We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Stacey Gosnell a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Stacey, thanks for joining us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

I started DJing in 2006. I was fortunate enough to always find myself surrounded by other DJs so I learn a lot by watching and listening to them. I didn’t have my own equipment and that was frustrating. Just like any skill, you only get better with practice and I wanted to play all the time. I even delayed breaking up with my boyfriend at the time so I could have somewhere to practice. Eventually, that got old so when we did finally break up, I went to Guitar Center and bought my whole set up. I bought 2 powered monitors, 2 limited edition gold turntables, a mixer and some headphones. I set it up in my parents garage and that’s where you could find me if I was at home. I would come home from work, change and then practice for several hours everyday. I got the hang of it in a matter of months and haven’t stopped.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

I am a bass heavy, multi genre DJ. I am from Atlanta. I went to my first rave in 1999 & I fell in love with drum & bass music. That’s all I would listen to and play. Once I reluctantly embraced technology and started using computers and playing MP3’s instead of vinyl, it was like I had leveled up in a video game. It was a whole new world. I still love drum & bass, but my favorite type of music to play is hip hop. I got my first dj residency at Lost Dog Tavern in Buckhead. I also had a residency every 3rd Friday at Graveyard Tavern (rip) in EAV for an event called Ball. I have played at Zaytoven’s events and got the chance to open for one of the most iconic pioneers of drum & bass, Fabio from BBC Radio in the UK. Regardless of what genre I’m playing, you’re going to have a good time. What sets me apart is I can play several different types of music in an hour set and the vibe never dies. I’m confident in my music selection and my mixing skills and my ability to read a crowd.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

When someone comes up to me and tells me how much they enjoyed my set. It makes me grateful I never gave up.

Have you ever had to pivot?

I had my heart set on playing this one particular club for years and after putting in a lot of effort networking and supporting the club, they just wouldn’t book me. I realized I needed to shift gears and try other avenues and focus my energy elsewhere. I’m glad the didn’t book me because I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: miss_evaded

Image Credits
Wingtip Photography