Everyones a Fucking DJ

Hyphenates abound in Phoenix's downtown art scene — it's relatively commonplace that bohemian types hawking paintings during First Friday or plucking guitars at Modified Arts probably have a record-spinning gig at a nearby bar or nightclub. Hence the meaning behind Everyones a Fucking DJ, which takes over the Upstairs Bar...

By Benjamin Leatherman

June 7, 2007

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Hyphenates abound in Phoenix's downtown art scene — it's relatively commonplace that bohemian types hawking paintings during First Friday or plucking guitars at Modified Arts probably have a record-spinning gig at a nearby bar or nightclub. Hence the meaning behind Everyones a Fucking DJ, which takes over the Upstairs Bar at Homme, 138 West Camelback Road, every Thursday night. "It seems like everyone living downtown is throwing 'DJ' on their résumé these days," says artist Dann Dykas (a.k.a. DJ Double N), who spins punk and '90s alternative at the weekly (fellow resident turntablists Kamie and Kevin The Makeout Bandit drop electro and indie rock tracks). The trio also brings in guest DJs every week from throughout the local scene, including spinsters from Burn, Glam, and the Bikini Lounge. Think of it as a chance to hear what's going down in the local scene, without having to hit up six different clubs. The records roll starting at 9 p.m. and there's no cover. Call 602-234-3023.

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Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he focuses primarily on arts, culture, music, and nightlife. He began writing for New Times in 2003 and joined the staff full-time in 2005. Prior to that, he contributed to magazines such as Tips & Tricks and The Wrestler. Benjamin has earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club including an award for sports enterprise reporting in 2009 and an award for statewide arts reporting in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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