Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Open Dancing

Dancing at wedding receptions is unique in that the music caters to wide variety of age groups. Variety is the key to making EVERYONE happy. This is sometimes a challenging task. Input from the Bride & Groom is essential. We need to know family traditions and special songs that are specific to your guests. Popular Genres of Music for Dancing at Weddings include but are not limited to the following:

Dance / Disco (Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire to Rihanna
& Lady Gaga) A mix of classic Dance / Disco music from the 70s to
today sparking the interest of your older guests while keeping them
on the floor when newer songs are sprinkled in.

Hip Hop / R &B Hip Hop is the most popular music in the country. From Rob Base’s “It Takes Two” to Notorious BIG to Jay-Z. Hip Hop sets are sometimes better suited for later in the evening when the wedding formalities are over and the wedding becomes a “party”.

Top 40 Rhythmic Mix A mixture of high energy Pop, Dance, Hip Hop and R & B currently at the top of the charts gives your reception a contemporary vibe.

80s Sing A Long An growing genre being played as dance music at wedding receptions are 80s sing a long classics such as Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”, Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” or Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl”.

Oldies Runaround Sue, The Twist, Shout etc… Classic party songs that have been filling dance floors for generations.

Party Songs Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, Electric Slide etc…. Popular with some, Disliked by others, these songs draw people to the dance floor with or without the cheese. You might want to consider them as backup plans if other genres aren’t getting the party started.

Slow Songs Often used to draw people to the dancefloor, slow songs or jams create an elegant atmosphere perfect for wedding receptions. Classics such as Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” to modern songs such as Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” can be sprinkled throughout the evening.

Ethnic Specific Dances Ethnic dances and traditions can bring a familiar flavor to your family guests. Latin Weddings often require Merengue & Salsa. Traditional Jewish Weddings often lift the Bride & Groom on chairs during the “Hora”. Asian Weddings often have Tea Ceremonies.

Ballroom Wedding Receptions with older guests often like a mix of Ballroom favorites including Cha Cha’s, Fox Trot, Jitterbug, Lindy, Mambo, Rhomba, Samba, Swing, Tango or Waltz

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TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

A testimonial from St. Johns Prep High School, a frequent School client of Good Times Productions

We have used Anthony Gelo 4 or 5 times in the last few years for various events at our school. Several weeks before the event he checks out the place where he will be setting up and to listens to our expectations. On the day of the event, Anthony sets up way in advance which is great because we've had prior experience where the DJ came late and was still setting up when the event began.

At the last dance we held at our school, Anthony worked the crowd in an amazing way. We had requested that he avoid playing music that leads to inappropriate dancing for a Catholic high school. He played all the most popular music and got everybody up and dancing. However, when the dancing was a little too close he switched the song, the dancing changed and everybody kept dancing with the music. Student from ages 14 to 18 danced for three hours straight and had a great time.

It was the best school dance we have had in years.

Mr. Gelo's approach and demeanor was very professional.

Maria G.

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VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

In my opinion, the 90s was the Golden Era for Hip Hop music. There was no other song that defined that era than Biggie's "Juicy". Listen for it tonight at 80s & 90s night at Bar None. Be the first to mention it to me that it is the Vintage Video of the week and you'll get a free drink. 80s & 90s night is tonight at Bar None, 98 Third Avenue.

Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Toasts & Dinner

Typically a champagne toast immediately follows your First Dance. The toast is
traditionally given by the Best Man and / or Maid Of Honor. Sometimes parents like to say a few words as well.








*** Suggestion***

Try to limit your speeches to two at a time.
It can become very time consuming if there
are a large number of speeches. If you
have more than two, you might want to
consider splitting them up. Parent
speeches work well before video
presentations or preceding the Parent
Dances.

Diner

Similar to Cocktail Hour music, Dinner music can include genres or songs that aren’t suitable for dancing, personal favorites or a continuation of your theme.




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TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

A testimonial from a recent Wedding client

We hired Good Times Productions / DJ Anthony Gelo for our daytime wedding in October of this year. Daytime weddings are very difficult to cater to, based on the fact that most people do not feel like dancing so early in the day. Our wedding was at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and I can honestly say that the dance floor was never empty. Anthony Gelo knew exactly what to play to keep the party going and make sure my guest were having a great time. He is very professional, organized and an easy going individual. I would highly, highly recommend having Good Times Productions at your next event! Best experience I have ever had with working with a vendor.

Ray & Didi

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VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

The first video ever played on MTV. Listen for it tonight and be the first to mention it to me and get a free drink. 80s & 90s night tonight at Bar None, 98 Third Avenue.

Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - First Dance

Immediately following your
Grand Entrance, the first dance
is a special moment. Most
couples pick a slow song that
has special meaning to them.
This can range from classics
such as “Can’t Help Falling In
Love” by Elvis Presley to more
contemporary songs such as
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz & Colbie
Caillat. Others opt for faster or
even choreographed dances.
Personalized edits and / or
combinations of different songs
is another option, making your
first dance unique and
memorable.

This special moment can also be shared with Family & Friends.
Inviting your guests to join you halfway through your first dance …

1) Takes the pressure off. 5 minutes can seem like 5 hours when
everyone is watching you
2) Gets your guest involved right away.
3) Allows you to breathe.
4) Makes for great pictures

However... If you’d like to keep to yourselves…
by all mean do so…ITS YOUR DAY!!!

First Dance Ideas

Here are some ideas for your first dance. This list is just a starting
point and is by no means meant to be complete and definitive.
Personalize your first dance as much as possible. It should reflect
your personality.

After All by Peter Cetera & Cher
All My Life by Linda Ronstadt
All My Life by KC & JoJo
Amazed by Lonestar
A Whole New World by Peabo Bryson &Regina Belle
Back At One - Bryan McKnight
At Last by Etta James
Beautiful In My Eyes by Joshua Kadison
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
Breathe by Faith Hill
Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
Could I Have This Dance by Anne Murray
Crazy by Patsy Cline
Everything I Do by Brian Adams
Faithfully by Journey
From This Moment by Shania Twain
Grow Old With Me by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison or Rod Stewart
Here & Now by Luther Vandross
I Could Not Ask For More by Edwin McCain
I Cross My Heart by George Strait
I Do (Cherish You) by 98 Degrees
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden
I'll Be by Edwin McCain
I Only Have Eyes For You by Art Garfunkel
It Had To Be You by Harry Connick Jr.
It's Your Love by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
I Swear by All-4-One
Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel
Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars
Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley
Love Of A Lifetime by Firehouse
Masterpiece by Atlantic Starr
More Than Words by Extreme
More Than Words Can Say by Alias
My Best Friend by Tim McGraw
One In A Million by Larry Graham
Only You by Platters
Open Arms by Journey
Power Of Love by Celine Dion
Saving The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams
Sea Of Love by Honeydrippers
Stand By Me by Ben E. King
Still The One by Shania Twain
Take My Breath Away by Berlin
The One by Elton John
The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley
The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Through The Years by Kenny Rogers
To Make You Feel My Love by Garth Brooks
Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden
Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable by Natalie & Nat King Cole
Valentine by Martina McBride
Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge
When I Fall In Love by Nat King Cole or Celine Dion
Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker
You Had Me At Hello by Kenny Chesney
You're The Inspiration by Chicago
Your Song by Elton John
You've Got A Friend by James Taylor
You've Got A Way by Shania Twain
Better Together by Jack Johnson
Bless The Broken Road by Rascall Flatts
By Your Side by Sade
Come Away With Me by Norah Jones
Everything by Michael Buble
Halo by Beyonce
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
Let’s Stay Together by Al Green
Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Cailat
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
Making Memories Of Us by Keith Urban
Smile by Uncle Kracker
The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson
Then by Brad Paisley
Two is Better Than 1 by Boys Like Girls & Taylor Swift
When You Say Nothing At All by Alison Krauss
You & Me by Dave Mathews Band
You Are The Best Thing by Ray Lamontagne

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TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

A review from a Children's event we performed at:

DJ Anthony Gelo of Good Times Productions was great! We were hosting a holiday party for close to 1,000 children of all ages and he kept them all entertained and helped us have a fun and seamless event. I would recommend him for all kinds of parties and events. Not only is the work excellent but he is an excellent individual to work with. He makes sure that you, the customer, is happy at all times and is personable and professional at the same time.

Variety Childrens Charity of New York

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VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

George Michael's classic video for "Freedom '90" features Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz and Cindy Crawford among others. I've had countless conversations about the meaning of the song. According to multiple sources it is about his breakup from Wham and a reaction to the music business. Others, claim it to be about his sexuality. Whatever its about, its a great song and always gets a positive reaction. Be the first to mention it to me tonight at Bar None and I'll give you a free drink. 80s & 90s night tonight at Bar None (98 Third Avenue).

Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Grand Entrance

Here are some tips for a memorable Grand Entrance for your Wedding Reception

1) Personalize your introductions. Instead of just saying their names why
not tell everyone why they are important to you.
2) Music during your introductions can be high energy, classy, elegant or
thematic. There is no right or wrong way, just YOUR WAY!
3) If there is an elderly person in the introductions, they can escorted by someone not in the wedding party such as their son or nephew.
4) If your wedding is a small intimate affair, have all of your guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor awaiting your arrival.
5) Introductions can include First Names and Last Names or just First
Names, its your choice.
6) If you are more comfortable being announced from your chair by all
means do so. A simple announcement works just as well.
7) Theme music can be selected for grandparents, parents, wedding party
& Bride & Groom. It can be one song throughout or a thematic mix of
several songs for the different members of your Wedding Party.

The musical possibilities for your Grand Entrance are endless,
Here are some popular choices you may want to consider:

Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Beautiful Day – U2
Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
Bring Em Out – T.I.
Calabria – Enur
Dreamboy, Dreamgirl – Cynthia & Johnny O
Dynamite – Taio Cruz
Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
Get The Party Started – Pink
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti
I Believe in a Thing Called Love – Darkness
I’m A Believer – Smashmouth
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
I’ve Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
It Takes Two – Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Let It Rock – Kevin Rudolf
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
OMG – Usher
One – Swedish House Mafia
One More Time – Daft Punk
Raise Your Glass – Pink
Right Round – Flo Rida
Signed, Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sirius – Alan Parsons Project
Thunderstruck – AC DC
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Wanna Be Startin Somethin’ – Michael Jackson
Yeah – Usher
Yeah3x – Chris Brown

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TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

This testimonial is from a recently college graduation party. Music and lighting courtesy Good Times Productions.

On saturday night we had anthony dj my college graduation party. He was excellent !! Anthony knew exactly what music to play and the whole set was amazing. He played great music all night and all of my geusts loved him as well. My mother and I liked how Anthony had a whole qeustionair that figured out exactly what kind of music i liked and what kind of atmosphere i wanted. He was very profesaional and helpful. I would highly recommend anthony to anyone who us looking for the perfect dj.

Cori B.

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VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

This weeks Vintage Video is Hanson's MmmBop. Believe it or not this song is 14 years old! I've rediscovered it from playing it on Wednesday nights. It gets a great reaction. Listen for it tonight to get a free drink at 80s & 90s night at Bar None. (98 Third Avenue).

Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Cocktail Hour

Overlooked and often seen as an afterthought, background sounds
during your cocktail hour set the mood for what will come next.

It doesn’t have to be BORING!

Cocktail is a great time for:

1) Songs or genres that aren’t suitable for dancing
2) Personal Favorites to make your day more personal
3) Video Montage or pictures on a background screen
4) Live musicians such as a string quartet or guitarist
5) Your own unique idea or twist!

I suggest a mix of different genres for you cocktail hour. Particularly a mix of Standards, Motown, R & B and / or Modern Rock work very well in pleasing your 20 year old brother, middle aged Aunt and elderly Grandmother..

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You just got Rick Rolled! Listen for it tonight at 80s & 90s night at Bar None at 98 Third Avenue. Be the first to mention that its the Vintage Video of the week and get a free drink!

TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

Here's a testimonial from Matty Martin. Matty is a personal friend and former manager of several bars I've worked with.

I've managed bars and clubs in the city for a dozen years and have used Anthony repeatedly. I can't recommend his ability to read a crowd enough. I even saw him work the opening of a bank once (I went because I wanted to goof on him), and he actually had people dancing. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own two eyes. I've seen him in action from dive bars to high-end clubs to weddings and bar mitzvahs. Regardless of the event, he can put together the entertainment you need. He also acts like a professional, as opposed to the kids that think they're DJs because they've got two ipods and a mixer.

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VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

Debarge's 80s classic "Rhythm of the Night" always gets the crowd going. Come down to 80s and 90s night at Bar None Tonight and when you hear this track, let me know. If you are the first I will give you a free drink! If not just enjoy the video. Bar None is located at 98 Third Avenue.

Lil Wayne Chills With The Ninja Turtles

VENUE SPOTLIGHT - RAINTOWER TAVERN

Venue Spotlight will focus on some of the venues and places that I've performed at over the years. I thought I'd start at the very beginning for me. My first regular bar gig was circa 1999 at the Raintower Tavern in Rockaway, Queens. Rockaway has undergone a transformation the past couple of years. Unthinkable just 10 years ago, 85th to 105th Street is the home to some awesome beaches. They are clean, have great food and ample parking. A much better value than the 45 minute trip to Jones Beach if ask me. Back in 1999 Rockaway was home to many places like the Raintower tavern, a complete and total dive in every sense of the word. You had to travel up a flight of stairs to get to the bar. There were about 4 bar stools, pool table, bathrooms and that was about it. The perfect place to launch a DJ career, lol. The dj booth doubled as a closet and my equipment consisted of 2 Sony Cd players and a broken down Numark mixer. Not exactly top quality stuff. My lasting memory of the Raintower was my 21st Birthday party which was raided by the police. Drunk as hell and on another planet I was in the bathroom when the raid occurred. After, coming out of the bathroom not realizing what was going on the only thing I noticed was that the music was no longer playing. I proudly proclaimed in a loud voice "Who turned the music off?", ahh youth. Anyhow after a fun filled year doing Friday & Saturday nights the bar closed down. It is now an apartment where the occupants probably have no idea of the shenanigans that went on there. I remember it fondly and gained valuable experience in working a crowd with a wide variety of music. Pop, Dance, Hip Hop and Rock & Roll ruled the playlist there. My opening song was always "Eye Of The Tiger" and somehow I remember playing Dmx's "What My Name" almost every night. It was a steppingstone to what would come next. It ended right before i would go on to my long run at Gantrys and the beginning of the radio years at Q104. Good Times.

Good Times Productions Wedding Guide - Ceremony Music

An increasing number of couples are choosing to have their ceremony & reception at the same facility. It avoids unforeseen logistical concerns with directions,
traffic and travel. Ceremony music falls into five sections. These are Prelude, Mothers Seated, Wedding Party, and Processional & Recessional. Many songs work for
all of them. Traditional or Contemporary selections can be used. Popular traditional selections are listed below:

Mothers Seated Wedding Party
1-Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
2-Ave Maria (Schubert)
3-Arioso (Bach)
4-Air On “G” String (Bach)
5-Over The Rainbow (Iz)
6-Canon In D (Pachelbel)
7-Ave Maria (Bach)

Wedding Party
1-Canon In D (Pachelbel)
2-Spring “Four Seasons” (Vivaldi)
3-Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
4-Over The Rainbow (IZ)
5-Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
6-Air On “G” String (Bach)
7-Trumpet Tune (Purcell)

Processional Recessional
1-Here Comes The Bride (Wagner
2-Canon In D (Pachelbel)
3-Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
4- Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell)
5-Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
6-Trumpet Tune (Stanley)
7-Spring “Four Seasons” (Vivaldi)

Recessional
1-Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
2-Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
3-Ode To Joy (Beethoven)
4-Hornpipe Water Music (Handel)
5-Rondeau (Mouret)
6-Queen Of Sheba (Handel)
7-Hallelujah Chorus (Handel)

Don’t be afraid to BE CREATIVE! Contemporary or thematic selections can be used to give your guests a unique experience.

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Amy Winehouse RIP

Though I would share my favorite Amy Winehouse song. It kind of annoyed me to see Facebook & Twitter posts with people mocking her death and claiming she had it coming. She was a human being and Im sure she had people who cared about her. Its disrespectful regardless of how you felt about her lifestyle. Her death is sad and she truly was a talent.

TESTIMONIAL THURSDAYS

Here's a testimonial from an awesome wedding my company performed at recently at the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown:


We hired DJ Anthony Gelo for our wedding and he was incredible!! He came highly recommended to us from our friends in the nightlife industry since he's DJed at the bar and club/music venue where they work. We set up an initial mtg and he was beyond professional and came to our home for an initial mtg. He was fully prepared with a laundry list of things to go over with us. He was easy to get a hold of and always returned calls, so we never had a problem with correspondence.

A week or two before the wedding, we had a second meeting with him and that's when we nailed down the specifics of our playlist, what song would play when, the phonetic pronunciation of our wedding party, etc. Very buttoned down and professional, yet completely easygoing. And I should note that he is NOT one of those cheesy DJs who tries to steal the show at your event by being a corny emcee. That's just not his style and he lets the music speak for itself.

We are still getting calls from all our family and friends about how incredible the reception was and how much they loved our DJ! People are referring to our wedding as the ultimate dance party and said they had never danced so much in their lives. Hire him; you won't be disappointed!

Q+D, Brooklyn, NY
Married at The Roosevelt Hotel, NY

VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

How young does Justin Timberlake look here? Anyhow, come down to Bar None tonight at 98 Third Avenue. When you hear Nsync's "I Want You Back" be the first to come up and tell me you saw it here and receive a free prize.

Worst Wedding DJ Ever

I've posted this before but I just had to again. It turns out my cousin owns a bar in Florida and has hired this guy to do karaoke. The woman in the video is actually a co-worker of his. If you haven't seen this yet check it out. Probably the most unprofessional Dj I have ever seen. Still very funny.

"I Don't Want a Long Island DJ"

When hiring a Disc Jockey Entertainment service for your wedding reception, the dj above is a bride's worst nightmare. The "corny" wedding dj can be a total a complete disaster. However, at a recent consultation a perspective bride told me "We're not looking for a "Long Island DJ". Perplexed, I asked her what she meant by that. She replied that they were not looking for someone to completely dominate the reception and make the night about them. They were not looking for someone to say things like "Put your hands in the air" or "Come on, Lets go!" during every single song. I instantly got exactly what she was talking about. Having attended many weddings myself over the past several years I realized how much "Long Island Dj's" annoyed me as well. I don't know exactly how Long Island got tied into this but its not really that important. I remember thinking at many receptions that the dj's were really good. They knew the right music to play, mixed it well were well prepared, etc...
But...... Can they please just shut up for 2 seconds and let the music speak for itself? Personally, this has never been my style. Another thing that annoys me is the matching Tuxedos. Is this really necessary? I understand if it is a black tie affair but I think each staff member should be dressed to fit their personality. Formally dressed to fit the occasion, yes. Uniforms, no.

This also got me thinking about past wedding meetings when I've heard very similar statements. Some of them are:

1) We don't want someone who sounds like a game show host.
2) We don't want someone to constantly tell us what to do and whats next.
3) we don't want a traditional wedding where everyone knows whats coming next.
4) I hate when Dj's talk all night, please just mix the music make proper announcements and thats it.
5) I haven't even thought about lighting.

When meeting with couples for the first time I do not bring up equipment, lighting, giveaways or price to the very end. I try to get to know them a little bit. I try to gauge what it is they want, even if they don't know themselves. I listen to their ideas and try to see if my experience can make them a reality. I talk about music and whether or not they want Michael Jackson played. (Most of them do) The bottom line is every wedding reception is different and must be treated as such. While many are similar, there is no uniform way. My company is not a "Wedding Factory".

The DJ in the video is very corny. I guess my question is "Is the "Long Island DJ" the new corny?" No offense to any DJ from Long Island but a "Long Island DJ", I'll never be.

R.I.P. WRXP

This is sad. I really enjoyed this station. It was one of the only New York Radio stations that dared to have a large rotation. It covered its format very well. Check out the article in the Daily News today.

VINTAGE VIDEO WEDNESDAYS

Starting this week, I will post a classic 80s or 90s video every Wednesday. Enjoy the trip back and time. If you happen to come down to Bar None tonight for 80s & 90s Night be the first person tell me which song was posted and I will give you a free prize. I will be at Bar None tonight at 98 Third Avenue from 8pm to 1:30 so come on down. This weeks video is Maneater by Hall & Oates.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT - 80s & 90s Night!

One of my favorite musical formats for an event is the 80s & 90s theme. I consider this a specialty of mine. Over the last couple of years I've developed a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who are willing to take the trip. A child in the 80s and a teenager in the 90s this is the music of my childhood. I recall playing Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen 45's off my red fisher price turntable. In a typical 4 hour set you will see and hear music mixed from different genres from this era. These include but are not limited to

1) Classic 80s Pop - Tunes such as the classic A-Ha video seen above that are instantly recognizable and "Only in the 80s" Other notable tracks that fall into this category include Come On Eileen, Video Killed The Radio Star, Maneater etc... You get the idea.

2) The Golden Age of Hip Hop from the early 90s From Biggie to Tupac to everything in between, Early 90s Hip Hop Classics still dominate Hip Hop today.

3) Hair Bands Bon Jovi, Motely Crue, Poison Tawny Kittan Whitesnake videos. Here I Go Again on my own!!

4) Grunge The anti hair metal of the early 90s. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots and the countless other bands that tried to be them. Candlebox anyone?

5) New Jack Swing ABC, BBD, The East Coast Family. This late 80s / Early 90s genre produced some great dance music.

6) Boy Bands & Girls Ncync, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Early Britney. Although it does not seem like that long ago these are now considered classics and get great crowd reaction. Have you heard MMM Bop recently.

7) Michael Jackson He dominates this era, so in turn his own category.

8) TV & Movie Songs & Clips Footloose, Ghostbusters, Rocky, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Throw these into a set and watch the crowd lose it.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this format. Sometimes these nights can seem a little cheesy but that's exactly the point. The music and videos are mixed nonstop and presented in an exciting fun fashion. Other activities to throw into the mix and complement the music include trivia, classic video games, scavenger hunts, board games or even Human Pac Man! (Haven't tried that one yet)

I've booked this format for numerous private parties but you can catch it every Wednesday from 8pm to 1:30am at Bar None, NYC at 98 Third Avenue.

Another Video to send you back to the future...