I'm DJ-ing - UPDATE: Sunday, 09/06 - Hi-Hat Garage (Milwaukee/East Side)

[tristarscoop]

Yeah - I also can't believe I missed this before the actual event - I'm within walking distance! Make sure you give us the details for the next go-round, Brian! Sunday's aren't usually my favorite bar time, but since I can pretty much walk over in my pj's, I'll definitely come check it out!

[Paul77]

A good dj runs a party, whether is be a house party, a club or where ever. Like Brian said, it's more than playing the songs off of a playlist, it's creating a perfect seamless, beat matched mix. Some dj's incorporate scratches, juggles and other "tricks" into the mix which is part of the skill set involved. Some dj's will even put a playlist together based on the melodic structures and keys of a song.

 

Congrats on the gig Brian! I've been DJ'ing (strictly as a hobby) for 14 years now. I still love house music but I've had a number of radio mix show guest appearances over the past two years that have pushed me towards a more mainstream audience. I did a few months of mixes for a Hip Hop station in New England last year. That started as just a standard "street mix" on Friday nights and it evolved into a full fledged house and club music weekend show that ended with a 2 hour New Years Eve mix. Then the station switched formats and I was out. But it was fun while it lasted.

[Brian the Automator]

Yeah, I don't do scratching or juggling, strictly beatmatching... although I did a TON of preparation for this first gig, so I think it sounded pretty decent. Of course, I was asked to do a 2nd set where I ended up having to wing it... I was about 2 songs away from running out of tracks. I had to dip into the Doobie Bros at the end.

 

I've got a standing invitation to come back every Sunday night, and Erika (the DJ who invited me out) said something about trying to get me a gig at Taylor's.

[Paul77]

Yeah, I don't do scratching or juggling, strictly beatmatching... although I did a TON of preparation for this first gig, so I think it sounded pretty decent. Of course, I was asked to do a 2nd set where I ended up having to wing it... I was about 2 songs away from running out of tracks. I had to dip into the Doobie Bros at the end.

 

I've got a standing invitation to come back every Sunday night, and Erika (the DJ who invited me out) said something about trying to get me a gig at Taylor's.

That's awesome!

[Fatter than Joey]

That is FREAKING AWESOME.

 

I know. Glad to be of assistance.

[Patrick425]

Thanks for clarifying. I guess this also answers the question as to why it was necessary to get drunk at wedding receptions in the 80's with bad DJs.

[dadofandrew]

The wedding DJ is the only experience I have as well, and is also why I decided long ago weddings are for others. Chicken dance, macarena, Kool and the Gang's Celebration...it's like watching a repeat of a terrible sitcom over and over.

[Bikeage77]

I used to DJ twice a month at the Riverhorse (Pierce and Center) from 10-2am. It was great. I got paid in free beer. I always stuck closely to vinyl only going to my iPod for requests. Sometimes that didn't pan out either. I do know of people that have set up playlists, and just played those while DJing. I gave them hell for it. Because of my teaching job, I only get to DJ during the summer, and right around Christmas. I'll be DJing there Tuesday the 28th actually.

 

I always spin a mix of power pop, pop punk, hardcore, and the like. Best time. Probably a ton of stuff you've never heard, if yer into that, come by 2 dollar PBR tall boys, and cheap rails.

 

One time my old band DJed at the high hat garage, we drank for free until they cut us off after the 5 of us burned through our $225 house tab, and then they payed us 100 bucks at the end of the night. It was insane, and probably the greatest time I ever had.

[Brian the Automator]

Looks like I'll be doing this again on Sunday, July 26th (my bday!). Come on out.

[Paul77]

Happy Birthday & good luck tonight!!!

[Brian the Automator]

Set List from 07/26 at the Garage:

 

Set 1

 

Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better

Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman

Robert Palmer - I Didn't Mean to Turn You On

Chaka Khan - I Feel For You

Shakedown - At Night

Earth, Wind, and Fire - Let's Groove

Michael Gray - Borderline

Cleptomaniacs ft Bryan Chambers - All I Do

Afro Medusa - Pasilda

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (Karl G Remix)

Novy vs Eniac - Pumpin'

Fonzerelli - Moonlight Party

Chris Rockford vs Jennifer Paige - Crush 2008 (extended_mix)

Hardy Hard, Mr X, and Lady Waks - Records Back (Electrixx Mixx)

MGMT - Kids (Soulwax Mix)

Eleiss - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough

Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul

Estelle - American Boy

 

Set 2

 

Prince - Controversy

Dr Kucho - Kung Fu Funk

Max Graham vs Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart

Richard Grey - Filtered Attitude

Rhythmatic Junkies - The Feelin

Louis Botella - Go to Dance

Phats & Small - Turn Around

Armand Van Helden - U Don't Know Me

DB Boulevard - Point of View

Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough (Vocal Club Edit)

Mason vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect (Exceeder)

 

Set 3

 

Peter Gabriel - Big Time

Cameo - Word Up

Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Neo Tokyo Remix)

The Whispers - Rock Steady

Laid Back - White Horse

Jestofunk - Say it Again

Armand Van Helden ft Tara McDonald - My My My

Weekend Warriors - Don't Stop Believing

Sunset Strippers - Falling Stars

DJ Funk - Work It

Junior Jack - My Feeling

Soho - Hippychick

Stereo MCs - Connected

MC 900 Ft Jesus - If I Only Had a Brain

[Fatter than Joey]

I think Word Up is one of the best songs from the 80s.

[Brian the Automator]

The resident DJ at Taylor's asked me to put together a sample mix of stuff to see if there'd be an opportunity for me there. It's deep house / downtempo / lounge music, so I'm not sure if anyone here's interested, but if I get the gig I'll post something. It would be a Thurs/Fri/Sat night rotation, so for those you who work dayjobs, it would be a lot easier for you to come out and heckle me.

[Brian the Automator]

I'm on again tonight. 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM.

 

BE THERE.

[Fatter than Joey]

I'm on again tonight. 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM.

 

where?

[Brian the Automator]

At the Hi-Hat Garage on Brady Street. Although, for once, I'm glad no one came out (at least so far). My first set went badly.

 

The Who - Baba O'Riley (SebastiAn remix)

Jestofunk - Say it Again

Etienne St Crecy - Am I Wrong

Saffron Hill - My Love is Always

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Dr Pressure... Read More

Frankie Vallie and the 4 Seasons - Beggin' (Pilooski Re-Edit)

CZR - Chicago Southside

Kaskade - Steppin' Out (Soul Avengers Club Remix)

Hot Mouth - I Don't Care

Dr. Kucho - Kung Fu Funk (Original Mix)

M&S Presents the Girl Next Door - Salsoul Nugget (M&S Original Klub Mix)

Basement Jaxx - Romeo

Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden - Bonkers

Richard Grey - Filtered Attitude 4

Beck vs. ACDC & Michael Jackson - Screaming Pro in Hell

MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)

[Brian the Automator]

Second set went MUCH better

 

The Rurals - Corker (Original Mix)

Gene Farris - Visions of the Future (Roy Davis Jr & Dj Skull Mix)

Armand van Helden - You Don't Know Me

Funkerman - Speed Up

Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (Fred de F Remix)

Tim Deluxe - It Just Won't Do

Earth Wind & Fire - September 99

Sharam - PATT (Party All the Time)

Lily Allen - The Fear (Stonebridge Club Mix)

Cleptomaniacs ft Bryan Chambers - All I Do

Milk & Sugar - Let the Sunshine In

Everything But the Girl vs Soul Vision - Tracey in my Room (Lazy Dog Vocal Bootleg Mix)

Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You

Prince - Raspberry Beret

[Brian the Automator]

Final Set List:

 

Set 1

 

The Who - Baba O'Riley (SebastiAn remix)

Jestofunk - Say it Again

Etienne St Crecy - Am I Wrong

Saffron Hill - My Love is Always

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Dr Pressure... Read More

Frankie Vallie and the 4 Seasons - Beggin' (Pilooski Re-Edit)

CZR - Chicago Southside

Kaskade - Steppin' Out (Soul Avengers Club Remix)

Hot Mouth - I Don't Care

Dr. Kucho - Kung Fu Funk (Original Mix)

M&S Presents the Girl Next Door - Salsoul Nugget (M&S Original Klub Mix)

Basement Jaxx - Romeo

Dizzee Rascal & Armand van Helden - Bonkers

Richard Grey - Filtered Attitude 4

Beck vs. ACDC & Michael Jackson - Screaming Pro in Hell

MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)

 

Set 2

 

The Rurals - Corker (Original Mix)

Gene Farris - Visions of the Future (Roy Davis Jr & Dj Skull Mix)

Armand van Helden - You Don't Know Me

Funkerman - Speed Up

Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (Fred de F Remix)... Read More

Tim Deluxe - It Just Won't Do

Earth Wind & Fire - September 99

Sharam - PATT (Party All the Time)

Lily Allen - The Fear (Stonebridge Club Mix)

Cleptomaniacs ft Bryan Chambers - All I Do

Milk & Sugar - Let the Sunshine In

Everything But the Girl vs Soul Vision - Tracey in my Room (Lazy Dog Vocal Bootleg Mix)

Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You

Prince - Raspberry Beret

 

Set 3

 

Max Graham vs Yes - Owner Of a Lonely Heart

Genesis - Land of Confusion (remix)

HardWaks and Mr. X - Records Back (Electrixx Remix)

Kraak & Smaak ft Ben Westbeech - Squeeze Me

TLC - What About Your Friends

Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

Paul Hardcastle - You're the One For Me

Kelly Charles - You're No Good For Me

George Clinton - Erotic City

Cajmere - Percolator

DJ Sneak - Fix My Sink

Armand van Helden - The Funk Phenomena

Spacedust - Gym & Tonic

 

Set 4

 

Funkadelic - Not Just Knee Deep

Chase & Status - Against All Odds

Ministry - Every Day is Halloween

The Others - Flawless

L.A. Style - James Brown is Dead

Front 242 - Headhunter

Green Velvet - Flash

Novy vs Eniac - Pumpin'

KMFDM - Megalomaniac

DJ ESP Woody McBride - Dr J

The Streets - Blinded by the Light (Nero Dubstep Mix)

 

I'll be out there again next Sunday. We're having a Humane Society raffle, so feel free to bring your pup on a leash if you want to sit out on the sidewalk dining area.

[Brian the Automator]

At the garage again tonight. We're having a humane society raffle at 7pm, and then the DJ stuff starts as normal around 9-9:30pm. I'll probably be on at some time after 10. If you're up, swing on by.

 

For the love of house!

[Brian the Automator]

will be out again tonight... come on out!

[BrewCrewForever]

will be out again tonight... come on out!

You are becoming the regular Sunday night entertainment there.

[Brian the Automator]

Doin' it again this Sunday at 9pm. Labor day weekend, so many of you won't have to work on Monday. Come on out.