Category: Blog

There’s nothing to read here.. just a few words about my personal experience of VB2013 and all that comes with it.

We have all lost someone we love to cancer, in any of its forms, here we unite in our celebration of our friends’ memories.
Join us by making a small suggested donation of €2. Full details in this blog on our 500 balloon release at VB2013.

5 hours of underground anthems from the house and garage era. A selection of some of the finest, most credible soulful house tracks ever. You NEED this in your collection.

A few words about Timmy Regisford and some dubious activity surrounding selling other people’s music.

After over 8 months, the podcast where myself and Julian Bendall talk about a load of nonsense and play some great music returns.

Over 50 DJs you may have never heard of before all on one Facebook thread, and increasing every hour… take a look for your next favourite DJ.

A great new compilation from Deep Josh with information here on how I am giving away a full package of one of the releases.

Details on how you can get your grubby little hands on my sets from the recent SunceBeat 4 event, as well as news about the Vocal Booth Radio Show returning on Thursday.

Stating the obvious to keep a record for when I look back on the year. Andy Murray wins WImbledon… 77 years later a Brit finally does it.

A truly memorable day celebrating 10 years of Pressure Radio at the wonderful Sketchley Grange in Hinckley.

Some words and pictures about my trip to Switzerland at the weekend for the Groovenite Boat Party.

Another blog about conspiracy theories, from government officials admitting there are aliens living amongst us to fascinating information I have just come across about World War II. Includes some amazing videos.

A photo diary of our Family day out, as Mikey represented our town in a road safety competition and I got to spend a day with a coupl eof local police officers, as well as riding in their car.

This has nothing to do with music. It is some un-interesting photos of my terrace at home and some work I’ve had done.

4 set lists from my recent gigs at Southport, Belgium and Amsterdam and an explanation on the new CDJs. Watch out for the Pioneer demonstration area at the Vocal Booth Weekender.

Details about my 6 hour set in Ibiza this August Bank Holiday, and the full list of dates for the Soul Heaven Pool Parties, every Saturday at Ocean Beach,

4 hours of great music recorded Monday@Supper Club in Amsterdam. Features Marly Mar, Cl’audio, Eddie4Tune, Nathan Adams live and yours truly to end the night. Contains a link to download the original, high definition recording.

A few words here from the promoter/DJ from Saturday’s gig in Belgium – FunkyFeet. This starts the summer series of tours for Pressure Radio and the Vocal Booth

A few words from Marlon van der Kust, promoter and resident for Party on Monday @ Supper Club, Amsterdam, ahead of my Pressure Radio/VB tour there this Monday.

A few early morning words about a relatively quiet April as well as some general ramblings about my life at the moment.

Do you need to access restricted TV content ? Now you can. Take a read of this blog if you live outside the UK or US for FULL use of catch up TV, TV on demand and all new movies on Netflix, LoveFilm etc.

Remember that message to the Gods I sent asking for the safe return of Merlin ? Well it got answered, and then some ! Just another little blog for me to look back on.

Has there been a time in the history of man where the balance of power was equal between ‘them’ and ‘us’? If so, why did it not remain ?
My crude attempt to try and get answers from various viewpoints on world events.

A few words to back up my comments on Facebook yesterday about benefits in the UK, and remembering those that lost their lives in the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Someone has nicked our lovely little kitten. Writing a blog to send a message to the Gods to return him.

If you missed the Vocal Booth on Thursday, you would have missed the world exclusive of the brand new Soul Central track Timmy and I finished last weekend.
It’s a little dark, and it is exactly what I had wanted to achieve for a long time.. take a listen.

A few words about my trip to Birmingham at the weekend for the Masters of the Airwaves book launch as well as studio time with Timmy Vegas.

Catch me playing on Friday afternoon, 26th July with Kerri Chandler, Franck Roger and Jimpster aboard the Argonaughty boat party at Suncebeat. HEAVY !

The much anticipated album, Eclipse from Louie Vega and his world-class outfit, Elements of Life, is out now. Here are some links to buy and what I think of the somewhat hefty price tag.

I wanted to share a few words with you, my original Family, about this year’s VBW and why it is so special to me.

Well, that was fun ! 3 hours of music to announce the headliners for this year’s Vocal Booth Weekender. No track listing, if you are coming then just listen to the show and see if you can feel the excitement in the chat room !

A good deed to start the day. Donations made to 3 charities on behalf of some of the world’s finest producers. Please leave them a message to let them know they did something good today.

A short blog to fill the void in my rants. This isn’t a rant but a couple of questions… 1: What/Who applies the best marketing and 2: Is it arrogant to use software to DJ and NOT use the sync button ?

Here is a mix of mine featured on The Essential House Show.
It features 50 minutes of some serious dance floor destroyers, favourites of recent VB shows and beyond, as well as a short telephone interview.

A few words about my 4 hour set at 8.30pm on a Friday night. Carnage of the most high. It’s lovely to watch people let off steam.

A couple of new websites for you to check out. The new one from Bah Samba offers all their music in one place, and what an amazing catalogue of work it is too ! Another site from Dr-Beat may be of interest to anyone looking for Artist Management or advertising opportunities. Another WardsWebsites production.
Don’t forget, I also build sites for all types of business, from plumbers to hairdressers, pimps to prozzies.

Remember the Vocal Booth Club Sessions ? I have decided to start re-releasing all the Episodes from 1 to 73. Time to get a new hard drive to store this music guys !!

Here are the details for my Birthday celebrations in June, as well as the official party for Pressure Radio 10 yr anniversary.
Hotel rooms are nearly all gone, snapped up by most of the Vocal Booth Family, so if you want to come and enjoy some naughty jacuzzi action, you need to get a swerve on !

Further to my previous blogs on the matter, I am happy to say that the VBW app is now finally available in both Apple and Android stores.

A few words and pictures about my trip to Oxford on Sat 9th Feb

It gives me immense pleasure to find out I am included on the 4th Suncebeat Line Up this summer in Croatia. Full line up within.

This week’s live show sees us jump into the time machine to April 2009, 3 hours of timeless music from back in the day when the VB was live on TKO FM. Take a listen, some crackers on here I need to dig back out.

If you don’t follow me on Facebook then you may have missed this topic of Shuffling that was brought up recently after my previous blog. Take a read.

Deep House is the new UKG. My last words on the subject then I’m going to let it go.. I think I finally get what I’ve been trying to say for a while down concisely.

31 days without alcohol for Cancer Research’s DRYATHLON. I did it. Just a few words for myself to look back on documenting the month of January. If you would like to sponsor me, a link is attached.

My last two blogs, calling out to Soulful House Promoters and The Bastardisation of Deep House were a little negative. It is time to redress the balance.
Let us focus on everything that is great about the scene.. you ! Read how you can share your sounds with the world.

If you are anywhere near Oxford on Sat 9th Feb come and join myself, Tony Nanton and Lil’ Joey for a night of all things soulful at Clems. Here I speak to the promoter and find out a little bit more of what is in store for us.

More words about the sheer quantity of sub standard releases on the market place and the bastardisation of the term ‘Deep House’

Calling out to all promoters who may be interested in joining the fun as we celebrate our 5th year of VBW as well as 10 years of Pressure Radio. Get in touch for more details on gaining maximum exposure for your venue/DJs by being part of the International tour and a poster that will be seen by hundreds of thousands of clubbers globally.

Grab a free download from a great track that got a lot of love when aired a few weeks back on the Vocal Booth.

A brand new Traxsource is coming and not a moment too soon. Take a read about the great new platform and features.

Mon 21st January 2013 is officially “Blue Monday”, the most depressing day of this year. The 3 Kings of House event this weekend in association with Soul Heaven gives you something to look forward to.

World class producers who make pretty average guest DJs… it is, in my opinion, stifling the scene. This is my plea to promoters the world over. Have a read and pass it on.

Sat 29th June 2013. Stick that date in your dairy. Take a read of this blog for more details.

Friday night saw me touch down in Club Privé, Tallinn – Estonia. A few words and pictures about the weekend away in sub zero temperatures.

Feliz Dia de los Reyes Magos a todos mis amigos. Happy 3 Kings to all my Spanish friends and family celebrating. Take a read about Spain’s “Christmas Day”, which is celebrated today.

Sleep Talk Recorder… You have to give it a try… Hysterical !! If you or your partner talk in your sleep or either of you don’t believe how much/loud you snore, then this app is a MUST ! ✭✭✭✭✭ Check out how I got on with it.

Welcome to the One Three….. Boy oh Boy, what a show to start the year. We started off with some great tracks, then paid tribute to DJ Man-X, then… well you need to listen really, I haven’t laughed so much in ages !
Stick with it !

January is the start of the Dryathlon, Cancer Research UK’s push to raise funds. People stay off the alcohol for the whole month and raise as much money as possible. Here I share some words on why I decided to take part.

Happy New Year to all my friends and Family around the world. I have listed a few exciting things here that are in the pipeline for the coming months. Hold tight for the ‘One Three’ – this baby is ours !!

A few nips and tucks on my website bring it bang up to date. You can now take a look on any mobile device and see how much easier it is to use, like or comment on. I still have a bit of tinkering to do, let me know if you spot any issues.

Saturday night in Birmingham was another truly amazing gathering of the finest people you could care to share a dance floor with. The Vocal Booth Family were in full effect as we celebrated with Uber at the Rainbow Courtyard.

I touched on this a few times in this week’s radio show and on Facebook earlier in the week. Now is the perfect time to start looking back on your year and getting it down in writing so you can take stock of the last twelve months.

A few shots I took down at the beach with my new camera. If nothing else, the sunshine should put a smile on your face.