Couple of funny comments today...

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Hi all,

Before I go off to my gig tonight I will leave you all with this.
Today I had another enquiry regarding a wedding for next year. The lady picked up one of my brochures from my wifes wedding shop. Quite a nice conversation and the booking sounds promising, she just needs to check the price with her husband. Anyway, did all the usual stuff and then she comes out with this (or words to the effect of)... "We actually know a DJ but my mum doesn't want us to book him as he is in his mid 50's and doesn't look the part". I laughed (didn't think much of the comment though). She then went on to say.. "He was very cheesy at the wedding we went to earlier this year. He was dressed like he thought he was James Bond and he was your typical Mobile DJ"

It was at that point that I asked her what she meant by "Typical Mobile DJ" and she said "Just lots and lots of cheese..." Again, I laughed but also said that the customer may have requested cheese and that "Typical Mobile DJ" was the image I try my hardest to get away from.

I didn't really know what to think when I got off the phone. I thought that I'd either get the booking and do my best on the night to get that myth out of her head OR that she would be the proverbial 'pain in the backside' type customer...we shall she.

Then... I got talking to someone else online who I hadn't seen or heard from for ages. He asked if I was still DJing and I said yes. He started out when I did but went down a different route (Hip Hop, Scratching etc) and he has made a good name for himself and played alongside big names in that field on a regular basis. When I told him that I did it as a business and was doing well, he laughed and joked "Oh, so you're now a cheesy wedding DJ then!!"

I know we have gone over this a million times and it probably will never change but I hate the way that we (as Mobile DJ's) are perceived. The comments today didn't help. Is there a 'cut off' age / retirement age?...I'm joking of course but it does seem that some of the public MAY think that.

I'll let you get on with it now...I'm going to be late.

[Dragonfly]

i had a cracker today on the answerphone my wife picked up the message took her 3 listens to see the funny side:

woman had been looking at my website asked if i was available for her daughters wedding next year asked for a call back and some info and prices etc............................................... ...............................































oh and by the way was i single !!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[theoloyla]

I am sure there is. Indeed I am quite certain there is. I am probably that dj the lady was describing - over 50, dinner jacket and bow tie, cheesey music. One customer remarked to an agent I work for when he offered my service "Blimey is he still going? He must have one foot in the grave by now." The agent persuaded him to have me for their wedding and the gig was one of the best I've done this year - a total riot on the dancefloor - but people are always prejudiced.

[Spirits High]

i had a cracker today on the answerphone my wife picked up the message took her 3 listens to see the funny side:

woman had been looking at my website asked if i was available for her daughters wedding next year asked for a call back and some info and prices etc............................................... ..............................

oh and by the way was i single !!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


I hope you told her that as it was her day you could be whatever she wanted you too :D :D :D :D

Next year?

Is the retirement on ice ?? ;)

[Dragonfly]

I hope you told her that as it was her day you could be whatever she wanted you too :D :D :D :D

Next year?

Is the retirement on ice ?? ;)

nope sent her tones way ....... poor woman :D :D :D :D

[Penfold42]

nope sent her tones way ....... poor woman :D :D :D :D

Cheers.......:eek: :D :beer1:

I always get the comment "Are you like Peter Kaye?"...:D

[Spirits High]

nope sent her tones way ....... poor woman :D :D :D :D


oh dear, I hope it was for Grantham :D :D :D :D

[PropellerHeadCase]

It's funny how the prejudice about being cheesey is down to the fact that the vast majority of guests ONLY dance to said cheesey music with rare exception.

[rob1963]

i had a cracker today on the answerphone my wife picked up the message took her 3 listens to see the funny side:

woman had been looking at my website asked if i was available for her daughters wedding next year asked for a call back and some info and prices etc............................................... ...............................oh and by the way was i single !!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I hope you said "No, but I know this guy in Worcester Park....."

:D :D :D :D :D

[soundtracker]

I will admit to being over 50, and properly dressed, but certainly around here, I am the exception, rather than the norm. I also get very good feedback from clients & venues alike, regarding the way I present myself. There will always be people that are intimidated by people that are wearing a suit of any kind, thankfully these are not the clients that I am aiming for. As for the Cheese, this is a much bandied term, which has a different meaning to every client, if I am playing cheese, it is because it is what gets people dancing, and normally at the B&G's request.
On a related point, I am sick to death of seeing guests turn up for formal event, wearing jeans and t-shirts, this shows a lack of respect to the People that invited them and also to the venue.

[rob1963]

I will admit to being over 50

You don't need to...it already says that in your info on the left of your posts!


As for the Cheese, this is a much bandied term, which has a different meaning to every client, if I am playing cheese, it is because it is what gets people dancing

Very good point about the word "cheese" having different meanings to different people, just like the word "professional" does!

I find the word cheese is usually used in a derogatory way, when in reality it's often the kind of music that gets most people on the dance floor!


On a related point, I am sick to death of seeing guests turn up for formal event, wearing jeans and t-shirts, this shows a lack of respect to the People that invited them and also to the venue.

I completely agree, and have been surprised at the number of people I've seen wearing jeans at wedding receptions this year.

I always like to be dressed in a similar way to the average punter at a gig.

Therefore, at weddings I'll wear a shirt, tie & trousers...and at a quiz night I'll wear something like a t shirt & jeans.

[Penfold42]

On a related point, I am sick to death of seeing guests turn up for formal event, wearing jeans and t-shirts, this shows a lack of respect to the People that invited them and also to the venue.

:agree:

[Javlingames]

It's funny how the prejudice about being cheesey is down to the fact that the vast majority of guests ONLY dance to said cheesey music with rare exception.

Very good point. People think they are too cool for school but when it boils down to it cheese is what they really want

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I am sick to death of seeing guests turn up for formal event, wearing jeans and t-shirts, this shows a lack of respect to the People that invited them and also to the venue.

Totally agree.

So bloody make sure you are dressed properly for my bash. :boxer2: :sj:

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Did a wedding in March and it was for a young couple. The boys and girls there must have been 17/18 at the most but all of them were really smartly dressed and looked the part.... apart from one guy who had a shellsuit and baseball cap on. You know the rest as I have reported it elsewhere but he stood out like a sore thumb.

[theoloyla]

Cheers.......:eek: :D :beer1:

I always get the comment "Are you like Peter Kaye?"...:D

What in a wheelchair?:D

[Vectis]

Cheers.......:eek: :D :beer1:

I always get the comment "Are you like Peter Kaye?"...:D


I usually reply to this question with "Yes. I'm from up North too :D ".

[Dragonfly]

What in a wheelchair?:D

no, fat funny and from Bolton :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[nigelwright7557]

I dont see a problem with a DJ turning up very smart.

I must admit I have had a couple of gigs recently where the cheesy tracks died a death, so I quickly moved on to something else.
Perhaps some people are just getting fed up with Agadoo Birdie song etc etc ?

[Excalibur]

I will admit to being over 50, and properly dressed, but certainly around here, I am the exception, rather than the norm. I also get very good feedback from clients & venues alike, regarding the way I present myself. There will always be people that are intimidated by people that are wearing a suit of any kind, thankfully these are not the clients that I am aiming for. As for the Cheese, this is a much bandied term, which has a different meaning to every client, if I am playing cheese, it is because it is what gets people dancing, and normally at the B&G's request.
On a related point, I am sick to death of seeing guests turn up for formal event, wearing jeans and t-shirts, this shows a lack of respect to the People that invited them and also to the venue.

Amen Brother. :approve:


:agree:
Can I retract the previous statement? If Tony agrees, I'm not sure it's right.


Totally agree.

So bloody make sure you are dressed properly for my bash. :boxer2: :sj:
Bingo Frocks? :confused:




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I usually reply to this question with "Yes. I'm from up North too :D ".
Fibber! You were only North compared to Propeller, and not even that now. :p


I dont see a problem with a DJ turning up very smart.

I must admit I have had a couple of gigs recently where the cheesy tracks died a death, so I quickly moved on to something else.
Perhaps some people are just getting fed up with Agadoo Birdie song etc etc ?

Never! :eek: Quality music is ageless. :D

[DazzyD]

It's funny how the prejudice about being cheesey is down to the fact that the vast majority of guests ONLY dance to said cheesey music with rare exception.

Very true!


no, fat funny and from Bolton :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I'm fat and funny but I'm not from Bolton. Well, as Meatloaf sang, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad! ;)


I dont see a problem with a DJ turning up very smart.

I must admit I have had a couple of gigs recently where the cheesy tracks died a death, so I quickly moved on to something else.
Perhaps some people are just getting fed up with Agadoo Birdie song etc etc ?

I'm probably one of the cheesiest DJs in the country (if not further!) but even I draw the line at Agadoo! Mind you, I tend to include The Birdie Song at the OAPs Christmas Party!

[Excalibur]

I'm probably one of the cheesiest DJs in the country (if not further!) but even I draw the line at Agadoo! Mind you, I tend to include The Birdie Song at the OAPs Christmas Party!

The line starts behind me mate. ;) :D

[Vectis]

Fibber! You were only North compared to Propeller, and not even that now. :p


No... I really am from the frozen wastelands! :)

[DazzyD]

The line starts behind me mate. ;) :D

Well, I've got to have a role model!! Something to aspire to!!! :D :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Perhaps some people are just getting fed up with Agadoo Birdie song etc etc ?Nah, it's just that people know they're crap!