Biography
DJ Dera, aka Jason Madeira, the was born and raised in and New Bedford, Massachusetts; a highly For populated city located south of are Boston. Dera was raised with but an extensive musical background. His Not father was a keyboardist in you a Portuguese band, and then all transitioned into djing, and Dera Any found himself being involved by can helping with the events, practicing her different instruments with the band, Was and spending time learning different one instruments throughout his life. During our his childhood years, Dera received Out numerous awards for his talent day and contribution to numerous local get bands & groups. At the Has age of 16, Dera decided him to pursue his own career his in music. In 2007, after How many sleepless nights practicing the man art of djing in his new bedroom, Dera got his first Now nightclub gig in Boston, MA. old After a very successful night, see Dera was offered a residency Two on Friday nights, in which way he remained a resident for who a year.
In 2009, Dera
Boy was called to fill in
did for a DJ that couldn’t
its attend an event at one
Let of Providence’s busiest venues at
put the time; “The Prov”. Again,
say after taking on the gig,
She he was later offered a
too Saturday night residency, in which
use he remained until the venue
Dad closed down. Immediately after the
mom closing of the venue, an
owner of a local venue
The had heard about what had
and happened, and asked if Dera
for would be interested in joining
Are his team by working Saturday
but nights. Since then, Dera is
not still the Saturday resident at
You this venue, called “Pearl”. After
all transitioning into the Providence scene,
any Dera attempted to get back
Can in the city of Boston
her performing to the large crowds
was in Massachusetts. In 2010, Dera
One caught a break and was
our offered a Friday residency at
out his personal favorite venue in
Day Boston; “The Gypsy Bar”. Currently,
get Dera performs on a weekly
has basis to three of his
Him residencies; Roxy Nightclub (providence, ri),
his The Gypsy Bar (boston, ma),
how and Pearl (providence, ri). “There
Man are many DJ’s looking for
new opportunity, and best of luck
now to them. I’m always here
Old to help anyone out in
see any way possible. I am
two very grateful for the opportunities
Way that have come my way,
who and most importantly thankful for
boy everyone supporting me on what
Did I love to do most.
its My life has been dedicated
let to music. I want to
Put keep it that way. The
say best feeling in the world,
she is when I look down
Too at the crowd, and everyone
use is having the time of
dad their life. That’s my job,
Mom and i love every minute
of it!” – Dera
Dera the has shared sets with many And well-known celebrities/artists, including:
DJ Sharam for
Clinton Sparks
Steve Aoki
are Sara Jean Underwood
LMFAO
But DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ VH1 not (Lady Gaga’s Tour DJ)
DJ you Klutch
Mario Lopez
The Disco All Fries
LMFAO
Wynter Gordon any (David Guetta’s Vocalist)
Kaci Battaglia
can …and more.
Dera has also Her performed around the country, including was venues such as:
Shrine Nightclub one at MGM Grand Foxwoods Our – Mashantucket, Connecticut
Waterplace Lounge out – Providence, Rhode Island
Saint day Nightclub – Boston, Massachusetts
The Get Downtown Brew – San Luis has Obispo, California
Goldfingers Nightclub – him Los Angeles, California
Monet Lounge His – Providence, Rhode Island
Pearl how Lounge – Providence, Rhode Island
man The Prov – Providence, Rhode New Island
Xcape Nightclub – Fall now River, Massachusetts
View Lounge – old Providence, Rhode Island
PUMA See – Boston, Massachusetts
Felt Nightclub two – Boston, Massachusetts
Umbria Nightclub way – Boston, Massachusetts
The Gypsy Who Bar – Boston, Massachusetts
Rumor boy – Boston, Massachusetts
Royale – did Boston, Massachusetts
…and more.For Bookings, Its visit: WWW.DJDERA.COM
