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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Can the DJ Make or Break an Event?
Posted in DJ Make or Break Events?, DJ Value, How Important is the DJ?, Weddings, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Why Play Sets of Music?
Another big key in getting the most fun during dance time is to “Play Sets of Music”. Let’s keep the momentum going. Guests dancing to a particular type of music will continue to stay on the floor if similar music … Continue reading
Posted in Dance Music, Dance Time, How to Keep the Dance Floor Packed, Keeping the Dance Floor Packed, Windy City Hitman-Chicago Djs
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Want a Packed Dance Floor?
Getting & keeping the dance floor filled throughout the night does not just happen by accident. We have learned over 25 years and many thousands of events that implementing 4 logical & common sense rules will greatly increase the odds … Continue reading
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Holiday Fun at Downtown Gibsons
It was time again to celebrate the holiday season with the folks at Sammons Financial Group/Midland National Life. This year the festivities took place at Gibsons (www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/chicago-pages-325.php), downtown Chicago on December 20. Prizes, great food & fun on the dance … Continue reading
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