Father : Husband : Music Producer : DJ : Event Promoter : Painter
There’s a lot of joking and meme-ing in DJ circles about promoters, bookings, and lineups. Plenty of back-room conversations. Not nearly enough of it gets written down in a clear, honest way—especially for people outside the scene who don’t understand what actually goes into putting on a successful show.
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On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, I had the pleasure of DJing Cooper and Bridget Piatt’s wedding reception. The party went down at the Hilton Garden Inn, right on the Idaho Falls Greenbelt — a familiar spot for me, since I’ve spent plenty of nights there over the years for Christmas parties and events. So when I say I knew the room, I mean it. It was like walking into a familiar gig, just with a different crowd and a new reason to celebrate.
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When I first started DJing, I did what every aspiring DJ does: I hit the forums, watched all the YouTube videos, followed the taste makers, and soaked up every tip about how to make it in this scene. Like everyone else, I had goals. And one of those goals? Playing at The Gem in Idaho Falls.
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