Sacramento DJs Help Raise over $20,000 for Shriners Hospital

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) recently hosted its 4th annual "Cool California Nights Gala" charity dinner dance and its 1st annual charity Golf Tournament at Granite Bay Golf Club and raised $20,587.70 for Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California!

The Shriners Hospital, in addition to its mission of research in specialized healthcare, provides the gift of medical care to children under age 18 years with orthopedic disabilities, spinal cord injuries and burns. The hospital primarily relies on the generosity of the public to pay its bills.

This check was presented on November 12, 2011, at the hospital. Pictured left to right are JD Firestone (Sacramento ADJA Chapter Secretary), Brad Cady (Head Golf Professional, Granite Bay Golf Club), Dr. Joel Lerman (MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Shriners Hospital) and Randy Bartlett (Sacramento ADJA Chapter President). Thanks to all of those who came together to make the event a huge success, exemplifying ADJA's motto "If We Work Together, Imagine What We Can Do!"

DJs Host Gala & Golf Tournament for Shriners Hospital

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) will host its 4th annual "Cool California Nights Gala" charity dinner dance with 100% of the net proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California.

The Gala will be held at 6:30 pm on Sunday October 23, 2011, at Granite Bay Golf Club. This spectacular evening will have a wonderful menu provided by several caterers, prizes, awesome networking opportunities, and festive dining and dancing music. It will be followed on Monday October 24, 2011, by a charity Golf Tournament for the hospital.

As a board member of ADJA, JD Firestone of JD Production Quality DJ Entertainment encourages you to participate. In doing so, you will get the satisfaction of knowing you helped make a difference in the lives of children who need the services of Shriners Hospital. For more details, visit SacramentoADJA.com.

Steven & Jillian's First Dance!

Here are some highlights of a dance routine that a wedding guest captured of Steven and Jillian's first dance. The couple worked with "JD the DJ" of JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment to create a custom music mix and then choreographed their dance to fit the different styles of music. Although not shown on the video, they began with a slow song to lull their guests into thinking it would be just an ordinary couple's dance. Wow, were their guests surprised! View their dance and listen to the crowd's reaction!

JD Attends DJ Seminars In Reno

On August 25, 2011, JD Firestone (JD the DJ) attended the Mobile Beat Tour 2011 in Reno where he listened to Jason Weldon of Synergetic Consulting speak on key components of conventional lighting for DJs and John Rozz of Connecticut's Sound Spectrum Entertainment speak on how to work your skills and games with Tots, Tweens and Teens. JD learned some creative ideas on how to make kids events even more fun and educational and picked up John's new "Icebreakers" book to hone his interactive skills!

Engaged Wedding Library Moves To New Locale

Perfect Wedding Guide has relocated its Engaged Wedding Library inside Enchanted Bridal Shoppe 5321 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks (Quail Pointe Shopping Center) at the corner of Sunrise and Madison in Fair Oaks. Save time, save money, and plan your wedding using their FREE resources! Find inspiration in their huge selection of wedding books and magazines, and get detailed information about the best local wedding vendors that can help create the wedding of your dreams. While there, be sure to check out the portfolio for JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment!

A Celebration of Weddings Past and Present

On June 22, 2011, JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment will provide the musical entertainment for the residents at Case de Santa Fe in Rocklin, where Senior Living is at its best! The event will include: a slide presentation of residents' wedding photos; introductions of staff, flower girl Emma, and recent bride Mellissa; a wedding gown presentation; serving of wedding cake; and dancing. Mellissa will be singing "Someone Like You" and 'JD the DJ' will lead group dances for staff and residents.

Huge Wedding Gown Sample Sale!

Don't miss the largest Wedding Gown Sample Sale in the Sacramento area, going on now through June 25, 2011 at Engaged Wedding Library, 5530 Douglas Blvd., in Granite Bay! Over 100 gorgeous gowns at 50% - 80% off in sizes 6 - 16, plus over 100 pairs of beautiful NEW wedding shoes at $29.99 (regularly priced at $50 - $169!). Sale hours are Wed - Fri 11 - 4, Sat 10 - 4. Brides who visit the sale can also register to win a FREE Photo Booth or Carriage Rental! While there, be sure to view the portfolio for JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment. Visit the Engaged Wedding Library Events page for more details.

JD Performs at DoubleTree Sacramento's Studio 54

May 19, 2011 - In the words of Andy Warhol, "one's company, two's a crowd, and three's a party!" and party it was indeed! JD Firestone ("JD the DJ") of JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment entertained at Sacramento DoubleTree by Hilton's client appreciation party at an Andy Warhol/Studio 54 themed celebration. Guests danced the night away, re-living songs from the 70's and 80's as they each grabbed their "15 minutes of fame" (and then some) on the dance floor!

All Aboard! "JD The DJ" To Entertain On Hornblower Cruise

"JD the DJ" of JD Productions Quality Disc Jockey Entertainment will be the DJ/MC for the Association for Wedding Professionals, International (AfWPI) Sacramento Chapter mixer aboard the Empress Hornblower Old Sacramento of Hornblower Cruises & Events for a Nautical Cruise on Tuesday May 3, 2011, from 6:00-8:15 pm. Attendees will enjoy an evening cruise on the river while networking with other wedding professionals in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Featured businesses that evening will include Bridal Expo, Hearts on the Go, and the Perfect Wedding Guide, Northern California.

Hop To It - 2011 Easter Egg Hunt!

Come join us at Chick-fil-A as we provide the musical entertainment for their 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 23, 2011, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Chick-fil-a Pleasant Grove 912 Pleasant Grove Blvd Roseville, CA. There will be 10 hunt times varying for ages from 0 to 2 years up to 9 to 10 years. 20,000 Eggs & Prizes! Fun for the Whole Family! Vendor Fun Booths! Real Grass!

Rockin' It for Run Rocklin! ♬ ♪

For the sixth consecutive year, we will be providing the musical entertainment for Run Rocklin. The annual run will take place on Sunday April 3, 2011 at Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th St., Rocklin. Kids Run 7:45 a.m., 12K 8:00 a.m., 5K 8:15 a.m., and Kids 1-mile 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Rocklin Police Officers Association Matt Redding Memorial Scholarship Foundation. For details visit RunRocklin.com

Interesting Wedding Statistics

*AFTER THE VOWS . . .
• 72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
• Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
• During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
• When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
• 65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.

*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001. Copyright © 1999-2010 American Disc Jockey Association

Join Us at The Dream Wedding Show

Join us at the Dream Wedding Show on Sunday February 20, 2011, 11am-4pm at Cal Expo in Building 6 where we will be among many of the region's most sought after wedding vendors. Besides our musical entertainment services, you'll discover the best selection of photographers, reception sites, florists, videographers, wedding and event planners, and other wedding professionals in Northern California. It's your opportunity to meet and talk with us and to schedule all the services you'll need to make your wedding dreams a reality! Pre-register and receive a bonus of $3 off each admission (up to 3 admissions), and the Groom can attend for FREE with each registered Bride.

Cupid - ♥ Sharing the Love ♥

It's Valentine's Day and Cupid delivers! Check out the newest album release from Cupid entitled Who Shot You. The CD Features the "CU-Step" (aka "The Cupid Shuffle pt. 2"), which JD the DJ learned how to dance first-hand from Cupid on-stage at the 2011 Mobile Beat DJ Show in Las Vegas. It also has another great line dance song "Teach Me How To Wobble" featuring Mr. Collipark, as well as nine other great songs, including a gospel song "I Won't Complain". Cupid's got it all - great voice, cool dance moves, great stage presence with vocal talent versatility for Hip Hop, R&B and Gospel!

JD Learns The Right Way To Do "Y.M.C.A."

Las Vegas Feb. 2, 2011 - JD the DJ attended a private concert at the top of the Riviera Hotel, where the Village People entertained JD and his fellow DJs, bringing to life a variety of their hits from the 70's and 80's including "In The Navy", "Macho Man", "In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star)", "San Francisco" and, of course, "Y.M.C.A." For the Y.M.C.A., the fella's instructed the DJs to make sure their guests spell out the letters the right way. In particular, the 'M' is NOT made by placing the arms above the head and curving the forearms over - that makes you look like a monkey! Instead, it is made by bending the elbows from the 'Y' pose so the fingertips meet over the chest. (Photo by Aaron Cobbett)

JD Dances "The Cupid Shuffle" with Cupid!

Las Vegas Feb. 1, 2011 - JD the DJ of JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment attended the American Disc Jockey customer appreciation party at the top of the Riviera Hotel and had the privilege of getting on stage and dancing the "Cupid Shuffle" with several of his fellow DJs as Cupid performed the song live for the audience. Cupid then wowed the crowd when he busted some moves as he taught JD and the others the Cupid Suffle Part 2 to his soon-to-be-released song "CU-Step". Now JD can teach you those new moves at your next event!

JD the DJ Heads to Vegas!

JD the DJ is heading to Las Vegas to attend the 2011 Mobile Beat DJ Show where professional disc jockeys/emcees from around the country (and even other continents) gather to attend continuing education seminars, share ideas, build camaraderie, check out the latest equipment and, of course, have fun -- with the goal of improving skills to continue delivering quality entertainment!

Wedding Tip #34 - Share Your Love Story

Do your friends and family know your love story? They know you're in love because you're getting married; but do they know what brought you to that point? Imagine revisiting those moments of when you first met, your first date, how your relationship progressed, the point you realized it had the potential to become permanent, when you fell in love, and the proposal! By interviewing you and learning the details of your relationship, your professional disc jockey/emcee can get to know more about you and your fiancé and then share that information with your guests, who will be taken on an audio journey to relive those magical moments as he tells your love story, set to music, in a format that is romantic, sentimental, and perhaps even humorous!

Wedding Tip #33 - Will You Accept This Rose?

The Rose Ceremony: After you are pronounced husband and wife, you can exchange a rose with each other to symbolize the giving and receiving of love throughout your entire married life. Your officiant can explain how you will pick a special locale in your home for roses so that on your anniversaries you will each take a rose to that spot as a recommitment to your marriage. Additionally, if you ever reach a point in your marriage where it is difficult to find the right words to say how you feel, such as “I’m sorry,” “I forgive you,” “I am hurting,” or “I need you,” you can leave a rose in that spot – for that rose says what matters most and should overpower all other things ... it says “I still love you!” The other should accept that rose for the words which cannot be found, recalling the love and hope you shared on your wedding day and the love you still have for each other. Your professional disc jockey can play soft instrumental background music during the exchange of roses and the officiant's explanation of what they symbolize.