2024 Harvest Of Sound – RECAP

Our 2024 Sponsors

Electro-Voice Logo
NLFX Professional
Pioneer-AlphaTheta
NLFX Professional
DJ Rohit
NLFX Professional
Crate Gang
esstart
NLFX Professional
Curator
SMPL System
NLFX Professional
Odyssey
Silent Sound System
Jetpack
Maestro DMX

Day 1 - Monday 12/2/24 Schedule

Day 1
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.

Harvest of Sound Founders
Day 1
9:55a – 10:00a
Opening Remarks

Join Tyler, Chris C., Washburn, and Lou as we embark on our 2024 expo!

Tori Vee

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
Tori Vee seamlessly transitions from the turntables to the conference stage, bringing authenticity and heartfelt insight as a featured speaker. Drawing from her eclectic experiences, Tori discusses the profound connections we make through shared moments, be it a song or a story. Away from the limelight, her affection for animals, her dedication to motivation as an Orange Theory Coach, and her love for nerdy passions make her relatable and down-to-earth. With a genuine approach to storytelling and a warmth evident in her legendary hugs, Tori Vee speaks to the heart from the heart, resonating with audiences and leaving a lasting impact.
Glenn Renda

Day 1
11:00a – 11:25a

Glenn Renda: Basic Music Theory For DJs

TBD

Glenn's Biography

TBD

Mitch Taylor

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.

ElectroVoice
Day 1
12:00p-12:20p
EV Highlight Performance
Ben Stowe & Lou Paris

Day 1
12:20p – 2:50p

The Harvest Of Sound Speaker Shootout
The Speaker Shootout, shepherded by Ben Stowe and Lou Paris, is unlike anything in the industry. It gives you the opportunity to not only see actual measurements in the room, but to also hear each speaker side by side under real world conditions. No other expo has this level of approachability to hearding sound in a real world environment and you are able to ask two experts in the industry the most technical questions you can muster.
Richard Post

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
With over two decades of experience in the DJ industry, embodies a successful blend of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making every event unforgettable. With over 300 weddings under his belt, Rich’s journey has been a continuous learning experience, emphasizing the value of preparation, dedication, and always striving for improvement. Rich is passionate about sharing his collected experience and knowledge to inspire and guide the next generation on their own journey in the world of DJing.
Tony Fernandez

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.

Roundtable

Day 1
5:00p – 6:00p

HoS Roundtables

Join us and some select vendors to talk deeper on their products and solutions.

Stephanie Rivkin

Night 1
8:30p – 12:00a

PARTY! Karaoke w/ Stephanie Rivkin
It’s time to let loose and enjoy the night with some fun karaoke. Let your guard down and belt some vocals!
Silent Sound System

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
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.
Ben Stowe

Day 2
10:00a – 10:25a

Ben Stowe: TBD

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Ben's Biography
Ben serves the industry as the President of NLFX Professional, an industry leading supplier of sound, lighting and video systems, a role he has maintained since founding the company in 1993. His love for electronics and technology were inspired from the age of 5. Encouraged by a neighbor who ran a TV repair shop, Ben’s enthusiasm flourished into his education in Electricity, Electronics, Robotics, and Lasers. His relentless passion for education has led to a numerous certifications and accreditations, handling massive critical environments like NCAA Division 1 Football, large scale concerts, and even training various US Armed Forces branches and more. In 2023 Ben was inducted into the inaugural class of the Mobile Entertainment Hall of Fame. His technical writings, lectures, presentations, are globally known as well as research and development assistance with a number of manufacturers for industry-wide products.

Oh yeah, he likes Star Wars too. 🙂

Matt Dodge

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.

Chris Washburn

Day 2
11:30a – 11:55a

Chris Washburn: TBD

TBD

Chris's Biography
Chris is a passionate superhero fan nerd that also loves Céline Dion, Korean barbecue, golden retrievers and occasionally his wife. He won 16 intramural championships while attending Ithaca College in an array of sports, including ping-pong, flag football softball, and coed volleyball. Speaking of winning, Chris is also a notable player in the high stakes poker world as he regularly plays on some of the world’s most popular televised poker shows. Things Chris despises are inauthenticity, conversational narcissists, tofu, and snakes. If you wanna know more about his DJ career, there’s plenty of content and press kit material on his social media and only fans. You can also Google or ask ChatGPT.
ElectroVoice
Day 2
12:00p-12:20p
EV Highlight Performance
Lou Paris

Day 2
12:20p – 2:30p

Floor Focus
A dedicated time slot so our incredible vendors can have your undivided attention.
Mike Walter

Day 2
2:30p – 2:55p

Cleveland Terry: Demystifying Multi Ops.

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Cleveland's Biography
Cleveland Terry is a renowned DJ, YouTube influencer, and the founder of CheckOne2 Enterprises. With a deep passion for music and an innate ability to read a crowd, Cleveland has become a sought-after DJ in the industry. His DJ sets are known for their seamless mix of genres and contagious energy, making every event he performs at an unforgettable experience.

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.

DJ Lou (2024)

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.

Big Daddy

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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Roundtable

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

Stephanie Rivkin

8:00p – 8:20p

DJ Deja

Tony Fernandez

8:20p – 8:40p

DJ Tony T

DJ Lou Paris Performance

8:40p – 9:00p

DJ Lou Paris

Tori Vee

9:00p – 9:20p

DJ Tori V

Chris Washburn

9:20p – 9:40p

DJ Chris Washburn

Jack Kristian

9:40p – 10:00p

DJ Jack Kristian

Matt Dodge

10:00p – 10:20p

DJ Matt Dodge

Jay Dowd

10:20p – 10:40p

Jay Dowd

Eliot Ness

10:40p – 11:20p

Team Ragoza

Eliot Ness

11:20p – 12:10a

DJ Even Steve

lazyboy

12:10a – 1:00a

DJ Lazyboy

Day 3 - Wednesday 12/4/24 Schedule

Day 3
9:00a – 10:00a

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.
Jack Kristian

Day 3
10:00a – 10:25a

Jack Kristian: Capturing Content

TBD

Jack's Biography

TBD

Joshua Carl

Day 3
10:30a – 10:55a

John "Woo Pig" Simmons: TBD

TBD

Woo Pig's Biography

TBD

Brian Smith

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.

ElectroVoice

Day 3
12:00p – 12:20p

EV Highlight Performance
Lou Paris

Day 3
12:00p – 2:20p

Floor Focus
A dedicated time slot so our incredible vendors can have your undivided attention.
Matt Radicelli

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.

Thomas Heath

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.

The Tech Round Table

Day 3
4:30p – 5:30p

The Tech Roundtable

Join Ben, Lou, Tony, and Tyler on a talk on tech from all different angles.

Harvest of Sound Founders

Day 3
5:30p

Closing Remarks

Join Tyler, Chris C., Washburn, and Lou as we wrap up our 2024 Expo.