DJ KidRiot

KidRiot

KidRiot (Amanda Romero) is a Southside Chicago DJ. She started DJing at the age of 17. Before DJing she was the dancing type, started off breakdancing so she always had a good ear for music. Influenced by some of her closest friends and artists- CZR, Ghetto Division, Second City Underground DJs, & the AudioTekz.

She started off DJing at house parties in the Southside of Chicago. Landing her first residency at the age of 18 at a local bar in Pilsen, Chicago. That’s where she created her event Runaway Wednesdays which was a night dedicated to the LGBTQ community. Soon after came more residencies, festivals and concerts.

She has opened up for the House Music Legend Dajae at the All-Stars of House Music (2016). She has also played at the House of Sol (2016), the Taste of Chicago (2018) & the Queens of House Music Festival (2018 & 2019).

Today she has residencies at notable clubs and venues across the Chicago-Land area.
(Cuvée Chicago, Electric Hotel, Vintage Bar, Zoe’s Patio, Replay Lakeview, & Hydrate Nightclub Chicago)

She continues to grow as a DJ, she has began creating her own DJ intros and edits. She is a open format DJ with a high energy sound. Keep an eye out for her at local venues near you.

J Warren

DJ J Warren

For over a decade, DJ J Warren has captivated dance floors worldwide with his dynamic rhythms and uplifting, soulful melodies.

Fusing various electronic styles to craft his distinctive sound, the US-born DJ J Warren debuted at White Party Bangkok in 2023 and recently performed at the inaugural White Party Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. His impressive resume includes headlining major events such as New Year’s in Sydney for CandyLand, Unite Festival San Diego Pride, and Mainee Pervert for SF Pride. DJ J Warren continues to push the boundaries of music, innovating and evolving his sound and the electronic music scene.

Second City Outlaws

Second City Outlaws

Delivering the BEST in COUNTRY DANCING FUN and ENTERTAINMENT, with a proud commitment to being inclusive and welcoming to ALL.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, Dancing with Second City Outlaws is absolutely FREE for everyone to enjoy!

At each performance we hand out information cards that showcase all of our sponsors. We strongly believe that as a community it is our responsibility to be supportive of each other. We are stronger together.

​In The Second City Outlaws performances, we are proud to represent the best of country music old and new. The Second City Outlaws loves to involve audience participation by getting the crowds up on their feet to enjoy some fun and easy line dance lessons before we perform.

Yacht Rock-ettes

Yacht Rock-ettes

Get ready to set sail on a voyage of velvety vocals and sultry saxophone solos. Introducing the Yacht Rock-ettes, the world’s only female-fronted yacht rock cover band! These ladies are about to make waves, bringing you all the smooth rock hits from the 70s and early 80s.

Ron Carroll

Ron Carroll

Ron Carroll is a Chicago legendary artist.

Has done top tunes that impacted the dance scene, like:
“Lucky Star” with Superfunk
“Back Together” with Hardsoul
“Walking Down the Street” on Spinnin’ Records
“Wonderful World” with Axwell & Bob Sinclar
“The Sermon” on Subliminal Records
“Preach” with Hot Since 82
and so much more…

Now, Ron is moving into his roots
of Production, and creating amazing
Chicago HOUSE MUSIC!!

Boss man of Afro Disco Music & FCK Fame

LIVE!! LOVE!! & PARTY!!

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Ralphi Rosario

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DJ PRODUCER/GRAMMY NOMINEE RALPHI ROSARIO
Because of his love for music and his need to share it with others, Ralphi Rosario began spinning records for friends at many events during the early 80’s. Almost a quarter of a century later, he still spins for legions of friends at massive events around the globe in such countries as London, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and others. His acumen as a DJ for the dance floor is undeniable. Shortly after his start as a DJ, Ralphi created dance/house music history as a member of the world renowned Chicago HOT MIX FIVE. The HOT MIX FIVE has received legendary status, world wide. Radio Station WBMX was on its way to giving birth to the House music pioneers of Chicago. Ralphi delivered his DJ mix magic to the masses over the airwaves for over a decade from 1980-1994. Add to this his original production work and remixing talents and the music industry had a recipe for a legend in the making. To this day, he maintains a DJ residency in his hometown Chicago.
Many believe legendary status was achievedwhen Ralphi’s “You Used to Hold Me” crossover hit became an overnight house music classic. Not resting on his laurels, Ralphi Rosario has never stopped creating music for the global masses. Besides introducing the classic “You used to hold me”, Ralphi has worked/remixed countless mega pop stars including Beyoncé, The Pussycat Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Jo Jonas, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Depeche Mode, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Ricky Martin, The Ting Tings, Kelly Rowland, Donna Summer, & most recently completing work for UK Sensation Goldfrapp & Grammy Nominee Katy Perry. That’s just skimming the surface of his remix credits. In 2012 He received a Grammy Nomination for his work as Rosabel with his long time production partner DJ Abel Aguilera (As his Rosabel Moniker). The song was Rihanna’s “Only girl (in the world). Most of Ralphi’s own production work has proven to also be hugely successful. These came in the forms of the Latin infused “Brinca” and the monster crossover “Take Me Up” with vocalist sensation and longtime friend Donna Blakely. “Take me up” reached number 1 European status, remaining in the number 1 spot in 1998 for 2 solid weeks.

In 2000, “Don’t You Want My Love” with Debbie Jacobs, (collaborating as Rosabel) and the popular “CHA CHA HEELS” by Rosabel Featuring Jeanie Tracy. Both were featured on HBO’s ‘Sex and the City’, Showtime’s ‘Queer as Folk’ & the tv sensation ‘Do you think you can dance’. Ralphi Rosario & Long time co producer Craig J. Snider also contributed musical spots for the HBO Series “SEX AND THE CITY” All 6 seasons while the show was in full operation. His music production & credits go well beyond the calling of the DJ and dance floor.
Ralphi Rosario’s career is chockfull of creativity and major accomplishment. There is no question to his many Global fans, colleagues, and friends in the music industry that he is in fact, a mega producer; Grammy Nominee and a full on Electronic and Dance Music Legend.

Sasha Colby

Sasha Colby

As a proud trans-Hawaiian woman, Sasha is a staple in the American drag industry. She’s been hailed “A LEGEND” by castmates of Drag Race past and present, is a former Miss Continental 2012 (one of the most, if not the most prestigious titles in the drag community), and has been an influential figure of personal empowerment for the drag and trans community for over a decade.

Sasha is also the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15, marking a monumental moment in Drag Race history as the first Hawaiian and trans contestant to be crowned. Post Drag-Race, Sasha founded a line of hair extensions, Sasha Colby Hair, and released a new single “Feel The Power” featuring producer Glovibes and vocalist Luciana. From February to April 2024, she embarked on a 22-city North American headlining tour in partnership with Live Nation, The Sasha Colby: Stripped Tour.

Riding off the success of the first Stripped tour, she will be setting out on The Sasha Colby: Stripped II Tour from September to November 2025.

Sam Star

Sam Star

Sam Star is the name of the entertainer created by Sam Purkey of Leeds, Alabama. Born in 2000, Sam began acting in theatre on the local and regional level including Red Mountain Theatre and Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham. He was also a member of his school’s cheer squad in high school. After graduation, Sam started watching makeup tutorials online and soon after he began to perform locally. He won many local competitions including Audrina’s Diamond Hunt and Clash of Drags during those formative years.

In 2020, Sam competed in the online drag competition “Love For The Arts” produced by Trinity The Tuck from Rupaul’s Drag Race.  While competing, Trinity saw promise in Sam’s future and quickly after that competition, Sam became one of Trinity’s drag daughters. Trinity then gave Sam the tagline “The Supermodel of The South”, a tagline Trinity had used when she lived in Birmingham. Sam became a cast member of The DREAMCAST at Al’s on 7th in Birmingham in 2020 where he appears twice a week and hosts karaoke on occasion.  He was also featured in the award-winning documentary “Queens of Birmingham” available on the Very Local app.

In 2022, Sam captured the title of Miss Glamorous Newcomer 2022.  During the reign, Sam traveled all over the US promoting the Glamorous Pageantry System. In the spring of 2023, Sam competed in his first preliminary in the Entertainer Of the Year system and was crowned Palmetto State Entertainer Of the Year.  Sam also competed in the National Entertainer Of the Year pageant in Louisville, Kentucky in 2023 and was awarded best final night creative evening wear and overall 4th place out of more than 40 contestants. Later that fall, Sam was crowned Miss Apollo Birmingham 2024 and ultimately Miss National Apollo 2024. In 2024, Sam was chosen to compete in Season 17 of Rupaul’s Drag Race.

Joe Dombrowski

Joe Dombrowski

Native Metro Detroiter, Joe Dombrowski took the world by storm in 2017 with a viral April Fools’ Day spelling test prank that landed him multiple appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Don’t get it twisted though! It takes at least 20 years to be an overnight sensation! Joe has been doing stand up comedy since he was eight years old in his third grade talent show. He’s never stopped! Since Joe rise to fame, he has been traveling the globe with his stand-up comedy which often highlights his outrageous family dynamics and of course his time as a former elementary school teacher. Joe has been featured as a headlining act at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, The New York comedy festival and the Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Joe is also incredibly humbled to be hosting a monthly show at the world famous Comedy Story in Los Angeles. When he’s not getting creative on stages and screens, Joe spends his time in Seattle, Washington producing his podcast “Social Studies” with his good friend and high school history teacher, Gaspare Randazzo, where they recap outlandish stories from fans all over the country.

David Archuleta

David Archuleta

Since first stepping into the pop spotlight at age 17, David Archuleta has embodied the kind of genuine star power that can’t be manufactured. After years of dazzling audiences with his radiant personality and phenomenal voice—a journey that’s included turning out multiple platinum-selling hits, achieving global acclaim as a captivating live performer, and emerging as an undeniable fixture on the pop-culture scene—the Miami-born singer/songwriter experienced a major personal transformation that radically altered his identity as an artist. As shown in his recent singles “Crème Brulée” and “Hell Together,” Archuleta has dramatically expanded the landscape of his songwriting and devoted himself to making pop music with equal parts uncompromising emotion and exhilarating impact.

 

Over the next several months David will reveal more new music, he notes that uncovering his most authentic voice has involved finding self-assurance in unexpected places. “Growing up in the church, I was taught to stand up for my beliefs and share them with the world, which is exactly what I’m trying to do with my music,” he says. “Even though I stand for something else now, I still have that same level of conviction in what I do. I believe in being bold in my vulnerability and speaking the truth of who I am, so that hopefully people can come away from my songs feeling like they understand themselves, or others, or just life in general a little better than they did before.”

6arelyhuman

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An emerging powerhouse in modern electronic music, “6arelyhuman,” aka Toby Hamilton, is at the forefront of revitalizing the y2k emo scene with an edgy digital twist. Currently experiencing the rush of multiple viral hits, the start of 2024 has seen Toby grace Billboard Magazine’s first cover of the year alongside collaborative peer Odetari, together branded as pioneers in the future of dance music. Upcoming releases — taking inspiration from the works of prominent 2000’s icons including Kesha, Skrillex, and Lady Gaga — promise to further solidify his prominence in the scene, and continue to captivate the millions of fans drawn not only to his music, but his flashy persona and unapologetic self,

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Alyssa Edwards

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Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson, known by his stage name Alyssa Edwards, is an American entertainer, choreographer, drag performer and television personality. Prior to his television debut, Johnson was a gifted dance instructor and accomplished performer in the drag pageantry scene before rising to international prominence on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where he quickly became a fan favorite.

In 2012, Johnson was chosen as one of the 14 drag queens to compete on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where he immediately catapulted to fame for his candid testimonials, outrageous tongue-pops and quirky personality. In 2016, Johnson returned as one of 10 contestants in Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars, where he stole the hearts of the audience, ultimately finishing as fourth runner-up.

With personal appearances and tours spanning the globe, the Alyssa Edwards persona has quickly become a household name in many countries. Performing to fans throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America, Johnson balances his time between international bookings and teaching dance in his hometown.

Johnson currently resides in Mesquite, Texas, a small suburb of Dallas, where he owns and runs an award-winning dance studio, Beyond Belief Dance Company. Johnson and his dance studio are the centerpieces of the Netflix Original docuseries Dancing Queen, produced by RuPaul and World of Wonder, currently in its first season.

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Billy Porter

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Billy Porter is a GRAMMY®, EMMY® and 2X Tony® Award winner. Porter began his music
career in 1997 with the release of his self-titled (aka Untitled) debut album which spawned the
Top 10 “Bubbling Under” single, “Show Me” and the monster ballad, “Love Is On The Way,”
which also appeared at the pivotal moment in the film, “First Wives Club.” He went on to release
“At the Corner of Broadway + Soul” (2005), “Billy’s Back on Broadway” (2014) and “The Soul
of Richard Rodgers” (2017) featuring Pentatonix, India.Arie, Leslie Odom Jr. and Cynthia Erivo,
among others. Porter scored his first #1 with “Love Yourself” in 2019 on the US Dance Club
Songs Chart. He followed that up with his 2020 reimagining of the legendary Buffalo Springfield
anthem, “For What It’s Worth,” and a fierce collab with The Shapeshifters on “Finally Ready.”
2021 saw Porter covering Juliet Roberts club classic “Caught in The Middle” for Red Hot +
Free, which supports underserved communities afflicted with HIV/AIDS. He was also enlisted
by multiplatinum international superstar Jessie J for “I Want Love.” And he delivered a magical
turn on Earth, Wind, and Fire’s iconic “Shining Star” as Fab G, the Fairy Godmuva, in the 2021
remake of “Cinderella.” Porter is a veteran of the theater (“Miss Saigon,” “Angels in America,”
“Grease”), and a two time Tony® winner, including “Best Leading Actor in a Musical” for
“Kinky Boots” in 2013 and “Best Musical” as a producer for “A Strange Loop” in 2022. He has
also received a GRAMMY® for the “Kinky Boots” original Broadway cast recording in the
category of “Best Musical Theater Album” in 2014. Porter took home the EMMY® Award for
“Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” in 2019 for his work as Pray Tell on “Pose,”
making history as being the first openly gay man to do so. TIME Magazine named him one of
the “100 Most Influential People” of 2020. Porter released his highly anticipated memoir,
“Unprotected,” in October 2021. His directorial film debut, “Anything’s Possible,” dropped
Summer 2022 to much acclaim. Now, Porter kicks off his next chapter in music, his first love,
with new album “The Black Mona Lisa” out now.

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RaiNao

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THERE’S NO RIGHT TIME, THERE IS RAINAO
I’m a Puerto Rican artist passionate for music and art overall. Since I started my life project, I’m naturally creating from my ideas, criterion, knowledge and love for diversity. I’ve had other loves over the years: saxophone, acting and audiovisual production, but I fell in love with urban music and I’m looking forward to elevate and change the color of that genre. After writing, creating and working until I feel ready, I decided to show the world my music because “there is no right time, there is RaiNao.”