The Function

We've made it to Episode 50! This episode features none other than yours truly! I put in my thoughts on the city of Las Vegas being one month into lockdown, how content creators have adjusted to this new way of life, as well as how I think the post Covid-19 world will look. I also threw down a rare mix of music that I've been jamming at home during quarantine!  Thanks again to everyone who's been riding on this journey with me of being a podcaster! Whether you've been a guest DJ, a featured producer, subscriber, listener of all 50 episodes, or just 1; none of this would be possible without all of you!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

Bonus Episode of The Function is out now with my special guest and good friend DJ Paradice! In this episode, we put in our two cents on the current state of global pandemic! Paradice also shares his story of the moment he decided to pursue DJing, some of the different types of parties and events he has been a part of here in Vegas, as well as some common DJ pet peeves that many DJs can relate to! We also got to talk about his new Podcast that he hosts with my long time friend DJ Peter Pancake, Connecting Flight Radio, which has been making waves on the DJ Podcast circuit! Paradice also threw down a mix that might require quarantine because it's just absolutely sick! Bump it loud in whatever bunker you're hiding out in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

Special Quarantine edition of The Function is out now with special guest DJ Afrodyte! While everyone is cooped up at home staying socially distant, Afrodyte and I chopped it up and shared our thoughts on the current global pandemic! She also got to share some of her backstory on learning about music thru dance and having lived around the world while being exposed to a wide range of global sounds. We also talk about some of the gigs she has been a part of here in town and what her favorite things to do during quarantine are! She threw down a dope mix of all things house music! This is the perfect mix to get your blood flowing while your sitting at home with nothing to do! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function is back with none other than the one and only DJ JKrazy! We got to talk about him moving out to Vegas from Queens back when he was in middle school, some of the major differences in music tastes and overall attitude between the east coast and west coast, as well as where we see music trends going into 2020. He put together a mix of his signature dancehall Caribbean flavor, as well as some new hip hop that's been hitting the airwaves! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Halloween Edition of The Function is here with my special guest DJ Coachelly! We got to talk about her transition from being a lifelong musician into being a full time DJ, moving all the way from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over a year ago with nothing but a dollar and a dream, and about overcoming anxiety that many people in the industry face throughout their careers. She threw down a spooky mix for the Halloween special with some dope bass house and straight creepy vibes! Bump it at the Halloween Function! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function returns with special guest, Tim Tones! We chop it up and talk about his humble beginnings DJing out in Rochester New York, having networked with the right people and landing huge gigs shortly after moving here to Vegas about 2 years ago, playing regularly out in huge Atlantic City venues, as well as his monthly event at Commonwealth in Downtown Vegas, Let's Be Friends! He threw down a live set right after the interview with some dope moombah, afro beat, and east coast club vibes which is a little taste of what you might expect at one of his Let's Be Friends parties! Enjoy this one by the pool with a nice cold one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

Brand new episode of The Function is out now on all podcast streaming platforms with special guests Kawt N Kandy! We got to chop it up and chat about forming their national touring DJ duo just a couple years ago, about rebranding and continuing to mature their sound, as well as about some dope events they've been a part of locally here in Vegas as well as in cities all over the country! They also put together a high energy mix to head bang to at the pool! Play it loud! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 43 is out now with special guest DJ Wyte! We chop it up about his move to Vegas 5 years ago from SoCal, his passions for all things hip hop, and about the recent passing of Nipsey Hussle. He also put together a fire mix of both new and old school hip hop and trap! Bump it with the windows down! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function makes its 2019 debut with special guest Velour, the new side project of Andy Oowops! We get to talk about his introduction to DJing at H&M inside of Caesars Palace, gaining experience by working downtown venues like Commonwealth and Velveteen Rabbit, and what gave him the idea to start a new moniker to specialize in house music! He also made a very groovy mix of house and bass music to rave out to! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function returns to the airwaves and my special guest is none other than DJ Optic! We get to talk about his unique musical journey that lead him into DJing all over Vegas, our experiences playing open format rooms and crowd reading, and also about the thriving local music scene here in Vegas! He also threw down a massive mix of grimy bass music with some sick hip hop edits! Bump it loud!! You can follow DJ Optic at: mixcloud.com/OpticMusic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 40 is out now! I bring in the wide ranging sounds of my homie 8-Bits! We chat it up about his musical journey into finding his unique funk sound, his night at the very fun Velveteen Rabbit in Downtown Vegas, No Requests, and also about his own podcast, She Vs I! He put together a very fun mix of lofi beats, classical jazz, and overall dope funk vibes! Definitely a show to play by the pool! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 39 is out now and my special guest is Adam The DJ! We got to chat it up about his many different creative endeavors, how to sustain yourself working in creative fields, and how to focus on doing what you love. He also put together an eclectic mix of of all sorts of fun summer vibes! Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 38 is out now with my special guest, DJ Daze! We got to chat about his introduction to the DJ game from growing up in SoCal during the peak of the hip hop golden age, getting exposed to the variety of DJ talent from both California and LV, as well as his monthly event at Beauty Bar, Off The Wall! He put together a very dope mix of old school funk, disco, and dance to vibe out at the pool to! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 37 is out now with special guest Relaps! We chat it up about coming to Vegas from the NorCal BBoy scene, how we handle annoying DJ requests, and on whether you should buy Facebook stock! He also put together a super dope mix of R&B and throwbacks. Enjoy yall! You can follow Relaps at mixcloud.com/bboyrelaps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function 36 is out now with my special guest, DJ Pdot! We got to chat about his humble beginnings learning about all the technical aspects of music and DJing, years before ever performing in front of crowds, his dope residency at the local favorite, Commonwealth, and about his dope YouTube channel where he provides very useful tips, tricks, and tutorials for DJ performers and musicians. He also mixed a very vibey mix of tunes from many of his very talented producer friends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function 35 is out now with a special Christmas season edition with my good friend and dope Vegas DJ, Seany Mac! We got to talk about his story of getting into DJing by seeing top tier talent play at The Palms, how the Vegas DJ scene has evolved over the years, and about his residency at Mandalay Bay's Foundation Room. He put together a super festive mix of holiday classics remixed, perfect for bumping at the Christmas Function with the family!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function 34 is out now and I bring in the wide ranging sounds of Edoc! We chat about learning to DJ by picking up his dad's precious record collection, playing a variety of events all around Vegas, and about his Youtube channel, Zunday Zesh, where him and his partner go on cannabis adventures all around LV! He put together a super dope mix of all sorts of party jams both old and new! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function Episode 33 is out now with a special halloween show from yours truly! I get to announce the super exciting news of The Function finally hitting ITunes as well as announcing a huge Halloween event at Beauty Bar in downtown Vegas on October 31st that I'll be a part of with the homie Beast Fremont along with the Rabbit Hole crew! I also put together a mix of trap, grime, hip hop, and all things bass for your Halloween party! Stay tuned for more episodes of The Function coming at you very soon!! Follow me on my social medias!! mixcloud.com/tfares facebook.com/djtfares instagram.com/tfares1 twitter.com/tmfares --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

The Function is back! My guest for this episode is the Music Director of the always fun, Vanguard Lounge, none other than Cousin Chad!! We got to chat how he taught himself about classic records through exploring samples in early hip hop, his vast experience in DJing throughout the city and how he manages to continue doing what he enjoys, and about the various events he's been working on throughout the week at Vanguard Lounge! He also put together a dope mix that takes you everywhere from golden age hip hop to groovy house vibes!! Follow Cousin Chad on mixcloud here: mixcloud.com/soulkutz/ Catch all of the Studio V mixes from every week here: mixcloud.com/StudioV --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support

I bring in the wide ranging sounds of my good friend and Vegas DJ, Mr. Wilson! We chat about his recent introduction into the DJ world here in Vegas, some of his favorite styles and genres to play out, as well as about his personal mix series projects that he has put out on his mixcloud! He put together a dope mix of all sorts of genres while showcasing his fresh turntable skills!! Make sure to follow Mr. Wilson on mixcloud at mixcloud.com/mrwilsoniv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefunction/support