Paul McCartney ~ 20th December ~ Echo Arena Liverpool

On Tuesday I finally got to see one of my childhood heroes. The Beatles were a huge influence on my early years and, sharing the same first name, Paul was my favourite back in the day.

I had many of the early singles, certainly by the time I was eight in 1965 my parents were getting me them as they were released. I also remember very clearly December 1968 Christmas shopping with them in the record department of Edwin Jones trying to decide whether to have a mono or stereo copy of the White album with them debating if I should be allowed an album that included tracks called ‘Sexie Sadie’ and ‘Why Don’t We Do It In The Road’ – I was.

I have three friends who I was at college with who now live currently abroad, they all saw the tour in different venues earlier in the year (New York, Cincinnati and Rio De Janeiro) and I never though I’d get the opportunity to go. When the UK dates were announced back in October I expected the dates to clash with my work commitments but was delighted when my daughter told me she had managed to get tickets for us for the last night of the tour in Liverpool.

The show was fantastic. These pictures were taken by my daughter Amy.

CLICK HERE for a full report/review including a full set list from the Macca Blog.

Dominick The Donkey

Now would be a good time to buy this timeless Christmas classic. There is a 59p version available on iTunes, search Dominick The Donkey.

Dominick The Donkey ~ Lou Monte

New Phone ~ New Photos?

OK, so this post is just a few pictures of last nights Christmas Party at Le Blaireau in Brockenhurst. I changed my phone a couple of weeks back and, as Joe was using the other camera at his 18th party, I thought I’d see what I could capture with my phone … not a lot really. But I guess it has captured the mood, and if you’d had a few drinks maybe this is what it really looked like.

The show was set up in a fairly tight space and the restaurant has been specially themed and dressed for the Christmas parties with lots of black and white drapes, mirror balls and flame effect lights.

Once the guessed had finished their meal it was a fairly manic night as I tried to cram in as many requests as possible. The dance floor was busy all night and many of the guests were still on the floor when we wrapped things up at 1am.

I’m back at Le Blaireau for New Years Eve and I’ll try and get some better pictures then. If you’d like to join us for New Years Eve give Le Blaireau a call on 01590 624467.

2 more parties this year – wanna come?

This Christmas I’ve opted to just take a handful of bookings and I’ve got two left before the end of the year.

This coming Saturday (17th December) and New Years Eve I’ll be playing at Le Blaireau in Brockenhurst. I actually enjoyed a meal from their Christmas party menu last Thursday and it was absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a meal and a dance to celebrate the festive season I really recommend Le Blaireau, they have a DJ most nights – the others are great too

For more information please CLICK HERE

Last night …

I had a great time at Carey’s Manor!

I love my job ;o)

Party Planning Tips For DJ’s And Clients

I originally started this video as a reply to a video Ellaskins (Jonathan) did on the DJ Tutor www.djtutor.com site asking DJ’s to share tips on how to make New Years Eve a success. So I gathered my thoughts and added some footage from my NYE gig and this is the result.

Although it’s based on New Years Eve I believe it is still relevant to all the function work any DJ does.

I think you’ll find stuff of interest whether you are another DJ or a potential client. It’s all about attention to detail – don’t just blag it – think about it in advance and plan it.

Please post your feedback, give it a thumbs up, and subscribe if you’d like me to continue with these videos.

Cheers, Paul

DJ’s, you can find The DJ Tutors original video is at

Drops by Wavey Davey – a true gentleman, a great American voice, and very fair prices …

and British voiceover legend Peter Dickson, from his iPhone ap, Peter Dickson’s Pocket Announcer CLICK HERE

UPDATE ~ Christmas With The Party DJ

Just a quick update on my ‘Christmas With The Party DJ’ post – two more dates have been added!

So, for anyone that wants a top Christmas night. I’m booked as part of a Christmas party night package, with a comedy twist, at the DeVere Grand Harbour Hotel.

This is a chance to laugh your winter worries away, great food, then sit back and enjoy the comedian, finally I’ll be playing all the tunes you love. The comedy night package includes a glass of festive fizz, 3-course dinner, coffee and mince pies, comedy, disco – even crackers and novelties. All this at one of the areas finest hotels in the area for £39.50 per person

Drinks reception and bar open from 6.45pm, dinner will be served at 7.45pm, the entertainment starts at 9.30pm, and the party will finish at midnight.

The original dates were Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December, and then Thursday 16th, Friday 17th December, and Saturday 18th December. I’m now also booked for Friday 3rd and Thursday 9th as well (there is also a Saturday 4th arranged but I’m DJ’ing Cath & Paul’s Wedding – so I won’t be at the DeVere that night).

For more information and booking details PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Obviously friends of mine will have special access to the requests playlist ;o)

Christmas With The Party DJ

Hi, just a quick post for anyone that wants a top Christmas night. I’m booked as part of a Christmas party night package, with a comedy twist, at the DeVere Grand Harbour Hotel.

This is a chance to laugh your winter worries away, great food, then sit back and enjoy the comedian, finally I’ll be playing all the tunes you love. The comedy night package includes a glass of festive fizz, 3-course dinner, coffee and mince pies, comedy, disco – even crackers and novelties. All this at one of the areas finest hotels in the area for £39.50 per person

Drinks reception and bar open from 6.45pm, dinner will be served at 7.45pm, the entertainment starts at 9.30pm, and the party will finish at midnight.

At the moment the dates are Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December, and then Thursday 16th, Friday 17th December, and Saturday 18th December.

For more information and booking details PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Obviously friends of mine will have special access to the requests playlist ;o)