love those holidays

so we had a nice wednesday night even though many were out of town for the holiday, and it wasnt a bad wet t-shirt contest, but later in the evening we did have a few miscreants who just had to spoil things for a few people. its amazing how many people just have to cause problems when there's no need. just walk away. thats all it takes.

now thursday (HAPPY TURKEY DAY!)started out like most thursdays have been for the last few months, but it ended up being okay after all. i still had people dancing at 3AM so it all worked out. first dance set of the night was kinda blah even for a thursday, but the second was a bit better. havent played one that long on a thursday in quite a while (and apparently it was okay, i got some compliments afterwards). the crowd took awhile to warm up but they did get into a party mood later in the evening. guess they realized they didnt have to get up in the morning like alot of other people. all in all it was not as traumatic as most thursdays.

and now a word about requests. we like requests, really. they let us know people are actually listening, and actively participating in the club. its good input so that we know what songs are gaining popularity and which ones are still current in people's minds. but its not always a good thing. especially if you are going to ask for the same songs night after night after night. sure you have a favorite song - but dont expect to hear it every night, every time you decide to show up, every time you have some drama, or every time you think you need to hear it. be patient and you might hear the song. if not that night, then maybe the next. your song is special TO YOU. not to the DJ. that being said, come out to dance and have a good time, and if you want to make a request you're more than welcome to. but try to remember - annoying the person you want to play the song for you is not always a good idea.

TOP TEN things you should not say to a DJ By Unknown Author
1. PLAY SOMETHING GOOD...SOMETHING WE CAN DANCE TO!
The DJ has to play for more than one person...so what you hate may be another's favorite song and EVERYTHING played here can be danced to one way or another.
2. WOULD YOU PLAY SOMETHING WITH A "BEAT"
BE SERIOUS! We know of NO songs played in a club that don't have some sort of BEAT!
3. I DON'T KNOW WHO SINGS IT AND I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF THE SONG, BUT IT GOES LIKE THIS....
PLEASE don't sing for the DJ. They have to put up with smoke filled rooms and dangerous decibel levels all night long...Do them a favor and DON'T give them a rendition of your favorite song.
4. EVERYBODY WANTS TO HEAR IT!
Oh, sure ... you polled everyone in the club and, as their spokesperson, you're requesting the song.
5. EVERYBODY WILL DANCE IF YOU PLAY IT!
The DJ won't. I guess that blows a hole in that theory!
6. I CAN GET LAID IF YOU PLAY IT!
Why settle for one night? Buy the album and get laid for a whole month!
7. I WANT TO HEAR IT NEXT!
The ONLY people who can get away with that statement write the DJ's paycheck!
8. WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
It's a lot easier for you to go have another beer and figure out what you want to hear than it is for the DJ to recite the name of every record in the booth!
9. HEY, MAN, NOBODY CAN DANCE TO THIS!
It's NOT advisable to say this when the dance floor is packed (but some people do anyway) ! HOWEVER, even if there is only ONE person on the floor, it STILL contradicts the statement!
10. PLAY IT SOON, BECAUSE WE'RE LEAVING!
If your gonna leave after he plays it, why shouldn't he wait till the very last song so you stay all night!