Busy Busy Busy!

What can I tell you? Since my last posting I have had the priveledge and pleasure of hosting not just one, but three talent shows, a 50th anniversary fund raiser for the Noon Rotary Club of Barrington, a surprize party, Kite Day for Lines school, the Spring Fling dance, a Waldorf School Annual Auction, a graduation party for the Girl Scouts of America, and topped my 100th Cruise Night!! I have added some photos of the fashion show that you’ll get a kick out of, the Lines Talent show at the Sanfillipo Estate, and some new photos in my previous gigs album (you HAVE to see my Werewolf get-up).

 

And there’s no let up. This summer still brings the likes of the 4th Annual Concours d’Elegance, a pig roast party, several weddings, 8 more Cruise Nights, numerous fund raisers, an auction, a fest or two and who knows what else is to come.

 

2010 is proving to be a blast indeed! I hope you can make it, have made it or will make it to where all the fun seems to be. It would be my honour to throw a laugh or two your way or maybe provide an evening of elegance.

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Yours truly,

 

Bob the DJ

It’s 2010!

IT’S 2010!

 

So the holidays have left us to hopefully enjoy more fond memories of events worth remembering. What is new for Bob the DJ in this new year? items worth mentioning would have to include a fun-filled evening in Wisconsin for a company Casino Night. Craps tables, Roulette wheels, Poker, and Black Jack. Of course I did my part to help entertain the crew. Dancing and laughing made the night quite a success. Thanks to Melissa for her part too!

 

More recently, an outrageous time was to be had at the Totally Awesome 80′s Party thrown as a fund raiser for the BASV! I donned my best mohawk, studded colar, Billy Idol gloves, sleeveless top, bandana and boots and shared the room with the likenesses of Ozzy, Maverick, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Annie Lenox, Don Johnson, and Dee Snyder. Some great photos to be posted soon, so check back. A Rock Lobster contest (I know, that’s from 1979, but was huge in the 80′s), crazy photo booth (my wife makes one hell of a rocker!), Rubik’s cubes and electric blue drinks. Reese did an awesome job putting this bash together!

 

Coming up…volunteer runway models strutting their stuff in funky shoes to raise money for a wonderful cause, talent shows to promote the performing arts, and more! Take a Walk in Her Shoes fund raiser sponsored by McHenry County College will take place on March 19th at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn and will feature ladies showing what they’ve got on the runway to help women and children in need. An auction and great runway music should make for a blast. The Line’s School Talent Show will be held at the gorgeous world famous Sanfilippo Estate Carousel House coming up in April.

 

Follow me, the party’s this way!

 

Maestro Bob

 

 

As We Head Into The Holidays!

Never a dull one that’s for sure.

Coming off of the Scarecrow Fest and the Trick or Treat Trot for 2009 (both were great successes) I am heading off to host the Lake Barrington Family Fun & Fitness Fair at the brand new, nationally acclaimed, Lake Barington Field House! With more than 50 fitness vendors, 4 hours of stage performances, a volleyball exhibition, blood drive, games and more, I will be interviewing and endorsing and entertaining the masses for the Sunday extravanganza!

 

Feel free to attend, have a ball, and see Bob the DJ in action!

 

Quickly approaching, I have a disaster relief fund raiser, a special voices auction, and several Christmas parties to perform for. Hopefully I’ll see some of you visiting the site at some of these! Make sure to say hello.

 

Safe and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

 

Bob the DJ

7 Ladies Dancing on the Balcony!

Nothing says "Party" like women dancing on a balcony! 

How true right!? Well at one of the weekend bashes this past weekend that’s exactly what happened. It’s crazy how Dancing Queen by ABBA can do that! I am always pleased to see my clients having a great time and know the party is a success. The touching moment for me however, clearly was when a cane ridden older gentleman could stand it no longer and had to get up and dance with his wife to one of their favorite songs. That was when I knew my work at that event was complete. Beautiful, outdoor party on the golf course for a 30th wedding anniversary. Congratulations Ed & Carol!

 

They also say It’s not a party until the firetrucks arrive! 

You guessed it, they came to this one. When people can’t help but to dance and move to the music, sometimes their shoulders flip the fire alarm. Ooops, we had to pause for a bit but after 25 minutes or so we picked right back up where we left off.

 

Surprise parties are always tricky but always fun too! 

It’s hard to top a party thrown under a lit tent on a beautiful 5 acre horse farm. The guests enjoyed 6 hours of all types of music, sarcasm, humour, and wit (roasts and Bob the DJ are always good for that kind of thing). Happy Birthday Annie! {Bob the DJ never divulges a pretty lady’s age}

 

Hey thanks for reading folks.

 

Your Buddy,

Bob the DJ

Summer of 09

Let’s see now…

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life went through the night as a 14 hour gig. Only 6 of us made it the entire night without a break! A great cause.

Cruise Nights 2009 is in the 6th season of success in Barrington (more than 80 shows). Over 1,000 people every week! The original Batmobile showed up from North Hollywood CA.

Barrington Talent Show 2009 was HUGE this year! Doubling in size from it’s first year last year, the acts and level of talent was amazing. We’ll have 2 stages next year!

Barrington Bingo in the Brat tent is Big. B6…Bingo!

Coming up next? The 3rd annual Concours at Makray golf club is on it’s way. I’ll be driving the 1.7 million dollar Bugatti Veyron, the fastest production car in the world!!!

 

Always busy, always having fun.

 

Yours truly,

Bob the DJ

What a blast!

BJWC Bistro Night at Pinstripes!

What a spectacular night we had celebrating BJWC, WINGS and the Cynthia L. Bischof Memorial Foundation! 

We had over 220 people attend the event and a great time was had by all! 
Pinstripes did a fantastic job with all of the food and beverages and their waiters were very accommodating and great to work with. 
Special thanks goes out to our auctioneer for the evening, Bob Roig,
who did an outstanding job with our live auction and getting the crowd to focus on our presentations. 
Bob donated over 50% of his fee for the night right back to the Cynthia L. Bischof Memorial Foundation which was so generous.

What’s new?

Well, let’s see. As the never ending entertainer I have done a bit since the last entry. Most notably, my character of Sam Jenkins, Legal Advisor to the 5th Earl of Coddingham, 1899 Victorian England. I hosted a murder mystery for a corporate holiday party that was quite involved and quite a blast! Working my costume and best faux English accent (s) [from London to Manchester to Liverpool to Cockney and back to London again - it's tricky staying with just one for 5 hours], I was indeed Sam Jenkins the entire event. A big success!

 

Before you knew it it was St. Valentine’s Day and I found myself keeping a family crowd going at the Glenbrook Elementary school First Family Valentine’s Day Dance. Those kids showed me a dance step or two. A great crowd (200+/-) having a great time dancing non-stop. The Streamwood HS Pom Squad did a 5 minute routine for us too! A simple good time and I was happy to work the crowd for the night.

 

Keep checking back and I’ll let you know what I’m up to.

 

Thanks,

 

DJ Bob

Why doesn’t my name show up in your Guestbook?

I am not sure. Thank you all for the kind words. Please make sure to include your name if you wish in the body of your message so it will appear! The guestbook is below the bloq section. I’ll keep posting pictures from interesting work I’m doing so keep on visiting!

 

Thanks,

 

The Maestro

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Being a professional in the Event Business I have seen many an Emcee / DJ and I was never more impressed by the quick whit and humor that is uniquely Bob!  His ability to add his own twist to an event or comment, spontaneously made by those in attendance is a marvel to behold.

Having an actual personality makes all the difference in the world.  Anyone can read from a note card and express what is written.  Bob not only gets the point across but adds the Spice of Life we all admire.

Bob is not a Happy Meal, he is the Toy inside!

In my world, I believe People buy People and not things.  I highly recommend any of the services Bob provides to liven up your next event.

 

Michael John

Chicago, IL"

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