{Tune in Tuesday} Dave K

Dave is one of our newer DJ's - he used to work at Wired 96.5. We'll get to know him more in a few weeks. But for now, this is what he's listening to.

-Nelly
-Pink
-Rihanna
-Usher
-Katy Perry
-Ke$ha
-Chris Brown

{Get To Know Us Modnay} Kelly

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I had a wonderful weekend with my family, but today, it's back to reality :). I'd like to reintroduce you to Kelly, our wonderful Sales Executive. Chances are if you've called the office over the last couple of months, you've had the pleasure of speaking with her.

Becky: Where are you from?
Kelly: From Philadelphia - born and raised here :)

B: What do you do at Synergetic?
K: My main role is to be the initial contact for our clients and get them all of the information on our packages. I help fit our clients with the right DJ for them and their event based on the information I receive when speaking with them. I’m the point person for the DJ clients so any questions they have, I can help – or at least try to since I’m still learning – I’ve been here almost 5 months.

B: What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite song?
K: Obsessed with Third Eye Blind. Most people don’t even know they’re still around and making new music/touring. I’ve been to 15 of their concerts since 1998 and loved each and every one. Also love Dashboard Confessional. Oddly enough, neither bands have songs you’d hear our DJ’s play because they don’t really make music you can dance to. I have so many favorite songs it’s hard to choose. If I had to pick one, I’d say "1000 Julys" by Third Eye Blind.

B: What did you want to be when you grew up? Is it still an option?
K: I wanted to be the first female president. Definitely not a option nor would I want it to be, haha.

B: What are your favorite things to do/hobbies?
K: Phillies. Phillies. Phillies. And Shopping. But mainly Phillies.

B: What's your favorite movie?
K: Fever Pitch – even though it’s about the Red Sox and not the Phillies. I just love that movie and it makes me smile every time I watch it. I love the scene where Jimmy Fallon gets down on one knee and asks Drew Barrymore if she’ll go to Opening Day with him.

B: What do you love about what you do?
K: I love when I talk to a bride/groom and I get to learn about how they got engaged. I genuinely love hearing stories like that because even the not so romantic engagement stories are romantic.

Make sure to check back every Monday for another Q&A. If you have anything you'd like to know about us, leave a comment with your question, post it on our Facebook page or email it in to beckyd@synergeticsounds.com.

Soiree Philadelphia

Last month we did some up lighting and a gobo for the Grand Opening Celebration of Soiree Philadelphia. Soiree Philadelphia is a premier and “first of its kind” wedding resource in the city. They bring together the best of the best in the planning, event & style industries in one location so couples can plan their events with confidence and ease. They are Philadelphia’s wedding concierge service. For more information on Soiree Philadelphia and up coming events, visit their website.

A special shout out to the other professionals who helped to make the grand opening so great.
-Laura and Paul Eaton
-Gene Blum & staff from Drexelbrook Off-Premise Catering
-Mark, Rebecca & team from Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants
-Ilonka Floral Decorators
-Darcy Law Couture
-Christina Carnevale of Paper Rock Scissors
-Alicia Nathanson of Blossom Productions
-Amy Reese of Society Hill Studios
-Hana & Posy
-Colette Pastore of Pastore Events
-Mary Ruegg of Brides Philadelphia
-David Buckley & staff of American Furniture Rentals (AFR)

The Synergetic family has a new member

Jessica, one of our lighting designer's and her husband Ryan welcomed baby RJ on October 31. He was a healthy 8 pounds, 5 ounces! He loves listening to music just like his Uncle Jay and he loves to look at lights. Jessica said being a mom is the best experience in the world but the most tiring! We're so happy for them and wish them all the best!

A DJ in training

An Eagles fan from the start!

-Becky

{Tune in Tuesdays} Patrick O'Brien

Patrick is one of our newer DJ's. We'll get to know him better in a few weeks, but for now, here's what he's listening to.

Michael Buble
Jimmy Buffett
Pitbull
LTD
Johnny Gill
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Renee Olstead
Van Halen
Gypsy Kings
Bobby Caldwell

{Get To Know Us Monday} Mark Mehler

This week, we'll get to know Mark. He has been a part of Synergetic for a long time - he's a great DJ and all around nice guy.

Becky: Where are you from?
Mark: I grew up in Northeast Philadelphia. I attended Maternity B.V.M. grade school and Archbishop Ryan High School.

B: Do you have a “day” job? What is it?
M: I am an Insurance Broker. We currently have an office located in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia called Liberty Insurance Services Inc.

B: What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite song?
M: I can’t really say that I have one specific genre or type of music that I listen to consistently. Some days are Sinatra, some are Old School Hip Hop, and some are Country. I will listen to anything that catches my ear and attention. If I have to lean towards one type of music it would be Dance music in the 120-130 BPM (beats per minute) range due to the energy a song of that tempo creates. Favorite Song: My Parta Town by Tuff Crew.

B: How did you get into DJing? What’s your favorite thing about it?
M: I started DJing while attending Penn State. I had a friend who was a DJ and helped out occasionally. I loved everything about it from the first time I touched the turntables and I went out and bought my own equipment about 2 weeks later. I DJ’d a friends graduation party just play around after that and off I went.
My Favorite thing about DJing is the unknown. You don’t know the crowd or the people personally. You have no idea what type of music they listen to, or would dance to, but somehow you find that one song that packs a dance floor and you can feel the energy you’ve just created. You feed off of that for the rest of the night. It’s an adrenaline rush and it is so addicting!

B: What did you want to be when you grew up? Is it still an option?
M: Successful was my goal. I never really chose what I wanted as a profession. I guess we all dream at some point of being a pro athlete or a public figure or icon, but I am very happy with where I am now. I really don’t see the need to dwell on what I could’ve been or if it’s an option. I feel I am successful. I have a HOT wife (I definitely married up), 2 gorgeous boys, and I am building a business. “I’m Living the Dream!”

B: What’s your favorite type of event to DJ, why?
M: Definitely a wedding. It’s constant interaction and variety and we don’t have to play one specific type of music for 5 straight hours. It’s a sense of accomplishment to have everyone from their teens to Golden Years packing the dance floor at the same time.

B:Do you have any hobbies or favorite things to do?
M: I play baseball in the spring/summer months and I love to play golf. When I say play, I mean that I beat the heck out of a little white ball and chase it around in a golf cart screaming. I also enjoy my downtime with my family and love to watch my kids sporting events.

B: How long have you been a DJ?
M: I have been a DJ for the past 13 years and loved every minute of it.

B: Do you have a favorite movie?
M: I would have to say Scarface, but there are so many that come in a close second. Another would be Shooter.

B: Do you have any pets? What are they? Names? How old?
M: I have a 5 year old, Yellow Lab named Sierra. She is a big part of our family.

Make sure to check back every Monday for another Q&A. If you have anything you'd like to know about us, leave a comment with your question, post it on our Facebook page or email it in to beckyd@synergeticsounds.com.

Keep them coming!

We love reading your proposal stories, please keep them coming! We're accepting stories until December 6, 2010 - send them to beckyd@synergeticsounds.com, with the subject "wow my wedding." Please keep stories to 600 words or less, and feel free to include pictures if you like - we like pictures :).

If you are a current DJ (Wedding I package) or Lighting client, or book our Wedding I package or lighting services before December 6, 2010 and your wedding is happening between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011 you are eligible. If you have already booked lighting with your DJ package, or multiple lighting options, we will refund you the difference.

DJ clients will be able to WOW their guests with reception up lighting, a dance floor wash and monogram. Lighting clients will have their current package upgraded, so if you booked up lighting, we'll give you a dance floor wash and monogram, if you booked a monogram, we'll give you up lighting and a dance floor wash and if you booked a dance floor wash, we'll give you up lighting and a monogram!

We will pick our three favorite stories and post them on our Facebook page by December 13, 2010. It will then be up to our fans to vote for their favorite story. Voting will be open until December 24, 2010. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on December 25, 2010.

So if you want to WOW your guests, send in your story today!

-Becky