Nate Laurence - Submerge’s Cherry Funk Minneapolis 8-21-25

An intense and borderline obsessive obsession with House Music since the late 90's and a supporter in the scene for over half of his life from Northeast Wisconsin, Spike is a DJ and a promotor who is currenty invoved in Re:Fresh Saturdays, Wisconsins ONLY house music monthly event! Growing up in the small city of Manitowoc, Wisconsin a young man began to explore the world of Rave and discovered a new love, House.  In the early 2000s turntables and a mixer were purchased while soul searching and the madness which is known today as Spike Jonze began.

From this point whether it has been helping promote events, just showing up to events, or playing events, you can usually find Mister Jonze lingering somewhere in the vicinity. A strong supporter of his local scene in Green Bay Appleton and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Having been a part of GBass, Underground Jaxx, DeepHouseLounge and K-0tic Productions, Spike keeps an open mind with music but does not sacrifice his personal love for a classic sound.

Spike Jonze utilizes a diverse, technical, personalized style to take individual master pieces of music from some of the world's most recognized producers in house and form his own mosaic mixes from house music tastes like Jackin', Jazzy, Swing, Classic, Funk, Tech and Deep and anything else in between that might pleasure your ears Depending on the show or mix, different mediums are utilized to paint the mosaic. Quick beat matching, house beat juggles, deep bass blending and razor cutting are just a few of the skills displayed, all done live, no auto stink, no editing, no cheating! Bottom line, Spike Jonze's sets are full of energy that will make you shuffle your feet and move your body to sounds like trumpets, saxophones, pianos while feeling the pound of funky, bumpy bass lines! 

Influences: The list is endless.  All the guys doing it before me and after me.  So many people are involved in delivering the music that this list will continue to grow for a lifetime.  All the producers who make the music for DJ's like myself to mix together properly, new and old school.  While I appreciate a lot of the new sounds, the following list is just a FEW of my early influences in music:

Mark Farina, Daft Punk, Bassment Jaxx, Derrick Carter,Modjo, Stardust, Paul Johnson, Terry Mullan, Stacy Kidd, Doc Martin, Joey Youngman, Inland Knights, Jason Hodges, DJ Heather, DJ Sneak, DJ Dan, Danny Tenaglia, John Aquaviva, Jake Childs, The Flying Almarias (Mark n Karl), The Sound Republic....The List Can Go On...and On..and On...Just like the music :)

And I would also like to thank all the underground label owners and producers out there who continue to bring the heat TODAY.  If you read this, you know who you are.

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from:                 @NSA.us.gov
to: Gen. E. W. Manshower, Military Institute of Musical Aggression
cc: CIA Co-Chair Jim Plentiful-Grapetree

re: DJ Joey Bravo

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS DEEMED CLASSIFIED UNDER THE BREAKBEET ACT 2009 (S. 12, VIII, 12-18)

Gentlemen, 

It has come to my attention you are researching the history of codename DJ JOEY BRAVO, and it is imperative you cease and desist in such actions. Subject Bravo, has been a field operative for us in the use of audio-peace induction for several years. His unique talents are in danger if ever verified globally. Nevertheless, in the interest of co-operation between our departments, I can provide you with the following details about Joey Bravo, bearing in mind, even with our resources, the veracity of this information is difficult to determine.
We believe the subject was born to merchant sailors near the Ivory Coast sometime in the mid-80s. Then known as Joey S, Bravo displayed an ability with auditory entrancement  from even a young age. Somalian traders have legends of the “Oog Timo Shaab” (“Fire Haired Boy”), who they say could cause the waves to dance with love.
Sightings are spotty after that. We do know a red-headed teenage prodigy was recorded leading an impromptu rave in Sarajevo in October of 1993. The event culminated in a 300-person orgy. 
We also believe he may have been involved in the 1997 disappearance of all the first-born teenagers in Focktown, a small town on the Southern tip of Spain. Witnesses say the children danced off into the dark woods one night, following “el hombre de jengibre” (“The Ginger Man”). 
Occasional “wobbly bass” originating within the jungles of Belize led to workers discovering Joey Bravo living with a previously undiscovered tribe in more stuff that’s not anything but we need to fill up space  2000. None survived.
A roughly triangular archipelago, 100 km off of Australia's eastern coast, is known as Bravo's Corner to locals; though there appears to be no known origins of the name, nor any scientific explanation as to why the area has an unusually large number of planes and boats disappear while travelling through. 
From intelligence we’ve gathered through our sources in foreign covert agencies, and various sexy, big-titted spies, we believe his clothing is custom-tailored in Florence. His turntables crafted from fine metals and porcelains in Israel. His needles folded and forged by legendary Masamune swordsmiths in Japan.  
The subject was last spotted in Nova Scotia, Canada. His intent within that isolated province remain unknown, but it appears he has been crafting new materials...building. Unsettling though it may be, Bravo appears to be preparing for some event yet to occur. 
With this rough history in mind, it is of the utmost international security that all projects worked on by Joey Bravo remain strictly beyond top secret. Gentlemen, as far as the world is concerned, DJ Joey Bravo does not exist. For all our sakes, let's hope it stays that way.
 

xxx and xxx,
 xxx xxx xxx, xxx, xxx
Office of the Exterior Weapons, National Security Agency
Washington, D.C.


Salut! J aime la danse le ciné les voitures  le jardinage et la montagne etc..  la musique vous reflète!

If persistence and passion is a recipe for success, Nate Laurence (Minneapolis, MN, USA) characterizes the journey. Nate is, of course, the quadruple threat: veteran DJ since 1994, prolific producer, event-coordinator, and label owner.

Nate has always been a DJ first. Once known as DJ Unity – a patron of former Minneapolis RAVE troupe “UNIK Communications” – Nate has labored for his place in house music. A career that developed over the course of a decade – largely behind the scenes – has now become impossible to ignore. Amid absurd energy behind the decks – layered with dexterous turntablism – Nate impresses even the most cynical critics one at a time “leaving wows in his wake.” Today, Nate remains active with gigs reaching as far as Europe, Southern Africa, and throughout the United States. Though national and international bookings keep him busy, in 2009 Nate fulfilled an enduring aspiration and true privilege by becoming a resident DJ at the legendary First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis.

After living in his second home of Cape Town, South Africa in 2001, Nate focused on production. Since then, his discog has grown at a reputable pace. With rookie releases on Flatpack Traxx, Funkfield, and Control Recordings, Nate proved his aptitude as a gifted producer. His distinct production style has continued to mature, signing EPs with Spatula City, Guesthouse, Love Network, Onethirty, Mindtravel, and Flapjack Records to name but a few. In 2007, Nate partnered with Chicago-based beatmaker, Scrubfish (Scott Kammer) and together they continue to reach Top100 lists worldwide while each new release continues to outshine subsequent releases.

In 2008 Nate created “HotDish.” HotDish is both a collaborative of DJs (Nate and good friend J Matthews) and an event crew that has become an illustrious house movement in Minneapolis. Finally, in 2011 Nate began a new philanthropic record label, Pluralistic Records. Pluralistic Records releases distinct and unique tracks that cross the boundaries between Chicago, Detroit, disco house, and tech house...or simply, house. 

Notably, Nate (the academic) is also a Social Justice advocate, activist, and educator working at the University of Minnesota. This part of him is infused in his music, his branding, and all that he works to accomplish. Keep your eyes open for this talented and very different househead - who continues to give his all to keep the music fresh and far-reaching.
