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If you are newly engaged, planning a birthday, anniversary or special occasion party or dance, you'll want to add some music to your day and that's where I come in. Since 1979, I have been performing at weddings & functions along South Shore Boston, Massachusetts, Cape Cod and throughout New England.

As a highly experienced broadcast DJ/MC, I work with you to create a truly memorable event.

From Miller to Madonna or Armstrong to GaGa, I play a wide variety of the Latest & Greatest Hits plus I have a top of the line digital sound system that sounds great no matter what level the music is played at.

Visit djChrisPickett.com & see why Chris Pickett Disc Jockey Service is the Soundtrack To Your Next Event!


Friday, April 26, 2013

Back To The Music: 4-26-13



Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline took on more meaning last week than its original 1969 intent or its unusual and inexplicable performance as an anthem of Red Sox Nation.

Capped by a surprise Fenway Park performance on April 20 by Neil Diamond himself, it transformed into the unifying theme of “Boston Strong” as it was also played at sporting venues across the USA.  

According to Billboard magazine, subsequent sales of the 1969 top 5 hit skyrocketed to 19,000, making it the 103rd most popular download in the country. Neil Diamond also announced his intent to donate proceeds from those sales to the victims of last week’s Boston tragedy. 

Born itself out of the tragedies and upheaval of the 1960s, Sweet Caroline has interwoven itself with history and is, once again, showing that music has the power to heal.

Soundtrack For Today:  Boston Strong


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The concept of "Boston Strong" was created by 2 Emerson College students Nick Reynolds and Chris Dobens.  Here are links to purchase Boston Strong T-shirts and B Strong caps:


http://inktothepeople.com/marketplace/ink-detail/3731
http://www.yawkeywaystore.com/Products/Boston-B-Strong-Hat__BSTRONG.aspx

At $20 each for either item, the majority of proceeds from sales will go to The One Fund Boston, a charity established by Boston Mayor Tom Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and will directly benefit the victims of last week's senseless tragedy.

Thursday, April 18, 2013



Freedom’s Light


Freedom’s light
Travels through time
Tonight still burning bright
Towards the Finish Line

For it was the light from that steeple
That sparked our nation’s birth
Creating our freedom and
The greatest country on earth

So let it be a reminder and a warning
To heed and to hear
Though we may be in mourning
We will not live in fear


© Christopher Pickett • April 18, 2013
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