DJNTV – Disc Jockey News TV

On this DJNTV Chill Room Chat, Brian S Redd, Jay Brannan, Brian K, and Damon Tooson—analyzing and reacting to Rolling Stone magazine’s recently published list of the Top 250 Songs of the 21st Century, focusing primarily on the top 50 selections. The hosts provide critiques, personal opinions, and industry insights, debating the merits and shortcomings of the list while reflecting on broader music trends and cultural impacts.

This DJNTV Chill Room Chat with Brian S Redd, Jay Brannan, Damon Tooson, John Cawley, Alex DaBubble, and Buddy Mueller—discussing the challenges and realities of providing sound and lighting services for events with unexpected attendance numbers, equipment choices, and audience expectations. The dialogue centers around Brian’s recent subcontract gig at a college event initially expected to host 60 people but ultimately drawing over 250 attendees. The discussion explores how DJs prepare their setups, manage sound systems for varying crowd sizes, and balance sound quality with logistical and financial constraints.

On this segment: DJ Eric, Christopher Guyre, Matthew Shun, and Kevin from DJK Productions as they explore the question: “What makes a great karaoke DJ?” The group shares personal experiences, philosophies, and practical tips that highlight the multifaceted nature of successful karaoke hosting beyond just technical skills.

Tonight's DJNTV Chill Room chat features a casual hangout session. The dialogue centers around their recent weekend experiences with DJ gigs, events, and related topics, particularly themed around Halloween and the iconic cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The participants include Brian S Redd (host), John Cawley, Alex DaBubble, Buddy Mueller, Damon Tooson, and DJ Tom, each sharing personal anecdotes, event details, and reflections on music, performance, and community engagement.

The Tuesday Night Music Show hosted by Brian S Redd, featuring several participants including John Cawley, Jay Brannan, Brian K, and Damon Tooson. The discussion centers on personal musical tastes, genre preferences, cultural influences, and the challenges of understanding certain music genres. The conversation also touches on the nature of Christian contemporary music and its perceived shortcomings from the perspective of the hosts. Musical identity is often tied to formative years, with many gravitating toward music popular during their youth or 30 years prior. Exposure and discovery of music require effort, especially before digital streaming—live shows, radio, and physical media were critical. Diverse tastes and openness to multiple genres are valued among the hosts, emphasizing the importance of variety. Certain genres present barriers to understanding or appreciation, often due to stylistic, cultural, or personal taste differences. Christian contemporary music faces challenges in crossing over to mainstream appeal due to perceived musical limitations, community exclusivity, and industry control. Commercial success does not always equate to perceived artistic quality, especially in niche genres like CCM. Music is as much about community and lifestyle as it is about sound, particularly in jam band and festival cultures. The conversation reflects a respectful, nuanced, and candid exploration of music preferences, highlighting both subjective tastes and broader cultural observations.

This DJNTV KJ Chat featuring DJ Eric, Matthew Shun, and Kevin from DJK Productions. The main theme revolves around the essentials for starting and running a karaoke DJ (KJ) business, emphasizing the convenience and comprehensive availability of equipment and supplies on Amazon. The hosts also share personal experiences, practical tips, and promotional mentions relevant to DJs and KJs.

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AI For DJs: How Can You Use AI To Improve Your DJ Business and Performance with Michael Young, Cubbie Powell, Dan Carpenter and John Young #DJNTV Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.djrequests.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.discjockeynews.com

This special Thanksgiving week episode features the KJ DJs discussing what they are professionally thankful for this year, including supportive patrons and valuable group fellowship. The conversation quickly shifts to critical industry topics, including the challenges of losing gigs, the future of karaoke and bar entertainment in a changing nightlife landscape, and essential business advice for new Karaoke Jockeys (KJs). Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

Are you making too many trips from the car to the venue? DJ Eric and fellow KJs discuss how to create a compact, “necessities-only” gear list for karaoke shows to achieve a fast, one-trip load-in using professional carts. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

What does “Tití Me Preguntó” actually mean? Professional DJs on “Hanging Out on Mondays” share a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle with requests for global superstars like Bad Bunny. Brian S. Redd attempts a hilarious, un-Googled translation of the biggest Bad Bunny song titles, revealing the surprising, and often innocent, meanings behind popular tracks. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

How do professional DJs calculate travel fees? This week, the crew discusses the frustrating realities of long-distance gigs, city traffic in places like Chicago, LA, and Boston, and the age-old debate: should travel charges be based on time (hours) or distance (miles)? We share real-life horror stories of excessive travel times and debate what truly counts as a “home area” for a mobile DJ business. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

In this professional discussion, expert Karaoke DJs (KJs) and hosts share their most valuable, real-world advice for elevating a karaoke show. We dive deep into the essential skills and practices that separate a good KJ from a truly great one. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

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The relationship between a DJ and a wedding coordinator is often complex. While professional coordination is vital for a smooth event, the discussion quickly turns to the struggles vendors face with “coordinator ego” and rigid timelines. Jay Brannan, Bill D., and the panel weigh in on who should ultimately control the flow, the importance of flexibility, and how to handle coordinators who overstep their role. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

The Tuesday Night Music Show tackles the 50s and 60s! Which songs truly stand the test of time? We break down the decades that launched modern music, covering everything from the birth of rock and roll to the counterculture movements that redefined genres. We share our professional opinions on the essential tracks and reveal a few deep cuts you might have forgotten. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

This episode of “Hanging Out on Monday Nights” tackles a core debate in the DJ industry: the difference between emulating successful techniques and forging your own path. We examine how veteran DJs had to “figure stuff out” without YouTube tutorials—fostering creativity and adaptability. Drawing parallels to artists like Miles Davis, the panel argues that true mastery comes when you stop playing like others and start playing like yourself. Discover why being a true professional means being willing to share knowledge and not feeling threatened by the success of others. Learn to borrow, innovate, and ultimately make your unique mark on every event Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

This episode of the Tuesday Night Music Show dives into a common dilemma faced by professional DJs: accommodating last-minute or non-contracted requests from other vendors. DJ Brian S. Redd shares a real-life scenario involving a violinist at a 60-person wedding ceremony who expected to plug into the DJ's system for free. We discuss the professional risks of offering uncharged services, the potential for being blamed for poor sound quality, and the importance of firm pricing policies. Tune in for insights on how to handle requests for additional sound equipment, the $150 charge strategy, and why protecting your business interests is crucial, even when trying to be the “good guy” or helping out a client. Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com

We go ‘around the room' to list all the crucial items you'll need to purchase to get started, from microphones, karaoke music, and mixers to all those cables! Find out why Amazon is your best friend for acquiring every piece of equipment and supply for your mobile entertainment or KJ setup. Plus, stick around for a breakdown of a creative business-building idea: a lottery prize board used to engage crowds and offer a growing cash jackpot! Key Topics Covered: Must-have KJ Equipment (Laptops, Microphones, Speakers, Mixers) The Best Place to Buy DJ/KJ Gear (Amazon) Creative Crowd Engagement & Prize Board Ideas Sponsors: http://www.djeventplanner.com http://www.electrovoice.com http://www.madebydjs.com http://www.odysseycases.com http://www.djrequests.com https://www.entertainment-experience.com Affiliate Links To Help Support DJNTV: http://www.djntv.com/amazon http://www.djntv.com/nextinsurance http://www.djntv.com/homedepot http://www.djntv.com/acehardware http://www.djntv.com/southwest http://www.djntv.com/toolnet http://www.djntv.com/adorama http://www.discjockeynews.com