Name: DJ LORi   (Lori Lucas-Martinez)

Club: Continuing guest spots all over the Midwest, including a residency of 4 years at Martinis-In-Valpo (Valparaiso, IN) and Murphy’s and 2nd Cousins (Rockford, IL)

Years DJing: 26 years and no intention of stopping! (Since 1985)

Favorite download site: Beatport for Electro & Progressive House. Crooklyn Clan & Crack4DJs for Top40 & Hip-hop Mashups

Favorite all time songs: Medina: You and I and La Fuente Bang Bang

Why did you become a DJ:  As the perpetual tomboy and entrepreneur that I am, besides the love for House music that was evolving from Chicago back in 1985, I saw a market for female DJs. It was also great for social networking, plus I wanted to step out of being just another face in the crowd.  I was lured by the creativity, skills and fun of being a DJ and wanted to represent as a House female DJ solid. Naturally said, I felt it was my calling and I’ve not looked back since then

What don’t people know about you:  Most people don’t know I have a 65% hearing loss from birth.  When I’m asked if I have trouble hearing the music when I DJ I simply respond that the music in the clubs is played loudly and people naturally talk much louder as well, so I do not have to strain to hear them or the music.  I have found the perfect job for me