A man sitting on a park bench in front of a tree and a brick building, holding a drink and wearing sunglasses.

MEET JIM

DJ Jim Frick is a Minneapolis-based DJ and music curator whose work bridges club culture and large-scale event environments. With nearly twenty years in audio and nightlife, he’s shaped sound for dance floors, listening rooms, and immersive spaces, from late-night club sets to conference lounges and branded listening bars.

Alongside his DJ work, Jim has spent those same years working with luxury audio brands and sound systems, staying close to how music is produced and played back. That background informs his DJing with thoughtful pacing, warm textures, and selections that build a mood without resorting to the obvious.

From small rooms to big moments.

Jim provides soundtracks for club nights, private events, and weddings with a focus on atmosphere, energy, and thoughtful music curation. Each event’s music is built around the tracks and genres that matter most to the client, creating an experience that feels considered and personal rather than a recycled playlist. His approach is shaped by years of playing both small rooms and large events, giving him the ability to guide the night with confidence.

Every booking begins with a conversation about the client’s taste, the mood they want, and the moments that matter most. That collaboration shapes everything from ceremony selections and cocktail-hour playlists to dinner ambience and the direction of the dance floor.

Poster for an event featuring a stylized, colorful illustration of a human face with textured patterns in the eyes and face. The event is titled 'Order and Chaos Club,' scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at the Zhore Daring Mpls, with music including club, lounge, and DJ performances. The poster highlights dance, electro, house, techno, disco, and bangers, with performers McGinnis, Dedicated Enemy, Pour Hommes, Amy Pickett, and Jim Frick.

Event poster for an outdoor yoga gathering called 'Etersky' featuring Slamdunkapher (purr) and Jim Frick on Saturday, September 27 from 9 PM to 1 AM at Bar Harmony, 501 NE 1st Ave alley, with wine, snacks, and ambiance.

RECENT GIGS

Advertising poster for a weekly event at 2923 Girard Avenue, Minneapolis, featuring performances by Slamdunkapher, Jim Frick, Girl Blunt, and others, every Sunday from 10am to 2am on December 1st with no cover charge.

Flyer for Bizarre, a music event at Zhona Darling in Minneapolis, featuring D. Frequency, TML, and Jim Frick, scheduled for December 20th from 9pm to 2am with a $10 entry fee.

Flyer for a dance party called 'Blue Riders' with a retro 80s vibe, featuring blue and purple tones, stars, and silhouettes of people dancing, scheduled for January 24 at Palmer's Bar, free entry.

A colorful party invitation featuring two women with artistic makeup and trendy sunglasses, surrounded by doodle-style decorations, with text indicating a save-the-date for a party on Saturday, June 22nd from 6 to 9 pm, hosted by co-owners, with DJ Jim Frick.

PAST EVENTS & PARTIES

TED & TEDNeXT [2023 - Present]

Jim contributes ongoing music programming for TED and TEDNext activations, curating soundtracks for lounges, sponsor installations, and social spaces. He also programs vinyl and CD listening bars and designs and builds the playback systems used throughout each activation.

This work occupies a space between DJ, music curator, and technical audio lead, shaping tone for thousands of attendees and matching the energy and flow of each environment.
DOG POUND [2018 - 2019]

DOG POUND was an all-out, no-rules monthly party known for big energy, sharp pivots, and a crowd that thrived on spontaneity. The night embraced unpredictability and celebrated anything that pushed beyond the expected.
FRIED [2014 - 2019]

FRIED was a monthly, all-vinyl summer series held on the Kitty Cat Klub patio. Its focus was outsider sounds including post-punk, goth, wave, downtempo, and other offbeat selections with hazy atmosphere. Billed as the ultimate weekend chill-out, FRIED became a staple decompression session for those in the know.
WHY NOT? [2017 - 2018]

WHY NOT? was a collective of DJs centered on house and techno with an emphasis on momentum, groove, and community. Sets highlighted modern club sounds with a shared goal of creating open, welcoming energy on the dance floor.
REAL FUN (FIRST AVENUE) [2014 - 2015]

Real Fun was a weekly Saturday night project created by Jim and Minneapolis stalwart DJ TML (FKA Sovietpanda). The night revolved around bass-heavy selections, leftfield techno, and off-center party jams. Its mission was to highlight local DJs, encourage adventurous sets, and deliver exactly what the name promised: real fun without pretense.
WAK LYF [2011 - 2013]

WAK LYF was a collective of DJs dedicated to bringing internet culture into real life. The project blended online microgenres, club mutations, rap edits, and everything in between, creating a chaotic and joyful cross-section of the digital underground.
The collective was featured in VICE, which highlighted its role in shaping Minneapolis’ leftfield music landscape.