{Get To Know Us Monday} Shawn

Shawn is one of our second DJ's and also sets up production jobs. He's been with Synergetic for a few years now, so some of you may know him. For those of you who don't, meet Shawn.

Becky: Where are you from?
Shawn: Warminster, PA.

B: Do you have a “day” job? What is it?

S: I work at World Wide Stereo installing custom home theaters.

B: What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite song?

S: Rock and hip hop. I really like hip hop for the beats and rock for the instruments. My favorite song is Poison by Bell Biv Devoe.

B: How’d you get into DJing? What’s your favorite thing about it?

S: Chris got me into it when I got out of the military. I love getting people dancing and making sure they have a good time.

B: What did you want to be when you grew up? Is it still an option?

S: I wanted to be a professional football player. It's absolutely an option - I’m just waiting for my call from Andy Reid.

B: What’s your favorite type of event to DJ, why?

S: A wedding because it’s a happy time and everyone just wants to have fun and dance.

B: What are your favorite things to do/hobbies?

S: I play golf, football and hockey and I'm a big movie buff - I go to the movies with girlfriend all the time.

B: How long have you been a DJ?

S: 3 years.

B: What's your favorite movie?

S: That’s a tough one. I’d have to say Braveheart.

B: Do you have any pets?

S: Skylar, and 11 tear old golden retriever.

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

A Different Perspective

Most people work in their chosen profession every day and never get to see things from "the other side." People tend to get deeply imbedded in their work and forget what it is like to be the beneficiary of that work. When a painter paints a house he does it to the best of his ability, collects payment and sees the satisfaction on his clients faces when they see their house for the first time. The painter doesn't get to experience that since he would be painting his own house. The Wedding industry is no different.


Back in November I had the honor of being invited to my close friends wedding. Frank and Tara met a long time ago and I cannot remember a time when I saw one without the other. It was a unique experience for me to attend their wedding as a guest. Jason and Ed were the DJ’s, and they also designed the room with up lighting, a dance floor wash, and the couple’s monogram. Frank and Tara held their wedding at the beautiful Blue Bell Country Club and Jen and Gina from Artistic Imagery were there to capture the day.

The reception was full of great food, drinks, music, and friends - but that is not what made this wedding different for me. Working weddings just about every weekend, I tend to be the painter who seeks satisfaction through his client’s reactions. So when I see a client’s face “light up” when they first see their reception room, or I mix in a perfect song that takes them back to middle school - it’s gratifying to know that I helped create that reaction. At Frank and Tara’s wedding I had no part in the design, setup, or execution of their wedding, however I was in the reception room when they first walked in. I was so glad to see both of their faces light up with happiness when they noticed every detail of the room. This time was different. I was witnessing two of my closest friends experience their wedding reception for the first time - and that moment will forever be embedded in my memory.

Tara was as stunning as a bride can be on her wedding day; and it wasn’t because she had her makeup done, and her hair “did.” It was because the love of her life was standing right next to her and they were experiencing their entire relationship bundled together in a series of moments throughout their wedding day. The moment I most remember is when they walked into the room, however I’m pretty sure their moment was when they said I do. Good Luck guys, I look forward to many years of health and happiness with the two of you.

-Matt

{Tune in Tuesday} Justin

Justin is one of our second DJ's. We'll get to know him better in a few weeks. For now, here's what he's listening to.

Right now I am listening to a few different types of music. I have been listening to 30 Seconds to Mars, Deftones, Underoath, Usher, Lloyd, Wiz Khalifa, Joe Buddens, T.I., Mac Miller, Wale, Curren$y and J Cole. Some of my all time favorite albums that I can listen to over and over are, Fabolous- Losos Way, Korn- Korn, Linkin Park- Hybrid Theory, Notorious BIG- Ready to Die, and 30 Seconds to Mars- Beautiful Lie. I have a very eclectic taste in music.

What we're up to

This has been one of our best January’s yet and we owe it to some new friends we have made in the industry. Thank you for allowing us to work with you and trusting us to make sure your events end up better then you ever expected.

What we're up to-

-Unloading from a very cool Mitzvah and a 900 person gala. Both of which we did lighting and/or A/V for.

-Prepping sound and video for the, “The Unexpected Boys.”

-Putting together some lighting designs for a few property open houses and tastings.

-Working on a lighting and draping bid for an event in Cincinnati over the summer.

-In the middle of our new office design with Creg Oosterhart.

-Prepping for all the networking events that are coming up over the next two weeks - and there are a ton of them!

-Meeting with awesome prospective clients that want us to DJ their weddings.

-Waiting, desperately, for pitchers and catchers to report …

Till next time.

-Jason

{Get To Know Us Monday} Pat Boyle

Pat is one of our second DJ's and is also Mr. May in our Calendar.



Becky: Where are you from?
Pat: I was born in Northeast Philadelphia, but moved out to the suburbs (Bucks County) where I have lived for the most of my life.


B: Do you have a "day job?"
P: I am currently a full-time student at Temple University.

B: What's your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite song?
P: Right now I’m loving House Music - reason being that everything else gets overplayed on the radio, and it is something different to listen to. My favorite songs are “Take Over Control” and “No Speak Americano.”


B: How did you get into DJing and what is your favorite thing about it?
P: My friend Mike Kelleher who also works for Synergetic and introduced me to it. My favorite thing about it is the fact that you get to play music for somebody elses wedding and be part of a night that they will remember for the rest of their lives.


B: What’s your favorite type of event to DJ and why?
P: Weddings because they are usually a very pleasant event to be a part of, and when everyone is having a good time, the dance floor stays packed.

B: WHat are your favorite things to do/hobbies?
P: I love going out to new places with friends and dancing to all sorts of music. I love sports and most things sports related, but I also like time to myself to just relax and do absolutely nothing on days where I have no agenda.


B: How long have you been a DJ?
P: About a year and a half.


B: What's your favorite movie?
P: Dumb and Dumber


B: Do you have any pets?
P: I have three dogs. Chance is 13, China is 4 and Lexus is 2.

Thanks to Casual Candids for the image.

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 here, post it on our Facebook page or email it to me at beckyd@synergeticsounds.com.

Floor Plans

Every event we do is unique. Even if we have back to back weddings in the same room, the events will be drastically different. Not just because there is a different bride and groom, but there will be a different type and size crowd and most likely, a different room layout or set up. This is why we need a floor plan or layout from the venue or caterer. It isn't something our clients need to worry about, because we generally reach out to them to get one, but it is a necessity.

It helps us to be better prepared for your event. We can correctly plan out what we need and where it needs to go - this expedites the set up and ensures that everything goes smoothly. Having a floorplan also helps us create a rendering, if we need to do one, that we can work from and potentially show you a mock up of the design we have in mind.

Floor plans also help us with the scale of the room and getting a good idea of where particular pieces of gear may need to go. This allows for a very unobtrusive looking room - a very clean looking room. The last thing you want is for us and our equipment to stand out.

As with everything we do, the smallest of details can play the biggest part.

{Tune in Tuesday} Matt Bowyer

Matt is one of our DJ's. We'll get to know him a bit better in a few weeks, but for know, here's what he's listening to. (Oh, and scroll down for another calendar sneak peek).

Rock:

-Counting Crows
-Dave Matthews Band
-Good old war
-Person L

-Pearl Jam
-Barenaked Ladies
-Hall & Oats

Hip hop:

-Nas

-Naughty by Nature

-Jay z

-Big Pun

Albums:

-Get rich or die tryin
-Illmatic

Jazz:

-Dave Brubeck

-Cannonball Adderley

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