Where did the name come from?

That is a funny story… believe it or not we came up with the name using a random DJ name generator on the Internet. We were just goofing around and thought the name was hilarious, so we decided to run with it.

How did you guys meet?

We met during college orientation. We were in the same program, both lived in the same residence, both partied with the same people and liked the same things. We were always known as the “wild kids” that love EDM at every event we went to, so it was only a matter of time before we got into this scene.

I love your logo. Who designed that?

It was one of my (Igor) close friends that loves to do graphic art and video designs. He was playing around with some designs one day and when we saw that one we fell in love with it right away.

Just watched your aftermovie for your set at Cobra London. It looks like you guys have a lot of fun before a set. Where does all that energy come from?

Definitely; we always have a great time doing what we love. Who wouldn’t, right? Whenever we get up there and see a crowd of people that came out to see us play, it just lights a fire inside of us. The performance aspect of our shows is huge to us, we want to put on a performance that people will not forget. We just let loose, move to the music and influence the crowd to do the same.

It seems to be a trend in EDM right now having more than one DJ in the booth. Does it ever get crowded up there?

No, it’s never an issue for us. We’ve known each other for three years now, so there’s a strong chemistry there that we developed. We know our roles and don’t get in each other’s way.

There are a lot of names in the scene. Who are some of your favorites?

Hmmm…. There are a lot of good producers out there but we would have to say some of our favorites would be Dada Life, Steve Aoki, DVBBS and Dillon Francis. They all have fun when they preform and really interact with the crowd.

You guys recently remixed “Blades by Daenine”. When you do a remix, do you need permission from the original artist?

Some remixes, including that one, are royalty free and don’t require permission from the original artist. However, we always contact the original artist out of courtesy.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you on stage?

Nothing super embarrassing has ever really happened to us on stage before… However, one time we got a little too “energetic” behind the booth and knocked our laptop off our stand. Luckily, we were able to pull it back up using the power cable before anything happened to it. The music never stopped playing.

Do you guys have jobs outside of music?

We actually just finished our program at school, so we will likely have to find a job in the near future to help support our music. However, if things keep getting better for us the way they are now we may not need to.

What is the best concert you have ever been to?

For me (Igor), I’d have to say seeing Steve Aoki has been my most influential concert experience. It was my first EDM show ever, and his performance truly blew my mind. His energy and stage presence is unmatched. It showed me that being a “DJ” can be more than just standing behind your decks and mixing songs.

For me (Cody) I would have to say seeing Dada Life play. They are just crazy guys and have a good time when they do stuff. Just like Igor said, it truly opened my eyes to what being a DJ can be.

From Ultra Music Festival to Electric Zoo, there are a lot of big festivals in the United States. Have you been to any of these massive festivals? Have you played any of these festivals?

Unfortunately, we haven’t been to any big festivals yet. That was our biggest regret last year, and we’re making up for it big time this summer. We can’t wait for festival season! As for playing at festivals, I guess you’ll have to wait and find out!

Where do you find inspiration for a new track?

Mostly from listening to as many EDM tracks out there as possible, from various different genres. We try and pull elements from everything together to create something that everyone can come out and rage to.

Armin van Buuren is currently the #1 DJ in the world according to DJ Mag. Do you guys pay much attention to that list?

We check lists such as DJ Mag from time to time, but we usually don’t concern ourselves with them too often. Every well-known artist in EDM is talented in his or her own way and has their own style; we don’t believe ranking them all on the same list is a fair comparison.

I haven’t seen you live… yet. What can fans expect from a live performance?

Good music, good vibes and high energy. We always give it our all when we perform and hope that the energy we convey motivates the crowd to let themselves go and have an experience that they’re not use to seeing at their typical club nights. Hopefully you can make it out to one of our sets soon!

What are you guys drinking on stage?

Gin and tonic/Sprite, every time. No substitutions.

I want a BITPARTY shirt. Where can I get one of those?

We normally order them in large quantities at a time, so most people will have to wait till our next shipment to get our merchandise. But for you, we can work something out!

Describe the perfect party.

A mansion filled with flashing lights, lots of gin on ice and hundreds of young people ready to have the time of their lives!

There are a lot of great nightclubs out there. Do you guys have a favorite club?

So far, our favorite club has been Beta Nightclub in Waterloo. Their light show and sound systems are fantastic! Would definitely love to headline there again someday.

Speaking of Waterloo, you guys are from Waterloo, Canada. It looks like you play a lot of shows in Canada, too. Do you ever make it down to the United States? Have you traveled overseas to play Europe yet?

Unfortunately we have not played an international show quite yet. We have been approached on occasion, but something like that is hard to organize effectively. We want to spread our name in Canada as much as possible before spreading out too far.

You guys have produced a lot of tracks. Is it possible to pick a favorite release?

If we were to pick a favorite, we would definitely say our latest tune “Reckless” would be it. We are constantly learning and expanding our knowledge of music production every day, so in our eyes our latest work is our greatest.

Do you change the setlist based on the venue, or is it pretty much always the same tracks night after night?

Regardless of the venue, we update our setlist on a daily basis. The rate at which quality EDM tunes are coming out is astounding, so we always have to stay on top of the game. Yes, we do occasionally adjust our music based on the venue, but it’s minor. We have a signature sound that we stick to every performance.

How is a mashup different than a remix?

A mashup is a song that is created by using different bits and pieces of several songs together, while a remix is created by taking parts of a single song and adding your own original twist on it. The difference between the two is a common misconception.

What’s next for BITPARTY?

Tons of new music, new shows, product/clothing sponsorships and big announcements for Frosh Week in September. Got lots of tricks rolled up in our sleeves that we can’t wait to unveil!

Thank you guys for doing this. In all of the interviews I do, I always give the artist the last word. Go.

No need to thank us. We appreciate your help in spreading our name! This is going to be a huge year for us and we can’t begin to thank our fans enough for supporting us through our fight to make a name for ourselves. Until next time, BITPARTY.

Connect with BITPARTY:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BITPARTY
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BITPARTY
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bitparty

“I Choose U”, with its poppy vocal and electro-friendly beats, could quite easily have been turned into “just another” dance floor friendly remix. Le Grand throws the formula book out of the window, taking the track and putting it through the studio ringer, in the process delivering one of the most unexpected and downright delicious drops heard this year.

Last week the Dutch master quietly unleashed a snip of the edit on his official SoundCloud account. Within 24 hours the blogosphere was ablaze with the news, as over 100,000 fans tuned in to listen to the track in under seven days and countless websites the world over seized upon it as one of the summer’s surefire anthems.

Now the wait is over, as the remix receives its official Beatport release.

Connect with Fedde Le Grand:
Website: http://www.feddelegrand.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feddelegrand
Twitter: https://twitter.com/feddelegrand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/feddelegrand

Tiësto is making his remix of Icona Pop “I Love It” available to stream in its entirety from the Musical Freedom SoundCloud. Included on Club Life – Volume Three Stockholm, Tiësto takes the Icona Pop smash original and twists it for the dance floor by adding an entirely new bassline, melody and massive drop.

Yesterday Tiësto released the trifecta with three HUGE single releases culled from the compilation.

Tiësto and MOTi – “Back To Acid”
The aptly titled “Back To Acid” matches Tiësto with fellow Dutch producer Moti for a track that pays homage to the spirit of dance music’s acid house years. “Back To Acid” brings together a rubbery bassline, electro therapy and filtered vocal for a peak time groove.

Tiësto and DJ Punish – “Shocker”
Born on the dark side of the dance floor “Shocker” is a storm of mayhem from Tiësto and DJ Punish. A driving, aggressive intro builds towards end of the night madness; but not before a sinister drop slaps a bass bomb over the dance floor.

Tiësto and Dyro – “Paradise”
Club Life – Volume Three Stockholm is jam packed with hits, but still, you’d be hard pressed to find a track as huge and with as much emotion as “Paradise.” Already a staple in the sets of the most revered DJs in the world, “Paradise” is simply gorgeous with a driving melody that makes you want to jump and celebrate dance music. This is the best of summer wrapped up into a song.

Tiësto will be supporting the album throughout 2013 with more than 100 dates on the CLUB LIFE WORLD TOUR.

Tracks on the new release include:

1. Tiësto & Dyro – Paradise
2. Tiësto - Take Me feat. Kyler England
3. Baggi Begovic - Compromise feat. Tab
4. Hardwell - Apollo feat. Amba Shepherd (Hardwell’s Club Life Edit)
5. Tiësto, Mark Alston, Baggi Begovic, & Jason Taylor - Love and Run feat. Teddy Geiger
6. Zedd feat. Foxes - Clarity (Tiësto Remix)
7. Calvin Harris - Sweet Nothing feat. Florence Welch (Tiësto and Ken Loi Re-Remix)
8. Icona Pop - I Love It (Tiësto’s Club Life Remix)
9. Passion Pit - Carried Away (Tiësto Remix)
10. Moguai - Champs
11. Alesso vs. OneRepublic - If I Lose Myself
12. Pelari – Cango
13. Tiësto & Calvin Harris - Century (Tiësto & Moska Remix)
14. Tiësto & DJ Punish - Shocker
15. Tiësto & MOTi - Back To The Acid
16. Tiësto, Quintino & Alvaro - United (Tiësto & Blasterjaxx Remix)

To support the new release, Tiësto will be on tour. Tour dates include:

June 21 – Hakkasan Nightclub – Las Vegas, NV
June 22 – EDC Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
June 23 – Wet Republic Ultra Pool – Las Vegas, NV
June 28 – Paradiso Festival – George, WA
June 30 – Digital Dreams Festival – Toronto, ON
July 1 – Escapade Festival – Ottawa, ON
July 11 – Festival d’été de Québec – Quebec City, PQ
July 20 – EDC London – Olympic Park – London, UK
July 25 - Ippodromo del Galoppo – Milan, IT
July 26 – Tomorrowland – Boom, BE
July 27 – Motion Openair Festival – Gunzgen, CH
July 27 – Freudenau – Vienna, AT
July 28 – Summer Sound Festival – Helsinki, FI
August 4 – Center Of Gravity – Kelowna, BC
August 9 - Chasing Summer – Calgary, AB
August 25 – Creamfields – Daresbury, Cheshire, UK
August 31 – Electric Zoo at Randall’s Island – New York, NY
Sep. 1 - Sun City Music Festival – El Paso, TX
Sep. 27 – TomorrowWorld – Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Oct. 4 - X2 Invasion – Ancol Eco Park – Jakarta, ID

Please note tour dates are subject to change. Additional dates and venues to be announced.

Connect with Tiësto:
Website: http://www.tiesto.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiesto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiesto
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/officialtiesto

• Wild Strawberry
• Coconut
• Dragon Fruit
• Blood Orange
• Ginger
• Pineapple
• Passion Fruit
• Cherry
• Grape
• Raspberry
• Citrus

The new flavor is called Moscato Grape, and brings a new meaning to flavored vodkas. I have been on a flavors kick lately, and have been experimenting trying to come up with new and unique recipes for cocktails. Making cocktails is more fun than taking shots. Plus, it gives me a chance to enjoy my drink over a longer period of time.

I tried the vodka by itself, and it was incredible. You would never know it was vodka. Then I tried a few different cocktails with the stuff. I love hanging out at Total Wine & More in Scottsdale. They always have fun tastings on the weekends. The first cocktail I tried was a Moscato Fizz. Then I tried a Moscato Martini. I finished things off with a Moscato Blitz. The Moscato Blitz is a shot, but it’s WAY better than taking a shot of straight vodka. If you want to make these drinks at home, check out the recipes below.

Moscato Fizz
2oz Moscato Grape
2oz Sprite
Squeeze of lemon
Mix ingredients over ice and garnish with a pick of grapes. For a lighter alternative, mix Moscato with equal parts Sprite and club soda.

They didn’t have the pick of grapes at the tasting, but that sounds like a fun garnish for a drink. I might order one of those tonight just so I can see the grapes in action!

Moscato Martini
2oz Moscato Grape
1oz fresh lime juice
Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass.

That’s a pretty basic cocktail, but the powerful grape flavors in the vodka will have you sucking these back by the pool in no time.

Moscato Blitz
1½oz Moscato Grape
½oz pineapple juice
Mix ingredients with ice in a shaker and pour into a shot glass. Serve with a lime wedge.

That is the best flavor of the three cocktails that I tried. I found that it was better without sucking the lime wedge and simply squeezing some of the juices into the shot glass before taking the shot.

As flavors become more popular, look for big brands like Smirnoff, SKYY, and Grey Goose to begin experimenting with different flavors. While browsing the vodka aisles at Total Wine I saw several new flavors including candy bar, salty watermelon, and sweet green tea. If there is a flavor that you have wanted to try, chances are it’s out there!

The next time you are at a liquor store, grab a bottle of the SKYY Moscato Grape. It’s good. Oh, and remember… please party responsibility!

Connect with SKYY Vodka:
Website: http://www.skyy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skyyvodka
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SKYYVodka
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SkyyVodka

Last week I was walking around Total Wine & More and they had a Dirty Tequila tasting setup. I walked by, took a shot, and she asked if I wanted to try the Dirty Juice. I had never mixed it with anything, so I asked her what was in it. Basically it’s Dirty Tequila, pineapple juice, and a splash of Sprite. If you think the stuff is too harsh by itself, this is a great mixer. We started talking and she handed me a card with recipes on it. Some of these sound incredible!

Dirty Juice
1.5oz Dirty Tequila
3.5oz pineapple juice
Splash of Sprite

Dirty Rita
1.5oz Dirty Tequila
.75oz Triple Sec
3.5oz margarita mix
Shake over ice

Dirty Apples
2oz Dirty Tequila
2oz Apple Pucker
Cranberry juice to taste

Dirty Dreams
1.25oz Dirty Tequila
.75oz Butterscotch Schnapps
2 count chocolate syrup
1 count caramel sauce
Shake over ice
Add whipped cream

The Dirty Dreams sounds amazing!!! That’s a lot of work, but it sounds delicious. Until meeting this lady at Total Wine, I didn’t even know what to mix it with. Fireball was the same way for a long time. Now, if I don’t just want ice cold shots, I will mix it with Dr. Pepper.

Let’s Get Dirty

According to the brochure she handed me, Dirty Tequila begins with silver tequila that is sweetened with agave nectar, cinnamon, and pineapple. They toss in some other fruit flavors to produce this smooth and delicious infused tequila. Not sure what other fruit juices they use, but I am sure they use them sparingly.

Like I said, this stuff is dangerously good. Places I have seen it around the Valley include The Dirty Dogg Saloon and Greasewood Flat, two of the best biker bars in the area. I can see bikers drinking this stuff like water. If you haven’t tried this stuff, get your hands on a shot. Sip and savor every last drop of this dirty goodness. If you have a favorite recipe, please share it in the comments section below. Cheers!

Connect with Dirty Tequila:
Website: http://www.dirtytequila.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtytequila
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Corbin_QB

Climbers featuring Yasmine Azaiez – Left Your Love

The single came out with a slew of remixes from other label heads Silky and Barber, plus a healthy dance floor rework from Frankie Knuckles. Knuckles is originally from the Windy City, and has been vital in the resurgence of house music in Chicago.

DJ Mag has shown a lot of interest in this new track, and is giving away the Silky and Barber remix exclusively on djmag.com. DJ Mag commented on the remix saying, “Echoing the original vocals over a brooding bassline hook, it’s ghostly but very playable slice of pitch-black tech-house.” Don’t forget… It’s FREE.

Faceless Recordings is on a roll having launched a regular residency at the Rhythm Factory in London with Jonny Cruz. Cruz kicked things off a couple of weeks ago, and is a fresh face for dance in a legendary venue. They are also giving fans a chance to witness this live, also for free. You can get guest list access by simply emailing “FACELESS” to competition@djmag.com. Thanks DJ Mag!

When I reached out to his PR company to schedule an interview, I had an idea. Rather than doing this interview on the phone, I wanted to use Google+. Topher had never done a Google+ Hangout, and I hadn’t done an interview like this… so I figured why not start with him. So we scheduled the Hangout, and it was a success. This was the first Google+ Hangout interview I have done, and I plan on doing more. Rather than transcribing the interview, I will just share the video. Enjoy as I drop the brohammer with Topher Jones! (I love saying that!)

Connect with Topher Jones:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topherjonesmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DjTopherJones
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/topherjones

There are a lot of people that consider himself or herself an expert… But I’m here to tell you, you’re not. It takes more than using a service to be an expert. You need clients. You need case studies. You need to prove that you can produce results using these social services. Even though I don’t consider myself an expert, I do have some case studies that validate my services as a social media consultant.

YouTube Goes Viral

I manage several social media accounts for the company I work for. Last year, during the Super Bowl, one of our employees was on the field after the game and snagged a video of Greg Jones proposing to his girlfriend after the New York Giants won the game. I took the video, optimized it for YouTube, and shared it on our YouTube channel. Within 24 hours the video had over 100,000 views and it was my first experience working with an organic viral marketing campaign. The video would eventually reach over 500,000 views and still gets views, and search results on a daily basis.

Proving Paying For Facebook Works

One of our clients is The Spirit International. The Spirit is a biennial amateur golf tournament that I have been working with since they hit the web. I manage all of their social media efforts including their blog. Facebook is where I have seen the most engagement from fans of the event.

A few months ago, I did some research and decided to pitch the idea of paying for some ads on Facebook. We discussed it for a few days, and decided to set a goal of $15 a day to promote the page. The account had only 255 connections when we started the campaign. Now, after only three weeks, the page has over 1,000 connections. That shows me that if you pay for Facebook ads, your will increase your number of connections. Engagement has also gone up. But, that isn’t what went viral. The Paige Mackenzie post did.

Two weeks ago The Spirit announced that Paige Mackenzie would be the captain for team USA in 2013. Paige is very active online, so we wanted to promote a post. We drafted a nice post about the announcement, supplied a link to a press release about the announcement, and promoted the post. At the time this blog was posted, that one post has reached more than 2,935 people.

LIVE From Amy’s Baking Company

My blog gets a lot of traffic, but nothing like what I saw during the grand reopening at Amy’s Baking Company. If you’re not familiar with Amy’s, the Phoenix New Times has some pretty comprehensive coverage of the meltdown. Needless to say, I was excited to have dinner at Amy’s. Since I’m a blogger, I figured I would blog about it. Not blog… LIVE blog. Sheryl decided to tweet about it during dinner, and our friend Dennis was going to post about it on Facebook. We were covered.

Our reservation was at 5:00 PM, but we didn’t get in on time. I began to blog, shared some links on Twitter and Facebook, and just continued to update the post while at dinner. From meeting/chatting with Samy to all our food, I documented it all! During dinner I was using my phone to push content to my site. Eventually the app wouldn’t allow me to update anymore, and eventually told me I didn’t have permission to access my website. As a matter of fact, the site was shut down. I freaked out and called my host provider.

Long story short, my site had been shut down due to traffic. I would later learn my site had 54,000 hits between 6:30-7:10 that evening. Eventually I got my site back, but it was a learning experience for me having something I didn’t expect to go viral truly going viral. Sheryl also went somewhat viral with her blog post about Amy’s. Her blog has over 60 comments and is spreading like wild fire. All we did was document our experience. I guess people wanted to hear about the meltdown. Thanks to Sheryl’s Twitter account, we were also interviewed by the Associated Press. Oh, and Channel 3 and Channel 10 news!

There are other success stories that I could discuss, but I just wanted to prove I have some success using social media. From blogging to using sites like Facebook and Twitter, I feel totally connected. Since the Amy’s incident I’ve had several people call/email me from around the world (including Cambodia and Indonesia) saying they saw me in the news or online being interviewed. Does that make me an expert? That is for you to decide. I just understand social media, the ability to connect with people all over the world, and the ability to do it from my phone. Social media has changed the way we, as a human race, communicate. If I’m an expert in something, maybe it’s in communication. I know how to use social media sites to increase brand awareness… But I’m no ninja!

What is your first memory of golf?

My first memory of golf is actually playing miniature golf on a field trip in Garden City, KS. I thought it was a dumb game. (Laughs.)  Little did I know I would come to love this game so much!

How long have you been at Papago Golf Course?

I started working at Papago Golf Course on April 22, 2010.

There are a lot of great golf courses in the Valley. What are some of your favorites to play?

I really do enjoy our layout at Papago, but I do play at Dobson Ranch, Whirlwind, Ocotillo, San Marcos, and Encanterra. I have tried to play as many courses in the Valley as possible, but there are so many.

What is the best course you have ever played?

I would give this one to Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, AZ. It’s an exclusive private club, but by far one of the best course I have ever played.

I am having a hard time breaking 80 at Papago Golf Course. What is your lowest round out there?

Papago is difficult from the black tees, but we do offer four tees for men to play from. From the black tees my best score is 74 and from the blue tees a 72. I do not make a lot of birdies, but I do make a lot of pars.

I LOVE the driving range with the mountains in the background. Do you ever get sick of that view?

Never. In fact, any time I am having a bad day I am reminded how lucky I am by just looking at the Papago Buttes.

What is your handicap?

Being a PGA Class A Professional there is no one willing to give me strokes, so I have to play as a scratch. But I do get eight strokes in the Friday Dobson Skins game. I am yet to put a round together out there. I would estimate my handicap to be around a 5 or 6.

You attended Arizona State University. Did you play golf there?

ASU offers a Professional Golf Management program and is the reason I chose Arizona State. The ASU golf team is by far one of the best teams in the country and they recruit most of their players from all around the world. I was never that good. But I did learn my craft of running a business and learning to be a golf professional at ASU in the PGM.

Tell me about your experience at the Ochoa Golf Academy by Rafael Alarcon.

In 2009, I applied and accepted the position of Director of Instruction at the Ochoa Golf Academy por Rafael Alarcon in Guadalajara, Mexico. OGA had academies in Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Morelia. I was in charge of teaching at Atlas Country Club were we had the academy in Guadalajara. My other main priority was to work with Rafael and Lorena Ochoa in coming up with the teaching philosophy of the academy. Their plans were to build more academies throughout the world. In California you will find the Lorena Ochoa Golf Academy which is the name they chose to use in the US. While in Mexico, I flew to LA to introduce Goose Creek Golf Club instructors about how Rafael Alarcon had taught Lorena and what teaching philosophy he used. In case you don’t know, Lorena retired the top rated player in the world on the LPGA Tour and Rafael was her teacher since she was seven years old. Although, he didn’t really become here teacher until she went to college at The University of Arizona. Rafael played on the PGA TOUR himself and Lorena would follow him around at Guadalajara Country Club. Rafael knew early she was special and helped her when she was small with her game, but he didn’t consider himself a teacher, he was a player at that time. I learned a lot about competitive golf and teaching while working with Rafael. Living in Mexico was difficult for me and coming to LA made me realize I needed to get back to the USA. That’s when I found the position and Papago.

Were you at the PGA Merchandise Show?

No, I do not attend the PGA Show in Orlando. January is a busy time of year in Arizona. You WILL find me at the PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas.

All things considered, your lesson rates are reasonable. Who sets those rates?

I set those rates. I gave approximately 1,100 golf lessons in 2008 at PGA TOUR Superstore. The foot traffic through the store was amazing, but our rates were also reasonable. I tried to find a middle ground between rates at the Superstore and rates charged by green grass facility instructors and that’s how I set the rates. Now, I don’t teach very much, maybe a lesson or two a week. My priority now is overseeing Papago’s daily operations and forecasting for the future.

Have you ever had a hole-in-one?

No. When I was in high school I played almost every day and at my home course Willow Tree Municipal Golf Course in Liberal, KS there was an 80 yard par 3; I hit it to 3 inches on many occasions but it never dropped.

They added golf to the Olympics. Do you think adding another team event to the calendar will affect how much events like the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup mean to fans?

I don’t think it will affect it at all. The Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup will always be prestigious events in the golf world. What the Olympics will do is introduce many new people to the game, which is great for the sport. I will say the US is a dominate force at the Olympics, but depending on the format it may be tough for the US. I know when I was in Mexico, there were coaches and golf instructors lining up to help train the Olympic golf team. I have found many of the other countries outside of the US are so much more accustomed to doing “Ryder Cup” style type of events. Clubs in Mexico often send teams to represent their clubs all over the world; it’s just what they do. In the US, I find golf is an individual sport more so than a team sport.

You have a sweet golf bag with your name on it. Do you use that bag, or is that one just for show?

Yes, I use my Titleist staff bag all the time. I am lucky enough to be an ambassador for Titleist.

Speaking of your golf bag, what clubs do you play?

I play the 913D3 driver, 909F3 3 wood, 909H 21 degree, AP2 4 through PW, Vokey SM4 52 degree, 56 degree, 60 degree, and Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2.

There are a lot of golf magazines out there. Do you subscribe to any? If so, which ones?

My favorite magazine growing up with Golf Magazine. Now I hardly read any of the magazines.

Let’s grab a drink. What can I make for you?

I drink pretty much about anything, but you know I would probably take a Bloody Mary on the course most mornings.

You listen to electronic dance music. Who is your favorite DJ? Do you have a favorite style?

Armin van Buuren is my favorite DJ. House music is more of what I like, but I like all types of music.

I am Tiger’s biggest fan. Do you honestly thing he will break Jack’s record?

I know that he can, but the competition on TOUR isn’t getting easier so it’s going to be tough.

Speaking of Tiger, did you read The Big Miss?

No, I’m not a big reader or Haney fan.

There are a lot of training aids out there. I am not sure if any of them work, but do you use any when you teach?

When I was at the PGA TOUR Superstore I was in charge of training aids. It was my responsibility to display them and to research them and teach the other instructors how to use them. My favorites were the Path-Pro because it has many uses. I also really like the I GOTCHA Ready swing weight.

I am still playing the same clubs I used in high school. Would upgrading my equipment help me lower my score?

Yes. You have a “consistent” motion with your swing so you should make sure you are fit for your clubs and could gain from some forgiveness. Unless you play all the time, like you used to in high school, technology can help you.

UPDATE: I have since been fit for new irons and purchase a new driver and 3 wood. I am still waiting on Jesus to give me a putting lesson so I can start making more birdies!

If I have a bad lie, I roll the ball. Basically, I don’t play by USGA rules. I have more fun that way. I also play the right set of tees based on how far I hit the ball. When you are just out there hacking it around, do you play by the rules? Do you think you know all of the rules of golf?

I always play by the rules, I don’t know how not to. But I don’t get upset with others if they give themselves a better lie if they are recreational or weekend warriors, unless we have money on the line… you better beat me fair and square.

Some people call it coaching while other people call it teaching. Is there a difference? What do you call it?

Yes, there is a difference. Teaching is when I am changing a golf swing or ideas about their swing. Coaching is when we are reinforcing those changes and just practicing.

I love watching golf on TV. Do you watch much golf on TV?

I do enjoy watching golf on TV; it drives my fiancé crazy. I have always loved watching golf and even more with Tiger is playing.

UPDATE: Jesus is now happily married! Congratulations, Jesus. Oh, and thanks for FINALLY introducing me to her. Nice to know she is real!

Do you do playing lessons?

I don’t do many at Papago as it is such a busy golf course. When I was teaching at Ochoa Golf Academy is was a very big part of our teaching philosophy. At Atlas Country Club they had huge trees; we would take the student into the trees and make them hit shot under, over, around trees to help with visualization. One the keys that made Lorena Ochoa such a good player is Rafael would make her hit those shots from the trees, so when she was in the middle of the fairway it was a cake walk, she knew she could make par from the trees.

There are a lot of certifications out there. Guys are AimPoint certified or TPI certified. Do you have any certifications? Do you think these certifications help a pro justify charging more for a lesson?

I was very in tune with certifications when I taught a lot, but now I don’t teach so I don’t pay to close attention. Yes, I do believe that a certified instructor should charge more and they have greater experience in teaching those certain methods.

Have you ever been to The Masters?

No, but I would love to.

You are pretty active on Twitter. You are also all over Facebook and starting to use Google+ more. What are your goals with social media? Have you seen much success since you started using social media?

I was actually on Facebook with my ASU.edu email when it was only available to college students. I enjoy social media to keep me current. I have found it to be a great tool to share with a lot of people with ease. I also use it a lot to find good poker games or poker tournaments in Vegas. I don’t think I have any goals with social media, but I will continue to use them.

Do you play any other sports?

I consider poker a sport, so that’s really about it. I hardly have time to play golf.

Let’s say I book a lesson with you. Explain that first lesson. Is it even possible to lower my scores with one lesson?

In the first lesson I would establish with the student what his/her goals are from the lesson or if they are interested in a package of lessons. You could see an improvement in your score after one lesson; it’s what I call a quick fix.   can fix you by changing something, but it may not be a permanent fix. In other words a quick fix is a counter balance of what you are doing wrong, if you start to do something else wrong I would have to counter balance that. You can only do so much of that before you have to start from scratch. In a lesson package, we could really evolve your swing and make it as “consistent” and “efficient” as possible.

What’s next for Jesus Martinez?

I hope to continue my position as GM at Papago Golf Course. I really do enjoy what I do.

Thank you so much for taking the time to sit down with me, Jesus. In all of the interviews I do, I always give the artist the last word. Go.

Thank you for the interview and I am glad you asked. I am a very lucky individual to be able to wake up each morning and have a true desire to go to work. When I am at home off from work, I often find myself thinking of ways to improve the golf course or how we do things, not from a “need” but from a “want” to work. I am also very lucky to work at such a beautiful place, great views and an awesome golf course. I am grateful for my family and friends who have been such a great support group for me. Don’t hesitate in asking me questions; I always enjoy talking golf or life for that matter, to me golf and life are one in the same. Thanks again, Ricky.

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REVISIONS tracks include:

1. Perfect Vision 4:52 (Them Jeans Remix)
2. Sex to the Devil 4:38 (Gosteffects Remix)
3. Babes 4:36 (Enso Remix)
4. Stark Weather 5:04 (Haunted Gauntlet Remix featuring Articulate & DJ CMB)
5. Deep in the Throes 6:28 (Depressed Billionaires Remix)
6. Perfect Vision 5:29 (Jeffrey Jerusalem Remix)

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