No, these aren’t the DJs – it’s Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE!
As a “thank you” for helping him produce his “Perfect Host” DVD series, my good friend Jim Cerone generously invited me to be his guest at the Mobile Beat Las Vegas 2009 convention last week, where he was slated to speak all three days and launch the DVD. Clearly, I couldn’t pass up a free trip to Vegas, which I had never visited before.
The seminars were interesting – Jim’s as well as the ones touching on topics relevant to my business. Otis Day (“Shout”), the Archies (“Sugar Sugar”) and Vanilla Ice (“Ice Ice Baby”) were there to entertain the very people who keep their hits ringing in my ears every weekend. And the food – Buca di Beppo, Maggiano’s, plus my first Brazilian steakhouse experience – wow!
It was amusing to witness firsthand what a “rock star” Jim was. Packed seminars, autographs – we couldn’t walk ten feet without another admirer stopping him to chat. He’s obviously inspired a lot of people around the country. I also got a kick out of meeting the best of the best in the DJ industry and hanging with Indy DJs like Jon Bruce, Jesse Carruthers and Wes Adkins.
Vegas itself was a lot to take in, but a couple of walks up and down the Strip with the guys gave me a good primer for future visits. Without a doubt, the highlight of my trip was seeing LOVE, Cirque du Soleil’s mind-blowing interpretation of a story set to remixed Beatles music. It was just the creative jolt I needed to dig into our Mexico wedding edit this week!
Jim Cerone: Superstar! (Photo by Alan Trisler)
Bob-
I think you hit the nail on the head. I don’t think you will find another convention in Las Vegas where the attendees spend as much time working on improving their business.
Jim’s three standing room only presentations are further evidence why he is the first person people go to when they are searching for a quality DJ in Indianapolis.
It’s a shame there were only FOUR DJ’s from Indianapolis in attendance. It says a lot about the DJ community as a whole and their willingness to grow, improve and deliver the kind of results their clients deserve.
Congratulations are in order for your part in a DJ phenomena. Your video skills are going to be on display in a lot of DJ offices and living rooms for a long time.
Thank you for your hard work!
Totally agree with Jon’s comments.
Great meeting you at the show. I look forward to viewing the completed video of parts two and three.
Bob,
Eddie and I had a wonderful time in Vegas this year. It was so great meeting you. Just knowing that you were a friend of Jim’s made you a friend of ours. We love Jimmy that much! He’s a wonderfu,. caring, generous person and you have to be of the same caliber.
Thanks for joining us at Buca’s. Hope you’ll come back next year!
Shelley