So i’ve got a few spare moments, I thought i’d update my blog…but what can I write about?  Hmmmm….tell you what, i’ll just go through what’s going on right now.

Last night was my last Christmas Party.  Yes folks, it’s now February and they’re still going on!  Thankfully, that’s it now until October, so there’s still a few months left yet until I have to drag out the old Christmas classics.  I have to admit though, there was no Christmassy music at all last night, but there were plenty of crackers and streamers and those horrendous balloons that people blow up and let go resulting in an ear piercing screech as it deflates.  Whoever invented those needs a severe beating!

I bought a new computer this week, not to replace an old one I must admit but i’ve been after a MacBook for some time.  Everything else I have at home comes from Cupertino, computers, iPhones, iPods and so on, so it kind of made sense.   I will also use the new computer to DJ from using a very excellent package called Serato Scratch Live.  Complete overkill for weddings, but very functional and more importantly…stable.  It will also allow me to let rip with my creative juices when times allow which is great for 16th’s and 18th’s when a bit of Judge Jules-style mixing is required.

Been having some major brain trauma about my equipment.  There’s nothing wrong with it, I just have OCD when it comes to presenting a professional show.  I’ve tried so many different variations and am still unsure which is the best.  The fact remains though, and this is based on FACT, none of my clients have EVER made a negative comment about the equipment, so does it really matter?  Well yes, to me it does.  I always strive to excel and be the best wherever possible, problem is it costs me a small fortune in bits and bobs to try these different variations.  On the other hand, it’s always handy to be able to change the look of your show to fit in with the surroundings.

On Friday I played at Waltons Oak Barn in Alfriston, next to the Wine Centre.  A beautiful barn right next to the A27, with lots of room inside so I was able to spread out a bit.  Saturday night I played at a 21st birthday near Preston Park here in Brighton.  I had to set up in the front room of the house which meant I had to seriously downsize my equipment.  I managed it though, and to good effect, the party was great with lots of positive comments.  I wasn’t too enamoured with the look of the equipment but again, there were no negative comments from the client.  I do keep a small library of shocking looking photo’s on my computer which I will maybe show you one day!

This weekend i’m playing at Upwaltham Barns near Midhurst on Friday and in Crawley on Saturday.  There’s quite a bit of snow around at the minute so hopefully there will be no trouble getting to venues!