(New York) - The nationwide Emerging Artists Tour, now in 15 cities across the country with 72 performances from April 2005 to March 2006, is back in Chicago for its 1st installment.
The Tour's first installment in Chicago on July 29th in Chicago at Moda presents Chicago DJ BILLY the KID.
Hipsters and trendsetters are dancing and partying across the country to support their favorite local artists every weekend this year at Emerging Artists Tour performances from April through March in 15 cities.
The Emerging Artists Tour is a unique, bold approach to creating nationwide exposure for emerging artists while integrating corporate marketing from Scion, other corporate partners, and various media partners to produce events that highlight and promote the best talent from each metropolitan location of the tour with 72 performances and the publication of a mini-magazine distributed in all 15 cities.
Adam Bauer, Producer and President of Big Sky Media (New York), created the Tour in 2004 with the corporate support of Scion.
Future dates of the Emerging Artists Tour in Chicago include August 12th, September 2nd, October 14th, November 18th and November 19th.
HEADLINING THE NIGHT BILLY the KID (MODA - July 29, 2005)
Dedicated, innovative, and talented are not just catch phrases when it comes to describing a dj such as Billy the Kid. As a child, Billy had an immense love for music in all its forms. Learning to play instruments such as the piano, drums, guitar, and the saxophone by age 13, he quickly gained a craving for something more. He looked for something that could not only challenge his skills but would also keep his passion for music in perspective. Unable to attend niteclubs, Billy learned about dance music the way a lot of Chicagoans did, at Chicago house parties. Fascinated by the energy of the music, he decided to turn his musical talents to the "decks".
Buying records and expanding his knowledge, Billy fed his insatiable desire to dj as much as he could. Listening to likes of such electronic artists as Paul Oakenfold and Bad Boy Bill constantly, it's not hard to see where his inspiration came from. After developing skills from his good friend and mentor Dj Bam Bam, Billy felt ready to showcase his ability to the public.
Spinning around at local parties and events built both his confidence and know how for the industry.
After traveling the Midwest and gaining respect from many Billy found himself at the doors of B96. Billy was caught completely by surprise when he recieved the call to be a B96 Mixmaster, even-though everyone knew it was his time. Being the youngest Mixmaster ever on B96 meant Billy had to be on top of his game at all times. WBBM - FM Chicago B96.3 hosts one of the largest and most respected mix shows in the country. With his resident mixes airing weekly on B96 radio and guest mixes abroad his dj career has
grown dramatically. Being in such demand has now put Billy in a constant whirlwind of gigs in Chicago and throughout the U.S.
Today Billy has done well to start spinning across the country, thrilling crowds wherever he goes. His live performance would be considered a built blend of House and Trance combined with scratching and tricks from start to finish. The love he has for the music and the respect he receives from his peers and fans has put him in the forefront of his field. Catching a live performance from Billy will surely explain why he does what he does and why he is so respected by so many. From recently playing for companies like Spundae, MTV, Godskitchen, and Vivid Video, to spinning at elite clubs and large-scale events, you can expect even greater things in the future to come from this astoundingly young dj and producer!
Keep your eyes open people, this kid is only getting started..
Adam Bauer, Producer and President of Big Sky Media (New York), created the Tour in 2004 with the corporate support of Scion.
