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Wedding MBA 09
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 Mike Fernino & Rob Peters – Mike has been a professional wedding DJ / Master of Ceremony for 25 years. Music In Motion employs 14 DJs and hosts over 500 weddings annually. He has received numerous awards of recognition, including the prestigious Best Of 2008 & 2009 award from The Knot and the Bride’s Choice 2009 from WeddingWire. Mike is the North East Regional coordinator for the American Disc Jockey Association and the President of the Connecticut Chapter of ADJA. His mission is to raise the bar of professionalism within the Mobile DJ industry. His latest idea-sharing concept, The Fish Bowl, stimulates open forum-conversation and debate.Rob is the author of The Business Of Mobile DJing, a business manual that teaches DJs how to run a business, and a co-host of the DJ Idea Sharing conferences and podcasts. Rob began his career as a mobile DJ 22 years ago in Southern Maine. While pursuing a degree in Communications and Broadcasting from Saint Joseph’s College in Maine, Rob has also worked as an on-air personality in Portland. Following college, Rob returned to the greater Boston area and eventually started Rob Peters Entertainment, where he and his staff of 10 DJ entertainers perform for over 500 Weddings and events on an annual basis.
Mike Fernino and Rob Peters from DJ Idea Sharing, took their well known and popular format ” The Fishbowl ” and modified it for wedding professionals. The seminar that resulted was called, ” The A Team.” An open moderated forum specially created for the Wedding MBA conference.
In this seminar, Mike and Rob put their own unique spin on wedding professionals working together as a team for the success of a reception. Being an open mic format, several wedding coordinators and DJs jumped in with comments which created a spirited debate. |
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Mobile Beat LV09
Ed Frank – 2009 Michael Butler Award Recipient
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 Ed Frank – Recipient of the 2009 Michael Butler Award for Humanitarian Service. When Jeff Gibson was injured in a Jet Ski accident and almost lost his life, not only did Ed Frank inform the DJ world of the accident but he also stepped in and, according to Jeff, covered all of Jeff’s events accepting no money in return. He organized several DJ backed send out card drives for people in the hospital that just needed cards including Jeff Gibson. He called Jeff from the DJA dinner in Indianapolis when Peter Merry was in town to speak at an event and made sure everyone wished him well. He also did the same thing at Mobile Beat Las Vegas calling Jeff from the DJA dinner and passing the phone around until the battery died.When another member was injured in a skydiving accident, Ed was one of the first to call & offer to help cover events for him. Ed embodies the spirit of the Michael Butler award & that is why he was the 2008 Winner.
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Robbie Britton – 2009 Peter Merry Leadership Award Recipient
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 Robbie Britton – The Recipient of the 2009 Peter Merry Leadership Award Aside from working closely with Drax to set-up the ADJA Networking referral card, and the Randy Bartlett DVD referral program. Robbie also traveled to the Cincinnati ADJA chapter and spoke with their members on his own dime to encourage them & to help to provide quality content.
Robbie Britton also saw a need to bring top leaders & trainers to his little market. Instead of being discouraged, he started the ARMDJS conference. ARMDJS was arguably the most successful regional small market show ever. On his first try he nailed it in the middle of nowhere. He set a standard for regional shows at ARMSDJ. He also spoke at last years ADJA national meeting and his genuine excitement was a highlight for many in attendance. Robbie has gone above and beyond and I can think of nobody more deserving..
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Jim Robinson – Promo Only
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 Jim Robinson – President of Promo Only started in the entertainment business at Walt Disney World where he did everything from being a Disney Character to pioneer digital audio at Disney Imagineering.
After that, he started Electro-Magic production, a DJ company now based at Universal Studios Florida specializing in Music Video events. In 1992, he co-founded Promo Only and for the past 15 years Promo Only has been the industry standard for providing their services to record companies, radio stations, and DJ’s. Literally, every major record label and major artist use Promo Only as a tool to get new releases of Music and Music Videos into the hands of the people that play them. |
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Silvio Zeppieri – Denon DJ
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 Silvio Zeppieri – Silvio has a rich history in the DJ market and audio industry. Working closely with our reps, retail partners, and customers, as well as our R & D department in Japan, Silvio is a major contributor in helping Denon develop innovative new products and programs to ensure our continued expansion in the coming years. We’re proud to have him as part of the Denon family.”
Silvio Zeppieri began his career at Denon in 1992 when he joined the company as a technical support representative for the consumer division. He was subsequently named to the position of Denon Technical Support Specialist. In addition, Silvio has kept in touch with his market as a working DJ for the past 20 years, greatly sought after in the tri-state New York region. |
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 Tom Dorcher – The Executive manager for DigiGames. |
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DJEXPO 08 – Atlantic City NJ
DJ Skribble – DJSkribble.com
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 DJ Skribble – Skribble forever changed the way that DJs are perceived— he raised the bar with his music, his hustle and larger than life personality. He is one of the first DJs that made everyone stand up and take notice that the person playing the records could be as big a celebrity as the musicians themselves.
When you look at Skribble’s credits you wonder if there is anything left for him to do. As a member of the Young Black Teenagers he created a sound that defined the times. As a solo artist he has spun with the forefathers of hip-hop— Grandmaster Flash for one—to one of the best MCs to have ever lived—the Notorious B.I.G. He kept New York moving as a hip-hop DJ on the top urban station (Hot 97.1), as well as spinning house on KTU. And his face was universally recognized from the half dozen MTV shows he hosted (The Grind, Spring Break, Sisqo’s Shakedown). It’s amazing he still found time to perform 200 plus live shows a year.
Though the music sounds a little different today, Skribble is still one of the most demanded DJs out there. He’s taken his sound to a new level, doing gigs with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction. Their show is a rock-electro live remix experience that showcases the genius of each of their talents. With Skribble’s mad skills on the turntables, and Dave’s notorious guitar riffs the two play off each other to create a unique experience with every gig.
As a solo artist, Skribble remains one of the most captivating DJs to watch and listen to. He has taken his own musical journey through hip-hop, into house and come back full circle to hip-hop. His skills have only grown as his musical tastes have changed. His ability to combine new sounds into his already established repertoire have made his shows both innovative and familiar—it’s the Skribble everyone knows and loves, with a little extra on top.Speaker Bio |
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DJ Russ Harris – Show On The Road Prod, Inc.
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 DJ Russ Harris – Russ Harris has been a disc jockey since 1987, starting at the age of 14. He was always the kid that brought the music to the party. T.C.R. Productions was the name of his single system operation from 1987 until 1994. Throughout high school, he gained experience and exposure to what was needed to run a business. After he got his driver’s license at 16, his dad was grateful that he didn’t have to drop off & pick up Russ at every gig. After graduating from Benet Academy in Lisle, IL, Russ went to DePaul University (where he graduated from) to pursue a degree in Communications and Business. During this time he also had a part time job at Toto’s Nightclub in Schaumburg with Bobby D & Mixin’ Marc of B96 (WBBM FM). In 1991, he landed a job at Walter Payton’s Pacific Club (also known as Boogie Nights & Bamboo Room) in Lombard, IL. |
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 Mike Ryan – Mike Ryan started DJing in the late 70s as Barry Ryan on “13K” KGB-AM and KSDS-FM in San Diego. Today he is mobile DJ “Mike on the mike” and the new President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Disc Jockey Association. He writes for Mobile Beat DJ magazine and has written over thirty articles.Mike is also the President of Sound Planning LLC, manufacturer of the FRANKENSTAND, the Original Powered Speaker Stand. He is a member of ADJA, NAMM, SDDJA, SDPTGA and is a (DMC)Certified Tour Guide and a former President of the San Diego Professional Tour Guide Association. |
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Mobile Beat LV08
Jay Conrad Levinson – Guerilla Marketing
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 Jay Conrad Levinson – The author & creator of Guerrilla Marketing, best selling author of the best selling book of the same name. His style is focused, agressive marketing. His theories are well suited to small businesses without large budgets for marketing. |
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Freedom Williams – C & C Music Factory
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 Freedom Williams – The reknowned creator & front man of the hit dance group C&C Music Factory. Freedom shares his thoughts on the state of Hip Hop today. Well spoken & insightful.Here is the hysterically funny interview that Mike Fernino conducted with Freedom Williams (of C+C Music Factory fame). This classic episode was recorded live at the Mobile Beat Show and Conference in Las Vegas in 2008 (at the Riveria) in front of a V.I.P. studio audience just moments before he went on stage. Our thanks to Freedom Williams for the fun interview. |
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Mobile Beat LV07
Chubby Checker – Rock & Roll Legend
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 Chubby Checker – As our first recipient to the ADJA Legends hall of Fame, we could think of no other artist that has contributed to the success of MobileDJ’s events than Chubby Checker. Today, some 40+ years after his hits of “The Twist”, “Pony Time” & the ever popular “Limbo Rock”. People are still dancing & having fun to the up beat sounds of Chubby Checker. Even today his hits have been remastered & mixed into contemporary versions that still have that Chubby Checker sound. The ADJA is proud to honor as it’s first Inductee Chubby Checker! Click on his picture to see more photos & video of Chubby Checker.
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Peter Merry – Merry Weddings
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 Peter Merry – has performed as a Wedding DJ at hundreds of Wedding Receptions in the Southern California area over the last decade. In the past 4 years, Peter has taught seminars for engaged couples on wedding reception planning, presented seminars for Mobile DJ’s on business ethics and professionalism and effective wedding marketing at National Mobile DJ Conventions, authored an ongoing series of articles on effective wedding marketing featured in Mobile Beat Magazine, hosted a major market radio talk show, been a featured guest on 3 National TV talk shows, and repeatedly performed stand-up comedy at the Improv.Peter Merry is a past President of the American Disc Jockey Association (www.adja.org), which is the largest Trade Association for Mobile DJ’s in North America & author of the book “The Best Wedding Reception…Ever”.Peter’s areas of expertise include:
Creative ideas for making wedding receptions fun, unique and memorable.
Tips on hiring quality DJ entertainment for your special event.
Wedding nightmares and how they could have been avoided. |
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Randy Bartlett – 1% Solution Series
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 Randy Bartlett – has been a full-time mobile DJ since 1989. Since then, he has performed at thousands of events, specializing in weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and corporate parties. He regularly commands a fee of 2-3 times that of his market, making him one of the highest paid wedding DJs in the country. His business has been self-sustaining with no advertising for several years. His seminars, packed with easy to follow and proven techniques for success on topics ranging from Being The Master Of Ceremonies to Training to Commanding A Top Fee and more, have been received by standing room only audiences for Mobile Beat Magazine and DJ Times’ DJ Expo, as well as local groups such as the ADJA, SAMMP, Golden Disc Awards, NACE, and regional conferences. He has written for and been featured in both Mobile Beat Magazine and DJ Times, as well as being a contributor to DJUniversity and several online resources, including Discjockeyamerca.com and Prodj.com |
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Larry Williams – Changing Public Perception
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 Larry Williams – Larry Williams is an eighteen year veteran of the mobile DJ industry. Besides owning a successful multi-system DJ company in Reno, Nevada . . . Larry is also an accomplished writer for Mobile Beat Magazine. In 2006, he authored the popular DJ industry book “Mind Your Own Business”. The second edition of this writing will be released in the fall of 2007. In 2006, he was awarded the ADJA Michael Butler Humanitarian Award.Larry has just released the much anticipated “Audio Series” double C.D. collection that highlights his popular seminar topic, “Changing Public Perception”. He continues to travel from coast to coast as a well regarded seminar speaker. His personal appearances have even set attendance records in some regions. For additional information regarding Larry Williams’ seminars or educational products, please visit http://www.djlarrywilliams.com
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| Scott Faver – The GameMaster |
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 Scott Faver – In addition to professional DJ & Entertainment services, Scott Faver, owner of The Party Favers, is a teacher & leader in the industry. He has Created fun and unique Games & Activities for all kinds of events. Entertaining large and small corporations alike. Including TRW & Sony.Scott & his games have also entertained many stars including Barbara Streisand, Arnold Schwartenegger, Barry Bostwick, Patrick Swayzie, Ed Begley Jr, Paul Mitchell, John Ritter and many more. He also hosts a weekly online chat discussing games and activities with DJ’s from all over the world. Plus he moderates an online Interactive DJ Forum, all at ProDJ.Com. |
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| Joe Martin – Celebrations Entertainment, KC MO |
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 Joe Martin – co-owns Celebration Entertainment with his wife Kristie of 11 years. Joe began his
entertainment career after his Wichita, KS. High School teacher suggested that he consider becoming a DJ. As a result, he began with school dances and singles parties. A couple of years later he began performing at weddings.In October of 1989, Joe moved to Kansas City where he met Kristie after she was told by members of the local Catholic singles group that everyone wanted Joe Martin as the DJ for all their dances. Following his performance, Kristie found the business to be fun and exciting and soon joined Joe in his business.In January of 2005, Joe became ill and found himself in the hospital with only a 5% chance of surviving a surgical error that occurred during a routine surgery. DJ brethren from across the United States and Canada prayed for Joe and offered to assist Kristie with their upcoming events, something that to this day touches Joe and Kristie very deeply.
Today Joe is the president of the Kansas City Chapter of the ADJA after having served 3 years as vice president and is also a founding member. Joe is also widely recognized as one of the 3 infamous Joe Martin’s you’ll find routinely attending the Mobile Beat show in Las Vegas.
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Camp MobileBeat 07 Sturbridge MA.
| Silvio Zeppieri – DenonDJ |
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 Silvio Zeppieri – Silvio has a rich history in the DJ market and audio industry. Working closely with our reps, retail partners, and customers, as well as our R & D department in Japan,
Silvio is a major contributor in helping Denon develop innovative new products and programs to ensure our continued expansion in the coming years. We’re proud to have him as part of the Denon family.”Silvio Zeppieri began his career at Denon in 1992 when he joined the company as a technical support representative for the consumer division. He was subsequently named to the position of Denon Technical Support Specialist. In addition, Silvio has kept in touch with his market as a working DJ for the past 20 years, greatly sought after in the tri-state New York region.
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| Cap Capello – BOSE Representative |
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 Cap Capello – Still has the business and performance passion after 29 years (past 25 years being a full-timer) as a solo-op club/mobile DJ. “I’ll never own a yacht…but I do have a really cool row boat.” Evolving from a legal/law enforcement, engineering, and sales career history, combined with an equally diverse educational background, one never knows what to expect next. |
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| Jimmy Johnson – Mr. Lucky! |
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 Jimmy Johnson – has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. From his college years as a graduate of the Hartford Conservatory of Music, through his band performing years on the road playing for such dignitaries as President Ronald Reagan plus well known pop groups and artists The 5th Dimension, Sam & Dave, Ray Charles, The Harlem Globetrotters, to his current Disc Jockey status performing with famed 60’s group The Drifters and entertaining in front of Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters plus M.C. Hammer at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Jimmy has gained the musical and entertainment experience most people only dream of.His polished manner and professionalism on and off the D.J. stand speaks for itself by the Venues that have used his services to include, The ITT Sheraton/ Four Points Corp. Pier 52 Manhattan Ny Ny Faneuil Hall, Boston, Ma. Mobile Beat Magazines International D.J. Show and Conference at The Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Mobile Beat Magazines International Summer D.J. Show and Conference, Cleveland. Ohio with private reception at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, International D.J. World Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, Regional 4-H Fairs and numerous Four Star Resorts/Hotels throughout the Country.
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| John Hathaway – New England ADJA Treasurer!
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 John Hathaway – No Bio. available at this time. |
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DJEXPO 07 – Atlantic City NJ.
 Dr. Drax – Dr. Drax has been a mobile DJ for almost a decade. He is known thru out the industry as the guru of technology. He is a recurrent speaker on Technology & new entertainment concepts & trends at international trade shows. He provides some of the largest, most technically produced shows in the country. Each show created is unique in style, flavor & ambiance. A Dr. Drax show is not to be missed. Dr. Drax is the current President & Executive Director of the American Disc Jockey Association.
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| Bryan Dodge – Bryan Dodge Company |
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 Bryan Dodge – Professional speaker, radio personality, and author, Bryan Dodge probably holds the record of being the busiest communicator in America. A popular choice for conferences and conventions, last year alone he made well over 250 speaking appearances all across the United States and Canada. His inspirational keynotes are on the subjects of personal and professional development, success habits of the wealthy, and leadership principles. The underlying thesis of all of Bryan Dodge’s teachings is that “Life is too short not to be happy, and life is too long not to do well.” His programs are designed to accelerate your personal and professional growth and produce the favorable results you’re looking for in life.He is the author of three professional development audio programs, How to Build a Better You, How to Build a Complete Sales Person, and How to Build a Purpose Guided Life as well as being the co-author of the book Becoming the Obvious Choice which has sold over 125,000 copies. Bryan is also the host of the “Build a Better You” Radio Show on Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier Radio Station, WBAP 820 AM.
At all of his events, he continually stresses the importance of keeping your professional life and personal life in balance. Bryan practices what he teaches when he says that he goes home to his most important job: being an involved and dedicated father and husband. Bryan and his wife Margaret have three children, Nicole, Johnathan, and Zachary.
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| Adam Weitz – A Sharp Productions |
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| Mike Walter – Elite Entertainment |
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 Mike Walter – Mike Walter’s emceeing career began in his hometown of Queens, New York in 1984. With an eye towards radio, Mike attended Connecticut School of Broadcasting in 1988 where he was chosen from his class of 25 as “Most Likely to Succeed.”After school, Mike landed a job at Star DJs in Old Bridge NJ, where he helped to develop a staff of DJs from 12 to over 50 by finding and training new DJs and handling an increasingly complex schedule. In early 1993, Mike felt a desire to venture out on his own and by March of that year he became a partner in a much smaller Mobile DJ company, Elite Entertainment. He quickly had an impact on the Elite staff, imposing his high standards of emceeing and DJing by once again finding and training new talent. Mike bought out his partner in 1998 and Elite Entertainment has continued its growth and today, sets the standard for excellence in New Jersey.Mike has always believed in training talent from within and his message has helped show hundreds of DJs from across the country that it is possible to grow their companies without sacrificing quality.
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| Gerry Siracusa – Golden Note Entertainment |
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 Gerry Siracusa – Gerry has been entertaining for over 15 years and is the most requested entertainer at Golden Note. Providing a great mix of elegance, energy, originality and the ability to fill bilingual Italian needs, Gerry always proves how he and Golden Note remain among the leaders in the industry. Speaking at both major international DJ conventions in both Atlantic City and Las Vegas and being voted the 1998/1999 Entertainer of the Year, are just some ways in which Gerry constantly raises the standards for his company and the
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| Bobby Morganstein – Bobby Morganstein Productions |
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 Bobby Morganstein – Bobby Morganstein has been specializing in Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for over 20 years. He continues to expand the DJ business by focusing on other aspects of the party. Opening Beat Street and Beat Street Station, unique and spectacular party facilities and he formed Hour Entertainment, a novelty entertainment company specializing in cocktail hour entertainment. His imagination continues to produce creative CD and DVD products for disc jockeys all over the world. He was inducted into the Disc Jockey Hall of Fame by the American Disc Jockey Awards at the 2006 Mobile Beat Disc Jockey Convention in Las Vegas. |
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 Bob Martin – Bob Martin is the owner of AClassActFX.com, a confetti and streamer company. They have been offering the original U.S. Patented launching system and safe flameproof paper for over 10 years. Bob’s background as a musician, magician, and DJ brings 35+ years of entertaining experience to the special effects industry. He is a member of many national and local organizations including the ADJA. |
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| Jim Robinson – Promo Only |
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 Jim Robinson – President of Promo Only started in the entertainment business at Walt Disney World where he did everything from being a Disney Character to pioneer digital audio at Disney Imagineering. After that, he started Electro-Magic production, a DJ company now based at Universal Studios Florida specializing in Music Video events. In 1992, he co-founded Promo Only and for the past 15 years Promo Only has been the industry standard for providing their
services to record companies, radio stations, and DJ’s. Literally, every major record label and major artist use Promo Only as a tool to get new releases of Music and Music Videos into the hands of the people that play them. |
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| Johnny K & Mark Dixon – Company |
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| Marcello Pedalino – MMP Entertainment |
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 Marcello Pedalino – 3-time recipient of the coveted DJ of the Year award, Marcello has earned a national reputation for providing entertainment with elegance for an executive clientele that wants to celebrate with style. He is an industry advocate for those mobile entrepreneurs who strive to maintain a desirable level of health, happiness and success by focusing on balance. |
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| Marz Lawhorn – Charizma LLC |
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 Marz- No Bio on file at this time.
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 Justin O’Connor – is currently the product manager for loudspeakers and amplifiers at QSC Audio, Inc. Overseeing the development and marketing of professional products for both the entertainment and installed sound markets from QSC’s Costa Mesa, CA world headquarters, O’Connor has spent almost a decade in the pro audio industry, where he participated in wireless microphone systems development at Shure Inc. and led the creation of numerous installation loudspeakers while working at JBL Professional.A musician as well, O’Connor admits that his love of music led him to choose a career in pro sound. “An appreciation of music has been a big part of my life,” he says. “Helping to create quality audio products is my way of sharing that appreciation with others.”A graduate of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, O’Connorholds a degree in Music Engineering Technology and Jazz Bass.
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 Roonie G – Hailed by many as the World’s Premier Video DJ, Roonie G’s fluency in every facet of the DJ artform, from mixing, battling, scratching, live performances to producing is truly phenomenal.From winning numerous national DJ awards (most recently Best VJ of The Year – 2006 Club World Awards) & hundreds of production credits to his name (Ultimix, Funkymix, Xmix, & MTV Monster Mix) to consulting in the designs of groundbreaking DJ products for PIONEER, Roonie G has been instrumental in shaping the Digital DJ platform as we know it. He was the DJ selected to showcase the world’s first digital turntables@ The DMC World DJ competition in 2002. He continues to be an active consultant & advisor for Pioneer Pro DJ Division.2005 brought him his big break. What started as a guest appearance quickly turned into a weekly residency at the Las Vegas hotspot “CLUB RA”, located inside the Luxor Hotel Casino.Now with monthly residencies from NY to Las Vegas, Roonie G performs regularly as a “FEATURED” guest DJ at JET inside the Mirage Hotel Casino (Las Vegas) & The Casbah inside Trump TAJ Mahal (Atlantic City).
A titan, with over 20 years experience on the decks as well as a flare for on-the-fly remixes, Roonie G always lights up the room with an intense and jaw dropping performance. His style has him transitioning seamlessly from hip hop to rock, house and trance to breakbeat and is often a collage of many genres of music mixed with relentless turntable mastery.
In the new millennium, Roonie G incorporates live video mixing with his dynamic DJ style, pulsating a non-stop audio mix in rhythm with an endless array of visual stimulation. From today’s pop culture, obscure video classics, to hilarious selections of comedy shorts, and much more, he creatively combines audio & video resulting in an extremely entertaining and unprecedented DJ performance. Roonie G’s incredible DJ sets are truly an experience not to be missed.
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 Ryan Sherr – Ryan Sherr, 29 years old and a former full time DJ and musician, has been with Digital 1 Audio (PCDJ) since its creation in 1999. A Baltimore Maryland native, Ryan currently resides in sunny Clearwater Florida; Digital 1 DJ’s head quarters. Ryan runs marketing for Digital 1 Audio, and handles U.S. distribution of the PCDJ product line. His other duties include market research and customers relations, as well as trade shows and events. Always available for an informative conversation about the PCDJ line, Ryan prides himself on his relationship with the PCDJ community. His passion is still DJing, and still performs when ever possible. |
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| Sean “Big Daddy” McKee – James Daniel Entertainment |
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 Sean “Big Daddy” McKee – better known as “Big Daddy”, is one of the tri-state areas best and most sought after entertainers for private and corporate affairs. His incredible popularity brings him an average of 200 events yearly as a DJ/MC for everything from weddings to bar/batmitzvahs and local business functions to the national corporate scene where he has performed at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, The National Disc Jockey Convention in Atlantic City and Disney World. “Doing a gig and putting smiles on the faces of the crowd is the best feeling in the world to me”. Big Daddy was recently awarded DJ of the Year at the 2007 DJ Times Expo in Atlantic City. |
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Jason – No Bio or photo on file at this time.
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Todd – No Bio or photo on file at this time.
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| Richard Krasowski Jr. – Rock-N-Roll To Go |
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 Richard Krasowski Jr. – DJ Rich Krasowski has been involved in music his whole life. Growing up Chicago, Rich was involved in theater and music with performances in over 50 theatrical plays and musicals beginning when he was just ten years old. He toured with, and directed local choirs and studied voice with Bernard Izzo, from the Chicago Lyric Opera. He majored in Music Education, Speech, Communications and Theatre at North Central College. He is a trained vocalist and musician. He also worked as an on-air personality at WONC FM89 in the Chicago area. He began working as a mobile DJ in 1980 when a friend couldn’t afford a band for their wedding, and asked Rich to play records. Because he had been singing for weddings and playing in wedding bands for many years, (and had a large record collection) it seemed only natural to emcee the entire reception. That night, ten couples asked for his card…….and fun began!For over 27 years, Rich has entertained as a mobile DJ, and a professional public speaker for thousands of events. Over the years, his company, Rock-N-Roll To Go, grew to include VJ services, event pod casting and includes most of his family and musical friends. Theatrical lighting has always been a part of his company’s entertainment packages (even that very first job!). He has never charged extra for lighting…it’s always just been included…outstanding lighting was something that his company was known for. After years of trying to make his lighting set up easier and faster, and years of replacing light fixtures that were damaged during travel, he was looking for a new way to protect the fixtures, make set up fast and easy and have each one of his events’ lighting effects look the same…no matter which of his DJ’s was working the event.
About five years ago, Rich attended a Brittany Spears concert (because his buddy Steve drove her bus)…and he didn’t leave after the show was over. He sat in his concert seat, waiting for Steve, and watched the roadies breaking everything down. They lowered the large overhead trusses to the floor, unplugged them…and rolled them away into crates. It was then that the idea for Rock-N-Roll To Go Lighting Systems was born! It would be perfect for his DJ business…just on a smaller scale! Roll in small, lightweight box trusses with protected fixtures. Use them in the vertical position. Make them all the same for each one of his company set ups. After a year of engineering, and various changes, he began using them at his company’s events. They were an instant success with audiences…and especially his employees! Less than two minutes to set up and tear down, bigger and better than his competitors…and they looked great no matter what kind of event. When Rich’s company attended local bridal shows in his area…the other mobile DJ’s wanted to know where he got his lighting systems……and the new company was born. Established as a corporation in 2007, and “rolled out” at the 2007 Mobile Beat Show in Las Vegas, Rock-N-Roll To Go Lighting Systems has continued to grow and now works out of a 1,400 square foot shop in New Port Richey, Florida. Rich’s wife Kathy is also an integral part of the company. They have three children. Rich is a proud member of the ADJA.
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