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Jonny got started in the music business working at Kiss 95.1 here in Charlotte, NC in the promotions department at Kiss 95.1 and K-104.7 doing live events and "Remotes" in the business. He eventually he worked his way up to being On the Air as “Jonny Tango”. In October 2006, Jonny was having lunch in the break room at the station when he struck up a conversation with one of his producers who used to work for SSS. Jonny says, “We got to talking about our plans for the weekend, and he mentioned he would be DJ'ing a wedding at Firethorne Country Club that Saturday.” That piqued his interest, so that Saturday Jonny tagged along, and the next weekend he did a wedding with Vinny and Neil at the Charlotte Speedway Club, and the rest is history! Photo Credit: Beautiful Mess Photography  Jonny has been very successful with us and in the industry because he has a love for music and putting on great events that create unique experiences. Jonny says, “I love what I do, a...

This week we are going to shine our spotlight on one of our favorite rustic venues in North Carolina! The Farm at Brusharbor and their newest venue, The Farmstead, are located in Mt. Pleasant, NC. The barns are located on the family’s 350-acre working cattle farm, but that does not mean they are not up to wedding par. Both are climate controlled and have multiple ceremony site options for happy couples. The rustic feel of the farm is the perfect venue for an outdoor wedding with an inside barn reception. The scenic views and sunsets are absolutely breathtaking making it the perfect wedding backdrop. The venues are both completely referral based, which proves their constant positive reviews! We understand how important being a referral based company is, and we personally have never had less than an outstanding experience with either venue and their entire team.  Photo Credit: Angela Tucker Photography The team at this family farm are nothing short of amazing! Being a very...

This week we are shining our spotlight on our very own West Virginia gal! You all know her, love her, and frequently see her out and about representing our Split Second Sound name! Her creativity, thought, and effort she puts into each one of our events is unmatched! Not only does she work with each bride and groom to ensure they have the perfectly matched DJ and tunes for their wedding day, but she also contributes to the light-hearted fun in the office environment. Sarah, our Brand & Event Manager, has worked at Split Second Sound for almost two years and handles the event planning, sales, branding, and networking. Sarah moved to Charlotte two years ago for a job she ended up hating because she was limited in creativity and had no social interaction. A friend of Sarah’s reached out to Vinny to see if he knew of anyone hiring to get back into the industry she loves, and Vinny set up what was supposed to be a short phone call with him to see what she was about. Sarah says, “V...

Photo Credit: Kristen Privette Caroline got her start in the High Country, but has been planning weddings in Charlotte for almost four years now. While attending ASU, she majored in Public Relations, which included event planning, and minored in Entrepreneurship. To gain experience in the wedding industry, Caroline did an internship planning weddings in Boone and the surrounding area, but after planning her parents 25th Wedding Anniversary, Caroline found her true passion for planning events that celebrate others in any shape or form!        Photo Credit: Allure Photography                                                                                                Caroline is a people person and enjoys how every e...

Mike Glass comes to us at SSS for many years, but has always been involved with music since he was a young boy. He grew up playing the piano and saxophone from elementary to high school, but eventually his brother started a DJ group and he tagged along. He DJ’d his way through high school and college and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. Why give up on such a unique talent that you have such a passion for?! When Mike moved to Charlotte as a teacher, he took a 10K pay cut. He was looking for a way to make extra money and returning to his DJ roots seemed like the best route. Mike says, “I was fortunate enough to respond to an ad and had an opportunity to interview with Vinny. What stuck out to me was the sense of family he portrayed. DJs were sticking with Split for 10 years and beyond. With the crazy egos we DJs can have, you have to be a good person to keep people around that long.” Mike’s flexibility makes him stand out within our company. Mike says, “You can find...

Photo Credit: Cheyenne Schultz Photography  The Ritz-Carlton, a luxury hotel located in the heart of the Queen City, is a perfect venue for weddings, corporate and non-profit events and is particularly known for hosting your dream wedding in the Urban Garden. Kim Werner, the Senior Catering Sales Manager, has worked for the company for fifteen years and has made her mark on this unmatched uptown top notch venue.  Photo Credit: Old South Studios Kim works with her team of Special Events Managers to provide impeccable service for each event booked at The Ritz-Carlton. In addition to outstanding service, the Ritz is also known for their amazing food. Everything is in house catering, which makes the planning process easier on the client. Kim and her team are known to go above and beyond for their clients and are very quick to respond - Two major factors to keep in mind when choosing your venue! Photo Credit: Cheyenne Schultz Photography  This contempo...

Let’s shine the spotlight on Derek this week! Derek started DJing at the young age of 15 years old when he took over a friend’s family DJ business. Through going to gigs with them, he fell in love with music. Derek met Vinny while running in a 10K that he was DJing. At first, Vinny did not have a spot for Derek within the company, but Derek was very determined to join the SSS Family and did not give up. He actually showed up at Vinny’s house to play for him and to be considered as a SSS DJ. After seeing his skills and attention to detail, Vinny knew he had to give him a shot. He went through our extensive training process like all DJs with us, and now Derek has been with us for eleven years. He contributes his success in this industry and with Split Second Sound to the dedication of our DJs and the drive to get better at every single event. When asked what characteristics make him stand out as a DJ, Derek said, “I believe in being extremely prepared at each event. I wa...