How a DJ + Live Guitar Set Works on a Brand Stage: Notes From Red Bull Austin Race Nights

Photo: Sam Wilkinson

A DJ plus a live guitarist is two performers sharing one booth and one sound system. At Red Bull Austin Race Nights on October 24, 2026, MIXMODE ran exactly that setup: Jordan Miller on the decks at a Red Bull booth, Kristian Cruz on live electric guitar beside him, a video wall behind them. Photos and video are on the Red Bull Austin Race Nights recap, photos and video.

What the act needs on stage

• A booth or table for the decks. At Race Nights it was the brand's own flight-case booth, which also carried the branding.
• Power at the booth. For the DJ gear, and for the guitarist's rig.
• One sound system. The guitar runs into the same system as the DJ, so the room hears one mix.
• Room to move. The guitarist does not stand still. A clear stretch of stage beside the booth lets him come forward to the crowd.

What the guitar adds

The DJ keeps the room moving with no gaps. The guitar gives people something to watch, and something to film. On a brand stage that matters: the booth carries the logo, and the performance carries the attention.

What a brand team should send

The date, the venue, the stage size, whether production is in-house, and the expected crowd. That is enough to quote and to plan the set.

Red Bull Austin Race Nights was a Red Bull event. MIXMODE was booked to perform.

FAQ

Does the guitarist play the whole set? The guitar is played over the DJ set in real time, song by song, so it is part of the show from start to finish.

Can MIXMODE use our stage branding? Yes. At Red Bull Austin Race Nights the duo played from the brand's own booth.

How do we book? Use the contact page or see DJ with live guitar.