Mark Grusane

Disco

HEADLINER

Mark Grusane is a Chicago DJ and record collector whose relationship with the dancefloor reaches back to the 1980s. Revered for a deep, wide-ranging knowledge of disco, house, boogie, soul and electro, he plays rare, carefully sequenced sets rooted in vinyl. A true Chicago treasure, his selections span decades of underground dance music. He remains a touchstone for collectors and dancers who value depth over trend.

Inés (US)

House

Ines is one of the younger leading voices in Chicago's underground, affiliated with the Work Ethic collective. Rooted in the city's house and disco heritage, she plays deep, groove-focused selections with a devotion to the dancefloor. Her sets favor warm, soulful and vinyl-minded programming. A rising name in Chicago nightlife, she brings a collector's ear to house and disco.

Lovie

House

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Lovie is a DJ and curator whose practice bridges the gap between archival research and community-focused dance floor experiences. Originally from Washington, D.C., she gained prominence through her long-running Summer School Radio residency on The Lot Radio, which explores a sonic spectrum spanning ambient, spiritual jazz, soul, and alternative R&B. As a co-founder of the Soul Connection party series, she actively promotes Black femme empowerment within nightlife, fostering inclusive spaces that prioritize connection and musical education. Her club sets are characterized by a patient, soulful approach, weaving together slow-groove disco, funk, and house music with a focus on storytelling and empathy. Recognized as a breakthrough talent in 2024, she holds a residency at the Brooklyn club Public Records and has performed at institutions including MoMA and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Lovie stands out in the contemporary scene for her commitment to the listening experience, treating DJing as a spiritual practice that binds community activity with deep musical discovery.