As a fan of electronic music from both sides of the decks, Jon Hester embraces tracks suited for the mood at hand, walking a line between techno purism and the raw energy of a moody dance floor. His productions take a nod from years of classical music training and endless hours spent dancing like no one’s watching. Hester’s DJ sets can include anything from peak time techno and body-rocking house to smooth, deep soundscapes, additionally complimented with outboard effects and live saxophone. Jon rises to each occasion with an engaging presence behind the decks, a passionate connection with his audience, and a knack for telling a story, programming dynamic, memorable sessions that give each moment a purpose. From warming up a cold room to pulse-pounding exhilaration, or easing into afterhours grooves, he is adept at taking the listener on a journey. It is not uncommon to find Jon dancing behind the mixer wearing masks, flowers, stage makeup, and any number of improvised outfits whilst wielding whistles, air horns, and flags. He is a part of the party, a true showman and man of the people.

It was not long after joining forces with Intellephunk and Microhouse Minneapolis that he launched his own party concept, Convergence. Acting as promoter, designer, host, and resident DJ, he has produced larger events while maintaining weekly and monthly residencies with the Convergence brand in locations all over Minneapolis, from dressed up hot spots and sheik upscale restaurant lounges to underground sweatboxes.

Jon has shared the decks with Daniel Bell, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Audion/Matthew Dear, Radioslave, M.A.N.D.Y., Cabanne, Ryan Elliott, Jeff Milligan, Derek Plaslaiko, and Rob Hall, and played an active role in presenting artists in Minneapolis such as Magda, Alexi Delano, Sammy Dee, Argenis Brito, Matt John, Mike Shannon, Jeff Samuel, and Jay Haze, among others. Jon has also performed in Chicago, Detroit, at Millennium in Girona, Spain in 2005, and at the ULTRA Music festival 2007 in Miami alongside acts such as Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Josh Wink, Tiga, Tiefschwarz, DJ Hell, Damian Lazarus, Miss Kittin, and more.