Music Database in Progress

I just wanted to drop a quick note today to let you know that I am finally posting our music library online. I decided that using a wiki-style website would be best. I am currently using a free version of the service, but I will be upgrading soon to get rid of the nasty banner ads and to make the pages look nicer.
Check out the wiki here: http://ampindiana.wikispaces.com/

The Banner Syndrome

A word of caution to those who are looking for a DJ. Make sure that your DJ is working for you at your event and not making it their own event. One of the most unprofessional things a DJ can do is have a sign or banner to advertise their company at another person's formal event.


Recently, I have been surfing the sites of numerous "professional" mobile DJs to see what is outside of the Lafayette area. I was shocked to see many DJs who call themselves professionals display pictures of their DJ setups that feature a large banner, sign, even a gobo spot on a dance floor! And these pictures weren't from any sort of college party or picnic; they were clearly from formal weddings. Note: A gobo spot is an electronically projected image.

There's nothing wrong with bringing a banner to a bridal expo, where the DJ is advertising for their company in their own booth. There's also nothing wrong with bringing business cards to an event - a DJ's best advertising does come from word of mouth. I just believe that the large signs, banners, and gobo spots need to be left at home, especially when it comes to formal events like weddings.

When I DJ an event, I set out a few business cards in a discreet business card holder near the request book. This eliminates the need for me to go digging around in a bag for a card when asked. In my opinion, that is all that's needed.

Song Listings Coming Soon

Many people have asked me about whether I have a database of songs online. My answer is that I am working on it and if there are requests for songs that I do not own, I will purchase them.

Most DJs have a vast collection of music and your AMP DJs are no exception. I have found this task to be a bit overwhelming. However, I might have a solution.

Originally, I was working on a cumbersome grouping of PDF files, but as I have gotten deeper into this I keep asking myself whether people will really use the lists in this format. I am trying to start off with artists that I play most often, but even that is a long list. I just do not believe that the PDF library idea will work.

I am looking into options that make navigation easier. Perhaps I will just make up a new website and perhaps I will look into a wiki service. More updates on this soon....

Monticello Bridal Show

Join us in Monticello this Sunday at the 9th Annual Best Western Brandywine Bridal Show! The show runs from Noon-4pm and admission is only $3. See this website for more details: http://www.wmrsradio.com/Bridal%20Show.htm

And the Updates Keep Coming!

I've added more updates to the AMP Indiana website, including a fresher blue color for the links and a new Links page, which will be updated as we meet more vendors. If you're planning an event and do not have all your vendors booked yet, this page will help you with local places to look.

http://ampindiana.com/links.html

Weddings Page Added

We've now added a page on Weddings to explain more about how we work with couples on weddings. Go here to learn more: http://ampindiana.com/weddings.html

Midwest Rentals Bridal Affair

Join us this weekend at the Midwest Rentals Bridal Affair show. Brides-to-be can register online to get in for free. See their website for more details: http://www.lafayettebridalaffair.com/