Chris Vrakas

2013 Big Room Mix

vrakas — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:17:35 +0000

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything new here… so here’s some 2013 flavor jam packed w/ tunes I’ve been hammering at all my residencies gigs. The mix was recorded live on Tec1200 Turntables w/ Serato. No edits. Hope ya digg!

NYE 2013 Milwaukee

vrakas — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:49:21 +0000

I’m looking forward to another very busy NYE w/ 3 gigs lined up throughout the night & into New Years Day.

I’ll be kicking off the night at The Wherehouse in the Third Ward for Michael Sampsons “Brew Years Eve” NYE Party. This party is SOLD OUT. DJ MightyThor, Vinnie Toma, and Faux Noir are joining me on the decks along w/ the Weekend Natives crew. Immediately following The Wherehouse, I’ll be heading to my Milwaukee residency spot – Oak Lounge to close our their night 3-5am. When Oak closes, I’m heading to Library Club on Milwaukee’s East Side where I’ll be joining the homies MightyThor, WhyB, and Weekend Natives. For the past 6 years, Library Club’s location has been the “official” final destination for service industry people and will run until they kick us out!

EVENT INFORMATION:
BREW YEARS EVE EVENT INFO & TICKETS
OAK LOUNGE INFO
LIBRARY CLUB AFTER-PARTY EVENT INFO

Damn Son! Promo Mix

vrakas — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:07:32 +0000

Here’s a live mix I did w/ DJ Mighty Thor to promote our monthly trap night – DAMN SON! at Bad Genie Rock Lounge. This was recoded live on Technic1200 turntables w/ Serato (no Ableton, no edits)

Oak Lounge Milwaukee Residency Launch Party

vrakas — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:51:22 +0000

On October 13th, 2012, I start a new residency at Milwaukee’s newest venue – Oak Lounge Milwaukee. This place has been crackin each and every week! Really nice sound system and quality crowd. I’m super stoked to be here each and every Saturday!

Check out the venue here http://www.facebook.com/oakmilwaukee

Spring Awakening Music Festival Warm-Up Mix

vrakas — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:49:44 +0000

I threw this mix together in anticipation for Spring Awakening Music festival June 16th and 17 at Soldier Field Chicago. Jam packed full of genres and flavors! Lots of fresh new tunes and a few classic bangers in here as well. Get hyped!

I play Da Colonnades Stage 6-7PM on Saturday June 16th.

Festival details and tickets can be found here

http://www.springawakeningfestival.com/

CHRIS V – 88.9 Radio Milwaukee Saturday Sessions Mix

vrakas — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:10:33 +0000

This mix was aired on the 88.9 Radio Milwaukee Saturday Sessions show on April 7th, 2012

CHRIS V & DJ MIGHTY THOR present: DIRTY DEEDS v.1

vrakas — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:27:59 +0000

My latest mixtape collaboration I did w/ Milwaukee’s DJ MIghty Thor. A half hour of jam-packed big bass party music bangers! Everything recorded on Technic1200 turntables.

The mix features artists from the likes of – Figure, Evol Intent, Flosstradamus, Getter, Bassnectar, Notorious BIG, Lil Scrappy, Major Lazer, Crizzly, Zeds Dead, J.Cole, Bingo Players, Tyga, DJ Icey, Chuckie, Dillon Francis, Kill The Noise, Rye Rye, Robyn, and more…

NYE 2012

vrakas — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:12:03 +0000

NYE 2012 is proving to be one of the busiest nights I have ever worked in 8 years as a DJ! I’ll be holding down 2 different spaces throughout the night/morning – setting things off proper at Dicks on Milwaukee St. from 9-11ish and then hustling to Rogues Gallery to rock with the No Request Sound System homie – WhyB until 2am. Rogues Gallery is located on 134 E. Juneau Avenue. As far as I’m aware, cover is only $5 and instead of a champagne toast, there will be FREE Stoli Red Bull Bombs at Midnight. After I wrap up at Rogues Gallery, I’ll be back to Dicks by 3am to play “THE PARTY AFTER THE PARTY” (3-8am)… From what I hear, tables are nearly sold out! $5 Vodka Red Bulls, $60 bottles of Veuve, and a complimentary breakfast bar are also on the menu!! See you there MKE!!

Rogues Gallery Facebook Event - http://on.fb.me/rIJ2p2
Dicks Afterparty Facebook Event - http://on.fb.me/s8ali6

Live at Bass Kitchen – Turner Hall Ballroom 11/12/11

vrakas — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:43:44 +0000

This mix was recorded live on November 12th, 2011 at Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee as direct opener for 12th Planet to a crowd of nearly 700 people. The mix contains a heavy dose of hip-hop influenced bass music and smashes through a number of different genres – dubstep, drumstep, drum&bass, electro, hiphop, and breaks. Everything recorded live on Technic 1200 Turntables, Pioneer DJM800, and Serato

DOWNLOAD: http://soundcloud.com/chris-v-1/chris-v-live-at-bass-kitchen

ARTISTS FEATURED:
Nero, NWA, Steve Angello, Laidback Luke, Terravita, Figure, Big Tymers, Tinie Tempah, Diplo, Nicki Minaj, Sleigh Bells, Bassjackers, Major Lazer, Tyga, DC Breaks, Waka Flocka Flame, Ellie Golding, Wiz Khalifa, Dirtyphonics, Robin S, Dodge & Fuski, Plan B, Modestep, Jack Beats, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Skream, Example, Crookers, Steve Aoki, Caspa, 16Bit, Cazzette, Bassnectar

React Milwaukee presents 12th Planet @ Turner Hall

vrakas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:58:58 +0000

Saturday November 12th – React Presents welcomes 12th Planet to our city for his first ever Milwaukee appearance. Since May 2011, I have been hard at work w/ Chicago based production company – React Presents, to begin establishing a base and brand for them in Milwaukee. I’ve been overseeing talent buying/booking, event coordination, and marketing efforts. 12th Planet marks our first official “React Milwaukee” event and is being held at the historic Turner Hall Ballroom. This is hands down my favorite venue in the city – a 7000 square foot, 2-level, 1000 capacity space. Turner Hall boasts phenomenal acoustics, concert sound & lighting, 2 full bars w/ outstanding beer lists and reasonably priced drinks, and is centrally located downtown on 4th street across from the Bradley Center. 12th Planet is currently on Skrillex’s “Mothership Tour” and will be leaving Chicago on Saturday morning to come show Milwaukee how he gets down!! The opening lineup is pretty stellar too! This show is NOT to be missed! Presale tickets can be purchased via clubtix - http://bit.ly/njRDky