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Nexus Artists x Higher Ground proudly present the NEXT high-powered installment, of Vermont’s premier Electronic Music series.

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS™

House, Breakbeats, Techno, Drum & Bass, Electro + beyond.

Feat.

DJ SNEAK (CHICAGO, IL)

House Gangster, Vinyl Enthusiast & Chicago House Pioneer. Born Carlos Sosa in Puerto Rico, DJ Sneak moved to Chicago in 1983, where he immersed himself in the city’s thriving underground house music scene. Influenced by the energy of warehouse parties and the legendary WBMX radio mixes from pioneers like Farley Jackmaster Funk, Ralphi Rosario, and Steve Hurley, he developed a deep connection with the raw, soulful grooves of Chicago house. Before making his mark in music, Sneak earned his nickname as a graffiti artist and worked as an airbrush designer. However, his passion for DJing soon took over, leading him to play at local nightclubs and mobile gigs. In the early ‘90s, he launched his independent label, Defiant Records, and began producing tracks that would define his signature style. His breakthrough came in 1992 when he connected with Cajmere (Green Velvet) and released game-changing records on Cajual and Relief Records.

Sneak’s signature disco-filtered house grooves became a defining sound of the era, heavily influencing artists such as Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, and Armand Van Helden. His 1996 track &”You Can’t Hide from Your Bud” is regarded as a masterpiece, setting the blueprint for the filtered house movement and solidifying his status as a key figure in the global house scene. A prolific producer and remixer, DJ Sneak has released music on some of the world’s top underground labels, including Purveyor Underground, Dirtybird Records, Yoshitoshi, Frappe, Toy Tonics, Heist, Kaoz Theory, Phonogramme, Hard Times, and Digital Tape Recordings.

Beyond the studio, Sneak is a celebrated performer, frequently appearing in Ibiza and UK festivals like Homelands and Creamfields. His influence extends beyond the decks—he runs the booking agency All World Entertainment, representing elite house music talent like Mark Farina and DJ Heather. He also founded Magnetic Recordings in 2001, a label dedicated to pushing forward new artists and keeping the Chicago house legacy alive.

In 2026, Sneak continues to innovate and connect with fans worldwide. He streams live every Friday on Monday social, spinning vinyl sets that showcase house music’s rich history and timeless energy. Now based in Los Angeles, DJ Sneak remains a relentless force in house music, a true House Gangster who has never strayed from his roots. His lyrics even made their way into Daft Punk’s “Love”, cementing his legacy as an architect of groove-driven, jackin’ house.

Whether on wax, digital, or the dancefloor, DJ Sneak is bringing the funk, the soul and the beats – one record at a time. We are BEYOND excited to be welcoming this absolute legend to the great state of Vermont for the VERY first time &  won’t want to miss it!!

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KELLY REVERB

LONE STAR RECORDS | NEXUS ARTISTS – DALLAS, TX

Kelly Reverb has recently headlined shows in Ibiza, Mexico City, Toronto, Dallas, and Burning Man. His tracks received notable support from Alesso & Gorgon City at Coachella 2025, Steve Aoki, Danny Avila, Swanky Tunes, Richard Vision & Blond:ish, Dennis Cartier, Yotto, and more. With over 7K radio spins on platforms such as Insomniac Radio and Sirius XM (Diplo’s Revolution/ Pitbull Global/ Studio 54), his music has garnered more than 25K seekers on Shazam & surpassed 1.3 million streams on Spotify, within the last 12 months.

Formerly a breakbeat legend with the group Southside Reverb, whose track was featured in the movie *Blade* (yes, w/ Wesley Snipes), and as the owner/founder of Lone Star Records, Kelly is a continued force to be reckoned with, in the world of electronic music.

We’re incredibly excited to be welcoming KELLY REVERB to the Higher Ground main stage for this showcase, making his debut in the Green Mountains, for SUNDAY NIGHT MASS!

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LOCAL SUPPORT:

VETICA (NO FUN INTENDED)

PHILTHAAY b2b MITCH ALMOND (AQUATIC UNDERGROUND)

CHEETATAH (ROCKING LIFE)