John krieger-joven - dj coordinator - NYC
John grew up as a dancer and DJ in the Windy City. He started spinning blues music at the first Chicago Underground Blues Experience and had been a regular DJ at Bluetopia and various events and parties in the Midwest. Since moving to New York he has been the longtime DJ coordinator for Friday Night Blues and Gotham City Blues and has spun at many events including Bambloozled, Enter the Blues, Snowbound Blues, Montreal Bagel & Blues, Steel City Blues, and NYC’s Nocturne Blues (the predecessor of ETB). He brings a versatile style influenced by the live blues of the Second City and the jazzy blues spun during his days as a young lindy hopper when the music got slower as the night got later.
jen delk - colorado
At age 3, Jen started her DJ career in the basement, on a Fisher Price record player, before an audience of dolls. She spent countless hours listening to funk, disco, soul, jazz, R&B, and pop music throughout her childhood and went on to study music from elementary through high school. After moving to Austin, the “ live music capital”, she fell hard for dancing in dive bars to gritty blues, jazz, and swing music. She started DJing for a live audience in college when she ran a small swing dance club on campus and started teaching classes. Jen lives in Denver now. She DJs for Blues and Swing dances locally and out of town, obsesses over the music choices for classes, and goes out to see live music as often as possible.
steve husiak - nyc
I started DJing just a year and a half ago after Sabrina saw me hanging out with the DJs at BDNY and challenged me to try it. I sent her 10 songs, she liked them, and so she gave me some playing time. Since then, Sabrina, together with other DJs in the wonderful BDNY community have helped me grow.
Now, I just love watching people enjoying themselves dancing to the music I'm playing.
My Blues playlists are shaped by my eclectic taste - from Jazz, and Swing to the Grateful Dead, Rock, and of course the Blues. It's a mix that gives my Blues playlists a distinct flavor that sets me apart from the rest.
Among the Blues DJs, I'm one of the oldest in age, but I'm one of the youngest as a DJ. So watch out - there's a new kid in town!
Odysseus Bailer - nyc
Odysseus Bailer is a NYC based lindy hopper and blues dancer. He has been one of the staples of NYC scene since 2000s and has been teaching since 2010. His DJing style extends beyond playing standard blues tracks. He loves to weave in soul and gospel while paying respect and homage to the essence and history of what makes blues music special.
kara fabina - colorado
Kara Fabina is a DJ whose expansive knowledge of musical genres brings a unique and vibrant energy to swing, blues, and fusion events. With a rich background in various dance styles, Kara’s deep understanding of music translates into carefully curated sets that keep the dance floor alive. Her eclectic tastes range from House and Funk to Old School Hip Hop, Vintage Jazz, Blues, and Soul, with a particular love for inventive mashups.
Since starting her DJ journey at house parties in 2011, Kara has built a reputation for her versatility and creativity. Her experience now spans local dance venues and events across the country. Based in Colorado Springs, Kara is dedicated to providing dancers with a diverse array of blues, swing, and soul tunes, crafting each set to enhance the rhythm and flow of the dance experience. With a brief obsession for beat production and mixology, Kara continues to evolve her craft, ensuring that every performance is both fresh and memorable.
Jeff segal - nyc
Jeff Segal believes that the heart and soul of blues dance lives on the social dance floor. Jeff is a life long lover of blues music and has been passionate about DJing for dancers for over 15 years. His goal is to give you the bumpingest blues dance party possible, and he takes particular delight in curating sets of unique and different unheard gems.
When not DJing, Jeff enjoys social dancing till he can’t feel his feet.
He’s also celebrated for his teaching and choreography by people who celebrate such things - you know, nerds.
