DJ Mel

last month

AUSTIN ROOTS, BIG STAGES, AND DIRTY 6TH STORIES 🎤🎙️ This episode of The Sound of Firsts features Will Bridges (@wheelbridges) — co-owner and operator behind some of Austin’s most iconic spots including Antone’s Nightclub, Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Pool Burger, Cisco’s Restaurant Bakery & Bar, and Arlyn Studios. He’s also the co-founder and promoter of the Austin Blues Festival (@austinbluesfestival) happening this weekend at Moody Amphitheater. We get into our longtime business relationship, the art of beatboxing, growing up in Austin, his days as a club DJ on Dirty 6th, and what it’s been like to grow alongside the city while helping shape some of its most legendary venues and hangouts. It’s a fun, real conversation about music, business, and the evolution of Austin culture. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Follow, like, subscribe — and enjoy.

2 months ago

THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 25 🚨 @theearlydanceparty is back at 3TEN Austin and I’m playing EVERYTHING. We’re talking 80s, 90s, early 2000s hip-hop & R&B, OG rave anthems, house music, 70s disco, guilty pleasures and more. If it makes you dance, it’s getting played. 💃🕺 Every great party needs pizza… the mighty @homeslicepizza is crashing the dance floor to turn this into a full-on pizza party. 🍕 Dance. Drink. Get home EARLY. 🕖 7PM – 11PM 📍 3TEN Austin 🎟 Advance tickets: www.aclive.com Let’s pack the dancefloor! 🔥

2 months ago

A dude and his toys. 🙂

2 months ago

Home studio. April 17, 2024. We’re throwing it back. I’ve always liked this blend. Btw, we don’t talk about Ronnie Milsap enough.

2 months ago

A fisheye moment. Salute to the @atxcommunityfdn for having me at Austin in Common last night. Year three of being in the room with people actually making a difference. For real, every time I leave inspired. What a beautiful event from a truly impactful organization doing the real work to make Austin better. 🙏🏽

2 months ago

BEATS, SCRATCHES, AND ATX HISTORY 🎧🎙️ This episode of @soundoffirsts features Austin mainstay DJ Nick Nack (@djnack) — a highly respected turntablist and producer who’s been putting in work for years. We get into 90s hip-hop, producing hip-hop shows in Austin, his radio show on KVRX, the art of DJing, and digging for records at spots like Bill’s Records — plus plenty of stories from a life deep in the culture. If you love 90s hip-hop and DJ craft, this one delivers. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow, like, subscribe — and enjoy.

2 months ago

ADVERTISING, MUSIC, AND ’80s HOUSTON VIBES 🎙️🔊 This episode of @soundoffirsts features Scott Brewer (@brewerscott), Senior Vice President and Creative Director at GSD&M in Austin, Texas. Scott specializes in strategic brand building and art direction across both digital and traditional media. We get into music placement in commercials, hip-hop, new wave, growing up in ’80s Houston, and what Austin was like in the ’90s — plus plenty of stories from the intersection of music, culture, and advertising. It’s a great conversation about how music shapes not just our personal lives, but the creative work we see and hear every day. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow, like, subscribe — and enjoy.

21 months ago

This photo is everything to me. Gone to Texas last weekend was on 10. 🔥 Salute to @utaustintx for having me do my thing once again. Shout out to the class of ‘28 for wilding out! HOOK ‘EM! 🤘🏽

23 months ago

Relive the magic of the White House Fourth of July! 🎆 We were thrilled to produce this spectacular event for the second year in a row, featuring unforgettable performances by Tyler Childers, Angelica Hale, the United States Marine Band, DJ Mel and more 🎶 This year, we elevated the event with stunning decor from @partyrentalltd and @paisleyandjade, top-of-the-line production from @showtimesoundllc and @pm1pro, and enhanced guest experiences from @silverliningdg. Plus, we kept everyone cool with plenty of hydration stations, misting arches, and @toastworthy’s lemonade! 🍋 Check out the recap video from @alivecoverage & @matthenryvideo and join us in celebrating Independence Day at the most iconic venue! 🇺🇸

23 months ago

Yesterday was the best. 🇺🇸🎆