BIG weekend in the UK. I’m reeling from a mixture of sleep deprivation, vodka overload and non stop laughter.
Here’s a run down on what’s bussin’ right now in Ward World (as you can see I’m still not quite right – I’m so glad I don’t take drugs… I honestly don’t think I could cope with the comedowns !)
As I type this, I am listening to my Warehouse Classics mix I did last year Read on
Something guaranteed to put a smile on your face, either because you remember the times so well or you just think we all look like total idiots, here are some classic videos I recently had converted from VHS (even though these are on Facebook , they should be viewable by anyone with an account. Read on
We tested out a brand new chat room last night yet it still seems to have restrictions in place, meaning some people couldn’t gain access. This had even the geekiest of geeks stumped, so we continue to fight the fight until it’s right.
Lots of energy on the show and some sweet music, Read on
I won’t apologise for the barrage of information, because you have obviously come here for it or subscribed to receive it.. so thanks for taking time to read through the latest set of blogs I have been sending out.
As I prepare for tomorrow’s Vocal Booth, I have more news to share with you.
First up is another classic radio show from Choice FM, this time back to April 1998. This show sees us open up with the classic “Desert Island Discs” jingle put together by the Gillman, I loved it, even if he did get the name of the show wrong ! From the off you hear the awesome sounds of UBP.. a great way to get you in the mood for some quality house music. Again, I left the adverts on the show so you can reminisce and get a vibe for the era we were in back then. Read on
Ahead of this week’s Coventry gig, I was interviewed some time ago (ahead of the Southport Weekender announcement which I refer to).
Makes interesting reading I think
ANDY WARD
One of the UK’s most best-known and respected DJs, Andy Ward has enjoyed phenomenal success as one half of chart-topping duo Soul Central. WWJD spoke to Andy ahead of his Set at Coventrys most loved House Party, What Would Jesus Do? Read on
This Saturday sees me return to the Ministry of Sound for Soul Heaven… I cannot wait.
Due to increased demand the club has allocated me some extra concession entry guest list spaces.. if you would like to take advantage of these, hit me immediately with the names you would like to go on it thevocalbooth@hotmail.co.uk
See you there, I think I am doing the closing set in the bar, my favourite set of the night as it happens. Read on
As if I don’t have enough projects to keep tabs on, I decided to create another.
Anyone that has listened to the Vocal Booth over the last year or so will be more than aware of Julian Bendall. When working on my ‘Streets of the Sun’ track we formed “The Heavyweights” as a production outfit, and now we bring our brand new podcast into the world. Read on
More energy on this week’s show right through until the end.
The chat goes from boobs to retro sweets, bicycles and TV shows… another interesting one indeed !
PLAYLIST
(links are to Traxsource.com)
Giano – Stella In The Starlight (Giano Mix)
AC Soul Symphony – Still In Love (Joey Negro Love Symphony Mix)
Christian Alvarez Feat. JoLeon Davenue – The Way (Dutchican Soul Funk Vocal)
Yukiyo Takabayashi – Sunburst
The Wizard Brian Coxx – Swagga (Dub Mix)
Random Soul – Just Doin It (DJ Freestyle Mix)
Franck Roger – Wozah (Bug In It Mix)
Bah Samba – Live in the Summer (Soul Dynamic 2010 demo)
Deep Bros ft Fonda Rae – Get into You (Eric Kupper rmx)
Kaysand – Addicted (Pop Version)
Mone – Love Don’t Pay The Rent (Scott Wozniak Remix)
Trevor Vichas – Just In Love (Amit Shoham Remix)
Avi Elman & Danny J feat. Mani Hoffman – Love is Not For Hire (DJN Project Mix)
Groove Junkies featuring Indeya & Titus Fotso – Unified (As One ) (GJ’s World Cup Tribute Mix)
Renn – Nights In Africa (Club Mix)
Deep Sensation – Get Together (Deep Vocal Mix)
SubMantra feat. Adam Clay – Fashion (Soulful Re-Touch Mix)
Phil Asher & Kai Alce – Someone feat. Kayenne
Andy Ward & Nica Brooke – Find My Way
Milty Evans ft Evan Coleman – Purple Swirls
Janet Jackson – Nothing (Estranjeros Remix)
Grand High Priest – Last Time
Tom Lown – Love Potion (Jay Tripwire’s Mid Tempo Interpretation)
Giano – Stella In The Starlight (Dave Allison Mix)
Taking a step back in time to the glory days of Choice FM Birmingham.
By now, I am sure you are more than aware of my love for these times and Choice FM, it is a truly special era in my life and instrumental in enabling me to travel further out of Birmingham as a guest DJ.
At Choice FM I met Simon Phillips & Ian Wallman (amongst many others), two lifelong friends that were also instrumental in sharing great music with the 2nd city and went on to big things, Ian as one half of the B15 Project amongst other things, and Simon as one of the UK’s finest R&B DJs. There are several other people that passed through Choice FM (later to become Galaxy) who made it ‘big’, springing to mind are KC a great DJ that went onto Radio 1 and Justin Wilkes, now working in London on radio and the voice of the HMV TV adverts as well as the continuity presenter for ITV2 (now you know where you recognise that voice from).
While I am in reflective mode, let me tell you exactly about those days (I feel a long one coming on). Read on
So it begins… the hype for this year’s Vocal Booth Weekender.
Most people who attended last year will already be more than familiar with this footage, as it is taken from the official DVD we had produced after the event, and is featured alongside Thursday nights pre-party, the fun from both Friday and Saturday night as well as the Sunday Lockdown after party.
Also included on the DVD are ALL of the sets from the weekender. There are a handful left, if you would like one, drop me an email thevocalbooth@hotmail.co.uk
Over the forthcoming weeks I will be sharing more footage from last year’s party as well as teasing you with the wonderful images of the locations for 2010′s event.
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04.02.2012
03.02.2012
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