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NEWS

Web Changes And Pics Of Recent Events

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site and show you pictures from recent events. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

*The March Of Dimes *Boardman PTA "Battle Of The Bands" *Eastwood Expo Center Bridal Extravaganza

*Radisson Hotel Bridal Show *Animal Welfare League *WFMJ Today Wedding

*The Trumbull County Fair *Relay For Life *Red's Lounge

There's MORE NEWS here!

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The Archives

A complete listing of every show that HOT DJ Derrick Wray has ever done!

The MARCH OF DIMES

Sunday May 16th, 2010 I will be providing the sound once again for the March of Dimes "Walk For Babies" @ Austintown Park starting @ Noon!

Saturday August 29th, 2009 I played for the Volunteers Appreciation Party! Great People & Great Fun!!

Sunday May 17th, 2009 - HOT DJ Derrick Wray once again provided the sound for the Youngstown March of Dimes "Walk For Babies" @ Austintown Park! What a beautiful park and I am glad to be a part of another successful year!

Sunday October 5th, 2008 - HOT DJ Derrick Wray provided the sound for the March of Dimes Bike Run @ Biketown!

Sunday May 4th, 2008 - HOT DJ Derrick Wray provided the sound for the March Of Dimes Walk @ Boardman Park!

Boardman PTA "Battle Of The Bands"

Tuesday April 27th, 2010 - BHS PTSA Hall Of Fame/Installation Luncheon - Didn't work it, I was presented with the "Helping Hands" award for our work with their Battle Of The Bands Fundraiser! Thank you for the recognition and I thank Rockin' Rick for all his help & expertise!!

Saturday January 16th, 2010 - We provided the SOUND for the Boardman PTA "Battle Of The Bands" @ The Boardman Performing Arts Center once again! This year we not only made 13 bands sound great, but we even recorded it for them! After all the hard work, it's nice to be recognized; The Boardman PTSA presented me with the "Helping Hands" Award in April! Again, thanks to Rockin' Rick for all his expertise!

Saturday January 24th, 2009 - We provided the SOUND for the Boardman PTA "Battle Of The Bands" @ The Boardman Performing Arts Center, a 1,700 seat state of the art facility! ( http://www.boardmanperformingartscenter.com/ )

The sound included mains, monitors and mics for 10 different High School bands that evening.

Our thanks to Nick & Gary for all their help that day!

Eastwood Expo Center Bridal Extravaganza

Saturday January 9th & Sunday January 10th 2010 - I did all of the lighting for the Fashion Show & Band as well as a few booths once again! This year we wowed them with the Specialty Lighting @ our booth! The Uplighting, Lazer and especially the Monogram Projection Light (Click here for a few examples)! Please contact us for any and all of your Specialty Lighting needs, even if you just want to have your name up in lights!!

Saturday January 10th & Sunday January 11th 2009 - I once again did all of the lighting for the Fashion Show & Band as well as a few booths! My thanks to the Eastwood Mall, Casal De Spa & Salon, Burger Travel and all of the brides who booked me!!

Saturday January 12th & Sunday January 13th 2008 - I was at the Eastwood Expo Center Bridal Extravaganza!

I provided all the lighting for the Dome! This included the Spa area, the Band stage as well as the Fashion Show!

Thanks to Kelly from HOT 101 for complimenting me on my work there!

Radisson Hotel Bridal Show

Sunday March 1st, 2009 - I did the Sound & Lighting for The 1st Annual Radisson Hotel Bridal & Fashion Show!

Thanks to A.C. & Kelly for providing the wonderful commentary!

Animal Welfare League

HOT DJ Derrick Wray again provided the sound and lights for the 2009 fashion show at Tiffany Manor in Brookfield on Sunday May 31st. This year's theme; "Fashion for Compassion"! This is the 4th year that we've handled this event for them and we've already been asked back for next year!!

Here's the link to the Animal Welfare League in Trumbull County.

*HOT DJ Derrick Wray performed for the WFMJ Today Wedding!

Congratulations to the lucky couple Jeff & Lindsey Wolfe!

Find out all about it here: WFMJ Wedding

That was 2005, I helped again in 2006, 2007 and 2008,

though I just provided the Bubbles for their send-off.

Trumbull County Fair

For the Future, anyone who is in contact with the current regime; please forward my information to them! We can provide not only the Sound & Lighting for the Grandstand, but the entertainment as well! That's right, we can get almost entertainer they might want for the Friday night concerts that they have put on in the past!

Swan Song 2006

It was once again a very hot and humid, but otherwise beautiful and sunny day. Due to a lack of space and help, I decided to use the CHILDREN'S LIGHT SHOW and SMALL LIGHT SHOW with lots of extra fog machines. It was even more fun for the kids who came up to play in the bubbles, fog, and lights. Of course everyone enjoyed the variety of music heard up and down the midway!

The 2005 Report

It was a terribly hot day, but started to cool off in time for the show. Set-up was partially delayed by one quick little rain shower, but everything else went just fine as plenty of singers came up to the mics. This year we showcased our brand new CHILDREN'S LIGHT SHOW. It was a lot of fun for the kids who came up to play in the bubbles and lights. The Par cans were perfect to turn on the singers so they could be in "The Spotlight"! Of course we were asked back next year for a twelfth season of fair fun and music!

Epilogue 2004

Due to the overwhelming response to our shows in the past, we were asked to do Karaoke both nights! Once again the fairgoers filled the tent and filled our ears with their vocal talents. My thanks to everyone who came out and watched, sang, or helped and made it a fun and exciting night!!

Friday was the nicest day of the Fair and we had plenty of singers. The weather threatened us all day Saturday, but never dampened our spirits or show! The tent was mostly full of Karaoke fans and we had a steady stream of singers once again! We also put a basic little light show together and displayed our new banner. I am Looking forward to seeing you again next year!

2003: It may have been a little muddy this year, but everybody enjoyed hearing their requests on our New Killer Horn Sound System Friday night. We still had a steady stream of singers for Karaoke Saturday night, despite the weather. The Fair even hired me to announce the Demolition Derby on Wednesday night for a Grandstand full of people! My thanks to the Trumbull County Fair and their staff for continuing to have me back every year where I can showcase my talents and services for the general public here in the local area.

Saturday & Sunday March 15th & 16th, 2008 - I was once again at the David's Bridal in-store promotional event! I provided fun music for their customers & employees. Thanks again to those who came out, met me and asked questions about their wedding (especially those who booked me!)

Friday & Saturday November 23rd & 24th, 2007 - I was at the David's Bridal in-store promotional event! I provided music and my Small Light Show. Thanks to those who came out, met me and asked questions about their wedding (especially those who booked me!)

*Relay For Life

Friday June 17th, 2005 - The New Springfield Relay For Life! I provided and ran the sound for The "Noltkamper Polka Band", "Classic Cruisers", and "The Causeway Band", who entertained the walkers that evening, 7:30 PM to almost Midnight, at the New Springfield H.S. Stadium. A big thanks to Rockin' Rick for coming out with me and being a huge help that night!

Pictures of Red's Here!

Friday March 17th, 2006 - St. Patty's Day! - Another great party hosted by owner Mary Lou and yours truly. Lots of people came in for a fun and friendly alternative to the over-crowded mess associated with certain other bars on this day!!

Friday December 31st, 2005 - The New Year's Eve Party! What a blow-out with a champagne toast, party hats, food, noisemakers, and of course the best music around!

Friday December 16th, 2005 - THE Christmas Party! A full bar + a great food spread from Mary Lou + the fun Christmas music + plenty of Holiday Cheer = 1 Great Party!

Saturday October 29th, 2005 was our Halloween Party. We enjoyed a great crowd and they enjoyed the music, requests, and of course the Halloween trivia contest complete with prizes from Miller beer.

Thursday March 17th, 2005 - St. Patty's Day! - Lots of fun with the traditional food, green beer, and drink specials galore! If you're sick of the OVER-HYPED bars and having to listen to Irish music ALL DAY LONG, then come on out to Red's next year. Not only can you hear whatever you want, but you can actually get to the bar and get a drink here!