Photo by Ingrid Laubach
Danny Masterson is slowly but surely breaking away from his television persona of That 70s Show's Hyde.
However, with a beer bottle in his hand and a straight face, he still has that cool guy vibe and loves music just like his famous character.
Masterson played a DJ set at the NX35 Music Conferette yesterday. He said he never plans out what he'll play but wanted to put on some dance-worthy, indie music for fans going to his show.
He began DJing in 1997 out of "necessity."
"I've been DJing forever because it's sort of my fun thing to do," he said.
Masterson said he couldn't find a DJ or music he could identify with or listen to over and over again. This is when he decided to become his own music maker and started to spin his own beats and put together his own songs.
He's always been a music fan but said he never had the patience to be in an actual band or play an instrument. "I'm not talented enough to be a rock star, but being a DJ is kind of like being a fake rock star," Masterson said.
Besides checking out Denton locals and friends Matthew and the Arrogant Sea later Saturday night, Masterson said the Flaming Lips show was going to be one of the highlights of NX35.
"I've seen them play five or six times, but all the times I saw them they were just the greatest shows," he said. "Their live performances shows their a real rock band."
He was also planning on seeing The Black Angels and Kiss Away Trail while in town.
Masterson is no stranger to Denton. He is friends with local bands and has caught some shows in town when he plays in Dallas. He said he likes the "cool vibe" of the mom and pop shops and the Square.
"It's an amazing place," Masterson said. "I'll make sure to stop by next time I play in Dallas."
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