As one of Atlanta’s long time DJs, Patrick has been influential in the growth of the Atlanta swing dance scene and Atlanta dancers. His experience as a DJ has been enriched through more than a decade of experience in music theory as a vocal musician, and several years of experience dancing, performing, teaching, and competing in dances of the Swing-Era. 


Put simply, his approach to DJ-ing focuses on "music that inspires dancing." He is drawn to and has assembled a collection of music that moves both the body and the soul. As an Atlanta DJ for over 5 years, Patrick primarily DJs at local and regional events including Hot Jam, Swing Soulstice, CHEX and the Atlanta Lindy Exchange.


Patrick enjoys playing sounds and soul from Jazz, Blues and Soul artists such as Count Basie, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, Dinah Washington, Jimmy Witherspoon, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Sam Cooke. So, whether you are dancing Lindy Hop, Charleston, Soul or Blues, you'll find inspiration to move, connection with your partner, and joy in what you hear!

Steve Stone started swing dancing in 1997 in Orlando Fl. For the last 10 years his goal has been to help the dance scene grow by teaching dance lessons and workshops, as well as hosting events and Dj'ing. He created http:://www.swingbearblue.com in 2004 to try and bring the different Orlando swing scenes together and keep dancers informed. In 2008 He started the 1st Blues Exchange in Orlando, Blues n Soul & then BnS 2 in 2009. http://www.bluesnsoul.com for more info. His Dj'ing started out of necessity while holding dances and not having the funds to hire dj's he started to expand on his music collection and the dancers kept flocking to the floor. While he started out with a love for swing he has branched out in search of fantastic Blues, Soul, Funk, Motown and any music that makes you want to get up and dance. He's thrilled to have been invite to share his passion with everyone at Lindy Loves Soul.

Derrick arrived on the Charleston scene in 2004. A regular guest DJ first for Swing Night at JB Pivots, and now at The Majestic Grill, he has also DJed for other Charleston events including our monthly Gage Hall dance, the Atlantic Junction (2006),Lindy Loves Soul. the last four CHEX's and Charles Towne Liberty Jam (2005). Using classic swing hits as his bread and butter, Derrick loves to keep people dancing. Come one and come all. 

Blues music has been in Rat’s life since he was a kid. His first concert was James Cotton, at the age of 13. He grew up listening to the greats like Stevie Ray Vaughn and B. B. King. When he learned how to blues dance, it brought a whole new appreciation for the music. When Rat came to Charleston he had just fell in love with the dance and wanted to do it as often is possible. He coined the name for the local blues dance group: “Holy City Blues.” Rat has DJed for swing for over four years and also DJed for the “blues room” bi-weekly, when it was open at the CSDA’s weekly dance. He enjoys playing everything from the staples to more contemporary songs. The only struggle Rat has is choosing what songs he should dance to, and which ones he should take a break during! (Good thing there’s slow blues!)

Stephen Duane has  been a dancer in Charleston for a little over 6 years and a professional dance instructor for the past 5 years.  He enjoys dancing all styles of Ballroom dance but his true passion is Lindy Hop.  His grandfather was a Big Band musician, so Stephen has the rhythms of Swing running through his veins. Stephen has DJ'd for the local Charleston Swing scene at JB Pivots, Henry's Bar,Lindy Loves Soul and Majestic Grill.  He was also a favorite at the past four Charleston Lindy Exchanges. The local dancers like his eclectic style as he's known to play classic Jazz standards as well as Groovy Blues. However, he loves to surprise the crowd by playing fun Hip Hop and current popular music that Swing dancers can Lindy to as well.

Jim Wheatley from Atlanta, GA has DJed numerous local Swing Events and Lindy Exchanges throughout the country. He was also co-founder of the Atlanta Lindy Exchange.  But even before he started DJing swing and Lindy events or dancing those styles, Jim was listening to and loving Classic Soul Music.  That love became evident as long as a decade ago when, in the midst of the neo-swing movement, he still managed to pepper his playlists with tunes from the likes of James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Junior Walker. Since then, as the acceptance of Soul Music into the dance community has increased, Jim has had the opportunity to DJ more soul sets, including an Atlanta event known as “The Vinyl Experience,” where he plays soul music on all vinyl! He also DJed at the inaugural Swing & Soul event in Atlanta, and at 2009’s MezzJelly Soul event in Dallas. Jim will be offering up some tasty soul sets, including tracks from the Motown, Stax, Chess, Atlantic and Philly Soul vaults, as well as some of the best of the new retro-Soul movement.

 

Travis has been dancing for 5 years in the norther Colorado region and is a new addition to the Charleston scene where he has recently become a professional dance instructor. Travis' passion for music overflows into every part of his life and by his own admission when he puts together the perfect play-list it actually makes him "giddy". With Travis DJing your sure to hear a good mix of the classics as well as some new alternative music. Hopefully you will dance a song that makes you invent a new new move or just loose the world around you, but most of all, have fun! The only thing he asks is that the follows, save him a dance!

Dennis Waring is from the little town of Holly Hill, South Carolina, and loves music. Seven years ago, he decided to start swinging to the great tunes he grew up listening to on Saturday mornings when not watching cartoons.  With the big influence of Upstate Swing’s DJ Paul Hoke and DJ Greg Hemric, not only discovered a passion for Lindy Hop, but a passion for keeping the party jumpin’ till the lights go out.  Dennis loves the sound of great Soul, Jazz, Blues, and RnB artists such as Sam Cooke, Ella Fitzgerald, Floyd Dixon, and Jackie Wilson.  As a palmetto state native, he has DJed for Swing into Spring and The Big Apple, as well as the Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston scenes.  So let’s groove with our fellow lindy hopper, D Nice.