Central Florida Entertainment: DJ Hoof
Central Florida Entertainment I recently caught up with DJ Hoof and we spoke about his experience inside the music industry. DJ Hoof provides live entertainment along with creating custom mixes for his clients. How long have you been in the music business? Over 20 years as a professional mobile, radio and club DJ. How did you get […]
Central Florida Entertainment: Raising Cadence
Escape with Raising Cadence I recently caught up with Raising Cadence from Central Florida. The band has just released a new single along with a music video. Before we get to the Q&A let’s take a look at their latest release. It is available on Youtube or Spotify. “Escape” This song made me […]
Does Your Company Have A Purpose?
“When your company decides to have a Purpose it will start making Leadership easier. “ In my last couple of newsletters, we discussed sustainability in the hospitality industry. Major companies in the Bay Area are taking giant leaps to cut waste. My company, which only has two employees has taken the first step in curbing […]
Sound Check Your Next Event With These Easy Tips
You glance over at your boss and he gives you the look. You choose the wrong band. Wondering, why in the world would they play that song? How am I going to explain this? If only I would have booked a band when I was given the date of the event. By waiting until the […]
The Legit Musician Explores the Cover Scene
Cover bands can be a great outlet for musicians looking to play out live. Even if they aren’t comfortable writing original material. It is a great way to make some extra money as well. The more experienced musician can do well in a cover band without putting a lot of work into it even. But […]
Planning Ahead
“Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.” ― Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister Planning Ahead One of the most consistent themes we see inside the event industry is the failure to plan out. Waiting till the last minute can make or break your happening. By utilizing lead time, you can secure a professional […]
Sparking Creativity
I am fascinated with how artists create. Whether they may be authors, poets, painters, sculptors or musicians. What is the driving force behind the daily creations? Why do some people create while others fail to put forth anything other than working nine to five? When I was young, my impression of art was shaped through […]
You Should Be Constantly Networking and Collaborating
What do successful musicians have in common? The ability to network and collaborate. These artists are the elite when it comes to scoring gigs that they want to play opposed to the ones they have to play. In my latest interview with hip-hop artist John Ditty. He talks about landing all his work. “I am […]
The Gift of Music
“Just push play and let the music take over. “We came across this band in an unusual place.” The music gifted to me came from a music festival that my friends had attended. “They are a jam band, you are going to love their sound.” Before meeting my friends a couple of years ago, I […]
How to locate music for your corporate event
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.15″] Your to-do list is final and it is long! This year, you will be in charge of your company’s annual holiday function. Booking and organizing any event can be fun or stressful. Let’s take a look at some pivotal areas of securing live music for […]
Battle Of The Bands
Recently we have had a couple of good associates and clients inquire about hosting a ” Battle of the Bands.” Their goal was to raise money for a charity event. What better way to drum up awareness than featuring four to five bands!