Anthony Gelo is one of the hardest working DJs in New York. Anthony was born and raised in Queens, New York and has been in the DJ Entertainment business since 1994. He has performed at events ranging from Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Private Parties, School & Nightlife Events to working the crowd in Times Square during Fleet Week. He is a graduate of St. John’s University, where he still regularly works the crowds with expert beat matching and a vast collection of music. Anthony’s company is Good Times Productions, LLC.
Notes from the show:
Anthony got his start working in a video store, and got the opportunity to DJ his boss's teen dance party. It was a disaster. But he was hooked on DJing.
He bought entire record collections from garage sales.
He doesn't consider himself a specialist.
"When I'm playing to a crowd, I'm playing for them, not myself."
His Monday routine: download music from DJ services such as Promo Only Track Trends and Prime Cuts, and organize.
Anthony doesn't like to emcee a lot; he prefers the music to do the talking.
He switched to Serato Scratch Live (Serato DJ) in 2004.
Experience trumps a great music collection.
He thought he was going to have a career in radio.
To this day, Anthony is still very protective of his personal brand; he still considers himself "single op."
His advice to young DJs: get an all-in-one controller, learn basic beat matching, learn different types of music, how to deal with clients, how NOT to make the work about you.
Most of Anthony's clients come from referrals and online reviews.
A Yankee fan from Queens.
The difference between Brooklyn/Manhattan weddings and Long Island weddings.
What it felt like to work Times Square during Fleet Week.
How he stays healthy and builds routines.
Recommended books:
- Book Yourself Solid - Michael Port
- Guerrilla Marketing - Jay Conrad Levinson
- The Best Wedding Reception... Ever! - Peter Merry
- Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - Bill Brewster
Recommended conference: DJ Times Expo
Recommended social media: Facebook
This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes, PC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs.
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