Buckeye Bar Expo Entertainment
Live Bands
Midnite Masquerade
Midnite Masquerade covers more than 40 top billboard and radio hits. Band members Kristen Ayers, Brian Williams, Jeff Nesham and Tucker Allen produce a unique pop/ rock/ alternative sound you're not going to want to miss!
Illicit Kitty
Sexy Aggressive Rock
Illicit Kitty is defined by commanding vocals and melodic tunes punctuated by memorable choruses. Building on predecessors like 99 Heartaches and Brother Trucker, Illicit Kitty has carved out their own niche resonating a truly unique sound. Having played at venues including Red White & Boom, Havana Nightclub, and more, Illicit Kitty can be seen and heard all over Columbus.
DJ Photos courtesy of David Heasl
DJ GONZO
Christopher Gonzalez, "DJ Gonzo", will host the 2010 Buckeye Bar Expo DJ Showcase. Chris is an on air DJ for 97.9 WNCI in Columbus and he hosts/mixes Club NCI. Chris can also be found at various Columbus clubs including 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill, Screamin’ Willies, and parties with Magical Attractions DJ Service. Chris is also on XM radio with his nationally syndicated "Spin Cycle Mix Show." Hailing from New York, Chris brings an upbeat New York vibe to the showcase and has DJ’d with such greats as DJ Boris, George Acosta, and DJ Scribble. Chris brings a positive energy to the show and is loved and respected by all in the Columbus DJ community.
DJ Quantum
Sean Shirk, "DJ Quantum", will be one of the featured DJ’s in the 2010 Buckeye Bar Expo DJ Showcase. Originally hailing from Detroit, Sean has been a staple in the Columbus music scene for over 12 years. He currently holds residencies in Columbus at Callahan’s and Caddyshack Pub. Sean is also the founder of Stygian Records, where he keeps a busy remixing/ production schedule! He has played with many of the top DJ's in the world, including Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Armin Van Buuren, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Dan, BT, Robbie Rivera, Carl Cox and Paul Van Dyk. A fan favorite, he was voted Favorite Club DJ in Columbus twice.
DJ Bombay
"DJ Bombay" is another amazing DJ in the 2010 Buckeye Bar Expo DJ Showcase. Bombay is known as the cutting and scratching king in Central Ohio, and is probably one of the best in the United States. He holds a residency at Contact in the Frog, Bear, & Wild Boar complex and has won major DJ competitions, including DMC, Scion, and Guitar Center Spinoffs. DJ Bombay tours the world with Ubiquity Records recording artist Ohmega Watts, and has toured with Oh No, James Brown, and Diverse. He has opened for KRS1, DJ Craze, DJ Atrak, Brother Ali, Ying Yang Twins, Rakim, Raequan, WuTang, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, N.e.r.d, and many more. DJ Bombay’s amazing style and skill are sure to be not only an attendee favorite, but also a dj favorite.
"Aus-10" hails from Columbus Grove, Ohio and has influenced the Midwest electronic music scene through his upbeat, sometimes haunting electronic tracks, and his promotion of national acts through his production company, Super Good Events. Aaron has played at many legendary clubs such as The Music Factory,... Glow, Red Zone, Carlisle Club, Global, Fabric, Mosaic, and BoMA to name a few. He has played with Darude, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Armin Van Buren, Paul Van Dyk, Bad Boy Bill, and DJ Rapp to name a few. Aaron’s mixing expertise and ability to use electronic music to control the excitement and energy of an audience makes him one of the top DJ’s in Ohio.
DJ SAMURAI
Originally from Elyria, Ohio. DJ Samurai has worked with many of the Top DJ's in the world. Crystal Method, Steve Aoki, Chris Lake, Sultan, Bad Boy Bill, Steve Smooth, and DJ Scribble just to name a few. As a DJ, promoter and Nightclub owner he has had some of the most successful events ever in Columbus. He has also had residency's at Sugar Bar, Carlisle Club, Light Columbus, Arlington Cafe, Long Street, Old School, Atomic Club and Currently at Park St Cantina, Social Room and Onyx.
DJ HOLLA
 Buckeye Bar Expo Planning Committee Member Renae Davies got to meet rockstar Eddie Money, the featured entertainment at the first Buckeye Bar Expo. |
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 OLBA Legislative Agent Jacob Evans is pictured here with country music legend Neal McCoy, the featured act at the second Buckeye Bar Expo. |
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