Shit Show

Hey, I’m Daniel Lux Valentino.

I make music when I don’t know what else to do with everything I’m feeling. A lot of the time, it starts when I’m overwhelmed—angry, sad, confused—and then something clicks. The chords, the words… they start to speak for me.

I’m not here to be perfect or follow trends. I’m here to be real. If my music sounds like a soft storm, that’s because it is. I hold a lot in, but when I let it out, it becomes sound—sometimes tender, sometimes haunting, sometimes messy, but always honest.

I’m rooted in earth, in culture, in emotion. My sound pulls from pop, indie, soul, Latin influences—and whatever I’m going through at the time. Every song is like a piece of my diary, just dressed up in melody.

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much or not enough, I got you. You’re not alone.

Drew Woodard, professionally known by his stage name Dookz, is a name quickly taking the Hudson Valley by storm. An aspiring multitalented DJ and producer, with as well as a multifaceted producer/engineer, guitarist and songwriter native to Kingston, New York. Dookz first launched his DJ career in 2017 with a sold out showcase performance, quickly gaining the nattention of event organizers and talent scoutsma throughout the Tristate Area. Since then, he has worked side by side and performed with multiple Major Label artists, organized and hosted a wide variety of large scale events, parties, and other various shows from NYC to Florida, Colorado and back. Dookz brings a delectable blend of high energy and good vibes to the table, playing a plethora of different styles of music. From funk, disco, soul and house - to hip hop, rnb, reggae & reggaeton, - to emo, metal, hardcore, and rock - to jungle, afrobeat, all sorts of EDM… THE LIST GOES ON!

For Dookz, it’s all about mood and grooves. Playing tracks that get you tapping your feet and bobbing your head regardless of style, tempo, genre or release date. Don’t be surprised when you suddenly find yourself dancing.

Shit Show

Peter McPoland