Specialties
Deejaying a wide variety of music in all of its forms for weddings, clubs, fundraisers, and special events of all kinds--from classic 70's soul and funk to deep disco, house, boogie, samba, salsa, hip-hop and beyond.
History
Established in 1998.
DJ MassTransit grew-up in East Rogers Park on the Northside of Chicago, and has been a fixture on the Chicago night life scene since 1998. His musically-focused family helped expose him to many styles of music in a diverse environment. As co-founder of RefriedBeats, a 5 1/2-year Saturday night residency at Ten56 w/ live freestyle sessions from some of Chicago's best party MCs, MassTransit has long established his voice in the local music scene. Countless private parties, art openings, fundraisers, fashion shows, weddings and working for one of Chicago's premiere deejay companies, Style Matters, have given him the privilege to grace some of the city's most historic locations. These include the Field Museum, MCA, Adler Planetarium, Willis Tower, Ivy Room, Harold Washington Library, Malcolm X College, Union Station's Great White Hall, Union League Club, Spiaggia, University Club of Chicago, DePaul University, Four Seasons Hotel, James Hotel, WDCB Radio 90.9 and Vocalo to name a few.
Meet the Business Owner: Chris N.
DJ MassTransit (aka. Chris Nergaard) grew-up in East Rogers Park on the Northside of Chicago, and has been a fixture on the Chicago night life scene since 1998. With two CPS Music Teachers as parents and a brother majoring in Bass, his musically-focused family helped expose him to many styles of music in a very diverse environment. During his formative years MassT studied Sociology and Afro-American Studies (with a Senior Thesis on African-American music) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which eventually led him to obtaining a Masters degree in Social Work at UIC. It was through these experiences that DJ MassTransit developed a deep understanding of music's powerful and emotionally proactive historical significance. His skill, unbridled passion and sharp ear for detail evolved into a unique flexibility mixing with emotion and connecting with diverse audiences worldwide.