Plain Ole Bill

Known in the Twin Cities as co-founder of Get Cryphy, the city's top hip-hop night, Plain Ole Bill stands apart from others behind the booth when it comes to his skill, genial attitude, and résumé. He gained recognition outside Minneapolis as P.O.S.'s touring DJ throughout most of 2009, but this year has been especially busy for Bill. He opened for Atmosphere with his Cryphy crew on the Denver stop, remixed supergroup Gayngs, released his first production ("Let 'Em Through" featuring Tomorrow Genius and Brother Ali), and is set to join up with Ali on a European tour after this spring's Soundset festival.

His unmatched scratching abilities are featured on I Self Devine's latest mixtape and on Lazerbeak's debut album, where he's listed as executive producer. "I brought the idea to Beak that he should do an instrumental album of unreleased songs with myself doing the transitions," Bill explains, adding that he still can't wrap his head around many of his most recent successes. He's a fun DJ to watch perform because he isn't afraid to mix genres and lets the crowd know when he's really feeling it, which for Bill is usually when he's in the thick of a supremely grimy rap track. If you still need convincing, check out the dance floor at any Cryphy night — if you can find a spot — and you'll see that his style is anything but plain. [City Pages, Best Club DJ 2012]

Past Shows


May
26
th
2019
Mainroom
May
26
th
2019
Mainroom

Official Soundset After Party

with DÂM-FUNK (DJ SET), Supreme La Rock, DJ Shannon Blowtorch and more!
May
27
th
2018
Mainroom
May
27
th
2018
Mainroom

Bun B

with DJ K-SALAAM, Astralblak, MInk and more!
May
28
th
2017
Mainroom
May
28
th
2017
Mainroom

Soundset Official After Party

with DJ Z-Trip, Get Cryphy, Plain Ole Bill and more!
Dec
31
st
2016
Mainroom
Dec
31
st
2016
Mainroom

Plain Ole Bill and DJ LAST WORD

with ANDTHATSBREON, Roy Freedom, DJ Smitty and more!
Nov
29
th
2016
Mainroom
Nov
29
th
2016
Mainroom

Atmosphere

with Brother Ali, deM atlaS, Plain Ole Bill and more!
Nov
28
th
2016
Clyde Iron Works
Nov
28
th
2016
Clyde Iron Works

Atmosphere

with Brother Ali, deM atlaS, Plain Ole Bill and more!
May
29
th
2016
Mainroom
May
29
th
2016
Mainroom

Questlove, Get Cryphy, Plain Ole Bill and more!

with Supreme La Rock and SPECIAL GUESTS
Apr
22
nd
2016
7th St Entry
Apr
22
nd
2016
7th St Entry

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
May
24
th
2015
Mainroom
May
24
th
2015
Mainroom

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Apr
17
th
2015
7th St Entry
Apr
17
th
2015
7th St Entry

HAPHDUZN, MaLLy and DJ LAST WORD

with Mac Irv and Plain Ole Bill
Mar
14
th
2015
Mainroom + Record Room
Mar
14
th
2015
Mainroom + Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Mar
6
th
2015
The Record Room
Mar
6
th
2015
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Feb
6
th
2015
The Record Room
Feb
6
th
2015
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Jan
2
nd
2015
The Record Room
Jan
2
nd
2015
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Dec
5
th
2014
The Record Room
Dec
5
th
2014
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Aug
1
st
2014
The Record Room
Aug
1
st
2014
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
Jul
4
th
2014
The Record Room
Jul
4
th
2014
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
May
25
th
2014
Mainroom
May
25
th
2014
Mainroom

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!
May
2
nd
2014
The Record Room
May
2
nd
2014
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times and DJ FUNDO
Apr
4
th
2014
The Record Room
Apr
4
th
2014
The Record Room

Get Cryphy

with Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times, DJ LAST WORD and more!

More Shows

Jan
24
th
Turf Club

McNasty Brass Band, Dilly Dally Alley, and Obi Original & The Black Atlantics

Mar
2
nd
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

The Sloppy Boys

Dec
22
nd
First Avenue

Nick Swardson

Mar
26
th
Fine Line

The War and Treaty