DJ ARIA
- Jan 19, 2020
- 9 min
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INSIGHTS
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ELECTRONIC
PRESS KIT
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PROFILE
Location: Washington, DC
DJ Since: 2009
Style: Open Format
Category: Performance DJ
BIO
Grant Kuhnsman, who performs as DJ Aria, began creating mixtapes and curating his music collection at a young age. By his teenage years, he was introduced to the turntable and learned how to beatmatch by ear with vinyl. These humble beginnings expanded to include rocking house parties with whatever gear was available while in college. There he developed his ability to read dynamic, live crowds in high energy environments and respond with musical selections that would excite. Since then, he has sharpened his skills and proven himself as a bona fide Open Format DJ that has performed at numerous venues across DC, Maryland, and Virginia (The DMV) at over 400 events in his career. He has also performed at fashion shows, sporting events, fundraisers and international galas.
His style is versatile, yet familiar as he is comfortable mixing Top 40/Pop, House, Electronic, Hip-Hop, R&B, Throwbacks, Spanish and International music. Moreover, as a member of the elite Club Killers Crew, International DJ Alliance, his sets include feel-good tracks, exclusive remixes and blends produced live which separate him from other DJs.
Today, he is regularly booked at Washington DC Metro area venues, travels to perform at special events, and hosts the radio mix show, PLAY Radio. He has been distinguished as a resident DJ with several DC organizations and was voted “Best Nightlife DJ” at James Madison University, his alma mater. He has also been recognized as a preeminent DC area DJ by DC Modern Luxury Magazine and Bethesda Magazine. Grant loves what he does and finds no greater pleasure than playing good music for people. His passion for entertaining and dedication to his clients are the reasons why he is able to produce an unparalleled experience.
INSIGHTS
RESIDENCIES
& VENUES
Equinox Fitness Clubs (DC/MD/VA)
Air & Space Museum (DC)
The Anthem (DC)
Arena Stage (DC)
The Berliner (DC)
Capital Elite Yacht (DC)
Capital View at 400 (DC)
DAR Constitution Hall (DC)
District Winery (DC)
Fairmont (DC)
Four Seasons (DC)
Hilton Washington (DC)
Hotel Monaco (DC)
International Trade Center (DC)
Josephine Butler Center (DC)
Kogod Courtyard (DC)
Lincoln's Cottage (DC)
Longview Gallery (DC)
Marriott Marquis (DC)
Marriott Wardman Park (DC)
Mayflower Hotel (DC)
Museum of Women in Arts (DC)
National Portrait Gallery (DC)
Natural History Museum (DC)
The Newseum (DC)
Omni (DC)
Opaline (DC)
Penthouse Pool Club (DC)
Rendezvous Lounge (DC)
Ronald Reagan Building (DC)
Sea Catch (DC)
Smith Commons (DC)
Sofitel (DC)
Toolbox Studio (DC)
The University Club (DC)
VIDA Fitness Clubs (DC)
The W Hotel (DC)
Washington Hebrew (DC)
Westin Georgetown (DC)
The Willard Intercontinental (DC)
Brother Jimmy's (MD)
Congressional Country Club (MD)
F45 Training Bethesda (MD)
Gaylord National Resort (MD)
The Grand (MD)
Hyatt Bethesda (MD)
Manor Country Club (MD)
National Aquarium (MD)
Stone Manor Country Club (MD)
Central Park (NY)
The Old Mill (PA)
219 King Street (VA)
2941 Banquets (VA)
Airlie (VA)
A-Town (VA)
Awful Arthurs (VA)
Belmont Country Club (VA)
Beyond (VA)
Bongo (VA)
Boyland Heights (VA)
Carlyle Club (VA)
Dominion Valley Country Club (VA)
F45 Training Arlington (VA)
Hyatt Crystal City (VA)
Hyatt Reston (VA)
Hyatt Tysons Corner (VA)
Jimdels (VA)
Key Bridge Marriott (VA)
King's Creek (VA)
Landsdowne Resort (VA)
Lost Creek Winery (VA)
Marine Corps. Museum (VA)
Masonic National Memorial (VA)
Melrose Caverns (VA)
The Mill at Fine Creek (VA)
Moss Vineyards (VA)
Mount Vernon Country Club (VA)
New Season (VA)
Old Silk Mill (VA)
Omni (VA)
Patriot Hall (VA)
Piedmont Country Club (VA)
Potomac Point Winery (VA)
Riverside on the Potomac (VA)
Salamander Resort (VA)
Shadow Creek (VA)
Silverbrook Farm (VA)
Stone Tower Winery (VA)
Top of The Town Arlington (VA)
The Torpedo Factory (VA)
The Waterford (VA)
Williamsburg Community Building (VA)
Woodlawn (VA)
CORPORATE CLIENTS
Accor Hotels
Allied PRA
American Legion
American Thoracic Society
American Translators Association
American University Law School
Becky's Fund
Best Buddies
Best Friends Animal Society of DC
Beyer Auto Group
Cardona Catering Group
Compass Lexecon
CoStar Group
Cvent
James Davis Corporation
Department of State
District Experience
DLT Solutions
Easy Day Yoga
Entertainment Cruises
Equinox Fitness Clubs
F45 Training
Fairfax County Public Schools
FiscalNote
Fresenius Medical
Fulbright
General Dynamics
Hyatt Hotels
Institute of International Education
Inter-American Development Bank
International Neuropsychological Association
JMU Metro Dukes Alumni Association
JMU University Program Board
Lululemon Athletica
Maid Brigade
Mark Nelson Enterprises
Marriott International
Mesh International
Micro Fusion
Microsoft Corporation
Mosaic District
National Marine Corps. Museum
National Association of Social Workers
New York Road Runners
Night Focus Management
Neutrogena
Protorae Law
Red Bull
Repurpose Compostables
Ridgewells Events
Roche Bobois
Rockingham County Fair
Sandi Hoffman Events
Savvy Orchid
Smithsonian Institute
Stone Tower Winery
Sunchase Properties
TapWines
Two In The Shirt (T.I.T.S.) Apparel
Windows Catering
World Bank Group
AFFILIATIONS
Bialek's Music
Club Killers
Play Productions LLC
BOOKING & CONTACT
Booking@PlayProductionsLLC.com
(443) 516-PLAY
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