Chulita Vinyl Club is made up of women, gender-non-conforming, non-binary, LGBTQ+ and self-identifying people of color. CVC launched in 2014, with the context of providing a safe space for empowerment, togetherness and to utilize music and vinyl as a form of resistance against the erasure of culture
Cohort is a 5-piece band from Los Angeles formed in 2014. The band’s most recent iteration features bassist Jack Ross, keyboardist/saxophonist Miles Tobel, guitarist Mateo Mazariego, drummer Charlie Ziman, and vocalist/guitarist Tula Jussen. Cohort’s sound can be best described as an eclectic mix of elements of funk, jazz, and rock and roll. Their self-titled LP, released in January of 2020, is available on all streaming platforms.
Take a show choir reject who was never cool enough for punk rock, throw him a rockabilly axe and have him cash in on all the poetry classes. Take an east coast jazz legend and tell him to lay off the diminished chording and step up the distortion. Take a comic-book drawing Level 5 Dungeoneer and give him +2 Charisma and +5 Vocalwork. Take a civil war reenacting drum geek and sit him down behind a proper kit. What do these nerds come up with? Sixteen tracks of total badassery. Theatricality without pretense. Virtuosic musicianship somehow stuffed into catchy rock anthems.
Take a lifelong love of music, add an internship at one of LA's most iconic radio stations, and you have one of the most versatile, well-liked, DJs in Southern California. Since 2006, from LA to Africa, DJ Benjamin Walker has focused his talents on bringing the party to the people. Benjamin specializes in creating an atmosphere that brings people together to experience the real joy of music and dance like nobody's watching, no matter the room. Benjamin's demonstrated excellence in song selection and pure vibe curation has constantly secured him residencies at some of Southern California's hottest spots and with some of your favorite brands from Netflix to the Conga Room.
DJ Gianna has been filling the dance floors of Los Angeles for over 10 years with her eclectic mix of Old School Hip Hop, Motown, Funk, Nu Disco, Indie, EDM, Top 40, and more. Gianna has worked with a wide range of clients for their various types of events including premiere & wrap parties, photo shoots, clubs, corporate events, retail promotional events, festivals, and high-end weddings. At every gig, she brings her professionalism, creativity, adaptability, and a wealth of music knowledge to the dance floor. DJ Gianna works extensively with each client to make sure their event is a huge success and the desired vibe is achieved.
Sam Cranis AKA DJ HamCran quite literally fell into the DJ world by accident. Being asked in a casual way to DJ multiple events based on his excitement about music, DJ HamCran has gone on to bring energy and vibes to several events with the tunes he spins. Playing songs that he loves and can't get over, even 20+ years later, DJ HamCran is sure to make you say out loud: "Wow! He sure is a real professional DJ!".
"He's my favorite DJ! After hearing him drop "Nookie" by Limp Bizkit, I was sold!" - Paul Rudd
Hailing from the East Coast and currently residing in LA, DJ Ivy has turned her hobby into a full-time career. Aside from being the co-owner of her own fashion agency Ladysmyth, you can find her rocking the decks weekly at various popular Hollywood hotspots including The Sayers Club, Breakroom 86, The Chapel at the Abbey, STK, Beauty & Essex and The W Hotel. She is known best as the resident DJ at the popular live entertainment venue The Novo (formerly known as Club Nokia) located in downtown, opening for some of the biggest acts in the biz and lately has been spotted opening at The Fonda & The El Rey in Hollywood. You can also spot her at monthly residencies in Vegas, New York and Cleveland. She has been featured on Power 106 and in Ladygunn magazine for majorly hustling her dual-careers in music and fashion, as well as being published in Thrillist as having one of the 14 coolest jobs in Los Angeles.
DJ L-double-E has spent years working as a professional DJ in some of LA’s top clubs and other venues across the nation.
While building his consulting firm he continued to trail-blaze all across the world as a DJ. From working with celebrities such as Issa Rae, Millie Bobby Brown, Nipsey Hussle, Xian Bell, Chris O'Bannon and more features on TV shows, he continues to connect the worlds of good energy and music every day.
An ear for beats and eye for style, Lani Love is known for her eclectic and curated collection of music, including hip hop, R&B, and disco. After a gig as an internet radio music director in Southern California, she started her adventures as a club DJ in New York City in 2007. In late 2011, Lani Love relocated to Chicago and quickly landed residencies at city hotspots: Soho House, Virgin Hotel, and East Room. Her sets were well received, as she was featured in the Chicago Tribune (2015) and voted Chicago's Best DJ by Chicago Magazine readers three years in a row (2014, 2015, 2016). In 2018, Lani Love was an official SXSW artist playing showcases for Showtime, Tidal, and Mercedes-Benz
DJ Majestik's numerous accomplishments in radio and the music industry have earned him recognition among artists and music groups all over. Besides being one of the select DJs to be both an on-air personality and mix show DJ in LA radio, Majestik has also performed at events with top music artists in many parts of the world. Majestik continues to leave an impression on club goers, both locally and internationally. With style and skill that separates him from the rest, he has traveled to play elite events around the globe, in cities including Berlin, Manila, Montreal, and Shanghai. DJ Majestik has also added satellite radio to his extensive resume, being a featured mixer on world-renowned.
