"It’s been a good long run..."

After 33 years of perfecting my craft as a mobile DJ/MC, traveling countless miles, and recording thousands of unforgettable moments, the time has finally come for me to hang up the old headphones. I have been so blessed to work in this field and in radio broadcasting for the past four decades. Now as I turn the big 6-0, I have decided to step down from the stage, join the crowd, and crossfade into my next chapter of life.

Retirement is profoundly bittersweet when your career has been a labor of love. That's especially true when your entire job was anchoring other people's joy and orchestrating true human connection. I can’t help but feel a sense of melancholy and loss, alongside the consoling relief of resting. While the physical grind has brought me to a halt, the memories we made will keep playing on repeat.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for trusting me with your most important days, and for letting me be the soundtrack to your lives, your weddings, your parties, and your milestones. The greatest privilege of my life was setting the mood for your happiest moments. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching you smile, laugh, dance, and celebrate, all from behind the DJ booth. There is no greater view in the world, and it has been a beautiful journey.

To my princess, my sweet wife, Wendy Marie… I could never have made it this far, nor could I make it another day, without your steadfast love, support, and encouragement. I can’t thank you enough for all your help over the years. From organizing bridal parties for grand entrances and keeping itineraries on track, to leading the dancing and powering through those grueling load-ins and load-outs, my DJ gigs truly wouldn't have been the same without you. You are my partner, companion, and best friend forever, and I am grateful to God for blessing me with you. I will continue to assist you with your mobile massage service until you are ready to retire from your labor of love. I’m looking forward to what the good Lord has in store for our future together. I love you dearly!

The slogan for my Custom Music Service was “Tasteful Tunes for the Time of Your Life!” Thanks again to everyone for giving me the time of my life! 

As always, I will leave you with one more song from a renowned and favorite artist of mine, Bruce Hornsby. The lyrics sum up much of what I am feeling right now, and this live encore performance is the best version I’ve ever heard.

Godspeed,

Dale Bryan

“This is my swan song, I'm gone, gone…”