Some of my favorite modern technology has to be LED lighting, which makes it easy to make lights shine in any color you wish. It is simple to totally transform …
Murphy’s Law Gets a Texas Aggie Whoopin’!
“It’s a nice day for White Wedding!” – Billy Idol It was a dark and stormy night – but it didn’t start out that way. It was a bright sunny …
The Truth About Celebrating New Year’s Eve
I hosted a New Year’s celebration every year for 17 years, starting the year I turned 18 and started The Party Machine. Many years due to work conflicts (being an …
My Neighbor’s Friend Is a DJ!
It’s easy to distinguish between a DJ “wanna-be” and a professional entertainer, at least it is for me. But I have 34 years’ experience in this business, and I realize …
Just a Typical Day at Work, With Barrel Rolls
It was a glorious sailing day on Eagle Mountain Lake, the kind of beautiful spring day that makes you feel great to be alive. In addition to great sailing, we …
Hot Dog Man, A Most Unusual Party Guest
One of my favorite Party Machine clients is the Greer family, for whom I have done at least five weddings and various birthday, Christmas and retirement parties. At the last …
“Do You Charge More for Personality?”
I was approached by a mother and daughter at a recent bridal show, and the mother asked, “Do you charge extra for personality?” Unsure of what she meant, and thinking …
How Much For Your Gold Package?
Lately I have been receiving a lot of requests for “the cost of your packages.” If you are in the business of selling widgets that come in different sizes, or …
The Million Dollar Handshake
I was contracted to play at a party to honor the contestants in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The party was held at the beautiful Eagle Mountain Lake home …
The REAL Secret of Public Speaking
One of the best ways to keep your Master of Ceremonies skills polished is through public speaking engagements. So I generally accept most invitations to speak. We all know the …
