The IC Essential Mix is a Electronic Dance radio show broadcast on KRUI Radio in Iowa City, Iowa, USA on Fridays, 5-7 PM CST on 89.7 FM and http://www.kruiradio.org/listen/. The show features host DJ Avant Garde, live and exclusive mixes of the very best dance music, and interviews with local artists, visiting performers, and some of the worlds biggest producers/djs/artists.

Monday, July 30, 2007

IC Essential Countdown 7-30-07

IC Essential Countdown

7-30-07

10. Henrik B. – Soul Heaven

9. Mas Project – Everybody (Baily & Rossko Remix)

8. Justin Timberlake – Lovestoned (Tiesto Remix)

7. Armand Van Helden – I Want Your Soul (TV Rock Remix)

6. The Freaks – The Creeps (Vandalism Remix)

5. 3rd Rock – Canto Della Liberta (Danny Merx Remix)

4. Patric La Funk – Fiesta (Club Mix)

3. Sgt. Slick and Pitch Dark – Automatic Machine (Vandalism Remix)

2. Kanye West – Stronger (Diplo Remix)

1. Brick N Lace – Never Never (Switch Remix)

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Mark Ronson Interview on Tuesday!!!

This monday afternoon I am having a phone interview with Mark Ronson to talk about his new record "Versions" (dropped July 10th), DJing, and future projects. Mark Ronson is one of the best DJ/Producers in the world and has performed at many celebrity parties and collaborated with many big names. Some collaborators from the new CD are Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, and Robbie Williams.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Next Tues....its going down!

Hey guys, next week DJ NYJ will be on the show! Feel free to call in to show some love! NYJ will go on between 6:30-6:45!

Also, I have been throwing around the idea of having an IC Essential Mix Dance Party at a bar/club downtown Iowa City. Let me know if anyone would be interested this!

Spread the love! - Avant Garde

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Promo Photo by DJ Cristiano!

IC Essential Countdown 7-24-07

10. Alex Gaudino - Destination Calibria (Nari and Milani Club Mix)

9. Frankie Valli - Beggin (Peloski Edit)

8. Simian Mobile Disco – Tits & Acid

7. Beyonce - Green Light (Freemasons Edit)

6. Chris Lawyer Ft. Thomy - We Gonna Feel It (Extended)

5. Sunfreakz Ft. Andrea Britton - Counting Down The Days (Axwell Edit)

4. Calvin Harris – The Girls (Micky Slim’s Bomb Squad Mix)

3. Whelen & Di Scala - Teardrops (Hott 22 Remix)

2. BIG Bass Vs. Michelle Narine – What You Do

1. David Guetta - LOVE IS GONE (Garraud and Lister mix)

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

IC Essential Countdown 7-17-07

10. Frankie Valli/The Four Seasons - Beggin' (Piloski Edit)

9. S. Angello, Ingrosso, Axwell, Laidback Luke – Get Dumb

8. Super Mal Ft. Luciana – Bigger Than Big (Fugitive Massive Mix)

7. Calvin Harris – The Girls ((Micky Slim’s Bomb Squad Mix)

6. Camile Jones V. Fedde Le Grand – The Creeps (DJ Delicious)

5. Justice – DANCE

4. Groove Armada – Get Down

3. Alibi Vs Rockefeller - Sexual Healing

2. David Guetta - Love Is Gone (Garraud and Lister mix)

1. BIG Bass Vs. Michelle Narine – What You Do

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Essential Countdown 7-10-07

10. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder (Harry Choo Choo Romero's Bambossa Edit)
9. Steve Angello - Get Dumb
8. Laidback Luke - Housetrap (Electro P.U.L.S.E. Edit)
7. Kaskade - Be Still (Robbie Rivera Juicy Mix)
6. The Chemical Brothers - Do It Again
5. Chris Lake - Carry Me Home Radio Edit
4. Chromeo - Tenderoni (Renaud Mix)
3. Robbie Williams - Bongo Bong and Je Ne T'Aime Plus (Fedde Le Grand Remix)
2. Mighty Dub Katz - Magic Carpet Ride 07'
1. Groove Armada - Get Down

Sunday, July 8, 2007

WHEW!!! Busy weekend but big plans for Tues. Show!!!

What an insane weekend!!! A full weekend of DJing at Union (Thurs, Fri, and Sat)! But no time to rest cause there is an amazing show planned for Tues! The show will began as usual with "The Essential Countdown" then this week's live set will be provided by DJ Cristiano! Expect some him to bring some refreshing house vibes to the midsummer sultriness.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Essential Countdown 7/03/07

10. Spektrum - Kinda New (Dirty South Remix)
9. Shy FX & T Power - Feelings
8. Federico Franchi - Cream
7. Seamus Haji ft. Kay Jay - Last Night A Day Saved My Life
6. Armand Van Helden - NYC Beat
5. Cosima De Vito - Keep It Natural (Taylor Square Radio)
4. Electro Funk Lovers - Are You A Lover
3. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Original)
2. Groove Armada - Get Down (Original)

1. CHEMICAL BROTHERS - DO IT AGAIN (Original)

Monday, July 2, 2007

Tomorrow Night's Show!


What's up brothers and sisters of the beat!?!?

Tomorrow night's "Live DJ Set" has been changed to a 1 hour to a Minimal/Electro House Set by DJ Avant Garde (Me) because DJ Cristiano has broken his arm!

As always the show off with a countdown of the weeks hottest tunes then we will go into the live set - all with the intention of getting you raved up for the night and ready for the weekend (EVEN ON A TUESDAY)! Remember this week's show is at the new time of 6PM - 8PM, tomorrow, July 3rd!