DJ Brian Smith

13/05/2024

It has been way too long since I've posted a mix!!⁠
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But the wait is over! I've invested in a new recorder and am thrilled to present you with the first mix I've recorded on it. I included the crowd noise because it adds a cool dynamic, especially for a live mix! ⁠
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Loyal Nine has straight-up party bar vibes. On this night, the Bruins had a home playoff game, and well... it didn't go well. That being said, we still had a decent post-game crowd roll through; we lost many of them later but ended with a strong second wind after 1AM. ⁠
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This mix is mostly upbeat pop and dance. Have a listen at the link in the bio!⁠
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12/04/2024

Check out these fantastic pictures from the Cherry Blossom Disco event at .koji.club_ Thanks to the talented for capturing all the fun!⁠
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Here are the amazing individuals and businesses who made this event possible:⁠
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Food: .tuna_maine⁠ ⁠ .bos⁠ ⁠ ⁠
Non-Alcoholic Drinks: .bos⁠
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Don't miss out on making your event like this in Boston! Head to https://eventsmithentertainment.com to start your party!⁠
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08/04/2024

🌸 🪩 Spring kicked off this weekend in pink, glam style! .koji.club_ Cherry Blossom Disco has been one of my favorite events to participate in in the past few years.

This year we danced, partied and drank amazing Sake under the disco ball.

I love being given the creative freedom to do my thing for this party. We upped lighting game even more this year, adding tons of pinspots to highlight multiple bard, florals and food vendors.

Musically we are always trying to keep a disco vibe while keeping the music fresh. During VIP hour we kept it chill and funky. As doors opened for the main event we shifted more upbeat and added in some disco classics and remixes.

As we got deeper in the evening we kept the disco vibes, and brought in disco style remixes of current pop while also looking to bring in more house, along with anything the had, disco horns, piano and strings.

As we moved closer to the end of the night we went in to 90s Dance and ended closed out the night with Alex Newell's Kill The Lights. (Actually we had 2 encore songs... but I guess you had to be there 🤷‍♂️)

26/03/2024

🌸It's time to wear pink and join The Koji Club Sake lovers and some amazing vendors for this year's Koji Club Cherry Blossom Namakaze Disco. 🌸

April 6, 2024 at Garage B at the The Charles River Speedway, Brighton Ma.

This has become one of my favorite events to be part of every year, and I love getting to curate the soundtrack and design the lighting!

Tickets: https://resy.com/cities/bos/venues/the-koji-club/events/cherry-blossom-namazake-disco-2024-2024-04-06?seats=2&date=2024-03-26

20/03/2024

A busy weekend ahead!

Friday night join me for good vibes and cocktails at Grafton Street in Harvard Square.

Saturday we head downtown for the party vibes at Loyal Nine in Faneuil Hall!

08/12/2023

I love the opportunity to partner with Event Professional Groups; it is a way to show off creativity and work with industry friends to create unique experiences. When Amanda from reached out and asked if I could help with the Cruel Intentions/Gossip Girl themed November Chapter meeting I jumped at the chance. The 90's alt rock vibe that went with the Cruel Intentions theme ws right up my alley!

I wanted to be very intentional with my music selections. I started with a base of the Cruel Intentions soundtrack and then built from there. I added more music that fit the era and sound. I then went through the soundtrack for Gossip Girl... which as a TV show was always going to be more music. It turns out that the show has featured more than 600 songs... I probably previewed at least 400 of them!

I ended up with a working playlist of about 120 tracks, of which around 45 made the final cut of actually getting played that night. I always try to build double to three times the amount of tracks that I will likely actually play. This gives me the flexibility to make song selections based on what is happening in the room and energy in real time.

If you'd like to listen to the Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IpzZnEoUW6WpSrRjAcYd2?si=21f817517947447e

Planning & Design
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Venue & Catering
Floral
Videography
Rentals
Furniture
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DJ & Lighting
Desserts .flour
Live Painter
Speaker

13/10/2023

For some couples picking a first dance song is simple and obvious, for other couples it is not! In my years as a professional event and wedding DJ I've gained quite a bit of experience in guiding couples through this process.

https://eventsmithentertainment.com/blog/how-to-choose-your-first-dance-song

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05/10/2023

Let's talk wedding music. It shouldn't be boring or predictable.

I focus on trying to really get into the music personality of your brain. I want to know what you listen to when you work out, are driving around on that first warm spring day with the windows down, what lifts your spirits or makes you sad.

What was the one song for you and your friends at your Senior Prom. What songs stand out form college? What are the songs that you dance to in the kitchen?

When we first start to talk about music I don't want to hear about 'wedding music'. I'll dive deep into whatever music you give me, and I want to creep on your Spotify profile. This allows me to build a better idea of who you are, musically. This process starts pretty much instantly.

As we get closer to your wedding we'll of course go over the details and timelines.

About a month out we're going to deep dive music again. I want to know why you picked every "must play" I want to get more granular with the rest of your music selections as well.

I could just ask you to give me some must plays, play if possibles, and do not plays. However that doesn't work for me. "We trust you to do your thing" while a compliment, also doesn't work for me. Knowledge is power, and the more i know about how you interact with music, the better I am able to deliver an unforgettable experience for you and your guest through music.

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22/09/2023

I've been a fan of good lighting for events for a long time, so much so that I've completely built my work around it. Don't get me wrong DJ'ing is my passion but lighting is a close second. I've seen parties and events with a great vibe through light and I've also seen it where the light kills the vibe (I'm looking at you bistro lights).

Its for this reason that I only accept events under one of 2 parameters:
1. You or your planner have hired a professional lighting company.
2. I am allowed to use my creativity to light your wedding/party/event.

When I am looking at lighting any space I'm not looking at it in a silo... You are not just getting one type of light i.e. uplights only. I use whatever light is in my set of tools to get the job done and vibe right, uplights, pixel tubes, pin spots, etc.

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Also a huge shout out to my dude and awesome photographer for these fantastic shots at J + C's wedding at . Paul definitely knows how to capture my work in a way that shows it well!

10/08/2023

Get in deeper conversations about music⁠
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Music is so much more than just the songs we love to listen and dance to. By getting in deep and understanding what makes people tick musically – what they listen to during their workout or their all-time favorite songs – we can create truly unique experiences that our clients won’t forget.⁠
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28/11/2022

See you all next week at Harvest Of Sound Boston!
https://www.harvestofsound.com

28/10/2022

DJ friends!! who will I be seeing at this year's Harvest Of Sound Boston??

23/05/2022

This concept is turning into a reality... can't wait to share this party with you!!

Please go and like Mirror BSTN for more updates!!!

06/05/2022

Make your own party....

02/05/2022

If you go around on the internet, whether it be The Knot, Wedding Wire, Zola, Refinery29, Martha Stewart Weddings… I could go on… There are always lists of wedding DJ questions to ask when you’re looking to hire.

Every single one is pretty much the same, they’re all the same questions, and I’ll be honest with you most DJs have canned answers ready for all of those because everyone sees them. However, there are a few questions that you could ask, especially if you really want to focus on excellent DJ entertainment for your wedding...

Wedding DJ Questions lists are everywhere. They're kinda not good...

21/03/2022

25% of the way to my goal of posting 1 mix a month.!

Decided to go a little more vibey with this funky feel good house mix. There are a lot of familiar songs in here for almost anyone, but in a way you've never heard them before! Definitely some 70's, 80's and 90's throwbacks as well as more recent tracks.

25% of the way to my goal of posting 1 mix a month.! Decided to go a little more vibey with this funky feel good house mix. There are a lot of familiar songs in here for almost anyone, but in a way you've never heard them before! Definitely some 70's, 80's and 90's throwbacks as well as more recent....

01/03/2022

In March of 2020 when I DJ'd my first Midnight Riders tailgate, I was hopeful that we could make it a 'thing'.

It's been 2 years, but I'm back and better than ever... stop by, say hello, and maybe even grab some stickers!

New England Revolution take on FC Dallas at 1:30pm

Lot 4C requires you to be a member to park but you can walk in, and is directly opposite the Pro Shop ticket windows near the main road in from Route 1 South

28/02/2022

I'll be honest. It seems weird to be promoting a mix right now.

If you do one thing after seeing this post, please donate to a charity to support the Ukrainian people, they will need all the help they can get.

I personally have chosen Sunflowers of Peace. Their mission is to provide medical trauma kits to doctor and medics on the front lines. As a former EMT this is a cause close to my heart. If you'd like to donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/507886070680475/
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I committed to myself to put one mix up every month in 2022 and I'm seeing it through, despite feeling at a loss about the situation overseas.

There were a lot of drafts this month and none felt right, but I needed to just play music with no plan and this is a live recording of exactly that.

https://www.mixcloud.com/thedjbriansmith/donate-to-ukraine-february-1am/

I'll be honest. It seems weird to be promoting a mix right now. If you do one thing after seeing this post, please donate to a charity to support the Ukrainian people, they will need all the help they can get. I personally have chosen Sunflowers of Peace. Their mission is to provide medical trauma k...

29/01/2022

I've been working towards this for a number of years... Super excited... See you in my hometown for Harvest of Sound 2022!

Brian Smith is hosting a SoundSwitch break-out room! SoundSwitch is quickly becoming the go-to for dmx light control, and we are happy to have him hosting this!

SoundSwitch 😉

14/01/2022

1aM.... I've created many different mixes and ideas but have always had an issue staying consistent. Well 1aM is the change... short for 'One a Month' I've made it my goal to post a mix every month in 2022.

2022 is a year of major change for me and I'm ready to go, level up, and be my best self.

This mix is a faster tempo mix with a fair amount of mashups, and remixes with a pop, hip hop and tech house feel.

If you enjoy this I'd greatly appreciate a share!

https://www.mixcloud.com/thedjbriansmith/1am-january/

1aM.... I've created many different mixes and ideas but have always had an issue staying consistent. Well 1aM is the change... short for 'One a Month' I've made it my goal to post a mix every month in 2022. 2022 is a year of major change for me and I'm ready to go, level up, and be my best self. Thi...

01/09/2021

It was time… a long out of date tutorial I did on SoundSwitch has been updated. Plus this video is a sneak peak into my all new intro to SoundSwitch course I’ll be launching this fall.
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In this video we go over how to add lighting fixtures to your SoundSwitch venues and set them to get the most out of SoundSwitch’s insane automation algorithms!

In this video we cover how to setup SoundSwitch venues and fixtures so that you can get the most out of the program and it's automation. This video is part ...

31/08/2021

My yearly favorite event is back for 2021!

I'm once again glad to be partnering with American Outlaws Boston to present the Annual AO Winter Ball.

This year is a bit different as it has gone from a local event to The American Outlaws National event supporting AO Impact!

Click through below to learn more and purchase tickets!

Well see you December 18th at District Hall, Boston Innovation Center

A fundraiser for AO Impact. The American Outlaws and AO Impact are proud to announce the... Saturday, December 18 District Hall Boston, Massachusetts Website | Tickets About the AO Ball The AO Winter

24/08/2021

So pumped for this, my return to YouTube!

Actually it's more like SoundSwitch 2.3! A massive update! And a little announcement towards the end!

After over a year of waiting for updates, SoundSwitch 2.3 is here... and it was definitely worth the wait!SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED FOR MY SOUNDSWITCH COURSE!!h...

21/07/2021

Definitely looking to forward to doing some cool stuff here... keep an eye out!

17/03/2021

If you'd rather not drink green beer and listen to Dropkick Murphys all day... We have you covered today...

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49SFSVDEpC1nNE1MpcpWsu?si=cQAA9XrMTmSFIln7G0TKrQ

28/02/2021

Going live in the Twitchs at some point this evening... twitch.tv/thedjbriansmith

Probably between 8-8:30...

DJ Brian SmithOpen Format DJEvents | Weddings | Corporate@eventsmithboston OwnerSoundSwitch Evangelist

25/02/2021

Massachusetts is expected to advance to the second step of the reopening plan’s third phase on March 1 and — for the first time since the pandemic began — enter Phase 4 later that month.

23/02/2021

Did you know that we have a Spotify account? We're constantly updating our lists and adding new playlists!

This week we present the DJ's Wedding Playlist! While it may not be the typical wedding fare... it's what we'd be partying to!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61qKfrlUsIqsqpGVioahmr?si=637621c9c976483c