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Jason Irwin

I know, it's only Rock and Roll. But I like it.

About Me

And now, for even more overexposure...I am a DJ with 102.7FM WEQX, a 50,000-watt independent alternative-format commercial radio station (Manchester VT/Albany NY.) Over the years the station has been named "best radio station" by the Times Union, Metroland, and several times in Rolling Stone Magazine. It also made the euro sticker cool and put the Spin Doctors on the map. EQX is a great thing to be a part of, and it's a ton of fun. I'm on-air Monday-Friday 10am-2pm (US-Eastern). Check out my All-Request Retro Lunch 12-12:30. I'm the station's Local Music Director and host of local/regional music show EQX-Posure Sunday nights 7pm. And the "station voice." Tune in, or listen live online... Visit 102.7FM WEQX at www.weqx.comI am the singer, guitarist, and songwriter for NY-based original rock trio Phillips Head. Since 1994, Phillips Head has bombarded the East Coast with post-punk power-pop high-energy original rock. The band has released 2 full-length albums, an acoustic "Unscrewed" EP, and a live album from NYC's legendary CBGB. A new album is in the works, and the band is currently playing top clubs and events. No, there is no one named "Phillip" in the band. It's the screwdriver angle, dum-dum. It's a real-time rock-n-roll adventure, I love it. Visit the official site for upcoming shows, free downloads, merchandise, and more. Visit Phillips Head at www.phillips-head.comI own and operate Party Sounds DJ Entertainment, a professional mobile DJ service for all occasions since 1988. Available for weddings, special occasions, private parties, events, clubs, etc. For your event, get a DJ with a resume boasting an 18-year professional reputation, extensive song library featuring all musical styles, and modern, great-sounding equipment. That would be me. There is currently a MySpace Friend Discount Offer available, contact me for more info. Visit Party Sounds at www.djpartysounds.comOther stuff. I write an entertainment column for The Chronicle , a weekly Upstate NY newspaper, available free at various locations throughout the Northeast. It's called "Rock Around The Block", based on the local scene, and appears biweekly. I host "EQ-Trax", WEQX's local music segment featured on 8 TRAX LIVE , a music television show Saturday nights 10pm on TV-8 WNCE Glens Falls. It replays Sunday nights as well. I am the "Station Voice" for WEQX, and am available for voice-over work. I make a good live event Host/MC too. I have a full PA and can provide inexpensive live sound for bands. I have a small recording studio located in Glens Falls, available for low-cost demo recordings, Pro-Tools editing, mixdowns, digital imagery, video, etc.I don't do windows.So, as you can see, I like to keep busy. I am interested in music...I enjoy being a part of and helping to promote the local scene. There is a lot of talent in this area, and I go to a lot of concerts, clubs, and entertainment related events. I've won some awards, including Metroland Magazine's (Best Of The Capital Region 2005, 2006) "Best Locally Minded DJ" and "Best Local Celebrity You'd Like To Have A One Night Stand With." I also enjoy candlelit dinners, long walks in the park, and just holding hands with that special someone. BLECH...just kidding. You may have seen me around, or heard some crazy story. It's probably true. I have spikey hair, wear mostly jeans and t-shirts, and wear sunglasses at night because Corey Hart said it was cool. Feel free to contact me for more information on anything here. By the way, all of this may be updated, changed (or deleted) at any time, so feel free to stop by again!If you want to send me a demo for EQX (or band t-shirt, size XL, black preferred, haha) go to the WEQX site, click "Specialty Shows" and "EQX-Posure", all the info is there. If you would like to add me to the guest list at your event, my name is "Jason Irwin +1 babe."Thank you, goodnight.Visit WEQX and Phillips Head on MySpace, links below...

My Interests

music, art, writing, computers, film, photography

I'd like to meet:

Tom from MySpace. I'd give him a wedgie.

Music:

Phillips Head, The Ramones, The Replacements, Elvis Costello, The Clash, T Rex, Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, The Kinks, Crowded House, The Cars, Janes Addiction, The Cult, Material Issue, Stone Roses, Charlatans UK, Aimee Mann, Violent Femmes, The Cramps, Love and Rockets, Psychedelic Furs, The Outfield, Dada, Camper Van Beethoven, School of Fish, Matthew Sweet, Sex Pistols, The Verve, The Pogues, Tragically Hip, The Posies, Queer For Astroboy, Beck, The Pixies, Nada Surf, The Bangles, Gene Vincent, New Order, The Go Gos, Faith No More, Longview, Longwave, The Cure, Kiss, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Warren Zevon, The Donnas, The Smiths, Sloan, The Pursuit of Happiness, L7, Oasis, The The, The Rolling Stones, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Everclear, Green Day, Iggy Pop, Nine Inch Nails, Placebo, Soul Asylum, Dr Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, Local Music, Punk Rock, New Wave, Girl Bands, 90's Alternative, 80's Hair Bands, many more

Movies:

1988's "Dudes" with Jon Cryer, Daniel Roebuck, Lee Ving, Catherine Mary Stewart and Flea. It's a B-movie 80's version of "Easy Rider." It's actually a pretty bad movie with a few funny parts. But, it is a punk-rock must-see cult classic, and has an awesome soundtrack featuring an early version of Jane's Addiction's "Mountain Song." The Vandals are in the movie busting out some gold 'ole cow-punk. Directed by Penelope Spheer, of the Decline of the Western Civilization documentaries. It's out of print. If you can find on a copy, get it. It's worth the $2. -----------Others...True Romance, Sid and Nancy, Plan 9 From Outer Space, Badlands, Planet of the Apes, Less Than Zero, Harvey with Jimmy Stewart, Jenna Jameson's Dreamquest, Night of the Living Dead, Apocalypse Now, The Fisher King, The Warriors, Rock and Roll High School, Taxi Driver, Psycho, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Barfly, King Kong (70's version), The Road Warrior, V for Vendetta, Kill Bill Vol 1 and 2, The Excorcist, La Femme Nikita, This Is Spinal Tap, Star Wars, Unforgiven, Boogie Nights, Trainspotting, Raising Arizona, Beavis and Butthead Do America, Conan The Barbarian, The Godfather, Lolita, Unforgiven, 54, Blade Runner, The Seven Year Itch, anything Directed by Stanley Kubrick, or starring Natalie Portman. Disney's Baby Einstein series isn't too bad either. Note I didn't list "Scarface" like everyone else on Myspace. Can't get past Al Pacino's fake Columbian accent, it's pretty bad.

Television:

Not much.

Books:

Still working on my first.

Heroes:

Family, friends, bandmates, coworkers, Adolph Coors.

My Blog

EQX-Posure 11-18-07

Want local music? Check out EQX-Posure with Jason Irwin Sundays 7-8pm on 102.7FM WEQX or streaming live at www.weqx.com   EQX-Posure info: http://www.weqx.com/viewentry.asp?ID=82377&PT=posure...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:19:00 PST

Rock Around The Block

Pick up this week's Chronicle, out NOW and available for FREE around the Northeast, and check out my music column, Rock Around The Block.
Posted by Jason Irwin on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:17:00 PST

EQX-Posure 11-11-07

Want local music? Check out EQX-Posure with Jason Irwin Sundays 7-8pm on 102.7FM WEQX or streaming live at www.weqx.com   EQX-Posure info: http://www.weqx.com/viewentry.asp?ID=82377&PT=posure...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:27:00 PST

Rock Around The Block

Pick up this week's Chronicle, out TODAY and available for FREE around the Northeast, and check out my music column, Rock Around The Block.
Posted by Jason Irwin on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:51:00 PST

EQX-Posure 11/4/07

EQX-Posure, the best local and regional music, Sundays 7-8pm on 102.7FM WEQX and streaming live at www.weqx.comCheck out EQX-Posure here:http://www.weqx.com/viewentry.asp?ID=82377&PT=posur e EQX-Po...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:59:00 PST

WE ARE THE RAYZ!

Look in our pics section for a publicity 8x10 of us as "The Rayz" from "Love Conquers Paul" www.myspace.com/phillipshead
Posted by Jason Irwin on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:47:00 PST

movie pic

http://www.poststar.com/shared-content/gallery/?galleryid=4& amp;gallery_page=0&album_page=1&albumid=770&medi aid=6285 another one...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:25:00 PST

more movie press

The Post Star website posted this pic of us filming a scene in "Love Conquers Paul" http://www.poststar.com/shared-content/gallery/?galleryid=4& amp;gallery_page=0&album_page=1&albumid=770&...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:49:00 PST

Rock Around The Block: Search for the Jam

Rock Around The Block: Search for the Jam(kind of sounds like a Star Trek movie, doesn't it?)Pick up this week's Chronicle, out TODAY and available for FREE around the Northeast, and check out my...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:27:00 PST

LIVE PHILLIPS HEAD VIDEO

Live video of Phillips Head covering T-Rex's "20th Century Boy" at Larkfest 2006, Albany NY! Thanks to whoever  taped and posted it!...
Posted by Jason Irwin on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:29:00 PST