Browsing articles from "February, 2010"
DJ Meltdown & Guy on the Couch Live | February 26, 2010
DJ Meltdown Live (In The Studio – Chicago, IL) – February 26, 2010First time using the NS7 on USTREAM, Guy on the Couch joined me, going to be something we starting doing on a regular basis. Had some technical difficulties with the NS7 with songs freezing and audio dropping out. Check the upcoming events schedule for our next show.
Scotty Boy & Dj Red – 4am In Vegas(Touvan Remix)
Ran into this on twitter today (via @mixinmarc) Great Track, make sure you grab it on Beatport Now!!Armand Van Helden & A-TRAK Present Duck Sauce – Anyway
My Track of the Week for February 19, 2010 - Armand Van Helden & A-TRAK Present Duck Sauce – AnywayReintroducing Disco House to the masses just doesn’t get any better than this…. I have a feeling this track is going to be a massive summer hit..
Cue drum roll.. Introducing one of the most in-demand and talented DJs of his generation, a tastemaker for both hip-hop and dance music, Fools Gold label-boss, producer and all round star A-TRAK!
And alongside him we present one of New Yorks finest ever club producers, a man whos tasted number 1 success numerous times in the UK with a career spanning decades, the living legend ARMAND VAN HELDEN!
Together they are DUCK SAUCE!
Dan Black feat. Kid Cudi – Symphonies (Dada Life Remix)
Came across this on Twitter today. What a slammin track….can’t wait for the full release.Go Periscope – Crush Me (2010)
Go Periscope – Crush Me (2010)Ajent Able & DJ Meltdown Club Mix
2010
DJ Meltdown commissioned for Cheerleading Mixes
Back In July of last year I was contacted by Julia Herrmann of Jones College Prep in Chicago to do 2 cheerleading mixes for her nationally renowned squad. After some collaboration, we settled on the two below.Faithless – Not Going Home (Herve’s Heat Up The Club Remix)
My Track of the Week for February 12, 2010 – Faithless – Not Going Home (Herve’s Heat Up The Club Remix)Usually I just post the youtube video of the song, but today you’re getting a little extra, right click and “save as” to download the track. This was featured on Pete Tong’s BBC1 Radio last week and it’s guaranteed to be as massive as “Insomnia”
Club 38 in West Chicago wants DJ’s to play free
Club 38 in West Chicago is looking to line their DJ Lineup for the month of March with DJ’s who are willing to play for free, suckers can apply at the e-mail address listed below.Let me preface this post by saying that by reading the archives of my blog you’d like it would be about time I stopped looking for DJ gigs on Craigslist. The fact of the matter is that I tend to highlight the bad apples and idiots, in actuality about 75-80% of the contacts I make on craigslist turn out to be good bookings.
So, like usual I answered an ad on craigslist looking for DJ’s for a “DJ Idol” Competition. The craigslist ad made clear that the winner of the competition would be awarded a CD Release party (not sure how many applicants are producers..), a cash prize (amount not disclosed), and a residency at Club 38 (again, undisclosed night and pay rate).
Here is the original post
CLUB 38 Nite Club is seeking DJ’s! (West Chicago)
CLUB 38 is the newest dance hotspot in the western suburbs!DJ’S!!
We are holding a DJ IDOL for the month of Febuary to search out our newest resident DJ! every Friday nite, several local DJ’s will have a chance to show their skills in our club. DJ’s will have a 1 hour spot to show us why they want to be on of our new resident DJ! Wnners every week will be judged by crowd participation. The Final winner will recieve a CD Release Party hosted at CLUB 38, a cash prize and will become a CLUB 38 DJ!DJ’s Listen up, here is the rundown!
1. If you can’t mix… DO NOT REPLY!!!
2. IF you do not have mic skills… DO NOT REPLY!!!
3. You must be able to get the crowd going.. total crowd interaction is what we are looking for.
4. DJ also needs to be open minded on music. Can not just play one variety, needs to be able to play all aspects of club music.
5. You have to have personality!!
6. Club 38 will provide sound and lights, DJ’s MUST bring their own decks and music!Respond to this ad with a link to your social site (facebook, myspace, twitter). Also a demo is required. Send a link via youtube or email with a video/sound demo of what you offer. Also include a breif description of who you are and what you can offer!
Check us out on facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/West-Chicago-IL/Club-38/229767632291?ref=ts
I eventually received a reply from Scott Noel :
DJ Idol at Club 38!
The start date will be Feb 26th 2010. All DJ’s that are interested the following is needed.
1. Name/DJ Name
2. Age
3. types of music that you play.
4. Type of equipment that you have. Decks will not be provided. YOU will provide your own mixer/music/ and so on. You can plug and play with our setup.
5. Contact Info.There will be a meet and greet and a rundown of the rules and info the week of the 26th. That daste will be confirmed later. THis info is needed by Monday nite at the latest.
We will not be going to any other venue to see you perform. If you do not have a demo, you will not be allowed to enter.
Feel free also to come to the zclub on Fri/Sat this week to check it out.
Regards,
CLub 38 West chicago
So I responded to Scott and asked him what the proposed pay was and I was told…
” that will be discussed once you are accepted in to the competition”
I get an e-mail today from Kalee Genis of Club 38…
Kalee Genis - It's always advisable to have your bartender run the DJ scheduling...
Hey Everyone,Here is an update on DJ IDOL at Club 38. I know you have been corresponding with Scott, and he has passed your information to me so that I can update you on the event.Currently DJ IDOL contest dates are as follows:2/26– Contest #1 (6 DJ’s will perform a 30 minute set, with 15 minutes between each set. A finalist will be chosen based on crowd participation. This finalist will come back on 3/26 for the FINAL. A second place finalist will also be chosen– this finalist will come to next week’s contest for a second chance to win.)3/5 (tentative date– may switch to 3/6)– Contest #2 (5 NEW DJ’s will perform 30 minute sets, 15 minutes between each set. 6th DJ will be returning from previous week. Finalist will be chosen and to return 3/26 for FINAL. Second place finalist will be chosen to return next week.)3/12– Contest #3– (5 NEW DJ’s will perform 30 minute sets, 15 minutes between each set. 6th DJ will be returning from previous week. Finalist will be chosen and to return 3/26 for FINAL.)3/26– FINAL– 3 Finalists will perform. Winner will be chosen based on crowd.****Must be at Club 38 at 8pm every contest night, and on finals night!****Winner receives:***DJ Residency at Club 38 (This is a Sunday night residency, possible Friday or Saturday night may be available.)***Cash prize of a minimum $500.Here is your incentive to receive more money as a prize:Every contest night, you will need to bring as many people thru as possible. They need to say your name at the door. We are going to keep track of each DJ’s following. A percentage of your following’s cover charge is going to be set aside for the cash prize for the winner. The more people that come every week– the bigger the cash prize!!! Every DJ’s following will be entered into the pot– you won’t be winning just your following. This is how you can receive more than $500!!!We are requiring a meet and greet at our club (Club 38, 243 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185) on February 18th at 8pm, sharp. We will go over rules, regulations, and what is required of you. You do not need to bring any equipment.If you have any other questions, please feel free to email.Thank you,Kalee GenisClub 38
This is the response that makes no sense. Lets run the numbers, shall we?
You want me to promote the night, presumably with fliers, and via social media and the such.
You are the middle of West Nowhere, while I am in the West Loop (however this is not your problem), but lets say I’ve put in 10 hours of my own time promoting this event and I get 20 people to drive almost an hour outside the city.
I have to supply my own equipment, which means I have to drive instead of taking public transit, thats roughly $12-15 in gas round trip.
Lets assume that your friday night drink prices are between $6-$8 for a typical mixed drink, and each patron I bring spends an average of $20. 20 people x $20 = $400 (lets say $300 after liquor costs)
Lets assume that all 6 DJ’s that night bring 20 people, 6 x $300 = $1800
The average DJ fee is $60/hr or $300 if you book the entire night.
So your club/management has invested nothing in booth equipment, nothing in promotions, nothing in DJ Booking Fees. So the cost to your club is virtually nothing (your paying electricity once the club opens regardless).
Let say that each person that each DJ brings pays a $5 cover and you put 10% of that aside towards the winner pool
Thats $600 – 10% = $60
That leaves $540 to cover operating costs
If you have 2 Bartenders @ 3.50/hr x 6 hours = $42
2 Bouncers @ $10/hr x 6 hours = $120
1 Barback @ $8.25/hr x 6 hours = $50
1 Doorman @ $10/hr x 6 hours = $60
1 Cashier @ $8.25/hr x 6 hours = $50
That still leaves you $200 in profit from cover charges alone.
So your clubs investment… minimal to nothing
Your clubs profit : $1800
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Total Profit : $1800
Each DJ’s average investment :
10 x $30/hr promoting = $300
Flyers = $15 (if they are generated in bulk and split cost between all 6 DJ’s)
30 min DJ Fee = $30
Wear & Tear on personal equipment (3% of equipment’s total cost) : $60
Each DJ’s expected profit : $0
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Total Profit : -$465
Lets assume this for winning DJ…
The Winning DJ will have to play 2 shows, but may be required to play up to 4 depending on voting, even at 2 shows he takes the $60/night (10% that was skimmed from the cover) x 4 nights = $240 + $500 guaranteed = $740
Winning DJ’s earnings : $740
Winning DJ’s investment : $930
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Total Profit : -$190
So the “winner”, for lack of a better term, goes into the start of his residency in the hole? Do you expect this DJ to then promote further events while they are a resident? Are you going to purchase equipment after the competition or should I just sign my stuff over to you?
I pray for the idiot who falls for this bullshit, but kudos for coming up with a creative way to not pay for your DJ’s for the next month…
Call Club 38 in West Chicago and let them know what you think… here’s the phone numbers for management…
Ashleah 630-328-3515
Freddy 630-231-6000
Kalee 630-849-9869
DJ Meltdown signs with Cage & Aquarium Productions
When I first started to talk with DJ Trentino after establishing myself in Chicago I noticed that he was affiliated with a production company with a very uncommon name, Cage and Aquarium. I started to do some research and noticed that this company had some very favorable yelp reviews, so naturally when they put up an ad on Craigslist looking for new DJ’s I jumped at the opportunity.Tyler
Cage and Aquarium is Chicagoland’s premier event deejay/emcee service. Our crew is committed to making your event unique while pulling off a stylish formality you can appreciate. Our passion for music makes us who we are, and we understand how the music of your event can set a vibe, change a mood, or define a moment. And most importantly we are committed to partnering with you every step of the way.
-Cage & Aquarium Productions
Little did I know that the interview would go very well, and I would get a call from Tyler & Shelley just a couple weeks later welcoming me to the team. So you very well may catch me around town DJ’ing a your friends’ party, your sisters’ wedding or your favorite night spot. Also, if you need a DJ for your event, you can’t go wrong with any of the talented individuals at Cage & Aquarium.
Tomcraft – Biscuit (Paul Gala Remix)
This track came through on my facebook feed today from The Coolbreezers. Haven’t heard of Tomcraft or Paul Gala before, but they are on my radar now and this track will definitely make it’s way into my rotation.Blog Categories
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