The prevalence of hip-hip on the local music scene has had house DJs such as Matthew Dunn and his buddies a little worried. “We were sitting around talking about how everything’s hip-hip now,” says Dunn, “and we were like, ‘Man, we’re desperate house DJs.’ “
Ding! The name stuck, and now Dunn and fellow turntablists Joe D and Leon Chi ย as the Desperate House DJs ย have a new residency in the swank digs of the Gatsby Social Club. At the weekly party “Coed,” guys and girls can get their fill of house, progressive and dance. The hosts also pick the “most outgoing” (read: hottest) woman from each night, who then becomes the poster girl for the next week’s flyer. “The ladies have been telling us they’re the most tasteful flyers they’ve ever seen,” says Dunn. Ladies, pull a Mrs. Solis and ditch your man, as your singledom gets you in free when doors open.
Thursdays, 8 p.m., 2006
This article appears in Apr 20-26, 2006.