I created PANOPTIKON in May 2006 in an effort to re-connect to alternative nightlife in Dallas - a community which I have embraced since the mid-1980's - after a bit of a personal re-build during the first 3 .5 years of my sobriety. I am a self-taught DJ started in small bars and clubs - mostly off-nights- in Dallas and Denton while in school. I later held DJ positions in Dallas clubs and bars suc
h as Aqua Lounge (original location on Elm St./ Deep Ellum), Club Clearview, Art Bar, State Bar, Inwood Lounder (inside Inwood Theater) and the forever-iconic The Church, to name a few. I was also a door personality and worked the door for the legendary Club ONE for a stint in the 1990's, and had my own little Wednesday night there as well. From there, I was offered a DJ position at The Church and did both the door at ONE and also DJ'd Thursday's and Sundays at The Church - and other bars around Dallas. Fast forward to June 16, 2003, I had my last drink of alcohol and took time to work on me, sobriety, and refocus. After a 3.5 year hiatus from the clubs, I launched Lord Byron's PANOPITKON. In March 2009, I created a monthly party called DISCOvsRETRO, a.k.a. DISCO vs RETRO brings the best of 70's disco and 80's retro/new wave on to one dance floor. DVR is more of a quarterly party these days and has a dedicated following. August 2022, I was invited back to The Church and offered my own night once-a-month (and the occasional special event) - every first Sunday, monthly. I try to incorporate music video into my DJ sets where possible. I am inspired by great alternative music. I have mad respect for all the artists I spin at the clubs. I am thankful for what I get to do. It's been a great ride and I feel the journey is far from over. I am most appreciative to everyone who ever attended any of my parties or club nights and danced til dawn with me.
