I have to start by saying how great of a year it has been in the entertainment industry. Weddings and parties are becoming much more extravagant and exciting progressively…I mean I really can’t wait until my next event just for the simple fact that there will probably be yet another fantastic upgrade to add to the mix. The way that technology is advancing at such a rapid rate gives us endless opportunities to do just about anything with music. And oh yeah, the MUSIC! Well I must say that great music definitely creates a great environment. That being said, the last few years (this year particularly), has dished out more great dance music than earlier years and it reaches out to people of all ages. For example, there was an older gentleman at one of my weddings recently who was on the dance floor with his cane. He was in his mid 80s, and when I played certain songs like Dynamite, he had his cane high in the air fist pumpin’ and singing word for word. Thats how I hope to be when Im that old.

What a great way to close out a year of phenomenal events. This past weekend I had the pleasure of DJing two holiday parties.Ocean Health Initiatives on Friday night was a blast. I played lots of Latin music, they danced all night long and I hope to be back next year. Saturday night was my second year with Two River Community Bank. Just like last year it was out of control, there just wasn’t enough time at that one. It was definitely a party that could have gone at least another hour. Great people and great times nonetheless and a nice gratuity to top it off. Looking forward to next year with that group.

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season. Share lots of love with your family, lots of gifts with your friends, and lots of laughs with the world. I can’t wait for 2012.

John Ruggiero
Elite Entertainment
732-691-8825