Our DJs

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About Ari

Hometown: Boston, MA

Artistic Influences: James Brown, Iggy Pop, Rolling Stones, Kurtis Blow, The Clash, Otis Redding, etc

Mixes: Indie Goes Pop Mashed Potatoes a-go-go Mix (click here to hear more mixes)

Ari Rosenfield

Following Ari Rosenfield’s graduation with a B.S. in Radio- Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin, he moved to Boston and founded Beat Train Productions. Ari has gained an outstanding reputation with his DJ residencies, frequent club appearances, as well as through his work as a mobile DJ. As of 2010, Ari has expanded to New York City, and now splits his time between Brooklyn and Boston.

As a club DJ, Ari has held several long running DJ residencies, and and spun at dozens of clubs around Boston and New York, playing everything from old school hip hop to glam rock to eighties to soul and funk to electro house to off the wall remixes and mashups. As a result of all these gigs, Ari has become known for his eclectic music knowledge, serious mixing skills, and his unstoppable ability to cold rock a party.

Besides his serious credentials as a DJ, Ari’s professionalism, attention to detail, dedicated work ethic, and focus have given him the ability to truly stand out from the countless other DJs out there.

Ari’s new promo video is now online.  Check it out Here!

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About Drew

Hometown: Boston

Artistic Influences: Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, Disco, Rock, Jazz, Afro-beat and everything in between.

Mixes: Top 40 Club Mix Drew's Indie Dance Mix (click here to hear more mixes)

Drew Burrows

In 2004, Drew Burrows co-founded the Flavorheard crew, which after years of the constant club gigs, millions of crates of dusty vinyl, and a handful of underground remixes that have achieved cult-like status, was finally recognized as “Best DJ 2010″ in the Boston Phoenix.

After finishing his undergrad degree at Northeastern University, in between his contributions to Flavorheard, Drew managed to keep amazingly busy.  He completed a master’s degree at New York University, while jet setting back to Boston for his gigs with Flavorheard on the weekends.  During the week, between his studies,  Drew DJ’d out at some of NYC’s top night clubs, including Santos Party House, The Knitting Factory, the Thompson LES Hotel, and Southpaw.  Now Drew is based in Brooklyn full time.

As an experienced DJ and lover of music, Drew knows that the key to a great party is an excellent selection of music, whether it be for setting the proper vibe or setting the dance floor on fire.  Drew has an impressive track record for consistently delivering an eclectic blend of new and classic dance music.

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About Carson

Hometown: Washington, DC

Artistic Influences: Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, James Brown, Prince, etc

Mixes: Carson's Poolside Funk Mix Carson's Top 40 Club Mix (click here to hear more mixes)

Carson Hinners

Back in the prehistoric time of 1997, when sparkly vests were still all the rage and before C-grade reality TV stars christened themselves “celebrity DJ’s,” the young Carson Hinners, a student at the University of Virginia with a passion for Hip-Hop music, bought his first set of turntables, and hasn’t looked back.

Since then, Carson completed his B.A. in Music Theory at Virginia as well as an audio engineering degree at SAE Institute of Technology, NYC, and has continued to pursue his passion for DJ’ing. Carson has a broad and eclectic knowledge of music that runs the gamut from old school hip hop, downtempo grooves, and deep funk to 80s & 90s throwbacks and current top 40 club music.

Like his other Beat Train comrades, Carson is disciplined, results oriented, mature, professional, organized, modest, does not talk on a microphone like he’s narrating a wresting match, and does not wear a sparkly vest. And without a doubt, Carson is ready to rock your wedding, party, or special event.

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About Joel

Hometown: Long Beach, NY

Artistic Influences: Beastie Boys, Parliament Funkadelic, Aretha Franklin, Beatles

Mixes: Joel's Top 40 Club Mix 80's and 90s Party Jams (click here to hear more mixes)

Joel Ortsman

As a freshman in high school, Joel Ortsman’s love of classic rock, funk, and old school hip hop led him to embark on his a lifelong journey as a DJ.   Since then, Joel has spun at over 1000 events, spanning the gamut from weddings and corporate events to high energy clubs and swanky lounges.

 

Besides his extensive track record as a DJ, Joel has a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology from SUNY Oswego, a degree in Audio Technology from the SAE Institute of Technology in New York City, 10 years administrative experience in the events business, and he even has a wife! Joel is dedicated, humble, professional, responsible, mature, and results driven. His personal qualities combined with his extensive music experience make him an extremely strong candidate to be your DJ.