DJWhat’s

12/15/2025

This past weekend was about more than music.
It was about showing up for kids, artists, and our community.

Because of YOU — the bands, the donors, the volunteers, and everyone who walked through the doors with a toy or a few dollars — we were able to turn live music into something that truly mattered this season.

This is exactly what The DJWHAT! Music Initiative (DMI) is about:
using music as a tool to give back and create real impact.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Holiday Toy Drive a success.
Martinsville showed out. 💛

More work ahead. More music ahead. More community ahead.

12/13/2025

Night 2 kicks off @ 8PM…Don’t miss out!!!

12/12/2025

Friday. We’re finally off.
The work week is done — now it’s time for good music, good energy, and a good cause.

Tonight & tomorrow we’re opening the doors for live music that actually means something. Come unwind, catch a vibe, and support what we’re building for the community while you do it.

No dress code. No pressure. Just music, people, and purpose.
If you’ve been saying “we need to get out” — this is your sign.

Don’t forget to Bring a Toy!!! 🎄

12/10/2025

Did I mention it was SHOW WEEK?!?

What’s good, ya’ll ? We’re playing this Friday, Dec 12th, in Martinsville, VA at DJWhat’s with our friends Hazy Mill for a Holiday Toy Drive! Admission is a new, unwrapped toy or gift, or $10. Music starts at 8:30, we’d love to see you there!

12/09/2025

It’s SHOW WEEK!!!

What’s good, ya’ll ? We’re playing this Friday, Dec 12th, in Martinsville, VA at DJWhat’s with our friends Hazy Mill for a Holiday Toy Drive! Admission is a new, unwrapped toy or gift, or $10. Music starts at 8:30, we’d love to see you there!

12/01/2025

🎸 OPEN BLUES JAM – Friday Jan 16 • DJWHAT!’s

We’re kicking off next year with a community blues jam built for players, listeners, and anyone who wants to move.
All musicians welcome. All spectators welcome. Dancers, too.

✔️ Free Entry (all ages)
✔️ Backline Provided — bring your guitar, pedals, sticks, voice
✔️ Music starts at 8PM • Signups at 7:30
✔️ Beer & Wine Bar 21+ (all proceeds support DMI’s mission)

This is our first one rolling into 2026 — and if it pops off, we’ll run this every month.
Come help set the tone for the year.

12/01/2025

🎁 TOY DRIVE UPDATE 🎁

First load of toys just came in and it already looks GOOD 🙌

Huge thank you to everyone who’s dropped something off so far. If you haven’t yet, there’s still plenty of time — you can bring new, unwrapped toys by anytime from now through December 12th & 13th for our toy drive.

If you’re coming out to the shows those nights, bring a toy with you. If you can’t make the events, you can still swing by and drop one off beforehand — it all counts.

Let’s fill this toy pile UP and make sure some local kids have a brighter Christmas. ❤️🎄

11/24/2025

🔥🔥🔥BIG NEWS🔥🔥🔥

The DJWHAT! Music Initiative (DMI) is now officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!!!

This opens the door for us to do even more for Martinsville’s music community — supporting local artists, creating performance opportunities, and building events that bring people together.

And for anyone thinking about getting involved, here’s what supporting a nonprofit like ours means for you or your business:
• Your donation is fully tax-deductible
• Your support creates immediate, visible impact right here in the community
• Your business gains positive visibility through our events and partnerships
• Your contribution strengthens local music culture, not a distant organization

We’re still new, still growing, and that’s what makes this moment exciting. When you support DMI, you see exactly where your money goes — upgraded gear, more shows, more access, and more community events.

If this feels like something you want to be part of, reach out.
Let’s have a real conversation about how you can get involved and help build this together.

The DJWHAT! Music Initiative
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Helping local talent rise…one show at a time.

11/17/2025

🎁 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE + LIVE MUSIC NIGHTS 🎶
DMI is teaming up with the Local Community to make this season brighter for local kids — and we need the city to show up.

We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys and holiday gifts for children of all ages.

Admission each night: Bring a Toy OR $10
All proceeds support DMI’s mission + less fortunate Kids this Christmas.

Come out for 2 Nights of Live Music Featuring:

📅 Friday, Dec 12
🎸 Southern Fried Hippies
🎸 Hazy Mill

📅 Saturday, Dec 13
🎸 Driven to Violence
🎸 To Be an Astronaut

⏰ Doors open 8PM | Show at 8:30PM
📍 DJWHAT!’s — 1960 Virginia Ave, Martinsville VA

And if you can’t stay for the show, swing by anyway — we’re a drop-off location from now until Dec 13!

Let’s make this holiday season hit different for the kids who need it!!!

11/10/2025

Great People coming together for an even Greater Cause!!! SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT!!!

Got an awesome lineup at Sportlanes this year David Dalton Above The Fray Heretic's Fork Drive Punk Angels and the mighty To Be A King