The Reality of Being an Idaho DJ Who Loves Progressive House

The Idahoan playing at The Gem in Idaho Falls - Idaho DJ

So, let’s talk about it: what it really means to be a DJ in Idaho. Not just any DJ – but one trying to carve out a lane in a state with more cows than club kids.

Idaho is big, rural, and deeply conservative – just over 2 million people spread across a massive chunk of the Rockies. If you’re an entertainer here, you’re almost always catering to country music crowds, especially in the wedding scene. As a wedding DJ in Idaho Falls, I’ve played more country-themed weddings than I care to count. It’s not my preferred genre of music, but it pays the bills.

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What It’s Like To Be An Idaho House Music Promoter In Idaho Falls (And Learning The Ropes)

The Idahoan performing at The Awakening with Discognition at The Gem in Idaho Falls, ID on March 15th, 2025

My Experience So Far as East Idaho’s EDM Promoter Hosting Underground House Events

It’s about time I talked about what it actually means to me to be a promoter – specifically an underground house music show promoter here in Idaho Falls. Not a producer. Not a DJ. A promoter.

We’ll get into the production side of my journey another time, but this one’s about building shows from the ground up. What I’ve gone through. What I’ve learned. And how this whole thing fits into my long-term goals as a DJ, artist, and community builder.

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