j matthews

Under the moniker “DJ Nickles,” J Matthews has made incalculable cameo appearances at nearly every Twin Cities nightclub and multiple raves since the early 90s, in addition to high-profile performances at the long running “Bump” at the Phoenix Landing in Cambridge, MA. Today, Matthews continues to showcase his talent throughout the cities while holding down his residency at First Avenue and working tirelessly on his International on-line radio show “Funk Yeah FM” on ChicagoHouseFM.com. He has quickly gained respect from both clubbers and ravers alike and after many years of hard work, he’s no doubt a Twin Cities staple.

“Growing up with a family that has a love for musical expression has certainly helped me to be a DJ. Plus, being a part of the Midwest dance community has taught me so much about this music, and how rich and diverse it can be. I have been graced with the opportunity to have house as a part of my life, and I will never take it for granted.” – j matthews

Past Shows


Nov
29
th
2014
The Record Room
Nov
29
th
2014
The Record Room

Ghetto and HotDish

with Nate Laurence and j matthews
Oct
25
th
2014
The Record Room
Oct
25
th
2014
The Record Room

HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews, PATRICK JAMES and more!
Sep
27
th
2014
The Record Room
Sep
27
th
2014
The Record Room

CHRONIK SOLUTIONZ and HotDish

with Justin Lewis, Nate Laurence and j matthews
Aug
30
th
2014
The Record Room
Aug
30
th
2014
The Record Room
Jul
26
th
2014
The Record Room
Jul
26
th
2014
The Record Room

DJ ESP Woody McBride and HotDish

with Nate Laurence and j matthews
Jun
28
th
2014
The Record Room
Jun
28
th
2014
The Record Room

REES URBAN, DEREK FER REAL and HotDish

with Nate Laurence and j matthews
May
31
st
2014
The Record Room
May
31
st
2014
The Record Room

BLAKE WALKER (Open House Chicago/Sugarcane Family) and HotDish

with Chukkles, Nate Laurence and j matthews
Apr
26
th
2014
The Record Room
Apr
26
th
2014
The Record Room

Jason Hodges and HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews and Aaron Bliss
Feb
22
nd
2014
The Record Room
Feb
22
nd
2014
The Record Room

T MIXWELL and HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews and GHOST CHANNELS
Dec
28
th
2013
The Record Room
Dec
28
th
2013
The Record Room

HotDish

with j matthews, BIG MAMA J & PJ and BLAKLITE
Nov
30
th
2013
The Record Room
Nov
30
th
2013
The Record Room

DJ Fresko and HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews and Bunnymob
Oct
26
th
2013
The Record Room
Oct
26
th
2013
The Record Room

HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews and MATT MOXX
Aug
31
st
2013
The Record Room
Aug
31
st
2013
The Record Room

NICK GUNZ and HotDish

with Nate Laurence, j matthews and JASON HEINRICHS
Jul
27
th
2013
The Record Room
Jul
27
th
2013
The Record Room

Aaron Litschke, Matt Veloce and HotDish

HOTDISH presents A BLACK REUNION featuring AARON LITSCHKE and MATT VELOCE
with Nate Laurence and j matthews
Jun
29
th
2013
The Record Room
Jun
29
th
2013
The Record Room

Centrific and HotDish

A BLACK LIGHT HOEDOWN
with Nate Laurence, j matthews and SAINT LEWIS
May
25
th
2013
The Record Room
May
25
th
2013
The Record Room

HotDish and DJ Fresko

HOTDISH presents FRESKO
with j matthews, Nate Laurence and GOK TEZGOR
Apr
27
th
2013
The Record Room
Apr
27
th
2013
The Record Room

DERRICK CARTER and HotDish

with j matthews and Nate Laurence
Mar
30
th
2013
The Record Room
Mar
30
th
2013
The Record Room

HotDish and JESSE SAUNDERS

HOTDISH presents JESSE SAUNDERS
with Nate Laurence and j matthews
Feb
23
rd
2013
The Record Room
Feb
23
rd
2013
The Record Room

ANDREW EMIL and HotDish

HOTDISH presents ANDREW EMIL
with Matt Veloce, j matthews and Nate Laurence
Jan
26
th
2013
The Record Room
Jan
26
th
2013
The Record Room

Alexander East and HotDish

HOTDISH presents ALEXANDER EAST
with Nate Laurence, j matthews and PATRICK JAMES

More Shows

Feb
26
th
7th St Entry

Nina Luna

with anni xo, Harlow and Emily Rhea
Mar
29
th
First Avenue

Mayhem

with Mortiis, Imperial Triumphant and New Skeletal Faces
Mar
21
st
Turf Club

BJ Barham (American Aquarium Solo)

May
14
th
7th St Entry

Kyle Gordon