Hiring a live band can be a scary proposition. By their very nature, you are hiring a group of people to play the music that they know and can perform well. So what if your event has a wide variety of people? Or what if you only want a “party band” during the dance, but […]
Wedding budgets & when to book vendors
There are only two things I know that can be spent in this life: money and time. When planning a wedding it is best to identify how much of each you have and make plans accordingly. Some of the best advice I ever received about planning major events was to try and figure out to […]
The Metroplexers Play Non-Stop Party Music!
The Metroplexers are sounding great and can provide your party, special event, wedding, corporate function, etc. with an exciting live-music show that is fun for all ages. We are a four-piece band with guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. All four of us are also singers, so harmony vocals and a variety of vocal textures are […]
Wedding & Special Event Band – The Metroplexers
Non-stop Party Rock! That is the motto of DFW party band, The Metroplexers. The Metroplexers are having a great year playing weddings, special events, and even special night club showcases. Most professional party bands in the DFW area are too expensive for a lot of budgets or they are simply too big. Did you know […]
Summer Events, Pool Parties and “Dive-In” Movies. The right DJ makes a difference.
Summertime in Dallas and Fort Worth is so fun! Apartment complexes, hotels, community event centers, assisted living facilities, HOAs and more are all looking for fun things to do to make this the best summer yet. The old stand-bys of backyard barbecues and pool parties are all-time favorites, so why not enhance a winning idea […]
Two Bands – One Night.
Come see me play with two of my bands on 11/23/2011 at Lone Star Legends in Garland, Texas. First up is my rock & roll party band, The Metroplexers featuring our new line-up with guitar player, Randy Howard. Lead singer, Larry Porter has moved from guitar to bass. The Metroplexers are opening for my other […]
Streetlight People (Journey Tribute Band)
Most people know me as a professional DJ & MC. But with my specialty being wedding ceremonies and receptions, I am sometimes open on Friday nights. So what is a full-time musician/disc jockey to do to keep busy? Well… start a fantastic-all-Journey-music “tribute” band, of course! I have been playing keyboards and singing even longer […]
Make a (wedding) vow to be debt-free…
What does money management have to do with hiring a DJ for my wedding? Who is this guy that is writing this article anyway? What does he know? Well… Lately I have had some interesting conversations with brides & grooms about their wedding expenses. I am pleased to say that one of the trends that […]
The Metroplexers move ahead in 2011
When you are a professional disc jockey and a musician, you get to see a lot of fun events. Super Bowl parties are coming soon and The Metroplexers are ready-to-go with a brand new look and sound for 2011. Molly, Kyle, Larry and Mike (me) are all “real players & singers”. Did you know that […]
Access Contemporary Worship – Sundays at 5:00pm.
I have been playing piano/organ/keyboards since I was a young boy, but it really wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized how blessed I am by God to have such a talent. Music has always been a part of my life and now as an adult, music has given me so much; a […]