Laidback Luke - 2025 FINALE
TBA - RUTHERFORD (Williams Center)
One year of dance floors, familiar faces, and losing ourselves in the music — and we’re coming back to where it all began, with our best lineup yet.
This one’s about letting go for a few hours: dancing, reconnecting, and feeling part of something together. We’ve got everything in place to support that, including top-notch DJ talent, immersive sound you can feel, room to move and still talk (or not), and a new dynamic light show lifting the energy on the floor. You’ll be dancing nonstop — trust us.
And Groove Together turns 1 year old. Come celebrate with us!
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Doors: 8pm; Full bar; 21+ to enter
$20 limited early bird / $25 advance / $35 at the door
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SIMON HEYLIGER
(Golden Records, NYC)
Straight out of Brooklyn, New York, Simon Heyliger is walking in the footsteps of some of the most recognized DJs out today, who have all had an impact on his style. He was partying at Club Exit, a New York City Super Club in the late 90s, watching 3,000 people dancing and having the time of their lives, when Simon realized his dream of touring the world and becoming an internationally known Disc Jockey. He wanted to be the one to provide this therapeutic enjoyment to the masses through dance music. And with that in mind, DJ Simon Heyliger was born. His unique style of spinning consists of electronic music genres such as House, Tech House, and Techno. He is constantly inspired by legendary New York City disc jockey Danny Tenaglia.
Simon has spun at Pacha NYC, Cielo, District 36, Webster Hall, and Sullivan Room, just to name a few. He has been hand-selected to DJ at the Winter Music Conference in Miami & has been asked to play at Sunday School presented by Made Event for the 2nd year in a row. Some world-renowned DJs/producers he’s played along with are Adam Beyer, Gary Beck, Hermanez, Nick Curly, Sharam, The Martinez Brothers, Victor Calderone, and many more.
Simon has plans to stay focused on creating his own productions this year. This Brooklyn breakout star is definitely one to keep your eye on. He is already garnering a local following, and soon music lovers worldwide will be introduced to this class act.
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DÉLÉ
(Your Favorite DJ's Favorite DJ, Newtown Radio)
Délé is a DJ, curator, and host of Your Favorite DJ's Favorite DJ (YFDFD) on Newtown Radio. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Délé has been immersed in music from an early age, playing alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone throughout his youth into early adulthood. Soon after, he began to DJ as a member of the campus radio station while attending Rutgers University, and has since established himself as one of the premier House and Disco DJs in the area. While not limited to the above genres, having out his teeth as an open format DJ, Délé specializes in electronic music that draws on influences from across the African Diaspora. Since his debut, Délé has been a regular at venues like bunkr, Hudson Hound, and Porta while maintaining his Royal Palms residency and has recently DJed in Milan, London, and São Paulo. For events or venues that demand a nuanced and refined selection of sound, Délé is your go-to curator.
Your Favorite DJ's Favorite DJ is dedicated to spotlighting contemporary DJs, musicians, and creatives, offering them a platform to reach new audiences while exploring how music shapes our lives. Through curated parties, DJ mixes, and guest interviews, YFDFD delves into how music serves as a window into diverse cultures, histories, and moments in time. Since its inception, the show has featured a wide range of artists from across the globe, highlighting their unique contributions to the evolving musical landscape. YFDFD airs every other Tuesday from 6pm–8pm on Newtown Radio.
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JOSH DOUBLES
(Colorful Language, Sheik ‘n’ Beik, Groove Together)
In retrospect, it's clear that Josh couldn't escape his destiny in electronic music. At 8 years old, he purchased his first record, a 45 of Sweet Dreams, and fell in love with the synthesized bass. Fast-forward to now, his DJ style is a polyamorous exploration of a genre-fluid relationship between house, disco, and techno.
Josh's love for music pushed him to learn guitar and trumpet, and he played in a funk band in college. At the same time, he started an electronic music radio show on 91.1 WSPN, and his record collection took off. In 1997, his friend Pete taught him to beat-match and mix records, and the duo founded Triple X Music to produce and promote large warehouse raves in upstate NY until 2001.
Josh then relocated to NYC and reconnected with his college friend Tom. They began a series of weekly outdoor daytime house music parties under the Williamsburg Bridge at Rock Star Bar. Josh and Tom also began collaborating to produce house and techno music under the name Colorful Language.