Jeffrey Tonnesen at TAO Sundance on January 18, 2014

Miami Beach, FL – July 30, 2014 – The music world suffered another heartbreaking loss this past weekend, Jeffrey Tonnesen passed away unexpectedly at age 35. Hailing from New York City, Tonnesen made a name for himself as a DJ at some of the most popular clubs in the country. From TAO Sundance to SXSW, we’ve seen Tonnesen grow as a DJ and a dance music producer throughout the years. His passion for music lit up his face and he always seemed to know the perfect song for any given moment. His relentless determination motivated those around him, his down to earth persona made him an irreplaceable friend and colleague.

The memory and music of Jeffrey Tonnesen will certainly live on. Here we take a look back at some of our favorite moments with Tonnesen, our friend and kindred spirit.

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Layer Cake Music Series on February 2011

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Hard Rock Music Lounge – Day 2 on March 16, 2012

Jeffrey Tonnesen at True Religion/Elle Magazine Happy Hour on March 15, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at ASOS Music Lounge – Day 2 on March 15, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Asos Music Lounge – Day 3 on March 16, 2013

Bridget Kelly & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Asos Music Lounge – Day 3 on March 16, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen & Bridget Kelly at Asos Music Lounge – Day 3 on March 16, 2013

Silver Medallion & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on March 16, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on March 16, 2013

Hits, Bruce Starr, & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on March 16, 2013

Bridget Kelly & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on March 16, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on March 16, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen & Jessica Lowndes at H&M Conscious Exclusive – Miami on April 4, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at H&M Conscious Exclusive – Miami on April 4, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen & Maxamilli at H&M Conscious Exclusive – Miami on April 4, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Gersh New York Upfronts on May 14, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen & Mike Nouveau at Sony’s Launch of the Xperia Z on July 16, 2013

He was one of the most hardworking, relentlessly motivated people I’ve ever met in my life.

Mike Nouveau

DJ Bizzy & Jeffrey Tonnesen at It’s So Miami Lounge – Day 2 on August 3, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at LIV on June 12, 2013

Jeffrey Tonnesen at LIV on August 14, 2013

Juliana Goldman & Jeffrey Tonnesen at TAO Sundance on January 17, 2014

Vice & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014

Chris Masterson & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014

David Devos, Bruce Starr, & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014

Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014

Juliana Goldman & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014

Vice & Jeffrey Tonnesen at Tao Sundance on January 18, 2014