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 tre : friday nights,
& thursday in the martini room
"Fast pace, addictive beats that are on the cutting edge of tomorrow's sound," is one of the many ways to describe the sounds of DJ TRE. Constantly remaining one step ahead of the trends, DJ TRE's unique sounds have earned him the name of 'Mr. Exclusive' from platinum artist Mike Jones. In a market oversaturated with DJ's, DJ TRE outshines the sounds of others and captivates his audience every time he steps up to the tables, keeping the dance floor packed from start to finish. With his clever ability to mix new sounds with old favorites, he unites himself with the audience, no matter how large or small.
Since working with the Bumsquad DJz, DJ TRE has branched off and worked with a number of musical talents across the spectrum of sound. He has made mix tapes with a number of platinum artists including The Ying Yang Twins, Paul Wall, David Banner, and Mike Jones. Tre's talents have even landed him on stage with a number of artists including Nelly Furtado, Hinder, Chris Brown, Paula Deanda, Twista along with many others.
Today, DJ TRE is the official DJ for Crunk Energy Drink and often
works to create a blend of sounds for Def Jam Records. Since the
beginning of his career in music, Tre has only begun transforming his
dreams into reality. He has raised the bar in the mid-west's dance
music and Hip Hop scene. By uniting all walks of life through the
commonality of music, he's been able to contribute his expertise and
unique sound to create a quality of beats unlike that of anyone else
in the industry.
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.
