Con became interested in DJing when he first heard the scratching in Herbie Hancock’s “Rocket” at a young age in Massachusetts. He began getting serious in 1999, and moved to New York City in 2002 to DJ. He has since played major venues including The Knitting Factory, The Bitter End, Galapagos, The Hudson Theater on Broadway, Williamsburg Hall of Music - even Grand Central Station. His favorite gig was an afterparty he did for The Roots. He has also worked with a variety of bands and artists as an accompanying turntablist, both in-studio and on stage.

In 2008 he started working with 74 Events and has experience with everything from bhangra to rock to hip-hop to electronic and top 40. He currently DJs private events exclusively.

Originally from the north of England, James Arnold (aka DJ Agent Trevor) has been collecting and playing out his favorite soulful selections to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for almost twenty years. As a teenager, James was always fascinated with various forms sample- based music. This grew into regular record-shopping trips to nearby Manchester and eventually inspired James to become a DJ and producer. He moved to Brooklyn in 2006, and has since played at venues throughout the Metro Area.

James moved into private events soon after moving to NYC and has DJed well over 500 weddings in his career as well as dozens of corporate events. These days, most of James’ professional time outside of private events is spent in his studio, collaborating with vocalists, musicians and other DJs.

Growing up in Miami Beach, Vida was the girl with headphones on everywhere she went. By middle school, if she wasn’t making mixtapes for her friends, she was probably buying music for lunch instead of food. Vida moved to NYC in 2004 and her first gig here was at Home Sweet Home in 2008. From that first night, she was offered a weekly slot at Happy Ending Lounge, which lasted almost two years. Vida soon began playing underground dance parties mostly in Williamsburg and the Lower East side and quickly expanded to play large nightclubs, corporate clients, fashion shows, in store events, and eventually weddings. Vida prides herself on her ability to play to any crowd. She is happy to showcase her favorite songs when the party calls for it, but is just as inspired playing what people in the room want to dance to. Vida’s reputation is consistent and her goal has been to make every event as fun as possible. Vida now resides in both NYC and Miami.

Duane's musical journey began at the age two: his father says he was immediately attracted to the sound of Bob Marley coming from the family’s stereo – and it’s been all downhill since. At age 14, Duane moved with his family from Brooklyn to the Midwest and he soon became the youngest radio DJ in Nebraska. He returned to New York in 1996 and became a manager at Other Music, New York’s best known independent record store.

He was a founder of the popular Negroclash party at APT featuring ‘80s R&B and disco tracks. He’s also well-versed in funk, soul, hip-hop, house and indie rock. He also produces and remixes records with a partner under the name Bim Marx.

Originally from Argentina, Priscila began DJing 11 years ago and she has trained with some of NYC’s top DJs including Noumenon, Dirty Digits, and 2X USA DMC Champion DJ Esquire. In February of 2016, Priscila and Noumenon joined forces and co-founded Brooklyn Took, a monthly event in Crown Heights, which has grown to be one of Brooklyn’s most popular dance parties. She is also the founder of “This Party Has No Name”, a bi-monthly event where DJs showcase a music palette they don’t get to play on a regular weekend-basis curated for dancers and music lovers. Priscila is also the resident DJ for New York’s hottest Latinx party Perreo Intenso, as well as the headlining DJ for the famous Tarot: Bad Bunny themed night.

During the 2020 quarantine, Priscila started live streaming on Twitch her newly curated visual-radio-show titled PLANET ROGUE, where she was able to connect with a brand new audience, globally. Known for her flawless transitions and fearless approach to her performances, Priscila’s ability to connect with an audience is unmatched and one to be experienced. She has the ability to make any crowd come alive. Her selections are eclectic, ranging from Top 40, Hop-Hop, R&B, Funk, Disco, Soul, Dancehall, Reggae, Latin Music, House, Pop, 80’s Pop/Rock/NewWave, Motown, Rap (80’s-Current), Jazz, Lounge, Indie Rock, Classic Rock.

Aaron’s (DJ Alias) earliest music memories began while listening to tapes in his Father’s Buick.  The power of that diverse music included Motown, Mozart, Louis Armstrong, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan just to name a few. Those car rides shaped his listening habits, birthing a DJ who now blends between genres the world over.

That said, it was a love for Hip Hop culture that initially brought Alias to the turntables. After receiving a football scholarship to SUNY Buffalo and earning a Master’s Degree in education Alias decided it was time to not just be a fan but also an active participant.  It was not easy leaving his position as a middle school English teacher in 2005 but there was early success and now he is now celebrating his 10th anniversary as a resident DJ at Piano’s (LES) and can also be found spinning regularly at Soda Bar (BK).

At this point in his career, Alias knows how to hold a dance floor for 6 hours straight after playing over 350 weddings.  With clean seamless mixes, and carefully thought out playlists Alias uses the music you love to make your wedding night the most explosive dance party of your life.

Jim Dier (aka Small Change) is a musical addict who has been DJing for over 20 years, with tens of thousands of records in every conceivable genre and time period. Seriously deep crates in funk, jazz, blues, soul, Latin, reggae, dancehall, hip hop, house, breaks, jungle, booty bass, classics, rock n’ roll, punk, vintage RnB, disco, down tempo, ambient, experimental, tropical bass, etc.

In terms of radio, Jim has been involved with WFMU, the world renown freeform station, for 15 years, did shows for the East Village Radio for 3 years, has been involved with BMIR (Burning Man's official station) for 8-9 years, plus guest sets on AOL’s dance station, Giant Step’s Jukebox, Tim Sweeney’s Beats in Space show, WPS1 (PS1 online station, and KUCI in Irvine. 

Out in club land, Jim has played in every possible downtown NYC/BK venue you can think of...swank, underground, big, small–but always funky. He’s also played in LA/SF (Do-Over, Root Down, Funky Sole, Afro Funke, Afrolicious), Germany, France, England, Holland, Burning Man, Pex festival, Australia and Costa Rica.

Jim also runs the ‘Blackcrack List’, an information/resource/email list about record collecting. Its been running for over four years and has over 300 DJs, collectors and black belt crate diggers from around the world.

Jim joined the 74 Events roster in 2014

Joel Lawrence’s earliest music memories are dancing around his parent’s house to Michael Jackson and rapping into his sister’s hairbrush to the Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. It wasn’t long before he was begging his parents for the newest cassette tapes on trips to the local mall.

This boyhood obsession continued all the way through high school and beyond as Joel eventually got involved with college radio at WERS, Emerson College in Boston, hosting a weekly jazz program. It was also during this period that Joel bought himself his first pair of turntables and started collecting records. 

He began DJing in earnest in 2003 following a move to New York City and has been spinning records at bars, clubs, house parties and weddings ever since. In 2006, Joel would step out from behind the turntables to pick up the karaoke mic and become co-host of the inimitable Karaoke Killed the Cat, a long running karaoke dance party.

Today, Joel continues to throw parties in New York City and beyond bringing a warm and energetic touch to dance foors with Hip-Hop, Electronic, Disco, Reggae and Latin sounds. He’s been a resident at Pianos for 10 years and continues to entertain crowds and clients for Columbia University School of Social Work, Cause + Efect, photographer Kareem Black, and the New York City Food and Wine Festival.

Eric Visa began his DJ career back in the early 1990s and has had residencies at various venues on all 5 continents! Originally from Nairobi, Kenya with strong family ties in the UK, Eric has been fortunate enough to play for a wide variety of international clientele and continues to perfect his specialty of seamlessly weaving through multiple genres of music with every set.

Eric has performed at numerous weddings, private affairs, corporate events, conventions, loft parties, award ceremonies, benefits, product launches, fashions shows, and other similarly high-end events with the utmost attention to detail in both sound quality and presentation.

On the weekly New York club & lounge scene, Eric plays everything from Chill out Lounge, Soulful Deep House, Dance Music as well as a great mix of contemporary and old school Hip-Hop, Soul and R&B as well as Urban Top 40, Latin, Rock, Pop, Disco Classics, Eighties, Rare Groove, Big Band, Latin, Reggae and Jazz.

Justin Dawson is a Brooklyn-based, genre-fluid DJ, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Aside from being super friendly, smiley, and generous with hugs, he is an experienced selector, with roots in Chicago’s nightlife scene. He transforms the eclectic into the iconic with his blends of Trap, Nu-Soul, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Dembow, Boogie, forward thinking Hip-Hop, Funk & Breaks, Underground EDM, Disco, Indie Rock, and Deep House. As a former buyer for Chicago’s legendary Gramaphone Records, and years of experience as a DJ, he’s honed his diverse and discriminating tastes, allowing him to both challenge and please his audiences.

Navarro grew up listening to his dad’s vast record collection from the 60s and 70s as well as New York’s best FM radio stations during the 80s and 90s. In high school, he started recording radio broadcasts to study the art of DJing from the pros, and practiced making mixtapes at home. He honed his skills in college radio on the west coast, then moved back east to Brooklyn in 1999. Right away, he got involved with New York’s longest running Hip-Hop radio show; opened up for acts including MF DOOM; and started an independent record label selling mixtapes and releasing original music. 20 years later, his personal record collection has grown to a coveted 15k+. His mixes have been sold all over the globe; and he’s played dozens of shows on NYC’s FM radio stations.

Since 2014, Navarro has held a residency at The Top of The Standard where he soundtracks from sunset dinner jazz to late night disco. And for over a decade, he has held a residency in his Brooklyn neighborhood where he caters to college kids and the community rit large, playing Top 40, Trap, Disco, House and Nostalgia (since 2012.) You can also find him dropping in on some of NY’s most fun dance parties hosted by the likes of DJ DRM, Nickodemus, and Quantic. Navarro is both a champion of your future favorite song, and a conjurer of past songs you forgot you loved.

DJ TRx (Tina Romero)

Tina hasn’t left home without headphones since she received her first Walkman in third grade. Her lifelong obsession with music led to the birth of “DJ TRx” in 2008. She started playing house parties and clubs and soon became a fixture in NYC queer nightlife. Her festive high energy and flair for theatrics eventually led to performances at some the highest-profile events in the city, including the U.S. Open, the Tony Awards, and the official Frozen on Broadway after party. TRx delivers an eclectic blend of genre and style--from Motown to Afrobeats; hip-hop to dance-pop- and knows how to keep diverse crowds happy and dancing all night.

Rok One is a native New Yorker and has played in venues big and small, and along side the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Juan Atkins, Todd Terry, Moby, Z-Trip, Diplo, A-Trak, Flosstradamus, Pete Rock, DJ Muggs, The Juan MacLean, Honey Dijon, Holy Ghost! and many more.

Rok’s musical tastes encompass everything from 80’s pop, disco, funk, soul, rock and hip-hop, to the more underground sounds of house, techno, electronic & indie dance. He maintains a bunch of residencies (The Woods, Kinfolk, The Freehold) and has also DJed VH1’s ocumentary “Planet Rock,” “The Dirty Durty Diary” Magazine’s Issue #1 release party with Larry Clark & Tiffany Limos, Calvin Klein Fashion Week parties, the Saatchi & Saatchi holiday boat party. He also opened up for the late great DJ AM on multiple occasions, and regularly guest appears at The Rub (arguably the best party in NYC).

When not DJing weddings or club events, Rok focuses on his monthly Synthpop party “Fine Time”. He is also one half of the duo Black Russian (who have released remixes for Escort, Lana Del Rey & The Phenomenal Handclap Band).

Miles Francis is an artist and producer born and raised in Manhattan, New York. From their first drum lessons at age 6 to performing at Carnegie Hall, they have dedicated their life to music: touring the world as a member of Antibalas, Will Butler + Sister Squares and EMEFE; releasing an album as a solo artist in 2022, which Billboard called "quirky and indelible;" and playing on stages and late night TV with artists such as Sharon Jones, Angelique Kidjo, The Roots, Nile Rodgers and more.

Around 2014, Miles began DJing afterparties while on tour and quickly grew a style all their own. Whether it's 2000s throwback jams, 90s hip hop classics, 80s diva pop or 70s Afrobeat - even adding live percussion when the mood strikes - there are no bounds to Miles’ creativity as a selector. Miles maintained a years-long monthly residency at Tribeca's Belle Reve and spun on The Lot Radio before signing on with 74 Events in 2018.

Preston is a Washington DC native that began performing in Theatre and Television at an early age and has appeared in Broadway shows such as Memphis the Musical and Motown as well as television credits for Smash! And Flesh and Bone. Having a great background in theatre has given great opportunities to DJ opening night parties for many Broadway shows. Preston has had a passionate desire to make sure crowds enjoy themselves when on a stage, on screen or behind turntables! “It is my mission to go above and beyond and make sure my clients receive the best experience visually and sonically.”

Preston has DJed on tour for Raphael Saadiq throughout the country and has also had the pleasure to DJ high profile events like The Democratic National Committee for Hillary Clinton at the following venues. Radio City Music Hall, Webster Hall, and Cipriani Wall Street and many more. Preston can’t wait to take his passion for music to your private event and is ready to turn any couple’s wedding into a full on dance party riot!

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dan Tipton was always drawn to the Hip-Hop and Dancehall blasting out of passing cars. With a background in Jazz and Classical piano and the influence of musicians in his family, he developed an early taste for a wide range of music. First hitting the decks in 2012, he developed his craft at Scratch DJ Academy and further expanded his knowledge working at the Turntable Lab record store.

He enjoys the balancing act of crowd pleasing and trying to take people to new places; bringing the energy of some newer hits with trips down memory lane. He’s held residencies at Friends and Lovers, Bembe, and Bed Vyne Brew, played in LA and London, and opened for the likes of Dam Funk, DJ Spinna, Stretch Armstrong, Bobbito Garcia, Natasha Diggs, and Grand Wizard Theodore.

In addition to DJing, Dan creates original production, sample based production, remixes, and edits and you can catch his radio show every 2nd Wednesday at 1pm on Half Moon Radio.

Dre Ovalle’s earliest music memories revolve around the sounds that came out of his mother’s stereo. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, this would include genres that spoke to his Guatemalan heritage (salsa, merengue, bachata) as well as all of the popular music that was accessible on the local radio stations. This included classic rock, freestyle, heavy metal and popular 80s music, all of which had a major impact on Dre.

He was playing guitar by age 14 but, for his 15th birthday, Dre begged for a basic DJ set up and that’s when things got serious. By the age of 18, Dre was DJing underground raves and techno parties in and around Trenton. By 2013, Dre was a full time DJ and also added private events to the mix of music projects he juggles week to week.

Born and raised in Queens NY, Marvin Myers has been DJing professionally for over 20+ years. Growing up in New York City in the 80’s & 90’s has influenced Marvin musically. A former break dancer, gymnast, and stunt skater for Team Rollerblade NYC led him on an incredible adventure touring first with Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Baily Circus, and then Cirque du Soleil (ask him to tell you more, such a dope story).

Marvin says...“Music is everywhere in the city, you can be in any borough and hear Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Salsa, and so on” “It’s limitless and I’m into all of it!” These influences are most apparent in Marvin’s DJ sets as he consistently takes any room and/or event on a full on a journey always culminating into a full on dance party riot.

Jeremy Gibson (DJ Jarlsberg) grew up in downtown NYC & Brooklyn surrounded by the arts, specifically music and dance. His father Jon Gibson, was a founding member of the Philip Glass Ensemble and an influential composer. His mother, Nancy Topf was a successful dancer, so you can only imagine how much great music was played throughout Jeremy’s childhood. Jeremy attended Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art, and Performing Arts as a music major. After graduating from Hampshire College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music & Film, he was signed as a musician to Definitive Jux for his comedy hip hop act “Party Fun Action Committee.” He created the medieval comedic rapping alter ego named “Sir Jarlsberg” and has performed as Sir Jarlsberg internationally.

Jeremy started DJing professionally 18 year ago, spinning at numerous bars and clubs around NYC. Shortly after, he started to work weddings and private events and has been doing that ever since. He takes pride in being able to creatively read crowds, while not pushing his own musical agenda. He has a knack of playing the song you didn’t remember you loved just at the right moment. Some of his favorite genres include: 80’s, Disco, Motown, Soul, Oldies, Latin, Dancehall, Afro Beat, Soca, Classic Reggae, Classic R&B, 90’s-2000’s R&B, Old School Hip-Hop, Trap, Classic House,EDM, Electronic, Pop from all eras, Rock, Lounge, and Country.

Stef Nava has been making her mark as a DJ in the downtown music scene for over a decade. Multi-talented and versatile, this native New Yorker is a self-taught musician known for her impeccable ear, seamless mixes and her extensive musical knowledge. Her formidable skills have landed her long standing residencies at The W Hotels and Gurneys Resorts in Montauk, New York. Her long list of clients include Ferrari, Karl Lagerfeld, Rebecca Minkoff, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Smirnoff, Jameson, Esquire Magazine, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Marie Claire, Vibe Magazine, Billboard, M&M’s, Ted Baker, and LeSportsac to name a few. She has opened up for acts and shared the stage with star talents such as Janelle Monae, Kelly Rowland, Mark Ronson, Mix Master Mike and DJ Scratch. Her artistry goes beyond just DJing. Her list of acting credits include featured roles in Law and Order SVU, Dennis Leary’s Rescue Me, the Robert Deniro directed film The Good Shepherd, and a campaign for Venus Gillette razors.

Growing up in Florida, Dan was a prodigy on both piano and guitar and, after falling in love with hip hop, he moved on to a pair of turntables and never looked back. In college, Dan got involved at Florida State University’s radio station, WVFS, where his DJ career was officially set in motion. Learning to quickly expand outside of hip-hop, Dan started
holding several residencies in clubs across his college town spinning Top 40, Dance Reggae and 80s parties.

Dan’s passion for music led him around the world as a DJ Ambassador for the U.S. Dept. of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, leading workshops across Southeast Asia. He is also the main force at Scratch DJ Academy, working as the director of the New York City academy since 2014.

Having spun over 250 weddings, he has experience with hip-hop, bhangra, Top 40, electronica, Latin, rock, soul and pretty much any other genre that can be conjured up. He has worked with clients such as Nintendo, the US Open and the Cosmopolitan Casino in Las Vegas and plays at Governors Ball in NYC and the A3C Music Festival in Atlanta
yearly. He is the current NYC DJ City Cut to Cut champion & 2014 DMC Vice-Champion for NYC.

Born and raised in Queens, Wali Alviar possesses a rare combination of versatile skills and party persona. In the early 2000’s, he won a DJ battle on MTV, which lead to a feature on MTV’s TRL. This notoriety paved the way to international DJ opportunities as well as numerous corporate tours with MTV, Volkswagen, Heineken, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Having rocked events in over 40 US states, Wali (aka DJ Daddy Dog) performed with Jennifer Lopez and Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface as well as opened for Joan Jett, Public Enemy, and Lady Gaga and he has also been hired to spin for celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Mary J. Blige.

DJ Daddy Dog started incorporating iconic scenes from television and movies synced to audio into his repertoire. He studied video editing and has been accredited as an Apple Certified Pro in Final Cut Pro. His unique DJ style layered with visual clips led him to win a Video DJ award in 2012. Besides being an accomplished DJ/VJ. Wali shared his music expertise teaching the art form at Scratch DJ Academy and Dubspot. On top of all of that, Wali has DJed hundreds of weddings and private events over the years and loves to collaborate with couples to curate a memorable musical experience.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn, Mark Wolf has quickly become one of New York’s most sought-after DJ/Producers. Having played at nearly every venue from Williamsburg to Midtown, he recently took his talents to create a mix for Eminem’s satellite radio station Shade 45. His resident DJ sets at destinations like Common Ground, Make Believe, Freehold, and Kind Regards caught the eye of major corporate clients like Related, WeWork, and Republic, who have all had him play their events.

Currently, Wolf’s party series at the SoHo Grand Hotel is one of the most coveted in the city- reaching the hotel’s capacity every time. Mark has made a name for himself behind the decks by lighting crowds up with live mashups that absolutely shreds the dance floor. If his opening performances at clubs like Somewhere Nowhere and in the artist lounges of festivals like Governors Ball and The Meadows are any indication, Wolf is here to stay.

Born and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, Daniel's love of music began when he was still in diapers. Every Saturday morning his father would dance with baby Daniel in arm to the sounds of weekly funk and soul broadcast on Newark's WBGO. Music always played a major role in Daniel's life, from frequenting punk shows in high school, to his fascination with the family's jazz record collection. In 1999 he bought his first set of turntables which set him on the path as DJ BLT.

In 2007 Daniel moved to NYC and began DJing bars, clubs, corporate events and of course, weddings. Daniel currently hosts a roving loft party called Party Line, which has been running for seven years, featuring an eclectic selection of dance music. Daniel also jointly owns a small online record shop with an inventory of over 50,000 records.

Born and raised in Chicago, Cornell has been around music since taking his first step as an infant. The story goes he learned how to turn on the stereo, put on headphones, and rock out while in diapers...before uttering his first words! He was destined to become a DJ. He began collecting music in high school and in college he taught himself how to DJ, effortlessly and naturally, like that of a prodigy (hence, how he got his name, DJ CprodG). Being a DJ for over 20 years, he has blessed dance floors at various lounges, bars and venues in NYC and beyond.

Born and raised in West Orange, NJ, Anthony’s earliest music memories run deep as his father was a professional guitar player. The sounds of Roy Orbison, Elvis and The Drifters would mingle with Springsteen and other classic rock through both practice sessions as well as what was played on vinyl around the house.

By high school, Anthony’s passion for music led him to his cousin’s house, who was a professional DJ. This initiated his passion for hip hop and all the other popular sounds of the 90s. Having caught the DJ bug, Anthony eventually DJed his first event in 2001 and has since DJed hundreds of weddings and private events. He is an enthusiastic and highly skilled DJ who has worked alongside Kevin Hart and DJ Yonny from 92.3 FM. Anthony’s remarkable ability to read the crowd and his skills in adapting to any environment provides him with an edge that sets him apart from most DJs.

Joel cut his DJing teeth on college radio while he was still in high school, and hasn’t stopped spinning since. For over twenty years, he’s established a standard of excellence at various venues around NYC including Club Doubles at the Sherry Netherland Hotel, Brook Club, Bowlmor Lanes in Times Square, Poco, and Redemption. Also, as a professional drummer who has toured this country and Europe, Joel has a well-rounded and broad understanding of how to move any crowd in all kinds of settings.

Known for his versatility, Joel has a natural intuition that stems from an inherent feel for rhythm. A second-generation musician, Joel’s wide knowledge of music informs his ability to create the right tone in any event, and his latent sense of beat and groove are unparalleled. Joel is comfortable spinning disco, house, top 40, hip hop, rock, jazz... whatever it takes to inject an event with the right energy.

Music has always been a passion for James. From an early age, he was consuming music in all of its forms - concerts, searching through record stores’ bins and making and sharing mix tapes. He began DJing in college and soon met DJs Porkchop and Dirtyfinger, combining forces to play bars and clubs as well as larger events and block parties. Their events were written up in The New York Times and Paper Magazine, and the three became known for their free-form, mixed-genre format.

Since then, James has DJed at venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn. In January 2011, a series of themed warehouse parties with the Swimming Cities group were named #1 in the city in Time Out New York’s “5 Best Parties” feature. James has also appeared on WNYU and WFMU, and currently has residencies at The Wythe Hotel, Tandem Bar, and the Commodore.

Carver, a native of Minneapolis, developed an early fascination with music. From memorizing lyrics and reading liner notes to passionately singing along with every song on the radio, his musical journey began.

Despite working as an Electrical Engineer for a decade, Carver's love for music grew stronger, eventually prompting him to leave his stable job behind in pursuit of his dream as a DJ. In 2013 he made the move to New York City, where he embraced opportunities to showcase his talents as a DJ at various venues, including nightclubs, bars, lounges, weddings, and corporate events.

As his career progressed, Carver's DJing ventures expanded beyond NYC, taking him to Africa, Canada, Europe, and South America. Notably, he has performed at more than 350 weddings, adding to his diverse portfolio.

In addition to his extensive musical journey, Carver currently holds a residency at Vig Bar, located in Soho, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. His Vig Bar residency has become a highlight of the local nightlife scene, attracting music enthusiasts and partygoers from all over.

Originally from Washington, D.C., Derek started DJing in college but got more serious with his lifelong love affair with music once he moved to Boulder, Colorado after undergrad. There, he was an integral component of the small but passionate dance music scene. Longing for new career challenges, Derek moved to Brooklyn in 2019. His DJ sets are incredibly eclectic and include high energy Boogie, Funk, Balearic, Disco, House and Techno along with accessible pop and nostalgic high school and college throwbacks.

In 2020 he founded the label, Broad Channel, as an outlet to release his productions and push the sound further. After recently wrapping a 5 year long, monthly radio show on Internet Public Radio called “Morning Fever” he has now started a new monthly show at The Face Radio in Brooklyn. In 2021 he expanded into an educator role, as a course instructor for Garnish Music Production School in downtown Brooklyn, and is currently teaching vinyl DJ classes at Superior Elevation. And, of course, Derek can also be found turning weddings and private events all over NYC and the Metro Area into full on dance party riots!

Ben Carlin began studying music at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and became, at age five, the school’s youngest student. By the time he was a teenager, he was a well-versed classical pianist, but gravitated toward hip-hop, to him the most vibrant form of music at the time – and certainly the most prevalent in his neck of the woods. He began rapping and building an extensive record collection, which led him to explore the art of DJing, which he has now done professionally for over a decade.

As a musician Ben appreciates how different genres can work together and he brings that understanding to the job every time he places a needle on a record. This combination of technical skill and music theory creates a seamless vibe that can rock any type of party regardless of the guests’ age or background. He can be found most weekend nights spinning classic funk and soul all over the metro area. He also finds time to DJ 40 to 50 weddings a year.