Showing posts with label music videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music videos. Show all posts

Monday, 28 August 2017

Andy Alligators Brings Family Fun to the Neighborhood

To most residents of Norman Oklahoma, Andy Alligators is a place to escape, enjoy time with their families and experience an adventure—without having to leave the community.

In 2007, the Allison family recognized a need for a family entertainment center in their hometown. “At the time there wasn’t anywhere like that in Norman,” explains Kyle Allison, General Manager of Andy Alligators. “We wanted to build something that was family driven, and we had 25-years of experience running Allison’s Fun Inc., which involved planning and hosting events like company picnics—we’d provide the entertainment, tables, tents, rides, etc., so it was a natural fit.”

Andy Alligators is open year-round and consists of go-karts, an arcade, climbing wall, bumper cars, laser tag, and a recently added waterpark. In addition to the many attractions, the fun park features a fast-casual family restaurant. “A lot of people will come because of a specific attraction, but we’ve structured our packages to help them enjoy everything,” adds Kyle.

“One of the things that makes Andy Alligators unique, is that we rely on return customers more-so than tourism; most of our visitors are local families,” he explains. “We really focus on guest experience.”


Word-of-mouth is a key piece of Andy Alligators’ marketing strategy, as well as local advertising, and hosting special themed events at the park—one of their most popular being Pirates and Princesses Night. “We’ll also do advertisements on our sound system,” adds Kyle, “it always helps drive attendance at those events.”

Creating a family friendly atmosphere is a big key to Andy Alligators’ success—and music is a crucial element to creating the perfect vibe. “Our music is fun, vibrant, and really creates that atmosphere and energy,” says Kyle. “When people come to visit, it’s important that they’re emerged in that atmosphere and that our music selection excites the audience. It’s great when a song comes on and gets the kids dancing—it’s an easy and inexpensive way to amplify the fun.”

“One of my favorite things about running Andy Alligators is getting out into the park and seeing all the kids having fun and enjoying what we created. We do so much behind the scenes works, it’s nice to see all the families having fun,” he adds.


To learn more about Andy Alligators, visit andyalligators.com

To learn more about how your music, music video and digital signage can help to create the perfect vibe in your family entertainment center, visit fecmusic.com

Tuesday, 29 March 2016

Pop and Classic Music Mixes: 5 Great Music Mixes for April, 2016

-          From Steve Earley, Blog Contributor


The overall consensus throughout the roller skating industry is that the first quarter of 2016 has been very profitable and many facilities have reported numbers that have not been seen in years. We want to make sure that your rink can continue the climb by supplying the best options for your session programming.

April's FEC Mixes are full of great current pop music intertwined with the classics for all of your guest's enjoyment. We suggest that your Program Manager (DJ) utilize the mixes that do not include overlaid pre-recorded announcements. This is a beneficial tool to allow the employees to focus on their own messages on the microphone while having professional flowing music.

For those sessions that may not have many guests or if your session is lacking a trained DJ, the mixes with announcements give those paying customers the experience they deserve.
Industry entertainment leader Steve Earley programs monthly Megamixes geared to specific sessions for fecMusic SK8 subscribers. You will find the Steve Earley Megamixes in the Infotainment/Megamixes section of your fecMusic SK8 player.

FEC MIXES APRIL 2016

MIX 1
Lean On - Major Lazer & DJ Snake
Diamonds - Rhianna
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Roses - The Chainsmokers
Hold On We’re Going Home - Drake
I Got a Woman - Ray Charles
Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
Bang My Head  - David Guetta
Can’t Keep My Hands to Myself - Selena Gomez

MIX 2
Never Forget You  - MNEK & Zara Larsson
Bang Bang - Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora
Stitches - Shawn Mendes
I Knew You Were Trouble - Taylor Swift
Hey Ya - Outkast
On My Mind - Ellie Goulding
Stressed Out - 21 Pilots
Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard

MIX 3
In the Night - The Weeknd
I Know What You Did Last Summer - Shawn Mendes
Let the Groove In - Justin Timberlake
Cake By the Ocean - DNCE
Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith
Sing - Ed Sheeran
How Deep is Your Love - Calvin Harris
Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

MIX 4
Good for You - Selena Gomez
Cheap Thrills - Sia
Boom Clap - Charli XCX
Out Of The Woods  - Taylor Swift
Jealous - Nick Jonas
My House - Flo Rida
Locked Away - Rock City ft. Adam Levine
Hide Away - Daya
Same Old Love - Selena Gomez

MIX 5
Here - Alessia Cara
7 Nation Army - The White Stripes
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber 
California Gurls - Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
When I Hear Music - Debbie Debb
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
Timber - Pittbull ft. Kesha
This Old Heart of Mine - The Isley Brothers
Ex’s and O’s - Elle King




In 1989, Steve acquired his first position at a roller rink and quickly discovered his passion for session programming and the art of skating entertainment. He has worked and managed several skating centers throughout the United States for a majority of his life. Steve is currently the Director of National On-Site Marketing for Sure Grip International and spends his time traveling the country visiting skating centers.