C Bar

Makena Hartlin is a vocal powerhouse who started professionally performing at age 18.  Taking inspiration from influences with sophistication and artistry such as Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone, and combining it with the power and passion of pop divas like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, she creates an intimate and captivating sound.  After writing nearly a hundred songs, she released a 6 song EP in 2014 with renowned record producer and engineer Neil Kernon (Hall & Oates, Elton John, Linda Rondstat) at the age of 20.   She is currently working with Neil again to release a full album in 2018.  

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DJ Wayne is one of the Michiana areas most creative and inventive DJs. His high energy sound instantly transports you to the club. DJ Wayne has entertained all across the Michiana scene and across the country. His career has let him entertain dignitaries, politicians and artists from all walks of life with his special style of mixing. His music expertise covers all styles, but he specializes in dance music.

Along with music composition and recording, Struwin has a deep fondness for performing live and considers playing venues across the country both a primary goal for and a benefit of, his musical career. He has toured heavily throughout the middle of the continent, from Michigan to Colorado, and earned himself the title of "Kalamazoo Acoustic Idol" in 2004. During that time, he shared the bill with The Doobie Brothers, Robert Bradley’s Black Water Surprise, and Greensky Bluegrass, and shared the stage with members of Umphrey’s Mcgee and The David Crosby Band.

Jellie Bean of JellieFish Productions. Pure Michigander. Former on air personality for multiple formats including Rock, Pop, Country, News & Sports. Production director and music programmer for nearly a decade on the radio.

Joey Figueroa was fittingly born in Chicago, the city that introduced House music to the world. He began his DJ career at a young age, just as House music began to spread throughout the world.

Joey’s passion for music is fueled by his constant search for new sounds coupled with his early exposure to disco, classical, Latin, and modern dance music. He draws inspiration from similarly diverse artists such as Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, Ralphi Rosario, Julian "Jumpin" Perez, Steve "Silk" Hurley, Edward "Get Down" Crosby, Andy "Mix'n" Moy, Mark Imperial, John Curley and the legendary sounds of Chicago’s 102.7 FM (WMBX). Joey still cherishes his roots in Chicago, where artists like Derrick Carter, Diz, Mark Grant, and others, share his hometown and his passion for music

Jellie Bean of JellieFish Productions. Pure Michigander. Former on air personality for multiple formats including Rock, Pop, Country, News & Sports. Production director and music programmer for nearly a decade on the radio.

Dj Benny of JellieFish Productions Stinging you with the HITS. Former On Air radio personality and current voiceover specialist. Can play every instrument and decided to try out the turntables and since that moment he hasn’t looked back. Mixing all of your favorites from Top 40, Rock, Retro & Hip Hop.

Born and raised in Chicago, residing in North West Indiana, Dubbington specializes, but is not limited to, House, Dance, and Hip-Hop. He has been Djing professionally for the last 5 years with events ranging from private parties and wedding productions to bars and clubs. Dubbington graduated from Tribeca Flashpoint Media Academy in the Sound Design/Live Sound focus with an ear for sound and music. He loves good vibes and fun environments and brings those wherever he goes!