DJ B-Funk

07/24/2025

10 years ago in 2015, I was in my 2nd year of trying to be a full time dj in Athens, Ohio. It wasn’t going well. And I was considering other options cause I needed money.
I remember answering the door and it was Steve Patterson who was then campaigning for mayor unopposed. I was like “what’re you doing here, you already won?” We both laughed but then we chatted for a bit and he asked me what I was doing.
I explained I was djing full time and he asked me if I’d be interested in being the director of Ohio brew week as he was on the board but also knew of my experience with Halloween. Looking for extra revenue and opportunities I said absolutely and then he left.

Some time went by and I got the job and I had NO CLUE what I really signed up. I absolutely flubbed that first year in 2016 compared to my others. I asked for help too late, I was in over my head. But I didn’t do such a bad year cause I was NOT fired!
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Then I learned from that failure. I grew. I doubled our music budget. I expanded the times for last call. I hired red tail to redo our website. I asked for more money (that was my first real life negotiation!) I scrapped the app and moved the beer list to the website making it more functional and universal. I formalized our volunteer system. I changed how we bring on new board members. I formalized my token team Meredith and Jamie🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾) I created a new sister fall event. I helped create a dinner on the parking garage. I formalized our sign up system for sponsors. Etc etc etc.

Over the years we have grown and thrived where other events have grown stale or withered away. And then one day some one said, “this year, Brew Week is in the top five weeks in terms of tourism dollars brought in for the ENTIRE county.”

WHOA! THAT’S RIDICULOUS. Think about that. Ohio Brew Week celebrated its 20th last week and I’m proud to say I’ve held down 10 of those parties!

This year was a struggle as the landscape and expectations are always changing. But you all showed up again even with the flash floods and thunderstorms!

OHIO BREW WEEK IS RESILIENT and one of the best things to ever happen to me. Thank you all!

-Brandon
Exec director,

07/01/2025

Mountain Dew is the truth.

06/30/2025

Have you attended a Golden Hour Dance Party at yet? What are you waiting for?!?!?

New date will be dropping soon!

06/26/2025

Ain't no way it was 30 years ago, but I guess it has to be.

I remember this day so well:

School Kids Uptown had those 5 albums in a 5 disc CD Changer you could preview before you buy and I randomly put this album on because of the art. I skipped to a song called "F**k Up Beats" put on the cheap headphone and was FLOORED.

A minute and half of frenetic bass just relentlessly pushing through the headphones. I bought the album right there on the spot and my chemical brothers obsession began!

Pretty Sure Matt Box was the person working when I bought, this but I have so many memories from School kids they all kinda blur together.

Also, Three Little Birdies Down Beats is the best song on this album filled to the BRIM with bangers. The way it builds a three song crescendo being bracketed by Song to the Siren and F**k Up Beats is beautiful.

Happy 30th Anniversary to The Chemical Brothers' debut album 'Exit Planet Dust' originally released June 26, 1995.

06/12/2025

I just wanted to shout out today for helping make one of my favorite Star Wars memes into a t-shirt YEARS AGO.

Hit him up and I bet he could help you out. Also, this meme is LEGENDARY. I would love a friendly knock on the door from these guys some day!

06/09/2025

UPDATE: THESE TICKETS ARE SOLD! Thanks all! I need a buyer for these tickets! I bought them before the lineups dropped.

My frisbee team had regionals scheduled this sale weekend sadly. $170 each! That’s $60 off the current price. Let me know if you’re interested!

04/18/2025

Two Chances to have this weekend at Casa!

Saturday we have Trust Me Dance Party w/ DJ B-Funk

Tonight we have 80s Night with DJ Barticus

Join us! Both start at 10:00 pm!

04/14/2025

Grab a bottle while ya can! Very Tasty!

04/11/2025

This album had me believing I was living in the hood when I was like 15. It was THAT HARD. Need to give this a proper relisten. “As we move thru these evil streets…” this album really showed me the psychological trauma inflicted on black youth in the 90s. It was so damn raw.

In March 1994, Lyor Cohen approached Fredro Starr while he was on the set of "Dangerous Minds" and offered him a million dollars to record a new album, which would become "All We Got Iz Us". It was during this time that Big DS left the group to embark on a solo career. Onyx initially recorded 25 songs for the album, but only 15 made it to the final release, as determined by Jam Master Jay. It marked a significant moment for the group as it was entirely produced by Onyx themselves. Upon its release, "All We Got Iz Us" made its debut on the US Billboard 200 at number 22 and secured the second position on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, going on to sell over 500,000 copies. 🎙️🔥

03/11/2025

Is it March 22nd yet?!?

Trust Me Dance Party back at for another night of crazy lights, funky beats, and lovely people!💕

If the party is half as awesome as this poster we are in for the TIME OF OUR LIVES! The FINAL LEVEL AWAITS! 🎮