Archive: May 2026
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Why Choose a DJ over a Band or iPod:
Planning a large event and looking to fill the entertainment void? You have so many great options when it comes to keeping your guests occupied and happy. You could hire a live band, assemble a playlist for your iPod, or (if you’re smart) you can hire a DJ for the whole night. The music at an event is always the main source of entertainment; this can make or break the occasion!
Bands vs. DJ’s
In theory, it sounds like a great idea to hire a band or musician to play at an event. And while we agree that there is a certain “je ne sais quoi” about having a 5 -8 piece band performing live, it’s not always the best choice to have live music throughout your entire event. There is a time for live music, and a time for a DJ.
Keep in mind that professional musicians often have a specialty. They can sing beautiful ballads but they might not be able to curate a set filled with Beyoncé and Pitbull. Even the best musicians have a limit.
There will often be breaks in between while the musicians are adjusting equipment or quenching their thirst. It’s impossible for live musicians to keep up a solid 3 hours of entertainment.
Pros of hiring a band
- Live music creates a great energy that can be felt throughout your venue. It’s not just music, it’s an experience!
- With bands you’ll have a unique, authentic sound that can’t be obtained any other way.
- The visual impact of live performances is awesome
- Live performances take things from a party to an “event”
Cons of hiring a band
- You’ll find that often times, musicians focus more on the music and less on the schedule you have laid out for the event. Cake cutting? Too bad – they’re mid song.
- A natural part of having live music is the break in between songs or sets. They have to set up various instruments, make adjustments, and rest for a moment (who can blame them?!) – but it doesn’t translate well for an all night long event.
- Some musicians will charge extra fees if you would like them to learn a particular song. It is extra time that they have to spend seeking out and practicing the new song.
- Not all musicians are great with crowds. Sometimes you can find one who really knows how to work a room, but it isn’t rare to only find ones that are strictly focused on music.
Pros of hiring a DJ
- With a disc jockey, your music selection is unlimited. Different genres, styles, instruments… you can truly have anything you want.
- DJ’s are interactive. You’ll often find your DJ joining in the audience of couple’s dances and even Father-Daughter dances.
- The whole JOB of a DJ is to keep the energy of the event moving. There are no breaks in disc jockeying.
- The price of hiring a DJ comes in much lower than hiring a whole band Cons of hiring a DJ
- DJ’s with no personality can ruin your event. Luckily this is easily prevented by making sure you know who you are hiring.
In conclusion? By all means – hire a live musician that can play a few very important songs, but make sure you have DJ to back them up when they are all done.
Why Use a DJ?
DJs can be very versatile with their work. We are able to play any song ever made, create remixes, andhost the event so that everyone is connecting. . We have an endless stream of entertainment at our fingertips. Your guests have special requests? No problem. We’re great at catering to the crowd and adjusting our list to fit the party.
How to Choose Your DJ:
Before choosing your DJ, meet with them in person. We have invaluable information that we share with our prospects.. We’ll explain our strong suits, our capabilities, ourspecial talents, and we can see if we’re a good match. Since we will be working for you on your special day, we are totally open and respectful of your likes and dislikes.
Don’t be afraid to request a list of references from our past clients. It’s a great way to hear directly from people who have worked with us and know how we perform.
If you have specific needs or accommodations that need to be fulfilled, mention it during our meeting, so you will know right away if we will be a good fit for your event.
If you think it is too expensive to book a professional DJ, then wait till you hire an amateur!
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A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet
We have all heard the famous Shakespeare quote, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This is one of Shakespeare’s most famous quotes, providing us a foundation that we can build our sense of identity on.Said by Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, it is a profound look into how identify the important things in our lives. Basically, she is asking, “Why should we assign so much meaning to a label in the first place?” In other words, the name of something does not affect what it really is…but does it, especially if we are considering the name change a woman undergoes when she marries?
Certain the heart and soul of the woman does not change, but is there a psychological effect when a woman sheds her maiden name for some new alphabet skin? Lindsay Rosasco of Huff Post tries to answer this very question. It’s an important question for her, because she kept her maiden name.
She writes, “Although I love my husband and even his last name, the fact of the matter is that it is not my name. Changing my name felt like giving up my identity. I did a lot of research on the topic. I listened to lots of people. I have heard it all – you’re not losing your identity, you’re gaining a new part of yourself. If you don’t change your name, you aren’t honoring your husband. If I had a different name than my husband, how would people know we were married? Wouldn’t that be confusing?”
Sounds a lot like Juliet’s quote, doesn’t it? In Rosasco’s eyes, it was a polarizing decision. Some felt like she was abandoning her husband; others said she was being a feminist. Although she received the support of her husband, she still felt weird. It was a matter of respect and honor. If a woman changes her name to honor her husband, how does the husband honor the wife? Such a question can lead to a downward spiral or, at the very least, a rabbit hole that is tough to climb out of.
At the end of the day, when you break down why women change their names, the result might seem a little dark. The traditions stems from a more male-dominated society where women were viewed as property, suggesting that a woman must not have an identity separate from her husband. Ultimately, the decision is up to you and you alone. You are responsible for your own identity and it doesn’t matter what label you smack on it, it will always be your identity.
At Kelli Burns Entertainment, we want you to keep in mind that your wedding is about you and your spouse – that’s it. That means it is important for you to feel comfortable with your identity and that could be your name or the music that will be played. We are here to help make your wedding all about you, the way it should be, no matter what label you slap onto your big day.
