Spreefest 2026: Closing Out the Night at The Summit

I recently had the opportunity to DJ SpreeFest 2026, the wrap party for Outdoors for All Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Summit at Snoqualmie, closing out a full day on the mountain with a crowd that had already given a lot — and still had plenty of energy left....

Dark Chisme on KEXP – The Next Great Industrial Band?

When you spend a lot of time listening to music across a wide range of styles, every once in a while you hear something new and it immediately stands out: this could be the next big thing in this space. That’s what Dark Chisme sounded like to me. I first came across...

Where My DJ Inspiration Comes From Between Gigs

One of the questions I get a lot is what I listen to when I’m not DJing. The answer is pretty simple: I’m a serious music nerd, and I listen to a little bit of everything. So here’s a look at what I’m into right now and how it influences the way I build and plan...

Nick and Crystal’s Red Cedar Farm Wedding

Nestled on 25 lush acres just outside Poulsbo in North Kitsap County, Red Cedar Farm offered Nick & Crystal a wedding day environment that was equal parts rustic charm and party-ready energy.  A century-old barn, vintage arcade full of pinball machines, goats and...

Avoiding the Edsel Effect: Why Great Events Start with Listening

In the late 1950s, Ford launched a car called the Edsel. It was supposed to be revolutionary — sleek styling, advanced engineering, bold design. Ford spent years researching, millions marketing, and expected it to redefine what people wanted in a car. But when it hit...

Casey & Josh’s Perfect Summer Celebration at Kiana Lodge

Some weddings are beautiful. Some weddings are fun. Casey & Josh’s wedding at Kiana Lodge was both — and it was also one of the most musically curated celebrations I’ve ever been part of. With Josh being a talented musician himself, every song was intentional,...

Farewell to the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne’s Impact on My Musical Journey

Yesterday, the music world lost a legend.Ozzy Osbourne — the voice of Black Sabbath, the wild heart of metal, and an unexpected influence on so many musicians (myself included) — has passed away at 75. This one hits different for me. As a teenager picking up guitar...

Forrest and Samantha’s Kiana Lodge Wedding

It took me a long time to process just how great this Kiana Lodge wedding was. The couple was super organized and had a really clear vision of how they wanted their day to feel, but they also knew how to let their hair down and have FUN! Here’s my wrap-up of the...

2020 Wedding Dance Mix

By any measure, 2020 was a disaster for the wedding industry. But, you know what? I did actually play a wedding! Yes, it was just one, but hey, it was a great one! This couple were big fans of dance music and asked for lots of house and the dancier (is that even a...

Roosevelt on KEXP

There’s no other way to say it. I love Roosevelt. Like, a lot. Their music is so clean, and crisp. It just makes me happy any time I hear it. That level of recorded excellence doesn’t always translate to live performance. Let’s face it. In...