Chosen Few Picnic 2023
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Category: Chicago House
DJ M-TRAXXX: Extended Cut
I wrote about Manny Cuevas, better known as DJ M-TRAXXX for the December 2022 issue of The Wire. What follows is an extended history. Be sure to check out his collection of over 550 house and techno mixes. Manny Cuevas was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, a small city… Continue Reading
Ron Hardy Mixes Part 2
Ron Hardy Muzic Box mixes courtesy of Marcus Chapman–playlists and track IDs. Continue Reading
Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, 1987-1988
WBMX mixes and playlists Continue Reading
Craig Loftis, Renaissance Man
The producer, DJ, sound engineer, and dance club furniture builder who has been part of Chicago’s house music scene since its inception.
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Farley Keith Mixes, 1984-1986
Any study of influential Chicago DJs would be incomplete without Farley Keith (later Farley “Jackmaster” Funk).
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Rockin’ House: Rodney Bakerr
Rodney Bakerr’s Strange Trip from Punk Rock to Acid House
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Michael Ezebukwu, The Wanderer
DJ at Club LaRay, Rialto Tap, the Clubhouse, and more
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Boogieman in the Mix
Martin “Boogieman” Luna got into the Chicago house scene when he lent his knife to a DJ at a rough party.
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Memories of Ron Hardy
An interview with Ron’s nephew, Bill, owner of Partehardy Records.
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