Big Gay Anthem Pool Party Mix Set

Happy Pride! Summer is here in the U.S., and I am feeling the collective joy in the atmosphere. As we reflect on the contributions our forebears have made so that we can enjoy the freedom and acceptance that many of us enjoy today, I wanted to pay tribute to the tea dance, which was first created in Fire Island in the 1960s. I hope to carry on this distinctly American style of music and event well into the future. There's nothing like soaking up the afternoon sun surrounded by friends and great music. Special thanks to Allen Leu for this set's cover art <3

The Great American Tea Dance

Happy, disco-inspired tea dance favorites. A special set dedicated to my dear friend Russell Roybal for his birthday. 

This was a live set at the Globe Theater in Los Angeles. The charity dance was honoring Russell and benefitted homeless LGBTQ youth.

Legendary - October 2021

I was telling DJ Michael Rackley that I wanted to make a Pride Month mix - but that somehow I wanted to put a new spin on the concept, a new twist. 

From that vague thought and him hearing me out, a week later, I have a new mix.

It starts with a few clouds, but by the third track, they blow away and the sun comes out.  I think it is a fundamentally happy mix to help you celebrate this month.

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I'm not sure I can precisely define "pride", but I know that being free is part of it - the knowledge of who you are, the courage and space to express it, as well as the confidence to allow and support others in their freedom.

This mix is about freedom.  It starts with struggling to be free.  From there, we deal with having to let another be free, and then wishing for freedom.  The mood moves up to feeling free, pleading for freedom, and then appreciating it; and rises again to revel in it. It ends with the ultimate - the freedom to spread our wings and take flight.

May you all have the insight and courage this Pride Month to be who you truly are.

This mix is dedicated to Michael Rackley for his friendship, and his support in my learning the craft. 

1. Castles - Punctual [feat. World's First Cinema]
2. The One That Got Away (JRMX Club Mix) - Katy Perry
3. Joy (Mark Dedross Extended Mix) - Staxx, Mark Dedross, Markosa
4. Free (Phats & Small Vocal Mix) - Lighthouse Family
5. Happiness Is Alien (Ecotek & James Egbert Club Mix) - Cause and Effect
6. Take Me Away feat. Therese (2018 Extended Remaster) - Stonebridge, Therese
7. Freefallin (Moto Blanco Club Mix) - Zoë Badwi
8. The Music Will Take Care of You (Matt Pop Extended Club Mix) - JLX [feat. LaVance Colley]
9. Freedom (Extended Mix) - Sanich
10. Don't Stop Me Now (Moto Blanco Club Remix) - First Ladies of Disco, Martha Wash, Linda Clifford & Norma Jean Wright
11. Release Me (Moto Blanco Mix) - Agnes
12. Don't Let Me Stop (Moto Blanco Extended Remix) - Ryan Hagan
13. Es Vedra (Holter & Mogyoro Remix) - Gabriel & Castellon
14. Free (Delarox Remix) - Danijel Kostic
15. To Be Free (Pumpin' Dolls To The Top Club Mix) - Mike Oldfield
16. Fill Us With Fire (JRMX Club) - Erasure

Photo by Daniel Hodgkins on Unspash

Free - A Pride 2023 Mix - Happy Vocal House/Dance

Happy, disco-inspired tea dance favorites.

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Tea Dance Favorites - August 2023

Tea Dance Favorites - January 2024

Dedicated to one of my all time favorites...
#ari

***REPOSTING is the best way to get more music like this out there (both online and in person)*** :)

Cover art photography by @itsdaavnotdave
Cover art modeling by @itsdaavnotdave
Cover art editing by @itsdaavnotdave

***This set is for promotional purposes only.  I do not claim ownership over any of the tracks in it.  Track citations are always available upon request.  Please DM me if interested.

GRANDE

Get ready to soak up the Kiki Pool Party vibes, with my latest podcast, a live recorded set at the iconic Ivy Pool for Daywash in January 2024!

Kiki Pool Party Set January 2024

DJ Andrew Hilton - Late Night Mansion (Palm's Night Club) Mix

STARING EDM  (8)

I took some of my favorite remixes from past sets and added some new magical moments to create this "favorites" set. I hope it keeps you dreaming and dancing wide awake <3

favorite vibes

Vocal house and disco-inspired tea dance favorites.

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Inspired by the disco sounds of Fire Island tea dances and big room vocal house, DJ Charlie B brings a funky groove to the dancefloor for everyone. His mixes are influenced by his travels in the global club scene and his upbringing in Philadelphia and New York City. Now based in Los Angeles, his beats delight the ears of dance music lovers worldwide.

NOTABLE EVENTS:

*2025*
- August 17, 2025: BOS Philly White Party - Philadelphia, PA
- May 23, 2025: The Tryst PV - Pride - Puerto Vallarta
- May 11, 2025: Extra Virgin Party - West Hollywood, CA
- Feb 23, 2025: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA

*2024*
- Dec 22, 2024: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA
- Nov 3, 2024: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA
- Oct 13, 2024: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA
- Oct 5, 2024: Brisket - Columbus, OH
- Sep 15, 2024: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA
- Aug 25, 2024: The Chapel - West Hollywood, CA
- Jul 28, 2024: Sunkiss Tea Dance - Philadelphia, PA
- Jun 23, 2024: Luxor Hotel - Temptation Sundays - Las Vegas, NV
- Jun 22, 2024: Qarma Nightclub - Las Vegas, NV
- Jun 1, 2024: Bear Jamboree - Bearwood Derby Dance/Pool Party, Orlando, FL
- May 31, 2024: One Magical Weekend - Therapy Pool Party, Orlando, FL
- Apr 5, 2024: Utopia Festival - Isla Mujeres, Mexico
- Jan 27, 2024: Gasparilla Tea Dance at Sunset - Tampa, FL

*2023*
- Nov 3, 2023: Fall Back In Love (Joining Hearts) - Heretic - Atlanta, GA
- Jun 16, 2023: Candyland at DS Tequila (Pride Fest) - Chicago, IL
- Jun 3, 2023: One Magical Weekend - Therapy Pool Party, Orlando, FL
- Apr 22, 2023: Tulsa Cares - Red Ribbon Gala - Tulsa, OK
- Mar 26, 2023: Proud: Orange Party - Tampa Pride, Tampa, FL

*Earlier*
2022
- Oct 15, 2022: Phoenix Pride Oasis - Phoenix, AZ
- Jun 4, 2022: Pride Rainbow Cruise - Pittsburgh, PA
- Feb 5, 2022: District Disco - Wash. DC
2021
- Dec 30, 2021: Jubileo's Xdragvaganza NYE 2021 - Puerto Vallarta
- Oct 2, 2021: Legendary Charity Dance - Globe Theater - Los Angeles