DJ Chuck Wren

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1989 - Present

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DJ Chuck Wren is a foundational figure in the Midwestern ska and reggae community. Based in Chicago, he is the founder of Jump Up Records (established 1993) and the host of the 'Everything Off-Beat' radio program, which has aired since 1989. For decades, Wren has been a vital link for the Wisconsin underground scene, frequently DJing at Milwaukee venues such as Mad Planet and the Miramar Theatre, and providing a label home for various regional acts. His influence as a curator, promoter, and record label head has helped sustain the ska subculture throughout the Upper Midwest for over thirty years.

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