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I like playing records, dancing, listening to music, producing tracks, reading, watching T.V. and movies, eating, sleeping, hanging out, going to the beach, gardening, cooking, and napping.
Music
I have been playing on two decks since 92' and writing tracks since about 99'.
About me: Sixth sign of the zodiac. Second earth sign & second sign to be ruled by Mercury. Very analytical, careful and orderly. Represents the need of all for a systematic approach to the concerns of existence. 'Can be conceived symbolically as bringing diffused energies down to earth & grounding them.'
In human terms, Virgo can be likened to the efforts of the adult ego to provide structure to life & through well-ordered service to make a significant contribution to the world. Strong moral tendencies, a serious image, and indeed only certain forms of humor appeal to it. Discriminating to fault and highly selective concerning most forms of human experience. Future is primary focus. 'Tend to take things literally.' Virgos often make silent demands expecting that their needs will be met without having to state them verbally. Pictured as being modest, even prudish, but many can drop a more conventional moral stance, 'express their feelings & desires without restraint.' Still, this freedom which they grant themselves is rarely allowed to get out of control. The key to their confidence is in their understanding of how to reduce tasks to a system, or through practice to overcome technical obstacles.
Jeff Pederson has been a DJ and producer for over 15 years in the northwest region of the US. Jeff discovered music early on in life. As most teenagers his passion led him to the strobe of Techno, Breakbeat, Electro and Dub, but growing up Jeff was surrounded by music. With both of his parents having musical backgrounds Jeff had a perfect gift. A natural talent was shaped as a baby, touring with his dad's band. At age 9 he took formal piano lessons. When he turned 11 he picked up the violin. At 16 the guitar became the next expression of his slow baked talent. In 1992 Jeff was introduced to the ultimate instrument, the turntable, by way of his friends DJ JFunk and Dustin Alexander. DJ Kepi was born. Kepi's DJ style is a direct reflection of him and his upbeat attitude. A decade later he emerged with a perfect ear and a lust for production. He's in the studio working on his full length debut album under the Tympanic Membrane alias. New mixes out now titled 'Dance Your Pants', 'Mercury's Breakdown' & most recently 'For My Need'. In addition to his mix/production work Kepi is busy with the Jet Set Collective. Going into it's second year the bi-weekly Friday night had moved from Crush Bar to the Ohm Nightclub and now is in limbo looking for a new home. Teamed up with A-pol-j and Grasshopper, the Jet Set crew is setting a standard for minimal, tech, electro-house & breaks as well as pushing underground music to challenge the norm and progress the dance scene in Portland.
Who I'd like to meet: Interesting, spirtual, & laidback individuals who are into being themselves.
Musical Influences
Not in any particular order. Norman Cook, Meat Beat Manifesto, 808 State, Prodigy, Renegade Soundwave, Orbital, Moby, Aphex Twin, Baby Ford, William Orbit, David Holmes, The Orb, DJ Lewis, Sabres of Paradise, Caberet Volraire, Chemical Brothers, Leftfield, St. Etienne, Autechre, LFO, YMO, DIY, Nightmares on Wax, Jam & Spoon, Rabbit in the Moon, Freaky Chakra, The Shamen, CJ Bolland, Carl Craig, Joey Beltram, Jeff Mills, Frankie Bones, Todd Terry, Freddy Fresh, Juan Atkins, Mix Master Morris, Hardkiss Brothers, Jim Hopkins, Dynamix II, DJ ICEY, Bassbin Twins, Layo & Bushwacka, DJ Dan, Markem X, Doc Martin, Markie of the Wicked, Simon, Tony, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Maurice Fulton, Terry Mullan, Halo Varga, Mad Mike, DJ Hell, Ron Trent, Chez Damier, Frankie Knuckles, Terry Farley, Roy Davis, Kenny Larkin, Derrick May, DJ Sneak, Nathan Coles, Carl Lekebush, Danny McMillan, Kevin Beber, Mark Ambrose, Spoon Wizard, Stabilizer, Hybrid, Richie Hawtin, DJ Czech, Steve Loria, DJ Spun, Moonpup, Pasta, Donald Glaude, Eric James, DJ Icey, Keoki, Bassbin Twins, Lee Coombs, DJ Hyper, Rennie Pilgrim, Josh Wink, Jedi Minds, Simply Jeff, John Kelley, Adam Freeland, John Howard, Harry Who, Kevin Yost, Peter Funk, One Mesa, Pascal F.E.O.S., and Anthony Rother to name just a few.
In case you don't have 'net access on your trip, and 'cause I can't call on Monday being that I'm out of the country, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday now and hope you get this before you take off. Much love always! xo S
I'm hoping that you are doing well and I miss the two of you! Gotta' have you back over for a dj set...or maybe you'd be down to come play at XV on a Tues. nite?
Thank You Poe And Jessie For The Killer Flyer Design <3
Hey everybody that knows me or would like to.....your invited. Good Food. Good People, Good Vibrations. My 29th birthday peeps....the last 20 something push of my life...I'm putting a lot of energy into this thing so please come down, say hi, and check out some great food and incredible music!
Old Friends: If you have been wondering what the hell I have been up to. This would be a stellar time for you to come take a glimpse.
New Friends: You know very well what we are about to get in to so I suggest you pull up those boot straps, put on that passion, and assemble the tribe...It's my Mother-Fuckin' Birthday! I want to see ALL of you for it!
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Thank You Poe And Jessie For The Killer Flyer Design
Hey there Kepi. Just wanted to let you know about our event at Holocene on Thursday Aug 14th. A special club night featuring Techno, Tech-house and Minimal from the PDX SubSensory crew, and it’s only 3 bucks at the door. Hope you can make it!
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