For over 2 years, DJ JON's "Hip Hop Dance Night" at The
Better End in Portland was the biggest dance night Portland
had ever seen, until 2001 when Jon began performing weekly
at The Asylum on Saturday nights, simulcast on WRED95.9-FM
(Maine's first and only commercial Hip Hop radio Station).
Since its inception, this night drew 800 people strong every
week, and WRED's ratings went through the roof as a result
of the simulcast. They were such a success, in fact, that
WRED hired Jon as their drive time DJ.
In 2004, Jon was once again voted the # 1 DJ in Portland,
Maine for the fourth time since hitting the scene as a club
DJ. Jon's insight, experience and diversity was the reason
for this success. The club night at Asylum was the biggest
hip hop club night Portland had ever seen. Boasting 500-700
people every saturday night with guest appearances by major
label celebrities.
In addition to radio, clubs, and concert performances DJ JON
has released several prominent national Mix-CDs hosted by
platinum selling artists including 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd
Banks, Xzibit, Mobb Deep, Fabolous, Juelz Santana, The
Boston Celtics Ricky Davis among others. Jon has also
released a series of nationally selling club and radio remix
records which continue to be extremely well received. Many
of Jon's remixes are heard in clubs and radio all over the
United States, Europe and Japan. As Jon's reputation began
to grow nationally he was able to connect with the League DJ
crew consisting of other prominent DJs like Mick Boogie, DJ
Premier, DJ Khaled, and DJ Cassidy.
In late 2005, DJ JON WAS PROMOTED TO Music Director and Mix
Show Coordinator at WRED. He works closely with major and
independent record labels to give WRED a credible, informed
and successful sound and image. In addition, Jon has been
working with area clubs and event promoters. He and local
promoter Dori Hart began an experimental 80s night at Bubbas
Sulky Lounge in 2004. It was an instant smash success. In
2006, this 80s night has remained the club's most popular
dance night with mostly word of mouth promotion. Now 80's
night is strained at capacity every friday night at Bubba's
Sulky Lounge.
In 2008, DJ Jon still rocks clubs in Portland. Thursday
night begins with UNA in Portland's old port, with "Ladies
night. Free for ladies every Thursday night"
Of course Bubbas Sulky Lounge Friday nights with the now
infamous 80s night, which is at capacity every Friday.
Saturday nights are back at the Asylum with 50 CENT DRAFTS,
$2.50 WELL DRINKS AND LADIES IN FREE ALL NIGHT!!! EVERY
SATURDAY.
Check DJ Jon out LIVE every week, and see for yourself why
he is truly Portland's #1 DJ year after year.
DJ Jon Featured in
Portland Magazine
Please check the September
2005 issue of Portland Magazine for a
feature on DJ Jon. The article, which appears on
pages 78 and 79, discusses Jon's work with WRED,
Sirius, AOL and his popular 80's nights. It can
also viewed by clicking the photo to the left.
