Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle League

Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle League The world’s largest Drummer and DJ Battle League.

Last but certainly not least, welcome Alan D’Auria and Gerronimo to the Crash the Decks battle stage😤 This duo blends a ...
04/23/2026

Last but certainly not least, welcome Alan D’Auria and Gerronimo to the Crash the Decks battle stage😤

This duo blends a style that can only be derived from the Midwest with world-class percussion from the founder of and drummer for , .dauria. His experience as a principal Broadway drummer on the world’s largest cruise ships, combined with Ohio native , also known as “Freshest on Earth,” and his genre bending approach to DJing, will certainly make them a team to pay attention to in this league.

Come root for these two in person as they compete for ultimate bragging rights and the night’s top spot, and help spread the word that Crash the Decks is officially coming to LA!

Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle - Los Angeles, CA | Exhibition Round

Date: Thursday May 7th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





Introducing our third team for the Crash the Decks Los Angeles debut battle. The one and only Buddy the Barbarian and DJ...
04/23/2026

Introducing our third team for the Crash the Decks Los Angeles debut battle. The one and only Buddy the Barbarian and DJ Luigi!

This duo combines some of the city’s most elite turntablism with a heavy hitter on rhythm duty that also brings both the ear and experience in DJing himself.

Find out for yourself if and can walk away LA’s first Crash the Decks Champions, earning a cash prize and an automatic invite to the 2027 Crash the Decks National Tournament.

Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle - Los Angeles, CA | Exhibition Round

Date: Thursday May 7th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





For our second team, we’re excited to announce none other than .dauria & !This powerhouse pairing brings together a jazz...
04/14/2026

For our second team, we’re excited to announce none other than .dauria & !

This powerhouse pairing brings together a jazz-trained drum specialist with 20 years of experience, , whose credentials include Jazz Studies from , being an alum of the Disney All-American College Band, and teaching at , alongside .entertainment CEO, actor, MC, and DJ .

These 2 will be making their league debut next month and will be aiming for the top spot in LA for our first battle in California!🏆🏆

Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle - Los Angeles, CA | Exhibition Round

Date: Thursday May 7th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





Give it up for and ! This duo’s drummer bridges the gap between LA’s immersive “sound as ceremony”, CT-native and bassi...
04/07/2026

Give it up for and ! This duo’s drummer bridges the gap between LA’s immersive “sound as ceremony”, CT-native and bassist for . His sessoned stage prowess mixed with a decade of DJ experience from the KA native that’s opened for icons such as and headlining major activations from to the .

Come cheer them both on as they prepare to make their league debut and potentially become LA’s first-ever and standing Crash the Decks Champions next month 🏆🏆

Crash the Decks: Drummer and DJ Battle - Los Angeles, CA | Exhibition Round

Date: Thursday May 7th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





The world’s largest and only Drummer and DJ Battle League is coming to Los Angeles 🌴!It’s always exciting for our league...
03/23/2026

The world’s largest and only Drummer and DJ Battle League is coming to Los Angeles 🌴!

It’s always exciting for our league to touch down in a new city, and the excitement continues with our furthest battle out west in none other than sunny California and future home of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Our first exhibition in the city is gonna be a wild kickoff, featuring some of LA’s most talented DJs and drummers looking to not only define what Crash the Decks means on the coast, but to see which of our teams will become the first-ever CTD Champions in the City of Angels ☀️.

Battling Teams

🥁 + 💿
🥁.Calen + Aliǝs💿
🥁 the Barbarian + 💿
🥁.dauria + 💿

Judges

📝
📝
📝
📝

🎤Hosted by

Curated by , Los Angeles’ Crash the Decks Ambassador

🎟️ on sale Friday 3.27.26 @ 11AM PST

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show (cash or card at venue)

🎫 Tickets and more information at www.crashthedecks.com





Super thank you to everyone who came out and supported Round 1 of the 2026 Crash the Decks Tournament in Fargo a few wee...
03/23/2026

Super thank you to everyone who came out and supported Round 1 of the 2026 Crash the Decks Tournament in Fargo a few weeks back. As we always say, at the end of every round, only two teams can advance to the city’s Championship Round this September, and we want to congratulate Pure Vibe & as well as & for advancing to Fargo’s 2026 CTD Championship Round!

On Saturday, May 16th, we host our final qualifying round of the year in North Dakota to determine who will claim the last two slots in the fall. Will the 2025 Crash the Decks Champions win out and continue down the path to becoming the city’s first-ever repeat winners??? Will we see a fresh team take the top spot and build momentum into the 2027 season???

See for yourself in a little over a month.

Battling Teams

🥁Ïo + .official💿
🥁Michael Howey + 💿
🥁bq + 💿

Judges

📝
📝
📝
📝DJ Fog

🎤Hosted by

Curated by , Fargo’s Crash the Decks Ambassador

🎟️ on sale Friday 3.27.26 @ 11AM GMT

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show (cash or card at venue)

🎫 Tickets and more information at www.crashthedecks.com





Fargo, ND | May 2025 📸:
03/14/2026

Fargo, ND | May 2025

📸:

Keeping things fun and funny, we are elated for the good times couldn’t be more excited to introduce a brand new host ke...
03/14/2026

Keeping things fun and funny, we are elated for the good times couldn’t be more excited to introduce a brand new host keeping the show moving for the evening in Moorhead’s own, !

📑 About Marquay 📑

Moorhead, MN resident, comedian, and co-host of .

Competing teams will be scored on the following categories:
• DJ Performance: 10%
• DJ Creativity: 10%
• Drummer Performance: 10%
• Drum Solo: 10%
• Crowd Participation: 20%
• Team Chemistry: 40%

The 2 teams with the highest overall score will advance to Fargo’s Crash the Decks Championship Round this September!

Crash the Decks: National Drummer and DJ Tournament - Fargo, ND | Round 1

Date: Friday March 13th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





We proudly welcome back one of our original sponsors for Fargo’s Crash the Decks: Drummer vs DJ Battles, the only and on...
03/14/2026

We proudly welcome back one of our original sponsors for Fargo’s Crash the Decks: Drummer vs DJ Battles, the only and only Michael Carbone of . If you’re a local drummer looking for equipment or lessons, be sure to check them out!

📑 About Michael Carbone 📑

Michael Carbone is a musician, entrepreneur and former nonprofit director who still does a little consulting.

As a musician, Michael is a drummer who has the pleasure of playing Blues with the Blue Wailers as one of the founding members.

As an entrepreneur, Michael owns a drum shop called Drummer’s Journey, which since it opened, has become a premier store in his region. They welcome students, working professionals, church drummers, educators and even hippies who want to play hand drums in the park. At Drummer’s Journey they provide lessons in store and host top drummers to provide master classes and clinics.

Competing teams will be scored on the following categories:
• DJ Performance: 10%
• DJ Creativity: 10%
• Drummer Performance: 10%
• Drum Solo: 10%
• Crowd Participation: 20%
• Team Chemistry: 40%

Crash the Decks: National Drummer and DJ Tournament - Fargo, ND | Round 1

Date: Friday March 13th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





Back like she never left, we have another mainstay with on the CTD Judges Table.📑 About Amy Swanson 📑Representing Moorh...
03/14/2026

Back like she never left, we have another mainstay with on the CTD Judges Table.

📑 About Amy Swanson 📑

Representing Moorhead, MN, and currently a guitar teacher at .

Competing teams will be scored on the following categories:
• DJ Performance: 10%
• DJ Creativity: 10%
• Drummer Performance: 10%
• Drum Solo: 10%
• Crowd Participation: 20%
• Team Chemistry: 40%

The 2 teams with the highest overall score will advance to Fargo’s Crash the Decks Championship Round this September!

Crash the Decks: National Drummer and DJ Tournament - Fargo, ND | Round 1

Date: Friday March 13th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





We are happy to see a new judge to Crash the Decks, but a veteran to the DJ game. Give a warm welcome to Josey Fog!📑 Abo...
03/14/2026

We are happy to see a new judge to Crash the Decks, but a veteran to the DJ game. Give a warm welcome to Josey Fog!

📑 About DJ Fog 📑

DJ Fog brings over 15 years of experience performing at weddings, college dances, and high-energy events. Known for creating a custom experience for every client, DJ Fog works closely with wedding couples and event planners to design playlists that reflect their style, vision, and crowd. Behind the booth, DJ Fog delivers fun, energy, and excitement, while maintaining a professional, organized approach that keeps events running smoothly. From curated cocktail-hour vibes to packed dance floors, every set is intentionally built to match the moment. Above all, DJ Fog is dedicated to crafting the perfect soundtrack, so your event feels personal, seamless, and unforgettable.

Competing teams will be scored on the following categories:
• DJ Performance: 10%
• DJ Creativity: 10%
• Drummer Performance: 10%
• Drum Solo: 10%
• Crowd Participation: 20%
• Team Chemistry: 40%

The 2 teams with the highest overall score will advance to Fargo’s Crash the Decks Championship Round this September!

Crash the Decks: National Drummer and DJ Tournament - Fargo, ND | Round 1

Date: Friday March 13th 2026 🗓️
Where:
When: Doors at 8PM 🕖

21+

$10 Pre Sale
$20 Day of Show

🎫 Get your pre sale tickets now at www.crashthedecks.com or the link in our bio 🔗





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