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Nov. 4, 2024

Brian B's September 2024 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I …

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Nov. 2, 2024

Brian B's August 2024 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I …

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Nov. 1, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs (Country)

Step into my collection of "diamonds" from the Country genre, where I'm sharing some of the tracks that bring depth and heart to my library. In this episode, I’ll feature 10 of my top 136 country favorites that capture the …

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Aug. 18, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs (Alternative)

Explore the non-dancing wedding "diamonds" of the Alternative genre with me as we uncover the standout tracks that have made a significant impact on my wedding programming. This episode highlights 10 of the 123 tracks of my alternative crate. Curious …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Brian B's July 2024 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I …

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Aug. 8, 2024

Brian B's June 2024 Music Review

Better late than never! With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, …

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Aug. 6, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs (Top 40)

Join me as I unlock the "diamonds" of the Top 40 hits that resonate most within non-dancing wedding elements (cocktail hour, reception doors open and dinner). In this episode, I'll be delving into 10 of my favorite 29 tracks from …

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Aug. 1, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs Of The 2010s

Wanna peek into my personal music crates? I've been sharing "diamonds" from various decades over the last few episodes. In this episode, I showcase 10 of my 153 non-dancing wedding tracks (think cocktail hour, dinner and reception walk-in) from the …

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July 26, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs Of The 2000s

Step into my personal music vault and explore some of the "diamonds" from my 2000s non-dancing wedding crate. In this episode, I'm sharing 10 tracks from my curated list of 82 songs from that 2000s decade. Want the other 72? …

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July 16, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs Of The 1990s

Get ready to experience some of the "diamonds" from my personal music vault as I highlight some gems I frequently play during non-dancing moments at wedding events. In this episode, I'm spotlighting 10 standout tracks (out of 90) from my …

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July 9, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs Of The 1980s

I'm diving into my personal music vault to reveal some of the "diamonds" from my extensive collection that I regularly use at wedding events. In this episode, I feature 10 of my 92 diamond tracks from the 1980s. Curious about …

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July 5, 2024

Music Diamonds: Non-Dancing Wedding Songs Of The 1970s

I'm opening up my personal music vault and sharing some of the "diamonds" I have in my music library that I use on the regular. In this episode, I share 10 of my 106 diamond tracks from the 1970s (including …

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June 28, 2024

Rotating Your Bangers

A listener requested episode based on an interview I did with Drew Pierce recently. How do you rotate your banger tracks? Songs that are massive, songs that where massive, etc. I give a few different strategies that have worked for …

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June 20, 2024

Are You Regularly Getting Checked Out?

Like maintenance on your car, it's better to be proactive and regular in doing check-ups on your body and your business to address changes or fixes that need to be made instead of waiting until you find a huge issue. …

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June 10, 2024

Brian B's May 2024 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I …

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June 6, 2024

The Fifty Thousand Dollar Theft (Update 4)

In 2022, I posted an episode (Season 4, Episode 50) about a $50K theft I experienced. I had some progress on that front and shared update #2 (Season 5, Episode 22) in May 2023 and then update #3 (Season 5, …

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June 5, 2024

DJ Frustrations At Events: Placement In The Room And Sound Ordinances

This is another useful episode (IMHO) about dealing with DJ frustrations at events. I share two of them that seem to rattle a bunch of DJs (myself included) - placement in the room and sound ordinances. What happens if you …

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May 28, 2024

INTERVIEW: Phil Morse - How DJ'ing Has Evolved Is It Changing For The…

Phil Morse has been educating DJs around the world through his learning platform, Digital DJ Tips, for years. In this episode, we talk about how the art of DJ'ing has evolved to this point, where it's headed and whether or …

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May 24, 2024

How To Deal With Personal Disasters As A DJ

Our job as a DJ is all about the "fun"...until life lands you a severe hit (that eventually happens to all of us in one way or another) which leads to a reality check in keeping things in perspective. I …

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May 22, 2024

Is Your Messaging Clear?

Though it's not often considered, clarity in messaging is critical in closing a sale, gaining marketshare, justifying your rate, etc. If you are struggling in any of these areas, it almost always is directly linked to a confusing message. In …

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May 16, 2024

Is Artistry Worth It?

I had a "triple event" weekend which was both a sobering reminder and an encouragement to pursuing artistry. When I was starting out in this industry, my whole sales process and value proposition was wrapped into what I could do …

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April 23, 2024

Brian B's April 2024 Music Review

With my music episodes, I try to present to you evergreen tracks that will be with you for a while. I subscribe to a ton of record pools beyond digging through blogs, Patreon, streaming services, Shazam, and the like. I …

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April 19, 2024

INTERVIEW: DREW PIERCE - What Songs To Play vs The Knot's DNP List (P…

Earlier this year, the Knot published 26 "Do Not Play Songs" from the perspective of a guest attending a wedding. Some (not all) DJs made comments to the effect of, "These are go to songs for me" or "I'd feel …

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April 18, 2024

INTERVIEW: DREW PIERCE - What Songs To Play vs The Knot's DNP List (P…

Earlier this year, the Knot published 26 "Do Not Play Songs" from the perspective of a guest attending a wedding. Some (not all) DJs made comments to the effect of, "These are go to songs for me" or "I'd feel …

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