It's All Happening Right Now

Nick Gunz
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It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs. Nick's unique style of house music was instrumental in defining the sound of the Minneapolis club and underground house scene for over two decades. Nick started his career as a DJ in the late 90s, influenced by the Chicago hot mix style of dj'ing on B96 FM. In the early 2000s he spearheaded the Black club series at the First Avenue VIP Room, hosting exclusive events that brought world class house music to the Twin Cities. Nick's signature sound draws from a wide range of influences, including French house, Chicago house, New York vocal house anthems and bootlegs. He has often been praised for his ability to blend nostalgic classics with contemporary bangers.

  1. JAN 20

    Nick Gunz : Soul Radio - January 2025

    Nick Gunz Soul Radio Tracklist 1. Dance You Mutha (Original Mutha) : Mike Dunn 2. House Work (Extended Mix) : Jax Jones 3. Get Da Ho (Get Da House Dub) : DJ Sneak / DJ Mes 4. Jealous (Extended Mix) : Mochakk 5. Conduction (Hawley Remix) : Johnny Fiasco 6. Your Point (Original) : Roel 7. Butter Scotch (Redub) : Demarkus Lewis 8. This Feeling : Sellier 9. Life (Cassimm Extended Remix : Bakermat, Ron Carroll, Cassimm 10. Do It : Paul Cayrol 11. You’re Gonna Miss Me (Soul Avengerz Remix) : Turntable Orchestra, Soul Avengerz 12. Old But Gold : DJ Men 13. My Selecta : Roberto Parisi, Angelo Ferreri As a Minneapolis-based house music DJ, Nick Gunz embarked in 1996 with an unwavering passion for embracing and perpetuating house music. In the late 90s, he was actively promoting underground rave parties across the Upper Midwest. He later established his mark by securing a coveted Saturday night residency at the iconic First Avenue Night Club, affectionately known as “the House that Prince built.” Throughout his career, Nick has shared the stage with house music icons such as Eddie Amador, Terry Mullan, DJ Pierre, Hatiras, Joe Smooth, Mike Dunn, and many others, further solidifying his status. Notably, he founded DayFunk, one of the Midwest’s premier house music day party monthlies, showcasing his dedication to cultivating house music culture. His current project, It’s All Happening Right Now, epitomizes his commitment to uniting the past, present, and future of house music, cementing his place as a pivotal figure within the Midwest’s vibrant house music community.

    1h 3m
  2. Nick Gunz : Submerge.live Mix - September 2025

    09/08/2025

    Nick Gunz : Submerge.live Mix - September 2025

    A one take, unplanned mix put together for submerge.live - enjoy!

    1h 10m
  3. Nick Gunz : The Red Tape (2000)

    08/28/2025

    Nick Gunz : The Red Tape (2000)

    In 2000, Nick Gunz (then going by Nik E. Gunz) walked into Vital Vinyl in Minneapolis with a bag of records, and a mini disc recorder. Nothing planned, just hoping to record something decent. The result - The Red Tape. It became the first in a planned series of The United Colors of House. Two other mixes were recorded in this series: The Blue Tape & The Green Tape. Somehow this recording survived the last 25+ years in the bottom of a box in storage. All vinyl, unplanned. Enjoy the flashback.

    40 min
  4. Dory Kahalé : Camp DayFunk 2025

    07/24/2025

    Dory Kahalé : Camp DayFunk 2025

    For the second year in a row, Dory Kahalé closed out Saturday night at Camp DayFunk with a set that felt less like a performance and more like a ritual. Seamlessly weaving house, ghetto, classic techno, and everything in between, Dory commanded the dancefloor with a sound that was raw, driving, and undeniably joyful. As the sun dipped low and the night came alive, his set built momentum in waves, each one pulling dancers deeper into the reminder why we gather. It was sweaty, communal, and cathartic. If this becomes the DayFunk tradition it’s starting to feel like, we’re all the better for it.

    1h 13m
  5. Ben Annand : Camp DayFunk 2025 - Friday Night

    07/24/2025

    Ben Annand : Camp DayFunk 2025 - Friday Night

    Ben Annand set off Camp DayFunk 2025 with a heady, deep, and impeccably crafted dance floor-first set that captured the tone for the entire weekend. From the first beat, he pulled the crowd into a sound that felt both grounded and expansive, layering warm, textured elements with basslines that built steadily without ever rushing the moment. There was a patience to his flow, a quiet confidence that allowed dancers to lose themselves in the space between the kick and the melody. Equal parts meditative and body-moving, Ben’s set honored the spirit of the forest and the promise of the dance floor, weaving a sonic tapestry that felt ancient and new at once. It was the perfect invocation, a chapter that reminded everyone why we gather together in the first place.

    1h 49m
  6. DayFunk Presents : The Sounds of Stacy Kidd - Mixed by Pet Sounds

    01/07/2025

    DayFunk Presents : The Sounds of Stacy Kidd - Mixed by Pet Sounds

    DayFunk is kicking off the New Year proper with a solid mix of Stacy Kidd tracks, mixed by the dance floor titan Pet Sounds. This mix comes in advance of DayFunk Presents Stacy Kidd on Sunday, February 9 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, join us: https://www.facebook.com/share/14x6JnJpDJ/ Tracklist: 01 - Let Love Enter feat. Michael Henderson (Fusion Mix) - Stacy Kidd 02 - The Groove Land (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 03 - Body Jerkin' (Chicago Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Peven Everett 04 - Groove Odyssey (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 05 - Groove Odyssey (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 06 - How Bad I Want Ya (Gu Peak True Time Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Peven Everett 07 - Turn Up The Vibe (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 08 - House Head (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd, Phil Greenwood 09 - The Movement (Flow Mix) - Stacy Kidd 10 - Music For You (MF) - Stacy Kidd, Matthew Yates, Ice Mike L. 11 - Random Funk (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd 12 - Do What You Feel (Original Mix) - Stacy Kidd It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

    59 min
  7. DayFunk Presents : The Sounds of CZR - Mixed By Alli D.

    12/26/2024

    DayFunk Presents : The Sounds of CZR - Mixed By Alli D.

    Minneapolis DJ Alli D. packed the tracks into the latest mix in the DayFunk Presents series. A solid hour mix of tracks by Chicago artist, DJ and pioneer: CZR. This mix comes ahead of the DayFunk presents CZR day party on 01/12/25 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. Here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/jiaZPEowjikm1TUg/ It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

    1 hr
  8. DayFunk Presents : Records Only - Mixed By QJ

    12/02/2024

    DayFunk Presents : Records Only - Mixed By QJ

    Minneapolis vinyl slinger QJ comes through with the latest mix in the DayFunk Presents series. A solid hour mix of chunky house with a heavy dose of soul - 100% on vinyl. This mix comes ahead of the DayFunk : Records Only party on 12/15/24 at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis. If you're in the area, we'd love to have you join us. Here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1k4soVdZNsCWgBzi/ It's not about us...it's about "us". We're a community, a gathering of people who share a love for house music. Whether we were there from the beginning, or we just came in - we're all riding the waves of house. We've experienced the highs and lows, danced until dawn, and feel the pulse of the sound that helped define us. Many of the legends who started it all are still out there, working their magic. They inspire us, and we pay tribute to them every month with events that go beyond just a party. It's a chance to connect, to enjoy the music that has shaped our lives, and to support the talented local artists who share our passion. We want to invite you to be a part of our journey, to feel the moment, and experience the unity that house music brings. It's all happening right now, and we would love to have you join us.

    1h 2m
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It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs. Nick's unique style of house music was instrumental in defining the sound of the Minneapolis club and underground house scene for over two decades. Nick started his career as a DJ in the late 90s, influenced by the Chicago hot mix style of dj'ing on B96 FM. In the early 2000s he spearheaded the Black club series at the First Avenue VIP Room, hosting exclusive events that brought world class house music to the Twin Cities. Nick's signature sound draws from a wide range of influences, including French house, Chicago house, New York vocal house anthems and bootlegs. He has often been praised for his ability to blend nostalgic classics with contemporary bangers.

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