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“DJ-ing” to the top: Joseph Boyer FRANCIS RACINE francis.racine@eap.on.ca
place started fighting,” he said, uttering chuckles. “There were ambulances outside and bouncers busy everywhere.” A more recent experience that left him stunned at the time is an event he now chooses to laugh about. “I was in my booth, which is opened, so that people can talk to me,” he explained. “This woman was trying to talk to me, but the big speakers next to me were so loud, I couldn’t hear her. I mo- tioned for her to come around and see me. She suddenly grabbed the plastic cover protecting my equipment and she tried throwing it at me!” Thankfully, the DJ was able to reach for the object and hold it. He later learned that the woman exited the club, only to be arrested by law enforce- ment officials. The love of music started seemingly over- night for the upbeat man. “I used to be involved in a lot of sports,” he admitted. “I played a lot of basketball. But, coming from a single parent family, I had to stop playing many sports, because it was too expensive. That’s when I turned to music.” Boyer highlights that as soon as he heard ever altered song, he fell in love with the idea of being a disk jockey. “I just love enter- taining people, I truly do.” Having moved to Cornwall from his na- tive Calgary some time ago, the entertainer “Doing this helped me a lot when I was younger,” admitted Boyer. “It (DJ-ing) kept me out of trouble.”
Standing in his little booth at theVuNight- Spot, Joseph Boyer feels like he’s on top of the world. He’s part of a rare breed here in Cornwall, one of the city’s only resident disk jockey (DJ). “I started like everyone else,” explained the man, smiling. “I was doing some wed- dings and corporate events. Then I was ap- proached by the Vu. I’m now their resident DJ. I’m there every weekend.” Although being a DJ might be a lot easier than it once was, thanks to considerable ad- vancement in technology, the Calgary na- tive is quick to point out that one still needs to practice, in order to become a master of his art. “It has become easier, thanks to computers,” he said. “When I DJ, I have two laptops next to me. They help us to syn- chronize and store our music. But even then, you still have to practice.” There are several different types of disk jockeys. Some, who are employed by ra- dio stations, introduce and play music dur- ing broadcasts, where club DJ’s, like Boyer, play a selection of music in bars, nightclubs and parties. Mobile DJ’s, on the other hand, travel with their sound systems and attend several events, often acting as master of ceremonies. When asked what has been his most memorable time, the man points to two dif- ferent events. “One time, at a different club I was working at, it seemed as if the whole
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admits that the Seaway City has grown on him. “I love it here,” he said, smiling. “After graduating from College, I went back to my hometown, thinking I could get a job there. But I realized that I wanted to be a disk jock- ey, and Cornwall is a great place to be one.” His passion has also made him travel. He’s seen much of Canada, having toured with a hypnotist, calling himself Sailesh. “It was great,” explained Boyer. “I got to meet great people and we even appeared on the Mike Bullard Show!” Wanting to reach the kids “Doing this helped me a lot when I was younger,” admitted Boyer. “It (DJ-ing) kept Joseph Boyer, the resident DJ for The Vu Linda Wilson, directrice exécutive du bureau de tourisme pour Cornwall et des comtés avoisinants, estime qu’une coupe de 50 000 $ dans le budget serait dévas- tatrice. « C’est comme un centre commercial, a- t-elle expliqué. Cornwall est le plus gros magasin et les comtés sont des petites boutiques. Bien que les petites boutiques s’épanouissent, elles ont quand même be- soin du plus gros magasin pour survivre. » Bien que le comité du budget de la Ville ait approuvé la demande de 181 144 $ ven- ue du bureau, le conseiller André Rivette a
me out of trouble.” The man is therefore now trying to establish a small disk jockey school, here in Cornwall, in the hopes of getting kids to follow not only their passion, but to also help guide them. “I’d love to rent a small room somewhere in the city and bring all my equipment in,” he said. “I want to give lessons.” Although his goal has yet to be reached, Boyer, himself a hard worker, knows full well that great things come to those who wait. “I’m just so thankful of the support the com- munity has given me so far!” he said, still sporting a wide smile.
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