The 5 Best Local DJs Around Summit County

Local DJs are the heartbeat of Summit County’s nightlife—curating mood, shaping dance floors, and driving community energy when the sun goes down. In the Best of Summit contest, the winners in the Local DJ/Musician category stood out for style, originality and the ability to make every show feel like an event. Here’s a look at three acts that are defining what it means to be a local DJ in Summit, Colorado.

Don Fuego

Don Fuego is the DJ duo of Mahdi Torabinejad and Corey Van Aken, operating out of Silverthorne. What makes them notable isn’t just their mixes—it’s their commitment to pushing Summit’s electronic scene forward. Though Don Fuego is relatively new (the project started around a year before the 2024 Best of Summit results), both collaborators have been part of the regional music landscape for much longer. Their blend includes original tracks, remixes, live singing and instruments. They emphasize energy, visuals and performance theatrics—adding “stunts” and interactive moments into their sets. These aren’t just DJ shows—they’re multimedia experiences built around community.

Between Realms

Between Realms is a more underground, genre-blending presence in Summit’s DJ community. While details are less publicly documented compared to some peers, they’re known for bringing bass, house and electronic mixes to wellness events and late-night sets alike. Their involvement in events like Ecstatic Dance in Dillon indicates a style that’s immersive, spiritual, and dance-driven—less about spotlight and more about shared energy. Their performances seem to lean into rehearsal of mood, flow and crowd connection rather than big production.

DJ Littlefoot

DJ Littlefoot, based in Breckenridge, leans eclectic—melding house music, hip-hop, bass, and experimental textures, appearing at resort events, parties and club nights. The sound reflects both global electronic influences and High Country sensibilities. In other words, expect DJ Littlefoot to shift hues in their sets—one moment deep, atmospheric; the next, heavy with rhythm and pulse.

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