
Ken E
Known for his past wizardry as a premiere lighting programmer
at some of Chicago's hottest dance clubs, such as Vortex, Fusion,
Crobar, Roscoes, and Hunters. Although DJ Ken-E's name has been
known in the Chicago club scene for over 10 years, he exhibits
a strong and steady climb in the Chicago DJ scene through his
residencies at popular gay dance clubs from Roscoes in the heart
of Chicago's Boystown to Hunters Dance Club in the greater Chicagoland
area.
Mark Vallese
Cel Block (Chicago)/ The DunesResort (Saugatuck) I went to a "disco"
for the first time back in 1978 and from the moment I stepped
in those doors, I was hooked. This years marks my 25th year as
a club DJ and I still love spinning music today as much, if not
more so, than the day I started. In Chicago, I've worked at numerous
clubs,including Broadway Ltd., Carols Speakeasy, Loading Dock,
Christopher Street, Manhole, Vortex and Deeks. For the past 5
years I've had a residency at Cell Block, a leather/levi club
located in the heart of Boystown.
Michael
Serafini
Undoubtedly one of the unsung heros of Chicago's underground dance
music scene, Michael Serafini has been spinning in countless clubs
to countless crowds for over ten years. As one of the head managers
and buyers at Gramaphone Records since 1995, Michael's influence
on the Chicago scene can not be understated. Stylistically speaking,
Michael is an innovator. His sets are a hypnotic blend of deep
and progressive grooves, with it's eyes on the future while still
maintaining a respect for the past.
Greg Haus
DJ Greg Haus has been part of Chicago's electronic music scene
since the early '90s, Spinning at such diverse clubs as Berlin,
Dome Room, Neo, & Crobar. His musical selections tend to be
edgy but accessible - electro, progressive, break beat, hard house
and beyond. "Cosmix" at Berlin, his current Friday night
residency, has been a popular late night destination for over
5 years. Greg occasionally spins on Saturdays as well, when he's
not playing guest spots at various clubs throughout the country.
DJ Lu-Lu's
For those of you who have known me through the years, have noticed,
that the last 10 years have been a wonderful growing experience
in my career. During this growing period I have had the honor
of working for bars like Spin, Roscoes, Icon, Qwest, Circuit,
Zentra and now, reside at Charlie's. I have and hope to continue
having the pleasure of working with quite a few great Djs throughout
the years.
I remember like it was yesterday, back in 1988, when I was just
a customer at Bistro Too. I have always loved music but I never
imagined that I would be where I am today.
Timmy Loop
Timmy grew up listening to the radio. Classic Rock and Country
influenced his earliest musical beginnings. By the mid-80's, WGCI
and WBMX began broadcasting a High Energy sound that would soon
be called House. He was hooked. Timmy can be found as a resident
every Thursday at Cocktail, Friday's at Spin, Saturday's at Atmosphere,
along with occasional guest spots at other clubs around Chicago.
Timmy has developed a sound for everyone. He is known for House,
but his broad range of styles creates a unique sound at each venue
he plays. e keep the crowd alive.
Freddie Bain
Freddie Bain is one of Chicago's premier disc jockeys. A 15 year
veteran behind the decks, his many talents are not confined to
the turntables. The dance music industry continues to benefit
from Freddie's promotional and entertainment events, his artist
representation and magazine editing, as well as his uncanny ability
to promote and break new music. Currently, Freddie holds club
residencies at both Cocktail, a popular destination located in
the frenzied Halsted Street nightlife corridor.
Jungle
Jorge
Originally born in Cuba in 1961, Jorge has Been living on Chciago's
Northwest side since 1967. His earliest musical influences came
from a radio station called WLS in the late 60's and early 70's.
The Beatles were still on rotation. Rock, Mowtown/soul, and country
also had had a big influence on him. Growing up, the late 70's
brought about disco. As time went on Jorge was introduced to "Hot
Mixes" on the radio and eventually influenced by "The
Hot Mix 5." He can currently be heard at Roscoe's,Spin, Steamworks,
and Atmosphere.