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An Epitaph, as described in the dictionary, are words written in memory of a person who has died i.e. an engraving on a tombstone or mark of some sort. With a name like that you can well assure that musically DJ Epitaph will do just that. As a lasting memory for the party that will exist no more, Epitaph is indeed making his mark on the hearts and souls of those blessed to hear him. A former refugee of South Bend, currently residing in Fort Wayne, Epitaph has been known to rock a crowd is his vibrant stylings of musical talent. Prior to stumbling into the electronic scene by coming across a flier in 98. Epitaph was already familiar with the sounds of ole school Chicago House and 80's dance. At the time he was doing hip-hop mixes for high school basketball game warm-ups and random house parties. But this particular party in '98 stimulated him to try his hand at house, progressive house, and dance. At this time Epitaph was also producing tracks for various underground hip-hop groups around the Michigan area. Doing projects with the likes of G.O.D & C13, and also a few solo artists in-between. Epitaph's skills and knowledge of turntablism and producing began to grow to the extreme. Roughly three years ago, while living in South Bend, Epitaph began to associate himself with the likes of DNB. Being in the foreshadow of Chicago, Epitaph was accustomed to up-tempo house music and hip-hop from his earlier days of the underground. During this time Epitaph established a small Monday night weekly out of Fort Wayne by the name of Zero Grav vastly increasing his artist status. Then later, due to a large number of supporters, Zero Grav. Progressed to full blown underground events, with other weeklies and biweeklies in the works. As a multi-genre DJ/producer, Epitaph has had the privilege of working with the likes of Ray Keith, Freaky Flow, Mad Chiller, Mowgli, and many more on the DNB front, and names like Mea, Paul Anthony, Assault, Slugo, Funk and many more throughout his portrayals of other genres. Influenced by everyone he has met or played an event with, from the producing standard, Epitaph's influences range from Premiere, Hi-Tek, Dylan, B-Key, Tech Itch, Dr. Dre, with many more to name off. A noted performance at the nationally known DEMF. Epitaph set things off proper with the DNB Regime crew. Puttin down a legendary triple tag with the incredible mc'in skills of Matt Oak. Giving fans something to talk about for years to come. Always on the move performing in various cities across the U.S. Epitaph is not only on the Rave circuit, but is also always welcome and can be seen in various clubs and weeklies beating down the walls and giving kids something to dance to. Using mixing techniques as well as an apparent influence of turntablism in his motions, with the sounds of Drum and Bass, Epitaph is truly a show not to missed seen or heard. Affiliates: Contraband Recordings Alkaline Records Kelley's Crew Global Sound Promotions REGIME Amen Collective Ratt Pack
Shows of Past and Present Residencies Held: Nocturnal Night Club - Fort Wayne, IN 2000 - 2001 Piere's -Club Level - Fort Wayne, IN 2000 - 2001 Columbia Street West - Fort Wayne, IN 2001 Olympus - Muncie, IN 2001 Drum Work - Fort Wayne, IN 2003 Razor's Bar & Grill - Fort Wayne, IN 2003 Guest Club Appearances: Four Penny Land - South Bend, IN Euphoria - Coldwater, MI Nova - Pontiac, MI Cue Ball - Fort Wayne, IN The Factory - South Bend, IN Fuel - Grand Rapids, MI Sneaky Pete's - Fort Wayne, IN Razor's Bar & Grill - Fort Wayne, IN Temple Club - Lansing, MI Fusion - Indianapolis, IN Events: Vote - Fort Wayne, IN January 2001 Cosmic Beats - Grand Rapids, MI March 2001 Digital Thump - Fort Wayne, IN May 2001 Analog Ant Ver .1 - Antwerp, OH 2001 Bad Ass - Fort Wayne, IN May 2001 Illusion - Allegan, MI May 2001 Dyslexia- Grand Rapids June 2001 Analog Ant Ver .2 - Antwerp, OH June 2001 Free Flow 4 - Fort Wayne, IN June 2001 The Beach Ball - Coldwater, MI July 2001 Northern Lights - Fort Wayne, IN July 2001 What Dreams Make Come - Ionia, MI 2001 Western Michigan Car Classic - Kalamazoo, MI 2001 Bass Quest - South Bend, IN September 2001 Free - Dayton, OH September 2001 Eye of the Storm - South Bend, IN 2001 Resonance - South Bend, IN October 2001 Dirty Pop- Kalamazoo, MI October 2001 Code Red - South Bend, IN January 2002 Electric - Muncie, IN February 2002 Wanna Play With My Yoyo? - Kalamazoo, MI February 2002 Cupid This - South Bend, IN February 2002 Freeq - Indianapolis, IN March 2002 Let them Eat Cake - Kalamazoo, MI March 2002 Earth Conflict - State of Invasion - South Bend IN March 2002 One Ugly Dog - Kalamazoo, MI March 2002 KD PHI Campus Invasion - Lansing, MI April 2002 Sin - Muskegeon, MI April 2002 More Than Corn - Merriville, IN May 2002 Phoenix Rising - Des Moines, Iowa May 2002 Detroit Electronic Music Fest - Detroit, MI May 2002 Pride - Chicago, Ill June 2002 Inner Groove - Fort Wayne, IN July 2002 Zion - South Bend, IN July 2002 Birthday v2.2 - Whiting, IN Aug 2002 Live 5 - Fort Wayne, IN Sept 2002 Return of the Underground - Lafayatte, IN Sept 2002 Haunting - South Bend, IN Oct 2002 Passions - Jacksonville, FL Nov 2002 Get Laid - Indianapolis, IN Nov 2002 Encryption 1.1 - Fort Wayne, IN Dec 2002 New Years w/ Third Frame - Syracuse, IN Dec 2002 City Pulse DnB Competition - Lansing, MI Feb 2003 Night of The Little People 2 - Laporte, IN March 2003 Inside The Ride - Lansing, MI April 2003 Show Me The Love - Grand Rapids, MI April 2003 SoundWave7 - New Haven, IN May 2003 Sheppard's Dj Competiton - Phoenix, AZ May 2003 The Movement Festival - Detroit, MI May 2003 SoundWave7 - Fort Wayne, IN May 2003 Ballistic - Lansing, MI July 2003 Free Flow 6- Fort Wayne, IN July 2003 Compressor/Limiter - Louisville, KY July 2003 Rinse w/ Ray Keith - Columbus, OH Aug 2003 Beat Junkie - South Bend, IN Sept 2003 Cowabunga - Fort Wayne, IN Sept 2003 Jungle Room - Lansing, MI Oct 2003 Threshold FXR - Fort Wayne, IN Nov 2003 City Pulse 2nd Annual DNB Comp. - Lansing, MI Nov 2003 Drum Work - Fort Wayne, IN Dec 2003 Bangin Da Bells - Lafayette, IN Dec 2003 Skate & Destroy - Lansing, MI Mar 2004 Unknown - Indianapolis, IN May 2004 Old School/Nu School - Indianapolis, IN June 2004 Jungle Style@ the Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN June 2004 Naptown Mixmaster Throwdown - Indianapolis, IN July 2004 Rebuild - South Bend, IN July 2004 Title Unknown - Flint, MI July 2004 Southern Invasion - Saginaw MI, Sept 2004 Wild for the Night - Fort Wayne, IN Oct 2004 Wild for the Night v2 - Fort Wayne, IN Nov 2004 Live - Evansville, IN Dec 2004
