On Saturday, March 26th, DJ James Andersen headlines Circuit's Play Saturday. (Event Details)
Profile: James Andersen
The titans of the DJ world have one synonymous quality that elevates them over the other amateurs and imitators; an extreme musical prowess rooting from unique sources. With over 12 years experience as a classically trained violinist, James Andersen has an ear for beautiful and engaging music. This talent has converted him from a member of the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra to a world renowned DJ that has left crowds from New York City to Tel Aviv begging for more beats well into the morning.
It all started 10 years ago, when James’ mix tape quickly began circulating amongst important New York club promoters. Making a name for himself at hot spots such as Jackie 60, Limelight, and Palladium helped James obtain a loyal following that couldn’t get enough of his insatiable sound. One of these fans happened to be the king of NYC gay nightlife, John Blair, who immediately booked James to spin at his weekly Boys Life party, and later offered him a monthly residency at the Roxy.
James was so entrenched in his work that he did not comprehend how far he’d come until one of his DJ mentors, Frankie Knuckles, spotted him walking the streets of Manhattan and complimented him on his success. James’ slick use of deep, sexy, tribal beats helped distinguish his style, which won him the devotion of a strong following of clubbers.
As word of James’ dizzying marathon sets spread, promoters from all over the world started calling. In addition to his regular Roxy gig, he soon had residencies at Crobar Maimi, Nation DC, Avalon Boston, Dome Tel Aviv, and Womb Tokyo, and was playing such major events as White Party, Hotlanta, Gay Disney, and Wild and Wet.
Right now, James is preparing himself for one of his biggest gigs to date - the main event at Black & Blue in Montreal. At the Olympic Stadium, he will unleash his skills on 15,000 dancing, screaming clubbers – a long departure from the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. Is he nervous? “Are you kidding?” responded James, “I wish there were 30,000 people! I just love seeing everyone below me having as much fun as I’m having!”
One would think James’ grueling travel schedule would be tiresome, but for James, it only feeds his passion for the music. When he’s not touring, James is in the studio, working on the next big club track. One of the recent tracks from James’ studio that you’ve probably danced your ass off to: Suzanne Palmer’s “Show Me”. He’s also working on developing a distribution channel for his next CD compilation, a follow up to his highly successful John Blair CD releases on BMG Records.
With several collaborations in the works right now, James excitedly anticipates the release of a new track by Universal Records’ Becky Baeling, and a new group Soli. The project he is most passionate about will involve going back several years and bringing out his violin. Always the innovator, James will be trying something very new, which incorporates various genres of music and composing some groundbreaking new material.
http://www.jamesandersen.com
Profile: James Andersen
The titans of the DJ world have one synonymous quality that elevates them over the other amateurs and imitators; an extreme musical prowess rooting from unique sources. With over 12 years experience as a classically trained violinist, James Andersen has an ear for beautiful and engaging music. This talent has converted him from a member of the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra to a world renowned DJ that has left crowds from New York City to Tel Aviv begging for more beats well into the morning.
It all started 10 years ago, when James’ mix tape quickly began circulating amongst important New York club promoters. Making a name for himself at hot spots such as Jackie 60, Limelight, and Palladium helped James obtain a loyal following that couldn’t get enough of his insatiable sound. One of these fans happened to be the king of NYC gay nightlife, John Blair, who immediately booked James to spin at his weekly Boys Life party, and later offered him a monthly residency at the Roxy.
James was so entrenched in his work that he did not comprehend how far he’d come until one of his DJ mentors, Frankie Knuckles, spotted him walking the streets of Manhattan and complimented him on his success. James’ slick use of deep, sexy, tribal beats helped distinguish his style, which won him the devotion of a strong following of clubbers.
As word of James’ dizzying marathon sets spread, promoters from all over the world started calling. In addition to his regular Roxy gig, he soon had residencies at Crobar Maimi, Nation DC, Avalon Boston, Dome Tel Aviv, and Womb Tokyo, and was playing such major events as White Party, Hotlanta, Gay Disney, and Wild and Wet.
Right now, James is preparing himself for one of his biggest gigs to date - the main event at Black & Blue in Montreal. At the Olympic Stadium, he will unleash his skills on 15,000 dancing, screaming clubbers – a long departure from the Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. Is he nervous? “Are you kidding?” responded James, “I wish there were 30,000 people! I just love seeing everyone below me having as much fun as I’m having!”
One would think James’ grueling travel schedule would be tiresome, but for James, it only feeds his passion for the music. When he’s not touring, James is in the studio, working on the next big club track. One of the recent tracks from James’ studio that you’ve probably danced your ass off to: Suzanne Palmer’s “Show Me”. He’s also working on developing a distribution channel for his next CD compilation, a follow up to his highly successful John Blair CD releases on BMG Records.
With several collaborations in the works right now, James excitedly anticipates the release of a new track by Universal Records’ Becky Baeling, and a new group Soli. The project he is most passionate about will involve going back several years and bringing out his violin. Always the innovator, James will be trying something very new, which incorporates various genres of music and composing some groundbreaking new material.
http://www.jamesandersen.com
