Beach Party 2012 Entertainment

DJ Fresh One

Easily one of San Diego’s most recognized and sought after DJs. He’s been in the game for nearly a decade and has built a solid reputation for an amazing work ethic and originality. Fresh One is the true definition of a professional DJ.

As one of the founding members of Sleeping Giant Music (SGM), music is Fresh One’s passion and full-time profession. He has alliances with L-R-G (urban clothing) and has also shared the stage with big names like: DJ AM, DJ Vice, DJ Fashen, DJ Steve1der, DJ Spider, DJ Scene, De La Soul, Digital Underground, Mickey Avalon, Mark Farina, DJ Babu, KRS-One, Ge-ology, and Miguel Migs. Highlights from his career thus far include spinning in Buenos Aires, at the Miami Music Conference, for Rip Curl, L-R-G & on the hit MTV show Sweet 16.

DJ Chris Cutz

Growing up grooving to all the greats of 70s, 80s and 90s music, Chris turned to DJ-ing as a way to pay homage to the genre of music that he loves so much: Hip Hop. Fast forward to the present, he’s now a musical force to be recognized and reckoned with. When he’s on the clock his sets flow effortlessly between Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, House and Electro and the dance floor is packed until the house lights switch on.

For 8 years Chris Cutz has been one of San Diego’s most sought after DJs, entertaining big names like Beyonce, Kanye West, John Legend, Estelle, Jamie Foxx, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton. As a professional, he’s shared the stage with Z-Trip, AM, Mix Master Mike, DJ Riz of the Crooklyn Clan, Samantha Ronson and DJ Vice. And he’s also opened for big name acts like the Pharcyde, Blacksheep, People Under The Stairs, Mickey Avalon and Pittsburgh Slim. You can now catch Chris Cutz at one of his weekly residencies Stingaree, Universal, Barwest, Confidential, Thin and Onyx Room.

DJ Who & Paulo Da Rosa

Rock meets electronic soul is the best way to describe a performance by DJ Who & Paulo da Rosa. In this unique duo, Paulo blends his live electric guitar riffs simultaneously with DJ Who’s beats. The entire show is unscripted and spontaneous, with both artists moving from song to song, genre to genre, without missing a beat. Who and Paulo’s shows are exciting, dynamic and overflowing with energy. Their sound spans both rock and electronic music genres, making it easy for Paulo’s energetic stage presence and Who’s ever-changing song selection to keep audience’s entertained.

Artistic

From what started as his childhood dream over 20 years ago, Artistic has worked hard to turn it into reality. Starting his career in 1995 by throwing Apollo-style events called “The Breakthrough,” he brought up and coming DJ’s and MC’s to showcase their skills in front of a crowd. These events started a buzz about Artistic’s skills and his reputation for a man who cared enough about the music community around him to help others succeed with him.

From there he grew into a successful local DJ himself, then a producer for Deep Rooted—which has won a San Diego music award for Best Hip Hop album in 2008. He has gone on tour with legends like Public Enemy and has shared the stage with the great Richard Humpty Vision. Artistic has come a long way from playing small venues across the city to performing in front of packed arenas and touring across the country.

Jon Sautter

For the past seven years Jon Sautter has been a fixture in the Southern California club music scene and has built a reputation of leaving radio listeners and club goers alike thirsting for more of his unique mixes. His crowd moving sets combine a delicate balance of intelligence, choice selections and energy building that leaves audiences mesmerized. Jon’s musical taste, personality and philosophy of being half in the booth and half on the dance floor have enabled him to be one of the most sought after DJs on the West Coast.

DJ Niques

DJ Niques (pronounced "Neeks") pioneered his DJ mission in 1994. A year later, he discovered the ingenuity of making beats and was hooked. Passionate over the love of music, and his endless crossing paths between the maps of DJing and producing set flight to his true command in production. Honorably, Niques equipped beats for the world famous scratching phenomenon and innovator, DJ Qbert, producing beats for his Do It Yourself DVD Volumes 1 & 2, as well as 4 beats on his, "famous for its ultra funky beats" Needle Thrashers Alpha record.

Presently, Niques allies with MC "Blest" on their "Self Sounds" project (TBA). He prospers by his commitment to studio time and explores other realms as an artist such as selling his beats & working with other DJs/artists. As a result of his allegiance to his art, he is found performing at many of San Diego’s leading venues and has traveled nationally – New York City to Nashville to Hollywood/ Los Angeles, just to name a few.

The Sidekicks

The Sidekicks were formed in 1997 in Coronado (San Diego), CA. The band consists of Steve Williams (drums/percussion), Matt Hughes (guitar/vocals), Phil Higgins (guitar/vocals), Seth Imming (bass/vocals), and depending on the occasion will add female vocalist Maria Amuchastegui. The band covers a wide range of songs by the most popular groups from the 50s to stuff that's currently on the radio. Covering everything from the Beatles and Buddy Holly, Commodores and Ohio Players, Prince and Michael Jackson, to the currents by White Stripes, Incubus, Radiohead, and Dave Matthews, this band appeals to all audiences.

When The Sidekicks aren't booked for a corporate event, wedding, or some other function they can be seen on a regular basis at some of southern California's hottest venues. For the past 10 years the band has had steady weekly gigs at venues like On Broadway, Analog, Whiskey Girl, and Syrah, to name a few.

Aside from playing at the top venues around San Diego, the band keeps a busy schedule recording, doing session work, and a steady flow of corporate and private events. The band sometimes find themselves booked in New York, Nashville, Pennsylvania and Florida. Phil and Seth are also booked frequently as a duo giving "unplugged" performances at public and private events.