2012-05-27T12:39:42Z http://markpeacethomas.com/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-11-27:4e4e0d1c-c081-492e-ae43-4a4dee00ff8c Mark Peace Thomas 2011-11-27T08:10:30Z 2011-11-27T08:10:30Z I am proud to be a certified wedding consultant, <a href="http://www.wedguild.com" target="_blank" class="">Wedding Entertainment Director</a>, disc jockey, <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net" target="_blank" class="">master of ceremonies</a> and as of 11-11-11... wedding officiant! <div><br> </div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0pOtSQ7WP2o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> My first wedding as a non-denominational Reverend was in Hawaii at <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnljw-jw-marriott-ihilani-resort-and-spa-at-ko-olina/" target="_blank" class="">The JW Marriott Ihilani Resort</a> on the island of <a href="http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu" target="_blank" class="">Oahu</a> for Junko and Charlie Chen. tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-10-05:42fc97d6-b35a-4a44-8247-7d31bc4431b0 Mark Peace Thomas 2011-10-06T00:05:30Z 2011-10-06T00:05:30Z DJ's in training? Not quite yet but&nbsp;<A href="http://www.mattandluke.com" target=_blank>Matt and Luke</A>&nbsp;did enjoy a <A href="http://www.catalinainfo.com/" target=_blank>Catalina Flyer </A>boat ride over to Catalina where big daddy&nbsp;<A href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net/profiles.html" target=_blank>PEACE</A> handled the wedding of Kristin and Kelly at <A href="http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/wedd_countryClub.php" target=_blank>The Catalina Country Club</A>. Mrs Peace and the boys enjoyed the parks of Catalina and had a pleasant stay at The <A href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g29121-d531160-Reviews-Catalina_Lodge-Avalon_Catalina_Island_California.html" target=_blank>Catalina Lodge</A>. <P align=center><FONT><IMG style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: 0px solid; BORDER-TOP: 0px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px solid" alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/DJPeaceandsonsCatalina10_01_11.jpg?a=87"></FONT></P> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-07-27:2cdd62e6-d26d-4fb0-a314-f9954e8beef1 Mark Peace Thomas 2011-07-27T21:36:33Z 2011-07-27T21:36:33Z I was honored to have been a part of Victoria and Randy's wedding at the <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/#lobby" target="_blank">Cheesecake Factory</a> in Redondo Beach, California. A very special <b>thank you</b> to <a href="http://www.triciadahlgrenevents.com" target="_blank">Tricia Dahlgren Events</a> for recommending Awesome Entertainment. The newlyweds had a great sense of humor and awesome attitude throughout the planning process. Here's a quick testimonial... <div><br><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YnUjFqkvv5Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-04-14:32db1a07-bd0d-4995-aa7e-c1d112472921 Mark Peace Thomas 2011-04-14T18:11:00Z 2011-04-14T18:11:00Z <font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; ">I was DJ and MC on April 01, 2011 for:</font><div><font class="Apple-style-span"></font><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"><br></font><div><b><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; "><a href="http://www.subway.com" target="_blank" class="">Subway</a>, 245 Main Street, Venice, Ca, 90291</font></b></div><div><b><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; "><br></font></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; ">Along with great music from <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net" target="_blank" class="">Awesome Entertainment</a>, Subway was offering "Buy one, get one free" special&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; ">all day culminating into the "Fastest Foot long Eating Contest" at 6:00pm.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; "><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;"><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/Subway_Grand_Opening_2011.jpg?a=93" style="border: 0px solid;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px;"><b>I encourage you to visit The Santa Monica / Venice Subway. There is validated parking and the staff was awesome!&nbsp;</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">- <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.com" target="_blank" class="">DJ Peace</a></span></div></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-02-16:f5cb563d-d415-4100-8698-13cac8ef0dfb Mark Peace Thomas 2011-02-16T22:53:00Z 2011-02-16T22:53:00Z <div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l18eTaHPHt0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div>Chris and Tamara allowed me to share their love story and why they are perfect for each other. &nbsp;I believe weddings should include laughter and fun balanced with sentimental moments. One of my favorites.</div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2011-02-11:355f75ed-bc0f-4e7f-b8c4-232f5c308bae Mark Peace Thomas 2011-02-11T22:59:00Z 2011-02-11T22:59:00Z The <b>Grammy</b> Week <a href="http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/GRAMMY_Presents_Word_Revolution_A_Celebration_of_the_Evolution_of_Hip_Hop_210_20110119" target="_blank" class="">Hip Hop Celebration</a> featured one of&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_Freaks" target="_blank" class="">America's Best Dance Crew</a> ...&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thebeatfreaks.com/" target="_blank" class="">The Beat Freaks</a>&nbsp;along with hip hop artists like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naughty_by_Nature" target="_blank" class="">Naughty By Nature</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Mama" target="_blank" class="">Lil Mama</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Jazzy_Jeff" target="_blank" class="">DJ Jazzy Jeff&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.speechmusic.com/" target="_blank" class="">Arrested Development</a> . After the show, I asked one of the lead dancers to showcase her show stopper move for a couple of attendees that missed her act. She said she did not have her had so I offered mine...<div><div><br> </div> <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DHhr0q4Q_sQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-10-11:85288324-c620-4885-b26e-88d90ce82989 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-10-12T02:14:00Z 2010-10-12T02:14:00Z <div>Dana and Brian were married at Orfila Winery in Escondido, CA. I provided music, sound and lighting for their ceremony and reception. Here is a quick glimpse of their day and our newlyweds feelings regarding "yours truly"... Wedding Entertainment Director:  <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net/profiles/peace.html" target="_blank">DJ Peace </a> - After the wedding, I found out that Dana originally hired a local DJ for $500.00 but her mom told her to re-consider because mom understood that they would need more than music to create a memorable experience for their friends and family. </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Mom sent Dana a copy of Peter Merry's book: <a href="http://www.weddingwarehouse.com/tbwre.html" target="_blank">The Best Wedding Reception... Ever!</a> Dana read the book and decided mom was right and cancelled her original disc jockey. She found me and decided to spend five times the amount of her original choice... Did she get her money's worth? Take a look...</div> <div><br /> </div> <object width="640" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hVlxjBQArEg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hVlxjBQArEg?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-09-07:9fb226eb-db78-465a-b546-a3f57a89993a Mark Peace Thomas 2010-09-08T06:37:00Z 2010-09-08T06:37:00Z Here's a video clip from 09-04-10. Arnie and Vanessa wanted a mix of Spanish music and Top 40 with soft rock and vocal standards for dinner. Their <a href="http://www.therivieracountryclub.com/html/index.cfm" target="_blank">Riviera Country Club</a> wedding featured a beautiful and tasty candy station and a cigar roller in the outside 'lounge'. There were 120 cigars rolled... <div><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div> <object width="640" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z2HeCEJdG9o?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z2HeCEJdG9o?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-08-23:276ecca9-3e57-4193-b6f6-22933413c698 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-08-23T20:16:00Z 2010-08-23T20:16:00Z I had a blast with Abbey, Leland, family and friends at <a href="http://www.cocopalmrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Coco Palm Restaurant </a>in Pomona, CA.<br /> <br /> <embed height="385" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/82T1zVXKb2o?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" /><br /> <br /> Keywords: <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net/profiles.html" target="_blank">DJ Peace</a> , <a href="http://www.dj-peace.com" target="_blank">Mark Peace Thomas</a> ,<a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net" target="_blank">Awesome Entertainment</a> , <a href="http://www.weddingentertainmentdirector.com" target="_blank">Wedding Entertainment Director</a> ,<a href="http://www.wedguild.com" target="_blank">Wed Guild</a> ,<a href="http://www.weddingwarehouse.com/tbwre.html" target="_blank">The Best Wedding Reception...Ever!<br /> </a> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-08-19:d9fc0b2b-f45c-42e2-b341-2daaf85f47bd Mark Peace Thomas 2010-08-19T20:28:00Z 2010-08-19T20:28:00Z <object width="640" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vS3My4BaNZA?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vS3My4BaNZA?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-08-19:dd3d81cb-5978-44ca-a009-84cda3509942 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-08-19T19:51:00Z 2010-08-19T19:51:00Z <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net/profiles.html" target="_blank">DJ-MC Keith</a> was referred by a past wedding client but he was already booked. I had the honor of providing <a href="http://www.awesome-entertainment.net" target="_blank">Awesome Entertainment</a> for <strong>Erin and Nick's </strong>wedding at the <a href="http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/" target="_blank">Langham Resort and Spa</a> in Pasadena, CA. Nick is originally from <strong>South Africa</strong> so it was fun hearing everyone singing to <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Africa+video+by+toto&amp;hl=en&amp;rlz=1C1RNNN_enUS344US344&amp;prmd=v&amp;source=univ&amp;tbs=vid:1&amp;tbo=u&amp;ei=MY5tTOGvFI6csQOt7fmeCw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=video_result_group&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CCMQqwQwAA" target="_blank">Africa</a>  by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toto_(band)" target="_blank">Toto</a>  and dancing to <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=cape+cod+kwassa+kwassa+video&amp;hl=en&amp;rlz=1C1RNNN_enUS344US344&amp;prmd=v&amp;source=univ&amp;tbs=vid:1&amp;tbo=u&amp;ei=9I1tTO6CCYnQsAPWjNG9Cw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=video_result_group&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CCIQqwQwAA" target="_blank">Cape Code Kwassa Kwassa</a>  by  <a href="http://www.vampireweekend.com/" target="_blank">Vampire Weekend</a>. The party kicked into gear when some Australian friends requested: <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Down+Under+video+by+men+at+work&amp;hl=en&amp;rlz=1C1RNNN_enUS344US344&amp;prmd=v&amp;source=univ&amp;tbs=vid:1&amp;tbo=u&amp;ei=j45tTKrkD4S-sAP2sLTECw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=video_result_group&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=4&amp;ved=0CCUQqwQwAw" target="_blank">Down Under</a> by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work" target="_blank">Men at Work</a>. <div><br /> </div> <div><a href="http://www.nextexitphotography.com" target="_blank">Next Exit Photography</a> sent me a link to their <a href="http://www.nextexitblog.com" target="_blank">blog</a> and the images were worth sharing...</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/NickkisseshiswifeErin06_26_10.jpg?a=83" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> </div> <div>Nick and Erin share a dance on their elegant wedding day on June 26, 2010.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/MartinNicholsonFatheroftheBride06_26_10.jpg?a=71" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> </div> <div>Erin's dad, Martin, requested a lapel microphone for his toast. It was the first time I 'wired up' the father of the bride in my 25 years as a disc jockey. I must say he looks great without a microphone. If you look real close you can see the lapel<img src="http://markpeacethomas.com/emoticons/wink.png" border="0" /> Martin is the<strong> General Manager</strong> for <a href="http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/weddings/romantic_hotel_weddings.htm" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">The Langham Pasadena</a> which is a beautiful location in a quiet South Pasadena neighborhood. The location features <a href="http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/weddings/romantic_hotel_weddings.htm" target="_blank">The Japanese Garden</a>  to <a href="http://pasadena.langhamhotels.com/weddings/viennese_ballroom.htm" target="_blank">The Viennesse Ballroom</a>  which is pictured below...</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/LanghamErinNick06_26_10.jpg?a=40" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> </div> <div><br /> <div>A big THANK YOU to <a href="http://www.nextexitphotography.com" target="_blank">Next Exit Photography</a> for their follow-up.<br /> </div> </div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-08-03:f647dcdc-a637-4b0c-be99-41d12c8c5622 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-08-04T07:38:00Z 2010-08-04T07:38:00Z <div>This was my 3rd wedding this weekend and it was an honor to be at <a href="http://www.skirball.org/" target="_blank">The Skirball Cultural Center</a>  providing music, MC and event direction for Jaclyn and David.</div> <div><br /> </div> Their friends and family prove that Sunday is the perfect day to celebrate, dance and party... <div><br /> <object width="640" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/75XeJEwTAbs&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/75XeJEwTAbs&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object> <div><br /> </div> </div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-07-31:c3a1b377-a081-4e51-b242-95992655a2b0 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-07-31T13:45:00Z 2010-07-31T13:45:00Z Here is the latest wedding that I handled on July 30, 2010 for Kyle and Christina: <div><br /> <object width="480" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wne4RkcE5zM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wne4RkcE5zM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></object></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-07-31:4adf6165-aa9b-4daa-b9b4-bed2bb9399a9 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-07-31T10:55:00Z 2010-07-31T10:55:00Z I visited my niece, Crystal, to discuss her upcoming wedding in Las Vegas with her fiance, Robert this week. While I was there, I caught "Sgt. Pepper Live" featuring <a href="http://www.cheaptrick.com/" target="_blank">Cheap Trick</a> which was AWESOME! Take a peek of what I caught on tape before security stopped me... <div><br /> </div> <object width="640" height="385"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/g4xhT7bFmcU&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/g4xhT7bFmcU&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></object> <div><br /> </div> <div>Guitarist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Nielsen" target="_blank">Rick Nielson</a> rocked it with personality and flair.<br /> </div> Vocalist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Zander" target="_blank">Robin Zander</a> handled highs and lows flawlessly. <div>Drummer, <strong>Daxx Nielson</strong>, was spot on. He is Rick's son (filling in for Bun E. Carlos).</div> <div>Bassist, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Petersson" target="_blank">Tom Petersson</a>, was Austin Powers on bass (with good teeth).<br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Great night of <a href="http://www.thebeatles.com/" target="_blank">Beatles</a>  classics and some <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheap_Trick" target="_blank">Cheap Trick</a> favorites, too. I forgot how much I love "Dream Police" and "Surrender".</div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-04-15:f903da43-6b59-484b-a23e-d92fce089c04 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-04-15T22:08:00Z 2010-04-15T22:08:00Z I received this letter and "small token of appreciation" sixteen months after Chia and Gene's wedding day. <div><br /> </div> <div>It made my day in many ways... <div><br /> </div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/TestimonialforPeace04_11_10for12_27_08.jpg?a=3" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> <div>Their phone number is available upon request.</div> <div><br /> </div> </div> </div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-04-13:4252a9a8-af0d-44f4-aab7-0165346188a4 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-04-13T19:51:00Z 2010-04-13T19:51:00Z I just received my invitation for Mike and Lisa's 10th anniversary 'tour'. The invitation is designed to look like a concert ticket and it was in a very cool black card with a new "Mike and Lisa" logo that simulates the Metallica logo. I entertained at their wedding ten years ago. It was the ONLY wedding where we planned a "Mosh Pit" for the last hour. Mike even body surfed on the dance floor! <div><br /> </div> <div>Check out this cool invitation created by their friend at: <a href="http://www.spiffypress.com" target="_blank">Spiffy Press</a> . </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Front of Ticket:</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/Lisa_and_Mike_invitation_fr.jpg?a=78" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Back of Ticket:</div> <div><img alt="" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/Lisa_and_Mike_invitation_ba.jpg?a=25" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-color: initial; " /><br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>I'm looking forward to seeing their favorite comedian: <a href="http://www.mariabamford.com/" target="_blank">Maria Bamford</a>. She has appeared on Comedy Central and looks totally awesome.<br /> </div> <div><br /> </div> <div>I was thrilled they chose "The Rococo Room" at <a href="http://www.cafesantorini.com" target="_blank">Cafe Santorini</a>  since the staff and food are outstanding. They also recommended one of my favorite hotels with a grand size ballroom and many smaller offerings: <a href="http://www.pasadenawestin.com" target="_blank">Westin Pasadena</a>. You can see the powerful and attractive catering manager: Shalom from the Westin 'testify' on Awesome Entertainment's behalf at the <a href="http://blog.awesomeentertainment.net" target="_blank">Awesome Entertainment Blog</a> .</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><strong>I am honored that they asked me to come back for their 10th anniversary Tour...</strong> but I made the mistake of showing my wife this great invitation and now she's wondering why we are not having a party for our tenth anniversary? (04-29-2000 is our date). <br /> </div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-01-22:434ef632-66d9-4a24-9d0c-f932c69df719 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-01-23T07:41:00Z 2010-01-23T07:41:00Z Here is a recent letter from a recent corporate party I handled. Video footage follows below.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><span><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/Berkley_Convalescent_letter.jpg?a=75" width="600"></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Here's footage from my 01-16-10 corporate holiday party which was held at<br></div><div><a href="http://www.therivieracountryclub.com/html/index.cfm" target="_blank">Riviera Country Club</a>. <br><br><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0wkqylZGZWg&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" width="560" height="340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"><br></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-01-18:2e6362a9-de3b-4e9b-9564-bdc38ff5415b Mark Peace Thomas 2010-01-19T02:51:00Z 2010-01-19T02:51:00Z I had the opportunity to meet drummer <font><a href="http://www.musiciansnews.com/drums/90/alex_gonzales_drummer_latin_rock_band_mana_plays_dw_drums.shtml" target="_blank">Alex Gonzales</a></font> of the very popular Spanish rock band: <font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%C3%A1" target="_blank">Mana</a></font>. Here are some pics...<div><br></div><div><span><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/BlogManaDrummerAlexGonzalesandPeaceblogsize.jpg?a=51" width="600"></span></div><div><br></div><div><span></span><span><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/BlogManadrummersignature.jpg?a=82" width="590"></span><br></div><div><br></div><div><span></span><span><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/BlogpicmanapeacedrummerElAnimalAlexGonzalesedited_1.jpg?a=9" width="600"></span></div><div><br></div><div>The next evening I had a corporate event and the guests leaned toward Spanish music including&nbsp;<font style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merengue_music" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">merengue</a></font>,&nbsp;<font style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbia" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">cumbia</a></font>,&nbsp;<font style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salsa_(dance)" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Salsa</a></font>and&nbsp;<font style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><a href="http://www.rockero.com/" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Rock en Espanol</a></font>. I mixed in one of my favorites:&nbsp;<font style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Aiy3y7vNo" target="_blank" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Oye Mi Amor</a></font>&nbsp;-<strong style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">&nbsp;<span style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; font-weight: normal; ">A</span></strong><strong style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">&nbsp;Mana</strong>&nbsp;classic.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Here's Alex rocking <font><a href="http://www.thegarden.com/" target="_blank">Madison Square Garden</a></font>...</div><div><br></div><div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mIg43_4rBrw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mIg43_4rBrw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></object></div><div><br><div><span></span><br><div>Additional <strong>NAMM</strong> photos can be found at the <font><a href="http://blog.awesomeentertainment.net" target="_blank">Blog </a></font>for&nbsp;<font><a href="http://www.awesomeentertainment.net" target="_blank">Awesome Entertainment</a></font>.</div><div><br></div></div></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2010-01-07:8fb57e61-dbbd-4572-ab30-8e52db955d79 Mark Peace Thomas 2010-01-08T00:20:00Z 2010-01-08T00:20:00Z It was an honor to be a part of Paolina and Joe's wedding. Although a good percentage of their guests stayed up past midnight on New Year's Eve, they were still ready to celebrate the next day at their ceremony and reception. Here's a video clip featuring our newlyweds, their friends and family, Humorous Officiant <font><a href="http://www.socalofficiant.com/so_cal_officiant_013.htm" target="_blank">Alan Katz </a></font>and of course, yours truly... DJ Peace...<div><div><br></div><div><br></div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pJQ8l6knLcI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pJQ8l6knLcI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></object></div><div><br></div><div>I worked on New Year's Eve for a repeat client: Professor Ares Rosakis. I was up until 4:00am and then back on the road by noon to set-up at La Canada-Flintridge Country Club. DJ-MC Jeff assisted me at the wedding. He also FlIPPED some of the video above. Pardon the sound quality at times. FLIP VIDEO is a great device but the microphone often peaks.</div><div><br></div><br><div><br></div> tag:markpeacethomas.com,2009-11-30:6c77eb31-7cd8-4f8b-ac04-3bb6e34c3f9e Mark Peace Thomas 2009-11-30T20:09:00Z 2009-11-30T20:09:00Z <font><a href="http://www.kissonline.com" target="_blank">KISS</a></font> toured California this November of 2009 and <font><a href="http://www.dj-peace.com" target="_blank">DJ Peace</a></font> was there to support their final leg of the <font><a href="http://www.kissontour.com/index.php?fcSourceCode=GGLKIS&amp;gclid=CNTX8f3Fs54CFRlcagodyVQLkQ" target="_blank">"Alive 35" tour</a></font>.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><div><img src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/65204-57152/KissyellowmeetPeace11_25_09edited_1.jpg?a=65" width="386"><br></div><div><font><a href="http://www.genesimmons.com/" target="_blank">Gene Simmons</a></font>, <font><a href="http://eric-singer.com/" target="_blank">Eric Singer</a></font>, <strong><font><a href="http://www.awesomeentetainment.net" target="_blank">DJ Peace</a></font></strong>, <font><a href="http://www.paulstanley.com/" target="_blank">Paul Stanley</a></font> and <font><a href="http://www.tommythayer.com/" target="_blank">Tommy Thayer</a></font></div><div><br></div><div>KISS rocked <font><a href="http://www.staplescenter.com/index.html" target="_blank">Staples Center</a></font> and played an assortment of hits from <font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alive!_(Kiss_album)" target="_blank">KISS Alive</a></font> and other albums including their newest release:&nbsp;</div><div><font><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Boom_(Kiss_album)" target="_blank">Sonic Boom</a></font> which is available only at <font><a href="http://www.walmart.com/" target="_blank">Wal-Mart</a></font> and includes bonus material.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>