SwingDJs

well I don't have much input on this, but...back before we were all big huge music snobs, when all djing was still done off of cd's... I don't really remember creating much of a set list, and all my djing was on the fly. I still think I am a much better dj when I use my cds anyway, because finding t...

Check out KCRW. they have a bunch of good compilations that Nick Hardcourt has put together

Wow, even Ron Bloom, who (when I lived there) was the #1 go to guy for djing in S.D. got burnt out.
Is there hope for the rest of us...

really? We used to have a dance on every full moon in San Diego where it was a tango swing night, and also a monthly event in Portland where it was swing, tango, and blues

Hmm, maybe a thread with our emusic names?

Just downloaded this.. http://www.emusic.com/img/album/110/868/11086804_155_155.jpeg Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli & Quintet Du Hot Club De France. If you are into Gypsy jazz it is a great comp... http://www.emusic.com/album/Various-Django-Reinhardt-Crazy-Rhythm-MP3-Download/11086804.html

Favorite live recording is on the Live at the Lindy Binge cd. Great musicians, good sound quality, and amazing energy

how about the song in the opening scene of "Thank you for smoking"?

wow, so helpful

Seriously, I haven't gone on a total music geek out in at least two years. I am getting burnt out with the stuff I have, any suggestions before I burn up in the atmosphere?

I've been finding the same thing about beginners. Most of the beginners that I encounter haven't really developed strong tastes yet, so they really will dance to just about anything, as long as it has a clear beat. So for beginners, I try to avoid: - old recordings with obscured rhythm sections - v...

Djing here in Salt Lake is interesting. The demographic is mostly poor ass BYU college students. There is a small core group of experienced dancers, and a bunch of beginners. It is a challenge keeping people on the floor. I hate to play the cliche swing songs, but the beginners love them, and it kee...