NYC Profile: Fer Junco

The say good things come in small packages.  This is the case of my friend Fernando, or Fer or Dj Nando or Connie Winters or Vampi....depending on the day and on what context you know him.  I happen to know all of them.





I met Fer just a year ago thru my best friend but it feels like I've known him for a long time.  This 5'6"..5'7"... (ummm how tall are you again?) Cuban Rican packs the energy and passion of 10 Energizer bunnies and is probably one of the few persons that can make me seem tame and maybe even boring next to him.  If you thought that wasn't possible, trust me if I am the altar boy, he is Madonna screwing the black priest next to me.



Raised in PR with a Cuban heritage, Fernando started playing music at local gay parties in San Juan.  With a degree in International Studies he currently works for the PR Tourism Company here in NY but his real talent lies in music.  Dj Nando, as most people have gotten to know him, currently Djs at spots where many big names have had the privilege to do so like XL, The Ritz, Bartini, and Barracuda within others.  His style is eclectic since it can go from relaxed and fun to tribal beats late at night.  He caters to the people and makes sure they are pleased but most importantly that they forget about everything and just live in the moment.  He could be whimsical and funny and doesn't take himself seriously and that's what people love about him on the dance floor.  His music is unpretentious and filled with fun.  Isn't that what is all about?  Just fun?  You can dance to his beats at the upcoming Sandblast in Asbury Park, NJ or just simply download his podcast "Dj Nando" on iTunes.

You know what they say about short guys, they have a big...heart! Ladies calm down!  A natural born prankster, he brings out the worst case of Chelsea Handler in me, like the time when I hacked into his Facebook and started posting statuses like "I'm horny!" (Heard his mother wasn't pleased.)  All I know is that if I want to dance, laugh or simply have a good conversation , my friend Fer is always there to do so.  Just don't' ask him to choose a movie to rent, you might end up watching Cabin in the Woods...if only he could have the same sense he has with music when it comes to scary movies.