Music by Mike

Music by Mike Because the Music Matters. Hi, my name is Mike, and I'm a DJ... of Excellence! But what does that really mean?

I've ALWAYS been a music junkie, and back in 1983, I went to my first "dance" and was appalled at how lame it was... so I made it my mission to do something about it. Within a few months, I was "helping" and then DJing on my own. 30 years later, I'm having more fun with it than ever! People have asked if I'll ever stop, and my answer is always, "Sure, if it ever stops being fun!"

Along the way,

I've also done nightclub work (I was the opening week DJ at the Loft in downtown Tacoma, in 2001) and Radio (I had the Friday night 8-Midnight shift on Seattle's C-89.5FM from 1993 to 2001, under the name DJ Mike Brady on the Friday Night PartyZone) but have always done the mobile DJ thing. I've done events as diverse as youth dances, the above mentioned club and radio work, company picnics and holiday parties, and the bread'n'butter of the mobile DJ, wedding receptions. Through all of that, I've honed my ability to read the crowd, and play the music that they want to hear - hopefully before they even realize that they want to hear it! That skill was also honed by a 9 year stint at AEI Music Network in Seattle, where I programmed the music that played in businesses, stores and restaurants, including Red Robin, Lane Bryant, Avenue, Williams-Sonoma and many others. In 1999-2000, Old Navy put out a Workout CD, which was mixed by me. For the last 3 or 4 years, I've DJ'd several events for the City of Fircrest, including the Pool Party (5 years running), Movie in the Park, provide all-day music and announcing for Fircrest Fun Days every August. The City of Fife has hired me for their National Night Out - after which I was honored to receive a plaque from the city thanking me for contributing to an outstanding event. Hopefully that gives you a little insight into who I am and what I do...

Oh, and another thing - I DJ from a laptop with over 8,000 songs on it, plus I bring a live Internet connection so that if a request comes in that ISN'T in my collection, I can get it quickly and have it playing before the moment passes.

Another beautiful evening at the Moore Mansion - Even the hottest days stay comfortable here, it's such a beautiful venu...
06/22/2024

Another beautiful evening at the Moore Mansion - Even the hottest days stay comfortable here, it's such a beautiful venue!!

The All Day Workday Special is LIVE with CHICKEN CAM in effect!! Better than the radio in every way, this is commercial...
07/08/2021

The All Day Workday Special is LIVE with CHICKEN CAM in effect!! Better than the radio in every way, this is commercial free music running nonstop until 4pm Pacific. No Repeat Songs for the entire week, No Inane Chatter, just great tunes you know and love (and some that you don't know yet, but will love) to make the workday that much more enjoyable! Streaming live at twitch.tv/djmikebrady
for the next 8 hours!

Time for the Thursday Night Quarantine Party! Join me for 2 hours of great tunes for good times!
05/01/2020

Time for the Thursday Night Quarantine Party! Join me for 2 hours of great tunes for good times!

Thursday Night Quarantine Party! (Week 4)

Getting ready to do that thing I do...
05/05/2019

Getting ready to do that thing I do...

04/26/2019

I have come to the conclusion that I am *NOT* a DJ anymore. Sure, I still show up to events, play music, make announcements, and ensure that people have a great time, but I can't identify as a DJ anymore.

I've been part of a DJs group for several months now, and 90% of the conversation is about how horrible it is when people have the nerve to request songs. How every song that people actually like is garbage. How superior they are to every other mere mortal. Followed quickly by asking really basic, entry-level questions about equipment, software, and song sequencing.

At my gigs, I love interacting with people. You got a request? I want to hear it! I may not play it - I'm a human being hired to provide musical entertainment, not a jukebox or ipod. But there have been countless occasions where a request is such a perfect fit for the room at that moment, that I hadn't even thought of, and it makes the gig that much better!

This morning, someone posted a link to the new Taylor Swift video. The first comment is attached in a screenshot.

I have left the group. It did not speak Excellence, and it did not spark joy.

03/11/2019

We're celebrating melting snow, and the arrival of Daylight Savings Time, with a BIG SPRING SPECIAL! Book a local Tri-Cities event during March 2019 and we'll cut our base rate down to $500 - that covers setup, teardown, and up to FOUR HOURS of DJ Time - Music, Announcements, even Karaoke! The event itself can be any time in 2019 or 2020, but you need to book it THIS MONTH. Let's make some great times!

Everyday may be Halloween, but today actually IS! Have fun and stay safe out there!
10/31/2018

Everyday may be Halloween, but today actually IS! Have fun and stay safe out there!

Ministry - Everyday (Is Halloween) (1985) Follow me at https://facebook.com/DJMikeBrady I don't own any of the rights associated with this music, I simply sh...

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