Persona is a Pittsburgh party and DJ collective bridging a dynamic space between the golden age of raving and an ever evolving underground dance culture. Dave Clevr’s career began in 1998 as a Pittsburgh based DJ and promoter, shaped by the 1990s underground rave scene. In 1999, his residency “Flytrap” at the infamous club Rosebud was a breakout success launching house, breaks and techno onto the steel city club scene for the first time, drawing 400-500 club kids every Friday night. He’s been energizing dance floors ever since. Repeat Offender started Persona by throwing a series of underground parties channeling the energy of the early 2000s rave scene. Their sound is underpinned by thumping techno intertwined with notes of house, breaks, and electro. Ron Mist (gov name Dylan Kersten) is a Pittsburgh DJ with a big love for dancing and inspiring others to find joy in dancing freely. He’s been spinning in clubs since 2021, starting out as a house producer/DJ. Since then, his sound has shifted to mostly techno after having a spiritual experience at a Claude Young Jr set at Spirit Lodge in 2022. While he has a love for many sub-genres, you can expect his sets to be percussive, deep, and weave in and out of 4-on-the-floor and breaks.
