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Nasty’s. January 12, 2009.

Oddly enough, I don’t have a lot of footage from the weekly, but this is one of the few clips that I possess. Looking back, it’s hard to overstate how important this little dive bar was to my life.

For 21 years, I cut my teeth as a DJ at Nasty’s. It helped lay the foundation for my life in Austin, my career, and honestly, who I became as a person. I learned about music, people, relationships, responsibility, and occasionally how to function the next day after being out until 2 a.m.

All of this happened on a Monday night. A MONDAY. Whoever thought that was a good idea deserves both an award and a wellness check.

This Saturday, June 6, I’ll be celebrating that era with a special Nasty’s edition of at 3Ten . It also happens to be DJ Mel Day in Austin, which feels like the perfect excuse to get together, dance, reminisce, and make a few new memories.

My favorite people in the world from will be crashing the party, so come hungry, bring your dancing shoes, and prepare for a proper pizza-fueled reunion.

I’d love to see you there.

FROM RAVES TO REAL ESTATE 🏠🎧

This episode of the features Todd Burgener, better known to many as Toddy B (), a longtime Austin resident, veteran house music DJ, and one of the city’s dance music mainstays with nearly 30 years behind the decks.

We talk about his beginnings as a DJ, the hustle and grind of making a living in the DJ world, the evolution of Austin’s dance music scene, and his transition from full-time DJ to successful real estate professional. Along the way, we dive into house music, rave culture, growing up, and what happens when the all-night parties eventually give way to adult responsibilities.

Whether you were there for the warehouse parties, the club nights, or you’re just curious about the journey from nightlife to real life, this episode is full of stories, perspective, and plenty of laughs.

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Hey friends and family!

This Saturday, June 6, is DJ Mel Day here in Austin, and we're celebrating with an Early Dance Party x Nasty's reunion at 3TEN ACL Live!

This one means a lot to me. Not only is it DJ Mel Day, but we're also paying tribute to Nasty's, the little Monday night party that somehow turned into a 21-year chapter of my life. It's where I learned how to DJ, made lifelong friends, and occasionally made questionable decisions that somehow helped me become an adult.

For one night, we're bringing it all back. I'll be playing the soundtrack of Nasty's from 1996 to 2017: hip hop, soul, funk, disco, dancehall, dance classics, and all the songs that kept us out way too late on a school night.

The mighty Home Slice Pizza is crashing the party, which means this is officially a pizza dance party. Honestly, that's the highest level of party.

If you ever spent a Monday night with us, met a friend, met your future ex, lost your voice, found your favorite song, or somehow made it to work the next morning, I'd love to see you there.

Let's celebrate the memories, the music, and the fact that we're all old enough to appreciate getting home before midnight.

Dance, drink, and get home EARLY.

7 PM to 11 PM.

Grab your tickets at ACLLive.com.

Hope to see you on the dance floor. ❤️

I took one pic on the last day of the and it was of my guys . This weekend was good. My pocket is a little empty from record shopping, but my ❤️ is full.

My view of the today. If you want gold, you gotta dig for it. 🪏

Walked into the looking for records and walked out with Miami Bass tapes. Two more days to go. 🔊🔊🔊🔊

INK, HIP HOP, AND BIG CREATIVE ENERGY 🎨🎙️

This episode of features Bobby Dixon (), a self-taught hand letterer, designer, and creative powerhouse with more than 20 years of experience in screen-printing, gig posters, branding, and print design.

As owner of Kollective Fusion (aka KLCTVE), Bobby has spent the last two decades producing screen-printed concert posters for local, national, and international acts. He’s also worked with an incredible list of clients including Nike, Texas Monthly, SXSW, Austin City Limits, Paramount Pictures, Toyota, Sprite, Reebok, and more.

Originally from Garland, Texas and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bobby brings decades of creativity and culture to the table. He’s also a huge University of Texas women’s basketball supporter and a devoted fan of golden era hip hop.

This past February, we talked about growing up in DFW, attending UT in the ’90s, our shared Filipino heritage, music, creativity, and the experiences that helped shape his path as an artist and designer.

This one is packed with stories, inspiration, and plenty of nostalgic moments.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZZYzhl9WOSNC0mVMC0SRs?si=ed022902eb4e485c

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-of-firsts/id1867633455?i=1000769586374