Wolfman Jack Style

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djrod1958

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Jul 13, 2013
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Hello,

I was wondering, does anyone while djing at weddings or parties dj like Wolfman Jack use to? Or is that a dead style. Just wondering. My thought is ... he use to introduce the song and say something interesting to back up the song and then play the song. I think that's great showmanship.

Thanks,

Rod
 
djrod1958 said:
Hello,

I was wondering, does anyone while djing at weddings or parties dj like Wolfman Jack use to? Or is that a dead style. Just wondering. My thought is ... he use to introduce the song and say something interesting to back up the song and then play the song. I think that's great showmanship.

Thanks,

Rod
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There's a guy near me who does that. He's a buffoon, and people at his events wish he'd shut up and let the music play. Great showmanship? Maybe, but it's from a bygone era. It's not for me or my clients.
 
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djrod1958 said:
Hello,

I was wondering, does anyone while djing at weddings or parties dj like Wolfman Jack use to? Or is that a dead style. Just wondering. My thought is ... he use to introduce the song and say something interesting to back up the song and then play the song. I think that's great showmanship.
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That's the kind of stuff that gives me bookings................when I tell the bride that I DON'T do that crap.
 
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Part of our success, is that we (should) all strive to be our own personality.
Unless you are doing a Wolfman Jack Tribute show.
 
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rickryan.com said:
That's the kind of stuff that gives me bookings................when I tell the bride that I DON'T do that crap.
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Do you ask the Prospect what type of MC they want or do you just assume that declaring that is not your style will fall in line with what they seek? It can backfire you know.
 
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djrod1958 said:
Hi Rick,
Thanks for the reply. So you don't announce the song title when you are in action? Or the artist?
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Absolutely not. Keep in mind, 90% plus of my gigs are weddings. I regularly hear clients who comment about DJs who yack too much. When I tell them "We do minimal mic chatter" they smile and tell me they like that. This often is followed up by some story where they attended a friend's wedding and hated the way the DJ wouldn't shutup. I also, fairly regularly, hear venue people, planners, etc. who comment about the absence of annoying chatter. My opinion, there's a very fine line to walk (at least on weddings). Know when to step up and know when to fade into the background.

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ahoustondj said:
Do you ask the Prospect what type of MC they want or do you just assume that declaring that is not your style will fall in line with what they seek? It can backfire you know.
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It could but out of hundreds of sales meetings I've never once heard anyone say they wanted mic chatter. I'm quite confident that, if it were just me leading them, there would have been feedback received by this time.
 
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I do talk a bit but I wouldn't call it Wolfman Jack style by any means


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Well... Wolfman Jack and, incidentially, Kasey Kasem who utilized a similar style were radio personalities. They promoted music sales as well as entertained their audiences.

Mobile DJing is typically not as flamboyant as far as using the mic goes. Depending on your venue, you may have to do spots and intros live, but this doen't occur often in our experience.
 
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I tend to babble a lot, and intro songs while mixing them over.

I'm not sure why, but I grew up with Kasey, cousin Brucie and Wolfman on the radio, so that obviously plays a part in it. Another factor for me, may be that I started out in the 70's with and 8-track player and turntable -- and played in bands as well.

Nobody was into non stop mixing back then -- so I guess it stays with you...
 
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If you're the talkative type, there are better things to talk about. Sharing trivia about each song would get boring. Maybe once or twice, but that would be enough.
 
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Fred Wright said:
Well... Wolfman Jack and, incidentially, Kasey Kasem who utilized a similar style were radio personalities. They promoted music sales as well as entertained their audiences. Mobile DJing is typically not as flamboyant as far as using the mic goes.
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True Dat!
That style of radio DJ was the norm back then. It was expected. Heck, it was the ONLY way to get noticed.
But the difference is, that NO ONE SEES YOU on the radio.
So the wilder Wolfman Jack was on the air, the more people wanted to know what he looked like.
"Theater of the Mind" does NOT work with mobile DJ's.
 
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Ausumm said:
True Dat!
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Could you imagine if Cousin Brucie said "true dat".

I would have switched the station in a heartbeat, Stop trying to be black -- white people are not good at that job.
 
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If "wolves" are related to "dogs" ... Is "Wolfman Jack Style" like "doggie style" ???
 
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