DJ Bruce Bailey born in Detroit, MI. is recognized as Underground Royalty in the Birth City of Techno. In the 1990s he held down the longest House Music Weekly in Detroit history at Club 246 and then recreated an identically successful stint in the 2000s at the iconic Lola’s Restaurant (Harmonie Park). In his brilliant career Bruce routinely performs on bills with the biggest names in the entire House Music Industry including past performances with: Louie Vega, Moodymann, Carl Craig, D-Nice. Osunlade, DJ Spen, Kevin Saunderson, Claude Young, The Chosen Few DJs, Derrick May, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Minx, Ron Trent, Farley, Jimpster, Juan Atkins, Omar S, Eddie Fowlkes, Rick Wilhite, Detroit Techno Militia amongst hundreds of others. 

Bailey also clones as a Corporate Darling with a few of his Memorable Career Highlights listed below:

• An Extended Opening Set for The Jackson 5
• Headlining Lebron James Super Bowl Soirée
• Featured Artist for Aretha Franklin’s Final Concert
• Performed at The New York Marathon Gala, The Barristers Ball, The Children’s Fund, Wright Gala Fundraiser, Hill Harper for Senate Soiree.
• Displayed his musical skills at a regal function for the current President of the United States - Joe Biden.

The Detroit Native has vast international cred making numerous tour appearance overseas all while maintaining the most rigorous performance schedule of any DJ in Metro Detroit.  Simply stated - he’s the Motor City's go to guy.

 

Bruce Bailey Current DJ Residencies:

Motor City Casino, Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Central Kitchen + Bar, La Casa Cigar Lounge, Bosco Ultra Lounge, Como’s Restaurant, Imani Immersive Gallery, TV Lounge, The Historic Alpha House, The Historical Kappa House and is the Musical Director for Soul on Ice Drinking Den.

Bailey has also compiled a stellar musical catalog with the encouragement of fellow colleague Delano Smith.  Several joint releases with Delano & Pierre Reynolds plus a few solo projects by Bruce himself routinely find there way to the tops of respected global charts.  While releasing music on several of Oscar P’s labels - Open Bar Music, Kolour Recordings and Heavy Records his sound has clearly carved out a unique niche and steady following.

Unbelievably Bailey has performed an insane 5,750+ times in his vast musical career and currently holds an astonishing 9 DJ Residencies at various Metropolitan Venues in his hometown.  Also, juggling time as serial entrepreneur Bailey holds down his very own retail store literally in the heart of Detroit’s Stadium District (The Music Hall Boutique by Bailey - 350 Madison Avenue). 

As an event establisher Bruce’s goals are simply to give all Metro Detroiters multiple entertainment options on any given night.  As Co-Founder of his Musical Promotion Company (Tandem Entertainment) Bailey puts forth a tireless effort in the creation of dozens of annual events for the community.  In typical Bailey form - when asked he almost always responses with his keynote slogan “The Brand Don’t Build Itself” …

He’s not only known as a DJ, Producer, Entrepreneur, Promoter, Influencer but has more so morphed and combined all these facets into an actual Business within himself and for those that didn’t know - now you know a smidge of info regarding The Brand that is DJ Bruce Bailey!!!