ALL IN THE RONSON FAMILY

DJ Samantha Ronson may only have become a household name in the last couple years, (thanks in part to the hounding paparazzi) but she's been around the DJ scene for years and music most of her life.

Ronson is the step daughter of Foreigner's Mick Jones and the sister of artist/producer/DJ Mark Ronson. And tonight she opened for Daniel Merriweater, the Aussie sensation who's signed to Mark's Allido Records.

Many may dismiss Samantha Ronson's skills, but she knows her way around the turntables. I've seen her spin several times in various environments and her mashups always stand out- tonight was NO exception. I'm not sure how many folks would mix "In The Air Tonight" with "Hypnotize" or G N' R with "Uptown Girl."

It's not surprising that she once said her brother and DJ AM taught her everything she knows, as I've been fortunate to have seen both perform. She possesses the two qualities that I like most in a DJ- she keeps the dance floor moving and she never opens her mouth.

Getting a chance to see her may be difficult as she often spins invite only parties or places like Crown Bar, Teddy's and Apple with strict door policies. However, she's often in Vegas and Atlantic City so dress to impress and get your dance shoes ready because she's worth the price of admission.

-Tammy Good (entry and photo)