dj tim : thursday nights
Tim Williams was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was thus destined to be a Packer fan. While growing up in Lafayette, Indiana, at an early age Tim was intrigued by the influence of music on people and culture. This journey led him to begin dj-ing fraternity, sorority, and other college parties. This was soon followed by a residency at "Macaws" (The first nightclub owned by the owners of the Neon Cactus). As time progressed, Tim started playing theme nights that included alternative, industrial,techno, and even country. A few years after the opening of the Neon Cactus, Tim moved to St. Joseph, Michigan. While living in Michigan, Tim played clubs in St. Joseph, South Bend, Indiana, and even returned to West Lafayette for special events. A couple years later, Tim moved to the Champaign, Illinois area. Now living closer, Tim commutes every Thursday to the Neon Cactus. He has had the pleasure of playing with many other dj's regionally, and questlove of the Roots, and Dan the Automator
In his spare time, Tim enjoys his pets, glass blowing, hiking, live music and working in his music store Any Frequency in Monticello, Illinois.
dj cryptic : friday nights
Beginning in early 2004, Cryptic began his career spinning at many of the local bars and clubs throughout West Lafayette (Riehle Brothers, Club Rude, Where Else, Hookah). It wasn’t until 2006 that Cryptic originally came to The Cactus as the resident Martini Lounge DJ on Thursday Nights ‘Crock-N-Rock’ promotion spinning house and dance. As his career moved forward, other opportunities led Cryptic away from the Cactus and expanded his residencies and guest spots to Indianapolis, IN (Level, The Vogue, The Ugly Monkey, Therapy, Subterra), Chicago, IL (Ruby, Cabaret, Mission, The Warehouse), and Northwest Indiana (Woodhollow, Portage 9).
Returning to the Cactus in early 2008, Cryptic has taken over the ‘$2.00 YOU CALL IT’ promotion and has brought a new kind of flavor to club music the area has never experienced. Featuring original mashups and remixes, Cryptic brings Chicago influenced dance music along with a quick mixing style that brings a one of a kind experience to those who join him every Friday night.
dj steady b : saturday nights
Shannon Burton, aka DJ Steady B, has made quite the respectable name for himself in the music business. Starting out as a Hip/Hop and R&B DJ, he has grown into a multi-genre DJ/Producer/Promoter. Steady B knows what it takes to make it to the top, and by securing his place as one of the Midwest's top DJ's, he has certainly proved this. For over 11 years, DJ Steady B has shared his music, energy and style to music lovers all over the world, including Amsterdam, Toronto, Detroit, Orlando, but most importantly home in the Midwest, USA. Steady B has kept good company performing with talented entertainers such as
Myke D, Bad Boy Bill, Alex Peace, Skylab 2000, Flex, and Paul Anthony to name a few. Steady has held residencies at the R&B Café, Mixerz, Olympus, Mark 3, The Mirage, Club DB, Jillians, Veno's, Roxy's, The Boiler Room, Club 7 and currently calls The Neon Cactus in West Lafayette home. He has gained support, acknowledgment and a large following in the Greater Lafayette community, as well, by performing at local events such as "The Taste of Tippecanoe" and the "Juneteenth Festival" over the past years.
In 2000, Steady B released his first mixed tape, "Nice Guys Bang Hard." This was his first self-produced work, but would soon be followed by "The Hardfather" and "Return of the Hardfather." By the release of "The Hardfather," he had competed at Club Eden's DJ Battle in Indianapolis, IN., and displayed his skills at the Detroit Music Festival. Steady was also afforded the opportunity to perform on 96.5's "Freak Show" in 2004. While showcasing his own talent is important, Steady has also worked hard to promote the music business as a whole. He has organized unforgettable events such as "Barnyard Breakin'," "Familia," and "Mix Tapes 1 & 2."
DJ Steady B's talent is music. His passion is sharing it with others in any way he can. Be it filling the dance floor mixing tracks, using his own productions or bringing other performers together to put on an amazing event, he never disappoints. His unique and dirty style of music mixed with his eye popping stage performance has made him a favorite for years. His experience and drive will keep him around for many more.
