The “Wrecking Crew” Comes To MBLV16

THE “WRECKING CREW” COMES TO MBLV16
by Michael Buonaccorso

The 2012 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference is excited to announce an exclusive showing of the award-winning documentary “The Wrecking Crew”. This film is the story of the Los Angeles session musicians in the 1960s who helped create so much of the classic music of that period,many titles that continue to be part of today’s mobile DJ repertoire.

The Wrecking Crew played on hits for the Beach Boys, Elvis, The Byrds, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Jan & Dean, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Mamas and The Papas, Tijuana Brass, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Rivers and were Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound. The amount of work that they were involved in was tremendous.

They were also involved in groups that were “The Milli Vanilli’s” of the day. A producer would get the guys in and lay down some instrumental tracks. If it became a hit, they would record an album and put a group together to go on the road. This happened many times with groups like the Marketts, Routers, and T-Bones. The next day they would do the same thing and call it another name. Same musicians, but different group name.

Renowned musicians who have seen the documentary have raved. “’The Wrecking Crew’ is the best documentary yet about the recording scene,” said Steve Miller. “I loved it.” Elvis Costello said it’s “a wonderful, touching and… hilarious film about the unsung stars of so many records that you carry in your heart.”

The American Federation of Musicians says the film may one of the largest soundtracks of any film in history,and as a result, the cost of licensing the music for the film is estimated at more than $300,000. According to Producer and director Denny Tedesco, “The cost of licensing the music is the only reason the film has not been released, but quitting was never an option. So the next mission was to raise the final funds to help pay for the licensing.” Tedesco came up with a unique solution: make “The Wrecking Crew” a non-profit, raising funds through private showings.

All MB show attendees are welcome to watch the film of this legendary group of musicians, forever known as “The Wrecking Crew” on Wednesday night, February 8, at 7PM.

An Original Las Vegas Experience $69 per night and NLFX ProAcademy Sessions announced for MBLV 2012

An Original Las Vegas Experience $69 per night

Got your sleeping room yet? The Riviera Hotel & Casino is once again the location for the Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ Show, February 6-9,2012, offering conference attendees hotel accommodations at an exceptional value of $69 per night. This full-service hotel features outstanding shows performing nightly. Dining options include the Riv Buffet, R Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Poolside Café, Queen Victoria British Pub, Banana Leaf Asian Restaurant, and the Mardi Gras Food Court.

The hotel also boasts 100,000 square feet of the latest casino games that include the best table games odds on the Las Vegas Strip as well as the new Asian gaming pit, featuring baccarat and Pai Gow poker, and bingo. Super Bowl weekend precedes the show, so rooms may go fast! Book directly online through the show website http://www.mobilebeat.com/las-vegas-dj-show/ or call 800-634-3420.

Find out all the latest conference news including what the latest happenings are in the seminar rooms, the exhibit hall, at the parties ,and who will be our special guests!

A full show pass is $199 but ONLY THROUGH DECEMBER 31 -THEN PRICES GO UP!!!

 

NLFX ProAcademy Sessions announced for MBLV 2012

Ben Stowe serves the AV industry as the President of NLFX Professional, an industry leading supplier of sound, lighting and video systems since1993. Ben founded the ProAcademy because of his desire to help DJs better understand the technologies that drive their businesses. Today his ProAcademy Event Lighting DVD is available at leading retailers in several countries around the world. It has been an addition to the Mobile Beat Show since 2008.

Wednesday, February 8th

8:30 am High Powered Lasers For DJ’s: Technology, Safety, & The Law – Dan Goldsmith

Start from the very beginning and learn how to sell high powered laser shows to your customers with this robust look at laser effects, licensing, maximizing ROI, laser safety and more. Jam packed full of useful information, this introductory seminar has everything you need to know to start making money with high powered laser shows, safely.

9:45 am Intelligent Lighting Design – Jason Weldon

Let Jason Weldon show you some interesting ways to create a design schemes and how you can utilize that to become part of your performance. He will show you medium to advanced set ups, as well as different ways to program the lighting to get the most out of the fixtures. We will overview the equipment needed for both operation and fixture setup and we will finish with the scene and cue creation to make your show stand out. By the time this seminar is over you will have ideas and a solid foundation that you can take back to your market and book more lighting options with your DJ package. As his past seminars have been, this will be in depth and be very picture oriented. Make sure to bring a note book!

11:00 am The latest in lighting – Ben Stowe, CTS

Lighting is a great way to create an experience for your clients and their guests, but changes in technology can be hard to keep up with and the terminology confusing. Don’t miss these great opportunities for gobo (monogram) projection, uplighting and more! Learn what’s new and how to use these tools for dramatic effect. Ben will talk about light sources, techniques, fixture types, and an overview of DMX that gives you the ultimate control of your fixtures!

Thursday, February 9th

8:30 am Essential Audio – Ben Stowe, CTS

When it comes to sound you’re presented with lots of terminology (watts, decibels, ohms, balanced, etc), but what does it mean? This session will help you sort through it all and translate it into the meaningful information you need to make good decisions for your business and your clients. We’ll decode the datasheets and help you understand it in clear, plain English. We’ll also take the mystery out of decibels, how many you need, and what to do about noise requirements at your events

9:45 am Video DJ’s tips and tricks – Nick Covino

For those of you that think outside the box, how about cracking the box wide open with some new idea’s and new technology that you may have never heard of. Using some cool tools of the AV world can allow any performer to raise their game to show clients what they really want but seldom ask for. Come join Nick C. (VJ Extreme) for some cool tools that can inspire you get into the Video DJ world, or to add some crazy new features to your existing setup. This seminar is for beginners and advanced video DJ’s and has something to offer the audio expert or the highly tech savvy video pro. Concepts covered range from getting better video signal over long runs, to using wifi to get your “point” across as well as the use of a matrix video switcher and some cool tricks with cat5 cable.

11:00 am Power to the People! – Ben Stowe, CTS

Amps, Watts, Volts and more! While many DJs are growing into larger events and need production level power, regardless of the events you do these terms control your universe. Wanna know what the heck they are and how to make sure you don’t blow anything up? This is the seminar for you! Topics will include volt drop, wire gauge, choosing cord sizes, power distribution for larger events, and several other useful nuggets to make sure you have THE POWER for your events, big or small!

All ProAcademy seminars are available to registered attendees of MBLV16.

A full show pass is $199 but ONLY THROUGH DECEMBER 31 -THEN PRICES GO UP!!!

Hercules Presents MBLV 60s party

From Motown to the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, the 60′s had a wide evolution of musical styles. The music of the 60′s generation included R&B,motown, rock, instrumentals, surfing music, songs of protest, even hilarious and crazy songs. Come celebrate them all at this year’s MBLV annual Welcoming Night Party, again hosted by Johnny Rozz and sponsored by Hercules.

While there is a tendency to think of the Sixties as a whole decade, in terms of music and fashion (or the lack thereof), it can, in fact, be viewed as two separate and quite distinct parts, with the early years pretty much just modifications of Fifties styles and the later years exploding into the wild fashion frenzy for which the decade is possibly best remembered. Come dressed in your definition of the period and be eligible to win great prizes, or just come as you are. Meet us in Riveria Royale Pavillion with Emcee John Rozz and DJs Steve Sharp and DJ Flip on Monday night,February 6,2012. Doors Open 6:30 P.M.

Mobile Beat Las Vegas 16 Announcement – DJ Casper – Cha Cha Slide

The latest announcement from Mobile Beat about MBLV16 – http://www.mobilebeat.com/las-vegas-dj-show……

DJ Casper (aka Mr. C) will be at MBLV16 – a seminar on creating and teaching line dances, plus a full DJ performance and the release of his new CD and tracks.

CASPER (B.K.A.) MR. C THE SLIDE MAN spawned a regional dance craze with his infamous “Cha-Cha Slide,” a recognized dance anthem such as the “Macarena” and “Electric Slide.” As a personal trainer at Bally’s, Casper developed a popular aerobic dance exercise based largely on his background as a Stepper (Nine time winner of the annual Chicago’s World’s Largest Stepper’s Contest).

Chicago radio station WGCI joined forces with Casper to record a song for his dance as well as promotions, advertising and the financing of an instructional dance. The Chicago-based M.O.B. label joined the party and released the “Cha-Cha Slide” album. After the song/dance became a major phenomenon in Chicago, Universal Records joined the ranks for national distribution. The “Cha Cha Slide” made it to the Billboard charts. Both Casper and the “Cha Cha Slide” have become synonymous with everything that has to do with Chicago.

He began his illustrious career at the tender age of six, performing at school dances. As he got older, he began impersonating musical and comedic artists as: James Brown, Teddy Pendergrass, Muddy Waters and Eddie Murphy. He also embarked upon a film career in the following movies: “Monkey Hustle” and “Love Jones” starring Nia Long & Larenz Tate. Casper was instrumental in creating videos for both Musiq Soulchild entitled “Just Friends” and Gerald Levert’s “Step On.” Casper is still a recognized household name within the music, dance and radio genres and looks forward to a lifelong career in these industries as well as challenging other avenues and opportunities. He spends every Second Sunday of the month at The Club on 76th and Cicero as either a Host or DJ. You can also check Casper out in the stage play “A Stepper’s Story” and every Saturday evening from 10:p to 2:a on V103 – 102.7 FM in Chicago.

Going to MBLV16? – Can’t catch all of the action?

Check out the video linked here for more information on how you can be in many places at one time

Attending Mobile Beat Las Vegas 16 in February? With all the seminars, networking events, parties and concerts taking place,unless you have a clone, you just can’t be in 3 to 5 places at one time.  Get the video version of it!  Order yours with your pass at https://members.mobilebeat.com

American DJ and Mobile Beat announce headliner with interview for ADJ Customer Appreciation Party!

Digital Underground

Always an essential party of every Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ Conference – The American DJ Customer Appreciation Party has brought you great performances in the past from Naughty by Nature, Cupid and DJ Kool, this year we are going back to the roots of Rap music with Digital
Underground!

ADJ IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE mega star recording artists Digital Underground of “The Humpty Dance” fame will be the headliners at the American DJ Customer Appreciation party on Tuesday, February 7 at the Mobile Beat Show in Las Vegas.  More special guest stars will be
announced soon.   Join us in Vegas for the party; register now to attend the Mobile Beat Show.

Mp3 of the interview available here at http://www.mobilebeat.com/media/ADJ – Digital Underground.mp3

WANTED: DJS FOR HYPNOSIS STAGE SHOWS- Boot camp for DJs to become Hypnotists and Earn $75,000 in the next 10 Months

Tricerasoft Returns To MBLV!

Ontario, Canada — TriceraSoft is returning to Mobilebeat with a bang! Find TriceraSoft at demo room Capri 116 serving FREE Seminars with a repeating seminar twice per hour, starting top of the hour. Each seminar will be 15 minutes focusing on an aspect of the digital karaoke industry with a “how to” instructional break down. Meet us for Q/A between seminars. If you are looking into the digital karaoke world, don’t miss these seminars!

The seminars topics will outline as follows:

Wednesday:

1pm – How to start your digital karaoke business

2pm – How to efficiently run a digital karaoke show (the crash course)

3pm – How to print your song books

4pm – How to update your digital karaoke content

5pm – How to convert CD+G Discs

Thursday:

1pm – How to support extraneous video formats (karaoke and videos)

2pm – How to finish with a bang (karaoke style)!

About TriceraSoft:

TriceraSoft brings the first All-In-One solutions for Video, Karaoke, Audio Mixing, and Lighting Control beginning as early as 1998. TriceraSoft has branched into the mobile market, automation, and revitalization of the digital entertainment industry. Further, is educating the public on utilizing the computer as a tool for entertainment. TriceraSoft will always be dedicated to releasing quality products that push the envelope of audio visual technology and bring these solutions to the hands of interested users everywhere.

A First Look At The Seminars – MBLV16

A FIRST LOOK AT THE SEMINARS: MBLV16

An exciting lineup of seminars is planned for the 2012 Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference (MBLV16) coming to the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas for the fifth year in a row in February.

On Monday, February 6, the “Unofficial Day-Before-The-Show” seminars present SIX exciting sessions. What started as a few extra options for those arriving early has turned into a packed day of information kicking off at Noon.

Among the day’s presentations is Ron Ruth with an all-new Part 2 of “Disney’s 3 Keys to Success,” where we’ll take another peek behind the Disney curtain and explore…Clientology, Storytelling and Pixie Dust. These 3 processes not only support the essential service elements, but are key to your ability to deliver unexpected magic, enjoy unprecedented levels of client satisfaction and to solidifying YOUR reputation as the standard bearer of excellence in the wedding DJ industry.

 

David Hascom’s “Compound Your Success,” will look at all the keys to true success as applicable to all industries or individuals and help you learn what those things are and how to Compound Your Success.

 

The Boogie Hill Faders are known for their unique and club focused brand of music production works. They’ve combined the best studio practices in studio remixing and creating live mashups to create a new hybrid production style, they call, “The Reup”, a fusion of popular remixing production and creative mashup techniques. Don’t miss their “Tips & Tricks to produce your own DJ remixes & mashups”

Tom Haibeck

has a new book and seminar to go with it: “The Power of Publicity!”Have you ever wondered how business people get themselves profiled in newspapers, magazines and on radio and television programs? It’s a great way to generate free advertising about yourself as a mobile entertainer — and PR expert Tom will show you how to make it happen.

If you are seen as “just another DJ,” you will have trouble making yourself seem attractive to many potential customers. You may be amazing at what you do, but that only helps if you can get enough customers to showcase your skill and efficiency. Decide what makes you different from everyone else and use that to create your marketing concept. Alan Dodson has tips to do that in Taking Your DJ Business To The Top.

 

 

In Rob Peters’ Kid’s Entertainment For DJs – Revisited, take a close look at children’s entertainment as a profitable venture for DJs. In some cases, it does not require any additional investment beyond the equipment you already own. A little creativity, a good planned out performance, and some basic marketing can open the door to additional bookings and revenue.

 

On Tuesday, February 7, DJ Advocate Mark Ferrell returns to the Mobile Beat seminar lineup after his 2011 national tour with a presentation entitled “Shout of Mouth.” In this pull-no-punches seminar, Mark Ferrell examines what it truly takes to be considered a professional mobile DJ and what it takes to charge well above the average rate in any market: Excellent Master of Ceremonies skills.

 

 

Mark joins two already announced featured speakers who will appear at MBLV16, Steve Brazell, a/k/a “The Hitman” is one of America’s top marketing and branding experts. He helps Fortune 500s, start-ups, small-caps, celebrities, and individuals make more money by communicating their brand stories better. He is the founder of Hitman, Inc., a Competition Removal™ firm, and the author of “Clear! The Simple Guide to Keeping Your Business Alive and Kicking.”

 

Moses Avalon, a former New York record producer and recording engineer who appeared at the 2002 Mobile Beat Show, is an artist’s rights activist and the author of a top selling music industry reference, Million Dollar Mistakes. Mr. Avalon is a court-recognized music business expert in New York, California, and Florida. He takes on the most controversial issues in the music business today, and has appeared on Court TV, MSNBC, CNN Money Line, Bill O’Reilly and other national TV shows.

 

 

Day three, Wednesday, February 8, continues delivery of a full house of talent. Early risers can catch “THE MOCK MITZVAH”!!!! Sean Big Daddy McKee, Bobby Morganstein and Marz Lawhorn will be presenting a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party. These three industry Veterans and a few surprise guest stars will perform a mitzvah party from start to finish, showing cocktail hour options, and all of the traditional ceremonial steps that take place on that day. Be prepared to move, dance and LEARN!!!

Are you the life of the party on Saturday night, and still up bright and early on Sunday to get to church? Do you have to make a conscientious effort not to use your “DJ voice” when praying? Are you thankful the “requests” in the Bible have nothing to do with what song God wants you to play next? Justin Windham is a DJ, Speaker, Stand Up Comedian, and Licensed Pastor (Yes, he gets the occasional request to both officiate the wedding AND emcee the reception!). Armed with hilarious observational insights and motivating scriptural truths, –it’ll be more fun than DJ-ing a church bake sale at a senior center! ”

 

 

Matt Blank has maintained a 95% closing rate on all his client meetings. He will explain his pre, during, and post meeting tactics that allow him to book virtually all of his meetings, in a seminar simply called “The Meeting”. Overall this seminar will help you confidently lead a conversation, and allow you to close more of your prospective client meetings.

 

 

Jim Cerone’s “Perfect Music Programming-Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing ,” will be presented in two parts, based on Jim’s programming skills from 20 years as a radio Music Director. After this presentation, you’ll understand why cocktail and dinner music are so important. You’ll discover the radio “Rule of Three.” When it’s over, you’ll know the Top 10 Secrets to creating Perfect Music Programming.

 

 

Mike Walter presents “Running Your Multi-Op :Advice on Recruiting, Training, Marketing and Sales & Managing” Mike is back with his most complete seminar to date. All new material with tips and advice for the Multi-Op of any size and experience. As always, Mike will offer a fast-paced, information-packed seminar that will cover recruitment tips and selling and marketing advice.

 

 

On Thursday February 9, seminars run until Noon. Arnoldo Offerman will speak on how to “Market and Sell School Dances”, using an out-of-the box method that will get you more meetings and more school clients guaranteed. Topics will include phone sales, print marketing plans, what equipment to purchase, how to sell to students and teachers at the same time, and how to get extra events from the students themselves.

 

Between Chuck Lehnhard, Keith Alan and Ron Ruth and Mike Buonaccorso, their combined time in the mobile DJ industry is over a century. DJing From 50 & Beyond will cover what will get you to the half century mark, and keep you there.

Last year, Steve Clayton gave an overview of how and why he moved his one op DJ company to a multi-op and then to a production company. After multiple requests, he returns this year and digs in deep and uncovers “5 Steps to Becoming a Production Company” and getting those big jobs. Steve will also cover topics such as: marketing, inventory, resources and insurance and how they are different and important in creating a different image and promoting to a different clientele.

 

Jason Weldon wants to help you with your marketing efforts. “The Marketing Plan” will show you how to create and implement a basic marketing plan to acquire and/or retain more business, focusing on a few key concepts. Together, we will analyze a typical marketing plan and show how to adapt it to change through the years. He will be brief, but very informative and give suggestions from his own business model.

The ability to be a good host is a crucial part of being a credible mobile entertainer. Josh Yawn’s “Branding Yourself As A Host” brings a national television host perspective on mic skills, branding, improvisation, keeping any event moving, interviewing skills and more.

In addition, several sponsored seminars currently scheduled include TriceraSoft, Pioneer, Chauvet, and American DJ. Watch this page for continuing updates!

MOBILE BEAT ANNOUNCES FEATURED SPEAKERS FOR LAS VEGAS 2012 LINEUP

MOBILE BEAT ANNOUNCES FEATURED SPEAKERS FOR LAS VEGAS 2012 LINEUP

Mobile Beat Magazine has announced two of the featured speakers who will appear at MBLV16, coming to the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas February 6-9, 2012.

Steve Brazell a/k/a “The Hitman” is one of America’s top marketing and branding experts. He helps Fortune 500s, start-ups, small-caps, celebrities, and individuals make more money by communicating their brand stories better. He is the founder of Hitman, Inc., a Competition Removal™ firm, and the author of “Clear! The Simple Guide to Keeping Your Business Alive and Kicking.”

We welcome back Moses Avalon, a former New York record producer and recording engineer who appeared at the 2002 Mobile Beat Show.

Today he is an artist’s rights activist and the author of a top selling music industry reference, Million Dollar Mistakes. Mr. Avalon is a court-recognized music business expert in New York, California, and Florida. He takes on the most controversial issues in the music business today, and has appeared on Court TV, MSNBC, CNN Money Line, Bill O’Reilly and other national TV shows.

For the latest information on the Mobile Beat Las Vegas Show, visit our website www.mobilebeat.com

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