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The Idahoan (Chad Russell) – DJ Based in Idaho Falls, ID

Chad Russell, known by his stage name The Idahoan, is a prominent DJ hailing from Idaho Falls, ID. Since embarking on his DJing journey in 2019, Chad has become a cornerstone of the local DJ and music scene. Active in various local EDM Nights and open deck events, Chad’s influence extends far beyond his hometown.

Chad has been DJing since 2019 and quickly integrated himself into the vibrant local music community. An active presence on Mixcloud since 2019 and a pioneer in live streaming since 2020, Chad also offers mobile DJ services for weddings, parties, and events across East Idaho and Western Wyoming.

Chad’s dedication and talent have earned him the opportunity to open for renowned acts such as ill.GATES (live), Minnesota (live), Robert Babicz (online), and many others. As a resident DJ and co-owner of Atlantic Progression, a collective of DJs from the UK and US, Chad performs monthly online live streams and books major headliner DJ/producers for performances on Mixcloud and Twitch. With over 700 DJ sets uploaded to Mixcloud and over 100 to YouTube, Chad has amassed over 1,000 followers on Mixcloud and nearly 700 on Facebook. He co-hosts a bi-monthly EDM Night, providing a platform for aspiring DJs to hone their skills. Chad’s excellence in mobile DJ services is reflected in his 5.0-star ratings on Google, Facebook, and Yelp.

The Idahoan performing at The Gem in Idaho Falls - Image courtesy of Brian Tracy Arts — The Idahoan performing at The Gem. Image courtesy of Brian Tracy Arts.

Chad’s commitment to giving back is evident through his involvement in various online live stream charity fundraisers, raising over $3,000 for autism awareness, children’s cancer research, and local medical care charities.

Chad is currently focused on producing music, with 6 releases as of 2024 and more on the way. His first release, “Inflexible,” a collaboration with Oddball Savage on RH Music Records, received over 1,000 streams in its first month and charted #10 in Beatport’s top 10 Progressive House tracks.

As one of the most notable house DJs in East Idaho, especially for progressive house music, Chad stands out not only for his talent but also for his unique journey. Starting his DJ career in his early forties, Chad’s story is one of perseverance and passion. Known as “that old dude who is still raving,” his reputation extends as far as Denver, Colorado.

The Idahoan playing at The Gem in Idaho Falls — The Idahoan performing at The Gem. Image courtesy of Brian Tracy Arts.

An extroverted and friendly personality, Chad is adept at making connections and engaging audiences. A Marine Corps veteran with two Associate Degrees in Automotive and Diesel Technology from the College of Eastern Idaho and a professional diploma from The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Chad brings a wealth of life experience to his music. He lives in Idaho Falls with his wife Christy and their two children, Tallia and Carter.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (208) 557-1192
Website: TheIdahoanDJ.com

Chad Russell, The Idahoan, continues to inspire and energize the music scene with his dynamic performances and unwavering dedication to his craft.

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Brianna Birschbach

July 8, 2023

I would highly recommend Chad for your next event! Chad was our DJ at our wedding in June 2023. He was so easy to work with both before and the day of. He even took one of my calls ON HIS VACATION!! On our wedding day we had last minute changes with our timeline and Chad didn’t even bat an eye! He had great communication and recommendations with both last minute changes and overall layout of events and music for the reception. Chad even MCed our reception and got our guests pumped up! He truly knows what he’s doing and it was so nice being able to trust him with such a big part of our wedding day! We received so many great reviews from our guests too. He was able to get everyone out on the dance floor- even those that don’t like dancing. I had a couple requests for mashups, and some pre recorded songs which Chad was able to put into our timeline flawlessly. Again, I highly recommend Chad for any of your events; wedding, birthday parties, graduations, etc. Thank you Chad for everything, we truly appreciate all you did for us on our big day; you went above and beyond for us!!

Joseph Malloy

July 3, 2023

We had Chad be our wedding DJ and he did fantastic! Very easy to work with and super approachable. We got lots of compliments from our guests that he was easy to talk to and make song requests with. The only downside is that we ran out of time before he could play all the songs that we had requested! Would definitely recommend him as a wedding DJ.

Samuel Thompson

June 12, 2023

Wow! Such great work by The Idahoan! I can’t recommend him enough. His talent really shines in the way that he is able to match the vibe of the crowd and what we were looking for! The itinerary he provided us with allowed us to customize/personalize our music tastes and also the order of operations that we wanted for our wedding! Again, I can’t recommend him enough, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Emily DeCoster

October 12, 2022

Chad was absolutely amazing! He had a difficult task as our wedding was at my husbands family ranch and it took Chad off the beaten path to get there. He did an amazing job and was set up and ready to go for the ceremony. He then drove back down from the ranch to our reception facility and continued to play and was loved by all. He played everything we asked and had ours and our guests in his best interest. Chad is very personable and did a fantastic job on interacting with everyone. I would definitely recommend his DJ services for anything you may need! Emily

Emma Sheehan

August 24, 2022

Chad was FANTASTIC. He was well prepared, and everyone had an absolute blast. He provided the music for my ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He worked with us to make sure we had the music we truly wanted.

Scott Cain

August 21, 2022

Chad served as DJ for my daughter's wedding and did an excellent job. He not only worked with her on the wedding reception music, he also helped with a special request leading up to the wedding. Great job of making announcements during the reception without taking away from the reception. Just well done all the way around.

Emily Goodman

July 27, 2022

Chad did a great job. He was timely and because this was a more informal event and he was background music, he was very respectful of the occasion. Thank you so much Chad for a great evening.

Event Planners of Jackson Hole

July 26, 2022

DJ Chad "The Idahoan" is fantastic to work with and is a certified professional. My clients not only love his friendly and energetic personality, but he's totally in tune with what they envision for their party or wedding. He's great at putting the right songs in at the right time, and keeping everyone dancing!

Carla Messervy

May 9, 2022

"JUST DO IT".. Chad Russell exceeded all my expectations !!! He was an integral part of my husbands Celebration of life ....I would highly recommend his services !!! He played my requests and took others requests as well... I could not have been happier !!!