RESIDENT DJs
Based out of Durham, North Carolina, The Floor gathers people around the transformative power of House and TEchno music, amplifies the talents of local DJs, and eludes formal structures of control to spark uninhibited creativity.
Originally founded in 2012 as the Durham party collective Shut Up and Dance, The Floor carries on the original mission of creating an inclusive and inviting dance-music scene in Durham. With humble beginnings in Lloyd’s Lounge and Motorco's Garage Bar (now Parts & Labor), The Floor has thrown down at some of Durham's best venues including the Motorco Showroom, 21c Museum Hotel, The Rooftop at The Durham, Mercury Studios (now The Mothership), Surf Club, Arcana Lounge, and The Fruit.
Producers of the fabled Moogfest after parties at The Fruit, The Floor provides an underground experience many are surprised to find in the Triangle.
This passion project is kept alive by house and techno heads Morgan Haynes (Strider, co-founder), Adam Graetz (thefacesblur), Reneé Cagnina Haynes (Marie), and Marshall Jones.
Photos courtesy of Brian Livingstone
Strider, Founder
Spinning an eclectic mix of House, Tech, and Nu Disco, Strider cut his teeth on dance music in the late 90s before leaving his native NC for the sun and fun of Miami. Seeing some of the worlds best DJs, clubs, and parties, he gained an appreciation for what makes the floor move and the energy that can be generated by perfect strangers in kinetic syncopation. Co-founder and resident DJ of The Floor, Strider's mission behind the decks is simple: bring people together through the common bond of music.
thefacesblur, Partner
‘thefacesblur’ is the moniker of tech renaissance man and emerging producer/DJ & VJ, Adam Graetz. Drawing from progressive, deep, and tech influences, he spins euphoric house and techno that brings people together and keeps the floor moving. While relatively fresh to the world of DJ’ing, Adam has been VJ’ing world-class live stage visuals for over a decade for artists such as 808 State, Machinedrum, Robert Hood, Avalon Emerson, DJ Seinfeld, and Teklife artists.
Marie, Brand Manager
Marie has an appetite for all sorts of genres, but for club shows she dips into house, techno, and booty bass. Using a blend of danceable rarities, the subterranean grooves of deep house, and the booming sound of Miami Bass, Marie breaks down stylistic barriers to bring in partygoers of varying musical tastes.
Marie was born in Upstate New York and raised in South Florida, but Durham, North Carolina, has been her home since 2009. Marie is a resident DJ and collaborator with The Floor, her passion project since its inception.
Marshall Jones, Partner
Marshall Jones got his start in 1999 at Gotham Nightclub in Chapel Hill during the rave era. Quickly gaining knowledge and skills in the booth, he went on to intern with Ovum Records (Orlando) and later Large Music (Chicago). Marshall mentored under such legendary producers and DJs as Roy Davis Jr., Mark Grant, Andre Harris, Jask, and Julius The Mad Thinker, amongst others. He moved back to NC in 2009. Soon after his return, he and longtime friend Dj Nugz formed Sound Cartel and hosted a monthly at Mosaic. Marshall is currently DJing with MI CASA, West Coast Weekender, and more. He also runs the internet-based radio station DANCEGRUV RADIO, which features 58 DJs from all over the world.