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I'm not sure there's that much difference between DJing a 'normal' dance and one at an Exchange. The key is keeping the people in the room happy. When DJing any scene that's new to you, I think it's a good idea to check it out before you DJ. So if you are DJing at, say, midnight on the first night, ...

lipi wrote:Tom Lord's "The Jazz Discography" (https://www.lordisco.com/)

This is very good, I've found

Episode #134 of Hey Mister Jesse is now available to download and enjoy. February's show features new music from Catherine Russell , a Balboa 8-Count Swing with guest DJs Marc D'Olimpio & Kyle Smith [/color][/b] and plenty of international audience feedback. (85 minutes) Listen to the show now ...

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Break on the 8

I think all the Boswell Sisters recordings have a slow-fast-slow pattern.

I prefer shorter sets. I've done quite a few nights where we've had, say, 2 DJs alternating, doing 2 sets each. When we've done alternating 45 minute sets I think it's worked well. I find if I do long sets of several hours, I get mentally tired.

JesseMiner wrote:When I had to share, I preferred spit evenings

Was that when you were DJing punk rock events?

Hey everyone, I'd love your help trying to ID a song. It's the song that comes on for the first couple. I know it's "A Touch of Boogie" but it doesn't quite sound like the Teddy Wilson version. Sounds newer... https://youtu.be/A2jYCsMEiOs?t=1m6s Thanks in advance! :) I don't know that son...

omsuperhoops wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2SmVv3OOQ


thanks in advance, fam!

Not sure, but very nice

Jesse's monthly 'Hey Mr Jesse' podcast

http://www.yehoodi.com/show/heymisterjesse

seems to be attracting more listeners over time (is that right Jesse?), while this forum's numbers decline. Why is that?

Are you already traveling a lot and attending and dancing at many of these events you are interested in DJing at? If so, great. Continue to do so, get to know the organizers, the fellow DJs and maybe even offer to DJ a volunteer spot to get your foot in the door and make a positive impression. If y...

Pieter wrote:Any tips for an Autumn special lindy hop playlist?

It seems too general a theme (compared with, say, Halloween or Christmas).

Pieter wrote:I'm looking for a song to match with a promotional clip of 90 seconds. The first part is rather calm, after 30 seconds it becomes more energetic. Any sugestions?

Can you give some more information? Do you have a clip of the film? What is the film about?

Hi, folks! My name is Jorge and I'm a Brazilian Lindy Hopper and a begginner Swing DJ (sorry, my english is terrible). I'm trying to find the band that plays this version of "New Orleans Bump" cuz I know this is not the Jelly Roll Morton version of it. Please, can anyone help me? http://w...

Jose Tello wrote:Hey guys, perhaps one of you can help me ID this song. It starts at 17:03 in this Invitational J&J... I can't figure out the version...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2oQAGO2Tk

Thanks in advance!

I'm pretty sure it's a live version of 'Back Bay Shuffle' by Ella Fitzgerald on this CD