The DJ Insider Podcast

On this weeks episode Owner Mike Kane and GM Joe Albomonte sit down and talk about some events that they have had recently! As a DJ, company parties are a great way to fill the calendar in December and January when not as many weddings are happening!

On today's episode Joe brings in his dog Maggie to visit. We discuss a recent holiday party and things you can do to help make sure there's a good flow and a great dance floor to your company party. We discuss when couples will bring pets to their weddings. We talk about the things Joe would like to have if he were to plan a wedding or the things he would avoid.

This weeks episode Owner Mike Kane and GM Joey Albomonte got together to chat about some things that worked well for them this season and some fun things they look forward to next season!

This week 4 different DJs from Amplified Events got together and spoke about this season overall, what they look forward to next season, and some issues they faced this year! Join in on this hour long special and learn a bit more about the Owner of Amplified Events- Mike Kane, GM- Joey Albomonte, Owner of Amplified Events Michigan- Jeff Webb, and DJ- Dave Siegrist.

Owner of Amplified Events, Mike Kane, and General Manager, Joey Albomonte, both sit down and discuss their most recent weddings and some plans for next year as the 2024 wedding season comes to a close!

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Owner of Amplified Events Michael Kane sits down with the new GM, Joe Albomonte to discuss how he got into the industry, what he likes/doesn't like as a DJ, and shares a few direct stories about his time with the company.

This week Owner of Amplified Events, Mike Kane has two guests on from 505 Media Co. They talk about how they began and their different backgrounds and how the business has grown into a successful multi-op.

This episode owner Mike Kane and lead DJ Chris Zart get together to discuss recent weddings and popular trends. They break down how they typically start a dance floor along with some things that work great, some that don't, and of course some that don't sound great on paper... but end up working fantastic!

Today we are speaking with Allison Kelley of Your Little Details Wedding Planning Service! Allison and I talk about the key to a successful wedding day; syncing your schedules. If the coordinator, DJ, photographer, videographer, and the rest of the staff are all on the same page, the day should go by as smooth as possible. Website: https://www.yourlittledetails.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...

On today's episode we are talking with Eric Jager the owner of MB Events. Eric and Mike discuss a recent gig we did together. We talk about the things we're learning this year working in the wedding industry. Eric can be reached at https://www.mbevents1.com/ Eric's instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/_mbevents/

Mike and Chris talk about their weddings in the middle of peak wedding season. Every weekend we have been busy and have had a great time being on so many dance floors. We have seen the type of music people want changing this year, songs and trends dying out quickly, and new ones starting. We are very excited to see what 2025 brings us!

On today's podcast we are talking with Gina Paunicka the Manager and Sales Coordinator for Trinity Banquet Hall in Chesterton Indiana. We discuss a little about her background and how Gina found herself working in the wedding industry. We talk about Trinity and her work there. We discuss the services they provide and the unique offerings that Trinity provides. For a private tour, package informati...

As wedding DJs we know that one of the biggest reasons, couples pick their venue is for the aesthetics. That's why we believe that a DJs setup should be beautiful, clean, and most of all, blend in with the natural beauty of the venue. In our line of work we find there are many DJs who share our love for our equipment, but perhaps not our love for aesthetics. So on today's podcast, Chris an...

Making everyone happy on the dance floor is our biggest challenge. We have been hired by two people to throw a party for friends and family, who all have different tastes and preferences in music. It is our job to provide an experience that makes everyone want to be on the floor, even if they do not vibe with the music that is out there. We have done so many weddings over the years, that we recogn...

We know that you really love that one song that you listen to everyday. But...is that song going to be good for the dance floor? Our job is to play music that caters towards our couples tastes, while also trying to appeal to the 99% of the crowd that is out there dancing. The thing that frustrates us the most, is that some guests think we are refusing to play their song because we do not like it,...

Sometimes our job can feel impossible. We usually have a room full of 150+ people that we need to get on the dance floor, and two people that have hired us to do so. Our goal is to make sure our couples get the experience they want from their wedding night, and keep their guests happy as well. Almost every wedding we have worked there is a guest that doesn't get to hear what they want. This is...

Episode 63! Everyone looks forward to being able to go to their family and friends weddings. You can break free from reality, step away from work, and take in the moment of a great party with people you love. We are absolutely lucky that we get to DJ throughout the year, and make the party happen for you. Once we got our confidence up from doing this for years, it makes work worth looking forward...

Here is a short episode highlighting some of the weddings we have worked over the summer recently. Being part of your wedding days every weekend is so amazing. Most people get the chance to go to around 5-10 weddings in their lifetime, we get to experience hundreds. This day is so unique and special, and we appreciate that we get to spend the day with you and your guests.

Welcome Joe Christian from Arrested Sounds back on the podcast! https://arrestedsounds.com/ Arrested Sounds back on the podcast! https://arrestedsounds.com/ Mike and Joe talk about the impact a DJ has on a wedding day, and how that can make or break a couples memory of the day. The DJ scene has changed so much over time with technology improving, styles changing, and music evolving. Today, we have...

Being part of someone's wedding day every weekend is something we feel very lucky to be a part of. After hundreds of weddings there are many more good than bad stories to be told, but we still occasionally run into the same situations over and over. A wedding day can have an effect on people in which they think the rules do not apply anymore. Throwing a huge party with an open bar, free food,...

We are constantly dealing with crazy curve balls coming our way working in the wedding industry. There is so much pressure behind the day, and so much that can go right or wrong. We have DJ'd weddings while sick, I have had an apartment burn to the ground the night before a wedding, and we recently covered for a DJ who unfortunately passed away. Anything can happen. It is the professionals tha...

What makes our line of work rare is that we quite often feel like we aren't even working. From the stress and panic of a wedding day, this job can get insane. When we break through and get to the dance floor everyone in the room wants the same thing, to have a good time. Sometimes I feel like a guest on the dance floor, just enjoying the night. Having an amazing dance set with people you gener...

On this week's episode we discuss our previous weekend's weddings. We talk about some commonly forgotten things we see at weddings like the timeline, last minute changes to the schedule, and skipping over the vows. Plus, we discuss a situation where the father of the bride wants to hear a song played that the couple did not request.

On this weeks's episode Mike and Chris review their gigs from the past weekend. Including stories about about a touchy father of the bride and Mike's failed attempt to read the room. We discuss Ceremony Music & Microphone service which is what we feel is one of the most difficult things that DJs do and what makes it so difficult.

Having the right team of vendors for your wedding day can make everything run very smooth. We never have to worry about each other, and we know what to do to make each other's jobs easier. A photographer that pushes people to get on the dance floor, a venue that helps coordinate events, and a DJ that should out the photo booth are all examples of how we can help each other. We unfortunately ha...