Capital House Music Festival

OUR LINE-UP

Artists

Julie McKnight

Julie McKnight is an award-winning singer who rose to prominence in the 2000s for her songs such as ‘Finally’ and ‘Home’. With a mother who has been amongst the prodigious names of the business, Julie was surrounded by musical greatness from an early age and too has gone on to perform at shows and concerts all over the world. An unbelievably versatile vocalist, Julie is able to produce amazing vocals whilst singing songs from genres ranging from soul to Dance/Electric.

Growing up in a musical household, her mother performed in front of Whitney Houston at the age of 19 at the Apollo Theatre, New York City and her father was a multi-reed player and a member of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. Having been in the company of musical geniuses such as Nancy Wilson, Little Richard and Clifton Davis, there was no doubting that Julie was destined for musical greatness herself. Julie then collaborated with, and provided vocals for the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Emotions and her former husband Brian McKnight.

Finding her own voice and coming into the limelight in the late 90s, Julie would then go on to win numerous awards throughout the 2000s in recognition of her incredible voice including winning Song of the Year for ‘Finally’ by MTV2 Dancestar, Best Vocalist, and Best Live PA nominations. Julie has brought the house down at some of the largest venues across the whole of the USA and even expanded into South America whilst touring with her brother for their ‘Samba Soul’ tour.

Julie McKnight is the definition of talent. Her incredibly powerful and soulful voice shocks all of her audiences everywhere she goes. Her ability to sing across a range of genres is incredibly unique; she is able to put on a wide variety of shows to suit all audiences. If you are looking for a performer who is able to wow the audience with the range of her vocals and musical styles, look no further than Julie McKnight.

Julie McKnight

Dannis Winston

A growing voice in House Music, Dannis Winston is known for his charting grooves “Rocket Love, Erased Me, Tied to My Heart and Another Way and collaboration with Louie Vega, Josh Milan, Sean McCabe, Ronnie Herel, Jordan Tantra, Stan Zeff and EDM legends. Dannis has contributed to the music industry and beat makers by inspiring others to respect their craft and skills as musicians and show them how to make a real living do something you love! By the age of 19, Winston found himself touring internationally singing background for iconic acts the likes of Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, The O’jays and Diana Krall. All of his vastly diverse performance experiences up until that point led him to embark on a quest to develop a genre-bending orchestral collective that would allow him to combine all of the styles of music that he loved. Bringing together the most talented and sought-after young professional musicians, Winston formed the Winston’s Crew Collective. One of the few young black bandleaders carrying on the legacy of live music that began with Duke Ellington and Quincy Jones, Dannis Winston wants to build on this tradition

Dannis Winston

DJs

Mikki Afflick is a Grammy inductee producer, veteran international Dee jay, remixer, songwriter, percussionist video editor, graphic artist and food connoisseur.

In an industry dominated by men Mikki Afflick is showing that she is "King of her Queendom” and hails as "The House Empress”.

Born in Panama, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mikki Afflick comes from a family of musicians, singers, and dancers. She dances to the beat of her own drum. "My dad is one of the biggest influences in my music”. Mikki has been a Dee Jay since the age of twelve.

In Earlier days at the famed Paradise Garage, Larry Levan re-worked of one of her earlier edits, and played it at the club.

Her label Soul Sun Soul Music founded in 2009, was very instrumental in releasing some early Afro tracks, prior to the genre of Afro House being identified. Her label released several #1 singles and a #1 album called “Vanity”. She is not afraid to push the envelope with her unique sound labeled as "An AfflickteD Soul Mix, which is an infusion of Afro, Latin, Soulful and Tek.
The label's music has been played by some of house music’s biggest international DJ's around the world, including Grammy award winners, David Morales, Louie Vega, and Maurice Joshua. She been ranked as one of Traxsource’s Top 100 Afro producers.

Her productions have been remixed by Grammy award winning Dee Jay and producer David Morales with hits tracks like "Dream Catcher”, “Thunder Drum Dance"on Nervous Records, and "America's Real Pandemic" with Janine "Sugah Lyrics" Lyons, on her label. She has been showcased by Grammy award winners Louie Vega at Cielo showing her label Soul Sun Soul Music and Grammy award winner Maurice Joshua it’s her single "Feeling Blessed" with Georgia Cee.

Mikki Afflick is ranked as a top Dee Jay by Bembe Awards,2020, who blends a mixture of Afro, Deep, Soulful House, World, and Dance Classics, there is never a dull moment in her sets. She has dee jayed on bills with Louie Vega, David Morales, Joe Clausell, Ultra Natè, Danny Krivit, Ananè Vega, DJ Spinna, Osunlade, Timmy Regisford, Black Coffee, Boddhi Stava, and more.

Mikki has her AfflickteD and Afro Sun events in New York, Coney Island, Fort Greene Park, and Miami WMC that showcases her label artists.

She has just released full length album in December of 2024.

https://www.mikkiafflick.com/

Mikki Afflick

DJ Tantra

Just Tantra. The founder of the Capital House Music Festival in America's Capital, Tantra is a New York-born pioneer artist, DJ, producer and entertainment manager. Tantra made musical arrangements for his late friend Teddy Pendergrass last release “I Am Who I Am” and managed his estate, as well as the legendary Jean Carne, soulful Nicole Renee, and impresario Dannis Winston.

A skilled turntablist, crowds are amazed when Tantra spins vinyl. All genres are equal to him; however, his spirit lives for the "four on the floor," a true Househead and Jazz aficionado to his core. AKA, the "Underground House Conductor," #YourDJnSavior, is a deep house-head with a penchant for world music, often pairing foreign vocals (Farsi, Hebrew, Korean, Russian) which he cannot even translate, yet he fully “over” stands their feels, spirit, and key where they fit in. Billed and played with Alan King, Anane Vega, Barbara Tucker, Biz Markie, Fred Everything, DJ Heather, DJ Spen, Jay West, Joe Claussell, Kid Capri, Latenight Society, Lawnchair Generals, Uriah West, Oliver Desmet, Sam The Man Burns, Shonda Trent, Venus 7 and other DJs in most any genre.

He remixes tracks both on the fly and in the lab. #killingit from DC to Dubai, Jamaica NYC to Negril Jamaica, Philly to Paris, and Rio to Rome. Tantra is a veteran behind the decks, a regular at Music Festivals, WMC veteran, and has played packed venues inn Miami's top hotels, clubs, and lounges including The Opium Group, The Shore Club, Nikki Beach, Body Slag, 357, Love & Hate, and Sobe Live. The ultimate crowd reader, DJ Tantra's smooth mixing style is embraced in any setting around the world.

"There is a much larger tantric discipline that deals with allowing all feelings to be met with equal acceptance, and for each person to become deeply sensitive to what they are feeling. Subsequently, they are then able to feel others and their needs this is my approach to life and is keenly applicable to how I make, play, and mix music.” dj tantra

Tantra will embark on an international tour in support of his new EP release, with extensive Europe and North American dates planned for Spring and Winter of 2025. Based in Washington DC, at home in any country, he is available for bookings worldwide. Contact get@djtantra.com

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Tantra

Patti Kane

Patti Kane began studying music at age 6 (or so) and realized that that she liked classical music but needed more. After searching a different path and hit the underground scene....HARD, finding Larry Levan at the New York's legendary Paradise Garage in college. Not long after, she began taking lessons with Deep Master Ryan (World Paradise). Having a very strong support system is important. I have so my energy my corner. DJ Sal and DMR are my roots. They don't let me get lazy, EVER!!! Then my sister's speech (with her finger pointed at me) before I play anywhere: "Now listen!! Don't go out there acting all scared. You better do what you do! No acting punk allowed and I better be tired from dancing when it's over". With 'lazy' never an option, she began solo gigs and production in 2015, 2019 she co-founded the Women on Decks and in 2021 her label House Royalty Records.

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Patti Kane

DJ Housecat (la gata de fuego) is known throughout the world The Award-Winning Cyberjamz Radio was one of the very first internet stations on your computer dial dating back to 2003. As a DJ Housecat delivers hot mixes every week and Cyberjamz, and is the Radio’s V.P. of Operations. The founder of #HOTWMD House On The Waterfront Weekender which has produce events since 2016. Her apparel company Real Women House designs merchandise for the female HouseHeads.

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HouseCat

From the early days of sharing a residency with dj Dimitri and spinning with Todd Terry, to opening on tour with Kylie Minogue, to curating and spinning at The Secret Garden for Project Glow, Ed Bailey has spent the last thirty-five years amassing some serious dj credentials. He has played major clubs, huge party weekends, dark, small, sweaty underground events, and 30,000 person festivals across multiple continents. He has held residencies at every major club in his hometown of Washington DC for the last 35 years - including Tracks, Ozone, Millennium, Cobalt, Nation, and Town. For two decades, he has been known for offering a varied style of music and is often recognized as a big room, big anthem, big vocal dj which is why he held residencies at major dance clubs like Tracks, VelvetNation, Salvation in Miami, both Fusion and Jungle in Atlanta, and played annually for the NYC Pride fireworks dance cruise...yet Bailey has his roots in underground, serious house music which is why he djed at the legendary after-hours club 1722 in Baltimore on Pride weekend annually, why he was asked by Junior Vasquez to fill in for him on occasion in NYC and even open for Junior on New Year's Eve at the Roxy, and why he opened for The Freemasons for their very first US appearance. He has become well known across North America and Europe for his Madonnarama events at which he djs all Madonna music all night and has played official (and unofficial) Madonna concert after parties like ones in Zürich, Houston, Philadelphia, Ft Lauderdale, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Toronto. Additionally, he has played huge stadium and concert venues djing for Blondie opening for her on tour, djing on stage with the b-52's, djing for the Pet Shop Boys' live concert dance events, and in 2011 he toured with Kylie Minogue opening for her US tour dates. In 2023 he was asked to help curate an LGBTQ music area for the Project Glow Music Festival in Washington DC and has djed and booked talent for that festival in 2023, 2024, and is working to plan the line up for 2025. He was recently invited to be a part of the legendary ELROW dj line up as they tour the US in 2024 and to be part of the Defected US Tour playing along side Armand Van Helden.

https://www.instagram.com/djedbailey/

Ed Bailey

The Legendary Sedrick Drayton Rocks! He sings, he dances right into the crowd, he praises God everywhere he goes and fills everyone's spirit with joy! Known for his high energy, foot stomping and making you "shake what your Momma gave you!" Sedrick is one of the most sought after DJs in the country. Travel the country to give electrifying performances. At least once in your life come get your spirit, life and dance on with DJ Sedrick!

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DJ Sedrick

Whether he is DJing, producing or remixing music in the studio, Brian Pope aka DJ Pope, is a permanent part of the history of Baltimore's Dance scene. He made a name for himself as a Mix Show host in the 80's working on WEAA 88.9FM with his stellar broadcast ‘The Underground Experience’.

This exposed him to the masses and saw his reputation rise as an influential and undeniably talented artist. With his production partner Oji, they established Brothers In The Struggle Prod and their world renowned POJI Records imprint. He earned a number of residencies in local clubs in Baltimore and Washington DC including The Paradox, Orpheus, The Spot, Club 347, The Sanctuary, Club 5 and Club Red, and has performed at globally recognized events such as The Southport Weekender.

He is without doubt one of Baltimore’s finest ever DJ Producers and as he prepares for the release of another brilliant original album.

https://www.instagram.com/djpope43/?hl=en

DJ Pope

Donna Edwards

Donna Edwards was influenced by innovative talents like Tee Scott and DJ Big Bob who helped motivate her decision to learn the craft and pursue gigs. Armed with that can-do attitude and a simple mobile set, Donna performed her first paying gig in a Queens, New York bar in 1982. Donna's first club residency began in 1991 with Tracy Pridgen of Trey’s Productions at the Jane St. Cafe. From there she went on to play at New York city Mega clubs Silver Shadow, Roxy, Octagon, Warehouse & Shelter for various promoters! Donna also traveled making guest appearances in D.C.’s Dance circuit @ club Tracks & the Edge.

One of her favorite residencies was @ The Warehouse in the Bronx, NY from 1998 until 2002 - with promoters Tracy Pridgen, Charles Jackson, the late Mike Stone, Dj Andre Collins, Missy B, Dj Trini & MK during the venue’s hey day. Back home in Brooklyn from 2002-2005, she was a third of the trio (with partners Lil Ray and Tyrone Francis) anchoring the thriving BKNY event at the 667 Lounge on Wednesday nights with Kayo. She also started her residency at the borough’s other classic spot, Frank’s Lounge for their Friday Fun soiree.

In 2002, she continued to stretch the boundaries of her fame with gender-bashing appearance prime time, 8 hour set at Club Shelter in December. The first woman ever to play at Club Shelter, Timmy Regisford & Freddy Sanon's underground haven for club goers. Her place in club lore is assured but less for her sex and more for her classic commitment to delivering a satisfying dance party that’s tailor-made for specific audiences. "It’s about making sure the people that come through the door are happy, the promoters are happy and the club owner is happy. If you can’t do that, then you won’t be working," she states simply.

"The key to a good party is how you play the music - the selection and the programming. “She has traveled the world gracing the turntables in New York, New Jersey, Orlando, Miami @ the Winter Music Conference, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, Germany, London @ club Fabric and club Shelter in Leeds, England and with Tours @ Terry Hunter's Bang Party at the Dolphin in Chicago & Ultra Nate's Deep Sugar Party @ club Paradox in Baltimore held bringing her special blend of dance to enthusiastic crowds.

During her career she has played with NYC's Legends Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Andre Collins, Don Welch, Freddy Sanon, Anthony Nicholson, Glenn Underground, Tyrone Francis, DJ Minx, Cocoa Chanel & more! Donna opened for the Maestro Timmy Regisford of Club Shelter from September thru November during that year. She currently has residencies @ Frank's Lounge in Bklyn, NY & Club Elevation in NJ & also tours Worldwide including Ryo Watanabe's "Face" in Japan presents "Shades of Dance NYC" Donna Edwards at club Eleven, Tokyo, Space @ Niigata & Precious Hall, and Sapporo, Japan to return to clubs Precious Hall Sapporo, Club Union Shiga, Osaka, & Tokyo on her Asian Tour!

Donna's "Shades of Dance" radio show was aired from 2003-2010 at Cyberjamz Radio and has returned to DHP Radio/ She is also a member of Judy Weinstein's record pool "For The Record" & currently working A&R for Freddy Sanon's Shelter records! She is currently Touring Stateside & Internationally ESL Sundays Sam Burns, Washington DC, Ultra Nate's Deep Sugar, Baltimore Club Paradox & Japan Tour, Face Presents Shades of Dance NYC Donna Edwards, check her Social Media Pages for Event Listings! "Shades of Dance NYC"....I live, love & share Music through various channels for most of my existence. That’s who I am....nothing more nothing less!

Mixcloud : https://www.mixcloud.com/donnaedwards16144/

https://www.instagram.com/deccadancemusic/

Donna Edwards

Dj Jay Jay

D.J. Jay Jay who hails from Washington, D.C. has been DJing for over 40 years. He has played various venues and clubs in the DMV including The Clubhouse, The Sunset Palace, The Brass Rail, Bachelor's Mill, Tracks, and The Buck Stops Here. Also he was the first DJ to perform outside for Mayor Muriel Bower's Annual High Heel Race. My proudest moment as a DJ was producing the SOLD OUT CLUBHOUSE REUNION events. This year marks 45 years of “The Clubhouse” with the finale “The Children’s Hour” Sunday May 25^th at Bravo Bravo (DC).

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DJ Jay Jay

Blake The Snake

Started out on Long Island NY as a mobile jock with early mobile influences from Flash, Herc, Grand wizard Theodore, and Pete DJ Jones.. Early club influences from DJ Dwayne at “On Stage”, and Pinky Velasquez at “Ipanema”..
Big on the LI college circuit in the late 70’s, early 80’s.. Early music influences of funk, soul, disco, jazz, dance rock..
Early on developed his craft as a smooth precision blender, yet with the creativity and flair of the mobile jocks.. Club jock at Cherry’s, Native NY’er, The Clubhouse, Tiffanie’s, La Cafe..
After a long hiatus in the late 80’s to late 90’s, stormed back on the scene with his unique mixture on old and new school, and on the fly remixes.. Frequent master mixer on WBAU, “the Rusty Jay Show”..
Presently performing throughout the country with his trademark precision mixes, and remixes.. One of the co-founders of “Our House at The Park Long Island Style and Rockaway House Music
Festival.

djblakethesnake.com mixcloud.com/blakethesnake

IG@ markblakethesnake

https://www.youtube.com/@djblakethesnake

https://www.youtube.com/@SunfoodWarrior

https://sunfoodwarrior.com/

Blake The Snake

Dj Chosen

Chosen The Househead: aka CHOSEN... Dj, promoter, party host, owner and CEO of Househead Thread, Co -owner of Milk Chocolate City parties and promotions based in DC. He is music addict, Hip-Hop and house music extraordinaire for over 30 years, dating back to 1984-85. Born and bred in New York, (Buffalo to Bronx, NYC).Started learning the art of scratching and mixing at age 11, Dj'd his first party at 13yrs old., known by the name Dj Cutfast., the scratch DJ who cooked up mix tapes for the neighborhood hustlers to blast in their jeeps (before the term "Mixtape" became a concept in today's rap and RNB)...with Dj Cutfast shouting out their names and neighborhoods throughout the mix. In 1986, around 15 yrs. old, got a call from a cousin who lived in the Detroit/ Chicago area asking him was he down with House Music. BOOM... couple weeks later in the wee hours of the morning, kept hearing this crazy sound, different, but catchy as hell....It was HOUSE! Still too young to get in clubs like the Fever, Limelight, Funhouse or Roxy, however when he experienced the atmosphere at a local college party, it was house music all night long to the anthems of: " notice me, work it to the bone, break for love, Fast Eddie's lets go-lets-go", groov'n his A-- off, baby powder on the floor gett'n it in."

CHOSEN: I guess being a house groover / dancer and a dj influences my style of mixing. The music selections are organic, coming from deep inside my soul- being one with the music. I love all types of music, every genre. Good music is good music".
His resume includes curating and hosting parties and events all around the DC. Area with the likes of legendary Dj's and Dj producers like Dj OJI, Sam"The Man" Burns, Andrew Hogans, Mr.V, Ian Friday, Tyrone Francis, Timmy Regisford, Stan Zeff, Mark Francis, Dj Spax Vybz, Trinidadian Deep, Chris Burns, Ruben Toro, Yuko Jukido, "The Wizard" Brian Cox, Dj Quietboy, Dj Househead, Dj A-Plane,K'Ture and the First Responders of House , Teddy Douglas, Tommy Davis, DJ Pope, Anane Vega, Crue Paris, Tariq Brodie, Lick Santiago, and a entire host of guest Dj's that came through the well-received Milk Chocolate City House Music Rooftop Happy Hours at Dunya DC, which he was a co- founder, exposing local talent while creating a sexy but still underground vibe in the Nation's Capital. CHOSEN's most recent endeavors include the co- founder of "The Clubhouse Reunion ", as well as the co- founder of "The Capital House Music Festival."

https://www.mixcloud.com/chosen-thehousehead/

@WERCHOSEN

Chosen

Michele Miruski

Renowned as a luminary in the dynamic House Music scene since her debut in DC in 1988, DJ Michele Miruski stands as a legendary figure, shaping the beats that have resonated through the heart of the nation's capital for decades.

With an outstanding career spanning decades, Michele has become a cherished icon in the House Music scene, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and dance floors of enthusiasts across the nation. Her residency journey reads like a who's who of the DC nightlife, as she has skillfully graced the decks at iconic venues such as Tracks, Velvet Nation, Badlands, and Frat House, to name just a few. Michele's seamless mixes and infectious beats have set the tone for unforgettable nights at venues like The Circle, The Fireplace, Lost & Found/The Edge, Cobalt, Green Lantern and Ozone, solidifying her as a powerhouse in the District's musical landscape.

Beyond the Beltway, Michele's magnetic presence has reverberated through Baltimore, at Paradox, The Hippo, 1722 and Grand Central. Her musical journey extends across the country, including pulsating beats in NYC at Palladium, The Tunnel, as well as setting the dance floor ablaze in South Beach, Key West, Atlanta, Philly, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Charlotte, Denver, Dallas, Rehoboth Beach, Alexandria VA, Chicago, Richmond, Blacksburg VA, and beyond.

In 2001, Miruski returned to Oklahoma to focus on getting her master’s degree in gerontology, where she currently works at Epworth Villa, giving back to the elder community. Yet, her heart remains firmly connected to her roots in DC, evidenced by her triumphant return to the decks for the Tracks DC Reunion in April 2013 and the prestigious Mid Atlantic Leather Closing Party in January 2018.

Another surreal moment in Michele’s career was when she discovered that she had been chosen as a Billboard reporting DJ. The revelation occurred during the Winter Music Conference in South Beach, where she found herself at Warsaw surrounded by representatives from various record labels extending congratulations. Astonishingly, Michele was unaware of her selection until that very moment.

Being recognized as a Billboard reporter was a huge honor for Michele, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey spanning 17 years. Throughout this period, she diligently submitted charts that, when combined with those from other reporting DJs across the country, played a crucial role in shaping the weekly Hot Dance Club chart featured in Billboard magazine. Michele's contribution to the Billboard charts underscores her enduring impact on the dance music scene.

Notably, Michele's extraordinary skill and dedication were recognized when she was voted Best DJ in DC by the readers of the Washington Blade in their very first "Best of DC" awards in 2001. As the winds of change swept through the music industry, Michele has embraced the digital era, launching her bi-weekly Twitch stream in August 2023. Her sets continue to captivate audiences worldwide, a testament to her unwavering passion for house music. In her own words, "My heart, soul, and roots are deeply intertwined with house music," a sentiment that echoes through every beat she drops and every dance floor she commands.

DJ Michele Miruski's journey is not just a chronological progression of events; it's a sonic odyssey that has shaped and defined the DC house music scene. Her legacy is etched in the memories of those who have danced to her rhythm, and her influence continues to resonate in the very heartbeat of the music she holds dear.

Twitch.tv/MicheleMiruski

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Michele Miruski

Ameer Brooks

WHO IS AMEER? Ameer Brooks is an internationally known American DJ, Producer, and lover of all thing’s music from New Jersey. Ameer specializes in a culmination of House, Tech, Afro and more and has been booked with the likes of people like Black Coffee, Louie Vega, and Timmy Regisford . Currently Ameer is in college, majoring in National Security Studies and Media Arts, with a minor in African and African American Studies. Along with college Ameer continues to dj regularly and also produces original music and remixes as well. As well as school and music Ameer also is in love with the visual arts and has been fascinated with video production since childhood. Ameer looks to film series like Star Wars, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones as his earliest influences when it comes to visual arts. Ameer’s earliest musical influences came due to his parents’ love for all types of music. Throughout his childhood he would become obsessed with artist like Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G, and Kool and the Gang. Amir’s Father, Muhammad Samir, listened to House Music, djs like Alan King and Naeem Johnson, often, sprouting Ameer’s later love for the genre. He was first introduced to the art of djing through a program on MTV at the age of seven, already having been loving music for years. From there his parents bought him a Numark iDJ Live and the rest was history. Soon it would be clubs at 14, festivals at 15, Miami at 16, and so on. Ameer has been playing for over 10 years, and over the years has employed several techniques to spice up his sets like playing original remixes and mashups, and playing 3-4 songs at one time. Ameer has been booked with some of the DJ greats over the last 10 years of his djing career. In Miami at the Yuca Club in 2017 he was booked with Louie Vega, Timmy Regisford, and Ultra Naté during the Miami Music Week. Later that year he would be booked with the legendary Chosen Few DJs in Chicago. 2018 would bring the Jamaica Frenzy in which Ameer would participate in a weeklong event in Negril, Jamaica being booked with other DJs like David Harness, David Morales, Dj Spinna, DJ Spen, Salah Anase, and several other DJs. More recently he was blessed enough to be booked in a tour through Montreal, Atlanta, and then Washington D.C. in which he was booked on the same card as Black Coffee, Themba, DJ Angelo, Blondish, and Paskal Daze. Ameer also has released several original songs including Are You Afraid and House Strutting which were released under the OPOM record label. Ameer’s first independent release was called Doom, which was released in 2020. Ameer plans on continuing to release more and more music and hopefully DJ more internationally in the coming years. Along with djing Ameer hopes to grow his YouTube and Twitch career and create content across his various passions. Within the next 5 years Ameer is looking to graduate college and grow his support base through hard work and consistent output. Whether it be gaming videos, twitch streams, or original music the goal is to put out good and well produced content that people can enjoy. Please, continue through this site to hear some music from Ameer and for a longer list of notable gigs and achievements.

Ameer Brooks

Dee Clark

When I first started djaying I thought a lot about the mixes. I wanted to become a mixologist. When I learned how to mix I said to myself, Yeah the songs go well together but is the mix affective?

Donna “DJ CLARK” is a force to reckon with and one of few remaining DJs in the WMA spinning pure vinyl! She is a native Washingtonian, and has been an artist and DJ for more 20 years. Her principal focus: to promote, enrich and elevate quality music and sound that enriches mind, body and soul.

DJ CLARK grew up on the urban streets of the Chocolate City surrounded by a family that loved music of all kinds ranging from: Earth Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Pat Benatar, A Taste of Honey, Chicago, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and much more. She could not help but be impacted by such diverse sounds and began collecting vinyl at 8 years old. When her Dad used to ask her what she wanted for Christmas, she always wanted the latest of her favorite artists. She studied music and developed an avid appreciation for all kinds of sounds. She was influenced by such notables as: Bow Wow Wow, The Dead Kennedy’s, Cure, Public Enemy, Africa Bambatta, MC Lyte, House music, and Disco! She also went to punk concerts in church basements and concert halls, soulful, rock concerts, go-go shows, and Hip-Hop battle events - taking in and digesting the myriad sounds that flow through her DJ rhythms today.

It was during this time that her mother gave her the address to a club called The Club House. She was so amazed by the music and the way the DJ made people dance and feel that after her first visit, she and her friends were regulars at the Club House until it closed in 1990. She also took in the heady sounds of The Garage, Studio 54, and Better Days in New York and became completely taken by the CLUB SOUND. She began following DJs that influenced her like DJ Tito from the Club House (Washington, DC), DJ Mike from Tracks (Washington, DC), Larry Levan from The Garage (NYC), to name just a few.

In her late 20’s she met up with some friends who were artists and had the same musical and artistic vision. They encouraged each other in many ways artistically. It was during this time she was also introduced to Jungle/Drum n Bass. She felt like she was born again. She began putting on parties and events at places like State of the Union and the Church St. Gallery in Washington, DC spreading the flavor and vibe of DNB to folks of all walks and flava.

Through the years, she has collaborated with many DJs and artists as well as formed small collective artists groups such as the Hide Out, Vanguard, the RCH project, and Houseology. She is currently one of the founders and members of the collective DNA Injection and Lewis and Clark’s Speakeasy Disco! DJ CLARK plans to spin music at the deepest level until she or the world is no more.

DJ CLARK’s selection is eclectic and soulful, spinning Jungle/Drum & Bass, House, Lounge, Oldies, Jazz, 80’s Rock, old & new school Hip Hop, Wave, Alternative, Punk, World beats, Reggae, Latin flavored Jazz, Lounge, Soul & Love songs.

Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride! You are headed on a soul-shaking journey!

Dee Clark

Sheila Shabazz

Sheila Shabazz is a Washingtonian born and raised creative force whose eclectic style of drumming and afro Latina roots, have created a unique music production that has opened many doors to collaborations all over the world. Coming up in the earlier years of house music alongside bands big and small, as well as world-renowned Djs, producers, and fellow house pioneers like legendary Neal Conway and DC Nightclub legend Sam "The Man” Burns. Exuding creativity, she has also toured and crossed paths with names like Crystal Waters, Ultra Naté, Bass player Big New York, Deee-lite, and countless others.

Sheila Shabazz

Adrian Loving

Miss Frenchy

"Music is a journey, and I am here to guide you through it. Let's dance this story together." - Miss Frenchy

In the vibrant world of house music, where beats and rhythms form the language of the soul, Miss Frenchy emerges as a storyteller, an architect of soundscapes that resonate with the heart of dance. With a palette rich in Afro, Latin, Deep, Soulful, and Disco beats, she crafts sets that are more than just music—they are journeys into the essence of dance itself.

Musical Roots and Inspirations.

Inspired by the likes of Mark Farina, Lil Louie Vega, Derrick Carter, Jay Tripwire,Jojo Flores, Lars Behenroth, Kai Alce, Kemit, Ian Friday, and Ron Trent, Miss Frenchy's musical style is a testament to her deep reverence for the genre. Her foundation in house music is built upon the rich textures of its subgenres, blending them seamlessly to create an experience that transcends the ordinary. A dancer at heart, her transition to DJing was driven by a desire to communicate her love for house music, to share the stories woven into the rhythms that moved her.

A Career Defined by Passion

Miss Frenchy's career is dotted with notable highlights that reflect her dedication and passion for house music. Her presence at the Winter Music Conference, where she opened for Charles Webster, and her performances alongside Jay Tripwire not only showcase her talent but also her ability to connect with and captivate an audience. As a promoter in Atlanta, she has been instrumental in bringing the house music scene to life, curating events that celebrate the genre's rich diversity and vibrant community.

The Journey Unfolds

What sets Miss Frenchy apart is her commitment to the journey of a set. In a world where the art of storytelling through music is becoming a lost art, she holds firm to the belief that a DJ set should narrate a story. Her ability to weave together Afro, Latin, Deep, and Disco elements into a cohesive narrative is not just a skill—it's a tribute to the dancers, to the community that finds solace and joy on the dance floor. As a dancer herself, Miss Frenchy knows the language of movement, playing not just for her audience but with them, dancing alongside them in a shared experience of joy and liberation.

Looking Ahead

With an unwavering passion for house music and an eye towards the future, Miss Frenchy continues to push boundaries. Her radio show on Handz on Radio is a beacon for aficionados of the genre, a space where the roots of house music are celebrated, and its future explored. As she looks to rebuild her Twitch channel and dreams of playing at major festivals or iconic venues like Smart Bar, Miss Frenchy remains a luminary in the house music scene, a DJ whose sets are not just heard but felt, experienced, and lived.

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A. Plane

ommy Wickens a.k.a. DJ A.Plane

Tommy Wickens a.k.a. DJ A.Plane grew up in Long Island, New York. In 1978 at the early age of 10 he got his first experience at deejaying vinyl records and instantly fell in love with all music. Then in the late 90s while club hopping up and down the East Coast, Tommy began experimenting with the production and mixing of House music. This experience created a desire to DJ house music, which led to his current Afro-Latin and Deep Soulful sound.

Locally, DJ A.Plane has played at events and venues across DC and Maryland to include places such as Zeba Bar, The Eaton Hotel, St. Mary’s(Baltimore) , Safari DC , Flash and Bravo Bravo. He has also spread his infectious energy at outdoor House Music events such as House on the Waterfront, Dance Like A Mother Fundraiser, Fete Du Soul and Skate Fever. In addition to playing locally, DJ A.Plane has lit up the dance floor outside the DC area supporting the Columbia House Music Project (Columbia, S.C.) with DJ Kelly Kel and Water Meets the Sand (Atlantic City, NJ). He has been blessed to play alongside industry DJs such as DJ Oji, DJ Pope, Thommy Davis, Crue Paris, Mark Francis, DJ Stingray (Triballife), Neal Conway, Mark Lewis, and Herb Martin, just to name a few.

Tommy is currently a part of Cyberjamz Internet Radio Station, Organically Soulful House Sundays, and Soul Matrix. Follow the Deep soulful underground sound of Tommy Wickens on Mixcloud.com @ Tommy Wickens aka DJ A.Plane and every Saturday morning live from Washington DC from 9am to 12pm on Twitch @ Cyberjamz_tv and on Mixcloud.com @ Tommy Wickens aka DJ A. Plane.

A. Plane

DJ Arinz

DJ Arinz: Fueling the Dancefloor with Eclectic Vibes

Hailing from a family of devoted music enthusiasts, DJ Arinz's love for music was ingrained in his DNA from an early age. Growing up immersed in the sounds of R&B, soul, funk, and reggae, his musical journey took an exciting turn when he stumbled upon the captivating realm of tribal house.

Entranced by the rhythmic beats and infectious energy, DJ Arinz's curiosity propelled himself to dive deeper into the genre. Spending countless hours exploring New sounds , he discovered an array of talented artists who inspired him to pursue his own DJing aspirations. Driven by an insatiable passion, he invested in equipment and embarked on an arduous self-taught journey, honing his mixing skills with determination and resilience.

Relocating to the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area, DJ Arinz stumbled upon the for Cap House Fest's Summer. Intrigued by the opportunity, he eagerly volunteered to assist with the event setup. It was there, surrounded by the pulsating energy of the festival, that a newfound determination ignited within them—an aspiration to showcase his talents on that very stage, marking his sensational debut this Sept 2023 in front of a live audience.

DJ Arinz draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists, with influences ranging from the iconic sounds of Dennis Cruz, Danny Gorbea, and Danny Tenaglia to a plethora of other talented performers. The amalgamation of these inspirations shapes his unique style—a fusion of groovy rhythms, hypnotic beats, and soulful melodies that permeate the atmosphere and will stir the crowd into a frenzy of dancefloor euphoria.

In his sets, DJ Arinz effortlessly blends genres, seamlessly transitioning from deep tribal sounds to infectious house rhythms, creating an irresistible sonic tapestry that captivates the senses. His performances emanate an infectious passion and an unwavering dedication to the craft, striving to leave a lasting impression on any dance floor he conquers

Driven by an unyielding desire to connect with the audience, DJ Arinz's magnetic presence behind the decks creates an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, inviting dancers of all backgrounds to lose themselves in the music. His deep-rooted belief in the unifying power of music serves as a guiding force, ensuring that each performance is an exhilarating celebration of diversity and togetherness.

As DJ Arinz continues to evolve and carve his path in the ever-evolving world of electronic music, his infectious energy, relentless drive, and boundless creativity promise an exciting journey ahead. Stay tuned and be prepared to surrender yourself to the captivating sounds of DJ Arinz as he bring the dancefloor to life, one unforgettable set at a time.

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OUR LINE-UP

Artists

Julie McKnight

Dannis Winston

DJs

Mikki Afflick

DJ Tantra

Tantra

Patti Kane

HouseCat

Ed Bailey

DJ Sedrick

DJ Pope

Donna Edwards

Dj Jay Jay

DJ Jay Jay

Blake The Snake

Blake The Snake

Dj Chosen

Chosen

Michele Miruski

Michele Miruski

Ameer Brooks

Ameer Brooks

Dee Clark

Dee Clark

Sheila Shabazz

Sheila Shabazz

Adrian Loving

Adrian Loving

Miss Frenchy

Miss Frenchy

A. Plane

A. Plane

DJ Arinz

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