DJ Gig Log DJing a Persian Party, JBL SRX828 Sub, Light Rider Lighting App

Today we do a Persian Bat Mitzvah...Crappy Load In, International music, I show you my Light Rider App and the very impressive JBL SRX828 Subwoofer. Pros and Cons.
#djgiglog #jblsrx828 #lightrider #adj #chauvet #chauvetLED350 #persianbatmitzvah #batmitzvah

[@theemmceewest]

I had a dad the other day send me a Spotify playlist and said in the email “ we would love to stick to this list. Please run any music you want to play out side of this list by us”. I was able to send a nice response setting the expectations clear that though I will hit their music (good songs luckily) I do not get permission while I’m playing to supplement a list of his making. Blah blah. He responded well and gave it back to me. At first, I had that handcuffed feeling but was able to work it out beforehand. I have also had it during event so I really empathized with you !

[@DroneLife]

You did the right thing. Playing to the larger audience to get them to the floor. They may leave early and the young kids will stay longer. It appears you still rocked it. As most DJ's you are a perfectionist. With the SRX828 you were going to make them feel each track you played. Great professionalism.

[@markseymour8767]

Great vid Terry! Gotta say that for all the issues with hotel design, mixed gen audiences and interfering mothers you Yanks know how to party. Be grateful. For us UK djs, getting our stiffs in the mood, without a tanker of liquor inside them is like trying to wake the dead. May be it's the weather.

[@djscottymaxx]

awesome party, I understand I hate when a coordinator at weddings can actually make or break your time to shine, birthday parties are worse with parents that just dont get it. This party seemed like you killed it despite the issues, great job!!✌️💯

[@MrJersey2001]

I have to say this with some seriousness as a business man and a DJ I love you. It's hard to put talent out there and be accepted by people of different cultures but you do it effortlessly. I started out young hanging out with some of the best as a lighting tech as a DJ I've played hole in wall clubs in Thailand, Spain, Philippines and every thing in between and the most important thing that i learned is I LOVED IT and would never change one thing...accept that time a ladyboy tried to bite me that's a story i'll tell when you get older...Keep doing your thing

[@sypho23]

Only DJs paid attention to the different color moving heads lol! They both work! Awesome party!

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Larry Watts Jr lol. I have two malfunctioning ones being serviced and the last time they needed to be serviced chauvet sent me a black one instead of white. It was such a hassle getting it back I said f it. Now I have 3 whites and one black.

[@sypho23]

@@ClevelandTerry No judgement here. Appreciate the content.

[@dreamsound_]

I love that you left that little tumble in the vid, shows humility..we're all human bro.. shit happens

[@RandomRoger]

Same thing happened to me back in like 2004 or 2005. 40th birthday part/mini family reunion. WIDE range of ages there. The birthday girl (who was the client) wanted me to be her personal jukebox and not a talented, versatile, entertaining DJ. I was at the mercy of her musical whims. I was miserable! lol

[@DirtyCuttinScoundrel]

Terry appreciate all of your videos. You do it on a bigger scale but I'm a wedding DJ as well. U have good insight and reviews. I causally watched now I been a subscriber for a minute. Keep doing you homie!

[@ClevelandTerry]

+DirtyCuttinScoundrel much appreciated pal

[@djmartellepSS]

Love how you handled that situation. Appreciate your work.

[@MikeDub334]

lol Yeah that one person wanting to tell you what to play........ it's just a part of the job, 90% of the time it’s a female coming up asking to play what she wants to hear. It really sucks when it’s the client because you feel even more presser to give them what they want since they are paying you. But I really like that phrase you used just trust me!!!!!! Good Job and keep doing your thang bro.

[@bryanthrow]

loved the micromanaging/handcuffed part of this video. this seems to happen to me at 70% of my gigs. the party planner (or person paying me) says I'm playing the wrong music because I didn't play the bangers in the first half hour of a 5 hour party when everyone's sober & still figuring out which line is for food and which line is for the bathroom.

[@marioramirez8618]

Great gig log Terry looked like a great party I totally get you on that micromanaging stuff I had a 15th last week where the host came to me and asked me to play something more in the mid 120's t0 130's RPM's at diner time while every one is eating and i looked at her and said do you think somebody is going to get up and dance right now?? and told her i would play something a little more up bit but not dance music until after the presentation. it rely sucks when your gigs start that way; love your gig logs man

[@dwtn81]

This video hits home in so many ways. The way you handle problems, with your patience, I have to commend you. I don’t understand why they design hotels like they do. Also, thanks for sticking up for professionals!! 😉

[@stevekorte6135]

great job = and I am glad you got this gig = in lieu of me = too much work going thru the halls and the elevators = just to set up............lol

[@claudiosantini7226]

Awesome gig, Can you make a video on your lighting set up that you had for this gig?

[@marioramirez8618]

yeah man i purchased the My DMX Go and for the lights of me i can't dam thing to work properly.

[@digitaljackass]

I love how you did not edit out the fall, had me in laughing

[@ClevelandTerry]

+DJ AJ I try not to take myself too seriously

[@djerniet350]

cleveland, i have been doing bar and batmitzvahs for years. The mom always wants to micro manage get used to it. But you handled it the same way as i. In the end everyone is happy. I finally changed the time line. During cocktail hour while parents have not entered the room. Its all kids hour and i play all of the kids hip hop rap and i warn any parents in the room, this is an all teen hour. Then we do introductions and prayer, then dinner and etc. I don't let it bother me anymore. i just keep a smile on and rock the dance floor. keep em dancing

[@djjayedwards]

LMAO! That fall was funny

[@marioramirez8618]

what happened man did you try to impress somebody running up the stairs hahahahaahh

[@touch182]

Learning to work with handcuffs on is an art in itself. This shit is real lol.

[@ClevelandTerry]

+touch182 exactly

[@derryj904]

I really enjoy your gig logs helps my to learn how to be a better mobile DJ Im going from college parties to weddings

[@djsunnierockready9033]

Mr Cleveland looking buff .. 🤙👍👍

[@kenjaudio5263]

I was at a gig of people that were all over 50 and was playing old school music and the floor was packed, but the host sent someone to tell me to play some more current music and when I did everyone left the floor. I hate when host don’t trust us.

[@ClevelandTerry]

KenJAudio agreed

[@dreamsound_]

Those know it all clients man..they're the worst...trust is the magic word, you handled it great..we just have to try to convey that we know what we're doing but sometimes that doesn't even work lol

[@gilbertmedina1837]

I bought the JBL caster kit and replaced it with the Penn Elcomm W9008-V6 swivels made removable using PE caster plates which did bolt on directly with no modification. This was superior to the JBL hardware, the 4" wheel makes a huge difference clearing cracks, joints, etc., plus they are better quality IMHO. And...you can slide them off easily once you flip it to prevent rattling.

[@user8002]

We take the good with the bad and the ugly fam. It just goes with the territory. Personally I think you did a bang up job under the circumstances, (that load-in was ridiculous). We all want our gigs to work out perfectly, they seldom do. Near perfect works for me. I appreciate your professionalism. Keep up the good work. I'm glad you like that lightrider app. I tried it but it was kinda buggy for me.

[@househeadspeakz]

You did a great job Terry. The floor was packed! Everyone danced! Your selection was on point for that crowd. At the end of the day, job well done.

[@ethanraminfard4940]

Haha, welcome to the world of persian events Terry! I've been doing them for about 3 years now. They're very very fun but have their moments too.

[@nicholastoo858]

You handled her well.

[@bladimirperez5073]

For that kind of situations about the speaker it will work better something lighter like the Bose F12 and the sub light and punchy because the space nice video brother

[@WattyJay]

I miss these events 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@djbigskullygamingandmusic]

Great tips my dudes thanks for saying... Bring it anyway.... I made that mistake once of not bringing my own speakers to an event.. Lucky for me i was 2 hours early and 15 minutes away from my home

[@vonzel7328]

Brother I want to thank you for the knowledge and information you bring.

[@djboomizbad]

Bruh...the last part of your video about the mom situation...🤬🤬🤬🤬...totally truth💯..yes I've left parties I've done feeling the same way,because of someone wanting to micro manage the DJ..great video.

[@jayharrison9617]

OMG! "Cool Mom's" are the worst! They're thinking, "I want my party to be the freshest, newest and coolest thing since sliced bread." LOL They forget that not everyone at their party has a teenager and keeps up with current music. My parents hated my music when I was a kid. Why? Because they didn't relate to it. They didn't listen to it non stop. They have their own music. DJs have to play a general mix of music. You want EVERYONE to hear a song they love. I NEVER cater a party to only 50% of the guests. Why? Because half the party won't be into it. You can't force people to like what you like. From now on tell your clients to give you a small list of music they like and music they don't like. Then tell them you will incorporate their music into YOUR set because YOU are the professional with years of experience and they don't know what the FU*K they're talking about.

[@steveball20]

Nailed it...

[@djcalvin681]

Sick event and setup thx for tips

[@RealDJblaze]

Great Gig-Log with great tips! Keep up the good work CTB!

[@LLoyoc]

Man I envy your patience! Great video.

[@WattyJay]

This was definitely one of the good ones!!!!!

[@RealLifeDJ]

Brilliant, informative gig log that shows the real side of DJing events 😎🎧👍🏻

[@djaceproductions]

SRX828 good loud subs when you have the right power to them my partner had 6 of them he offloaded them for RCF subs

[@ClevelandTerry]

+djaceproductions yup, Ito be safe I run them off their own circuit.

[@MrJFunkSanchez]

Great gig log. I use Lightrider too and it works great! Not just for moving heads but a well coordinated show of uplights, effects, etc. Good insight on international weddings and being able to play complimentary music to their taste. Gave me ideas on how to prepare sets for my next events. Loading was ridiculous but you handled it well. Thanks for posting this video and showing usual struggles we as dj’s face at times. Was the monogram on the dance floor a vinyl sticker?

[@djaceproductions]

I build my own caster pallets, its cheaper to get the wood and get some penn elcom casters and you are good

[@TJDaDJTV]

New Subscriber and fellow DJ / Entertainment Service Owner. Looked like a great event and the production value was on point! I feel you about the Mom / Client kinda bugging you! Some people just don't understand that we as DJs have to pace our music for maximum impact at ceryain parts of the evening and why play the hottest songs when the majority of the guest aren'y even there? Lol

[@davellbruton1901]

Great Vlog. I like what you was doing. At the end of the night all that matters you had the dance floor full at the event. Now, the mom with get a lot of calls about how much fun the had at the party. Now, I have a question for you.Can you do a video on the light rider lighting app on how to set it up. It's almost the same as adj mydmxgo app

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Davell Bruton I think I can do that.

[@djerniet350]

it is the same as adj, adj bought light rider, the apps are identical.

[@djjey19]

jajaja this is pretty common these days Parents trying to feel like teenagers again, but please there are some new good stuff but oldies will always rock the parties

[@ClevelandTerry]

+jdm-sounds Lawrence cr agreed

[@mauriceknight2124]

RESPECT!

[@djking4416]

Great video CT. Can you make a video on light rider?

[@thevirtualmixtape]

I love your gig logs!

[@Rafaellasvegas]

Is one SRX828 enough? 🔥 what would you say capacity wise? Awesome party btw, you killed itttt

[@ClevelandTerry]

Definitely enough for most venues. Easily 300+ people with it.

[@policeboy1288]

"How're you doing?" "How am I doing? Bro I just bust my ass" 😭😭🤣

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Nzila Ng'andu hahaha

[@smvsounds]

I know the feeling! I hate that micro managing shit!

[@djbigru]

Dope Vid, I agree 💯 on the "micro management" Brotha

[@ClevelandTerry]

+DJ Big Ru Ruben Alvarez word

[@anar5990]

terry beste man, weiter so

[@hot4futureyears2come]

wow. what a journey to the stage, that is the DJ life. that app is awesome , I have a question. How do one get in contact with an MC? for gigs

[@kunad2294]

always one person .

[@stayhappy9893]

Thanks for the reply. Another way to ask may be, did he contract you or did you contract him. Just curious because he seems to do a really good job but you don't mention anyone else with you. thanks

[@ClevelandTerry]

I have a number of guys that do gigs for me. We acquire all the talent for the event. On some of my other videos you will see other MCs. I have multiple events on a Saturday so I'm usually always with different people.

[@ErnestoAvilez92]

Hey, Great video a always, and i hope you keep doing them. One question i have, and you probably have been asked already, but can you do a review on the new Virtual DJ 2020 that just dropped, I would love to hear your opinion on the new update and features. Thank you.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Ernesto Avilez I literally just downloaded it but I’ve been in meeting all day today so I haven’t had a chance to dig in.

[@christopherAwaite]

What trusses do you use I love how you have the light in them.

[@phinds1]

Man, this happens to me all the time! The Persians, Israelis and pretty much all of the Middle Eastern folks (don't get it twisted I love playing for them,,but), always want the music louder or they want to tell you what to do. They complain and boss you around but in the end they love you up,,,HARD. They just have this "need" to complain and control and make you think that you don't know what you're doing. Just like you,, at the end I always have this feeling that it could have been better if they had just left it up to me. Gotta love 'em but it's incredibly frustrating.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Yup!

[@petarcholakov9352]

Whats louder one speaker or a drum set played very loud

[@grantsmith5226]

Arent you always commenting on how you need to play what the employer wants? I know that sometimes it can hurt the crowd, but its a delicate balance. Maybe the situation would have resolved if the first time she asked you to play 'new' music, you immediately switched to what she knew she wanted to hear and played that for the next 3 tracks. Then go back to doing your thing and see if she is satisfied, feeling validated that you responded to her.

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Grant Smith she asked for "current music" which I was playing, just not hip hop, during dinner which I started with on the very next dance set about 5 minutes later. Also, her request list had a lot of other music, not just hip hop.

[@asht1657]

amazing gig log as always Terry , Just one thing do you no longer use Serato to do your gigs now as I have noticed your using rekordbox quite a lot now :)?

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Ashlei T I use rekordbox when I'm using my ddj 1000 which I've been using a lot on my mobile gigs lately. I still use serato on my tables.

[@asht1657]

Ahh okay , also have you checked out Virtual DJ 2020 yet? 😀😀😀

[@gitucha]

Quick question. Where did you get your hat made?

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Big Tuch we have a guy down south that makes them for us.

[@djaceproductions]

OOOOOH that trip at 6:12 was a dooozie, gots to be more careful

[@ricky_876]

Hey what controller were you using. Good job

[@ClevelandTerry]

Ddj 1000 rekordbox version

[@wbuttry1]

I hate being limited to song choices I hate being told how to do my job i am like step back and let me do what i do.

[@loudawgs]

The load in to that hotel reminds me of the load in to the Queen Mary! Dope gig log!

[@ClevelandTerry]

+DjSweet Lou oh God, Queen Mary is the absolute worst.

[@stayhappy9893]

Does the guy MCing your employee? thanks enjoy watching

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Danny Hall I don't have employees. They are all contract workers.

[@47695825]

Omer Adam FTW

[@Karizma231]

Does it sound pretty even when your on middle of dance floor for bass when u have 1 sub on your left as opposed to on both sides??

[@ClevelandTerry]

Bass is unidirectional, meaning it’s doesn’t matter where you put it, it’s still going to fill up the space. I’ve done single sub set ups many times. The trick is to balance the highs and the bass cab so the sound hits in the same place at the same time. Usually means less output for the highs.

[@samgooding2747]

Hey Cleveland, when using the light rider app what software do you have to buy.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Just lightrider. It’s not the software. It’s the hardware. You need a adj DMX bridge or something like it.

[@samgooding2747]

@@ClevelandTerry Thanks

[@mariaray75]

Are you from LA

[@ClevelandTerry]

dccowboys5 raygoza yes.

[@mariaray75]

@@ClevelandTerry I live in the city of PARAMOUNT in LA county. You do a great job telling your tips. About different situation. I just started watching you this week. I am a dj, I just dj for Family and friends. Keep up the GOOD WORK. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@byromtaylor6482]

Some just like to complain man....you did a great set and very difficult when they hancuff you with a strict playlist ,,,,but ya know stuff it money is money...you did good...if she did not appreciate that party then not a lot you can say really ....I'm sure lots of others did appreciate you . That look a pain in arse venue to set up....thats a double the cost right there.

[@tdxownyou]

Did she give a do not playlist?

[@ClevelandTerry]

+Limin nope. The do not playlist was empty.

[@rmac5584]

I want to start doing this but it just seems too overwhelming

[@ClevelandTerry]

r mac which part?

[@rmac5584]

@@ClevelandTerry Just in general dealing with your crew, proper equipment, the clients...

[@fullevents6862]

Why do you have a pearl and a black moving head?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Full Events because Chauvet screwed up when I serviced it and sent me back a black one and I grabbed the wrong case.

[@fullevents6862]

Ok

[@fullevents6862]

Sorry for my bad english I am from germany

[@ClevelandTerry]

Full Events no worries

[@harmeiting8182]

I tell them they hired me as the DJ, not as a jukebox. Let me do my job ma’m they hired me to do so.

[@djaceproductions]

That load in is horrendus, should not be loading in near food prep areas. hotels should know that is a food hazard, i use light rider and its nice. i have the ADJ version and yes they did somewhat acquire lightrider software.

[@halredmond7033]

Yep bring your own stuff LOL

[@tarjiband9904]

Man u sure they were not Israeli? I'm Persian n have never heard of a Bat Mitzvah! Even the words r not Persian 🤔

[@tarjiband9904]

No they are def Persian as I heard a Persian song. But Bat Mitzvah? What is that? :D

[@djaceproductions]

I cant stand micromanaging people, let me do me thats why you hired me. this is for the kids not for you. you cant please everybody.

[@TheGazaTugz]

That jbl is trash.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Lance Johnson if you say so

[@TheGazaTugz]

@@ClevelandTerry know so

[@ClevelandTerry]

@@TheGazaTugz Yours maybe trash but mine do just fine. Unless you can actually back it up with some facts, you don't "know so". It's just an opinion...one that I don't agree with.

[@TheGazaTugz]

@@ClevelandTerry 😂😂 Terry I love your content by the way...😩 However if you ever heard any real subs rcf tt+ touring, bass boss you'll definitely agree with me. I do many sound competitions. I have heard them full tilt countless times. One of my single powered Yorkville 21 or 18 will be louder and sound better than that jbl any day. I'm not guessing I'm telling you that jbl is rubbish, they'll get the job done but there's much better out there especially at that price point your just paying extra for the logo . The crowd doesn't know the difference but I do.. if your okay with sub par bass and it's making you money why not 🤷🏾‍♂️... I guess 🚮🚮

[@ClevelandTerry]

@@TheGazaTugz I get it. I'll have to check them out at Namm