YOUR GROOVY DJS
We have been running this shindig for almost two decades and we are so happy to have these amazing DJs play for you all day and all night.
JEFF “MOJO” MILLER
Your Host – Virginia Beach, VA
What else can you say about this guy? Not only is he your co-host for this crazy shindig since 2005, but he has danced, taught, DJed, even played at blues & swing events all around the country for over 24 years. A Chicago-native with Blues always in his heart & soul.
It is no wonder he got hooked on Blues Dance after his first exchange. He was exposed to the late nite dancing couldn’t get enough of the groove and passion. He was hooked immediately to the vibe, the crowd, the atmosphere, and the pure thrill of taking dancers on a journey. He now lives, breathes, cries, bleeds, and even plays Da Blues.
Get ready for some traditional Blues, modern Blues, acoustic Blues, harmonica Blues, original Blues, local Blues, and his famous curveball songs that make you question his sanity but also say “WTF? oh S#!&, we gotta dance to this!”
In addition to organizing and DJing at dance events for two decades, he also plays a mean blues harmonica and has sat in with local and national Blues bands across the country. He yearns for one day to write songs & play for you at the late nites.
JEFF “BUNNY KING” KLEIN
DJ COORDINATOR • From somewhere in Michigan
Jeff returns to DCBX for his… let’s see… carry the 1… umpteenth year.
Whether it is blues music tailored to dancing on the beach of music for those late nights when you need a boost of energy, Jeff loves curating his playlists to fit the room, the time, the mood, and the venue. He has been DJing for somewhere in the range of 18 years from coast-to-coast and is celebrating his 23rd year of dancing. He loves returning to Virginia Beach every year to renew his deep and meaningful relationship with the reclining chair in Jeff Miller’s living room.
In his free time, he teaches people stuff and likes doing new things. He has also been known to make a fool of himself when the situation calls for it. He is desperately hoping the situation calls for it this year at DCBX.
DAVE “HOT SAWCE” WARNER
Durham, NC
Would it really be Dirt Cheap Blues if Dave Warner wasn’t there? We certainly don’t think so. Dave is a regular DJ at Dance Blues Friday in Durham, NC, and the Music Coordinator for the Tobacco Road Blues events in the Raleigh-Durham area. He’s played at blues events from New York at Charleston, and he’s making his 7th appearance as a DJ at Dirt Cheap.
Dave continues to dig through new releases from veteran performers and emerging artists alike to keep his sounds fresh and keep dancers connected to the music. Expect to hear something new and exciting from Dave again this year!”
GREG “JAILHOUSE” GERSHOWITZ
Charlotte, NC
Greg has been rocking the DJ table since he grew facial hair. His appreciation for music started by rifling through his parents’ vast and eclectic record collection and started experimenting with the controls on their old naugahyde-covered record player.
He is nonetheless a completely self-taught DJ, buying all the music he could with money saved up from a part-time job as a hand model. He learned to appreciate a wide range of music and brings that inspiration to the dance floor.
He took these musical talents and became a well-rounded DJ at several lindy, west coast swing, blues, tango, and wherever event need tunes to move the dancers. Plus he always enjoy brutalizing people on the dance floor, never letting them leave the dance floor, and never stop!
BETO “BIG TRAIN” ZALETO
Arlington, VA
(pronounced Beh-Toe) – Beto has been following his passion for dancing, music, and honing his talents for more years than he can count. He has not only mastered the art of Dancing, but has also proven his DJ abilities to keep dancers on the dance floor.
Seemingly a natural since his early teens, Beto began spinning for friends at birthday parties, barmitzahs, kool-aid stands, and pie-eating contests. His signature neo-pro dreamfunk style mixed with energetic vocals and crying guitars has since become an unmistakable sound that has been heard from the DC area to the Mars Rover.
As a DJ, no one can question Beto’s versatility or music and dance-ability. Whether he’s creating a night woven with dark and mysterious grooves, or charging up the dance floor with electrifying vocals, Beto intuitively works a room with his creative mixing and programming style, playing music for the masses, as well as the most discriminating audiences.
Prior to becoming a DJ, his younger years were still filled with music, starting with being the gopher at local recording studio where he learned the different rhythms of music. Growing up watching TV and searching any musicals and operas, he opened himself up to all types of music, from classical to jazz to swing to blues.
We welcome Beto back to the DJ Table and enjoy his smiles and his energy to the dance floor.
CALLING BLUES DJS!
If you believe you have what it takes to be behind the coveted DJ Table, click on the link to fill out the DJ REQUEST form. We have many hours to fill, so let us know if you want to be a BEACH DJ or a LATE NITE DJ.
