Gant Garrard (pronounced Jerrod) aka Gant-Man was introduced to the turntables by his older brother and learned how to count beats and blend records at the young age of 5. He was ready to share his talent with the world beginning at age 10 when the program director gave him his own mixshow on a college radio station in Chicago (WKKC 89.3 FM) where he mixed from 1989 through 1997.
At age 14, his first residency was at a roller rink "The Rink Fitness Factory" from 1994 to 1996 where he exposed his House tracks to a large south side audience which helped shape the Juke House sound.
in 1995, Gant produced his first EP for Dance Mania Records titled "Its About Time" which spawned the Chicago underground smash "3 Blind Mice" which was built around the theme music from "The Three Stooges" television show. He became known in Chicago as the "Youngest Professional DJ" and is recognized as being one of the main key innovators of Ghetto House/Juke. This EP was followed by several EP's and mixtapes sold locally.
In 1998, Gant alongside DJ Puncho coined the word "Juke" by saying it on House tracks and mixtapes which spawned the genre of "Juke House" music. That year, Gant also began releasing House music EP's under the pseudonym "Gant Garrard" to separate his Juke music tracks from his House music tracks.
At age 18, he began to travel, playing both the rave and club circuits in Chicago, the U.S., as well as in Europe. In 1998-99 Gant toured with Paul Johnson playing in France, Belgium and Switzerland, which prepared him for his summer 2000 residency in Ibiza at El Divino alongside Paul.
Gant was the assistant producer with Grammy Award winning remixer Maurice Joshua on R&B group Destiny's Child remixes which landed him his breakthrough remix in 2005. This made Gant the first Juke House producer to have a Juke remix on a major label with a major artist with his official remix of Beyonce's "Check On It" feat. Slim Thug on Sony/Columbia Records.
In 2006, Gant produced a smash remix of Chicago House/Techno legend Cajmere aka Green Velvet's "Shake & Pop" single which sold the most downloads on the "Shake & Pop" EP. Gant continues to collaborate with the Cajual Records family to this day.
Since then, Gant produced with the Fool's Gold Records family releasing the club smash "Juke Dat Girl" single and remixing Kid Sister singles, "Damn Girl" and "Pro Nails" feat. Kanye West. He also produced her next single "Switchboard" featuring Gant rapping on the 2nd verse in 2008.
Gant performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago that year with Kid Sister. After, Gant bacame Kid Sister's tour dj travelling to New York for CMJ, Brazil for the Nokia Trendz Festival, Vancouver, B.C. and Miami for the Winter Music Conference. This tour was followed by solo gigs in Paris, Brazil, Alberta, San Franscisco, Portland, Albuquerque, Denver, and New York.
Most recently, Gant performed as a guest along side Green Velvet at North Coast Music Festival doing his "Percolator" remix. His track, "Juke Dat Girl" is featured in the latest Tyler Perry's movie "Peeples" released in May of 2013. Gant also performed at Electric Daisy Carnival during it's debut in the Chicagoland area in May of 2013. You never know what to expect from the talented Gant or where his music might appear.
DJ Gant-Man track "Juke Dat Girl" featured in the latest Tyler Perry movie!
Hey fans! Listen for my track, "Juke Dat Girl", in Tyler Perry's latest movie "Peeples"!!
- Jul, 03 TaBu Lounge
- Jul, 13 Evil Olive
- Jul, 20 The Art Gallery
- Jul, 24 Crocodile Lounge
- Jul, 26 Ohm Night Club
- Aug, 24 Evil Olive
- Sep, 20 TaBu Lounge
- Sep, 21 "My House" Music Festival
- Oct, 25 Primary Night Club
- Feb, 25 Boiler Room TV
- May, 02 the MID
- May, 16 Chicago Cultural Center
- May, 29 Grandbar
- Jan, 12 Toyko Beat
- Feb, 05 Las Palmas Nightclub
- Feb, 11 Smart Bar
TaBu Lounge
TaBu Presents....
The Star Spangled BANGER! Pre 4th of July Juke party with DJ Funk, DJ Gant-Man, Gene Hunt
9 pm until 2 am
$10 (Ladies free until midnight)
21 and up
6915 W. Pershing
Stickney, Illinois 60402
Evil Olive
- A New Journey In Nightlife Begins Next Saturday, July 13th.
React Presents:
Dayhota of Superjane, A Gene Hunt Birthday Dj Set, A Gemini Club Dj Set, Striz and Mr Bobby on a Void Soundsystem
In The Backroom:
DJ Gant-Man, Molly Bass, DJ White Owl, Kite and Eats Alive.
Evil Olive
1551 W. Division St
Chicago, Il
Tickets and More Information
The Art Gallery
Lights Out (Drill Team Pro, MBM & The UnderGround Presents The Unofficial City Lights After Party)
Trap, Booty, Bass and Juke Music!
30,000 watts to go ham to
Audio & Visuals By Event Horizon &
Willy Wompa .
Live art by Con Artist Art Gallery
DJ Gant-Man aka General Juke |Chicago
18 & up
$7 night of
$5 with City Lights Ticket stub
doors at 10:30 pm
The Art Gallery
1111 Godfrey
Grand Rapids Mi
Crocodile Lounge
THE OFFICIAL HOUSE OF SOL PRE-PARTY
Join us on Wednesday, July 24th as we kick-off this summer's House of Sol!
Featuring....
DJ GANT-MAN
Ed Nine
CzBoogie
Mr. West
Mero
Paparazzi
Carlos Vazquez
Crocodile Chicago
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
9pm - 2am
21+ to enter
No cover
Drink specials all night
Free pizza w/ drink purchase!
Ohm Night Club
The official House of Sol after-party @ Ohm ft. DJ Gant-Man, Source One, & Mero... say "House of Sol' at the door and get in free til' 1am
OHM is the hottest nightclub located in the heart of Wicker Park and Bucktown on the six corners of North, Damen, and Milwaukee. Long after sunset, OHM becomes one of Chicago's hottest nightlife experiences with table service, the sickest DJs, and beautiful people in the city. Open exclusively for playboys and playgirls til 5:00AM.
!958 W. North Ave.
Chicago, Il 60622
Evil Olive
Gantman, Lego, Dj Earl of Tek Life, David Sabat, Hollywood Holt, Kenny Ray, Mr. West, Kite and The Clout Collective Djs at Evil Olive 1551 W. Division. House Music, Trap and Juke and in 2 Rooms of Music.
TaBu Lounge
TaBu Presents:
Special guest DJ for the night is Gant-Man beating the box!!!!
9 pm until 2 am
$10 (Ladies free until midnight)
21 and up
6915 W. Pershing
Stickney, Illinois 60402
"My House" Music Festival
The MHMF is a one-day music event celebrating the origins, growth and popularity of the House music movement. The festival takes place in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Pilsen and will begin at 12:00 pm and conclude at 9:00pm. This event packs the stage with 10 DJ’s playing different types of House music, such as Swing, Deep, Ghetto, Chicago, Disco, Hard, Hip, Latin and Progressive House.
Along with the extensive styles of music playing throughout the day, Five of Chicago best food trucks will be located on the West Side of the festival for your dining enjoyment. Festivalgoers can also take advantage of different Merchandise vendors selling everything from jewelry, clothing, and shoes to record collections.
Date: Saturday September 21st
Time: 12pm-9 pm
Location: Pilsen (16th st From Newberry to Morgan)
Age: ALL AGE EVENT
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation
KIDS UNDER 12 FREE
Facebook.com/myhousemusicfest
DJ Line Up (ONE MAIN STAGE)
GANTMAN
www.soundcloud.com/djgantman
www.facebook.com/gantmangarrard
CZR
www.facebook.com/czrfanpage
ED9
www.facebook.com/eddy.djednine
BOI JEANIUS
www.soundcloud.com/boijeanius
SKYLER MENDOZA
www.soundcloud.com/skylermendoza
PRESTO
www.facebook.com/originalpresto
IGGY
www.midnight-rockers.com
JAZZY LITE
www.facebook.com/Jazzylite
SYKO
www.soundcloud.com/syko-1
MDOK
www.soundcloud.com/djmdok
SIGMA
www.soundcloud.com/djsigma
& More
Photobooth: GlitterGuts will be running a free Photobooth from 4-9pm
MERCHANDISE VENDORS:
The Smoking Buddha Shop
No Manches Clothing Co.
Mano y Metal: Hand-Crafted Jewelry with an Industrial Edge
Smoktiques Custom Glass
Pacha Love
Mercancia Ramirez
FOOD:
Dia De Los Tamales
El Campeon Pina Coladas
& More
MEDIA COVERAGE
- The Red Eye Chicago
- UIC Radio
& MORE
OFFICIAL SPONSOR:
Harbee Liquors & Tavern Est.1878
https://www.facebook.com/HarbeeLiquorsTavern1878
Primary Night Club
Friday, Oct. 25th Primary Presents: Juke Till You Die with DJ Funk, Gant-Man & DJ Urban!!!
5 W Divison
Chicago, IL. 60610
Doors 10pm | 21+
NO DRESS CODE
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/171347856401262/
www.primarychi.com
contact info@primarychi.com for bottle service
Address: 5 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone:(312) 888-2471
Tickets and More Information
Boiler Room TV
Boriler Room TV & Dance Mania Chicago Ghetto House series with DJ Gant-Man, DJ Deeon, Jammin Gerald and Robert Armani playing live on www.boilerroom.tv
the MID
Chicago Cultural Center
Wired Fridays at Chicago Cultural Center
Grandbar
Gant's monthly residency starting May 29, 2014 at Grandbar
Toyko Beat
Juke Bouce Werk presents Rocksteady
Toyko Beat
319 E. 2nd st.
Los Angeles, CA. 90012
Las Palmas Nightclub
Urban Union Blackout Event
Las Palmas nightclub
1118 S Main St, Rockford, Illinois 61101
Smart Bar
Strictly 90's
-
Juke Dat Juke Dat29 playsGant-Man & DJ...https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/36985/1381257215.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/36985/1381257215.mp3Juke Dat Juke Dat
-
Do The Trap Dance106 plays40oz. Profits & Orville Kline feat. DJ Gant-Man Buyhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/26244/Do_The_Trap_Dance.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/26244/Do_The_Trap_Dance.mp3Do The Trap Dance
-
Gant-Man performs "Juke Dat Juke Dat" at Pitchfork Music FestivaGant-Man Performs "Juke Dat Juke Dat" live at Pitchfork Music Festival 2014 during DJ Spinn & TekLife DJ set. -
Trap vs. Juke VI at Concord Music HallDJ Gant-Man plays Trap vs. Juke VI in Chicago along with Party Favor, Porn and Chicken and Zebo
