May 16, 2008

Last Night a DJ Saved My Life

Mobile DJ David VanArsdale

There’s something irresistible about a DJ in hot pants. Especially when he’s spinning a Miami Sound Machine-Biggie-electronica mix atop a lifeguard stand on Krog.

That’s what mix master David VanArsdale will be doing this summer.

Fans know him as DVA or Beachtitti during the summer, when he plays bashes for Decatur Social Club, Faster Mustache, and Corndogorama. Now, catch him in guerrilla solo mode at random pop-up shows (or for hire) throughout Cabbagetown, Midtown, and South Fulton.

DVA’s tastes are eclectic — Purple Ribbon All-Stars’s “Kryptonite” over obscure French pop; Chromeo’s “Needy Girl” running into Salt-n-Pepa’s “Push It,” or a run of Marvin Gaye meshed with European dance music. His presentation? Unique. Yes, that’s Hawaiian Tropic you smell. Oil-soaked sheets laid over air vents is a scene-setting trademark, along with the Brazilian nut huggers.

Just keep your shorts on.

DVA (davidvanarsdale@gmail.com). Preview a mix online at beachtitti.com. Next show, Saturday, May 17, 11 p.m., at Masquerade, 695 North Avenue, Poncey-Highland (404-577-8178).