As Summer comes to a close in 2010, I feel a renewed sense of excitement as a DJ. After taking a hiatus and performing for only a handful of events this past year, I completed my Summer run with a couple of unbelievable wedding receptions.
The first event was for a wonderful couple in Great Falls, at the Chapel Theatre. As usual, I was set up early with some mellow background music playing as the early guests started to arrive. The room was filling in and the vibe was good. Time passed, and I was expecting the wedding party to show up at any minute, watching the entrance and waiting for my sign to start announcing the arrival of the Bride and Groom. I noticed a Groomsman heading my way, sure that he was coming to tell me that they had arrived. Unbeknown to me, there was a much more serious issue at hand.
He proceeded to tell me that I needed to make an announcement. The Father of the Bride had a heart attack in the parking lot. Evidently,the church where the wedding was held was extremely hot, and did not have a cooling system. The heat was too much for him, and when they arrived at the reception, he collapsed. The Bride and at least one of her bridesmaids were nurses, and ended up having to perform CPR in the parking lot as they waited for the ambulance to arrive. The paramedics ended up needing to use the paddles, and rushed off to the hospital, with Bride and Groom in tow.
I did not make an immediate announcement, as I thought it better to inform all of the family before making a public statement. The Groom's father stayed at the reception and remained in contact with everyone at the hospital, and together we kept the guests informed of what was transpiring. The Father of the Bride ended up needing to have surgery to have a couple of stints put in, and the Bride and Groom stayed at the hospital until he came out and they got the thumbs up that he would recover. After about 4-1/2 hours, they finally made it to their reception, exhausted but ready to see their family and friends. I had done all I could to keep the guests in attendance, and the thunderous applause as I announced the arrival of the Bride and Groom made the wait worthwhile.
The night progressed smoothly from that point on. The toasts and First Dance were perfect, and then came the time that the Bride would have danced with her Father. After a warm round of applause for the First Dance, I asked that everyone there find someone to dance with, whether daughter, wife, girlfriend, or Mother, it didn't matter, as long as everyone danced to the song that she and her Father were supposed to dance to together. The entire dance floor filled with the guests...ALL of them...and there was a look of wonder on the Bride's face as she looked in amazement at everyone dancing for her and her Dad.
It was truly one of the most touching wedding events I have been a part of in the 12+ years I have been performing.
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A Skilled DJ with Years of Experience
DJ Jim has been performing in the Montana area since 1998. He started entertaining in Great Falls at the local bar and club scene, and quickly became one of the most popular and sought after entertainers in the area.
He played music from Wednesday through Saturday nights at such places as the Club Cigar, The Hi-Ho Tavern, the J-Bar-T, Murph's Night Club, the Halftime Sportsbar, and the Sting. When Club Bighouse opened it's doors (as the first official Night Club in the area in years), he became the head DJ, and remained there for 4 years while it maintained it's popularity as the hottest place to party in Great Falls.
While working for the City's night scene, he also gained huge popularity as a Wedding DJ, performing at 25 - 30 events every year.
As far as music goes, DJ Jim has an extensive library to draw from, and is familiar with virtually all genres of music, from Big Band and Swing, to Country and Rock 'n Roll, from Oldies to Hip Hop, and much, much more. He has done all Country events, all R&B shows, and even all Latin receptions, but most of the time there is a really good mix of music catering to as many guests as possible.
Jim is also very good at working with other event professionals, and helps to keep the event flowing smoothly from start to finish.
If you're looking for a professional DJ who can bring your event together seamlessly, who caters each one to the wants and need of the customer, who maintains a positive attitude throughout, and who can keep the guests dancing and having a great time, then you should contact DJ Jim. You will not be disappointed. Check out the testimonials page to read just a few of the comments from past events, and feel free to call or send over an email at any time with questions. Jim will also meet with you ahead of time if necessary, at all no extra charge.
He played music from Wednesday through Saturday nights at such places as the Club Cigar, The Hi-Ho Tavern, the J-Bar-T, Murph's Night Club, the Halftime Sportsbar, and the Sting. When Club Bighouse opened it's doors (as the first official Night Club in the area in years), he became the head DJ, and remained there for 4 years while it maintained it's popularity as the hottest place to party in Great Falls.
While working for the City's night scene, he also gained huge popularity as a Wedding DJ, performing at 25 - 30 events every year.
As far as music goes, DJ Jim has an extensive library to draw from, and is familiar with virtually all genres of music, from Big Band and Swing, to Country and Rock 'n Roll, from Oldies to Hip Hop, and much, much more. He has done all Country events, all R&B shows, and even all Latin receptions, but most of the time there is a really good mix of music catering to as many guests as possible.
Jim is also very good at working with other event professionals, and helps to keep the event flowing smoothly from start to finish.
If you're looking for a professional DJ who can bring your event together seamlessly, who caters each one to the wants and need of the customer, who maintains a positive attitude throughout, and who can keep the guests dancing and having a great time, then you should contact DJ Jim. You will not be disappointed. Check out the testimonials page to read just a few of the comments from past events, and feel free to call or send over an email at any time with questions. Jim will also meet with you ahead of time if necessary, at all no extra charge.
