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Posted by dj chex on May-26-2004 04:32:

My first BIG gig!!!

I will spin at this year's annual "twisted woodz" on sunday. This will be my first gig that doesn't involve weddings, house parties, or any of that sort. Im really excited and nervous at the same time. Any advice for a experienced n00b? me so happy

Posted by Spuds6s on May-26-2004 04:54:

dont train wreck

Posted by dj chex on May-26-2004 05:20:

lol i don't want to say anything b/c that may jinx me. Tomarrow im burning and printing ~25 mix cds to hand out to the audience and im going record shoping once more. it's gonna be lots of fun!

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on May-26-2004 05:40:

Best advice I can give is just enjoy yourself...have a blast

Posted by Wildfir3 on May-26-2004 07:18:

Yeah and get a few drinks before you get behind the tables. Not too much though

Posted by DannyO on May-26-2004 18:44:

quote:
Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY
Best advice I can give is just enjoy yourself...have a blast

Thats what I was gonna say, best advice I think you can give, and like wildfir3 said, have some beer, I like 2 or 3 before DJin.

Posted by Allied Nations on May-26-2004 19:05:

GO CALGARY!

just relax, and do what u know how to do

Posted by Freak on May-26-2004 19:16:

Dont dwell on it
You are good enough to have been booked- dont stress.

Dont overly plan your set either- go with the feel of it.

Good luck chief!

Posted by stevebutabi on May-26-2004 20:44:

good luck

Posted by Wildfir3 on May-26-2004 20:58:

quote:
Originally posted by Freak
You are good enough to have been booked- dont stress.

hehe actually never thought about it that way... very good 'advice'

Posted by DJ_Octane on May-26-2004 23:33:

Me Too!

Hey Chex, I'm playing my first REAL gig on June 12th. It's the Mad Hatters Tea Party in Austin, TX. I have the "honor" of going on after Ron-E, who is one of the top djs, if not the best dj in Texas. I was a bit nervous at first, but I have some REALLY good tracks lined up and am looking forward to this. I will need to drink 2 dos equis before I go on though. Good luck to you man. I know how you feel.

Posted by DJ Kibon on May-27-2004 01:03:

quote:
Originally posted by Freak
Dont dwell on it
You are good enough to have been booked- dont stress.

Dont overly plan your set either- go with the feel of it.

Good luck chief!

All of this is very true, great advice. Try to keep an eye on the crowd, and adjust the types of tracks that you're playing to what they seem to be enjoying if at all possible.

Posted by dj chex on May-27-2004 02:27:

This week im feeling nothing but good vibes. BTW i just spent my whole afternoon at the record shop and i've picked up a few solid tracks. Im feeling good. Thanx everyone for the support!

Posted by Spuds6s on May-27-2004 02:56:

make sure you know those new tracks well enough before you play out with them

Posted by nrjizer on May-27-2004 04:34:

quote:
Originally posted by Spuds6s
make sure you know those new tracks well enough before you play out with them

Indeed. Don't play a pre-planned set, but stick with tracks you know really well and you know you can mix easy.