There’s a reason we don’t talk about “climbing in love.” Falling is more fun – letting go, relaxing, being in the moment. People who skydive call it “the most liberating thing you can do.” For 12 seconds, you’re not falling. You’re floating on a cushion of air. As long as you’ve got a parachute. Without a parachute, those same 12 seconds will be pretty stressful. You’re not safe. And if you don’t feel safe, you don’t feel free. And freedom is the fun part. Any idiot can jump out of a plane. But for a good time, bring a parachute. […]

Backthird works a little differently from some Chicago wedding DJ companies – and not just because you can book live music here along with your DJ! If you’re setting up your first call to talk wedding music with us, here’s what you need to know. You’ll have two main points of contact at Backthird Entertainment: Your Producer and your Account Manager. Your Producer is your DJ or your lead musician. (If you book both, you’ll have two producers.) They run the music and events at your wedding, and they help you plan those things ahead of time so they’ll be successful. Your Account Manager helps you do everything else. […]

There’s no such thing as the “best DJ in Chicago” – only the one who’s right for your event. But if you’re deep enough into your plans to be comparing rates, you may be noticing broad differences in what different DJs charge. Focus specifically on wedding DJ pricing, and the discrepancy looks even greater. I’ve written elsewhere about what the differences in Chicago DJ pricing can mean to you, the client. But in this post I want to look at why, exactly, the best DJs are so expensive. And I want to explain in a way that’s as transparent and honest as possible. Here’s how my Chicago DJ company breaks down our wedding pricing. This is where your money actually goes. […]