Biography | Mixes | Genres
1991 – 1993
Lots of Clubs, Raves, all night parties, basically
being introduced to the rave scene. Not asking any questions, just
enjoying it.
1993
Obsession with collecting vinyl started. I wanted
to make everyone else feel the same way I did upon hearing a certain
tune. And I found out how............................turntables!
1994
I wanted to be involved in the scene any and
everyway. I thought start an agency, write a magazine, I decided on
a DJ merchandise business. I designed and screen printed slipmats and
record bags to record shops, I sold out in a month. I would have continued
this venture but the company who printed for me went bust and lost
my original screens.
1995
Heavily into the hardcore rave scene, the best
thing to do was release a record, it should do my DJing career a world
of good. I found the perfect happy cheesy samples and put together
a 180bpm monster that sold 2000 copies. Unfortunately it didn't help
my DJing because the record label didn't use my DJ tag on the release,
they used my real name, which didn't help propel me to stardom. Oh
well, I was getting bored of Hardcore anyway.
1996 – 1999
I played on and co-ran a successful pirate radio
station, Spectrum 107.1fm. Broadcasting all weekend with a large roster
of DJs and advertisers to a thirty mile radius. The DJing work picked
up nicely as well holding down four weekly residencies at one point,
Reading, Farnborough and two in London!
Lots
of work in and around London including supporting live bands and pop
groups.
Towards
the end of the year I promoted my own night at a local venue, playing
a five hour set of music from across the dance spectrum, twice a week.
Eclectic crowd, complete musical freedom and a beautiful sound system,
perfect situation.
2000
The most hectic year of my life so far. Aside
from playing alongside people like Norman Jay, Jeremy Healy, CJ Mackintosh,
Lisa Unique, at The Matrix Superclub in Reading, I spent four months
DJing in Holland and five months DJing in Tenerife during the summer
period.
When
I came back it took from September till December to recover! During this
rest period built a House Music website, The X Project, with fellow DJ
Matt Logik.
2001
Haven't done as much DJing as I'd have liked
to this year, but I have promoted some great nights. I've spent a lot
of time building websites and not enough on music.
2002 - Present
Music will always be a huge part of my life and I will always be available to do a set if requested or create sound tracks for events and promotions.
Some
of the places I've played
Sound
of Ministry – Tenerife
Joyce’s – Tenerife – ex residency, six nights a week
for three months
Crow’s Nest – Tenerife
O’Neil’s – Tenerife – ex residency, six nights
a week for one month
The Matrix – Reading – warm up sets prior to Norman Jay and
Judge Jules
Bracknell Festival ’99
Alleycat – Reading
Uptown Records – Amsterdam
Abraxis - Amsterdam
Royalty – Amsterdam
The Weaver - Eindhoven
Extreme – Eindhoven
The Wag Club – London – ex Monday night residency
West One Four – London – ex Saturday night residency
Joiners Arms – Southampton
Agincourt – Camberley – Regular sets playing the heavier side of
commercial dance i.e. Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Orbital, Prodigy etc.
Dick’s Bar – ex Wednesday and Friday night residency and self promoted
weekly Saturday night
Tythings – Yateley
Cellar Bar – Bracknell
Warehouse – Fleet
The Bassment Club – Farnham
The Railway Inn - Winchester
Plantation Café - Guildford
Elephant & Castle – Farnborough – regular self promoted Saturday
night events.
West End Centre – Aldershot – regular eclectic selection
Various
outdoor and indoor parties from 1994 to 1996
I’ve
also worked for Smirnoff Vodka for their Fools Gold promotions in 1999,
this involved DJing and running games and competitions on the stage,
these were regional nights leading to a grand final event.
I
have a love for all things House and Techno; Soulful, Deep, Funky, Progressive,
Disco, Tribal and Filtered, I also have an aficionado for Breakbeats
ranging from Hip Hop and Down Tempo lounging through New School Electro
to the deep, soulful Drum & Bass style of LTJ Bukem and the Good
Looking imprint. I have a vinyl collection of 2000+ records and a large
number of CDs, My main preference is with vinyl and always will be but
I have no problems with using CDs and have experience in doing so.
I
can create building sets of epic proportions or eclectic mixes digging
deep into my crates using anything from obscure disco cutz and 60s film
soundtracks to party Hip Hop and Jazz Funk breaks. Depending on my surroundings
i.e. Bar or Club, I will either ensure the dance floor is kept busy or
that the clientele can relax after a long day to some mellow drawn out
beats creating an atmosphere that people will want to come back to.
Rates
I’m
not in it for the money, I have a 9-5 for that, I will happily play
for anyone for free on a trial basis, if I’m accepted to work
at your establishment we could hopefully arrange to cover transports
cost and get a couple of beers in. |
