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If you’re building a karaoke library from scratch, which songs do you absolutely need? That question from a new karaoke host in Colorado kicks off this DJNTV discussion as DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, DJ Richie Rich, Robert, and J.R. share the songs they hear requested again and again. Pasted text(20261006-000304) The crew starts with proven karaoke staples including “Sweet Caroline,” “YMCA,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Bad Romance,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” They also discuss why group sing-alongs and crowd-pleasers can be just as important as songs that showcase a great singer. Pasted text(20261006-000304) Pasted text(20261006-000304) The conversation moves through country, rock, pop, classics, and newer favorites, including songs such as “Friends in Low Places,” “Mr. Brightside,” “Dancing Queen,” “Piano Man,” “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Before He Cheats,” “Country Roads,” “I Want It That Way,” “I Will Survive,” “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and many more. One important takeaway is that there isn’t one perfect karaoke library for every KJ. What gets requested in California may be completely different from what works in Minnesota or another market, so hosts need to learn their local audience and continually build their collection around the singers they actually serve. Pasted text(20261006-000304) Whether you’re a brand-new KJ or you’ve been hosting karaoke for years, how many of these songs are already in your library—and which must-have karaoke song did the guys forget? #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #KaraokeSongs #MobileDJ #DJTips #KaraokeHost http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Great DJs don’t just play music for the people in the room—they play music that fits the room itself. On this DJNTV Tuesday Night Music Show, Brian S. Redd, Jay Brannan, DJ Damon, and John Cawley explore how DJs can use background music to enhance a venue, setting, and atmosphere. Pasted text From outdoor weddings surrounded by trees and wildflowers to mountain venues, elegant cocktail hours, barn weddings, rooftop events, and upscale spaces, the crew discusses how the physical environment can help guide your musical choices. Sometimes that means acoustic and bluegrass-inspired music; other times it might be smooth jazz, ambient tracks, house music, or even Yacht Rock. Pasted text The conversation digs into the artistry behind moving beyond the same standard cocktail and dinner playlists. The goal is to find music that makes guests think, “This music is perfect for this place.” Brian shares an example of using whimsical instrumental music at a garden wedding because it complemented the trees, flowers, creek, and overall setting. Pasted text They also discuss changing the musical atmosphere throughout an event. Brian explains how he may use instrumental smooth jazz during dinner before transitioning into more upbeat instrumental house after speeches—subtly telling the room that the energy is about to change. Pasted text And, in classic Tuesday Night Music Show fashion, the conversation takes a few entertaining detours into songs whose lyrics don’t mean what many wedding couples think they mean! Do you change your background music based on the venue and environment, or do you have a go-to playlist you use everywhere? Let us know in the comments! #DJNTV #DJTips #WeddingDJ #MobileDJ #DJMusic #CocktailMusic #DinnerMusic #WeddingMusic http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

That ear-piercing squeal can ruin a karaoke performance in seconds! In this DJNTV discussion, experienced karaoke hosts share their real-world tricks for preventing and eliminating microphone feedback. The conversation covers proper gain settings, speaker and singer placement, microphone technique, wireless mic adjustments, and even how moving the karaoke screen can help keep singers out of problem areas. The group also discusses common singer problems—holding the microphone too far away, cupping the microphone grille, standing directly in front of speakers, and forcing the KJ to continually raise the volume. Sometimes what sounds like feedback may even be a high-frequency sound that’s actually part of the karaoke track. Whether you’re a new KJ or an experienced karaoke host, these practical tips can help you get cleaner vocals, fewer feedback problems, and a better experience for your singers and audience. Featuring DJ Eric, Dennis Healy, Elvis Rowan, Jonathan Whitford, Robert and J.R. #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #DJTips #AudioFeedback #Microphone #MobileDJ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

The DJNTV crew is back for Part 2 of a dangerous music conversation: which hugely successful artists do you respect—but simply don’t understand the hype around? As Brian S. Redd makes clear at the start, the point isn’t to hate these performers; it’s discussing artists whose enormous appeal just doesn’t connect with everyone. This time, the names get even bigger. The conversation tackles Sabrina Carpenter, U2, Rick James, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, Britney Spears, Garth Brooks, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, Drake, Sinéad O’Connor, Pink Floyd and more. Post Malone sparks an especially interesting discussion about how generational differences can make it difficult to understand why an artist attracts huge streaming numbers and massive audiences. The DJs also get into a bigger change happening in music. Artists once needed broad crossover records, radio airplay and album sales, while today’s performers can build careers by concentrating heavily on their core fan base and touring. That may help explain why one generation can look at a superstar from another generation and ask, “What am I missing?” And sometimes the answer may simply be: the music isn’t for us—and that’s okay. Which massively popular artist do YOU just not get? Put your most controversial answer in the comments! #DJNTV #MusicDiscussion #MusicDebate #MobileDJ #DJs #MusicFans #DJTalk http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

We all know the term “one-hit wonder”—but what if that artist actually had a bunch of other hits? On this episode of the DJNTV Tuesday Night Music Show, the crew looks at artists remembered for one massive song in the U.S. even though they scored additional hits on country, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, rock, dance, international, or other charts. Sir Mix-A-Lot is a perfect example. “Baby Got Back” dominates his mainstream legacy, but songs such as “My Hooptie” and “Posse on Broadway” also received airplay and charted outside the mainstream pop chart. The discussion also uncovers familiar songs that surprisingly never reached the Hot 100, including George Thorogood’s “Bad to the Bone” and Debbie Deb’s “When I Hear Music.” Then there are artists whose American chart history tells only a fraction of their story. The crew gets into Thin Lizzy, Juice Newton, Devo, KISS, Spandau Ballet, Grateful Dead, Madness, Duran Duran, Dirty Vegas, Status Quo, Slade, Kraftwerk, Daft Punk and more—including acts that became enormous overseas while American audiences knew only one or two songs. So maybe some of music’s most famous “one-hit wonders” weren’t really one-hit wonders at all—they were simply artists whose other hits happened somewhere else. What artist do YOU think is unfairly remembered as a one-hit wonder? #DJNTV #OneHitWonders #MusicHistory #Billboard #80sMusic #90sMusic #MusicTrivia #DJs http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Tonight’s show centers on guiding clients who are early in the event-planning process to select appropriate vendors and venues. It emphasizes thorough research, transparent communication, and having realistic expectations. Key focus areas include choosing venues that align with the client’s needs without hidden restrictions, vetting vendors via reviews and direct communication, the importance of building strong relationships with wedding officiants and coordinators, and how to distinguish between DJs based on fit, experience, and professionalism. The panel shares anecdotes highlighting common pitfalls—like noise restrictions and in-house DJ mandates—and stresses the necessity of clear, upfront information to prevent dissatisfaction and negative reviews. Lastly, they underscore the value of a DJ who actively listens to and understands a client’s vision, rather than simply assuming what is needed. This panel’s insights equip DJs to better guide clients through critical decisions involving venues, vendors, and event logistics. By advocating for transparency, communication, and thorough preparation, DJs help ensure that clients’ visions come to life smoothly, reinforcing the DJ’s reputation and fostering successful, memorable events. http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

What hugely popular artist, band, or genre does everyone else seem to love—but you just don’t get? That’s the question Brian S. Redd brings to the DJNTV Hangout. This isn’t about hating an artist or claiming they have no talent. It’s about those performers whose appeal simply goes right past you. As the panel puts it, you can respect the person while still not understanding the appeal of their art. The conversation quickly gets dangerous as the DJs bring up Chappell Roan, Amy Winehouse, Sammy Hagar, Sleep Token, Meat Loaf, Dead Kennedys, Dead Milkmen, The Smiths, Dave Matthews Band, Karen Carpenter, Phish and even entire genres of electronic music. Naturally, not everyone on the panel agrees! But the discussion also raises an interesting question: Does our taste in music change as we get older? Several panelists talk about artists they didn’t understand when they were younger but eventually learned to appreciate. Maybe some music simply finds us at a different point in life. Who is the artist EVERYONE loves that you just don’t understand? Drop yours in the comments—and remember, this isn’t hate. We just don’t get it! #DJNTV #MusicDiscussion #MobileDJ #DJs #MusicDebate #DJTalk #MusicFans http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, DJ Richie Rich, and Elvis Rowan get together for a candid discussion about the things that aggravate karaoke hosts the most—and anyone who has spent time behind the KJ booth will probably recognize a few of these situations. The crew starts with singers who try to manipulate the karaoke rotation by jumping into duets, submitting songs under different names, or finding other ways to get on stage more often. When a busy show might have 30 or more singers waiting, keeping the rotation fair becomes one of the KJ’s most important responsibilities. Other frustrations include singers screaming into expensive microphones, intentionally dropping microphones, bringing drinks dangerously close to DJ equipment, leaning on speakers and DJ booths, and singers who aren’t ready when their name is called. The discussion shows why KJs sometimes need to establish firm boundaries to protect their equipment and keep the show moving. DJ Eric also talks about something audiences rarely see: the preparation required before a karaoke show. Updating music libraries, preparing files, maintaining request systems and making everything accessible to singers takes considerable time before the first song is ever performed. The conversation also gets into mislabeled karaoke tracks, keeping track of the versions regular singers prefer, online versus locally stored karaoke libraries, and what happens when the internet goes down during a show. Having backup options—including local music, a venue jukebox or another connection method—can keep the night moving while technical problems are solved. Ultimately, the discussion highlights something experienced karaoke hosts understand well: running a successful karaoke night requires much more than simply playing tracks. A KJ has to manage people, protect equipment, maintain a fair rotation, troubleshoot technology and keep the entertainment flowing—even when singers don’t always make that easy. #DJNTV #KaraokeDJ #Karaoke #KJ #DJLife #MobileDJ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Looking back over your DJ career, which decisions are you happiest you made—and which choices changed the direction of your business? Brian S Redd and the crew reflect on the decisions that have shaped their lives as DJs. One of the biggest themes is connecting with other DJs instead of viewing everyone as competition. Networking has created friendships, support systems, business opportunities, and a way for DJs of different generations to learn from each other. The conversation also explores embracing new technology instead of immediately dismissing it. From vinyl and CDs to digital music, computers, controllers, modern lighting, and smaller equipment, the technology DJs use has changed dramatically—and being willing to adapt can make the job easier. Brian discusses why he’s glad he invested in premium equipment, not simply for better sound and lighting, but for the reliability and peace of mind dependable equipment provides at an event. He also talks about intentionally choosing smaller events and taking advantage of modern technology to create a lighter, more manageable DJ setup. It’s a conversation about DJ careers, technology, networking, equipment, personal growth, and figuring out what actually makes you happy doing this job. What DJ decision are YOU happiest you made? #DJNTV #MobileDJ #DJLife #DJBusiness #DJs #DJEquipment http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Tonight on #DJNTV, DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, and Jonathan Whitford put themselves on the spot and share karaoke disasters that weren’t caused by unruly singers or difficult venues—they were mistakes the KJs themselves made. The goal is simple: own the mistake, explain what happened, and share what they learned from it. The stories range from forgetting to connect a speaker and running an entire show on one side, to showing up at venues where power access became a major problem. Jonathan explains why carrying long extension cords and extra XLR cables can be the difference between getting the show running or not running at all. The crew also gets into video and audio failures, including damaged S-video connections, HDMI unexpectedly routing audio through a television, software not recognizing a controller, and configuration problems that create the dreaded dead air while an entire room waits for the KJ to figure things out. Computer updates become another major lesson. Jonathan shares a night where a system issue repeatedly interfered with the karaoke show, while Eric stresses the importance of testing Virtual DJ and the complete setup after every update—before arriving at the gig. Then there are the simple but painful mistakes: forgotten laptop bags, missing hard drives, power cords left at home, folding tables that weren’t completely locked, and other moments where preparation—or lack of it—can suddenly become the biggest problem in the room. The overall lesson is that every KJ makes mistakes. What matters is learning from them, building better routines, carrying backups, testing equipment, and making sure the same disaster doesn’t happen twice. What’s the worst mistake YOU have ever made at a karaoke or DJ gig—and how did you recover? #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #DJFails #DJTips #MobileDJ #KaraokeHost http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

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Tonight on DJNTV, Brian S Redd, Jay Brannan, DJ Damon, John Cawley, Buddy Mueller, Tom, and the crew discuss something that only years behind the DJ booth can really teach: what do experienced DJs understand today that they didn’t understand 20 or 30 years ago? The conversation begins with the idea that DJs don’t necessarily “age out” of the business—as long as they continue learning, changing their approach, and staying connected to current music and audiences. One of the biggest lessons is learning that not every successful event needs a packed dance floor. Brian shares a recent event where virtually nobody danced—and it was still a great party. Instead of forcing the room into becoming something it wasn’t, he kept the music at the right level, let the guests socialize, and created the atmosphere they actually wanted. The lesson: an experienced DJ understands that the event isn’t about the DJ—it’s about helping the guests enjoy themselves. The panel also talks about organization, efficiency, knowing your music, staying current with new artists, and recognizing that sometimes less is more. Experience gives DJs a much larger musical toolbox, but maturity teaches them that they don’t need to use every tool at every event. Instead, they learn to select exactly what the room needs at that particular moment. Reading the room becomes less about controlling the crowd and more about building trust with them. The DJs discuss earning permission to introduce something unexpected only after proving that they understand the audience. They also explore how decades of events create a broader understanding of generations, music styles, personalities, and situations that simply cannot be learned overnight. The discussion ultimately makes the case that experience can be a tremendous advantage—but only when a DJ keeps paying attention. Staying curious, keeping up with music, adapting equipment and workflow, developing empathy for different generations, and continuing to learn can make a veteran DJ more relevant rather than less relevant. What is something you understand about DJing today that you definitely did NOT understand when you started? #DJNTV #MobileDJ #DJLife #WeddingDJ #DJTips #DJBusiness #ExperiencedDJ #DiscJockey http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Tonight on #DJNTV, Brian S Redd turns one of his recent gigs into a music-programming challenge for the crew: Can they guess what he played next? The event wasn’t built around dancing—it was about relaxing, socializing, and listening to great music—so Brian leaned into a smooth rock and yacht-rock-inspired vibe. Starting with Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen,” the panel tries to predict Brian’s next moves while he reveals the actual set one song at a time. The discussion moves through Kenny Loggins, Michael Jackson, Toto, Robbie Dupree, Boz Scaggs, Ace, Player, Nicolette Larson, Bill Withers, The Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates and more. What makes the conversation especially useful for DJs is that Brian isn’t programming strictly by BPM. He talks about staying in a musical “pocket,” following mood and feel, repeating artists when it makes sense, and allowing an unexpected track to work when the overall vibe supports it. The crew also discovers plenty of songs Brian could have played, turning the exercise into a larger discussion about musical knowledge, transitions, blue-eyed soul, yacht rock, one-hit wonders, and those great tracks DJs rarely get an opportunity to use at a typical dance-heavy event. So put yourself behind the decks: If “Hey Nineteen” was playing, what would YOU play next? #DJNTV #DJMusic #MobileDJ #YachtRock #DJTips #MusicProgramming #DJLife #ClassicHits http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

What happened to all those karaoke songs that used to get sung every night? In this episode, DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, DJ Richie Rich, Elvis Rowan, Jonathan Whitford and the crew look back at songs that were once karaoke staples but aren’t heard nearly as often today. The conversation brings up everything from Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” and Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” to Joan Jett, Alanis Morissette, Madonna, Heart, Sublime and other former karaoke favorites. Then the discussion turns to a great question for experienced KJs: What’s one thing you wish you knew when you started hosting karaoke? The crew shares lessons learned the hard way, including buying longer XLR cables, carrying multiple extension cords, improving the appearance and ergonomics of the DJ booth, understanding room acoustics, using wireless HDMI and—perhaps most importantly—learning how to properly mix singers, microphones and music without feedback. It’s a mix of karaoke nostalgia and practical advice that newer KJs can use to avoid some of the mistakes experienced hosts made along the way. What karaoke song did you hear constantly years ago that has almost disappeared today? #DJNTV #Karaoke #KaraokeDJ #KJ #DJTips #MobileDJ http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon

Tonight on the DJNTV Tuesday Night Music Show, Brian S Redd and the crew throw the normal format aside for a fast-moving night of music trivia, memories, debates, and plenty of “how did I forget that one?” moments. The show kicks off with a challenge to name bands whose names are also places, leading to Chicago, Kansas, Boston, Asia, Alabama, Berlin, Europe, Ohio Players, Florida Georgia Line and plenty more. From there, the crew flips the game around and starts naming songs with cities, states and other places in their titles, including everything from “New York, New York” and “Detroit Rock City” to “California Dreamin’” and other location-inspired classics. The conversation then turns to favorite music biopics and documentaries, with the guys discussing films about Selena, Tina Turner, Ray Charles, James Brown, the Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire and Billy Joel. Along the way, they talk about what makes a great music documentary: going beyond the obvious hits, telling stories fans may not know and giving viewers a better understanding of the artists behind the music. Finally, the crew takes on the surprisingly difficult category of “three-hit wonders.” Can you find an artist with three songs everyone remembers—but not four, five or ten? Dexys Midnight Runners, Mr. Mister, Cream, The Zombies, Gerry Rafferty and others enter the debate as everyone discovers that defining a true three-hit wonder is much harder than it sounds. It’s a loose, unscripted music conversation filled with trivia, forgotten songs, disagreements, laughs and the kind of rabbit holes that happen whenever a group of DJs starts talking about music. Join the conversation: What band named after a place did they miss? What’s your favorite music biopic or documentary? And most importantly—who is the ultimate three-hit wonder? #DJNTV #TuesdayNightMusicShow #MusicTrivia #DJs #MusicHistory #ThreeHitWonders http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com http://www.djntv.com/amazon