I used to go by the name of DJ Daddy in the Kansas City area. It’s been over ten years since I unplugged and powered down – sold all of my equipment (14” trailer, intelligent lights, Yorkville 2X18 powered subs, dual 12 Yorkvilles, AAL dual 12” folded horn with 14 1” Motorolas [from Tom Hofman I believe] and a bunch of other stuff). I did wedding receptions, high school and teen dances (in high school gyms, etc) along with corporate functions/parties, reunions, etc. I quit because it was getting difficult doing a 4 hour setup (for weddings or teen dances) alone – getting old sucks, believe me; knees aren’t supposed to pop that loud...
I will be 70 next year and still have the urge to be out there. I think I will be moving to a retirement home and starting to DJ for such places – hey, it’ll be music from my era (and good stuff since then). I’ll charge a fair fee and there are plenty in the area to create a circuit. Such homes are always looking for something to offer as entertainment and it wouldn’t be long sessions.
So I’m going to study what the latest setups are – simple software/controller/powered speakers; no lights (by the time it gets dark, the crowd is probably in bed). I just have to remember to put a “not responsible for broken hips” clause in my contract…
Glad to be aboard.
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