Jon Wesley / JWDJ
This is the home base for jon wesley / jwdj. Inside you will find bio info, flyers and photos from past events, a writing portfolio, mixes and regularly updated posts regarding music and culture. I am a digital dj and technology proponent who has been promoting events since 1992 and djing parties since 1995. I love what I do since my life filled with music and meeting new people.
Contact me directly for booking and other services. jon@jonwesleydj.com
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A Good Idea For Music Distribution
An app for iPhone and others that lets you stream a group of songs.
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Digital, Artists, Labels and the Crisis of Plumeting Expectations
Read this great post on Create Digital Music. Nice work.
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Stompy.com Is Back
Just relaunched and I love the new interface. Some digital stores can be so overwhelming. This one is nice and simple.
Have Someone Else Warp Your Ableton Tracks
I haven’t used Ableton since version 3. It was fun but I hated having to warp all the tracks. Now the program is much better (with midi capabilty and much more) and there are stores like dancetracksdigital.com where you can buy Ableton-ready versions. Earlier, after reading some comments on djtechtools.com, I found a service where [...]
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Mini Scratch Turntable
Here’s a little turntable that plugs into your mp3 player and acts as a speaker. You can also do your little scratch thing with it.Dumb? Yes. Should you get me one? Of course.
clipped from www.urbanoutfitters.com
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RIP A Remix Manifesto coming in March
The first “open-source” documentary.
clipped from www3.nfb.ca
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Indaba Music In-Browser Mixing Console
Check out this site for creating music through a web browser.They currently have a remix contest with Yo Yo Ma so you can get your cello on.
clipped from www.indabamusic.com
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Time For An Iphone
I can do this and make beats on it too? What the hell am I waiting for?
clipped from www.youtube.com
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Oblique Strategies
Check out this concept from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt. A cool way to approach your creativity in a different way.From Drawn. The amazing art blog.
clipped from drawn.ca
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I’m In The Insurance Biz
not really but a funny name for a company I think…
clipped from www.jon-wesleyinsurance.com
The Jon-Wesley Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Navigating The new Music Biz
I subscribe to Music Connection Weekly where you can get a lot of useful information regarding the music business and how it’s evolving in these modern times. This article (especially # 7) will give you a good basis for your planning; It can all be applied to dj culture as well.For the creative services [...]
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UB jazzin’ Los Angeles Tonight 11.29.08
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008
6122 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)
Saturday, November 29, 2008 Every Last Saturday 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM 21+ cover: $10.00 music: Jazz, House, Soul Contact Email: info@terencetoy.co
RSVP: http://www.terencetoy.com/weblog/contact/
Venue Information: The Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 6122 Sunset Blvd. @ Gower, just behind Denny’s Hollywood, CA 90028
http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodstudiojazz
http://www.theundergroundbeat.net/wordpress/
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Rip DVD Audio to MP3
Here’s a great tutorial on how to get this to work. I’ve tried before, it ain’t easy.
clipped from www.makeuseof.com
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Alice Russell Free (legal) Download from Six Degrees
Alice Russell, one of the best vocalists in the business has a new album coming out soon. Also look for her on Music Takes Me Up with Mr. Scruff. Damn good stuff.
clipped from www.sixdegreesrecords.com
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3THW Friday 11.21.08
Only three parties left. We’ll be shutting down after our 3 year anniversary party in January. it’s been a great ride and we plan on keeping the website up, posting 3THW mixes and maybe even the occasional party now and then but the 3THW monthly is on its way out so come down and get [...]
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Download Three Classic Steinski Tracks for Free
Save rip time too.
clipped from music.download.com
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4-Track recorder For Iphone/Ipod
The number once reason for me wanting these devices is that I can actually create music on them. Thanks to great apps like idrum and this, I can work out real beats and phrases while I’m stuck waiting for a tow truck to carry away my neglected car. At least I got me some [...]
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