BAM Productions, L.L.C.

10/14/2024

Good afternoon friends...
Due to the ALCS game between the Cleveland Guardians (Indians) and the New York Yankees tonight at 730p, this week's edition of "Name This Tune" music trivia at Lanai Lounge / Lanai Boardman is cancelled.
We will resume our regularly scheduled shenanigans next week, Oct. 21st.
Have a great evening/week. Look forward to seeing everyone soon!
-Steve & The BAM Productions staff

10/10/2024

10/08/2024

Although I am not the original author of this post, I 100% agree with the message and hope you all understand the time and effort we put into each & EVERY event. We are grateful & appreciative for your continued support!
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2025 brides something to keep in mind~

September and October are the busiest wedding moments in northeast Ohio
It is during this time you will often find you will have a hard time getting a hold of vendors, especially if you’re reaching out to them over the weekend because we are busy working weddings .
Best time to get a hold of us is Monday through Wednesday, and I will be the first to say if you reach out to a vendor more than twice with Little to no response don’t be afraid to come out and let them know that you feel like you are not a priority to them.
I can only speak for myself, but during these busy months, if somebody’s wedding is over a month and a half away truth be told I’m not even thinking about your wedding unless there is an upcoming deadline that needs to be met, or you reach out to schedule a time for us to talk.
All of our clients matter very much to us, and during these busy months we are giving our current brides most of our attention just like we will be giving you most of our attention when it’s closer to your wedding day!
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Regards,
Steve and the BAM team

09/23/2024

There's no better way to start your week! So pick a night, round up your squad, and come join BAM Productions, L.L.C. for the fun!
Both nights kick off around 7:00 complete with food & drink specials, prizes, giveaways, and fun for everyone!..and it's FREE to play~

Monday at Lanai Lounge:
-$1 off bomb shots
-$2 off burgers
-$5.50 well Long Islands

Tuesdays Poland Pour House
-Taco Tuesdays
-Margarita specials
-additional weekly specials

Hope to see everyone there!

09/22/2024

We take a great deal of pride in our work, focusing on professionalism, accountability, and an overall personalized experience. 💪🏼

Last night I (Steve) was fortunate to provide sound production, EmCee/Master of Ceremonies services for two amazing people, both of whom I've known for 20 years or more. 👰🏼💍🎩

Brian & Meghan, I love you both dearly and I know there were a lot of obstacles to get to this point. You have proved that love conquers all amidst any adversity, and you embody every aspect of compassion and perseverance.

The entire event (ceremony, cocktails, and reception) were hosted at The Shangri-La Event Center . This venue features both indoor and outdoor concepts, beautiful landscaping, gorgeous views, a ton of amenities (fire pits, sand volleyball, pontoon boat, tiki bar, etc) and I can't say enough about the owners, coordinators, and staff 💯 Top Notch! As a first time attendee and vendor, I was blown away and can't wait to go back!

A customized, personal menu was provided by Shawn at A Movable Feast. The food was delicious & every guests plate was served to order! Shawn and his staff were attentive and thorough in both time management and guest relations. 👨🏼‍🍳🤤

I am both humbled and grateful to have played a small role in your BIG day... FINALLY! 😜😘
Congratulations to you both and cheers to the next chapter in your journey! 🥂
-Steve Gallant, BAM Productions LLC

06/24/2024

*ATTENTION: UPDATE:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this evening's edition of music trivia "Name This Tune" at Lanai Lounge ( Perry Riddick ).
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience or disappointment and want to extend our gratitude for the courtesy and understanding of the staff and management at the Lanai Lounge.

We look forward to returning next Monday for our regularly scheduled shenanigans. Hope everyone has a great week.

04/22/2024

The FINAL Installment, tonight, 7pm.
Hope you can join us!

02/27/2024

"Name This Tune" music trivia tonight and every Tuesday at The Poland Pour House, 7pm.
FREE to play, prizes & giveaways, food & drink specials (Tacos, Margaritas , & more!!) Amazing staff and location...
Hosted by Stephen Gallant. Hope to see you there!

02/26/2024

"Name This Tune" music trivia tonight and every Monday at the Magic Tree Pub & Eatery , 7pm.
Great food, outstanding staff, enjoyable atmosphere! And don't forget, it's FREE to play and we have prizes & giveaways!
Hosted by Stephen Gallant. Hope to see you there!

02/20/2024

"art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time"
- Jean-Michel Basquiat

11/22/2023

PSA-
We will NOT be at the Wing Warehouse- Cuyahoga Falls for music trivia this evening due to a prior booking/commitment.
We will return next Wednesday, November 29th, for our regularly scheduled fun and shenanigans.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable, safe Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃

11/13/2023

Tonight and every Monday, 7pm, "Name This Tune" music trivia...FREE to play, complete as teams or individuals, prizes and giveaways, all at the Magic Tree Pub & Eatery... And don't forget the amazing staff, menu options, and specials!

11/08/2023

Tonight, 730p, Wing Warehouse- Cuyahoga Falls
-FREE to play
-Compete as teams or individuals
-$0.50 boneless wings
-Prizes & giveaways..hope to see everyone there for the fun and festivities

11/06/2023

Mondays at The Magic Tree Pub & Eatery, 7:00pm
Tuesdays at The Poland Pour House, 7:00pm
Wednesdays at The Wing Warehouse- Cuyahoga Falls, 7:30pm

11/01/2023

Tonight, 730p, Wing Warehouse- Cuyahoga Falls
-FREE to play
-Compete as teams or individuals
-$0.50 boneless wings
-Prizes & giveaways..hope to see everyone there for the fun and festivities
**Taking bribes of Reese Cups from your leftover Halloween stash** 🤷🏼‍♂️j/s😂

10/25/2023

Tonight, 7pm, Wing Warehouse- Cuyahoga Falls music trivia "Name This Tune" 🎶🎧🎵🎤
-FREE to play
-Compete as teams or Individuals
-Prizes & giveaways
-Fun for everyone 🍻
-Amazing staff & people
-$0.50 boneless wings🍗 😮🍗

09/27/2023

Shenanigans & fun kick off in 1 hour... Let's go!!

07/24/2023

03/10/2023

CLIENT – How much will it cost to do this job?
CONTRACTOR - $2,800 dollars.

CLIENT – That’s too expensive for this job!
CONTRACTOR – How much do you think it should cost?

CLIENT – $800 max! It’s a simple job!
CONTRACTOR – I can’t do the job for so little.

CLIENT – People in your line of work wants to make a huge profit!
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry you feel this way. Why don’t you do the job?

CLIENT – But, but, I don’t know how to do any of that.
CONTRACTOR – For $900, I can teach you everything you need to know to do the job. You can then use $800 to do the job, and you’re still saving $1,100. Also, you will obtain all the knowledge and the experience for the next time you need to do this job.

CLIENT – Deal!
CONTRACTOR – Great! To start, you need to buy tools. You will need a chipping hammer, a nail gun, a laser, a drill, a mixer machine, PPE, and some other things.

CLIENT – But, I don’t have any of those tools and I can’t buy all that for just one job!
CONTRACTOR – Ok. I can rent you my tools for another $300. You’re still saving $800.

CLIENT – That’s cutting my savings, but I will rent your tools.
CONTRACTOR – Perfect! I’ll be back Saturday and we can start.

CLIENT – Wait! I can’t Saturday. I only have time today.
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays. I have to prioritize my time and my tools needs to be in other jobs I have during the week.

CLIENT – Ok then. I will sacrifice my family’s plans on Saturday.
CONTRACTOR – Right, me too! Oh, I forgot. If you’re going to do the job yourself, you need to buy the materials. There’s a high demand nowadays, so your best bet is to get a truck and be at the hardware store by 6am before other contractors get there.

CLIENT – AT SIX IN THE MORNING? On Saturday? That’s too early for me. I don’t even have a truck!
CONTRACTOR – I guess you’ll have to rent one. By the way, do you have some helpers to help you load the truck?

CLIENT – You know what? I’ve been thinking. Probably is better for you to do the job. It’s better to pay you to do the job right and not having to go through all that hassle.
CONTRACTOR – Good thinking. Sign here and let me get to work.

This is the truth.

People are not just paying for a job, they are paying for knowledge, experience, tools, time, family sacrifices, and other things you bring to the table.

Don’t let others dictate your worth.

~Unknown Author

11/01/2022

NEW "Name This Tune" starts tonight at Tangier Bar & Pizza ~
-FREE to play (fun starts at 830p)
-Compete as teams or individuals
-Nightly prizes & giveaways
-WING NIGHT!! .. Round up your team, come out and have some fun with us! Hope to see everyone there!

09/27/2022

5 Misconceptions About DJs:

1. That we have every song imaginable.

There are literally 24,000 songs released daily on streaming services, to have every song released as high quality MP3's a DJ would fill up a 1 TB harddrive with less than 18 days of music. Please don't act shocked when we don't have track 4 from your favorite YouTube rapper's new mixtape.

2. That us not playing your request is a personal slight against you.

As DJs we are trying to keep a roomful of people engaged and in most cases dancing throughtout the evening. We are almost always given a musical directive, in a nighclub/bar by management/ownership or at a private event by the person who contracted us for the event. We are trying to play for everyone in the room to the best of our ability within the perameters of the aformentioned musical directive often skewing toward demographic majorities in the crowd. We are also taking a crowd on a music journey and controlling the vibe of the night. A song that might be appropriate at midnight might not be appropriate at 10 pm or 2 am. Sometimes your request may not fall into the music directive we've been given or in our expert opinion from years of experience we might not feel the song will work with the crowd in front of us at that given moment. It is no slight to you, we don't know you and we don't want to ruin your night. However we also don't want to ruin the night of the rest of the guests either which is why we won't play the festival trap remix you requested 10 minutes before closing time when we're playing Jodeci.

3. That we have the control over the music format in a bar/nightclub/party.

To an extent this goes in tandem with number 2, but definitely deserves it's own spot on this list as well. Just like a radio staion has a music format, just like a restuarant has a style of food they serve, most venues/parties do setup music format expectations with their DJs. We have freedom within the boundries of said format and we can maybe push the limit a little bit, but sorry just like your favorite Poke joint can't serve you Bananas Foster, I can't play Morgan Wallen on Latin night or play Harry Styles on Hip Hop Night or play Lil' Durk on EDM night. Legit don't only consider the venue but also their music format when you decide to go out, it will make your night more pleasant. Also, be aware that some venues have different music formats different nights.

4. That all DJs do is show up for a gig.

First of all gigs don't materialize out of thin air. Whether bar/club or private they all involve advanced conversation about pay, gear, times, location, music format, load in/out and more. Then contracts need to be signed and on rare occasion even negotiated. After the music is decided on it has to be prepped. Sometimes downloading new tracks are necessary and at a minimum organizing existing tracks is always necessary. If it's a large scale sporting event the music prepped may even need to be approved by management in advance of the event. Every day is emails and phone calls and texts. Sometimes site visits are necessary in advance too. Some DJs practice scratches, routines, etc. at home during the week. And don't forget it's 2022 and business doesn't materialize out of nowhere. DJs work on the daily to put out social media content, mixes, videos, etc. to remain relevant to remain booked. Trust me that we spend more time at work before/after gigs than we spend playing them.

5. That our life is all fun and games.

It's a lot of work and if you work in the private sector it requires a lot of money to acquire and maintain gear. And don't get me started on travel gigs which seem so cool until you get booked in California on a Friday and get done at 2 am and have to be back on the East Coast for a gig Saturday. You do the time zone math on that one.

I love being a DJ, if I could go back 100 times I would not choose a different career path, not even my childhood dream of being a first baseman for the San Francisco Giants which would have netted me a 2010 World Series ring. That being said, I feel bad that the general public doesn't understand some of these misconceptions so I wanted to take this opportunity to bring them to the forefront. In the words of my favorite rapper...if you don't know...now you know.