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Open Decks. Anybody Can Play.

An open decks collective built on real mentorship and the city that raised us. DJs, singers, live players, whoever wants the room. We throw the nights, teach the craft, and keep the tapes rolling.

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More than a party.
It's a scene.

Faders & Friends started with a simple idea: give people a room of their own. No gatekeeping, no ego at the door. Just a crowd, a setup that works, and people who want you to get better.

Packed brewery nights. Open decks where first-timers go back to back with veterans. Singers and live players up there alongside the DJs. The kind of room we wished was around when we started.

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Where we're playing next

Faders & Friends rolls through three cities. Open decks, live sets, and a room that actually shows up. Drop your email below and you'll know the second dates go live.

The crew behind the nights

Residents, mentors, and the rotating cast of friends who keep every night moving. This roster only grows.

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This could be youPull up to a night, get on the roster.

Somebody’s first set is happening tonight.

Three ways to plug in

Pick whichever one fits where you're at. Most people end up doing all three.

Open Decks

Put your name on the list and take your turn. Mix, sing, or plug an instrument in. First‑timers and veterans get the same slot and the same crowd.

Workshops

Small hands‑on sessions on mixing, beatmatching and reading a room. No experience needed, and no question is too basic.

The Nights

Our recurring night at bars and breweries. Showcases, live performers and open decks, all in the same room.

Got questions?

I've never performed in front of people. Can I still get up?
That's exactly what open decks is for. Sign up when you arrive, grab a slot, and go. The room is full of people who remember their own first time, and nobody is judging.
How do I get a slot?
Show up early and put your name down. Slots go first come, first served. Join the list below and you'll get a heads-up before each night so you can plan ahead.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
No. Decks, mixer, mics and sound are set up at every event. If you're bringing your own controller, laptop or instrument, tell us on the sign-up form and we'll have you plugged in before your turn.
Is it free?
Open deck nights are community events, entry details go out with each announcement. Workshops vary by session. Follow the list below and you'll always know before doors.
Which cities are you in?
Home base is Houston, with Austin and Detroit in the rotation. Want us in your city next? Tell us. That's how the last two happened.

There’s room for you.

Leave your email and we’ll tell you when the next night is and when slots open up. We only write when there’s something worth telling you.

Houston · Austin · Detroit

And wherever the crowd takes us next.