THE UNDERGROUND NETWORK started in 1992 in New York City @ a nightclub called Savage/Elite. It was created out of the need to bring the dance community together by showcasing artist for major & indie- record labels. The enormous talents of Singers, DJs, Song Writers, Record Producers, Musicians & Dancers were being used but always in the shadow of so-called main stream music. We decided to dedicate one night per week as "The First Dance Music Industry Night" ever created. There were no weekday events, parties or showcases for our music scene on a weekly basis. In our second year we moved to the Sound Factory Bar where International Dance Diva Barbara Tucker & myself took the event to another level. With the support of DJ/Producer Louie Vega who recently won a Grammy Award for reproducing Curtis Mayfield's timeless hit "Superfly", and spectacular "Super Bowl" pre game performance, and a wonderful staff we became a household name in the Dance Community around the world. In our brief history we have showcased over 600 artist, 150 DJ's and 50 Dance Troops. We also took our show on the road, from Europe to Asia, Canada & to cities across the U.S. Back In NY bringing celebrity music lovers together from Ru Paul to Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah to Ice T, Wesley Snipes to The Wayans Brothers, Nile Rodgers to Morris Day, Debbie Harry to Brian McKnight, MC Lyte to Salt & Peppa, Crystal Waters to Jay Leno, Johnny Gill to Jerry Springer just to name a few. This web page is dedicated to all the wonderful people who have supported us & to everyone that enjoys Dance Music. Peace, Don Welch.SOME OF THE GREAT DJ'S THAT HAVE WORKED WITH THE UNDERGOUND NETWORK, AMAZING !!! Nick Jones, Basil, Jason Load, Boris Duglosh, Tony Humphries, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Morillo, Danny Tenaglia, CJ Macintosh, Timmy Regisford, Lil Louis, David Morales, Byron Burke, Ace, Camacho, Hippie Torrales, Kim Lightfoot, Carlos Sanchez, Timmy Richardson, David Harness, Ron Carroll, Tony Touch, Steve "Silk" Hurley, Maurice Joshua, E-Smoove, Carlton, John Juliano, John Robinson, David Shaw, Joe Clausell, Dimitri, Shaheer Williams, Joey Carvello, Kenny Carpenter, Belinda Becker, Disciple, Bill Coleman, Derek Corley, Romaine, Phil D, Nelson "Paradise" Roman, Roger S, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Allen Jeffrey, Gomi, Tatsuki, Don Welch, Danny Krivitt, Francois K, Tommy, Louie Vega, Adam Scott, Omar Hernandez, Kalim Shabazz, Chip Chop, Marcus Wyatt, Terry Hunter, Soulfinger Sam, Ruben Toro, Lenny Fontana, Frankie Feliciano, Stretch Armstrong, Dimitry, Phil D, Derrick Foxx, Manny Ward, Troy Parrish, Chill Freez, Stewart Upchurch, Rasheed, Phillip Dickerson, Lloyd ED, Lenny M, Victor Rosado, Cadet, Tee Alford, Kevin Woodley, Les Alexander, Jackie Christie, D, Jordan, Adam Scott, Tyrone Francis, Rah Makesh, Teddy B, Dino Perera, Angelino, Ralph Ferrari, On E, Soul Slinger, Joe Ski, Shine, Spooky, Mustafah, Kei Kobayashi, Jellybean Benitez, Shep Pettibone, Donna Edwards, Bobby Shaw, Mousse T, Jeannie Hopper, Ralf, Freddie Sanon, Naeem Johnson, Spen Richardson, Oskar Fuller, Shan-S, Derrick May, Johnny Vicious, Angel Moraes, Tommy Musto, Hex Hector, Sting International, Big Bob, Nitty Nice, Mike Baril, Hollywood, Beverly Bond, Spinna, Nyck .....