Upcoming Events
Ashina Hamilton & Paul Caston
DJ Pauly brings 40 years of DJ knowledge and experience to the 1s and 2s. He was a resident back in the late 80s early 90s at The Riviera (Chicago). He has played many guest spots throughout Chicago and has a passion for music. He is not one to miss.
Ashina is a DJ and beat-maker based in Chicago. Ashina can be found mixing disco, house, soul, and music from various parts of the world. As a producer, Ashina is interested in exploring atmospheres and eccentric grooves, as well as concepts relating to science fiction. These recordings can be found on the Chicago-based label, Sovereign State.
J. Copes
J. Copes is a longtime Punch House selector with a penchant for playing total groovers for any situation. Whether he’s in a club, bar, or more recently, streaming at home, he’s got the appropriate goods. J. Copes can often be found at Punch House playing boogie, disco, house, broken beat, jazz, hip hop, and more.
Street Soul with Kosmo
Mostly vintage chill vibes, R&B, neo soul, hip hop, slow jams, US and UK and more featuring sound selector Kosmo.
Fess Grandiose
Fess Grandiose is a DJ and producer from Chicago who has been playing records and producing beats for over 15 years. Fess has held numerous residencies in Chicago, including Open Beats, a monthly recurring open mic night for electronic music performers that he launched in the city. Every time he takes the decks, his performances are always lively and never resemble those before them, drawing on a wide array of influences to create something genuinely unique.
Mark Fuller
Spinning since 1986, from Chicago Hyde Park neighborhood, Mark Fuller aka DJ Mark Flava, aka Mark Flava, has evolved into one of the most gifted performers within the Hip Hop, Club House, R&B, and Reggae Cultures. Some DJ’s play records and some play tricks, but the versatile skills of Mark Flava will inevitably and consistently move any crowd to a frenzy—a unique and overlooked skill that only few DJ’s have mastered. When Mark Flava explores his mental library of records, the resulting realm of musical sound is unfathomable “flava”. City Alert & Truth Magazine’s 2004 winner of the Top Club DJ Award, DJ Mark Flava has held down long–term DJ Residencies at legendary clubs on two coasts, The Midwest and The East Coast (Funky Buddha Chicago ‘2002-2010, Chicago’s Harry’s Velvet, Sinibar Chicago & Beauty Bar Chicago, in addition to No Name Bar, Union Station & La Renaissance all of Connecticut ’96- ’00). DJ Mark Flava can play for to any crowd’s musical tastes—Country and Rock to Pop, Hip Hop and House…You name the crowd and he can rock them! Mark Flava is the celebrities’ choice of DJ when they come to Chi-town and you can always catch him behind the tables at all of Chicago’s elite A-List engagements.
Sounds Like Fun with DJ Jivefresh
Southside born and raised, Nate Carter was magnetized by DJ culture long before he ever attempted to perform. As a selector with over fifteen years in the game, the artist professionally known as Jivefresh - a veteran of intimate speakeasies, festival mainstages and everything in between - credits his fellow DJs for being as inspiring to his journey as the music itself. His preferred sound aspires to the energy of a basement house party, encompassing a 70s-90s aesthetic of funk, boogie, boom bap, the soulquarian era, groove heavy electronic and tasteful edits/reworks. With a style known as #ModernVintage, a DJ Jivefresh set is open format by design, intentionally unplanned, curated live and intended to find the middle ground between music that’s timeless and music that inevitably will be.
With an insatiable desire to advocate for improved visibility and opportunity for his mentors and peers, In 2018 Nate moved beyond performance to launch Sounds Like Fun; a bespoke curation initiative dedicated to pairing equitable & ethical venues/events with a multi-generational group of the best DJs working from a growing roster of over 60 artists with regional, national and international exposure, all of whom have deep connections with or roots in Chicago. Under the banner of Sounds Like Fun, Nate has worked as curator and music director for event clients like BPM Music Group, Revel Global Events and Salesforce, and spaces such as The Darling, Chit Chat Lounge, McCormick Place and The Walk in, where he's anchored the music program with Logan Square's longest running monthly event since 2017.
While maintaining select availability for savvy private event clients, Jivefresh can be found performing regularly at over a dozen destination lounges, restaurants and hotels in neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area, since 2009.
Resavoir
Will Miller is a jazz trumpeter and composer by training – first via Chicago Public Schools, then Oberlin Conservatory. As an instrumentalist he’s played on recordings by Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Mac Miller, and for several years was a regular member of the indie band Whitney. But since 2016 he has been moving more and more in the direction of all around “producer” – working with an expanded palette of synths, pianos, live and programmed drums in addition to his MIDI-augmented trumpet, he has developed a signature cinematic soul-jazz sound rooted in hip-hop structures, heard through his work on tracks for Eryn Allen Kane, Whitney, Knox Fortune, and SZA’s recently-released album SOS (which spent 10 weeks as the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart).
Cliff Wallace
DJ/Musician/Producer Clif Wallace is never shy of enthusiasm when it comes to the basic need of providing music. As DJ, his sets are as eclectic as his choices of musical discipline as you are bound to hear anything from deep vintage soul, to straight ahead Jazz, to deep rooted Hip Hop and R&B and virtually anything else in between.
Mike Slugs with Dirty Chancleta
Funk, Disco, Dance, Soul, and Golden Era Hip Hop on mostly 45's.
DJ Ca$h Era
A lover of community, connection, and all things Chicago, CaSera Heining, best known as DJ Ca$h Era, continues to shake the room as a multifaceted, internationally recognized, performer. With over 12 years of professional experience, DJ Ca$h Era’s open-format and masterful mixing style has captivated crowds at a large variety of spaces such as nightclubs, bars, music festivals, private events, corporate galas, weddings, and much more.
Winning the title of Chicago’s Best Hip-Hop DJ since 2021 by the Chicago Reader; DJ Ca$h Era is the Official DJ for Nike World Headquarters Pride Network, one of the Official Atrium and Concourse DJs for the Chicago Bulls, on of the Official DJs for the Chicago Sky, member of the Jordan Brand's Global Women's Collective, and current preferred and resident DJ for Chicago’s hottest venues like Broken Shaker, Never Have I Ever, Scarlet Bar, and more. DJ Ca$h Era has worked with notable brands including Jordan, Nike, BET, Chicago Sky, Chicago Cubs, Adidas, Beats by Dre, AT&T, and more. She has also opened for well-known artists including Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Leon Thomas, G Herbo, CeeLo Green, Project Pat, Taylor Bennett, Jamila Woods, Ghostface Killah, and more.
Sexpectations Sex Ed Trivia
Did your high school gym teacher's sex ed truly prepare you for the real world? Come put your knowledge to the test at Sex Ed Trivia night. Join Sexpectations for an evening of facts, fun, and a little friendly competition to see who's "The Best at Sex." We'll cover topics from history to anatomy to pop culture come hang for a good time!
Portions of the night's proceeds will go towards Sexpectations, a Black and brown led Chicago non profit working to bring inclusive, pleasure-centered, accurate sex education to the youth of Chicago.
J. Copes
J. Copes is a longtime Punch House selector with a penchant for playing total groovers for any situation. Whether he’s in a club, bar, or more recently, streaming at home, he’s got the appropriate goods. J. Copes can often be found at Punch House playing boogie, disco, house, broken beat, jazz, hip hop, and more.
BVAX
Vaxter aka BVAX is a multi talented DJ, MC, Recording artist, Host, Actor and Tastemaker.Experiences include events for Hellenic museum, Nike, Super Dry, Jettasetting, Chicago Hustles magazine, The Promontory, Guerrilla Fest, The Sales Force company, WHPK, WZRD, WLUW, UIC Radio, Que4 Radio, S.X.S.W.,Koz Susani Design, Black Public Relations Society, Multi Kuti, The Elbo Room, Jesse White Community Center, Township, North Bar, Merkles, Old Town Social, Duffy's, The Delta, Public Hotel, The Allerton Hotel, Hyde Park Records, Murasaki Lounge, Milwaukee Ave Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Slum Fest, North coast fest, and the Silver Room Block Party. BVAX has also proven to be an exciting opener as the DJ for Mobb Deep, EDO O G, George Clinton, Talib Kweli, Redman and Method man, Brand Nubians, Tha Alkoholiks ,Large Professor, Masta Ace and A Flock Of Seagulls. BVAX is available for private events, weddings and corporate gatherings and parties. BVAX is a mobile flexible disc jockey specializing in Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Disco, House, Dance, Top 40, Retro and Modern classics.
Fess Grandiose
Fess Grandiose is a DJ and producer from Chicago who has been playing records and producing beats for over 15 years. Fess has held numerous residencies in Chicago, including Open Beats, a monthly recurring open mic night for electronic music performers that he launched in the city. Every time he takes the decks, his performances are always lively and never resemble those before them, drawing on a wide array of influences to create something genuinely unique.
Ashina Hamilton & Paul Caston
DJ Pauly brings 40 years of DJ knowledge and experience to the 1s and 2s. He was a resident back in the late 80s early 90s at The Riviera (Chicago). He has played many guest spots throughout Chicago and has a passion for music. He is not one to miss.
Ashina is a DJ and beat-maker based in Chicago. Ashina can be found mixing disco, house, soul, and music from various parts of the world. As a producer, Ashina is interested in exploring atmospheres and eccentric grooves, as well as concepts relating to science fiction. These recordings can be found on the Chicago-based label, Sovereign State.
IG: Paul Caston - @paulycaston / @sovereign__state
Mike Caliber
DJ Mike Caliber is a renowned Event and Club DJ and has played events across the country. He is currently a Weekend Guest Mix Show Dj on 107.5 WGCI, owner of Promo Control Media and Management.
IG: @djmikecaliber
Sounds Like Fun with DJ Jivefresh
Southside born and raised, Nate Carter was magnetized by DJ culture long before he ever attempted to perform. As a selector with over fifteen years in the game, the artist professionally known as Jivefresh - a veteran of intimate speakeasies, festival mainstages and everything in between - credits his fellow DJs for being as inspiring to his journey as the music itself. His preferred sound aspires to the energy of a basement house party, encompassing a 70s-90s aesthetic of funk, boogie, boom bap, the soulquarian era, groove heavy electronic and tasteful edits/reworks. With a style known as #ModernVintage, a DJ Jivefresh set is open format by design, intentionally unplanned, curated live and intended to find the middle ground between music that’s timeless and music that inevitably will be.
With an insatiable desire to advocate for improved visibility and opportunity for his mentors and peers, In 2018 Nate moved beyond performance to launch Sounds Like Fun; a bespoke curation initiative dedicated to pairing equitable & ethical venues/events with a multi-generational group of the best DJs working from a growing roster of over 60 artists with regional, national and international exposure, all of whom have deep connections with or roots in Chicago. Under the banner of Sounds Like Fun, Nate has worked as curator and music director for event clients like BPM Music Group, Revel Global Events and Salesforce, and spaces such as The Darling, Chit Chat Lounge, McCormick Place and The Walk in, where he's anchored the music program with Logan Square's longest running monthly event since 2017.
While maintaining select availability for savvy private event clients, Jivefresh can be found performing regularly at over a dozen destination lounges, restaurants and hotels in neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area, since 2009.
IG: @cxxxvi
Michael Musilli with Ben Landen
When it comes to the art of digging, few embody it as deeply as Chicago local Michael Musilli. A true student of the craft, Michael channels the city’s lineage through a sound that’s always evolving.
IG: @michaelmusilli / @ben_landen
LOSSLESS
Settle in at Punch House for LOSSLESS, a curation of deep and experimental grooves by Nathaniel Pavel and mike ext. Listeners can expect relaxed selections from deep house, IDM, leftfield, and techno-adjacent crates across the evening and into the night.
DJ LoveBug & Mike Slugs
Funk, Disco, Dance, Soul, and Golden Era Hip Hop on mostly 45's
IG: @lovebug_chicago
IG: @38slugs
BLOOM ColleQtive
The Bloom Colleqtive presents Conversations After Dark, a night dedicated to connection, community, and deep feeling ft. sounds by Selah Say.
IG: @thebloomcolleqtive / @selahsay
BVAX with DJ Onwa
Vaxter aka BVAX is a multi talented DJ, MC, Recording artist, Host, Actor and Tastemaker.Experiences include events for Hellenic museum, Nike, Super Dry, Jettasetting, Chicago Hustles magazine, The Promontory, Guerrilla Fest, The Sales Force company, WHPK, WZRD, WLUW, UIC Radio, Que4 Radio, S.X.S.W.,Koz Susani Design, Black Public Relations Society, Multi Kuti, The Elbo Room, Jesse White Community Center, Township, North Bar, Merkles, Old Town Social, Duffy's, The Delta, Public Hotel, The Allerton Hotel, Hyde Park Records, Murasaki Lounge, Milwaukee Ave Fest, Wicker Park Fest, Slum Fest, North coast fest, and the Silver Room Block Party. BVAX has also proven to be an exciting opener as the DJ for Mobb Deep, EDO O G, George Clinton, Talib Kweli, Redman and Method man, Brand Nubians, Tha Alkoholiks ,Large Professor, Masta Ace and A Flock Of Seagulls. BVAX is available for private events, weddings and corporate gatherings and parties. BVAX is a mobile flexible disc jockey specializing in Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Disco, House, Dance, Top 40, Retro and Modern classics. www.brianvaxter.com
IG: @bvax / @dj.onwa
Sonny Daze
Born in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, Daze grew up in a challenging environment before moving to Logan Square on the North Side, where he felt “hell to heaven” in terms of freedom and community access. As a pre-teen, he rigged a speaker into a window to play music for neighbors, experimenting with EQ to create a powerful, bass-heavy sound. His formative listening included Earth, Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, Sade, John Coltrane, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jamiroquai DownBeat. He was inspired by producers like Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons, and Quincy Jones, valuing music as a thought process and a creative journey.
