johnmcgonagle, Author at One More Tune DJs

Wedding – Rosa and Richard – WEDFEST (Pathhead Village Hall)

When Rosa and Richard invited me to DJ at their festival themed wedding, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As soon as I passed...

Birthday Party, Playlist & Mixes FAQs

I find myself regularly answering questions about DJing at birthday parties, helping with playlists, and creating mixes. Here’s some handy FAQs. Is a DJ...

Wedding – Jenna and Peter – The Byre at Inchyra

Jenna and Peter got married in July at The Byre at Inchyra, just outside Perth. Sarah Joy Story’s photos do wonderful justice to the...

Wedding – Laura & Stephen – The Haberdashery, Glasgow

Laura and Stephen’s wedding was held at fairly new and very stylish venue The Haberdashery at the Berkeley Suite bit of Sauchiehall Street, a...

Remembering those noughties Glasgow clubs you’d forgotten

I’m sure you’re aware of the media blitz that has surrounded my book “Retired Teenagers: the story of a Glasgow club night“. There’s been...

Wedding – Hayley and Ross – WEST, Glasgow

Hayley and Ross had their wedding reception at WEST. They provided me with a suggested playlist beforehand, but authorised me to “go rogue”. Working...

Wedding – Sharon and Michael – Ballathie House Hotel

Sharon and Michael held their wedding reception at Ballathie House Hotel. We had productive pre-wedding meetings during which Sharon had very clear ideas about the...

The Coronavirus Crumblerating

As a humble Glasgow wedding DJ (and Glasgow birthday party DJ) I wouldn’t dare criticise any UK superstar DJs. But – with the nation...

Mum went to Iceland

First, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Second, if your wedding is still going ahead over the coming months, and I’m booked to DJ, then don’t...

Saluting Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5, and remembering a decade-old Pin Ups party

It’s ten years since Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 played their first ever gig, which was at our old Glasgow “indie, soul, punk & electro...