Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Keith "K.C." KoKoruz of The Marquee Entertainment & Hospitality Conference chat about the 2024 show and attending conferences. Keith "K.C." KoKoruz is the owner and producer of the Marquee Entertainment and Hospitality Conference happening June 24-27, 2024 in Chicago. He is also a serial entrepreneur and owns two entertainment companies with different client focuses, a photography and video studio, a floral decor company, as well as a casual catering ...
May 16, 2024•35 min•Ep. 125
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Travis Bizzell of FMG Event Co chat about Southern Weddings. Travis Bizzell, owner of FMG Event Co specializes in transforming weddings into electrifying celebrations. Raised in NYC and now igniting wedding celebrations across the Carolinas, Travis brings a fusion of big-city energy and Southern charm to every event. Connect with Travis Website: https://www.fmgeventcompany.com IG/FB: @ fmgeventco Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -Format of Southern ...
May 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 124
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Gregg Hollmann of Ambient DJ Service chat about the music played during cocktail hour. Gregg Hollmann, aka "DJ Gregg Ambient" is the owner/founder of New Jersey-based Ambient DJ Service. Gregg formerly served as the President of the East Coast's leading professional DJ association The New Jersey Disc Jockey Network. He enjoys hiking, reading, crafting cocktails, and digging in the crates at record shops. Connect with Gregg Hollmann of Ambient DJ Service W...
May 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 123
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Drew Lum of True Entertainment 702 chat about tips for hiring a wedding DJ. Drew Lum, a DJ/Emcee with 14 years of experience in Las Vegas, and Owner of True Entertainment 702. With a passion for crafting truly memorable experiences both on and off the dance floor, he strives to go above and beyond for his clients and couples. DJ Drew makes it a point to bring your vision to life, while seamlessly merging his own style of mixing to orchestrate soundscapes ...
Apr 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 122
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jay the DJ (DJ Lyrix) of All in 1 Events chat about hiring the right DJ. Jay the DJ, and owner of All In 1 Events, brings his expertise from Southern California to Vegas, specializing in rocking weddings and organizing unforgettable events. With a passion for music and a commitment to creating memorable experiences, Jay is the perfect choice to elevate your special occasion. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moment -Working with Wife -Journey to Being a Wedd...
Apr 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 121
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Daryl Bennett of ADM Productions chat about wedding lighting. Daryl is a DJ and Owner of the Utah-based DJ company, ADM Productions. He is a DJ content creator, educator, and keynote speaker. He is passionate about how lighting impacts live events. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moment -About Daryl and ADM Productions -Influence of DJ Lighting -Changes with DJ Lighting -Mood Setting First Dance -DJ Party Lighting -Ambiance Lighting -No Wedding Lighting...
Apr 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 120
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and DJ Brettly of Ever After Entertainment chat about creating a wedding playlist and his story of survival! DJ Brettly; Weddings and Clubs. Currently a resident DJ at several clubs in Minnesota and Wisconsin, on several wedding venue preferred lists, Best of La Crosse Winners Circle 2018 - 2023. From my beginnings at Medusa's in Chicago to performing at venues all over the midwest, DJ Brettly brings his own style and flair to every one of his events, with a ...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Ep. 119
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Mike Bonaventura of Trans Audio chat about packing the dance floor at weddings! Mike's career has taken him to a 40-year career as a broadcaster, voice-over artist, and performing DJ & event planner for weddings and events in Northwest Indiana Chicagoland. In 2022 he acquired Trans Audio Mobile Music in his home state of Indiana and books top quality DJs & Photobooth events across Northern Indiana. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding -About Mike and Tr...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 118
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Jean Neuhart of Weddings From The Heart chat about wedding traditions and incorporating them into your wedding day. Jean Neuhart, the owner of Weddings From The Heart, is a wedding blogger, former planner, and author of 2 books, "Wedding Invitations, RSVPs, and More! Oh My!” and “From “I Will” to "I Do". You can find her at https://www.weddingsfromtheheartblog.net . Show Notes: A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song s...
Mar 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 117
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a special dance between a groom and his mother. Plus get mother and son dance songs to play based on the type of relationship they have. View a list of the best mother-and-son dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions . Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Cou...
Mar 14, 2024•11 min•Ep. 116
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a special dance between a bride and her dad. Plus get father and daughter dance songs to play based on the type of relationship they have. View a list of the best father-and-daughter dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions . Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Enga...
Mar 07, 2024•14 min•Ep. 115
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs gives you a list of popular hits and unique alternatives as songs for a first dance. Plus get newly released song ideas for the first dance. View a list of the best first dance songs here . A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding song suggestions . Shop our books and planning guides including Wedding Pros - "The Wedding Songs Planner" and for Engaged Couples - "The Wedding Music Toolkit". Join 8k+ engaged couples/DJs/wedding pr...
Feb 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 114
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Singer-Songwriter Duo Johnny and Heidi chat about what it's like being a singer-songwriter and trying to be successful. We also talk about writing love songs! Learn more about CreatiVets Show Notes: -How Started In The Music Industry -Compare Yourselves to Famous Couples -Describe Your Music Style -Writing Songs for CreatiVets -Writing Love Songs with Wedding Theme -Process of Writing a Song -Writing Custom Wedding Songs -Writing Songs For Vets -Writing C...
Feb 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 113
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Carl Askew of The Springs DJ & Photo Booth chat about the importance of wedding timelines. You can find Carl on Instagram: @cizzleent Show Notes: -Heartwarming Wedding Moment -Remembering A Parent -Foreseeable Surprises -Common Itinerary Mistakes -Need of a Coordinator -Transition Times -About The Springs -Flexibility in Wedding Timelines -Taking Pictures -Essential Moments on the Itinerary -Common Wedding Moments -Length of Ceremonies -Time For Pictu...
Feb 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 112
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Staci Nichols of DJ Track Star Staci chat about music inclusivity in a DJ's playlist. Staci Nichols gave a presentation on the topic at the Mobile Entertainment Expo (MEX) in Las Vegas. You can watch her music inclusivity presentation at MEX here . You can also listen to her Nordstrom playlist here . Show Notes: -Most Memorable DJ Performance -About DJ Track Star Staci -Meaning of Music Inclusivity -Gender Exclusivity -Inclusivity in Song Lyrics -Cultural...
Feb 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 111
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Riley Mullane of Anne & Ellis and wedding DJ chat about non-alcoholic weddings and making them a success. Show Notes: -Sobriety as a Wedding DJ -Heartwarming Wedding Moment -Ceremony Sets the Tone -About Riley Mullane Businesses -Venue Agency -Riley Mullane Media Channels -Having a Dry Wedding -Skip Intoxication -Wedding Integrations and Music -Unique Food Options -Fun Wedding Ideas -No Liquor Surprises -Tip for Engaged Couples -Being a Resource -Cont...
Feb 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 110
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and singer-songwriter Toni Becker discuss her song “Dance with Me, Baby” and the music biz. Show Notes: -Dance With Me, Baby Backstory -Song’s Perspective -Favorite Song Lyrics -Playing the Song Live -Shared Stories from the Song -Listen to the Song -Future Release “I’m Here” -Selling the Song Direct -Copyrights For Single-Use -Advice for Independent Artists -Custom Wedding Song Service -Discover “Dance with Me, Baby" -The Future Toni Becker is a singer-songw...
Jan 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 109
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Anthony Gelo of GTP DJ Entertainment and Good Times Productions chat about the wedding music planning process and much more. Show Notes: -Wedding Planning Tip -About Anthony Gelo and GTP DJ Entertainment -Type of Music Played -Planning Wedding Music -Planning Tools -Song Recommendations -Originals vs Remixes -Playing a Playlist -Music Knowledge -Slow Songs -Dancing During Receptions -Reading The Room -Eras & Genres -Music Today -Finding New Music -Hea...
Jan 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 108
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Steve Buzzard from Buzzardball DJ Entertainment chat about DJing weddings in Northern California, music, lighting, and so much more. Show Notes: -Tip For Engaged Couples -DJ and Auctioneer -About Steve Buzzard and Buzzardball DJ Entertainment -Northern California Wedding Itinerary -Times of Weddings -The Music Funnel -Playing Older Music -Different Music Styles -Do Not Play Lists -Music Knowledge -Popular Wedding Music -Catering to Diverse Audiences -Expl...
Jan 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 107
Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs and Alan Chitlik of Puget Sound DJ chat about music during a wedding ceremony. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -About Alan Chitlik of Puget Sound DJ -Wedding Soundtrack -Speaker Location -Ceremony Microphones -Precautions For A Smooth Ceremony -Ceremony Sound System -Officiant Communication -No Electricity -Power Sources -Prelude Music -Ceremony Music Planning Process -Processional & Recessional Music -Walking Down The Aisle -Unity Ceremony -Music ...
Jan 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 106
Joe Bunn of Bunn DJ Company and Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs chat about his businesses including the DJ company, Bunn Gear, DJC Mentoring, and The DJ’s Vault. Visit Bunn DJ Company , Bunn Gear , DJC Mentoring , and The DJ’s Vault . Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -About Joe Bunn and His Company -Perception of DJs -Career Challenges -Managing Money -Enjoying Life -Importance of Music Knowledge -Tips for Building a DJ Brand -Future of DJ Industry -Background Music -Dance Floor Hits ...
Dec 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 105
Jay Murch of On The Beat Fx and Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about DJ musician fusion at weddings. Show Notes: -About Jay Murch and On The Beat Fx -DJ Musician History -Common Musician Instruments in DJ Fusion -Musicians in Demand -Best Musician for Style of Music -Predetermined Music Setlist -Working with Videographer -Dinner Music -DJ and Musician Coordination -Performing at Wedding MBA -Booking DJ Musician Fusion -Atmosphere of DJ Musician Fusion -Music Sets by Type ...
Dec 21, 2023•34 min•Ep. 104
Maria Romano of True Love Knots and Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about wedding tips from the perspective of an officiant. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -Relieving Stress -About Maria Romano and True Love Knots -Officiating In Las Vegas -Incorporating Couple's Story -Music Moments During the Ceremony -Unity Ceremonies -Instrumental vs Vocal Music -Custom Songs -Using AI -Popular Processional Songs -Traditional vs Modern Music -Live Musicians -A Unique Unity Cere...
Dec 14, 2023•29 min•Ep. 103
Aaron Kroetsch of SoundFONIX Entertainment and Matthew Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about Canadian weddings. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -About Aaron Kroetsch and SoundFONIX Entertainment -Format of Candian Weddings -Partying Until Late -Song Requests -Canadian Wedding Specific Songs -Wedding Music Genres -Popular Country Music -First Dance Songs -Song List Updating -Building Playlists -Grand Entrance & Background Songs -Music by Providence -Slow Songs -Noise Ord...
Dec 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 102
Joni Moss of LV Wedding Connection and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about weddings in Las Vegas and tips for having your destination wedding in Vegas. Show Notes: -Memorable Wedding Moments -About Joni & LV Wedding Connection -Vegas vs Las Vegas -Vegas Wedding Stats -Vow Renewals -Specialty Wedding Dates -Vegas Wedding Misconceptions -Themed Marriage Certificates -Wedding Officiant Guidelines -Las Vegas Uniqueness -Themed Weddings -Vegas Wedding Planning Tips -Cost of ...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 101
On this episode, country music artist Molly Lovette and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs chat about her new song "Flower Girl" and her career. The song would make for a beautiful first dance song. The wedding version of the song would be a great song to play while walking down the aisle. Show Notes: Flower Girl Backstory Song Lyrics Response to Song Flower Girl in Weddings Song Release Music Video Influential Artists Who and Where Would You Play Upcoming Projects Proudest Moment Follow Molly Lo...
Nov 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 100
Katy Kamali of Bridal Bliss and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about weddings in the Pacific Northwest and wedding music. Show Notes: Memorable Wedding Moments About Katy & Bridal Bliss Preferred Vendor List Wedding Trends for 2024 Couples Asking for Music Help Traditional Wedding Changes Wedding Planners at the Wedding Popular Songs Wedding Planning Tips Popular Music Hire A Good DJ Contact Bridal Bliss A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wed...
Nov 16, 2023•12 min•Ep. 99
DJ Iron Mike Bacon of Ambient DJs and Events and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about quick mixing at weddings. Show Notes Memorable Wedding Moments About DJ Iron Mike and Ambient DJs What is Quick Mixing Is Quick Mixing Request at Weddings? Mixing styles through wedding reception How many songs are played during a wedding with quick mixing? Is TikTok influencing quick mixing? Slow songs at receptions Dance sets during receptions Quick Mixing needed? Tips for couples plannin...
Nov 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 98
Lou Guzzo of Spectrum Entertainment and Events and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about the Master of Ceremonies at weddings. Show Notes Memorable Wedding Moments About Lou & SE Events Spectrum Entertainment Training MCs & DJs DJ versus MC Wedding MC Tips Importance of an MC and Wedding Coordinator Cheesy Wedding MCs Should DJs Be MCs Hiring DJs and MCs Tips DJ Social Media Tips Learning to be an MC Pronouncing Names MC Confidence Contact Lou, SE Events A Word About ...
Nov 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 97
Jacqueline ‘Jax’ Vizcaino of Tinted Events and Matt Campbell of My Wedding Songs sit down and chat about Latin weddings and music. Show Notes Memorable Wedding Moments About Jax + Tinted Events Initial Questions to Ask Common Latin Hits & DJs Sound System Spanish-speaking MC Popular Latin Music Styles of Latin Music for Weddings Latin vs English Wedding Spanish-speaking and English-speaking Songs Wedding Planning Tips A Word About My Wedding Songs My Wedding Songs is a resource of wedding so...
Oct 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 96
