I’d visited the Clifton Club before – not as a DJ but as a guest at a networking event many years before. I remembered how beautiful it was then but I must admit I’d forgotten just how stunning it was.
The brief from the Gemma (the Bride) was for subtle, non ‘school disco’ lighting and a more sophisticated music mix than you would get at a traditional Wedding disco.
The lighting was simple – the room was perfect for uplighters in their chosen theme colour. These along with a slightly paired down set-up was the perfect back drop for the evenings entertainment.
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| My set-up earlier that evening |
The music was a slightly different matter. In practice Gemma didn’t want any modern music or r’n’b. These are two of my favourite genres but there are certainly many other musical avenues to visit during the course of a Wedding disco. And as always I like a challenge.
Sometimes the musical vision a Bride and Groom have for their special night is not always shared by their guests. This can lead to a few awkward moments for a DJ when songs I’ve been asked not to play are requested. Luckily there wasn’t much of this and even several R’n’b songs were allowed to be played as the night unfolded. The Bride and Groom had also asked for requests from guests before the event so I had a short list of songs to play that I knew would keep some of them happy.
With dancing until half past midnight is was a fun night – made even more special by the gorgeous venue and friendly staff.
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| Getting the party started |
I just wanted to say thank you for the brilliant set you played at our wedding at Clifton Club on 1 June. You kept us dancing all night, quality tune after tune – we loved it! You even listened to our no RnB rule (even my mum had to get permission ha!) Shame it had to finish at 12.30 as I reckon we could have gone on until 3am at least!
Thanks again, if I need a DJ for my 30th I’ll definitely drop you a mail!
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| A photo kindly provided by the Bride – and me attempting to hide in the corner! |
20:21 : Ray LaMontagne – You Are The Best Thing
20:25 : Wedding medley – Brides own creation
20:31 : Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke
20:35 : Michael Jackson – Rock With You
20:38 : Dean Martin – Sway
20:41 : Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
20:43 : Aretha Franklin – Respect
20:45 : Diana Ross & The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
20:48 : Nina Simone – My Baby Just Cares For Me
20:49 : Caro Emerald – That Man
20:55 : Ray Charles – I’ve Got A Woman
20:58 : Otis Redding – My Girl
21:01 : The Four Tops – Reach Out I’ll Be There
21:04 : Fontella Bass – Rescue Me
21:06 : Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer
21:10 : Stealers Wheel – Stuck in the middle with you
21:13 : Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Starting Something
21:19 : James Brown – Get Up
21:23 : Stevie Wonder – Superstition
21:27 : Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse – Valerie
21:30 : Jam – A town called malice
21:32 : Nena – 99 Red Balloons
21:36 : Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
21:44 : Guns ‘n’ Roses – Sweet Child Of Mine
21:50 : The Killers – Mr Brightside
21:54 : Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire
21:57 : S Club 7 – Reach
22:01 : Hanson – Mmmbop
22:03 : Outkast – Hey Ya
22:07 : Abba – Dancing queen
22:10 : Billy Joel – Uptown Girl
22:13 : Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69
22:16 : Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
22:18 : Jackie Wilson – Reet Petite
22:21 : Bill Haley – Rock Around the Clock
22:23 : The Trashmen – Surfin’ Bird (Bird is the Word)
22:25 : Shakira Feat. Wyclef Jean – Hips Don’t Lie
22:29 : Arctic Monkeys – Bet you Look Good on the Dance Floor
22:31 : The Undertones – Teenage Kicks
22:33 : The Monkees – I’m A Believer
22:36 : Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
22:39 : Chuck Berry – You Never Can Tell
22:41 : Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love
22:44 : Marvin Gaye – Got To Give It Up
22:46 : Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
22:48 : Spice Girls – Wannabe
22:50 : Five – Everybody Get Up
22:54 : Bad Manners – Special Brew
22:59 : Bob Marley & The Wailers – Jamming
23:02 : The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
23:06 : Usher ft Lil’ Jon & Ludacris – Yeah
23:10 : Elbow – One Day Like This
23:11 : Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man
23:16 : Sean Paul Feat. Alexis Jordan – Got 2 Luv U
23:18 : Aretha Franklin – Son Of A Preacher Man
23:19 : Blur – There’s No Other Way
23:21 : The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums
23:25 : Happy Mondays – Step On
23:29 : Charlatans – The Only One I Know
23:33 : The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men
23:35 : Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
23:38 : Madonna – Vogue
23:44 : Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
23:48 : The Proclaimers – The Proclaimers – 500 Miles
23:52 : Tony Christie – (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
23:55 : Frank Sinatra – New York, New York
23:58 : Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
00:02 : The Beatles – Hey Jude
00:08 : Plan B – She Said
00:12 : DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime
00:16 : Barry Manilow – Copacabana
00:19 : Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
00:24 : Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
00:28 : Primal Scream – Movin on up
00:32 : UB40 Feat. Chrissie Hynde – I Got You Babe
