Local DJs raise another $25,000 for Shriners Hospital!

The Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) recently held its 6th annual "Cool California Nights Gala" charity dinner dance and 3rd annual charity Golf Tournament with title sponsor Molina Healthcare at Granite Bay Golf Club benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children, Northern California. Planning for the 2014 fundraiser is already underway, so save the date: October 27, 2014. Sponsorships start as low as $250. For more details visit www.Golf4Shriners.com or www.facebook.com/golf4shriners.

Conratulations Kikkoman Foods, Inc. of Folsom for 15 Years!

Congratulations Kikkoman Foods, Inc. of Folsom! We're looking forward to helping your employees celebrate your 15 years in business tonight in a Glitz & Glam Party at The Firehouse Restaurant, where we are going to have fun with a Kanpai Ceremony, presentation of employee service awards, company trivia, and dancing!

DJs Host Charity Golf Tournament & Dinner Dance for Shriners Hospital

On Monday October 21, 2013, the Sacramento Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) will be hosting its charity Golf Tournament and "Cool California Nights Gala" dinner dance to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, at Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay. For details visit www.SacramentoADJA.com

10th Annual Bear Jamboree Fall Carnival

We will be providing musical entertainment for Blue Oaks Elementary School's 10th annual Bear Jamboree Fall Carnival on Friday October 4, 2013, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The event will include carnival games and prizes, hula hoop and dance contests, a pumpkin walk, a bake sale, a giant slide, a jousting ring, obstacle courses, and a raffle. 8150 Horncastle Dr., Roseville.

Sneak Peak of JD's "Boo Bash" Costume!

Here's a sneak peak of the "Boo Bash" costume "JD the DJ" will be wearing for tonight's AfWPI's mixer at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria as he pays tribute to A&E's Duck Dynasty Duck Commander Jase Robertson.  This proves once again as Jase says, "You put camoflauge on anything and it automatically becomes cool!"  JD wants to assure the vampires, wizards, and witches that the boys have suspended their "If it flies, it dies" policy for the evening!

Cheryl Attends Wedding MBA

Cheryl Firestone will be at the Wedding Merchants Business Academy on October 1-3, 2013, where she will be attending topics covering a variety of business areas including staying up with technology's advances, communicating with brides, stepping out of your comfort zone, 2014 wedding trends, fresh reception ideas, and more!

It's a Boo Bash!

We're providing the musical entertainment for the Sacramento Association for Wedding Professionals, International spooktacular monthly networking mixer at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, Sacramento on October 1, 2013, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come as your favorite ghoul, witch, or wizard OR whoever you want. It'll be a real thriller! For more info. visit www.sacafwpi.com/october-2013-mixer

JD the DJ Heads to Vegas!

JD Firestone (JD the DJ) will be at The Las Vegas DJ Show September 9-11, 2013, where he will be attending topics on business, performance, and gear.  Some seminars he looks forward to attending involve: hosting techniques including connecting with an audience, microphone skills, improvisation, and keeping an event moving; adding new depth to wedding party introductions with staging and personalizing content; learning new games and activities for weddings and corporate events; and designing family-oriented entertainment with the best music selections and hands-on interactive dances and games.

Eagle Scout Project - K-9 Agility Equipment

Join us at RUFF Dog Park in Johnson-Sprinview Park, Rocklin Saturday 9-7 from 10am-1pm as we honor Boy Scout Cordell Firestone and some of his crew on the completion of his project. The project involved fundraising, designing, building, and installing K-9 agility equipment for both the small and the large dog areas. It includes window jumps, tunnels, dog-walks, tire courses, and an adjustable hurdle. Many volunteer hours of community service went into this project. Bring your dog and have some fun!

Fun Wedding Game - Who Are You?

Fun wedding where the couple had us conduct a game to see how well the bride knows the groom. We played "Who Are You" by The Who as the men sat in chairs while the blindfolded bride felt their hair and facial features, trying to pick which man was the groom. She narrowed it down to two men, ultimately selecting her husband. But just before the reveal, the two of them switched places leading to some big laughs for all. ;)

Warm up for the 10th Annual Run Rocklin!

JD Productions, Quality DJ Entertainment is proudly providing the musical entertainment for the 10th annual “Run Rocklin” on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Johnson-Springview Park on Fifth Street.  This top notch running event helps raise money for local schools and for the locally-run, nonprofit Matt Redding Scholarship Foundation.  Children can participate in the free quarter-mile Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m.  Then at 8:00 a.m. starts a 12K Run/Walk, which winds through beautiful Clover Valley, followed at 8:20 a.m. with a 5K Run/Walk, which passes through the neighborhood surrounding Sunset Whitney Golf Club. There also is a free one-mile run for kids at 9:30 a.m.  The event will once again feature complimentary food from Randy Peters Catering, and other goodies from local vendors. For more details click here

It's Time for Chick-fil-A's Easter Egg Hunt!

On Saturday March 30, 2013, JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment will provide the musical entertainment for Roseville Chick-fil-A's annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will be fun for the whole family! The parking lot will be magically transformed with 5,000 square feet of real grass into a park-like setting, where children in groups ranging from ages 2-and-under to ages 9-10 will participate in a total of 10 hunts! New this year will be Egg Hunt Referees to further ensure  safe and fair hunts.  There will be 30,000 eggs with prizes, including winning Chick-fil-A for a year! Roseville Police and Fire Department will have equipment on display. There will be lots of fun vendor booths too! Located at 912 Pleasant Grove Blvd. in Roseville from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more details please call 916-773-558 or click here.

Mardi Gras at the French Quarter

We recently had the pleasure of providing the musical entertainment for Cobblestone Elementary School's PTC Mardi Gras French Quarter Dance.  The fundraiser raised money to purchase new computers for the school.  It was awesome!  The crowd got their laugh on with standup comedy from Nick Aragon.  Then they were amazed with sleight of hand by Caddwynn the Magician.  Next things really got hot with fire-dancer Justin from River City Fire as he spun fire balls on the dance floor.  Adding to the ambience was face-painting by Kelly, tarot card reading from Hexipa, and balloon art by Tiffany's Balloon Twisting.  After crowning a mardi gras king, the crowd really got their groove on as we danced the night away!

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!

Dreamnette Bridal Hosting Designer Show March 8-9, 2013

Dreamnette Bridal is hosting an Essense of Australia and Stella York Trunk Show this Friday and Saturday March 8-9, 2013, at 1850 Douglas Blvd. in Roseville, CA 95661.  Join them for an exclusive shopping experience where Essence of Australia and Stella York design representative, Emily, will assist brides in selecting their dream gown.  Enjoy 10% off a gown purchased during this event.  Schedule your appointment now - space is limited 916.780.4747. Please tell them JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment referred you!

Join Us at The Firehouse Wedding Showcase

     The Firehouse Restaurant has been the choice of the region’s most discerning brides for more than 50 years.  It repeatedly has been named “Best Romantic” by KCRA A-List and Sacramento News & Review; and “Best Wedding Venue,” “Most Romantic,” “Best Special Occasion” and “Best Outdoor Dining” by subscribers of Sacramento Magazine.

     On Sunday March 3, 2013, 10am-3pm, please join us at The Firehouse Wedding Showcase, which brings together top event experts, products and services to answer questions, offer inspiration and help you create your perfect wedding experience.

     Brides and their guests will be greeted with a flute of sparkling wine, enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres, musical entertainment, and be inspired by exhibits from the region's top wedding and event professionals.  Locale:  1112 Second Street, Old Sacramento, 916.442.4772.  Admission $5 in advance $10 at the door.  To register visit FirehouseOldSac.com/Weddings.

Super Bowl Idea for Your Super Guy!

For weddings, here's a fun idea to put a new spin on an old tradition. When the groom removes the garter, he can wrap it around a plush or Nerf football. After calling together a quick huddle with the single guys, he can sprint across the dance floor and then turn to hurl a pass to one of the lucky guys! We can excite the crowd by playing the "Monday Night Football" theme and announcing the play-by-play action as it unfolds. It can be quite surprising, as the opportunity to make an interception always exists!

"Call Me Maybe" - Action Flipbooks

Here's a video of JD taking Carly Rae Jepsen up on her "Call Me Maybe" song offer at an AfWPI event at Granite Bay Golf Club, where ActionFlipbooks turned a 6-second video like this into a keepsake party favor!  Their flipbooks are tons of fun, they have a wide selection of props, and they use a green-screen effect to add various backgrounds!

What a Beautiful Wedding Cake!

Here's a beautiful cake from Shelton's Wedding Cake Designs, topped with a gorgeous Ostrich Egg carriage, for Crystal & Chris' wedding that recently was held at Gibson Ranch Park where JD Firestone ("JD the DJ") had the privilege of providing the musical entertainment. (Photo by Cordell Firestone)

JD Productions Receives Prestigious Bride's Choice Award!

WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 for disc jockeys!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews. While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences.

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients. As a Bride’s Choice Awards winner, JD Productions Quality DJ Entertainment is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.  Visit their WeddingWire Storefront today.