Hoe Down in Kelowna

Late last year, I had a rare opportunity to fly out to Kelowna for a corporate gig. Along with my wife Tasha (who was hired to help as on site coordinator) we set out early on a Saturday morning to Pearson to meet up with the rest of the Hollywood Heaven entourage. There was Shania Twain, Garth Brooks & Alan Jackson - look-a-likes of course, Tammy the line dance teacher, Jena & Breanne - the cowgirls, Hector the Caricaturist and Brothers of Soul - a live 6pc band.

The Entourage arriving in Kelowna!

Now I have never had to fly to DJ a party so it was a learning experience on how to pack! Luckily West Jet allowed two carry-ons and with Tasha by my side I was easily able to pack my Laptop, Traktor Kontrol X1, Ecler Nuo4 DJ mixer, headphones and all cables to connect them up.

Kelowna resides in the beatiful province of British Columbia in the heart of the Okanagan region which made for a beautiful getaway for myself and Tasha...sans kids I might add! We stayed at the same hotel the event was being held, the Delta Grand Resort a 5-star sitting right on lake Okanagan. The area offers some great wine tasting opportunities and skiiing in the winter months. If you ever find yourself in Kelowna make sure to go to RauDZ for dinner...a superb restaraunt serving local foods. Oh and the Bohemian for breakfast...

My Gear in between the sound board & light controller

Guests were greeted by Jena & Breanne - the Cowgirls!

This event for a local credit union had over 400 guests. With the event's usually themed, this year country was in order which of course was fitting... we were in God's country! Cocktail hour and dinner music was a large selection of new and old country favorites. The awards ceremony was hosted by Shania Twain & Reba look-a-likes who also performed along side Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks.

Alan Jackson starting off the night!

Garth Brooks rocking "Friends in Low Places"

After the live performances, Tammy took over to teach the locals to line dance proper! I met Tammy last year at another Hollywoodheaven event - she is awesome! Both Breanne and Jena joined the dance floor to help with the teachings.

Myself with Tammy the linedance teacher...

Jena at the front of the class!

After all the country music during dinner, country music performers, and line dancing...it was time for me to take over the dance floor - however a change up was in order and I started off with "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5. The dance floor rammed up quickly and I followed that track with a half hour of dance floor favorites to warm up the crowd for The Brother's of Soul.

Getting the Crowd going with "Moves Like Jagger"

Brother's of Soul performing Live!

In all it was a great time. Got to see a beautiful new place in this massive country of ours. Had a mini vacation with my wife, and met some wonderfull people. Once again...if you are looking for some of the best look-a-like entertainment around visit Hollywood Heaven's website at www.hollywoodheaven.ca