5 posts tagged “jason eldredge”

KCRW DJ Jason Eldredge announced this weekend that he has been accepted to Columbia University in New York and will be leaving Los Angeles to go back to school and continue his studies. Jason has been spinning on Saturdays from 10pm to midnight and his final broadcast will be Saturday, August 22. He will be greatly missed by his KCRW family (although we’re proud of his achievement!)

From Jason:

“KCRW has been a home away from home for me from the moment I started as a volunteer at the front desk in 2001 and I will hopefully be able to continue my involvement with the station in some capacity on the East Coast while I am gone. It was not an easy decision for me to make, but I am very excited for the new adventure that awaits!”
 
A couple recent highlights in our archives from Jason’s show include an exclusive mix from Jacques Renault --NYC-based producer, DJ and one half of the DFA duo Runaway -- and a special set from London-based underground disco aficionados James Hillard and Jim Stanton, creators of Horse Meat Disco.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14th

Anthony Valadez @ Little Temple
"Fast Fwd"
9pm - 2am, $5 before 10:30, $7 after
www.myspace.com/fastfwdsaturdays

Jeremy Sole @ Los Angeles Theatre
VIP Lounge, BOXeight Fashion Week
9pm-11pm, Ticket Prices Vary
www.boxeight.com

Jeremy Sole @ The Echo
"Funky Sole"
12am - 1am, Free, 21+
myspace.com/funkysole

SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

Jason Eldredge @ Los Angeles Theatre
VIP Lounge, BOXeight Fashion Week
10pm-12am, Ticket Prices Vary
www.boxeight.com

Jeremy Sole & Anthony Valadez @ Zanzibar
"Sly Stone Variety Show"
w/ Sly Stone, George Clinton, Babystone, Special Guests
Doors 8pm, $15/$20, 21+

TUESDAY, MARCH 17th

Mathieu Schreyer @ Bar Marmont
10pm - 2am, No Cover, Valet Parking
www.chateaumarmont.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 19th

Jeremy Sole @ Zanzibar
"Afro Funke'"
w/DJ Asparagus (Raw Fusion, GAMM), K'Naan Listening Party
9pm - 2am, $7
www.myspace.com/afrofunke

FRIDAY, MARCH 20th

Aaron Byrd @ Custom Hotel/BistroTek Restaurant
"Night Cap"
9pm - 2am, No Cover
www.customhotel.com

Anthony Valadez @ Zanzibar
"Vibrate"
9pm, cover varies
www.myspace.com/zanzibarfridays

Raul Campos @ Wokcano (Santa Monica)
"Flow"
10pm - 2am, No Cover, 21+
www.wokcanocafe.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 21st

Anthony Valadez @ Little Temple
"Fast Fwd"
9pm - 2am, $5 before 10:30, $7 after
www.myspace.com/fastfwdsaturdays

Janeane and Jason laughing

Not surprisingly, comedian Janeane Garofalo had Jason Eldredge in stitches for a good part of her Guest DJ set – whether it was telling stories about her drunken antics to Badly Drawn Boy or her childhood music crushes. The actress, who will be featured on the upcoming season of “24,” picked a lot of bands from across the pond but also turned us on to a Boston band that was not yet in our vast music library. I also learned something really interesting – she doesn’t do computers. No email for this gal. Apparently she CAN do a split, but not very well…listen here to hear the story

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As a little holiday gift for you, I have rounded up the “Top Ten Albums of 2007” from each and every one of our DJs. Soon, you will be able to find more info on ALL the DJ’s at KCRW.com, but until then I’m going to post lists by some of the hosts you may not be familiar with if you don’t stay up past midnight.

Jason Eldredge (Friday from Midnight to 3am)

Top Ten Albums of 2007

1) Bran Van 3000
Rosé                              

2) LCD Soundsystem
Sound Of Silver                     

3) Beirut
The Flying Club Cup                     

4) Daft Punk
Alive 2007                        

5) Klaxons
Myths of the Near Future                

6) Simian Mobile Disco
Attack Decay Sustain Release             

7) Digitalism
Idealism                        

8) Feist
The Reminder                         

9) Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall             

10) Sebastien Tellier, Mr. Oizo, SebastiAn
Steak (Music From The Motion Picture)        

I know it is rather traditional for music blogs to post something on new CD releases on Tuesdays but since KCRW is far from traditional, I think I’ll post on new music that is simply catching the ear of those here at the station.

The Ting Tings – The phone rings with interested listeners almost every time Nic plays this UK band. Dan Wilcox (Playing With Fire) and Chris Douridas (New Ground) are also fans.

Black Kids – This was THE buzz band of CMJ. I didn’t discover them until I returned but I think they live up to the hype. Nic likes “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You.” It looks like Jason Eldredge (Accidental Rhythm) is spinning a remix of one of their other tracks “Hurricane Jane.”

Duke Spirit – Both Nic and Jason Bentley are spinning songs off their new EP, Ex Voto, on Rough Trade.

Shocking Pinks – Anne Litt (A-Track) and Liza Richardson (The Drop) have both taken a liking to this New Zealand band. I recommend “End of the World.” Check out Pitchfork’s review…

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