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What's in your crate?

Downtempo, House

How would you best describe your industry role?

DJ, Producer

In the booth, what media do you prefer to use?

CD

Who and what are your influences? Current and Past...

80's alt. punk electronica

What emotions do you want your music to invoke in the listener?

raunchiness

What do you look for in a beat?

raunch

Please tell us about yourself.

Began DJing in 93 after moving to Gainesville for College at UF and meeting Simon and resident Chris Harshman at Simon's.
Immediately bounced a check for 2 Technics and the rest is history.
Began playing professionally in Orlando in 95.
Have played every bar lounge club in town.
Graduated Full Sail in 97 w/ Course Director's Award in Recording Arts and 2 letters of Recommendation.
Shortly after landed internship at Trans-Continental studios and worked up the studio ladder to B room Engineer / A room Mix assistant.
By 2000 had left Tran-Con to pursue freelance Engineering at R.M.P. studios all the while holding DJ residencies though out Orlando.
2001 left studio Engineering to pursue Production, releasing several singles and obscure remixes under the alias T.A.R.D.
2002 opened Crooked Bayou establishing a home for national and international under ground House talent in Orlando.
Currently Music Director / DJ / Producer.
Sound Reinforcement Engineer for Club/Lounge/Bar.

Oh yea, and when you're not playing, listening, or dancing to music. What else do you enjoy doing?

skateboarding/travel/photography/graphics

Do you have an Official Website?

http://www.myspace.com/djtard

Myspace or Facebook?

http://www.myspace.com/djtard