A monthlong residency would be an impressive run for any DJ, but James Whetzel can lay claim to a gig that’s lasted a whopping 26 years. Not only was the length of his tenure unique—the venue was too: Seattle Center’s International Fountain.
The fountain debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair, so for almost half of its existence, Whetzel has been making mixes to accompany the iconic, dynamic water feature. And thanks to the magic of the internet, you don’t even need to be in Lower Queen Anne to hear his work.
His fountain tunes can be found on Mixcloud for a symbiotic soundtrack to flowing water anywhere: ocean waves, a babbling brook, or
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