XANDER HOVENSTINE

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

I was born and raised in the small town of Durango, Colorado. My music journey started with playing the viola when I was 11 and after that I quickly picked up guitar, bass, and any stringed instrument I could get my hands on. From the beginning I knew that music was what I wanted to do with my life in any way, shape or form and started taking whatever tech work I could find, whether in my school helping to set up concerts and plays, or working for our local music shop that would hold events.

Eventually I decided to challenge myself and my skills and moved to Chicago seeing the opportunity here.Nothing has ever made me happier than helping to bring the joys of music to other people, and at the DJ Firm I’ve found my place doing that. When I’m not setting up equipment for events or repairing whatever gear needs it, you can usually hear me playing guitar or bass and in the rare times I don’t have one in my hands you can find me walking my dog, cooking for me and my partner or playing games online with friends back home.

Fun Fact: Other than music my favorite thing is Horror, and my favorite book of all time is House of Leaves!