Mad Hatman Discos space: Blog

Snake charming ,Goldwing bikes supporting Alzheimer's disease?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:22:30 GMT

A weekend entertaining at Dobbies Garden Centre proved an interesting experience and brought new challenges experiences and thoughts.Initially brought in to provide music to enhance this huge garden complex which also hosts Butterfly world . On Saturday The Mad Hatman provided a cool jazzy backdrop and encouraged support for cancer care volunteers who were collecting.The day flew past with childrens face painting , talking up store promotions, iinteraction with staff and customers coupled with tunes I hadn't played in years for an older generation.Back on Sunday The Mad Hatter also arrived and as well as looking the part he was charming the ladies and snakes, wearing a python hatband and millipede hatpin. The Hatman also met those Goldwing motorcycle boys collecting for Alzheimer's disease and a couple who introduced themselves as satisfied customers from 15 years ago when I organised and played at their wedding . The diversity of people and music Mad Hatman discos has entertained over the years was brought home when they reminded me how well the function went even coping with some heavy metal and gothic requests. A huge deviation from our traditional Scottish weddings playing popular music, party favourites and age old classics to guests. I can now look forward to forthcoming discos and Karaokes,playing to ladies beach volleyball players and Beltane birthday bashes in urban farmhouses! No wonder I need different hats for every occasion

Dobbies Melville Garden Centre Edinburgh Sat 7th + Sun 8th June

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:21:28 GMT

Appearing at Dobbies Melville Garden Centre Edinburgh Sat 7th + Sun 8th June from 11am - 3pm Mad Hatman's Summer fun entertainment DJ and music for all the family "competitions prizes" etc

Edinburgh Taste of and Edinburgh Moonwalk

Sat, 31 May 2008 16:00:40 GMT

Good Luck to all girls taking part in breast cancer's Edinburgh Moonwalk starting in The Meadows close to Backtracks music shop at Tollcross on Sat 14th June 2008. Happy to support you in your quest and if music is the food of life offer plenty good tunes in cd , mp3 , headphones or radios available call in during the day.We may even offer a free massage!

EDINBURGH MARATHON DISCO ROADSHOW

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:16:16 GMT

Following the success of the Marathon Expo event on Saturday 24th in The Next Generation leisure complex Edinburgh Mad Hatman disco was asked to present and entertain with a marathon roadshow event on Sunday in Port Seton. Despite no notification it was a tremendous success with quite a few accolades re the sound and music played. This type of event only becomes special when you put on a show and add great enthusiasm to a visual spectacle. Sited at the entrance to the caravan park in a mobile home with an impressive sund system The Mad Hatman interacted with the runners and spectators using his radio microphone to mingle whilst keeping the event flowing playing a vast selection of singalong upbeat anthems and road songs.Having met Canadian,Italian, and Irish runners at Expo it was time to meet up to 57 nationalities on the ground. On a cold and windy foreshore stood 4 girls? Carol, Caroline,Sandra & Kirsty who I discovered were from breast cancer care and they were a fantastic credit to the charity.With cold hands but warm hearts(I checked)they sang,danced, coaxed and cajoled the runners and after 14 miles out and 21 miles on the return a smile was brought to many faces. Drop me a line if you enjoyed Mad Hatman at Port Seton see photos below.

To conclude thanks to everybody including caravan park staff and campers etc for their support and their request for The Mad Hatman to return some time soon.

The Mad Hatman !shows a leg in the kilt

EDINBURGH MARATHON EXPO SAT 24th May

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:20:22 GMT

Edinburgh Marathon expo at Newhaven Next Generation fitness centre Sat 24th May For all entrants, runners check in event to collect race packs for Sundays main event The Mad Hatman will be there to entertain allcomers who wish to book in for lunch l with a wide range of music from Scotland to European, Calypso,pop,rock dance , charts and music for all ages and nationalities. Look forward to playing your requests and pop over and have a word .Look out for our MAD HATMAN DISCOS BANNER. and follow the sound and check out other stands or enquire directly if you are looking for a dj for your forthcoming party ,wedding or corporate event.pic taken at previous Marathon whilst hosting and playing music onstage.

MAD HATTER COVER STAR

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:14:46 GMT

How to make people dance.

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:43:30 GMT

Oh what a night! A very rare occurrance but how must the couple have felt to arrange their special party and only a small number of guests turning up.Eventually more arriving later but you feel how can I make this a success. It was therefore terrific satisfaction to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves so much they wanted to stay longer when an early night looked likely. One thing for sure if I cant get people dancing I'll give up but not likely when clients appreciate the effort saying disco was great.

25th Wedding Anniversary Disco reminder

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:38:30 GMT

How time flies! 25 Years is a long time but congratulations to Iaan and Pat on your 25th (silver) Wedding Anniversary.

Just goes to show how long I've been entertaining in this disco business.Even better when the couple are still together

and still remember special songs from their great wedding party they had in Edinburgh at the time.

It is even more amazing to think that you have outlasted the Suffolk Hall Hotel which had been an Edinburgh hotel landmark and perhaps the most attractive building in Edinburgh's South side. Unfortunately it has now closed down and was converted for use as a Private school.

Recently I started to put some disco reviews online but could have added many more from all those years ago.Overall,there are not many occasions I have not covered but remember being asked to dj as far afield as Liverpool, London,The Borders and all over central Scotland. I can look back on the hundreds of successful parties , discos and big charity events,all over Scotland. since 1977 and have receive accolades and awards as a reminder ,which is appreciated.

Having built up Mad Hatman discos ,year on year it evolves and improves with fantastic sound and amazing lighting compared with what was available 30 years ago. Digital sound now replacing boxes of heavy vinyl but the trick is still being able to put together a programme which changes with each party and encourage friends and families to integrate using the dancefloor as a barometer to build the atmosphere over the night.

So overall still looking forward to forthcoming weddings booked in some of the best hotels in Edinburgh and other interesting events from huge themed Medieval mayday events to small childrens birthday parties and upcoming engagements .

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HOGMANAY PARTY

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:14:18 GMT

Hogmanay 31st Dec After huge success at Nobles Bar Leith Mad Hatman Discos were asked to return and bring in this New Year 2008 All was going well until major fire damage above pub caused extensive damage Great news however now playing at Caledonian Bar Haymarket from 9pm A great atmosphere is guaranteed but early birds will get best vantage and not be left wishing they had arrived earlier.

MAD HATTER COVER STAR

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:59:03 GMT

Well after a few snippets here and there the MAD HATTER eventually gets a full cover photo in a glossy magazine.

Spotted outside BACKTRACKS MUSIC SHOP in EDINBURGH, he was trailed and succumbed to the temptation to be photographed in his traditional attire of red top hat green jacket and blue trousers. A darling of the cafe and tea brigade resplendant in yellow waistcoat he was joined by a gentleman in Grey tophat and black cloak reading the latest instant magazine where he is featured.No doubt the sight of The Mad Hatter holding his teapot and cup were ideal for purpose.

Taking a well deserved break from BACKTRACKS and MAD HATMAN DISCOS one wonders if a career as a cover model has passed The Mad Hatter by.

No doubt it will be back to standing in draughty streets with a broad grin watching the world go by or waiting for a 24 bus and meeting and greeting passengers outside at Tollcross.

The Mad Hatter was particularly disappointed that Scotland football team failed to beat Georgia and must wait until they meet ITALY at Hampden in November. Having been fitted for his kilt Tartan hat and tartan bow tie by an Italian tailoress at the start of the Euro campaign. It will soon be time to dust it off again and hopefully become a lucky mascot once more and lead the Tartan Army bedecked in lion rampant and Scotland scarf. You can check out various guises online at www.backtracksmusic.co.uk where The Mad Hatter was tracked down by Rebus writer Ian Rankin.

CHRISTMAS DISCOS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:26:38 GMT

Now that the party season is upon us I look forward to entertaining more quality events. It never ceases to amaze me when people book disco entertainment

without checking who will be looking after their event. AFTER 30 YEARS of every type of function under the sun I can look back to many memorable weddings in castles church halls or private houses knowing every one was as successful as one could make it. Rather than take money on false pretences and go through the motions as some do. I believe in working hard to ensure the music, set up and appearance is what I know is required to generate a great night or day.

Many DJs are excellent in their particular field but useless at working a party. They probably are better mixers than I am but put a microphone in their hand and its like kryptonite to Superman.

No matter what type of event from a childrens party to a huge outdoor event like th Edinburgh Marathon I have received good feedback and recommendations along the way.

Getting the right person to look after your important event is not worth entrusting to the cheapest you can find. That is why people remember the Mad Hatman and recommend him to their family,friends and colleagues even after many years. Perhaps it was from The Suffolk Hall Hotel where a huge amount of terrific memories were sown over 13 years. Alternatinely it may have been a family or works party.

Usually the very best in every profession are those who have worked the coalface building up their experience until they become a master of their craft.A master builder would not trust an apprentice to build his house in the same way I would never let an inexperienced DJ look after any event.

Hopefully reders will concur and entrust The Mad Hatman to guarantee their special event is another fantastic memory to remember for years to come.