05/21/2026
48 years ago, my brother Sam and I, at the advice of our dad, Ernie Phipps, kicked off this crazy adventure and called it Cap'n Sam's Mobile Dj Entertainment Service. We were already in the game, thanks to our family business, ERNIE'S MUSIC.
We've rocked thousands of school dances, crushed hundreds of weddings, parties, reunions—you name it, we've done it. We have traveled far and wide. From Nashville to St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Florida, Georgia, the Carolina coast, and everywhere in between.
We've seen it all—beaches, mountains, boat gigs, treehouse parties, barn bashes, even jammed on an aircraft carrier. AND, a featured DJ in a lifetime movie called The Killing Secret, filmed in Charlotte!!
There are some events we've been playing at for over 35 years! And many schools where we played way back in the day, still hit us up for class reunions. Some of those gigs go back 20, 30, even 40 years! The crazy thing is we still rock some of those same schools today.
Around 30 years ago, my brother decided to pursue full-time music ministry, so I took over our business we built, and kept on rockin’!
I've had so many friends thru the years help me out as DJ’s, and “roadies”. We've got so many crazy stories, you wouldn't believe it! (I'm sure some of you know exactly what I'm talking about)🤣
So during all these 48 years, I've never been a club DJ, never did radio gigs, and never worked for a booking agency. Another crazy fact, I don't think I've gone more than 30 days without performing a mobile event. That would be driving to different spots, setting up the gear, jammin out, packing it all back up, and hitting the road home.
It’s been a wild ride, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I feel truly blessed for all the opportunities. I can't thank my Charlotte crew and all my amazing peeps in the Carolinas enough. Looking forward to many more years of kickin’ it with you and your friends on that dance floor. Let's keep the party going!🕺💃
DJ Curt Phipps DJ Jason Newell