Jeremy Avalon on WERC Crew, 'The Groove,' and the Soul of the Dancefloor
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Queue Points welcomes DJ and producer Jeremy Avalon for a conversation about community, musicianship, and the power of building spaces where the music leads. Jeremy traces the influences that shaped him. He takes us on a journey from a childhood surrounded by records and instruments to the impact of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley’s Exodus, and how those roots inform his sound and approach behind the decks.
The trio digs into the formation and intent of WERC Crew as a collective, why The Groove treats R&B as a headliner rather than a segment, and how High Key Disco channels the spirit of early NYC dance floors. They also tackle the realities of today’s DJ culture, Gen Z crowds, Boiler Room aesthetics, and why technology can make songs feel “less sacred.”
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Jeremy Avalon Biography
A member of the WERC Crew Collective, Jeremy is often described as “The Professor'“ for his vast musical knowledge in musical history, theory and innovation.
Jeremy has reached a global audience as a DJ & Music Producer, performing all over the United States. He has taken his talent overseas as well as to locations such as the UK, Croatia & Mexico. Jeremy has appeared on the Rock The Bells Cruise, & acclaimed festivals & traveling events like Art Beats & lyrics ,The Art of Cool & One Music Fest. He has opened for a diverse array of artists like the late DMX, Kaytranada, Rich Medina, Masego, Fishbone, Vikter Duplaix, Sángo, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Byran-Michael Cox and others. Jeremy’s first love has always been guitar & music production. He is a multi instrumentalist with production credits with a diverse list of artist like Jazz singer Chantae Cann, Hip Hop legends Nappy Roots & collaborations with Electronic Producer Treasure Fingers.
Already a world traveler by the age of 11, Jeremy incorporates many international influences into his DJing and music production. Uptempo Soul/R&B & futuristic funk permeate his sound as well as Caribbean/Latin rhythms, Indie Dance & Deep House. These are the tip of the iceberg as it concerns Jeremy's musical palette.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro Theme
00:16 Introduction and Excitement for the Guest
01:07 DJ Age and Party Dynamics
03:57 Introducing Jeremy Avalon
06:04 Jeremy's Musical Journey
12:10 WERC Crew and Community Impact
24:45 Memories of Record Shopping in New York
26:42 Reflecting on Musical Influences
32:21 The Evolution of DJ Culture and Social Media
39:23 Jeremy Avalon's Remix Project
41:41 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events
43:26 Outro Theme
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