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Going for the Gold - Seth Gold
Seth Gold first became fascinated with spinning records in elementary school. When other kids were developing rock bands in their garages, Gold was creating dance floors in his. Now he'll bring that dance floor to Tracks Nightclub in Denver on Thursday, March 25 for the start of Tracks' Spring Break Weekend Underwear Beach Party.
After years of playing for friends and at private parties, he scored his first job as a professional DJ at 20.
"The irony was that the guy behind the booth wasn't legally old enough to drink. But no one knew that," he says.
It's been a fast-ride-to-the-top ever since. He is now a regular on the national DJ circuit, spinning mega clubs in New York, Los Angeles and Texas, and the sexy young DJ is finally making his way to Colorado - leading us to wonder, what took so long?
Lawrence Montgomery: You have spun all across the United States. Why is this your first time in Denver?
Seth Gold: I've been waiting for the perfect event to come along. My Spring Break parties have taken on a life of their own and no one has been able to duplicate them. So get ready, Denver!
LM: What do you have in store?
SG: A lot of fun, energetic pop and dance mixes and mashups. Plus free underwear giveaways, courtesy of Elite.
LM: What tracks will you throw down?
SG: It's too soon to tell. I don't usually know what I'll be playing until I hit the booth. Where most DJs play strictly hip hop, strictly tribal or another format of music, I play a wide variety and mix it all together in one package.
LM: Do you ever leave the booth and party with the crowd?
SG: As much as I'd love to be able to do that, it's just not possible. I have to really concentrate on making sure everyone else is having a good time. I love when guys come up to the booth to say hi or ask for a CD. I like to meet the crowds.
LM: You are from New Jersey. How real are the kids from the MTV show Jersey Shore?
SG: You know, that's the first time I've been asked that question! Being from Jersey, and being familiar with the entire state, I can tell you that, yes, absolutely, there are kids like the characters on Jersey Shore. But not everyone in Jersey is like them, and they are an extreme example of one type of crowd that parties in Jersey.
LM: Are you offended by how the kids portray New Jersians?
SG: Is that what we're called? New Jersians? (Laughs)
LM: Or New Jersey-ites?
SG: I think I like New Jersian better. I don't find the characters offensive. I honestly don't feel as if the characters on the show are portrayed negatively. Kids from Jersey love to have a good time, and partying or going out is important to them. It's no different then the kids on The Hills. People like Spencer and Heidi exist in Hollywood, and people like Snooki exist in Jersey. It is what it is.
LM: What are the advantages to being one of the youngest DJs on the national circuit?
SG: The biggest advantage is that I'm still in touch with what the younger crowd wants. My friends are the same age as my crowd on the dance floor.
LM: What are the drawbacks?
SG: Sometimes club owners aren't sure I can "handle playing a big club" or "hold my own" on the dance floor. I always prove that I can when they give me the chance to.
LM: Are you friends with other DJs, or are they your competitors?
SG: I've been so busy myself lately that I haven't had a chance to talk to any other DJs or keep up with what the other guys are doing.
LM: That sounds like a nice way of saying 'no.'
SG: (Laughs) The DJ industry, like any industry these days, is pretty dog-eat-dog. We're all fighting for the same parties.
LM: Do you ever borrow another DJs CDs or lend them yours?
SG: Absolutely not! I have to keep my music private in order to remain unique.
LM: What do you think of Lady Gaga being robbed at the Grammys?
SG: Gaga and Taylor Swift both had phenomenal records and I knew it would be close, but I didn't think the night would be as one-sided as it was.
LM: Who rules the dance floor?
SG: Lady Gaga. Crowds go crazy for her songs.
LM: What do you have coming up next?
SG: After Denver, I have appearances in D.C., Pennsylvania, NYC, and I'm really excited to debut in Puerto Rico this April! I thought '09 was a fun year, but 2010 is shaping up to be even better.
For more information, go to www.djsethgold.com.
