Welcome to the Las Vegas EDM Podcast, hosted by Christopher Tapia, where we bring you raw, hilarious, and insightful conversations straight from the DJs and music lovers shaping the Las Vegas EDM scene!
In this episode, we dive deep with Alex Van Reek (Van Reek) & Marco Barajas (Beef Deckington)—two DJs who started as friends, turned into a DJ duo, and are now building Dance Lab LV, a movement dedicated to pushing new sounds and bringing people together through music.
🎛️ What’s Inside This Episode?✅ Wild stories from Miami Music Week—partying for days, missing Miami Heat games, VIP wristbands, and running into well-known DJs.✅ The reality of DJ life—how Alex & Beef got their start at Flamingo Go Pool, their first club gig at Club Ego, and how their music evolved over time✅ Behind-the-scenes of throwing their own EDM events—building Dance Lab LV, booking DJs, and why their February 21st show is an all-female DJ lineup✅ The struggle of surviving long festival weekends (pro tip: get some sleep, drink water, and pack a portable charger!)✅ The importance of community in the Las Vegas EDM scene—how networking, supporting other artists, and just showing up can open doors
Bios:
Alex Van Reek, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a house music DJ known for delivering high-energy, groove-heavy sets that blend fun, personality, and cutting-edge sound. Alex's passion for house music ignited in 2018 after seeing Wax Motif perform at Life Is Beautiful, drawing inspiration from labels like Nightbass, Confession, and Dirtybird.
Starting their DJ journey during the pandemic, Alex honed their skills under the guidance of fellow DJ Beef Deckington. Since then, Alex has become a staple in the Las Vegas scene, performing at venues such as Club Ego, We All Scream, Commonwealth, and Discopussy, with appearances at Santa Fe’s Chomp Food Hall and Denver’s Larimer Lounge.
1/3 Founder of House Music Collective Dance Lab LV, Alex Van Reek, brings a vibrant, goofy vibe to their events, captivating audiences with dynamic transitions, relatable antics, and a seamless mix of genres.
From opening for international talents like Will Clarke and Daniel Orpi to playing direct support for Draxx, Alex Van Reek continues to evolve as a force in the house music scene, offering equal parts engaging and unforgettable sets.
Beef Deckington is a DJ renowned for crafting captivating sets that blend deep tech, minimal house, and Latin house. With a focus on hypnotic grooves and seamless transitions, he knows how to keep the dance floor alive. Beef Deckington has provided direct support for artists like Draxx, Daniel Orpi, and D-Sides while also sharing the stage with industry heavyweights such as Will Clarke, Eliminate, DJ Glen, Nana Torres, Davide Mentesana, and GAWP. As one of the driving forces behind Dance Lab, he curates unforgettable events and delivers dynamic performances at notable venues, including Discopussy, Commonwealth, Lucky Day, We All Scream, Ski House in RiNo (Denver, CO), and Desert Dogs in (Santa Fe, NM)
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