Photos from Catalina & Michael's Wedding - Lake Valhalla Club

Here are a few photos from this evening's wedding reception celebrating the marriage of the new Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Catalina Kowal.  The wedding reception was held on a beautiful early Spring day at the Lake Valhalla Club in Montville, NJ - a Tudor-style structure rich in character.  

The Ambient DJ team featured DJ Gregg on the 1's and 2's, DJ Greg Nice as emcee, and percussionist Tommydrums.  We also projected a custom monogram designed by the bride (!) onto the dancefloor.  Guests were in great spirits and danced all night long to a variety of Latin styles and modern dance music.

Key tracks:

* Little Heaven - Toad the Wet Sprocket (first dance)

* Tu Guardian - Juanes (Father-Daughter dance)

* Your Song - Elton John (Mother-Son dance)

* Clavado en un Bar - Mana (dedication to Catalina's cousins)

* El Preso - Fruko y Sus Tesos (salsa party starter)

* La Gota Fria - Carlos Vives (massive Latin hit)

* Rain or Shine - Matthew Perryman Jones (cakecutting song)

* I Like It - Enrique Iglesias (peak hour dancefloor fire)

* P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care) - John Legend

* Lovesong (cover) - Adele 

* You are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne (first song in final set)

* Forever - Chris Brown (closing song)

Stay tuned for additional narrative, photos and video footage later this week!

Ambient DJ - Manhattan Lounge Appearance

On Friday night, July 30th, Ambient DJ mixologist Gregg Hollmann (aka DJ Jagged) performed at the Alpha 2 Lounge in the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City. Sharing the card was the hard-driving DJ Bangkok (aka DJ Emm Bangkok) and Latin percussionist Tom Costagliola (aka Tommydrums). The action started at 11 PM, and we played until 3 AM.

Alpha 2 is a swanky sushi restaurant and bar/lounge located on 8th Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets. There is a cozy room in the back where we set up our DJ booth, and also had our own bar, tended by the lovely Tanya. Plugging in to the house sound system, our set was also heard on the sound system in the packed front bar/restaurant area.

For the first hour, we kept things chill and loungey. The dancefloor kicked in hard when Bangkok dropped Wham's "Everything She Wants." The music mix was wide and eclectic, including everything from salsa, merengue, Brazilian, electronica, 80s, disco and funk - with a smattering of pop, hip hop and mash-ups.

Stay tuned for future performances, as this spot could evolve into a monthly event. For a fresh and contemporary look to your wedding reception, Latin percussionist Tommy Drums can join the stage with a DJ and take your party to the next level! To book DJ Jagged or DJ Bangkok for your trendy underground house party or formal event, contact info@ambientdj.com.