DJ Poptone

03/02/2024

Yeah, I already have a metric ton of Motown 45s. But there’s always more! Catch ‘em and me at The Ruckus Bros Present: A Celebration of the Music of Motown @ Thunderbird (3/2/24) tomorrow night! I’ll be spinning an opening and closing set 7p and 10p upstairs! Tickets available for the show! And my upstairs sets are free, so come have a beer, say hello, and listen to tunes from and inspired by one of the most American of institutions, Motown Records.

12/22/2023

Tonight! No cover! Great tunes! Kick off the holiday weekend proper with myself and Action Alpha at Fat Cat!

11/07/2023

Clock in for another shift at The Factory on November 17th at Poetry Lounge!

10/23/2023

Attention ghouls, goblins, and ghastly guys and gals! I’ll be back this Friday for a special night of classic soul, r&b, and funk with the incredible .easy.ed joining me on the decks! Plenty of moldy oldies from our crypts on hand for you, the Poetry staff will have devilish concoctions for your drinking pleasure and as always, NO COVER! More cash for the ferryman (and to tip your bartenders well)!

09/09/2023

Tonight with DJ Lisa at Cattivo, we bring you the best in classic post-punk, goth, deathrock, synthwave, and more! Tunes start at 9pm and the party runs to 2am so come thirsty and ready to party!

07/18/2023

Today marks 5 years since I started playing records out in public. It’s been one hell of a journey from that first underprepared night at Full Pint! It’s truly amazing to think back to all of the places I’ve had the chance to spin at over the years—Full Pint Wild Side Pub, Dee’s Cafe, Spring Hill Brewing, Hard Rock Cafe, Brillobox, Kelly’s Lounge, Howlers, Belvederes, Spirit, Trace Brewing, Tiki Lounge, Cocktails From the Crypt, Whisper Nest, Thunderbird, Grist House, Cousin’s Lounge, Fermata Brewing, Inner Groove, the Government Center, Showtime in DC, Millvale Days and other assorted festivals, a couple weddings for friends… I can’t thank all of the managers and booking folks who have been kind enough to take a chance on me and let me do my thing. Even more thanks to everyone I’ve had the privilege of spinning with, both veterans and newbies—I’ve learned from you all! And the most thanks to everyone—partners, friends, acquaintances, and strangers—who have come out to one of my little nights. Watching people enjoy music that I’ve curated is still one of the best feelings ever, and I’m excited for what the future holds! I’m a small fish in this Burgh bowl, but happy to be swimming!

06/29/2023

Delighted to announce that I’ll be pushing the platters that matter .brewing next Friday, July 7th, for their second installment of Funk Me Up, Fam! If you haven’t been to Coven yet, expect an amazing assortment of flavor-forward brews specializing in IPAs and sours that can’t be missed! And I’ll be spinning tunes to compliment these funky beers to get you on the floor and grooving! Raw 60s funk, raunchy 70s p-funk, smooth 80s r&b funk—all will get a workout so come on down and check it out that evening until 11pm. And no cover, so you can’t lose!

06/13/2023

06/01/2023

FOLLOW ME / I’M THE PIED PIPER AND I’LL SHOW YOU WHERE IT’S AT
Thursday evening, Joey B-Sides and myself turn the Tiki Lounge into Kingston Town for Ranking and Skanking! We’ll bring you the best in reggae and ska from 8 to midnight! Roots, dub, lover’s rock, 1st and 2nd wave, dancehall, and more!!!