2024 Harvest Of Sound – RECAP
Day 1 - Monday 12/2/24 Schedule

8:00a – 9:55a
Registration & Badge Pickup
It’s time to pick up your tickets, or if you haven’t registered yet to sign up and be part of the action. The sooner you get your tickets, the bigger the savings.

9:55a – 10:00a
Opening Remarks
Join Tyler, Chris C., Washburn, and Lou as we embark on our 2024 expo!

Day 1
10:00a – 10:50a
Tori Vee - Unconditional Love - Dealing With Family Dynamics
Join DJ Tori Vee to talk about family dynamics in a modern wedding, and why she’s not inviting her mom to her wedding.
Tori's Biography

Day 1
11:00a – 11:25a
Glenn Renda: Basic Music Theory For DJs
TBD
Glenn's Biography
TBD

Day 1
11:30a – 11:55a
Mitch Taylor: Lyrics To Live Life By
Join Mitch as he talks on Wedding Flow, Expectations, Timing, and the role of a MC/DJ.
Mitch's Biography
Mitch has impacted thousands over the course of his career through interactive workshop instruction, sales mentoring, online training, and personal coaching. Mitch is passionate about sharing what he has learned about sales, business and life with others to help them grow personally and professionally.
Mitch has appeared in numerous industry publications and podcasts, and authored 2 books, SALES 4 Event Pros and Lyrics To Live Life By. When Mitch isn’t running or performing at an event, he can be found somewhere on a beach, sipping a Blanco tequila and lime juice and soaking life in.

12:00p-12:20p
EV Highlight Performance

Day 1
12:20p – 2:50p
The Harvest Of Sound Speaker Shootout

Day 1
3:00p – 3:50p
Richard Post: Speaker Placement And Feedback Elimination
Get the best sound From your system, speaker placement and getting the most from your mics without feedback.
Richard's Biography

Day 1
4:00p – 4:25p
Blair Mitcham: Checking Our Egos
Let’s talk about working seamlessly with Planners and other vendors onsite and before, and not letting our egos get in the way.
Blair's Biography
With over two decades of experience in the wedding and events industry, Blair Mitcham discovered her passion for planning after her own wedding in 2013. She thrives on the logistical challenges and the satisfaction of seeing every detail come together seamlessly. This passion led her to establish BAM Events in late 2013, with a particular focus on private home weddings, where Blair believes “the magic truly happens”. Blair is also the owner of Bustle Hustle Co. this is a concierge business service all clients from staging and steaming dresses to bustling. Blair loves the controlled chaos of a wedding morning. Bustle Hustle Co. was founded on the drive to give clients the most relaxing day they have already planned.
Her involvement in the International Live Events Association’s Boston chapter, serving in various board positions including 2 Terms as President, underscores her commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry.

Day 1
5:00p – 6:00p
HoS Roundtables
Join us and some select vendors to talk deeper on their products and solutions.

Night 1
8:30p – 12:00a
PARTY! Karaoke w/ Stephanie Rivkin

Night 1
8:30p – 12:00a
Silent Disco w/ Silent Sound System
Come hear some AMAZING DJs during our silent disco! VJ Josh Carl and others will be on the decks keeping you entertained! Make Moves Mandy will also be in attendance teaching you how to shuffle dance!
Day 2 - Tuesday 12/3/24 Schedule

Day 2
9:00a – 9:55a
Registration & Badge Pickup

Day 2
10:00a – 10:25a
Ben Stowe: TBD
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Ben's Biography
Oh yeah, he likes Star Wars too. 🙂

Day 2
10:30a – 11:20a
Matt Dodge: Your Music Library Is A Mess
In the midst of the Covid era, I embarked on a mission to overhaul my music library entirely. What emerged was not just a clean-up, but a unique system designed to streamline music discovery. Through the strategic use of custom comments, abbreviations, and color-coding, I unveil a method to swiftly navigate your music collection. Additionally, I delve into advanced features of Serato, such as Flip, to revitalize your edits and banish redundant versions of the same track. While there’s no magic bullet, my method promises a significantly tidier music library, empowering DJs to craft more distinctive sets and ignite dance floors with renewed energy!
Matt's Biography
I am a full time DJ working out of Tampa, FL. I currently am the official in-game DJ for the University of South Florida and I also DJ for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Lightning. I have competed and won multiple DJ battles including the most recent Marquee DJ conference battle 2023. I use my creativity to come up with wordplays and different ideas and because of this I need to have a very organized library.

Day 2
11:30a – 11:55a
Chris Washburn: TBD
TBD
Chris's Biography

12:00p-12:20p
EV Highlight Performance

Day 2
12:20p – 2:30p
Floor Focus

Day 2
2:30p – 2:55p
Cleveland Terry: Demystifying Multi Ops.
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Cleveland's Biography
With his magnetic personality and undeniable talent, Cleveland Terry has made a significant impact on both the YouTube community and the DJing scene. Whether through his captivating dj tech & business videos or his electrifying DJ sets, Cleveland continues to inspire and entertain people around the world with his love for music and his commitment to his craft.

Day 2
3:00p – 3:50p
Lou Paris: Websites, SEO, PPC, But Why??
Search is dead. Long live search! While the landscape is shifing it’s still incredibly important to have a quality web presences and to maximize your search, ads, and sales funnel to pour into your only thing you can completely control: your website.
Lou's Biography
Lou Paris DJ career started in 1988, initially as a roadie for a friend it quickly turned to a joint venture. From there Lou grasped onto college radio and DJing various house parties at SUNY Canton ultimately parlaying into commercial radio intitally in VT and landing in Washington DC. Lou also had various stints in the club circuit including DC Live and The Ritz nightclubs.
Coincidentally, Lou is also a successful 25+ year IT professional which initially saw Lou hanging up his headphones for 13 years (mostly) until the opportunity arose to start a sucessful wedding DJ buisiness. From there Lou has become a leader in the Mobile DJ industry merging his technology knowledge with his passion for music.

Day 2
4:00p – 4:50p
"Big Daddy" Sean McKee: [Keynote] What Does The Future Hold?
Check out the Keynote presentation from Big Daddy! WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD!!!?????? The Good the bad the Ugly!!! Which one are you??
Big Daddy's Biography
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Day 2
5:00p – 6:00p
HoS Roundtables
Join us and some select vendors to talk deeper on their products and solutions.
Night 2 - Tuesday 12/3/24 Schedule

8:00p – 8:20p
DJ Deja

8:20p – 8:40p
DJ Tony T

8:40p – 9:00p
DJ Lou Paris

9:00p – 9:20p
DJ Tori V

9:20p – 9:40p
DJ Chris Washburn

9:40p – 10:00p
DJ Jack Kristian

10:00p – 10:20p
DJ Matt Dodge

10:20p – 10:40p
Jay Dowd

10:40p – 11:20p
Team Ragoza

11:20p – 12:10a
DJ Even Steve

12:10a – 1:00a
DJ Lazyboy
Day 3 - Wednesday 12/4/24 Schedule

Day 3
9:00a – 10:00a
Registration & Badge Pickup

Day 3
10:00a – 10:25a
Jack Kristian: Capturing Content
TBD
Jack's Biography
TBD

Day 3
10:30a – 10:55a
John "Woo Pig" Simmons: TBD
TBD
Woo Pig's Biography
TBD

Day 3
11:00a – 11:50a
Brian : Back From The Edge, Finding Joy and Yourself
The bombs went off, little did Brian know that in that moment more bombs had been placed in his own mind. This is a story of coming back from darkness, owning the good and bad, ditching imposter syndrome and making your own path.
Brian's Biography
Brian Smith, a prominent DJ and Lighting Designer based in Boston, has over 20 years of experience in the events industry. As the VP of Communications for ILEA Boston and Treasurer of WIPA Boston, he’s a recognized leader, exemplified by his 2022 Spirit of ILEA award. Brian’s work has reached audiences far and wide, from Boston to Las Vegas, showcasing his unique ‘maximal minimalism’ approach in lighting and DJing.
Transitioning from a sound engineer to an expert in lighting, Brian has evolved his craft, focusing on impactful, subtle lighting designs and high-quality DJ services. He’s dedicated to continuously improving his company, Mixlux, while mentoring others in the industry.
Beyond his professional life, Brian is deeply involved in community initiatives, working with AO Impact and Boston Scores. Balancing his career with snowboarding, beach outings, and family time, Brian lives by the mantra “Total Pro,” ensuring fun and professionalism coexist in his work.

Day 3
12:00p – 12:20p
EV Highlight Performance

Day 3
12:00p – 2:20p
Floor Focus

Day 3
2:30p – 3:30p
Matt Radicelli: Mastering SEO and AIO: Adapting to AI's Impact on Search and Content
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way people search for information and businesses must adapt their SEO and content strategies to stay competitive. This session dives into AI-powered optimization (AIO), emerging trends, and actionable insights for leveraging AI tools to enhance visibility, drive traffic, and deliver value in the evolving digital landscape. This session applies to single-ops and multi-ops of ALL sizes.
- Understand how AI is transforming SEO and content creation.
- Learn to create AI-optimized, concise, and structured content.
- Explore new AI-driven advertising opportunities.
Matt's Biography
Matt is an Executive Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Presenter, DJ, and Event Pro. Matt recently sold his largest event-based businesses and founded Mentor Pods Group Coaching. With a 50/50 split for creative and analytical skills and an expert level understanding of all business disciplines, his passion is ‘leveling up’ business owners and executives. Above all else, Matt keeps his priorities straight. Family first. Period.

Day 3
3:30p – 4:20p
Jamie Bodie: Mastering Your Money
This is my journey I have taken to overcome significant financial challenges and achieve success. We faced substantial obstacles, including an airplane crash, a lot of financial stupidity, and several economic downturns, and through resilience and strategic planning, we were able to turn our situation around.
Our story, along with the practical insights and strategies we employed, would be highly beneficial for your audience. It can provide them with inspiration and actionable advice to navigate their financial journeys successfully.
Jamie's Biography
Jamie, a former debt struggler turned financial guru, helps others achieve financial freedom through presentations, workshops, and conventions, drawing from their own experience of paying off over $100,000 in debt in 25 months.
With Jamie’s practical tips and tough love approach, audiences learn how to budget, demolish debt, and build wealth on the road to financial wellness.

Day 3
4:30p – 5:30p
The Tech Roundtable
Join Ben, Lou, Tony, and Tyler on a talk on tech from all different angles.

Day 3
5:30p
Closing Remarks
Join Tyler, Chris C., Washburn, and Lou as we wrap up our 2024 Expo.


















