Portland, OR
Shay Baca

House  ·  Bass  ·  Hip Hop  ·  Top 40  ·  Throwbacks

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About

Music is the
moment.

Shay Baca is a DJ, event curator, and production manager known for creating high-energy, community-driven music experiences. Blending house, bass, hip-hop, EDM, and open-format styles, Shay brings versatility and strong crowd awareness to every performance.

Beyond the DJ booth, Shay produces and promotes events that bring artists, fans, and venues together. As the founder and resident DJ behind community-focused events like House Wednesday and Open Decks, Shay has built platforms that support emerging DJs while cultivating vibrant nightlife spaces.

With experience performing at nightclubs, festivals, private events, weddings, and corporate functions, Shay combines musical intuition with professional event production to deliver memorable experiences both on and off the stage.

Dance Hip-Hop EDM Open Format Weddings Corporate Private Events
Shay Baca
Experience

Built on the
stage.

Years of stages, cities, and crowds.

Clubs & Bars

  • 2nd Street Bar Gresham, OR
  • 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill Vancouver, WA
  • Afterlife Portland, OR
  • Ashtown Brewery Longview, WA
  • Below by Botanist Portland, OR
  • Bible Club Portland, OR
  • Big Legrowski Portland, OR
  • Bombs Away Cafe Corvallis, OR
  • Calle 6 Night Club Portland, OR
  • Candy Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Capacity Social Club Portland, OR
  • Capitol Bar & Lounge Portland, OR
  • Church Bar Portland, OR
  • Club Detour Portland, OR
  • Club Euphoria Portland, OR
  • District Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Elevate Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Forbidden Club Portland, OR
  • Fuego Latin Club Keizer, OR
  • Goodfoot Lounge Portland, OR
  • Hitop Bar Portland, OR
  • Holocene Portland, OR
  • Hoda Restaurant Portland, OR
  • Jaja PDX Portland, OR
  • Jungle Bar Portland, OR
  • Kaya Cocktail Bar Portland, OR
  • L'Echelle Portland, OR
  • Luna Bar Portland, OR
  • Lustre Pearl Portland, OR
  • Margarita Factory Happy Valley, OR
  • Mayhem Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Mighty Moe's Tanker Portland, OR
  • Opaline Portland, OR
  • Pacific Standard Portland, OR
  • Rainbow City Portland, OR
  • River Pig Saloon Portland, OR
  • Sanctuary Club Portland, OR
  • Seven Nightclub Bend, OR
  • Silver Star Longview, WA
  • Sing Fay Lounge Monmouth, OR
  • Sip & Spin Restaurant Portland, OR
  • Soho House Portland, OR
  • Solstice Portland, OR
  • Spark Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Stratus Nightclub Portland, OR
  • Sugar Hill Bar Portland, OR
  • The Aura Portland, OR
  • The Den Portland, OR
  • The Get Down Portland, OR
  • The Gold Club Milwaukie, OR
  • The Hippie Museum Eugene, OR
  • The Keepspace Portland, OR
  • The Night Deposit Salem, OR
  • Triple Nickel Pub Portland, OR
  • Victoria Bar Portland, OR
  • White Owl Social Portland, OR

Concert Venues & Festivals

  • 45 East (Both Stages) Portland, OR
  • Realm Portland, OR
  • North Warehouse Portland, OR
  • Wonderlove Portland, OR
  • Melody Event Center Portland, OR
  • Oregon Country Fair Veneta, OR
  • Stage 722 Portland, OR
  • The Annual Campout Festival Ashland, OR
  • The Shift Festival Grass Valley, CA
  • Independence Riverview Amphitheater

Shared stages with:

SidepieceOdd MobShipwrek James HypeDr. FreschWax Motif MatrodaSNBRNSippy Hayden JamesThe Funk HuntersBoogie T MembaDestructoAustin Millz AZZECCAEkaliSicKick Carter CruiseNick VansPauly D VavoBoloum.. NalaAhee B2B StylusTBad Boy Bill DJ LexSLLash & Doppe
Open Format

Hip-Hop / Rap, R&B, Top Hits, 90s–2015 Throwbacks, Pop, 60s–80s Groove / Funk, 90s Alternative, Rock, Reggae

Global & Urban

Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Moombahton, Latin

Dance & Electronic

Tech House, Bass House, G-House, Afro House, EDM, Bass, Dubstep, Trap, Nu Disco, Lofi and more

Ability to play any type of music with notice.

Notable Experience

  • Festival & large concert venue experience
  • Weddings & private events
  • Corporate events
  • High school dances
  • Portland Fashion Show
  • Portland Summer Night Festival
  • Ice Cream Festival
  • Halloweentown
  • DJ for rap artists & comedians' live shows
  • Booked for over 650 gigs since 2022

Skills

  • Proven track record of high ticket sales
  • Social media event promotion
  • Expert crowd reading & vibe adjustment
  • Performed for audiences of 2,800+
  • Weekly lineup curation & promotion for Nova PDX
  • PA system available upon request
Events
Weekly Event

House
Wednesday

Venue Nova PDX
Night Every Wednesday
Cover Free before 10pm - $5 after
7:00 – 9:00 PM & 1:00 – 2:00 AM
Open Decks
All skill levels welcome. Any genre. Get on the decks.
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
House Wednesday
A rotating cast of 4 DJs every week. New faces, new sounds, every time.
Want to play the main event? Apply here →
Open Decks

Get On The Decks.

Session 1
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Session 2
1:00 – 2:00 AM
20-minute slots per DJ
Names selected by wheel randomizer every 15 minutes
Increase your chances of playing by coming on time
Any genre welcome
Equipment
CDJ-3000s & DJM-900NXS2
Headphones available if needed
You Need
Rekordbox USB
Bring a flash drive prepared in Rekordbox
Venue
Nova PDX
722 E Burnside — Enter through Low Bar, go upstairs
Why play?
  • Practice on a real club stage with pro gear
  • Get video footage of your set
  • Build your name in Portland's DJ community
  • Earn a spot in the main event lineup
Hosted by Shay Baca · Visuals by afterfeelings
Shows

Upcoming
dates.

See an open date? Get in touch →

🌷 March
Wed 3/04
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 3/06
45 East SIPPY
10–11:15PM
Wed 3/11
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Sat 3/14
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Tue 3/17
Wonderlove St. Patty Party
9PM–12AM
Wed 3/18
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 3/20
Bible Club
6:30–9:30PM
Fri 3/20
White Owl Social
10PM–2AM
Sat 3/21
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Wed 3/25
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Sat 3/28
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
🌸 April
Wed 4/01
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 4/03
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Sat 4/04
White Owl Social
10PM–2AM
Mon 4/06
SoHo House
6PM–10PM
Wed 4/08
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 4/10
Open for Booking
Sat 4/11
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Tue 4/14
Benson Hotel Doc Marten Gala
5:30PM–11PM
Wed 4/15
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 4/17
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Sat 4/18
Silver Star Flow Party
TBD
Wed 4/22
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7–9PM
Fri 4/24
Bible Club
6:30–9:30PM
Sat 4/25
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Wed 4/29
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7–9PM
🌼 May
Fri 5/01
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Sat 5/02
White Owl Social
10PM–2AM
Wed 5/06
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 5/08
Open for Booking
Sat 5/09
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Wed 5/13
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 5/15
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Sat 5/16
Open for Booking
Wed 5/20
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 5/22
Open for Booking
Sat 5/23
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Wed 5/27
Open Decks & House Wednesday
7PM–2AM
Fri 5/29
River Pig Saloon
9:30PM–2:30AM
Sat 5/30
Open for Booking
Videos

House Wednesday / Open Decks
Archive.

Every Wednesday, recorded. Watch the full sets or share a night with someone who missed it.

Mixes

Listen In.

A selection of recorded sets — house, bass, and everything in between.

58:42
House Wednesday Vol. 12
House  ·  Nov 2024
1:12:08
Late Night Bass
Bass  ·  Oct 2024
45:20
Summer Rooftop Set
Top 40 / Hip Hop  ·  Aug 2024
2:04:15
Deep House Drive
Deep House  ·  Jul 2024
All Mixes on SoundCloud →
Booking

Let's make
something.

Available for club nights, private events, weddings, corporate events, and more. Get in touch and let's talk about making your event unforgettable.

shaybaca.music@gmail.com

I typically respond within 24 hours.