Dj Dik Richieâ„¢

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Dj Dik Richie aka. Richie Mazzola is a premier cuttin' edge dj only 28 years of age he has been around Electrionic muzic for 21 years now and has been dj for 12 of the them. Growing up in a few city's like Marine City, Richmond, and Avoca Areas in Michigan before getting adopted by Detriot!
Being influenced at a young age of 7 by his cousin, a superstar scratch house Dj Joey Mazzola out of San Fran Also listening to "The Wizard" Jeff Mills on the radio. Every afternoon Joey would be bumping some sick Electro or some classic hip hop from the day. Then on he was addicited!
Also having muzic and dancing talents in the family his great aunt and uncle put out a record in the motor city in 1943 called Pistol Packing Momma. Also his grandma and grandfather Mazzola were one Detroit's Swing dancing Chanps. in the 50's.
Richie has played in multi. citys such as Las Vegas, Toranto, and Miami to name some. Rockin' his unique style from NY to Chicago, or from Detroit to Miami and everywhere in between he always gives the croud a lift. Mixing House/Funk/breaks that gives an exquiset sound that you would just have to hear yourself. Richie has played along side some of the great dj's in the game such as Dj Dan, Joey Mazzola, David Garcia, Mike Balance, Mestizo 69, Donald Gluade, Starkillers, Scotty Boy, Richard "Humpty" Vission, Dj Skribble, Sasha, Paul Oakenfold, Frankie Bones, Dj Augestino to name a few!
Being part of a group called "SwiNgLinE SociTy" a group of Friends that formed together and djed. They pushed each other for prefection everytime to be the best on the decks. The group included Richie Mazzola, SnapDragon aka. George Becker, Dj Nstagater aka. Nick Stackpoole, Dj SciFi aka. Shawn "bubbles" Sabage, Dj Ryhno.
Growing up in Detriot's Underground Party scene since 1997. "Their were priceless moments" he proclaimed. He gives thanks to companys like P.L.U.R. Kids, Systems, Dubtech, BHP Productions, and SwiNgLinE Society for unforgetable Memories, Culture, and Friends. Also Richie would to THANK "THE WAREHOUSES" that they just beat down every weekend too!
Richie was also influenced by Dj's such as: House Dj's like Stacey Pullin, John Aquaviva, Joey Mazzola, Dj Dan, and Terrence Parker. Followed by Techno Dj's like: Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Juan Atkins, Derrick May. Other Fav. include Jam Master Jay, Mix Master Mike, DJ P.
We Asked "What is one of your fav. Djing moments?" He replied, "Trucking an ass load of equipment and records out the the famous Property Party's in Marine City and watching a town full of kids getting SAUCED and JAMMING out till the police came then everyone would run into the woods, then we would do it all again the next night., CHEERS to the Good Times!"
We asked again, "What is your thoughts on Djing?" he awnsered, "Myself personally its a free zone in those 60 mins. to 2 hours im free of everything!"
Then we asked, "What makes you continue to Dj?" "The Passion and The Dream!, The Passion for the luv of the muzic and House muzic will live on in my eyes!" "The Dream the dream is doing what you luv to do and letting no one tell you other wise that its not going to happen for you, and if they do its cause they don't have a dream and they can F*ck off for trying to bring you down!" Dj Dik Richie will be continuing to amaze millions as the years follow he will be not stopping any time soon.....
"If ya can't feel muzic, you can't live and luv it!!" DJ Dik Richie...........
For valley-dwelling Utahns, there’s long been a mystique surrounding the very un -Utahn mountain town of Park City. Folks down the mountain “ooh” and “ahh” at Park City’s $65-a -plate fine dining, unspoiled mountain panoramas and ability to attract film industry elite during the Sundance Film Festival. But it’s Park City’s circuit of illustrious clubs and music venues, such as Harry O’s and Suede, that have added perhaps the most mystique to the city.
And it’s all thanks to club fixtures Olde and Tara Cinelli, the husband-and-wife team responsible for opening Harry O’s in Park City.
Tara, 36, and Olde, 38, (along with Doug Illman, who also owned a Harry O’s in California), opened the high-profile club in 1998, starting from scratch to slowly become a hotspot adored by celebrities and locals alike.
The Cinellis left Harry O’s to pursue a new project. Their dream was to create a venue that was as much music venue as it was a bar. And in 2002, Tara and Olde opened club Suede. “We brought local and national bands that people would drive all the way up to Park City to see,” Tara says.
Like a bottle of rich Unibroue ale, all good things come to an end. And the good thing about beer is you can always buy more.
The Cinellis sold the bar in November 2007 (keeping the Suede name for future use), but already had plans for a new endeavor.
“We wanted to bring what Suede does down to Salt Lake,” Tara says.
Tara and Olde weren’t the only ones with a plan. Back at the former Suede, its new owner, Robert Fenn, was scheming a new shtick for the club. And though Fenn couldn’t be reached for comment, going off of the MySpace page and Web site, the new Playground seems to include a bit more glitz and glimmer.
The former Suede will open its doors for the first time as The Playground on Jan. 25. DJ Dik Richie from Las Vegas will spin at The Playground’s grand opening party and introduce clubgoers to the venue’s new look.
“It’s my first time in Utah, so I’m going to show them what I’m all about!” says DJ Dik Richie.
But seeing the former Suede transform into The Playground doesn’t come without sentiment for Tara.
“We put heart and soul into establishing Suede, so I want it to succeed,” she says, explaining that though she has a new project, she wants to help book bands for The Playground on the side.
Now, bringing live music to Salt Lake City is Tara and Olde’s main prerogative. Proving they rarely take a break from expanding Utah nightlife, the parents of two toddlers opted for another hand in the club-swapping card game after selling Suede. In addition to buying the rights to the bar within Saltair—the Salt Lick—the Cinellis sought out a venue to host their influx of band bookings. As fate would have it, General Manager Frank Borunda was looking for someone to book bands for Salt Lake club The Paladium.
“We both checked each other out before getting into it because we were leery of people in the club scene, but when we met Frank, he was the sweetest guy that shared our same vision to eventually have shows on five-plus nights a week, like the old Zephyr,” Tara says. [Borunda declined to be interviewe d - ed.]
The Cinellis, under the name of Suede Entertainment, entered into a 50-50 partnership with The Paladium. Considering the layout of the space—it hosts a large stage and can hold up to 1,000 people—both parties decided it would make the perfect venue for live shows. The Paladium opened December 2007, marketed as “Suede at The Paladium,” and is currently open only on concert nights.
But that’s OK for now, says to Tara, who marvels that the venue has received rave reviews.
“The customers loved our cheap drinks. They were like, ‘$3 for a beer? That’s cheap!’ And after the bands were done playing, they’d ask us, ‘When can we come back?’ ”
Tara also explained that the club doesn’t make money off the bands, but by gathering a big crowd with “good bands and cheap drinks.”
But Tara, speaking in a voice of utmost sincerity, says that it’s not about the money; it’s about experiencing the joy that comes from serving customers.
“We are very much in touch with our customers and bands and they know us, we know them.”
Spinning on the Playground Dik Richie brings his beats from Vegas to Park City.
Twenty-six-year-old DJ Dik Richie, real name Richie Mazzola, started DJing when he was 16 years old. Growing up in Detroit, he experienced the underground rave scene of the ’90s before it moved to the clubs, as he attended parties at warehouses, airplane hangars and old theaters. This firsthand knowledge of DJ culture and a love of funk and old hip-hop keeps his style authentic and fresh. DJ Dik Richie continues to please crowds in his current dock of Las Vegas, as well as in other cities while touring. Catch him at The Playground in Park City on Jan. 25 and 26.
Hometown: Marine City/ Detroit, Mich.
Current City of Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.
Occupation: DJ
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Main stomping ground: Voodoo Lounge/Empire Ballroom (both in Las Vegas)
DJing philosophy: “If ya can’t really—I mean REALLY—feel muzic, you can’t live and luv it!”
Favorite music to sample: Chuck D of Public Enemy’s “Hear the Drummer Get Wicked!”
Favorite music to play: Funky House/Break Beats
Preshow rituals: Just get there one hour early to the feel out the venue and really adapt!
Item you couldn’t live without: I couldn’t live without anything that plays music!
Ultimate goal as an artist: To get as far as I can and to make the people around me proud!
In the business for the scene, the drugs or the music? Of course for the music, but you got to love the fans. That’s why I play; there’s no bigger high than to see a sea of people dancing to your music!
Most enjoyed activity(ies) outside of DJing: Relaxing, lol.
Most famous friend: DJ Dan (No. 1 House DJ in the world) and Regina Lauren (Playboy Bunny)
Hottest girl/guy ever: Too many! Lots of women all have some quality that makes them hot!
Anything you’d like to add? Yeah i would like to Thank some people like vladimir sergeev, who runs talent booking entertainment agency - best world entertainment (www.bestworldentertainment.com) All Of My Family i got a big one lol! My Best Friends George Becker, Nick Stackpoole, Larry Martin, Shauwn Harnden, Angelo Meile and the rest of my friends you guys are the best in the whole world with out you i could be where i am, never change ever. All The great DJ's I played with and all the clubs I played for. Also all the fans who luv to come and see me rock the show, and everyone else who helped me get where i am! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
The Playground 1612 Ute Blvd. in Park City Friday, Jan. 25: Grand Opening Party feat. DJ Dik Richie Saturday, Jan. 26: MTV Party hosted by Luscious Liz, with DJ Dik Richie More info: www. myspace.com/ theplaygroundinparkcity