Save the Date: October 25th & 26th

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) is preparing for its 8th annual dinner/dance gala and charity golf tournament. The gala will be Sunday October 25, 2015, followed by the golf tournament on Monday October 26, 2015. Both events will be at Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive in Granite Bay. More details will soon follow.

Good Isn't Good Enough - You Deserve GREAT!

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) just held a bride's panel where recently married brides/couples shared their experiences with musical entertainment for their weddings. One couple told about a "bargain DJ" that they thought did a "good job." We don't think "good" is good enough. Here's why:

The DJ didn't return their phone calls promptly, but he eventually got in touch with them. He didn't provide them with planning forms in advance of meeting to detail out their wedding. Instead, he just brought a blank pad on which he took notes. He showed up late on their wedding day -- as the officiant was asking for a pre-ceremony sound-check, the groom literally had a cell phone in each hand calling the DJ's numbers trying to track him down. The DJ finally arrived and set up, so they said "things worked out."

The couple was pleased the DJ was able to do an "on-the-fly edit" of a song for their grand entrance which was really important to the bride, who had been picturing their entrance for weeks and was worried whether the song could be edited -- of course, her worries could have been alleviated if he had stayed in touch with them. The DJ cued the song so the right lyrics played when the couple entered, but he mispronounced their names, which really bothered the groom because it made it seem to their guests like the DJ didn't even know them -- "but he only did it two or three times that night."

Still, according to this couple, "he did a good job."

At JD Productions, Quality DJ Entertainment, good isn't good enough. We think you deserve a GREAT musical entertainment experience! We stay in touch with our clients and promptly communicate with them. We provide online planning forms so they can fill them out before our planning meeting. We go over important items in advance like custom edits and name pronunciations. And we arrive on time.

When your special day is over - you will have the photos and the memories. It's the photographer's job to capture your special memories, but it's our job to help create those memories. We would welcome the opportunity to create GREAT memories for you!

Local DJs Help Raise over $25,000 for Shriners Hospital

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) recently held its 5th annual "Cool California Nights Gala" charity dinner dance and 2nd annual charity Golf Tournament with title sponsor Molina Healthcare at Granite Bay Golf Club.  100% of the net proceeds benefited Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California.  On November 3, 2012, a check for $25,065.57 was presented to the hospital.

Pictured at the check presentation left to right are: JD Firestone (Secretary Sacramento ADJA), Richard "Dick" Stenstrom (Board of Governors Shriners Hospital), Alan Anderson (Director of Development Shriners Hospital), Brad Cady (Head Golf Professional Granite Bay Golf Club), Mike Tonis (Manager of Policy Molina Healthcare), and Mike Anderson (President Sacramento ADJA).

DJs Host Gala & Golf Tournament to Benefit Shriners Hospital

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) is holding its 5th annual "Cool California Nights Gala" charity dinner dance with title sponsor Molina Healthcare. 100% of the net proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children Northern California for whom they have raised close to $35,000 in past years.  The Gala will be held at 6:30 pm on Sunday October 21, 2012, at Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive in Granite Bay. This spectacular evening will have a wonderful menu, great prize opportunities, and festive dining and dancing music. It will be followed on Monday October 22, 2012, by a 2nd annual charity Golf Tournament for the hospital.  JD Productions, Quality DJ Entertainment is proud to be part of these events.  For more details visit www.SacramentoADJA.com or www.Golf4Shriners.com.

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.

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