I do the same thing….. Not just 50′s for 50′s car show….. mix it up….
I never thought I would hear another DJ talk about —– Demographics, and so much about —- the social impact of music/era/social standing/demographic etc.
I studied sociology and psychology — never thought it would help me so much as a DJ…. but it does.
I normally charge around $1000…. I do some community stuff for exactly $200 too.
We have a Car show every Tuesday night here in the summer time. Cruisin’ the Dub at the local A&W Restaurants. Man, you see a lot of nice cars, and meet a whole whack of nice people too. They have an Oldies style DJ, and by Oldies, I mean Wolfman Jack style of guy. Good times.
heck ya its good to do a show for a group like that for a lower price its good buisness,i do shows all the time for small money but you know what they always call me back when they need someone to do something
@123scottsdj: although i agree you cant beat the classics , you must admit that not ALL new music is crap. there are tons of good bands around these days.
@ambroom the show allows any car to enter, and usually its mostly old cars, but there were a few tuners this year a long with a low rider (awesome). I do the 8 – 9 hour show for $100 to help the legion (something that would normally cost $450 – $550 at my rate. The prizes go out, nearly everyone gets a prize (there are usually 55 trophies) All the trophies are sponsered by an outside party so they don’t cost the legion a lot of money. I love doing the car show every year, it is always fun
As far as the set-up… When I set-up I have 2 Behringer 215A Powered Speakers, and 2 Gemsound (no clue what kind) that have 2 15″ subs a piece. they are incredibly loud when you stand in front of all of them, but the field I DJ at is HUGE, with usually 75 – 100 cars (this year there was 65 for weather reasons)
I make announcements all the time, advertising for buisnesses (Usually I get something in return) Advertising for the registration, raffles, bar, and food… cont…
Hello Brian,
I have done 2 or 3 car shows in Detroit.
I do the same thing….. Not just 50′s for 50′s car show….. mix it up….
I never thought I would hear another DJ talk about —– Demographics, and so much about —- the social impact of music/era/social standing/demographic etc.
I studied sociology and psychology — never thought it would help me so much as a DJ…. but it does.
I normally charge around $1000…. I do some community stuff for exactly $200 too.
Rock On!
We have a Car show every Tuesday night here in the summer time. Cruisin’ the Dub at the local A&W Restaurants. Man, you see a lot of nice cars, and meet a whole whack of nice people too. They have an Oldies style DJ, and by Oldies, I mean Wolfman Jack style of guy. Good times.
heck ya its good to do a show for a group like that for a lower price its good buisness,i do shows all the time for small money but you know what they always call me back when they need someone to do something
You know, I might just have to do a video myself on car shows. Good points!
-Drew
I did a local classic car show for a local bowling alley it was fun and easy, I played music from the 50′s-80′s.
@aaronSPSS SOME stuff i like but some is hell !
@VVooDz ..well some stuff is good but its not the same as the 70s and 80s but i dont mind some top 40
@123scottsdj: although i agree you cant beat the classics , you must admit that not ALL new music is crap. there are tons of good bands around these days.
@123scottsdj – That’s a bit harsh. what about Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics, Killerz, Coldplay, Maximo Park, Editors, The Automatic, Etc?
@ambroom the show allows any car to enter, and usually its mostly old cars, but there were a few tuners this year a long with a low rider (awesome). I do the 8 – 9 hour show for $100 to help the legion (something that would normally cost $450 – $550 at my rate. The prizes go out, nearly everyone gets a prize (there are usually 55 trophies) All the trophies are sponsered by an outside party so they don’t cost the legion a lot of money. I love doing the car show every year, it is always fun
As far as the set-up… When I set-up I have 2 Behringer 215A Powered Speakers, and 2 Gemsound (no clue what kind) that have 2 15″ subs a piece. they are incredibly loud when you stand in front of all of them, but the field I DJ at is HUGE, with usually 75 – 100 cars (this year there was 65 for weather reasons)
I make announcements all the time, advertising for buisnesses (Usually I get something in return) Advertising for the registration, raffles, bar, and food… cont…
i like the older music like you were sayin, now all the new musicis crap, !
1st! awesome video brian! how do u get the car show gig though?