PART 2 - Behind the scenes with our friend Alex Rocco of iDJ Services

We continue our chat with Alex Rocco of iDJ Services. 

Warning - a little bit of f bombs are dropped the further go into the podcast, so keep the ear muffs on your little ones! 

We start talking about the good 'ole days where we youngster partied downtown with no cell phone cameras, and a mix of bands and DJ'ing. 
(We figure out we might have crossed paths in the early 2000s). Names like Barnone and Tonic create a specific sound where you branch out, Mirage you could mix it all! We discover throwback to us is not what throwback is to the new generation of youngsters. 

Alex tells us how he shifts from downtown late night evenings to full time wedding and corporate event DJ, thus making iDJ was born in 2013. 

In addition, when the clubs open up again, there will be dancing and there will be tik tok dancing.

Alex explains the difference between his style, and how we would mix a wedding. Everyone wants to hear the same 50 songs you would hear at a wedding, but he tries to make it interesting by mixing it with other music genres. Try explaining that to a bride and groom! So instead, he feeds off the crowds energy and see if they respond to a disco mix, fist pumping beats, etc. 

A mix DJ is not uncle bob with an iPod. A mix DJ is giving you interesting beats and a fun vibe! 

We've all heard timing is everything! On weddings or private events, you have to start the party earlier then later. Folks don't want to stay past 11 anymore, so you better get the mood up as soon as you can. 

We explore DJ's that are full time, younger, older, weekend warriors and how they present themselves. How does this present the guest experience?

Where do you place yourself as a DJ in a venue? You sometimes have that control, but not always! 

How is Alex's role affected working with a planner? Start with Instagram or website, same as a DJ! Who's the professional here! 

Alex tells us how he sets up his team for success and how working with us is a treat! 

If you want to hear the craziest story that involves a bathroom and a strip club, listen till the end! Again, not an episode for the youngsters ears.