Yesterday’s wedding took place at the Shelldance Orchid Garden in Pacifica. It was my first time playing there, and probably my first time DJ’ing in a greenhouse. Surprisingly, the space is great for a dance. One might imagine a greenhouse to be stuffy or dirty, but in truth it was quite pleasant inside. There was even a stage.
The reception was great. It was catered by some high-end food trucks, courtesy of Off the Grid, which made for an easy-going atmosphere. The entire event was a success, including the dancing. The guests were about as open-minded about music as any I’ve played for in recent memory, and were really into indie rock and indie electro tracks. By the time I played Arcade Fire’s “Rebellion (Lies)” the entire group was dancing frenetically and singing along, at which point a request was made for Hercules and Love Affair’s “Blind,” which made for the perfect followup. They went bonkers; fun was had.
The only drawback was that there was only time for a short dance set– after only 32 songs it was time to go. Nonetheless, I think everyone had a great time, and the event felt massively successful. I wish all crowds were so musically savvy!
Halogen (I Could Be a Shadow) – Neon Indian
Walking Away [Dusty Kid Dub Remix] – The Egg
Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games – Of Montreal
Wildcat – Ratatat
Trans-Europe Express – Kraftwerk
Consequence – The Notwist
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
Midnight City – M83
I Need You Tonight – INXS
Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones
Over & Over – Hot Chip
Feels Real – Shit Robot
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Blurred Lines [feat. T.I. & Pharrell] – Thicke
Transmission – Joy Division
Major Tom (Coming Home) – Peter Schilling
Blitzkrieg Bop – The Ramones
Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
Take On Me – a-ha
Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
We Are Young [feat. Janelle Monáe
] – Fun.Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams) – Daft Punk
Bizarre Love Triangle – New Order
Girls & Boys – Blur
Rebellion (Lies) – Arcade Fire
Blind – Hercules and Love Affair
(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Fight For Your Right – Beastie Boys