GENERAL MANAGER

Tyler Huffman, aka Bothsides, has been performing on stage as a live musician and DJ for over 20 years. He has been on stages ranging from Carnegie Hall in New York City, clubs in Chicago, and even shopping malls in San Francisco. He founded Cage and Aquarium Productions in 2007 to provide real DJ services for a private event industry (mainly weddings) that otherwise had very stale and unskilled options for clients. Tyler is a true vinyl enthusiast and performs all-wax sets all over the country.

DIRECTOR

Michael, aka DJ Mykol, brings heart and soul to every set he touches. His musical influences are heavily based on what he heard his Mom listening to as a child - including Motown, the Beatles, & the Cars. Michael has a true love for his community, a heart for the under-served, and a desire to stand up for the greatness of others. Michael not only enjoys playing at weddings, clubs, business functions and special events, but he loves to teach as well. He believes there is nothing more satisfying than demonstrating how to DJ and watching others become great themselves.

SALES & NETWORKING

A talented break dancer, Ed understands what it takes to get people’s feet moving. He has been dancing his whole life, which started at a young age when he discovered his family’s Michael Jackson record collection. Years later he started break dancing in high school and continued at University of Illinois, where he joined Urbana-Champaign Hip Hop Congress. Since then he has admired some of the DJ industry’s finest and their turntable skills. It was just a matter of time before he honed them as part of his music expertise. His passion for dancing translates well into his ability to read a dancefloor and keep everyone moving.

If you’ve been to the Midwest, chances are that you’ve seen him rock the spot. Jake aka Deejay Pickel blends with the best, his sets get sweaty, and he isn’t afraid to throw back the throwbacks. Known for flirting with feel-good genres, Jake spins everything from Prince and The Cure to the Beastie Boys and Steely Dan. In addition, Jake has shared the stage with numerous hip-hop icons, including RUN DMC, Pete Rock, Tone Loc, The GZA, House of Pain and Brand Nubian, as well as sharing bills with turntablists Z-Trip and Cut Chemist.

Lexi Zajdel (ZY-dell), aka DJ Lecks, is a dexterous musician with a heartfelt passion for the art of turntable DJing. Born and raised in Chicago, Lexi is devoted to the city and playing music for the people in it. With an impressive roster of venues and corporate clients under her belt, including several television, radio and print features - Lexi has a large number of accomplishments despite her young age. In her spare time, Lexi enjoys indulging in pop culture, playing video games, and exploring the urban jungle. This audiophile and self proclaimed musical encyclopedia is dedicated to playing a crowd pleasing blend of decade-spanning jams, delivered with her signature style.

Neville, aka DJ Elliven, is a DJ who’s performances are never off-beat. Along with a wealth of musical savviness generated during his time at Marquette University, he is also a supremely detail-oriented person and a rhythmically balanced deejay. He regularly spins at Tonic Room in Lincoln Park on Tuesdays where he is always on vibe with the crowd. His easy-going attitude will finesse any situation to create the perfect party.

Justin, aka Select Inverse, is extremely well-versed in the realm of musicality. Justin possesses an uncanny penchant for reading crowds as well as mixing various genres of music into his sets. The result of this practical skill set is that when Select Inverse is spinning, there is rarely time for breaks on the dance floor. You can’t go wrong with Justin’s polished approach to the art and his top-notch turntable skills.

When DJ Stack is on deck, you know the music is right. Ajoyi Stackhouse, aka DJ Stack hails from Chicago, Illinois. Her DJ career started on the literal "deck" of aircraft carrier USS George Washington while Ajoyi was serving in the US Navy. From DJing military balls and holiday parties to clubs and special events alike, DJ Stack has shared her passion of music both locally and internationally. Currently a full-time, professional DJ, Ajoyi is fully certified through the infamous Scratch DJ Academy in Chicago.

Adam’s love for music can be traced back to playing “My Boyfriend’s Back” over and over on his Fisher Price record player. He loves playing music that gets people dancing and introducing them to songs they didn’t know that they were missing. He is constantly expanding and changing his musical tastes. Most recently, he attached a speaker to his bicycle - so if he can’t be spinning, at least he can jam while he rides.

Sandra aka DJ Sandra Suave is a DJ that knows how to pump up any crowd. She has been a guest DJ aboard Carnival Cruise Line and rocked crowds at festivals such as Cuban Fest with Red Bull and Backlot Bash Chicago. Recently Sandra Suave decided to dive deeper into the art forms of DJing and turntablism so she has recently studied and graduated from Scratch Academy Chicago. With the skills she possesses and her desire to continue to grow as a DJ, there is no telling where her talents will take her next.

Kevin Sanabrais, aka DJ K Sity, has a finger on the pulse of the city’s DJ scene and a dedication to the art of turntablism. He is committed to providing you an unforgettable music experience for your wedding, corporate or special event. With his passion for DJing, Kevin is currently a teaching assistant at Scratch Academy Chicago, teaching others the art of DJing and turntablism. In his spare time, he enjoys digging for vinyl records to expand his record collection.

You may have seen Dan performing around Chicago’s clubs as DJ Demchuk, opening for acts like Mos Def, Flosstradamus, Devo, Wu-Tang Clan and more. Daniel has been a DJ for over a decade, with beginnings in radio which he still pursues today as host of his weekly show Wednesday nights on WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM. With recent interviews in the Chicago Tribune, Seek.Me Magazine, & on IPaintMyMind.org, Demchuk’s down-to-earth demeanor and impressive credentials make for a lively experience wherever he is set to perform.

Chris, aka DJ Chris Banks, is a powerhouse DJ who can pack dancefloors far and wide. As a graduate of Chicago's infamous Scratch DJ Academy - Chris is equipped with the skill it takes to DJ anything from a wedding to a corporate event or a night club. Being surrounded by great music was what inspired Chris to start DJing: Michael Jackson and Prince were staples at his grandmother's house growing up. Chris has a passion for discovering music and seeing how it moves people - he believes a life without music isn't a life worth living. After five years behind the decks and lots of practice, Chris knows the formula to rock any dance floor.

DJ Jules' musical career as a graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston is far ranging and has led to work with some of the most sought after performers and producers in the music industry. With an expansive list of performances at some of the top venues across the country and touring in Europe DJ Jules knows what makes a dance floor move and always keeps the party rocking. Extensive work in the private event industry from weddings to corporate events and private parties there's no doubt that DJ Jules will help make your event unforgettable.

Marshall is a third generation Bay Area native raised in a family of musicians. He began studying music when he was 5 years old and is now a conservatory-trained drummer, and as such is a champion of all things groovy, funky, soulful, and jazzy. Marshall splits his time DJing and playing drums in professional jazz bands around the Bay Area, including his own band, LUMAMA. In 2015 Marshall joined IHE and helped the company grow into what it is today with his skills as a DJ, drummer, and customer service master. Whatever your needs are for your event, Marshall steps up and delivers flawlessly. When Marshall is on the turntables you can expect his deep sense of rhythm and musical sensitivity to keep the dance floor moving.

Drew started collecting records in 2005, but it wasn't until four years later that he began his journey as a DJ. He started off DJing house parties in college, and this eventually led to club gigs in his native Cincinnati. In 2011, Drew got his first residency at Frank Barron's aka "FB's" in downtown Cincinnati. Since then, Drew has played everything from concerts, festivals, private events and weddings - he has even curated his own monthly party called NothingCouldBeBetter. Drew enjoys playing dance music from all genres and decades - it doesn't really matter what style as long as people are groovin.

Devin caught the DJ bug at an early age. While most teenagers were working their first job to save up for a car, he was working to save up for turntables and a mixer. A few years after getting that first set of gear Devin was djing house parties and clubs in his college town of Lawrence, Kansas. Eventually he landed in Kansas City where he worked the DJ circuit for a number of years before relocating to Chicago to be a full time DJ in 2015. Over his 15 year career he’s played hundreds of nights and events to a wide range of crowds. This experience has given him an eclectic taste in music, and he’s comfortable playing in any setting. Devin tries to dig a little deeper with his music selection. He strives to find those songs that you love, but aren’t expecting to hear.

A Chicago native, since the age of 16, DJ Alejandro has been bringing a unique flavor to all sorts of events, but truly has found his niche in the wedding space rocking receptions for almost 10 years. With Hispanic roots and musical background, Alejandro knows how to bring the fun with scratching, mixing, and MCing skills to diverse crowds. Playing music is his passion, but serving the dance floor is his duty.

Kevin Luch, aka Kevin Kennedy, grew up listening to all the Chicago House Legends late night mixes. At a young age, he knew that he was destined to do the same. Born and raised in Chicago he has had multiple influences on his DJ style. For starters, he is a first-generation Hispanic American and can remember listening to all sorts of Latin music during family gatherings. He's from Chicago so he grew up listening to House and Hip Hop. This has ultimately inspired Kevin to be a lover of all music and an open format DJ. From House to Hip Hop to Rock and Reggaeton, Kevin is sure to send you on a musical experience.

Meet Jorge Castaneda, but you can call him “Koke”. His music adventures began at an early age. Koke grew up in a lively music household, watching his uncles rehearse for their band and eventually being asked to join in on occasion with the keyboard, drums or cowbell. He was also surrounded by different types of music, whether it was his mom listening to nortenas and cumbias or his sister with Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, or Selena. But it was the sound of Hip-Hop, played by his brother, that really grabbed his attention. In high school, as he discovered new hip hop records and new artists, he realized he wanted to pursue a career in music. Soon after he was introduced to DJing when he was gifted a controller for Christmas. He spent the next summer going to friends houses to mix and play records. Along the way he discovered all types music, from disco, house, funk, classic rock, alternative and all things that make your head nod. He desired to further himself as a DJ and went to the DJ Scratch Academy. There he received the skills to play records differently and the confidence to play anything from cumbias to country music. He prides himself on his diverse musical background and being able to play anything for the event at hand.

Music, nightlife and Chicago are three things that Eduar Vazquez can't live without. It only felt right when he began to gravitate towards DJing - an art that easily encompasses these three ideologies. Eduar knew that being a performer was something that intrigued him, and in order to make his dream a reality, he enrolled in Scratch DJ Academy. Now, as a proud graduate of Chicago's most renowned DJ school, Eduar is equipped to light up the dance floor at any style of event. After years of honing his craft as an open format DJ, Eduar has mixed music at weddings, dance clubs, cruises and a variety of other venues - you name it and Eduar has probably DJed it! In his free time, Eduar enjoys exploring and experiencing new sights, sounds and tastes in his beloved city.

Hailing from the mean streets of South East London, Miles Otway is a newcomer to San Francisco, and has already managed to secure residencies at Madrone first Fridays and Wish Bar First Tuesdays. He has spun at a number of London clubs, such as Egg, Ministry of Sound and Hoxton Pony, as well as at Glastonbury Music festival. With a multi genre arsenal of tunes, he's ready to make his mark on the Bay area. If you want an energetic, eclectic and vibe creating selectah, Miles Otway is the man for you!

Pedro Perez, known by his DJ moniker of Jesus Face, is a true-to-form open format DJ. The art of DJing was always appealing to Pedro. As a young child Pedro's cousin was a DJ - the manipulation of music and combining favorites in a seamless fashion was enough to suck him in. From his time in high school DJing parties with friends to the bars and clubs he performs at today, Pedro always manages to provide an entertaining experience. Pedro prides himself in providing a wide genre range of music in his sets and the positive feedback from the crowds is what keeps his drive going.

SPIN VXN is a female DJ from the Midwest. Her love of music goes deep and she has played various instruments throughout her life. Starting with viola and saxophone when she was in elementary school and focusing on music performance with an emphasis in saxophone in college. Since college, she has had a career in customer service and retail management, but the love of music kept calling her. In 2016 she graduated with a DJ Certification from Scratch Academy Chicago. Since graduating, she has performed at several festivals and clubs and has worked with many corporate businesses including Tommy Hilfiger, Boston Store, J. Crew and others. She loves to perform, and her musical personality shines through every performance.

Dale Henry III, aka DH3, has always been passionate about music. After a motor vehicle accident left him with a broken leg, Dale decided he was going to teach himself how to mix during his lengthy recovery. To further his knowledge he received his DJ certification through the Scratch DJ Academy of Chicago and also obtained an associates degree in Audio/Visual Editing and Production from the College of Lake County. His experience from weddings, clubs, and corporate events makes Dale a great fit for any event.

Dariusz Malysa, aka 'Frozen in Fame' has been studing music and practicing mixing since 2013. He is a Scratch DJ Academy graduate who enjoys mixing a variety of music but especially loves House. Once he got a taste of playing in front of people he fell for it. In the midst of building a strong portfolio he has rocked the iconic Macy's on State Street and even volunteered his skills and time to Habitat for Humanity. In his spare time he gets lost in his second passion, photography. He loves to be surrounded by art, whether it is music or paintings. He also enjoys video gaming, movies, and of course, Game of Thrones.