Bio

The Birthday Present is currently available for bookings and residency in DFW, nationally and internationally.  email:  thebirthdaypresentmusic@gmail.com

The Birthday Present is a production and DJ team primarily performing Deep Tech, Minimal, Tech House, Vocal Tech, and Electronica. The Birthday Present's eclectic sensibility and track selection maker them a standout in an EDM scene filled with mainstream DJs. The Birthday Present are not just DJs but storytellers. Each performance is a journey from start to finish. Their focus on delivering thoughtful and inspired music selections delivered not only in their performances but their musical productions as well has led to a loyal and engaged fan base. The Birthday Present also occasionally performs Big Room, Melbourne Bounce, Trance, Trap, House, Vocal House, and Latin House.

Bill Share/Direct Support DJ includes: Stafford Brothers, dBerrie, Leon Bolier, Downlink, Datsik, Designer Drugs, Black Matter, Eoto, Baauer, Polish Ambassador, Nerd Rage, Mord Fustang, Mitis, Marcus Schossow, Le Castle Vania, Kilowatts, Clockwork, Felix Cartal. Dirtyphonics, Tommy Trash and many others.

Recent Notable United States Performances:
• Wet Pool Party at Salt Dallas, TX (2014)
• ElectroDubTrapStep IX at StereoLive Houston, TX (2013)
• Euphoria Music Festival, Whitewater Amphitheatre, New Braunfels, TX (2013)
• Lily Pond, 44 Three Mile Harbor Rd., Westchester/Long Island, NY 11937 (2010)
• The Black Cat Nightclub, 7800 Route 11, Cicero/Syracuse, NY 13039 (2010)
• Barcode, 1890 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA (2010)
• Harry O's 427 Main, PO Box 28017, Park City, UT 84060 (2010)
• Ultra, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, North Naples. FL (2010)
• Union, 8210 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (2009)
• Ricochet, 3853 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (2009)
• LEVEL4, The Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki, Hawaii (2009)
• Blush Nightclub, 261 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 (2009)
• Bossa Nova, 1960 N. Clybourn, Chicago, Il (2009)
• J C Fandango Night Club, 12361 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 (2009)
• The Office, 310 S. West St., Raleigh, NC 27603 (2008)
• Stingaree, 454 6th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101-7008 (2008)
• Seven Ultra Lounge, 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, CA (2008)
• Burn Nightclub, 122 E Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (2007)

Recent Notable International Headliner and Festival Performances
• Euphoria Music Festival, Whitewater Amphitheatre, New Braunfels, TX (2013)
• M@D Disco Bar, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (2011)
• Automania Disco, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, (2011)
• Electronic Music Festival, Costa Rica (2010)
• Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort Guanacaste, Costa Rica with resident DJ Christian Mauricio Lopez Mairena (2010)

In 2015, longtime friends, Jeff Gaston and Vincent Martin, teamed up as producers to form The Birthday Present, a multi-genre EDM and House Muisc production and DJ team. Exceptional song writing, arrangements, and chord progressions set this duo apart from the mundane and predictable.
Jeff has been a staple of the Dallas club scene, working as a professional DJ for more than 20 years and has preformed at major venues and festivals across the US, Central and South America.

Vincent is an accomplished songwriter, touring and studio musician and multi-instrumentalist (Guitar, Bass, Cello, Piano, etc.), and has performed and toured worldwide.

Jeff has been a full-time working in-house resident DJ for more than 20 years in some of the most prestigious clubs across the U.S. and Central and South America and has more than 4000 performances under his belt. When he is not touring, he has been primarily employed at clubs in the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex at clubs on upper and lower Greenville Avenue, Deep Ellum, Addison, and Uptown, but also spent several years spinning in Baltimore, Md. and Washington D.C.

Jeff is one of the industry’s most versatile DJs with a vast knowledge of all popular music formats and genres, though The Birthday Present is primarily known for playing Deep Tech, Minimal, Vocal Tech, Deep House, & Electronica, they have been known to perform in a variety of other genres including Big Room, Melbourne Bounce, EDM, Trap, Trance, House, Vocal House and Latin House. The Birthday Present continually finds new ways to stretch the limits and boundaries normally associated with DJing and mixing, at times incorporating live vocals, drum machines and live instrumentals. Their eclectic vibe and unique song selection make them a crowd favorite and a standout among their peers. Thoughtful and inspired music combine with an always positive personality to create unique and personal performances.

In 2000, Jeff started a side project, Legacy Media, and worked providing cd duplication services for local and national musicians and bands. Jeff sold Legacy Media in 2009 and in 2010 opened and continues to operate Legacy Audio Video.

In 2006, after taking several years off from mixing and the Nightclub scene, Jeff resumed production of new mixes and prepared for new performances. In 2007, he resumed spinning in Nightclubs across the U.S. and internationally.

In 2010, Jeff competed in and won the So You Think You Can Mix Contest, sponsored by MTV3, at Club Krush in Garland, Texas. In 2012, from more than 200 applicants, Dallas radio station I93 FM and The Semeni Entertainment Group narrowed the 200 plus applicants down to 8 competitors, including Jeff, for The Next Big DJ Contest, held at Wish Ultralounge Dallas. While he was not selected as the winner, he enjoyed competing against his peers, and feels honored to have been selected as one of Dallas’ elite DJ’s.

In 2013 Jeff began producing House/Electronic music with long-time friend Vincent Martin who is an accomplished touring and studio musician. many new productions are in the works and/or being negotiated for release in the near future. In addition, They have had some of their older productions supported and released by www.dirtydutchhouse.com and www.dutchhousemusic.net and www.melbournebounce.com.au

In 2014 Jeff and Vincent began building their dedicated studio for music production and currently offer professional mixdown and mastering services to DJs, Bands and musicians.

Keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area and many new musical releases!!