Friday, October 23, 2009

Halloween Gig Tomorrow Night

So I'm DJing a Halloween party for some friends tomorrow night. It will be the maiden voyage of my Tapco/JBL PA system so I'll be able to really put it to the test. Should be pretty awesome.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

My Equipment


Sometimes I'm asked about the gear I use. Below is a rundown of current equipment that I use. If you'd like, scroll down to check it out...


Denon DN-S1000 digital turntables,
Denon DN-X100 mixer


Stanton Pro 3000 headphones


Tapco TH-15A speakers


JBL "EON" Series 518S subwoofer



Chauvet synchronized lighting system,
fog machine, strobes



When you hire me for my DJ services you are elevating your get-together. I will work hard for you and my rates are unbeatable! Send me an email via the address at the top right of this page, I'd love to hear from you.

YOUR DJ SEARCH IS OVER! LET ME SPIN FOR YOU!
CALL (440) 525-1030
PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE BASED ON
AVAILABILITY, HOURS PLAYED, & YOUR LOCATION

New Sub

My JBL "EON" Series powered subwoofer arrived today! I haven't had a chance to fully test it but this sucker is said to deliver awesome bass! It's an 18-inch sub that puts out 500 watts RMS, 1,000 watts peak. This should combine with my Tapcos to make a fantastic sounding system, can't wait to put it to use!

YOUR DJ SEARCH IS OVER! LET ME SPIN FOR YOU!
CALL (440) 525-1030
PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE BASED ON
AVAILABILITY, HOURS PLAYED, & YOUR LOCATION

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

My Promise To You

As your DJ, I serve YOU. I will play the awesome music you and your guests want to hear. I am experienced and use state of the art gear. And I will work hard for you, always with a positive vibe! AND NO CHEESINESS! I love music and I am at your command.

EXPERIENCED & PROFESSIONAL
STATE OF THE ART GEAR
NITECLUB FEEL
FAMILIARITY WITH TODAY'S MUSIC
POSITIVE VIBE, ALWAYS
YOUR HAPPINESS IS MY MISSION
REFERENCES AVAILABLE


YOUR DJ SEARCH IS OVER! LET ME SPIN FOR YOU!
CALL (440) 525-1030
PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE BASED ON
AVAILABILITY, HOURS PLAYED, & YOUR LOCATION

Monday, October 5, 2009

Testimonials From Some Of My Awesome Clients

If you are thinking of hiring a DJ, there are many factors to consider. The most important question you have to ask yourself is,
"Will I be satisfied with this DJ?"

Please allow me to answer this. I pride myself in your satisfaction. As your DJ it is my #1 job to make you and your guests happy.
IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY, I HAVE FAILED!

I can honestly say I have never had a single complaint from any of my clients. Quotes from some of my clients:

"Thank you so much! We loved the music you played! The next party we have we want you!"
- Kim, Painesville (in person)

"You rocked that [event] so hard my friends are still talking about it. Next year we gonna do it again!"
- Joe, Cleveland (text message)

"Just keep doing what you're doing, keep playing the stuff you're playing! DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING!!"
- Kevin, Chagrin Falls (when asked if there was anything I should do differently)

"We absolutely loved the job you did DJing for my wife, she could not have been happier! Thank you!"
- Jeff, Ashtabula (phone message)

"My friend wanted to know who DJ'd the party so I gave him your card, he wants to hire you..."
- Mark, Painesville (text message)

"I don't know how you do it but you managed to fill my dance floor almost the whole night for the first time in a long time, thanks and we will do this again real soon!"
- Bar, Cleveland (in person)

"We had a great DJ here and he played AMAZING music! He played house, techno... all the best! And he definitely did NOT play from a playlist. We can't wait for the next event! If you need a DJ, he's your man!"
- Retailer (in-store performance), Chagrin Falls (blog post)

Let me tell you, it is a pleasure serving such fine people!
Call me to book your next get-together!
(440) 525-1030
And thank you,
DJ SS

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Some Pics From Gigs









Just kidding with the last one.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

Future DJ

No relation, just thought this pic was funny.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

The Latest In Awesome New Gear

Just kidding.

One of my earliest childhood recollections: I remember my little playmate having one of these, it was the shit!

Friday, September 25, 2009

The Sanity In-Store Was Awesome

I was asked to DJ an in-store on September 12th at Sanity in Chagrin Falls. Sanity had its 1 year anniversary and I was there to help fill in some of the vibe by spinning Chill, House, and Trance.

Sanity is an upscale men's and women's clothing boutique. Retailers take note: these guys really know how to do it proper. Not only is their store chic and LA trendy, but the owners were gracious hosts who stuck to the plan and never asked me to alter the course. I'm telling you now it was an absolute pleasure to DJ for this event. 

I received this really nice email yesterday:

We had such a great time with you at Sanity and can't wait for our next event! It'll probably be closer to the holidays but we will for sure keep you posted.

Thanks,
Isabel

Check out the pics below!















Thanks to Kevin, Isabel and crew for hosting this great event, and thanks to everyone who came out!


Thursday, September 24, 2009

Fall Special!

5 hours for $200. No one can beat this rate - call now to tell me what you need and when!

(440) 525-1030

Halloween parties are booking now, don't wait...

TTYS,
DJ SS

Mobile DJing To The Next Level

Let me preface this by stating THIS IS NOT MY CAR.

In any event, some guy decided to integrate a DJ system into his hatchback. Gives new literal meaning to the term "mobile DJ." Bass in the balls. That's a good thing. You should always face the crowd though. I am inclined to label this a FAIL.

Now THIS...

THIS is a WIN IMO...


Scion partnered with Pioneer and developed this custom xB. Can you imagine having a party and this thing shows up? Your party fun multiplies by 12,000. Not many DJs could hope to compete with that!

Here are some other DJ-style vehicles. Cool or just plain ol' stupid? You be the judge...







Tuesday, September 22, 2009

New Speakers Are Here



Finally, after a bit of comparison shopping, I now have a definite upgrade in sound. These are Tapco Thumps. These speakers are actually engineered and manufactured by Mackie, a leader in professional audio systems.



Tapco is a subsidiary of Mackie and their speakers are assembled in China per Mackie's specs, which means a lower cost of goods. Translation: I can actually afford them. I ordered the speakers from American Musical Supply. Shipping was free and I also received a set of free stands, which was nice. I have been wanting to upgrade my sound for awhile and this was a deal I could not pass up.



The Thumps are pretty big. They're powered and handle close to 600 watts... quite a step up from the paltry 100 watts I was running for small parties. At around 35 lbs, they are lightweight too; I can heave them up onto their stands with no problem.

Best of all, these speakers put out some really nice sound. I've already done some preliminary tests and I can tell you right now, these things sound sweet no matter what type of music I throw at them. And god almighty, are they loud! My neighbor across the street heard them on Saturday as I was testing them in my garage with the door down. He said to me, and I quote, "My kitchen table was vibrating and my little girl was dancing to the beat in her high-chair!"

I'm very eager to get these out on the road.



Need a DJ? Give me a call so I can put these monsters to work! (440) 525-1030

As always, my rates are extremely reasonable and I promise you a great show!

TTYS,
DJ SS

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Bathed In Blue Light


Just messing with the settings on my camera.

Monday, September 14, 2009