Refuge: Toyacoyah, Thee Joker, DJ Imminent, Ecrylian

July’s Refuge brings you the sounds of Toyacoyah - a master of cutting edge jungle and all manner of bass music with support from three outstanding locals; Thee Joker, DJ Imminent, and Ecrylian.

Refuge returns to The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Company with reinforced sound and an extended night from 8:30PM - 2:30AM.

Toyacoyah is an indigenous DJ that draws inspiration from both ancestral rhythms and modern-day breakbeats, bringing a unique fusion of influences to her DJ sets. This avid record collector began her DJ journey in the late 90s curating beats for a drum n’ bass radio show at the University of Oklahoma. Following graduation, she ventured to Austin, Texas, where she continued pushing the drum n’ bass sound at raves + clubs across Texas, Colorado, California, and even internationally in Brazil.

During her time in Austin, she was one of the original resident DJs for Mental Note, a night dedicated to liquid funk + jazzy drum n’ bass at Plush nightclub. Now residing in Chicago, she’s embarked on a new chapter in her musical journey sharing her passion for the faster tempos she loves with audiences across the Midwest.

Her high-bpm selections have given her the opportunity to play alongside some of her favorite producers including Addison Groove, Andy C, Drumagick, Dwarde, Fabio, LTJ Bukem, Luke Vibert, Random Movement, Roni Size, Sam Binga, and Tim Reaper. Expect to hear the full spectrum of bass sounds in her sets, as she works her way through electro, breaks, juke, jungle, footwork and more.

Refuge aims to provide a safer refuge for all. We reject all forms of aggressive behavior including, Racism, Misogyny, Transphobia, Homophobia, Genderphobia, Religious Bigotry, and hatred or discrimination of any kind. Consent is paramount, please respect the personal space of our patrons and staff. If you, or someone around you is being harassed. Please notify one of our staff immediately. Anyone found in violation of our rules and safer space policy will be removed from the venue.