TUNES

Catching Up With DJ Whoski

Growing up in Chicago’s electronic music scene, DJ Whoski (aka Steven Tomaszewski) has developed his own flavor of underground house music blending soul, jazz and hip-hop, and brings it to Steamboat at parties, events, bars and more (find him at @ whoskiproductions). We caught with him for the skinny on his spins.

When and how did you start DJing?

Growing up in Chicago around some of the biggest house music innovators in the world—such as Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Dj Sneak and so many more—house music became my love at a very young age. I’d listen to the 10 o’clock remix on B96 every night, making sure my cassette player was on record. Then I started going to the famous teen club Medusas in seventh grade and fell in love with the scene. I have hip hop, jazz, soul and tons of underground influences in my sets.

When did you move to Steamboat?

I’d been traveling from Chicago to Steamboat to help build a friend’s cabin starting in 2002 for almost 10 years. I moved here five years ago now and am super happy to call this town home.

What do you like about it here?

I love the endless outdoor activities you can do anytime of the year. I’m also a big snowmobile and motorcycle addict.