Years DJing?: 15
Fun Facts?: Graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. I won "Most Talkative" my senior year. Graduated from James Madison University. After college, I attended Tidewater Broadcasting School. Met hundreds of pop and country stars in my radio years. Played golf with Kenny Chesney! Virginia Beach oceanfront lifeguard for 10 years. Earned a once-in-a-lifetime flight with the Blue Angels. Love 80's old school rap and country ballads. THE WORLD'S BIGGEST ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL FAN!
Related Experience?: Thespian. Taught at Tidewater Broadcasting School. Radio DJ at WTID (Country) 97Star (Top 40) and Eagle 97 (Country). Sports host and color commentator for WGH-AM - dubbed "Mr. High School Sports." Marketing and Promotions Director for 97Star, Cool 95 (Oldies) and Eagle 97. Spokesperson for The Virginian-Pilot. Voiced hundreds of radio and TV commercials. Actor in two blockbuster films: "Psycho Kickboxer" and "Death Penalty." Played British bank robber in episode of "Daring Capers" seen on The Discovery Channel. Host several TV shows: "Future Stars of America" (local), Career Connection TV (local) and "Mike Esterman's Dance Explosion" (syndicated). Introduced hundreds of bands on stage including Brooks & Dunn, Bo Bice, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, B-52s, Little River Band, The Commodores, Hootie & The Blowfish, etc. Worked as part-time PA announcer for Norfolk Tides. Hosted state finals for "Miss Hawaiian Tropic" contest. "Current Events Boy" on FM 99's Tommy & Rumble Morning Show
What got you started?: My roommate and I won a spot as guest DJs at a local nightclub when I was in college at JMU. The owner liked us so much, he hired us full time! We started doing gigs around campus and incorporated our own DJ service called B-Sharp.
When DJing, whats your goal?: Super serve the client. To entertain. A nice mix of music and interactivity. Involve the crowd and make the guests the stars. I enjoy what I do and it shows. I often hear "Wow, you had a good time and so did we!" At the end of the night, I want the client to say, "you're the best DJ I've ever seen."
Specialties?: Personality, interactive, customize the party to client. Line dances. Deep knowledge of music. Also serve as an Astro Game Show host and Blackjack dealer.
Email?: kurt@astrodj.com
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