DJ Austin James
Northside Photo Shoot
Pioneer DJ -XDJ-RX3
Scrolling Marquee
Chicago River Walk at Northman Beer and Wine Garden
Northside Photo Shoot.
Overview
Quality service, great music, and a positive attitude are the keys to my business. I love to DJ for corporate events, private events, art gallery evenings, and other types of functions. I enjoy playing to a wide variety of crowds and working within multiple genres including: Top 40, Disco, House, Contemporary, Doo-Wap, Tech-House, Classics, Oldies, Throwbacks, (80s / 90s / 2000s Hits) and Background / Lounge / Chill.
Reviews
1 review
Zack H.
July 7, 2025Passionate, powerhouse entertainer
Austin is a talented DJ with exceptional technique for live mixing. I’ve booked him several times for the adults only events I produce for gay men.
Austin brings versatile, journeyman DJ skills and exceptional taste to his work. He’s professionally responsive, on time, capable, very pleasant to work with.
I admire Austin’s hustle, professionalism, talent, taste, and technique.
10/10 highly recommend.
Hired as: Club DJ, DJ
Booking information
Price range: $250 - $1500 - let's connect!
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 420 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability $1M - Customer Injuries/ Errors and Omissions / Property Damage / Advertising Harm
What to expect
First and foremost, business and positive attitude first. Then let's connect about great music! Let's set-up a phone call and get an idea of the event you want and the music you want to accompany it. I can help with my ideas and give insight with my experience in events and logisitics.
About
Chicago DJ specializing in corporate and private events. I have played on the Chicago River, small intimate events and even with the New York Poetry Society throughout the Chicagoland area. My musical background is in Disco & House music, but also have classical training and appreciate Classical & Jazz. I love finding the right tone to help create a great event!
Additional booking notes
Music is my passion! My equipment is perfect for medium sized events and under. If you have larger events, we can connect about the logistics to pull it off. I've played in-front of 300+ people or small family events. Each event is different, please see my equipment listed to get an idea of what I have ready to bring.
Set list
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Javi Bora - Chicago (Huxley Remix)
Aretha Franklin - A Deeper Love - Damianito Cola Bootleg
Golfos - Hole 9 (Bridie Mix)
Joeski - Afro Latinism
Skream & Jackmaster - The Attention Deficit Track
Influences and inspiration
I have been in music all my life. Huge influences include Selena, Michael Jackson, Golfos, Barry White, Aretha Franklin, U2, Madonna, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Chaka Kahn, Cher, Daft Punk, Destiny's Child, Brand New, Fall Out Boy, Fugees, Ginuwine, Green Day, Incubus, Janet Jackson, Jackson 5, The Killers, Maluma, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Outkast , The Police, Prince, Santana, Rihanna, Third Eye Blind, TLC, Usher, Will Smith, Dianan Ross, Gloria Gaynor, Miami Sound Machine, Donna Summer, Weezer, Depeche Mode, The Human Leauge, Sister Sledge, Basement Jaxx, Mike Dunn, Terry Hunter, Queen, RuPaul, Jerry Negro, Bad Bunny, Ultra Nate, Dajae, Robin S, Sylvester, Booka Shade, Green Velvet, Motown, Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, DJ Heather, Ben King, Bee Gees, Bellaire, Adryiano, PAWSA, Salt-N-Pepa, The Martinez Brothers, Ashord & Simpson, Blondie, Boyz II Men, Gladys Knight, Hotmood, Jax Jones, Karol G, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Notorious BIG, Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, CeCe Peniston, Claptone, K-Alexi, The Clash, Moderat, Apparat, Rosetta Tharpe, KC and the Sunshine Band, Quincy Jones, Honey Dijon, Jocelyn Brown, Bicep, Maya Jane Coles, Mr. Lee, Myke Towers, Nelly, New Order, Rent, Nina Simome, Etta James, Nirvana, Orbital, Rauw Alejandro, Rosalia, Ron Carroll, T Mixwell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Tracy Chapman, Anita Baker, Ace of Base, Whitney Houston, Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Yo-Yo Ma, ZZ Top, and More.... ;-)
Setup requirements
Pioneer XDJ-RX3
2 Speakers - Electro-Voice ZLX-12P
2 Wireless Mics - Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10
Portable DJ Booth Table
Stage Lights
Portable Marquee for Signs
