Bandstand Music News
Bandstand Music is constantly out and about. We continually post stories on
our news page to keep our customers and staff informed about the latest events and happenings.
ALL NEWS:
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02.01.2010 February / March Discount |
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Planning a party in February and March. This is typically the down time for the mobile DJ industry and we've got some great deals going. Call us and ask about the February and March discounts! |
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01.21.2010 BLOG NEWS |
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You can keep up with some of the latest happenings at Bandstand Music by tuning into the blog. The Bandstand BLOG is updated at least 4 times a week.
www.bandstandmusic.blogspot.com |
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01.06.2010 *NEW* PHOTO BOOTH |
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Check out the new video for the Bandstand Music Photo Booth. The photo booth has easily become the must have item for Wedding Receptions. Come see our photo booth at the Bridal Show this Sunday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBOAUPScCU |
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12.18.2009 BRIDAL SHOW JAN 10, 2010 |
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Come see Bandstand Music and our DJ's at the Omaha Bridal Showcase on January 10, 2010. We will have discounts and will also be featuring our NEW Photo Booth.
Show will be at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs and the doors open at 10:00 A.M.
Question about the show? Call us at 402-393-5414. |
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11.20.2009 Blog Updates |
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Don't forget to check out the Bandstand Music Blog. We update it almost everyday. Great photo from our events with some tips along the way.
www.bandstandmusic.blogspot.com |
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10.03.2009 Photo Booth Demo |
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We just finished shooting the new video demo for the Bandstand Music Photo Booth. What a blast! The video is being edited and will be post by the middle of this coming week. Stay tuned... |
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08.25.2009 Omahabrides.com Video Broadcast |
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Check out the new online video broadcast that we have created to help the Brides and Groom of Omaha better plan for their Weddings. Cut and past the link below!
http://www.omahabrides.com/weddingvideobroadcast.html |
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07.20.2009 The Bandstand Blog |
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Hey Everyone! If you are interested you are more than welcome to follow the Bandstand Music Blog. Cut and past the link and you will go straight to the blog.
www.bandstandmusic.blogspot.com |
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07.06.2009 Bandstand PHOTO BOOTH |
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Bandstand Music has teamed up with the Wedding Photo Booth Specialists to offer their customers the fun and excitement of a Wedding Photo Booth.
To find out more about the Photo Booth option go to www.bandstandmusic.com/photoboothrental.php.
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06.22.2009 New stuff! |
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As you can see it has been a while since the last news post. This tends to happen when we get into the thick of the wedding season.
Anyway... Bandstand Music is currently working on a few new things that we are very excited about. One of our new ventures is the Bandstand Photobooth. This thing has been renting like crazy and is on a first come first serve basis.
We will be setting up the photobooth page on our site soon but for now you can find out more by going to www.omahaphotobooth.com. |
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04.28.2009 Great Customer Evaluation |
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Dear Bandstand Music,
Marty did an A+ job. I will continue to recommend Bandstand Music to all my friends and family. Thank you so much!!! Warren and I just want to extend our thanks for your services. You helped ensure the smoothness and flow of the night. I personally am so glad that you kept us on track with all the events. That took away so many worries.
You were so nice to not only to Warren and I but to our many guests as well. All our requests were met and we both feel no other DJ could have done a finer job. I will recommend you to everyone I know. Thanks for your outgoing personality and for setting up such a comfortable atmosphere.
Thanks again Marty, Janelle and Warren
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04.16.2009 B2B Omaha Winner |
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We here at Bandstand Music are proud and honored to be chosen as a winner in the 2009 B2B Omaha poll. This honor represents what is considered the Best in Omaha. Thanks to everyone who voted.
http://omahapublications.com/2009/03/best-of-b2b-2009-results/ |
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04.04.2009 BOOK FINALLY OUT! |
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Well i've been talking about it for two months now and I am proud to announce that my new book has finally been released. You can find out more about it by going to www.weddingreceptionsecretsrevealed.com.
I want to thank all those who asked for advanced copies and I appreciate everyone's support.
Happy Planning, Steve |
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03.21.2009 Reception Secrets Revealed |
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Many of you have been asking about the recent book I have written. I am happy to announce that my book "Wedding Reception Secrets Revealed" is nearing the release date. The book was due out back in January but due to a few setbacks I had to delay everything.
I'm happy to report that I just completed the formatting stage and I am currently transferring everything into an easy to navigate PDF file that will be available for download within the next 14 days. Stay tuned...
Steve (owner Bandstand Music) |
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03.12.2009 Attention April Couples |
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For all of the Bandstand Music's April brides and grooms this is a quick reminder to start getting your planning information completed and into us ASAP. If you have any planning questions please call the office at (402) 393-5414.
Thanks |
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03.11.2009 Lime Themed Reception |
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Bandstand Music DJed a reception at the Georgetown Club on March 7th that had a unique Lime theme. Check out the photos on the Bandstand Music myspace page. Cut and past the link below into your browser:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=114199812 |
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03.10.2009 Marriot Regency Bridal Show |
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Bandstand Music would like to say thank you to all the brides and grooms who stopped by our booth at the Marriot Regency's Bridal Show last Sunday. To everyone that attended we wish you luck with all your plans. Thanks again,
Steve Bergeron (owner) |
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03.08.2009 Midwest Bridal Association |
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Bandstand Music is a proud Charter Member of the Midwest Bridal Association. We are an exclusive association comprised of wedding vendors that are voted into the group by their peers. In the coming months we will be hosting a "Panel of Brides" to discover what it is that a Bride and Groom really want for their receptions. Stay tuned for more details. |
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02.26.2009 Leadership Class in Lincoln |
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Steve Bergeron (owner of Bandstand Music) is currently instructing the Dale Carnegie Leadership class on Thursday nights in Omaha. The next class will be starting at the end of March in Lincoln. This is a twelve week course designed to build confidence and provide skills to communicate with impact. For more information cut and paste the link below.
http://www.dalecarnegiesd.com/services/classes/dale_carnegie_course.html |
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02.17.2009 TOP 200 SONGS |
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To all the Brides and Grooms planning their receptions they are often left wondering what songs they should play during the reception. Some may already know the asnwer to that question but for those the are lost you can cut and paste the link below. It will bring you to MobileBeat's top 200 songs most commonly played over the last year.
Have fun!!!
www.www.mobilebeat.com/top-200/ |
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02.14.2009 Bandstand on Myspace |
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Bandstand Music has an exclusive MYSPACE page that has been around for a while now. We have recently updated our photos and would love to add you as a friend. You can go to the Bandstand Music Myspace page by clicking or pasting the link below:
www.myspace.com/omahaweddingdj |
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02.12.2009 You Tube Channel |
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Bandstand Music is currently working on our exclusive YOUTUBE channel that will be coming within the next couple of months.
Stay tuned for updates on when this will be available. |
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02.05.2009 Coming soon... |
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Bandstand Music will be participating in two upcoming Bridal Shows. One will be at the Regency Marriot Hotel and the other will be at the Just In Thyme facility on 84th and Park.
Stay tuned for all the dates and times.
In addition Bandstand Music will be adding a few new features and updating the videos on this site very soon.
Stay tuned... |
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01.29.2009 Bandstand Gets Interviewed |
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Omahabrides.com (Omaha's number one local wedding planning website) interviewed me and has posted the interview on its sister site www.omahaweddingarticles.com. Check out the interview and contact me if you have any comments or questions. For the full interview copy and paste the link below into your browsers address bar:
www.omahaweddingarticles.com/VENDOR-INTERVIEWS/omaha_dj_bandstand_music.html
Thanks for taking a look, Steve Bergeron (owner Bandstandmusic) |
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01.26.2009 Reception Secrets Revealed |
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Of the thousands of Brides and Grooms Bandstand Music has provided services for every one of them has three common expectations that include:
1. Keep the events moving smoothly.
2. Keep the guests from leaving early.
3. Keep guests dancing and having fun.
Steve Bergeron (owner of Bandstand Music) will be releasing his book "Wedding Reception Secrets Revealed" in the upcoming weeks. It will cover all the elements involed in making sure your reception meets these three most common expectations.
Stay tuned... |
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01.06.2009 PHOTO BOOTH |
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Wow! If you have not considered getting a PHOTO BOOTH for your reception you may want to consider jumping on board the newest and hottest trend.
Bandstand Music is proud to partner with Wedding Photo Booth Specialists to bring you an elegant photo booth to your reception. To learn more go to www.omahaphotobooth.com.
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01.05.2009 Post Bridal Show |
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Bandstand Music would like to thank all of the Brides and Grooms for stopping by our booth at the Bridal Showcase Event that was held on Sunday Jan. 4, 2009.
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12.15.2008 Bridal Show Jan. 4, 2009 |
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The largest Bridal show in the area will be taking place at the MAC Center in Council Bluffs on January 4, 2009.
Steve Bergeron from Bandstand Music will be the EmCee before the extravagant fashion show.
Plan on attending the most anticipated show of the year. For more information go to www.omahaweddingnetwork.com.
See you all there! |
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08.23.2008 4 Couples at once! |
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August 22, 2008 Bandstand Music DJ Mark was DJ and Master of Ceremonies for a wedding in Elkhorn that garnered national attention.
Both the ceremony and reception was held at Indian Creek Country Club in Elkhorn. Four siblings (1 brother and 3 sisters) were all married to their significant others at the same time and place.
Approximately 400 guests attended to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. The story was so unique that all the couples appeared for an interview on Good Morning America earlier in the day.
Bandstand Music was proud to be part of this event.
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07.21.2008 Website Updated |
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Bandstand Music has updated the look of our website. The new look makes it easier to navigate and to find what you are looking for quicker. We have also added a new into video.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be updating the entire DJ bios section with new updated pictures and video. Stay tuned... |
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07.15.2008 New website? |
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Our new website is about to be launched in about 1 week. Stay tuned and be ready for a site that is easier to use and that has some new and exciting features. |
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07.07.2008 Class Forming |
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Steve Bergeron (owner of Bandstand Music) is also a certified Dale Carnegie Business Leadership instructor. This is a program that meets one night a week for 12 weeks.
To learn people skills, build confidence, and communicate with impact contact the Dale Carnegie organization and enroll in Steve's next class.
Session one starts on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008.
For more information you can contact Steve or go to www.dalecarnegiesd.com. |
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06.29.2008 Omahaweddingforum.com |
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Owner of Bandstand Music Steve Bergeron is now the moderator for anyone needing advice and tips about DJ's and music on www.omahaweddingforum.com. If you have question and need advice on DJ's, Wedding Planning, Cakes, Scrapbooks, and Invitations you can visit www.omahaweddingforum.com. |
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06.23.2008 Scrapbook Videos |
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Did you know that Bandstand Music does scrapbook video's. Office manager Amy Cornic has been very busy putting pictures to music. This month alone she has put together over 20 scrapbooks.
In addition Bandstand Music also rents projectors, LCD TV's, and screens to show your video at your next event.
If your looking to have a scrapbook video at you event call today! |
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06.19.2008 July Bridal Show! |
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Get ready Brides and Groom for it is coming. The summer Bridal Network show will be held in one month from tomorrow.
Over 70 vendors will be present including Bandstand Music. Stay tuned to the Bandstand Music News line for detailed information. |
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06.10.2008 Children's Hospital |
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Once again Bandstand Music owner Steve Bergeron donated his time to be the official EmCee for the annual Duck race held in the atrium at the childrens hospital. Over 200,000 dollars was raised by the employees of childrens hospital. The money raised goes towards making Omaha's Childrens Hospital one of the most special places on earth.
Bandstand Music give three hearty cheers to the employees of the Omaha Children's Hospital. |
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05.30.2008 New website? |
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Bandstand Music will be launching its new website by the end of July. Included in the new site will be some exciting features that include:
1. More Video
2. Personal planning section for each of our clients
3. Song samples
4. Easier to navigate menu
and more...
Stay tuned... |
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05.24.2008 Schools out! |
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As the schools in Omaha end their years Bandstand Music would like to wish all the kids a wonderful summer.
In addition we would also like to thank all the grade, middle, and high schools for their business through the 2007-2008 school year. |
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05.14.2008 Coupons in the Dex book |
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Bandstand Music is featuring some exclusive coupons in the Dex yellow pages. Go to your dex book and check us out under Disc Jockey's. You'll see our coupons. |
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05.10.2008 Happy Proms Everyone |
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Bandstand Music would like to wish all of our high school friends a happy prom season. Thanks to all the schools in Nebraska and Iowa for your business. Have fun everyone and we will see you at the prom! |
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05.05.2008 Atten June Brides |
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Attention all June Brides. Now is the time to start finalizing all of your plans with your DJ. If you are a Bandstand Music June Bride make sure to get all of your planning info to us within the next two weeks. |
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05.02.2008 Bridal Show |
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Come see Bandstand Music at the summer Bridal Network show at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs on July 20th 2008. Show times are from Noon till 5.
See you there! |
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04.24.2008 New Stuff |
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Hi everyone! Been awhile since my last news post. Needless to say we've been busy as heck around Bandstand Music.
We are currently in developement of a new Bandstand Music website that we hope will be posted this year.
We have also been busy experimenting with video lately and have just added a new intro video with yours truly on the home page of Bandstandmusic.com.
In addition we've just added 24-hour on-line phone service that will give all of our customers a live voice twenty four hours a day.
We are also in the process of creating our new DJ bio videos. That's right... instead of taking our word for it you'll be able to see our staff first hand.
Keep checking back regularly for new updates and information.
That's it for now!!!
Steve (owner Bandstand Music) |
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01.11.2008 Personal Growth |
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Steve Bergeron, Owner of Bandstand Music is also a certified Dale Carnegie Leadership instructor. His next class is forming now and will begin on Tuesday January 15th. Classes will be held at the Regency Lodge Hotel from 6:00 to 9:30 every Tuesday for the next 12 weeks. For more information go to:
http://www.nebraska.dalecarnegie.com/local_courses_desc.jsp?cCode=DCC
Making a better future for us all right now! |
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09.15.2007 New Planning Tools |
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Bandstand Music is proud to announce our new online planning tools. As of September 14th 2007 Bandstand Music now has an improved set of online features.
The Wedding Planner, Party Planner, and Song list that you see on the top menu are all brand new. And best of all you can save all your progress and come back at anytime by simply entering your email.
In addition to the new planners our song list is now completely searchable and will be updated every month with the latest song additions.
Start choosing music now and save your progress.
Have fun and call us if you have any questions about the new planning tools. |
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08.09.2007 New Stuff Coming! |
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Hi Everybody, Bandstand Music is having a great year and I would like to say thank you to everyone who booked us for your event.
We are currently working on a few new things for the site that we know you'll love. In addition we will be improving some of the current stuff. So stay tuned...
The DJ videos you see on the home page of this site were put together fairly quickly when we did them. We will be working on some new ones and taking our time with them. They will be great.
Our DJ Bio section is also under renovation. You can still access it but it will be updated over the next month. So stay tuned for a few changes.
That's it for now. Thanks for tuning in...
Steve Bergeron (owner) |
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07.16.2007 Bandstand Blog |
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No only can you view the latest pictures of what going on with Bandstand Music, but you can also catch up on latest blog from the owner Steve Bergeron. Every week Steve shares his thoughts from his most recent events. Join the blog today by going to the Bandstand Music myspace page. Below we have provided a link to Steve's blog page.
Enjoy and feel free to comment...
index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=114199812 |
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07.06.2007 Invitations Now! |
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Bandstand Music has been quietly working behind the scenes with www.weddinginvitationsdepot.com to bring a wider variety of Wedding Invitation options to the brides not just in Omaha, but all over America as well. In addition to Birchcraft and Carlson Craft we now (as of July 5th) carry the Nu-Art line of invitations. Visit our store today at weddinginvitationsdepot |
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06.15.2007 Bandstand & College World Series |
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Bandstand & College World Series
Come and Party with Bandstand Music and the rest of the College World Series Fans. In additition to a full schedule of Weddings Bandstand Music will be at Castle Barretts barrettsomaha in Omaha on Friday & Saturday June 15th and 16th and Friday & Saturday June 22nd and 23rd. Our times for all four nights are from 9:00 to 1:00. We will be providing loud and rockin' dance music for all the College World Series fans that attend the parties each night at Barrett's Pub & Grill. The Party Hall of Castle Barrett's is where we will be and it's just right accross the parking lot from Barrett's Pub. Good luck to all the teams in the 2007 College World Series.
Cheers, Steve Bergeron (www.bandstandmusic.com)
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06.10.2007 Cancer Walk 2007 |
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Bandstand Music is proud to have provided services for the 2007 Cancer Walk held on June 9th at the Millard West High School track. For over 14 straight hours Bandstand Music DJ's Zach Sutton and Katie Freeman provided the music and microphone for all of the entertianment and announcements. Bandstand Music is proud to have taken part in such a worthy cause. |
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06.09.2007 Children' Hospital |
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Bandstand Music DJ and Owner Steve Bergeron was the announcer for the Omaha Children’s Hospital Duck Races for the fourth year in a row. The charity event was held on June 7th in the atrium of the Children’s Hospital and had a huge turnout. Employees of the Children’s Hospital raised over $136,000.00 this year. Their donations will go towards supporting the incredible support, medical technology, and programs that the Children’s Hospital Offers to not just the kids of Omaha but to patients who are brought in from around the world. Bandstand Music is proud to donate time to the event every year and will continue to do so for this great cause. To learn more copy and paste the below address to go to the Children's Hospital Foundation.
http://www.plan.gs/Home.do?orgId=622
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05.23.2007 Bandstand goes Myspace |
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Myspace? Why not! Everyone else is doing it. So... Bandstand Music has jumped on the myspace bandwagon and we would love for you to check us out at myspace.com.
While there, check out the latest Bandstand blogs and photos. Be sure to put us on your friends list.
http://www.myspace.com/omahaweddingdj |
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03.24.2007 Promo Video Posted |
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Bandstand Music has just posted a two minute promo video on the site. To access this video click on the video box in the on the right side of the home page. This box is located right underneath the image of Steve Bergeron. |
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03.15.2007 Videos Posted |
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Online video is where it's at. For six months Bandstand Music has had vidoes of some of our DJ's on YouTube.com and Google.com. We have just added some of those videos to the Bandstand Website and more are on the way. These videos were quickly put together to experiment with our online marketing. On the way will be actual Event footage and more exciting vidoes of the DJ's in action. Stay tuned... |
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02.11.2007 Kids Explore |
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Bandstand DJ's Steve Bergeron and David Nihsen teamed up with Absolute Entertainment owner Jim Morrison to MC the 2007 Kids Explore at the MAC Center in CB.
The event was a huge success and Bandstand Music was honored to have played a part. |
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02.07.2007 Kids Explore |
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Owner of Bandstand Music Steve Bergeron will be MC'ing the Kids Explore expo on February 10th and 11th at the MAC Center in Council Bluffs. |
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10.18.2006 Bridal Show |
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Thank you to all the Brides that stopped by the Bandstand Music booth during the Wedding Essentials Idea's Show on Sunday October 16th.
If you have any questions about any of the information you received at the show please call us anytime. |
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10.14.2006 New Videos |
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You can now view videos of some of Bandstand Music's staff on Google video. Our new website will be up very soon and in the mean time you can view the videos by clicking on the link below.
click here |
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07.31.2006 Our On-line Video Presentation! |
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See a clip of Bandstand Music's promotional video presentation at www.omahabrides.com by clicking on "Omaha Wedding Vendors VIDEO LISTING" on the top menu bar.
You must be a registered user of www.omahabrides.com in order to access this feature. Registration is easy and free of charge.
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01.07.2006 Bridal Show 1/8/06 |
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Bandstand Music will be at the Omaha Bridal Network Bridal Show on Sunday January 8, 2006.
Location: Mid America Center In Council Bluffs
Times: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Parking: FREE
Estimated Turnout: Over 1000 Brides
See you there!
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10.07.2005 Top 200 |
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Very soon Bandstand Music DJ Service will be posting a link to the Mobile Beat top 200 Reception songs of 2004 (so far). This is a great list to find out what Wedding Reception DJs in Omaha and around the country are playing. This list may also help you to decide on your music for your Reception. Bandstand Music will be posting this link some time in June. Stay tuned... |
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10.07.2005 NEW! CD ROM Released |
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Bandstand Music has been working on our newest form of Marketing and it is ready for release. Our CD Rom offer a look into the services that Bandstand Music Provides and includes live footage and interview with our DJ's to give you an inside look at everything we provide. |
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DID YOU KNOW???
Bandstand Music sells a full line of invitations form Carlson Craft, Nu-Art,
and Birchcraft. In addition everything is always 20% OFF. You can shop 24/7 at
your convenience at www.weddinginvitationsdepot.com.
DID YOU KNOW???
Bandstand Music is proud to partner with Wedding Photo Booth Specialists to bring you an elegant photo booth to your reception. To learn more go to
www.weddingphotoboothspecialists.com.
DID YOU KNOW???
For open discussions about cakes, djs, invitations, and more there is an
Omaha wedding forum waiting for you. Chat with other brides or get
professional advice from our moderators Ed Otto of the Cake Gallery, Tracey
Fricke of Special Occasion by Design, and Steve Bergeron of Bandstand Music
DJ’s. Go to www.omahaweddingforum.com.
DID YOU KNOW???
To read articles on everything from budgeting to music visit Omaha’s
exclusive article website today!
www.omahaweddingarticles.com.
DID YOU KNOW???
More and more Brides and Grooms are showing scrapbook videos at their
rehearsal dinners and receptions. You can have your scrapbooks
professionally made and rent the equipment to show it at
www.omahascrapbook.com.
TIP
When calling a Wedding vendor that another vendor recommended always let the
person know what company referred you. This keeps our referral networks
going and the quality of service at a high level.
TIP
Hiring Vendors who have worked together before insures a smooth flow to your
wedding day.
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