Read More
The Cairnwood 2009 Roaring 20’s Gala
The Gala at Cairnwood was the cat’s meow. What could be more swell than having a big party at the ritziest joint in town? The house was lookin’ all spiffy with decorations, flowers and lots of other keen stuff, and man… there was more hooch than a gin mill! There was all kinds of hotsy-totsy... Read More
Monica Devlin – Philadelphia’s Mitzvah MVP
It all started with a small ad in the Bucks County Courier Times. The year was 1998. I was a freshman in high school. This was before craigslist was anything more than maybe an inventory of grocery items for some guy named Craig. When you were looking for a part time job, you had... Read More