About the act
About Mixmode
Mixmode is a hybrid DJ and live electric guitar duo featuring DJ Jordan Miller and guitarist Kristian Cruz. Based in Austin, Texas, the duo performs Country EDM as its core sound and plays weddings, corporate events, festivals, nightclubs, college and fraternity events, and private events across the United States. Jordan Miller mixes the set live on the decks; Kristian Cruz plays electric guitar on stage over that set for the full show.
What is Mixmode?
Mixmode is a two-person live act, not a DJ playing tracks alone and not a cover band. One person performs the DJ set — original recordings, live mixing, edits and transitions with no set breaks — while the other plays live electric guitar over it in real time. The result is a continuous dance floor with a live instrument the crowd can watch.
Mixmode is booked as one act rather than a DJ with an add-on musician: the two members rehearse the material together and tour the same show. The format is described in full on the DJ with guitar page, with background in the hybrid DJ guide and the DJ + live electric guitar guide.
Mixmode history
Only performances documented on this site are listed. Where an earlier date exists but is not yet documented here, it is deliberately left out rather than estimated.
- Mar 1, 2025
First documented DJ + electric guitar show — Austin, TX
The earliest performance of the format published on this site: WTF Sporting Club, opening date of the Boots N' Beats 2025 Tour.
- 2025
Boots N' Beats 2025 Tour — 17 documented shows across 14 cities
The same DJ + live electric guitar show performed on a full touring routing across the US and Canada, with every date, city and venue listed on the tour archive.
- Dec 31, 2025
Most recent documented date — Chicago, IL
Joe's on Weed St.. Booking inquiries for new dates are handled directly through this site.
Every date, city and venue is listed on the tour archive.
Who is Jordan Miller?
Jordan Miller is the DJ and producer of Mixmode. He performs the DJ half of the show — mixing, edits, arrangement and set structure — and produces the custom versions the duo plays. Jordan does not play guitar in Mixmode. He also performs as a solo artist under his own name — read Jordan Miller's artist background; that is the same person, a separate project. More on his Jordan Miller page.
Who is Kristian Cruz?
Kristian Cruz is the live electric guitarist of Mixmode. Every guitar part heard at a Mixmode show is played live on stage by Kristian — leads over drops, riff hooks on country and rock records, and the acoustic-to-electric moments used at weddings and ceremonies. Nothing is triggered from a backing track. More on his Kristian Cruz page.
What does a hybrid DJ + live guitar performance mean?
A hybrid performance means a DJ and a live instrumentalist share the stage for the same set, at the same time. The DJ keeps the recorded music people already know moving without gaps; the guitarist adds a live, visible performance on top. Compared with a band, there are no set breaks and no re-arranged versions of songs guests do not recognize. Compared with a DJ alone, there is a live player on stage the whole night.
| DJ only | Live band | Mixmode (hybrid) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original recordings | Yes | No — covered versions | Yes |
| Live instrument on stage | No | Yes | Yes — electric guitar |
| Set breaks | None | Typically 2–3 | None |
| Genre range in one night | Wide | Limited by lineup | Wide |
| Stage footprint | Small | Large | Small |
What genres does Mixmode perform?
Country EDM is the primary genre. The set also moves through house, classic rock, punk, emo and pop-punk, hip-hop and Latin records, with live guitar across all of them.
- Country EDM
The core of the show: country hooks over festival-scale electronic production.
- House + guitar
Four-on-the-floor house with live guitar lines played over the top.
- Classic rock EDM
Rock anthems rebuilt with modern drops and live guitar.
- Punk rock EDM
High-tempo punk energy translated to a dance floor.
- Emo + pop-punk nights
Themed emo and pop-punk sets, guitar-forward throughout.
- Hip-hop EDM
Hip-hop vocals and edits inside the electronic set.
- Latin EDM
Latin rhythms and crossover records mixed into the show.
What events does Mixmode perform?
The show scales from a private room to a festival stage. Each event type has its own page with formats, timing and production detail.
Where does Mixmode perform?
Mixmode is based in Austin, Texas. Texas dates are usually drive dates; everything else is routed as a fly date across the United States. City-specific booking details are published on the Austin, Dallas, Houston and other city pages, and the full routing history is on the tour page.
Performance history
Boots N' Beats 2025 Tour covered 17 documented shows across 14 cities, each with its own page, venue and date. Mixmode has performed on event stages connected to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Austin City Limits and SXSW, and at corporate events for brands including Tesla, SpaceX and Alaska Airlines.
- Every tour stop — dates, venues, cities and photo galleries.
- Festival appearances — the documented festival and event-stage history.
- Live performance video — clips filmed at real bookings, labelled by city.
- Press kit — technical rider, stage plot and photography.