Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Erie DJ - Docksiders on Friday Nights! - www.dj henry gq.com

I love playing this bar in downtown Erie, PA im one of the resident DJs there and i freaking love it! here are some great pics! DOCKSIDERS! 10th & State

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Erie DJ - downtown Erie bars & Nightclubs - www.djhenrygq.com

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Erie Wedding DJ
DJ Henry GQ
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I absolutely love doing nightclubs, sweet 16s and private events.. why? cuz it makes me a better DJ! period!
Some "Wedding DJs" proclaim that they only do weddings.. which is ok i guess. but put that "only wedding dj" in a nightclub and watch him go down in flames! he doesnt have the talent to dj the nightclub.. it just wont work! and guess what, if you take an "only nightclub dj" and put them in a wedding environment... its not gonna work either. because they have never done a wedding either. it does take a certain type of person to wedding.. or nightclubs. or if youre lucky..and talented enough, YOU CAN DO BOTH!

But remember people.. a DJ who plays more.. is typically better, he has experience, hes done it, hes been there before!! whether its weddings, nightclubs, sweet 16s... whatever the case.. every time that dj learns more after each gig

Most people getting married are young.. and vibrant! and they go to the bars and nightclubs! so its def not a bad thing to have you wedding dj play in bars and nightclubs on the side!! you are getting a DJ who knows how to get people dancing.. and thats half the battle at a reception!

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Now are they gonna play what you hear in the bar at your reception? well hopefully not.. and this is something you must be prepared to talk to them about! i truly know the difference between a bar gig and someones special day! this is what makes me unique! the fact that i can go into a nightclub and absolutely kill it.. go to a sweet 16 and have the kids dancing the whooooole night! and then go to a wedding and show my clients a great time!



Erie Sweet 16 DJ - A few tips to make yours better - www.djhenrygq.com

Sweet 16 DJ - Sweet 16 Birthday Parties - www.djhenrygq.com

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Erie Sweet 16 DJ
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I always ask both the parents and the birthday person what they want out of their special social event. lets face it.. you only turn 16 once! and if your lucky enough to have a party thrown for you.. you and your parents better do some planning!

Grand Entrance? you should be asking yourself this.. do we want do to a grand entrance. are you a diva? do you like the spot light being on you when you walk in? then maybe this is for you..

Balloons? wow.. personally i do not liek balloons at a teen events, everyone likes to pop balloons and scare the heck out of the girls.. and it creates a mess! this is something you MUST consider! do you want to hear popping noises all the time? because it will happen!

Photos? i have a professional camera and i dabble with photography! i love it.. if i wasnt a DJ i would be a photographer! having pictures to remember this event is something to consider.. but its not a cheap date! most photographers command $400 and up for something like this....

photo booth? typically photo booths can run anywhere from $300-$600 and more.. depending on what you want to do.

Games? this is something that mixes it up a little. doing quick little minute to win it games breaks up the night! and adds more to the event. call it "a twist"

hopefully some of these help you out, if you have any questions regarding sweet 16 birthday parties, please contact me!

DJ Henry GQ
www.djhenrygq.com

Saturday, May 5, 2012

High School Prom - Erie DJ - www.djhenrygq.com - dj henry gq

East High School Prom
DJ Henry GQ
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I recently had the honor of djing the East High School Prom!
A lot of DJs have complained about doing this high schools prom stating that "it wasnt easy.. the kids kept bugging them for songs that they never heard of"
Well at first i was nervous hearing all these DJs making these kind of allegations. But to be honest.. I CRUSHED IT! I even had fun doing it, and the students of East High loved the music and the way i played it! i guess this is what separates me as a DJ in Erie! and im happy to say that!


















If you can do the prom of east High School.. all others are gonna be piece of cake! cheers!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

making that bridal entrance awesome! www.djhenrygq.com

I recently got a chance to check out another DJ at a wedding reception. He did great, but there was things i would have done to warm the room, and what I mean by that is to prepare the crowd for the entrance of the Bridal Party! i think this is crucial! now i know some people dont want that... but you could clearly see that this Bridal Party wanted to be ROCKSTARS!  and its my belief that the guests needed to practice. call it "rehearsal cheering" lol

What I like to do is rehearse how people are gonna react to the entrance of each bridesmaid being escorted by their groomsmen! each couple should be cheered accordingly, with great applause!

so yes.. i practice with my crowd to build the energy in the room! i want goosebumps crawling up my clients skin! I want them to feel like all the stress.... all the head ache.. everything was worth that one moment where they felt shrills up and down their body because all their close friends and family were screaming for them! that to me is why I love djing weddings!


DJ Henry GQ
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Heathers Sweet 16 Birthday Party, Erie DJ - www.djhenrygq.com - dj henry gq

I DJ'd a sweet 16 birthday party in Girard, PA this past weekend and it was a lot of fun. some of the attendees were so much fun! you gotta love people that know how to have a great time at a sweet 16!

DJ Henry GQ
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Happy Birthday Heather!
















Tuesday, April 17, 2012

"thank you cards" - Erie Wedding DJ - www.djhenrygq.com

Have you ever thought about your guests after the reception?

A lot of people are happy that they had much success with their reception. Why not show it and send out thank you cards to the peopel that meant the most to you and your special day!

Dear (Insert name)
Thank you for coming toour wedding. Having you there meant so much to us. Thank you for all the amazing things. ( _____ was a perfect gift, I can't wait to _______. Thank you for helping our day be so special. (It was wonderful to see you there.) Thanks again."
Sincerely, (or Warm Regards, Love, Best)
_______



sometimes writing down what you use the gift for is also helpful. this simple "thank you" goes a long way in building relationships and maintaining friendships.. as i always say "kill em with kindness"


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DJ Henry GQ
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