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Matt Suave
Matt Suave puts the needle on the record for “My House”
“When I started PlayHaus, I was able to create the space that I wanted for myself and others.”
Interviews and voices
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DJ interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
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Apashe
Apashe pursues his quest around the world
“I try to represent visually what a person hears.”
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DJ Nick Stracener
Chicago is ready for DJ Nick Stracener
“I am so stoked about playing at Hydrate.”
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Ben Bakson
Is Chicago ready for Ben Bakson
“I have never been, nor played in Chicago. All my DJ colleagues love to play at Hydrate.”
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DJ Ed Wood
Puerto Rico's DJ sensation Ed Wood impresses with banging house beats
“My biggest inspiration has been DJ Nina Flowers. We are both from Puerto Rico.”
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DJ Tommy Love
Someone to love. DJ Tommy Love makes Chicago debut this Saturday at Hydrate
“Chicago was always on the top of my list to visit. I am really looking forward to this weekend.”
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DJ Marti Frieson
DJ Marti Frieson is ready to display his versatility at Market Days
“Market Days will be my debut and my first time attending. I’m extremely grateful to be a part of the Hydrate team and their amazing lineup.”
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DJ Alex Lo
Hydrate Pregame: The music of DJ Alex Lo
“Hydrate has been my house since 5 years ago, the vibe is unique.”
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DJ Joe Gauthreaux
DJ Joe Gauthreaux returns live and in-person to Hydrate for the first time in over year
“I am so excited to finally play at one of my favorite clubs in the world.”
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Hector Fonseca
DJ Hector Fonseca smashes the decks for Drama-filled Market Days party
“Chicago is unique in that the audience understands the different sub genres within dance music and truly appreciate it all.”
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Brryce Fersher
DJ Brryce Fersher talks Pride in Chicago, coming out and turning 28
“I am very fortunate to work in a gay bar in a big city surrounded by amazing queer people, but there are many people who are not thatDJ Brryce Fersher talks Pride in Chicago, coming out and turning 28”
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DJ Alex Acosta
Harem Master: DJ Alex Acosta headlines Neverland’s Market Days extravaganza
“I'm so happy to be back again this year for my third consecutive Market Days.”
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DJ Cindel
King of Drums: DJ Cindel returns to Boystown for Market Days Weekend
“The energy, the love and support and everything that I am as a DJ I owe to Chicago.”
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DJ Seth Breezy
DJ Seth Breezy blows into the Windy City for IML Weekend
“I’m really looking forward to bringing the sexy tribal beats for you guys this year.”
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DJ Alvin the Funkmunk
DJ Alvin taking Boystown on a funky journey of Chicago house
“I especially love playing tracks that have that old school Chicago house vibe to it.”
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Kristian Nairn
Sweet giant: an interview Kristian Nairn, Game of Thrones’ Hodor
“I get very emotionally involved with the tracks I’m playing. It’s like having a megaphone on what you’re feeling yourself.”
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DJ Alex Acosta
Crowd pleaser DJ Alex Acosta spins the “Bougie Ball” Pride Weekend
“It's going to be one of those parties that will stay in people's head and memories for a long time!”
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DJ HiFi Sean
From Soup Dragon to cutting edge DJ, HiFi Sean provides a mix that’s hard to resist
“I had a big record collection and people wanted to hear it.”
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Hector Fonseca
Good as gold: Global DJ Hector Fonseca returns for St. Patrick's Day weekend
“I think the connection is love for dance music and diversity.”
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DJ Larissa / DJ VoxBox
Berlin at 30: Interview with DJ Larissa and newcomer DJ VoxBox
“Berlin continues to be a thriving diverse artistic atmosphere.”
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DJ Greg Haus
Boystown, and perhaps Chicago’s, longest DJ residency celebrates its nineteenth anniversary
“I think that it's something unique in Boystown, and appreciate that it's the kind of event that everyone feels welcome at whether they are LGBT or straight.”
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Freemasons
DJ Duo: The Freemasons (Russell Small and James Wiltshire) make their Chicago debut during Pride
“It is an honor and a privilege to stand in front of a gay audience and play new material and for it to be so well received.”