The verterans: Past Groove Cruise DJ's

WHAT DJ's HAVE ROCKED THE BOAT?

Deadmau5  #11 in the world  Miami 2009

ROBBIE RIVERA  Miami 2008

BORIS  Miami 2009

IVANO BELLINI  Miami 2009

DJ DAN  LA to ENSENADA 2008

CEDRIC GERVAIS  Miami 2008

LEE BURRIDGE  Miami 2007

STEVE PORTER  Miami 2007

COLETTE  Miami 2007

D:Fuse  LA 2007

DONALD GLAUDE
July 25 - 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.donaldglaude.com

DJ, performer, entertainer...dancer? That's right, DJ Donald Glaude has been known to hit the dance floor...or should we say, the BEACH, in the case of this year's LA Groove Cruise! On the 2008 Groove Cruise, he'll be hyping you up with the eclectic, funky tracks worshipped by his enormous following. With one of the busiest tour schedules in the dance music industry, Donald can be heard at renowned annual events from Las Vegas to Buenos Aires. In July of '08, from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico, Donald Glaude will unleash his music on the Groove Cruise! Like we said, hold on to your palm trees...Donald Glaude is going to be onboard...and he's bringing his turntables and his dancing shoes!

SCOOTER AND LAVELLE
July 25 - 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.lsdjs.com

These Groove Cruise resident DJ's and San Diego legends are going global! Not only are Scooter and Lavelle residents all over the West Coast from San Diego's On Broadway and Stingaree to Vegas's hottest pool party called Rehab at the Hard Rock, they recently released a new CD, and are making appearances all over the USA and are simply hot hot hot! After blowing the sandals off of Groove Cruisers since 2005, DJ's Scooter and Lavelle are bringing new sets, new sounds and enough heat to turn the sand into glass on the 2007 LA Groove Cruise! Their high energy sounds throw you hard house loops and serious turntabelism...from the ship to the sand, they'll be tearing it up for all the Groove Cruisers!

SCOTTY BOY
July 25-28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.ScottyBoy.com

DJ Scotty Boy has quickly emerged as one of Las Vegas' most prolific & trusted DJs. His ability to adeptly play all types of music--from house to rock, funk, hip hop and beyond--separates Scotty Boy from his sin city peers.

Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Scotty Boy was best known as the "KROQ DJ." For over 7 years, Scotty Boy played KROQ concerts and parties, and KROQ Nights all over the L.A. area. Mixing his blend of 80's New Wave, House, Hip Hop and Rock, Scotty Boy landed a Saturday night mix show on KROQ in L.A., LIVE 105 in San Francisco and Party Radio in Phoenix for most of the 90's.

In 2001, Scotty Boy was ready for a fresh scene and new musical opportunities that would open new doors. Viva Las Vegas! Scotty Boy spent his first year in Vegas as resident DJ at ghOstbar and Skin at the Palms, going on to open Tabu at the MGM Grand in 2003. These venues allowed Scotty to integrate his experience in rock with his love for house music, creating a daring format that has truly reinvented the soundscapes common in current Vegas clubs and Ultra lounges.

Scotty Boy is best known in Las Vegas for his residency at Drai's Afterhours. It is at Drai's where he was able to first express his passion for house music. Since Drais Scotty Boy's residencies include Godskitchen @ Ice, Rehab @ The Hard Rock, Pleasuredome @ RA and AM afterhours @ Forty Deuce, just to name a few. Scotty Boy is also the music director and resident at Vivid @ inside The Venetian.

STEVE SMOOTH
January 25 - 28, 2008 MIAMI
www.stevesmooth.com

Born and raised on Chicago's Southside, Steve Smooth first immersed himself in the dance music scene starting out at a record store and then a Chicago based independent record label. As a dj, Steve worked to perfect his style of mixing, hitting the Chicago club circuit. This, along with Guest appearances on several college radio stations helped to gain him recognition, eventually leading to a frequent guest spot on the Sunday mix show, "The Street Flava," which aired on Chicago's largest radio station B96 (96.3 FM).

Steve first began working in the studio producing and remixing tracks for some of the hottest dance labels. With mixes like "Everyday My Life" and the remix of the vocal anthem, "Time" by legendary house diva Dajae, Steve quickly made his mark in the house and dance music community. As well, his work has received much deserved attention from Billboard Magazine.

In addition to producing, Steve maintains an impressive DJ schedule. Voted as one of "America's Favorite DJs", according to BPM Magazine, Steve took his skills as a DJ to countless shows including UK, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Canada, and North and South Americas alongside Bad Boy Bill. More recently, Steve has been touring solo and headlining the same venues he once played as the opening DJ for Bad Boy Bill. Steve also lent his mixing skills in 2006 to high profile promotional projects like ‘Wet Grooves Las Vegas’ and Whettravel’s ‘The Groove Cruise’. Through an ever-growing release schedule and countless live performances, Steve plans to continue to set the pace for production within the EDM Culture.

ALEX PEACE
July 25 - 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.alexpeace.com

Alex Peace has made various contributions to the electronic music industry for over 12 years. His experience in almost every aspect of the industry has given him the resources and the knowledge to perfect his craft and secure his future as a pioneer in the Chicago House Community.

Throughout the years, Alex has found himself in the studio with the likes of Ralphi Rosario, Mazi, CZR and Hatiras. His collaborations as well as his own productions have been featured on various mix compilations including: Bad Boy Bill’s “Bangin' the Box Series”, Richard "Humpy" Vision’s ”House Nation”, and Frankie Bones’ “Factory 101”. With his own mix compilations selling more than 100,000 units, there is no doubt that his crowd’s unfaltering connection to his music keeps Alex on top of the game. Most recently, Alex dropped some vocals for Bad Boy Bill on the "Bangin’ The Box 5" mix CD and was the voice behind one of the biggest underground tracks, CZR & Ito's “Bringin’ The Funk” 12” on Subliminal. His most publicized project was his collaboration with Bad Boy Bill as Alex co-wrote, co-produced and performed on the “Everybody” 12” single released on International House Records.

DJ KALENDR
January 25 - 28, 2008 MIAMI
www.djkalendr.com

Having a nightly residency every day of the week from Sound Bar to Crobar, DJ Kalendr is without doubt the busiest DJ in Chicago. He has opened for or played with some of today's hottest artists: Eminem, 50 Cent, D12, Bad Boy Bill, JJ Flores, Deep Dish, Ferry Corsten and Louie Devitto to name a few and was recently on tour with Ludacris and 4 Eyez!! With a recent move to Chicago (from Detroit), Kalendr's DJ career has exploded. He landed a spot in a movie called The Break Up (Vince Vaughn & Jennifer Aniston) and has also teamed up with two of Chicago's biggest DJ's Jernell Geronimo & Victor R. to form Chicago Nite Stars.

Matt-e Love
January 25-28, 2008 MIAMI
www.myspace.com/mattelove

Matt-e Love (Bassline Records, Red Fish Media, Miami Beach)

Over the past 15 years Matt has been rocking dance floors around the world with his rocking electro house sets. Besides djing Matt has also released several tracks that were found in play lists of top djs around the world. Matt's fame also extended to the celebrity scene where Matt was constantly djing parties for Paris Hilton, Shaq, Justin Timberlake, Anna Nicole Smith and Carmen Elektra to name a few. Today Matt is a monthly favorite at the highly acclaimed SKIN PARTY in Miami Beach. When asked what is your sound like today Matt answered "Nasty Groove".

Since being voted best new DJ 2003 thru Localsound Chicago, Greg has established various residencies at some of Chicago's hottest nightclubs and bars. Included but not limited to, acting resident for Illustrious Culture with weekly gigs at Moonshine, Flatwater, Theatro, Narcisse, Crimson Lounge, Vision, FOUR, Spybar, Le Passage, Transit, Domaine, Big Wig, Soundbar, Tryst, Kustom/Breathe, Goodbar, Spoon, the Estate and of course annually headlining the Green Tie Ball. In addition to being a founding resident on The Groove Cruise (www.thegroovecruise.com) his other ventures on the water include the annual sell-out Summer Solstice Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan along with regular weekend summer appearances in Chicago's legendary play pen. Greg’s spin on house music encompasses everything from vocal/tech/electro house, crossing back over to good old Chicago funky-soul house.

July 25 - 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.myspace.com/djmattya

The love for music is what started it! Matty A grew up in LA on west coast hip hop, NWA , Snoop Tupac and so many more. Matty A always made mixed tapes off the late night radio shows, like K-DAY 1580, and would then make copies for my friends. Always wanting to stay current on what was hot and what was not. he never really broadened my musical horizons until being accepted to college @ San Diego State University. This is where he started to really hear and learn about other music, the diversity of people he met in college opened his mind. He also was introducing to the wheels of steel during this time and in 1995, he first stepped to the turntables. What an amazing feeling to see a crowd react when you play a song they love. Ever since, he has been refining his skills and playing out as much as possible. DJ Matty A likes to rock the party! No chilln when he steps up, be ready to turn the energy up to full blast! If you hear a club full of people singing your favorite Biggie track then it just might be Matty A doin his thang! A unique blend of hip – hop, rock, eighties and anything else you might remember growing up singing in your car. FROM Djing Super Bowl Parties for Jaime Foxx or All –Start events for Magic Johnson.

SHANNON WILLIAMS
January 25-28, 2008 MIAMI
www.banginpromotions.com

After bringing the club scene to Grand Rapids Michigan by starting Club 98 on the radio and spinning in GR in front of thousands of dance starved Michiganders, he moved his clubmix show to a top radio station and it became one of the longest running dance-mix shows in US history! These days, Shannon plays at gigs across the country, is a dance music reporter for Billboard Magazine and owns Bangin Promotions

DJ J'ME J
July 25 - 28, 2008 LOS ANGELES
www.myspace.com/dj_jmej

The beautiful J'me J actually started her DJ career three years ago on the LA Groove Cruise. Needless to say, she rocked it, everyone loves her and she is now reaching new heights and plays regularly from Vegas to the Playboy Mansion.