Listed below are special guest DJs of Sovereign-State events who have been wonderful enough to take part in the electronic music experience we have to offer. Click the + to expand their DJ bios or the - to contract them. This system may not work with older versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape.

DJ Simon
The Syndicate, Sleaze DC.com
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Simon is fast on the rise in the world of DJ'ing! Since selling his guitar and buying turntables at the age of 16, this man has rocked some of the biggest most vibrant dance floors on the east coast from Toronto to Miami.. and just about everywhere in between with a style and passion all his own, with an edgy sound somewhere between progressive, banging house, breaks, & funky techno designed to lift any big room and more recently pushing & pioneering the retro- electro-new wave-techno-nouveau revolution.

Simon is currently working alongside BuzzLife Productions and Mixer Magazine, giving back to the industry just as much (and then some) as it has given to him. He has also been spending a lot of time in the studio. His first track ('Beat My Meat') was released in Jan 2001 on Mining Vinyl Records (MVR004). He has also known to program live elements in to his DJ sets and you can catch him dropping his own original, intentionally unreleased music and remixes. His undeniable talent, dedication and enthusiasm have made him a legend in the capitol city!

URLs:
http://www.luvchildentertainment.com
http://www.sleazedc.com
http://www.the-syndicate.net

Burn Date(s):
October 3, 2002

DJ Zelda
Metatrack Studios, DC
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Juliette Siegfried aka Zelda became fascinated with dance music during the disco era of the 70's. However, she didn't spin records herself until 1997, when she was able to devote a significant portion of her time and resources to becoming a highly skilled DJ. Zelda spins a unique and daring blend of techno, techouse, progressive, and tribal house music inspired by her favorite DJs Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, and John Digweed. The result is hard, pounding music with danceability, depth and beauty.

Beyond DJ'ing, Zelda has greatly contributed to the scene. Having formed AmtrakDJs.org, a highly respected community for the purpose of educating dance music DJs (Amtrak currently boasts over 400 members). Then, in July of 2001, Zelda left her full-time teaching job to open Metatrack Studios, a DJ and producer studio and school in downtown DC.

URLs:
http://www.djzelda.net
http://www.metatrackstudios.com
http://www.amtrakdjs.org

Burn Date(s):
October 17, 2002

Alex Bluefield
Acid Rain, DC
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DJ Alex Bluefield spun his first record in 1999 and has been drawn to the tables ever since! What started out as just fun quickly turned into a full time passion. His moving style of trance, with a smidge of upbeat progressive, has impressed DJs across the US.

His love for electronic music and melodic trance first developed after hearing Paul Van Dyk at Buzz in DC. He soon discovered the vibrant underground scene in DC and Baltimore, including the sound of DJ Scott Henry and his legendary Bit o' Honey sets. These two DJs sparked his passion to spin music that moves a dance floor!

Through years of hard work and frequent record shipments, he continues to hone his talent and is looking to expose more listeners to trance done right. When not spinning the latest releases, Alex also enjoys listening to everything from techno to funky house!

URLs:
http://www.acidraindc.com

Burn Date(s):
October 31, 2002
November 28, 2002

DJ Mohawk Adam
TabooBaltimore, MD
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One could say the name "Mohawk Adam" is synonymous to "DC Industrial/Goth scene." Long referred to as "DC's Godfather of Industrial music", Adam has held residencies at many of DC's best clubs. From the Fifth Colvmn to Nation (including the venue's days known as the "Capital Ballroom") to The Roxy. Probably his best known contribution to the DC industrial scene was the long running Thursday night dance party at Tracks, which united DC's rave and industrial scenes in a way never seen before or since. It's in that spirit that we at Sovereign State welcome Adam for a turn behind the decks for a special spotlight on EBM and Synthpop.

URLs:
http://www.taboobaltimore.com
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Burn Date(s):
November 14, 2002

Maz
Short-b.us
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A relative new comer behind the decks, Maz has track selection and a unique way of mixing hard dance that will keep your ass shakin' on the dance floor. His love for music will be shown through strange selections ranging from hard bouncing house to straight bangin' acid techno with everything in between.

URLs:
http://www.short-b.us


Burn Date(s):
November 28, 2002

Dee Jay Clutch
Stonefinger, In The Mix 88.1-FM, DC
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Camille Sevigny, also known as Dee Jay clutch, entered the underground dance music scene in 1998 in Toledo, Ohio just outside of Detroit, Michigan. House music always moved him and when it came time to start buying vinyl, that is what he gravited towards. His style and skills are always improving, yet never wavering from the house genre. Clutch relocated to Washington D.C. in the spring of 1999. He quickly integrated himself into the underground scene and has been blowing away dance floors ever since. His flawless mixing style and incredible track selection had made Clutch a sought after DJ for every type of party and club event.

URLs:
http://www.deejayclutch.com

Burn Date(s):
December 12, 2002

DJ EJ
Erratic Zone, VA
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With 12 years experience as a DJ, EJ's involvement in the scene has ranged from hosting a 2 hour techno show on a college radio station (WFFC, VA), to resident DJ (Origin at Paradox, Baltimore, MD) to hosting a weekly party in Washington, DC (Freakuency at Diversite).

His expertise gained over the years has earned him the respect of all of Washington, DC and beyond. His ability to mix any style and respond to the crowd's reaction has secured him multiple bookings up and down the east coast, including his frequent and highly acclaimed appearances, opening the main room at world-renowned Buzz (Nation, Washington, DC). He recently completed a successful residency at Origin, held at the legendary Paradox Nightclub in Baltimore, MD.

EJ and his partner, Michael Tinder, spin tag-team sets of banging progressive house and trance as Contrast and have already released one live set, with goals for more in the near future.

Not content with his DJ career alone, EJ has begun to produce his own house, breaks and progressive. Contrast has also been working on a number of original progressive tracks.

URLs:
http://www.erraticzone.com

Burn Date(s):
January 9, 2003

Jae K
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Jae K is a fantastic Progressive Trance DJ, with equally fantastic plans for his career that he is keeping well under wraps. Jae K has spun the likes of Glow and is sure to please.

Burn Date(s):
January 23, 2003

Justin Smith
Diversion Mgmt, DC
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Justin Smith brings his unique blend of tribal and funky-disco house to the forefront in DC. With his sharp cuts and clean mixes, Justin never fails to hype the crowd. Almost always in the mix, he produces a creative collage of pure house music derived from producers such as Onionz, DJ Sneak, and Peace Division. Justin has been involved in the scene for over 2 years, first starting off with the successful weekly Mandate and progressing on to become a member of GHM Productions.

URLs:
http://www.diversionmgmt.com/

Burn Date(s):
February 20, 2003