DJ Purple (the duke of House)
DJ Purple (the duke of House) has been spinning House music for 30 years [2024 was his 30th anniversary]. His brand of music is best described as "Organic Dance Music": a "classy" combination of commercial hits and "hot" underground records compiled in such a way as to maintain a ‘total club experience’. He has played in a variety of locations across the USA, Europe, and Asia: his hometown of Chicago IL, Milwaukee WI, Salt Lake City UT, Cocoa Beach FL, London England, Lyon France, and Doha Qatar. Notable appearances include the following: - House of Sol (Chicago) - Daley Plaza (Chicago) - Royal Palm Hotel (Miami – Winter Music Conference) - Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago Riverwalk - Pridefest (Milwaukee, WI) - Ambassade (Lyon, France) - Ministry of Sound (London) - Bar Rumba (London) - Cafe 1001 (London) - 93 Feet East (London) - Godet (London) **Purple discovered House music in December of 1984, on radio station WBMX.**
Performances on Make Music Day – June 21, 2026
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1:00p–2:00pUptown Branch Chicago Public Library929 W. Buena Ave.LibraryRain or shineAccessible
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3:00p–4:45pDouglass Library3353 W. 13th StreetLibraryRain or shine
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7:00p–9:00pFred Anderson Park1629 S Wabash AveParkMoving to shelter in case of rainAccessible
