How did you end up in Evansville?

I started working at VR8 nightclub as security. I went from security to dj under the training of Tommy D.

What is the strangest job you’ve ever had?

Definitely DJing at Oxygen. It’s hard to explain. It wasn’t the music that made it strange; it was how we presented the music.  We would show up in costume – one night I wore a toga with nothing under it and every time I bent over I gave the crowd a show.

What are three things you would never leave home without?

Clothes, wallet, Ritalin. Most of my friends know I’m pretty hyperactive.

Best thing about living in Evansville?

The people for sure. Evansville is still a simplistic community but they don’t care about the gossip.

 
Favorite movie?

The Breakfast Club.

 
What is an embarrassing moment not many people know about?

(Chuckles) The toilet paper incident for one. Tommy D somehow got a case of toilet paper up on the roof of Icon. So I had to pay him back. I put five 55 gallon bags of confetti in the back of Tommy D’s truck. The police stopped him; that was a little embarrassing. Most people know all of the embarrassing things that I’ve done. I also asked to my wife to marry me in front of 1,000 kids. It’s really pretty hard to embarrass me. My wife is probably the best person to ask that question, anyway.

Favorite time of the day?

Nap time.

Name a city that you love to visit but could never live in.

Panama City Beach. After I got married & DJed there and loved it. I’d love to go back, but they drive crazy there and the prices were stupid.

When you are out and get recognized how does that make you feel?

I don’t think that I am aware of the recognition. I’m just friends with everyone.

When your great-aunt asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ how did you answer?

Well, I wanted to be an astronaut.

I have no desire to ever go to outer space.

(Laughs) Well, my mind’s already there, so why not….

Would you rather pay $4 for a gallon of gas or a gallon of ice cream?

I would rather not pay anything for either of them, because I like them both.

We commenced into a 10-minute conversation about the stupidity of gas prices.

Can you identify the Indiana state bird?

I’m a Cardinals fan, so I’m going with a cardinal.

What’s a favorite childhood memory?

Mobile DJing at 11. My dad would help me set up at middle school and high school dances. Other kids had regular curfews but I was out DJing parties.

Did your dad stay for the dances?

No way. It was too loud. He came back to help pack up.

Best restaurant in Evansville?

I’d probably say Nagasaki. The Bubble Room on Sanibel Island had incredible food. But here it’s Nagasaki followed closely by Taco Tiara.

What’s the best thing about your job?

At the end of the night knowing that great people were having a good time…