This was by no means my first gig, but this has definitely been the roughest out of them all. I wasn't really happy with my performance, but it could've been worse I guess. The main thing was just how over the top the party got, and not even really in a good way. Some people came up to me and were genuinely nice and were interested in what I was doing and very respectful, but for the most part, it wasn't a great time. Below is a couple of things I learned about DJs at house parties from last night.
Make sure the house you play at has been re-wired IN THIS CENTURY.
Free cheap liquor is not a good idea.
Your DJ partner should not be on your decks when he's coked up.
Always, ALWAYS check your cables. Especially the ones leading to the subwoofer and speakers. It sucks when they start cutting in and out.
Getting the finger when you tell a chick you don't have her song and then her telling you you did a great job at the end of the night cancel each other out.
You are allowed to knock out the dude from a rival college who throws up in the bushes and then comes up and takes a swing at you for not playing Party Rock Anthem again (I'm guessing coke played a role in this as well)
At the end of the night, say fuck it and play Y.M.C.A.
So while it was an incredibly successful party, I was rather dissatisfied with the whole night. Regroup and try again next time I guess
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