Reception Entertainment Director

How about listening to something different during the Cocktail Hour? I enjoy delving into my collection of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s soul and R n B music and sprinkling some choice selections for my clients to hear at the wedding reception.  Especially when I get two thumbs up or a guest runs over and tells me that “No one ever plays this music anymore” or “This is a great song… who is it?”.  As a friend once told me, if it’s the first time you’re hearing a long lost oldie, then it’s a brand new song to you then. And don’t be fooled…. just because it was recorded recently by a contemporary artist doesn’t mean that it’s not “soul”. Here are 24 soulful selections that bend the genre and cross all the way over! This is by no means a definitive list… just some of my favorites at this moment in time. Try some of these during your Cocktail Hour (in no special order): Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There (Minus Mix) Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – This Guy’...

Your dream wedding Ceremony should start with live musicians from ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS . We'll create the perfect atmosphere for your guests as they arrive. With our professional, highly skilled and classically trained musician we can provide a unique Flute and Guitar combo playing everything from light classical to pop and jazz.  With exceptional quality your guests will be talking about your Ceremony for years to come. Contact us  for complete details for your event. Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ's primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio and club dj's, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guita...

Your dream wedding should start with live musicians from  ATMOSPHERE PRODUCTIONS .  We'll create the perfect atmosphere for your guests as they arrive.  With our professional, highly skilled and classically trained musician we can provide a unique Strolling Violinist playing everything from classical to pop and jazz during Cocktail Hour and Dinner. Imagine the unique and unforgettable touch of having a live musician strolling between your guests while playing your favorite piece.  With exceptional quality your guests will be talking about your Reception for years to come. Contact us  for complete details for your event. Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ's primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. ...

inspired by recent wedding DJ experiences in Brooklyn and Philadelphia - See more at: http://ambientdj.com/ambience-a-nj-dj-blog/187-alternative-rock-wedding-cocktail-hour-playlist.html#sthash.V5DQRBuA.dpuf Cocktail hour doesn't have to be light jazz music or standard love songs.  The following list was inspired by a few weddings we recently did in Connecticut and Massachusetts, where our clients did not want typical Cocktail music for their wedding reception: You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop (Radio Edit) - Landon Pigg Marry You - Bruno Mars I'm Yours - Jason Mraz Wake Me Up (Reggae Mix) - Avicii Better Together - Jack Johnson Home - Phillip Phillips Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti Fade Into You - Mazzy Star The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson This Year's Love (strings remix) - David Gray I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab For Cutie How (Radio Edit) - Regina Spektor I'd Rather Be With You - Josh...

The Cocktail Hour is normally the time after the wedding ceremony when the Bride and Groom are having photographs taken and the guests are able to relax and refresh with adult beverages and perhaps snacks. Instrumental jazz music generally works well, but the possible musical combinations are endless .  As a Connecticut Wedding DJ service, Atmosphere Productions have always requested suggestions from our Brides and Grooms.  Sometime it's a personal choice and still other times our clients have no preference and leave it up to us to make the selections. We keep in mind that your cocktail hour music should be in the background and should not overpower conversation. This is the time for your guests to mingle and get in the mood for the evening ahead. Recently, our Brides and Grooms have been selecting love songs from what would be considered Standard Love Songs, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Louis Armstrong with a contemporary touch with artists like Michael Buble, J...

Atmosphere Productions LLC  is a CT Wedding DJ, providing professional mobile entertainment service, Music, Reception Entertainment Directors, MC and DJ's primarily for Weddings in the Greater Hartford area but throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and in the New England area. Specializing in wedding disc jockey entertainment, radio & club dj's, corporate and business events, photo booth rentals, ceremony musicians, strolling violinist, guitarist, cocktail & chamber musicians, custom lighting, custom song editing and voice-over services. For further information visit our website at  www.atmosphere-productions.com Contact us  TODAY for FREE information. DJ Sam Sylvester Samuels Reception Entertainment Director As featured in Eric and Amanda's winning wedding on the season finale of TLC's TV "FOUR WEDDI...

Atmosphere Productions musicians have some of the highest accomplishments in the area and are experienced in all aspects of your Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Dinner Music. Ben Dean, is a founding member and violinist in the nationally touring act Caravan of Thieves. In a culture where originality is highly valued, recording artist, performer, clinician, and composer Ben Dean is a stellar talent. He began his career on a full scholarship to the prestigious Hartt School of Music where he graduated summa cum laude. In addition to his conservatory training, Ben is a highly accomplished recording artist whose work will be featured in the upcoming film “Brothers Bloom” (2008) which is starring the Oscar winning actor Adrian Brody. As an educator, Ben is currently on faculty at the Avon Old Farms School. He has been a guest clinician for the Hartt School, ASTA String Fling, and numerous public school districts. In these presentations he demonstrates the art of improvisation for strings in ...