Jon Bishop Interview
Interview by Dj Todd Pelio
September, 2002 for Recordheadz.com

Who or what inspired you in becoming a Dj/Producer?
I was inspired in the late 80's to try DJing from going to clubs and watching the DJs there. I figured with my music background and love for dance music, I could do it as well as those guys. So I bought some turntables and a cheap-ass radio shack mixer and went at it. A friend named Phil Frias who DJed at one of the big clubs in town kind of showed me the basics. As far as producing, I was inspired by Hardfloor and Tony De Vit in the early years....

What is your favorite venue to play in the world?
Favorite venues are Club Hedonism in San Diego, Club 8150 in Vail, Colorado, and Sundissential and Tidy Weekenders in the U.K.

When is the new release coming out?
My new release on Tidy Trax called "Stalker" is out now on limited white label promo and a full release in October.

What artists are involved?
There are mixes by Ingo from the U.K. and the Hoodlums from L.A. Also the original that Paul Maddox and I wrote in the Tidy Trax studio in Sheffield, England

What is your favorite instrument in the studio?
Samplers are my favorite instrument. That's the basis of a lot of our music.

Will you be coming to Boston soon?
No bookings in the Boston area in the near future. I don't think they're to into Hard House....

Is there a website or some way for your fans to reach you?
I can be reached at icumedia.com, which is my management in Los Angeles.

What is your opinion on cd DJs, Do you play cd's?
I play quite a bit of my set on cd. I use the Pioneer CDJ100 as it fits in my suitcase and goes on the road with me. Most of the music I play on cd is stuff that's not out yet.

What was you strangest moment Djing?
Some of the strangest times DJing was the early days when we were always getting chased by the cops for setting up in illegal locations. That was almost a weekly occurrence.

What is the biggest difference between the scene here in the states as
opposed to over in Europe, especially the UK?
The biggest difference in the U,K. to the U.S. is that they are really into the music and DJs. It's a way of life for most clubbers who follow DJs and club nights all over the country. Very intense over there!..

What artist would you like to work with in the future?
I would really like to work with the Hoodlum DJs in L.A. We've talked about doing tracks together but haven't set up the time yet. Hopefully soon though.