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About Me

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Hi, I'm Chad. Often known as The Chad, and sometimes DJ Rift. I call Charlottesville home, and as of Nov. 2004 am the promoter for Charlottesville's weekly goth-industrial night, The Dawning . I also DJ at the club, and I host a weekly electro-industrial radio show on WNRN called The Core. I play guitar for Silent Muse , and have been doing so since July '03. I also do photography, live concert photography is a specialty of mine, I also do headshots and portraiture and events. I've got a day job to pay the bills doing photoshop work for a local one hour photo lab. To wrap it all up, music is my passion, has been ever since I can remember, whether it be listening, playing or appreciating, it's something that can never be taken out of me.
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My Interests

DJing Guitar Photography D&D Shadowrun Music Photoshop Travel and so much more...

Music:

Some favorite styles (in no particular order):

Industrial EBM Electro Synthpop Rhythmic Noise Ambient Dark Ambient
Some favorite bands (in no particular order):

Stromkern Skinny Puppy Winterkalte Converter Terrorfakt Asche Magwheels This Morn' Omina Smashing Pumpkins Tool A Perfect Circle KMFDM Moby VNV Nation Fear Factory Megadeth Side 3 Celldweller David Bowie Nine Inch Nails
The list could go on and on...

Movies:

Just a few favorites (there are so many...):

A Life Less Ordinary Buffalo '66 Dark City Cube 28 Days Later The Crow One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Lost in Translation Swimming With Sharks One Hour Photo

Television:

Not too many...The Simpsons Family Guy American Dad

Books:

Pattern Recognition - William Gibson High Fidelity - Nick Hornby Hitchhikers Guide series - Douglas Adams One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Ken Kesey Anything by Bret Easton Ellis

My Blog

Art for sale!

I have two framed pieces that I'd like to sell. They're both original works by me. The framed dimensions are 16"x24". The actual photos measure 12"x18". I'm asking $240 for each piece. I entere...
Posted by DJ Rift on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:07:00 PST

The Dawning Setlist - 03-08-08

Thanks to everyone who came out and made this a fantastic night. Remember that we're off next week, but we'll return and resume regular weekly schedule on March 22nd. Check out The Dawning...
Posted by DJ Rift on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:16:00 PST

Setlist from Midnight - 02-16-08

I had a great time at Midnight this past weekend. Thanks to everyone for having me up again. Here's what you missed if you couldn't make it.9:00-9:30 Mondsucht - Verlies der Ewigkeit Museu...
Posted by DJ Rift on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:37:00 PST

DJ Booth Invasion!

So I'm taking a week off next week. What better way to spend my time than DJing, right? Check my calendar for where and when I'm going to be. Here's my shameless self promotion:...
Posted by DJ Rift on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:15:00 PST

I'm gonna rock out, will you be there?

This Saturday night, June 16th @ The Dawning, marks the return of Silent Muse to the stage. It's been since March of last year that we've performed. Since then lots of things have changed, the most no...
Posted by DJ Rift on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:35:00 PST

Silent Muse

If you don't know already, I play guitar for a band called Silent Muse. Things have been pretty quiet regarding the band over the past year as Patrick took some personal time away from the band,...
Posted by DJ Rift on Sat, 19 May 2007 10:43:00 PST

DJ Rift goes to North Carolina!

This is where I'm going to be DJing on Friday. w00t! It's gonna be a great time, come out and have some fun with me if you're able.Hosted By: Dracula's DaughterWhen: 13 Apr 2007, 22:00Wher...
Posted by DJ Rift on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:45:00 PST

Mr. Rift, what's going on?

I've been busy, and here's why.First, the last day of the WNRN Fund Drive is during my radio show this Wednesday at Midnight. I'm taking pledges to keep WNRN operating, and to keep my show going...
Posted by DJ Rift on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:29:00 PST

The Dawning: Setlist 11-25-06

I know I've been reallllly slack with posting playlists, but I got this one all typed up, plus I had a great time spinning with DJ Ant and I enjoyed what I was playing. So here you go. The...
Posted by DJ Rift on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:27:00 PST

My Setlists from Umlaut: 08-29-06

I had a lot of fun, I hope those that were there did as well. :]DJ Rift: Umlaut: 08-29-06Set 1: 9:00 - 10:00Tarmvred - SubsnowTonikom - The Lone FigureNeuroverse - Metal B (Plan C Mix)O.V.N.I. -...
Posted by DJ Rift on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 11:50:00 PST