The Music Machine

I have been asked that question for years.  The question really is... "Why is "So & So" cheap?"  The answer to that is... "So & So" knows what they are worth.  They just told you... "We do half as good of a job, put in half the work, half the investment and care half as much, so we charge half as much as the rest."  Beware the cut rate deejay that charges less than what a reputable equipment rental company would charge to simply deliver a sound system... no music, no DJ... just the PA.

Do you see the need for quality?  What is your wedding day worth?

An example... a 1999 Toyota Camry with 160,000 miles on it will get you from place to place (it gets my daughter to and from school quite handily), but may not be as reliable or as stylish as a Lexus LS10 sedan.  What would you prefer to arrive at your wedding in?  Ask yourself why?

McDonald's sells a perfectly edible fish sandwich, why would you ever go to Red Lobster?  

Quality costs.  If you want a "Casablanca meets Breakfast at Tiffany's" reception, you rent the Palais Royale Ballroom.

Am I explaining this correctly?
A professional entertainer is worth more than the sum total of his equipment expenses.  Talent, skill, experience, enthusiasm, ethics... these are a few of the qualities that separate an excellent Master of Ceremonies for your wedding reception from the discount deejay.



Next post... "Couldn't I save money DIY-style with an iPod instead of hiring a deejay?"   Short answer.. Of course!

This weekend was the 2010 Concord Mall "Show of the Stars", an Idol-esque vocal talent show held at center court.  For the 5th year now, The Music Machine has been providing sound reinforcement and acting as Master of Ceremonies.  The celebrity judges were the WFRN Morning Show DJs Doug & Vincy (and Vincy's brother... a talented performer in his own right).  This year, 45 people participated in 3 divisions... Youth, Teen & Adult... The judges had a rough job whittling the field down to 3 prizes.  1st Place in each division received a $100 Concord Mall gift card!

Here's a link to the Fox28 video from today!

My next visit to Concord Mall will be on March 14th for the annual Prom Fashion Show.  Hope to see some of you there!

Labels: American Idol, Concord Mall, Talent

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We had a lot of fun at the 2010 Indiana Bridal Spectacular at South Bend's Century Center this past weekend.

Lots of brides visit with us and took advantage of our new Fun Zone Photo Booth!  This is booking quickly for the 2010 bridal season.  Unlimited use during you reception!  Props to fit your fun side.

Events this year included the Women of Cavanaugh Hall at the University of Notre Dame earning the title "Dorm of the Year!"  They were one of only two dorms allowed use of the Rotunda for a winter formal dance.  That's in the Administration building, known to the rest of us as the Golden Dome!

Congratulations Cavanaugh!   We are looking forward to entertaining you and your guests in 2010!

Labels: Cavanaugh Hall, college, dance party, DJ, University of Notre Dame

This refers to a wedding reception about 3 weeks ago at St. Stanislaus/Terre Coupee Hall in New Carlisle.

A 4-H referral!  In my gig as the St. Joseph Count 4-H Fair photographer, I've met lots of great kids and those kids have become wonderful adults.  I am so happy that Kristi and her parents, Mick & Julie, chose me to entertain at Kristi and Steve's wedding.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Here are some photos from Matthew Whitlock and his Zeta-Alpha Studio.   Matt and his assistant stay until their job is complete.  Incredible coverage at the ceremony and reception.





Elizabeth Bondurant
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