DJ Ray Velasquez on the Lazer, New York, and his history behind the decks

DJ Ray Velasquez is familiar to anyone who ever listened to the Lazer late on Saturday nights in the ’90s. Driving to and from the bars or hanging out, you most likely heard his program, “Nocturnal Transmissions,” which introduced many a Midwestern kid to the realm of electronic music outside the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim. Additionally, as part of Mondo Disco, Velasquez performed live around Lawrence and Kansas City. In recent years, Velasquez has worked out of New York City, rocking it for everyone from basement bars to poolside in the Hamptons. He returns to Lawrence on Friday, September 2, at the Replay for the Sanctuary Sunset Soiree (a matinee show from 6 to 9 p.m.). He also hits Kansas City at Czar on Saturday, September 3, for Mondo Disco 2011. He was cool enough to speak with us via e-mail about his history behind the decks.