DJ Derek Pavone has graced the Seattle music scene with his talent and knowledge since the early 1990s. His passion for cultivating and sharing unique and outstanding tracks continues to this day.

Derek inspires and delights dancers with his disco and techno selections (often with a splash of house,) at his weekly tea dance, Revel, a free disco, soul, and funk night every sunday at Nightjar. Long standing residencies include Seattle Eagle, Lava Lounge, and Steamworks. His ongoing collaborations include Bottom Forty and Möbius Sisters, two Seattle-based queer collectives which focus on guiding curious and willing listeners deep into the underground..