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apt Entertainment Inc is a boutique booking agency specializing in gig bookings and tour management for electronic music DJs (House/Techno/Live PA) for the Americas and select regions throughout the world.  We represent a world-renowned roster of artists performing at club venues, lounges and major festivals such as Burning Man, Movement, CRSSD, Pitchfork, Panorama and EDC, to corporate and private events for companies like Google Inc. and Virgin America.. plus wedding receptions for fans looking for a departure from the ‘top 40’ sound. Our exceptional talent groove and inspire guests to fill the dance floor and keep the party going! Boutique-sized by design, we have a passion for music, taking pride in our hands-on approach and professional service, connecting quality talent with global prospects and fans.  Our friendly and efficient agents with over 20 years of experience in the industry help the booking process run smoothly, organizing talent logistics from start to finish. Book a DJ today, we’re apt to handle the details.
Our agency is celebrating 20 YEARS OF HOUSE MUSIC! Since June 2005, our DJs have been movin' & shakin' House music fans on dance floors worldwide to keep the party going with good vibes only.  Look out for 20 YEARS OF HOUSE events and promotions in the works.  Keep dancin'!

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The Beat Goes On: In Loving Memory of DJ Dan
​Pioneer of the West Coast House Sound

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2026
The Beat Goes On: In Loving Memory of DJ Dan
Daniel Wherrett  |  Pioneer of the West Coast House Sound

It is with profound sorrow, deep admiration, and an enduring sense of gratitude and love that we announce the passing of Daniel Wherrett — known professionally to the world simply as DJ Dan — one of the most beloved, genre-defying, and genuinely influential pioneers in the history of American electronic music. He leaves behind not just a discography, but a culture — a way of feeling music that touched millions of souls across four decades and five continents.  He often said he felt his purpose in life was “to heal through music.”

Where It All Began
Born and raised in Lacey, Washington, Daniel Wherrett was never supposed to become a legend. He was a fashion student at heart — a creative soul who moved to Seattle in the late 1980s chasing design, and instead found something that would change the trajectory of his life forever: the thundering, hypnotic pulse of electronic dance music echoing through clubs like The Underground. Hearing the early work of DJs like Randy Schlager and Donald Glaude, something awoke in him that no classroom could have taught. He set down the sketchpad and picked up the headphones.

By 1991, he had followed the pulse south to Los Angeles, arriving in the middle of what would become a full-blown rave revolution. Alongside LA-based DJ Ron D Core, he released a series of mixtapes and live mixes that earned him a reputation for something rare: a DJ who didn’t just play records, but told stories with them. By 1993, he had planted his flag in San Francisco — and the world would never be the same.

The Birth of a Movement
In San Francisco, DJ Dan co-founded the now-legendary Funky Tekno Tribe — a collective that would reshape the West Coast dance scene from the ground up. He pioneered what became known as the “West Coast House Sound”: a psychedelic fusion of House, Breakbeat dubs, and Techno unlike anything heard before. Through an innovative approach to double-pack live mix releases, he was among the first DJs to harness mixtape culture as a vehicle for building a global following, long before the internet made such things effortless. In 1995, as the Electroliners alongside collaborator Jim Hopkins, he released “Loose Caboose” — a track that would go on to define the breakbeat era. It caught the ears of Carl Cox, Sasha, John Digweed, Lee Burridge, and Pete Tong, who played Dan’s first Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1. That record announced to the world that there was a new voice in house music: unmistakably, unapologetically funky.

A Career That Defied Categories
What followed was a career of relentless creativity and refusal to be boxed in. DJ Dan headlined the world’s greatest festivals — Ultra, EDC, Creamfields, Dance Valley in Amsterdam — logging upwards of 100,000 miles per year and performing 75 to 100 nights annually at his peak. He was Carl Cox’s hand-picked DJ for the legendary Phuket 2000 Tour. Pete Tong invited him back for a second Essential Mix in 1999, and again in 2007 alongside the incomparable Frankie Knuckles at the Winter Music Conference.

His remix discography reads like a love letter to every corner of music: Depeche Mode, New Order, A Tribe Called Quest, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Groove Armada, Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten. He even produced the Transformers theme. Through his Los Angeles label InStereo Recordings, he became a tastemaker and champion for many other artists. In 2006, DJ Mag named him the #1 House DJ in the world — a title that surprised no one who had ever stood on a dance floor while he played.

“The thing I love about Dan is that he’s always had a funky spirit and he always pushes the elements of music.”
     — Carl Cox

The Man Behind the Music
Those who knew Dan personally knew a man who saw music in colors. Disco was orange; techno was blue and brown; progressive sounds were a cool, deep blue. He described his DJ sets as “peaks and valleys of energy through color” — and that synesthetic vision translated into something audiences felt in their bodies long before they understood it with their minds. He credited his inspiration to James Brown, his parents, and “all the underdogs who fought their way to success in life.”

Off the stage, he was a cook, a traveler, an obsessive record collector whose family bought him a new turntable every Christmas — not because it was tradition, but because it was the only gift he ever wanted. He was passionate about food, art, and the way disparate things could combine into something neither had been alone. That was his philosophy in the kitchen and on the dance floor alike: bring together things that traditionally shouldn’t go together, and find out what happens.

A Legacy That Cannot Be Silenced
DJ Dan never chased trends. He set them, then moved on before others caught up. He built something rare in electronic music: a legacy rooted not in a single moment or a viral hit, but in decades of consistency, authenticity, and craft. Pasquale Rotella, President and CEO of Insomniac Events, once called him “an LA underground staple and music legend.” That framing tells only part of the story. He was a legend, yes — but more than that, he was a teacher. A connector. A man who believed that the right song at the right moment could change a person’s life.

He leaves behind his music, his label, his mixes, and the countless thousands of dancers who found themselves — truly found themselves — in the middle of one of his sets. The world is quieter today. But press play on anything he touched, and you will hear exactly why we mourn him, and exactly why we are forever grateful he was here to inspire us.

Dan once wrote ‘Enjoy every day to it’s fullest no matter what BS or Drama the world throws at ya... We only get one “go” on this carnival ride... what’s after... who knows?’

COLETTE: THE SUNSHINE Tour dates booking now.
​New release on Om Records 30 Year project.

OM Records is celebrating 30 years as one of the most iconic underground dance music labels in the world. Founded in 1995 in San Francisco, OM helped define the West Coast house sound while staying rooted in underground club culture. Colette is a Chicago-born (LA based) DJ, vocalist, and songwriter whose career emerged from the city’s legendary house music scene. 

OM became Colette’s creative home in 2005, releasing her most recognized work and introducing her sound to a global audience. Highlights include "Feelin’ Hypnotized", "What Will She Do for Love”, and "When I’m With You” a collaboration with Kaskade. OM Records is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a special compilation titled OM RECORDS – 30 YEARS. The project highlights key sounds and artists from the label’s extensive history and legacy in house, downtempo, and electronic music.

As part of this celebration, OM Records is rolling out a series of anniversary singles in January 2026 including  “The Sunshine” — Colette, Richard Earnshaw & Kenny Summit (January 30) — closing out the launch month ahead of the full anniversary release on May 8, 2026. Colette is touring in support of the release, tour dates booking now!

​20 Years of House mix series: JASON HODGES (JSM)

​20 Years of House mix series: DJ DAN
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​20 Years of House event series kicks off with
GRYPHON & HODGES Tag Team Vinyl Set!

Much love to everyone who celebrated with us for our 20 Years of House series kick off event on Saturday June 7 with Gryphon & Hodges vinyl tag team!  🥳 Good times! We appreciate you and your continued love & support of House Music, helping us to create the best vibes!! 🤩 Special thanks to the great staff at @BSMT254 & our awesome talent on decks Jason Hodges @jasonhodgesto, DJ Gryphon @live.DJGRYPHON, Mr.Haze @mrhazeofficial, Brash-B @B_Rad79 & Cee Blaise on percussion @ceeblaise - amazing sets all night long, the dance floor was poppin'! 🔥🔥

​We look forward to groovin' with you on Friday JUNE 20 for DJ DAN (In Stereo) throwing down a special 4 hour set at Wiggle Room! Til then, keep dancing! ❤️

NEW Twitch Channel!
​@djcolette

Check out Colette weekly on Twitch!
https://www.twitch.tv/djcolette

Get your H is for Hustle fix on Twitch  @djheatherchicago

Check out DJ Heather's weekly shows on Twitch!
https://www.twitch.tv/djheatherchicago

COLETTE Candy Talk dates available

Always seeking to push boundaries and explore new territories, Chicago native DJ Colette, continues to discover ways to push her craft and career forward even after over two decades of leading the pack. Colette launched Candy Talk Records in June of 2010 as a platform for more creative control with her own music, collaborations, and the choice and freedom to work with other record producers of whom she is a fan. Since then, Colette has released a plethora of singles and full-length albums including 2013’s crowd-funded ​When The Music’s Loud, named ​one of Vice’s 99 greatest dance albums of all time​. Her next album on Candy Talk ‘Flashback’ is in the works, with singles When The World Is Running Down, Message In A Bottle and Dreams out now.  Available for dates booking now!

DJ HEATHER celebrates 35 years of DJing!

​Over the years, DJ Heather has played at some of the most iconic venues in Chicago, including the Smart Bar/Metro, Artful Dodger, Red Dog, and Gramaphone Records. She has also had the opportunity to perform at clubs, events and festivals around the world, including the Winter Music Conference in Miami, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Nocturnal, Fabric in London, Sub Club in Glasgow and many others. Her versatility and ability to adapt to different audiences and settings has made her a sought-after DJ for a wide range of events for 35 years. She's celebrating this amazing milestone with special events in select markets. Inquire for tour dates.

DERRICK DOES DISCO dates available

Derrick Carter is widely acknowledged as one of the best DJs in the world. With innovative productions, flawless technical skills on the decks and an effortless attitude of rocking a crowd, his influence has infiltrated throughout dance music. Derrick's sets are rooted in house, but he freely travels outside club tastes, seamlessly incorporating old-school disco, soul, jazz, R&B, and whatever else catches his fancy.  He's available for special DERRICK DOES DISCO sets featuring his unique blend of reimagined house & disco classics - uniquely DC. It's not to be missed! Inquire for tour dates.

DJ DAN Unveils TEKKMEOW Album Inspired by Iconic Las Vegas Residency

This cutting-edge collection of dance tracks from House music’s underground legend, DJ Dan, are a vibrant homage to his mainstay TekkMeow party and residency at DISCOPUSSY, Las Vegas where he’s kept the dancefloor moving for years.  "TekkMeow" the album features a star-studded lineup of collaborations highlighting DJ Dan's versatility and innovation in blending various sub-genres of House for the masses. Each of the 16 cuts is a testament to DJ Dan's ability to push boundaries and create the funkiest of dance beats that resonate with audiences worldwide. Also included is a full-length DJ mix by the man himself showcasing each song on the album. As we release TekkMeow into the wild, DJ Dan will embark on a worldwide tour bringing his bass-heavy funk-laden sounds to fans across the globe. With momentous energy, "TekkMeow" the album, and tour, further solidify DJ Dan’s status as one of the most cherished and timeless figures in DJ history.​

PETE MOSS:  30 YEAR Tour

Pete Moss is celebrating 30 years doing his underground thing, over 300 records and countless shows later, he’s doing a special tour and has a new mix to mark the occasion. With his outer space dance floor excursions, the genre-bending Pete Moss started his recording career with his own label, Recline Records with his 1998's "Relocation EP" setting into motion a string of memorable dance floor moments over the course of the next three decades. He has also been remixed by some heavy hitters, including Josh Wink, The Timewriter, Satoshi Tomiie, just to name a few. Pete developed into one of dance music's finest talents and reminds us constantly with his late night sets and soulful, impeccable production skills. His present releases are staples for the community that no self respecting DJ would be caught without. Prolific and hard working, Pete has served up a steady stream of music despite his hectic travel schedule that has taken him around the world more times than he can count, giving his all at every gig and leaving people touched and inspired by his signature deep and eclectic sound.
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30 YEAR MIX

DYNAMIC DJ DUOs

FUTURE DEEP: COLETTE B2B PETE MOSS

A collaboration inspired through a shared love of Fleetwood Mac, Colette and east coast deep tech maestro, Pete Moss remixed "Dreams" and a new duo was born!  Colette combines the tunefulness of unique vocals with the thump of underground house of her hometown Chicago. Creating an entirely new world of dance floor dialect over the course of his 300+ releases, Pete Moss has released hallmark records on many iconic house music imprints such as Ovum, Dessous and Large.

Check out their release "Love Will Set You Free" on SubLevel Records! Colette & Pete Moss have been highly praised for their recent reworking of "Message In a Bottle" by the Police and the Fleetwood Mac cover "Dreams" along with Pete's layers of filtered synthetics in the "Physically" mixes.
No Fuss Records debut! OUT NOW: Higher - Pete Moss, Colette
​No Fuss is excited to welcome veteran deep house producer Pete Moss with Chicago's very own Colette on their first release for the label. The two have worked together for years creating some of the scenes best deep house and this is no exception. Saison kicks it up a gear on their remix with their classic sound, deep house chords and bumpy rhythms.
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​Look out for more new releases and tour dates! 
​Colette & Pete Moss are available B2B as FUTURE DEEP or for solo touring sets.

SECOND CITY SESSIONS: COLETTE B2B DJ HEATHER

Colette has grown from the Chicago underground, combining the tunefulness of unique melodic vocals with the thump of underground house of her hometown. DJ Heather one of the Windy City’s main DJ exports is widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation. Together they team up for select events as Second City Sessions performing back 2 back! A dynamic show not to be missed! 

​Colette & DJ Heather are available for B2B or solo touring sets.

PRESS PLAY.  DANCE.  REPEAT.

WE LOVE A GOOD PARTY.  IT'S ALL ABOUT THE VIBE!

Toronto 7/15/22 apt 17yr anniversary
Toronto 1/20/23 Warehouse Party
Toronto 6/9/23 apt 18yr anniversary
Toronto 10/4/24 DJ Heather 35yr Tour
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...more events coming soon!
Toronto 6/7/25 apt 20 Years of House
Booty Call: Vinyl Edition
Toronto 6/7/25 apt 20 Years of House
In Stereo Edition: DJ DAN 4 hour set

CELEBRATING
20 YEARS OF HOUSE 

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