Father Taj

10/17/2025

I have no idea how to share what Joshua Tree was for me. Pure magic. From the response over the weekend seems like my set hit some people in their souls.

I’m yet again humbled and honored to be able to express myself in that way in that place. That system they got there is a thumper! Full and rich.

The whole experience was rarified air and I think I did some good.

Teaser pics for now.

09/04/2025

As we round the corner on Summer I think it's time we talked about Joshua Tree Music Festival in October. This is honestly my favorite festival. It's small enough that it's intimate but large enough that the production is top-tier.

For some time now I've had the honor of rocking the last set of the evening before the late night kicks in. Sometimes on Sat night this time on Friday. When I imagine myself on stage I am right there at the "Boogaloo" in Joshua Tree. It's a ripe playground where I can fully express myself musically.

Big bass on an incredible sound system run by a wicked sound engineer. It's kinda all I want for Christmas tbh. To play my beats and let my heart soar with the crowd is a magical event every time. Especially when the sound is superior. There's just things that I do on big systems in settings like that that I don't do elsewhere.

The thing is that the crowd is already primed from a whole day of killer acts and community. So when they get to me they are ready to go on a journey. And thats what I take them on.

As I craft my set in the back of my mind I'm thinking about how to fill that particular space with sonic textures and rhythms and melody. Not just beats but pauses, dips and dives, soaring highs. I want my set to be more than a 4x4 romp for two hours. Even I get bored of that!

So anyway, if you want to come to an extremely well done music event and get to see me do my thing then come on down to J-Tree in October. I'd love to dance with you.
It's worth it and I can't wait to get on the decks.

Oh my gosh and how could I forget that a DJ legend, Donald Glaude is gracing the decks on Sat night?!

Peace y'all. Hope you can join me.

08/27/2025

Tonight! Wednesday. Downtown Santa Cruz.

Needing this bit of relief. Music heals. 🙏🏾🖤

07/12/2025

I can’t wait to spin for you all!

The rhythm specialist himself DJ Sal is on deck yet again to take us deeper into groove.

Ian Winters (Portland) is hyped to come to town and bang the beats.

Bringing a little something different to Santa Cruz. Little more music forward and intentional. Thing is, music heals, and these days we need all the healing we can get!

Come get down with us.

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
Sat July 19
Doors 8
Music 9

07/05/2025

With many option to dance in Santa Cruz I hope you will join us for an intimate night of curated beats.

Selecta’s for the evening will be DJ Sal, Ian Winters and myself, Father Taj.

With the support of Moe’s alley I’ve thought to bring a little something different to the Santa Cruz dance scene. Something a bit more soulful while still being fun as hell!

Not just a club but a place to listen see and dance. A celebration of life and of LOVE.

Won’t you join us?!

HEART HOUSE!

Sat July 19 Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Doors 8. Music starts at 9

Taco’s on-site. 😋

06/24/2025

Very very excited. 💖💖💖

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HEART HOUSE: a night of dance music featuring Father Taj, Ian Winters and DJ Sal

Saturday, July 19th
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
$15 in advance / $20 day of the show

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06/17/2025

It’s about to go down!

Thursday at Abbot square.

Then Sunday at Trout farm Inn I’m doing a pool party set 12-4.

Let’s go!!!

05/30/2025

“Working DJ”

Thats a funny term but it’s true. Which is even more funny because it wasn’t always so. But through the generous support of my community and dedication to my craft I’m here.

It’s pretty awesome to be able to do this thing that I love so often. Always learning always growing. I still feel “new” to DJing though I’ve been at it for some years now.

But the proof is in the pudding. They keep booking me for a reason. I’m glad they keep calling me back.

Happy almost summer everyone. Let’s play!

05/30/2025

Soon we dance.

Summer is in the air!! 💫
Join Santa Cruz DJ Sessions' for another epic monthly at Abbott
Square! SCDJ Sessions is proud to feature a talented collective of local, Bay Area, and global DJs every month. Each evening we'll be highlighting professional DJs with amazing skill from all different genres. Come down to party with us on the Abbott Square patio as we boogie to the grooves and funky beats by this month's SCDJ's:
-Denver Drake
-Lucho
-DJ Vena
-DJ Sparkle
-Father Taj
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