Biography of Jon Hester |  |
As a dancer, musician, and DJ/producer, Jon Hester is a fan of electronic music from both sides of the decks. He embraces tracks suited for the mood at hand, walking a line between techno purism and the raw energy of a moody dance floor. His sets include anything from energetic techno and jacking house to hypnotic vibes complimented with outboard effects and live saxophone. With an engaging presence, a sense of groove, and a knack for telling a story, he works any room until it sweats, a true showman and man of the people.
While DJing in Minneapolis, USA, he launched his own party concept called Convergence. Acting as creative director, promoter, designer, host, and resident DJ, he produced a series of memorable dance music events focused on house and techno, with additional contributions by installation artists, painters, and clothing designers. After a stint in Barcelona managing an uncompromising event space and some of the best events of off Sónar 2010, Jon relocated to Berlin. He has since joined Andrew Grant in running EDEC music outlet, serving up underground heat for DJ's who know... |