In Conversation with Colin Steven – Velocity Press
Finding out more about the man behind Velocity Press. I ask how & why a physical book still remains important in today’s online world.
August 16, 2022
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Category: Podcasts
Vocal Booth Radio 14th August, Tippo 4 hr Special
Another 4 hr show that took on a life of its own and presented a varied selection of great music/ Drink was involved.
August 14, 2022
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In Conversation with Tippo – From Detention Centre to Jehovah.
In this interview we talk about a young lad, faced with his own challenges in life, overcoming trauma and adversity to continue to be the best father, husband and friend he can be.
August 13, 2022
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4 hr Vocal Booth Radio, Aug 7th
4 hours of timeless music from across the genres. This felt special. Does it sound any different?
August 7, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio July 31st
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music. We also gift someone £200.
July 31, 2022
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110 & Rising. 3 Hour Sunshine Mix. July 2022
A non-stop mix put together as tight as you like and taking you on a journey of downtempo Disco Chuggers to late night Filth.
July 26, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio July 24th
2 hours of random music, back to the digital archives for a hot show from the terrace of Casa Ward.
July 24, 2022
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Mistress Mo – Flashback. Brum as F*ck
Mistress Mo is a name well-known on the Birmingham clubbing scene in the mid 90s.
From her residencies for Crunch & S.L.A.G to co-promoting legendary ‘Flashbank’ events.
July 19, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio July 17th 2022
2 hours of timeless music… Across the years, tempos and genres. A pretty big show during a big day on Pressure.
July 17, 2022
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In Conversation with Gary Solomon – The Only Way is Garage
Myself and my friend of almost 30 years took a bottle of wine down to the beach, sat on the sand and recorded our conversation.
July 14, 2022
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In Conversation with Brock Elbank – Body Positive
Accomplished photographer for Mixmag for many years. The last 10 years have seen him accomplish greatness with a series of exhibitions + his own foundation
July 6, 2022
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In Conversation with Man Parrish – The Man Parrish Stories
I am extremely honoured to be joined live on air by non other than true living legend, Mr Man Parrish. We talk about the very obvious hits that shaped many of our lives and reveal so much more about this gentleman.
July 3, 2022
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In Conversation with Harold Heath – Long Relationships
A FANTASTIC insight into a sometimes-described ‘reluctant’ career in the music game. An Incredible Journey from Unknown DJ to Small-Time DJ.
June 28, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio June 26th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music. We also gift someone £200.
June 26, 2022
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In Conversation with Malcolm WeLove – Leeds as F*ck
Following on from the success of the recent All-Day event in Leeds and celebrating his current musical offering on Arco, we talk with a man who’s been entrenched in the Yorkshire music scene ‘forever’.
June 21, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio June 19th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
June 19, 2022
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June 19, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio June 12th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
June 12, 2022
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Andy Ward & Afrika Bambaataa, Choice 102.2 1996. Classic Tape Archives.
Saturday afternoon in the 2nd city, December 1996. Afrika Bambaata was about to perform that evening at First Base in Wolverhampton.
June 9, 2022
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In Conversation with Matt Anniss – Join The Future
Join the Future – an insight into the birth of the Bleep sound of the north and British Bass Music. Researched and written by Matt Anniss.
June 8, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio June 5th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
June 5, 2022
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In Conversation with Kaesu
Kaesu (aka Harvey Warmington-Christmas) is a young rapper from Birmingham. His powerful lyrics display a wisdom beyond his years.
June 1, 2022
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Vocal Booth Battleships May 29th 2022
The music is selected by the chat room this week as we go through the vinyl archives plus share images from VB2015.
May 29, 2022
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Vocal Booth Mellow. May 22nd 2022
A rare downtempo session today. Pulled out some proper heavy hitters. Hope you enjoy it.
May 22, 2022
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A Thing of Beauty – May 2022 Mix
I had the opportunity to jump on Pressure today and record a rare DJ set with no talking on.
May 21, 2022
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Bod & Andy Ward 1992. Classic Tape Archives.
Early house tape from myself and my buddy, featuring classic tunes from the likes of Todd Terry & Frankie Knuckles.
May 19, 2022
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In Conversation with Tom Wainwright
One of his major accolades being a residency at The Hacienda, Andy Ward catches up with Mr Tom Wainwright, a true legend of the house scene.
May 18, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio May 15th
2 hours of timeless music from the vinyl archives. Music from the golden era of deep/soulful house music. Plus slideshow from past events.
May 15, 2022
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Andy Ward ‘Hip Hop Style’, 1992. Classic Tape Archives.
An early tape from myself featuring Hip Hop, RnB & House across 90 mins. Enjoying these ? Please take 30 seconds to drop a comment. Thanks.
May 12, 2022
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Music and Mindfulness with Kareen Griffiths (Calmify)
Music and mindfulness is a great way to reduce our stress and help us improve how and where we focus our minds.
May 10, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio May 8th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep/soulful house. We also share images from 2014.
May 8, 2022
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Paul Moran 1991 x 2. Classic Tape Archives.
More fantastic music from the golden boy of our crew. I explain who Mr Moran is and why he was so important to us all.
May 5, 2022
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In Conversation with Jonathan Woodliffe – Nottingham as Fuck
Jonathan Woodliffe is regarded as one of THE most influential cogs in the emergence of the Soul, Funk and House sound up and down the country.
May 3, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio May 1st
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
May 1, 2022
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Roger the Doctor & Ket Shah, Radio Bahia. Tenerife 1991 + Andy Ward, Aug 94. Classic Tape Archives.
An impromptu interview from Ket Shah. Please bear with my Aug 1994 mix, it starts off tough but then it gets to some PROPER sweet.
April 28, 2022
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Get Supplement Savvy. An insight into CBD, CBN, Curcumin and more.
Two experts in their fields shed light on how and why you should consider getting ‘Supplement Savvy’ when it comes to modern treatments.
April 27, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Apr 24th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
April 24, 2022
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Patrick Smoove, Andy Ward, Deli G. Classic Tape Archives 96/97
Mix one 1996. Mix 2 a rare foray into the DnB arena for myself. Mix 3 a tape of the grooves Deli used to share on his Galaxy 101 show.
April 21, 2022
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Unique 3 + Forgemasters. Bleep & Bass as F*ck, a Yorkshire Tale ft Winston Hazel & Edzy
Many of us experienced first hand the ‘House Music’ explosion of the late 80s into the 90s but how many REALLY understand the significance of Yorkshire on the global explosion of UK House Music?
April 20, 2022
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Classic Tape Archives – DROPBOX LINK+ DJ Teji 1995 + Andy Ward 1997 (MAW Promos)
Classic Tape Archives. Unearthing forgotten gems from days of old.
A brand new show where I introduce and share some of the classic tapes I collected in my youth.
April 14, 2022
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The Art of Building Relationships with Nicola Farnhill
Love and connection are as essential to our wellbeing as the air we breathe.
With this in mind, it’s vital that we master emotional intelligence in order to improve our relationships, not only with others, but with ourselves also.
April 12, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Apr 10th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
April 10, 2022
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Classic Tape Archives – Paul Moran 91 + Grooverider @ Eclipse, Coventry
Classic Tape Archives. Unearthing forgotten gems from days of old.
A brand new show where I introduce and share some of the classic tapes I collected in my youth.
April 7, 2022
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Andy Ward – New Age. Feb 95
Home cassette recording from 1995. Digitally enhanced and converted for your listening pleasure. Part of the ‘Classic Tapes Archive’ series. Just the Music and non of the chat !
April 4, 2022
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Classic Tape Archives – Andy Ward Feb 95
Enjoy this journey back to a council flat in Birmingham in 1995. There’s some brilliant music on here and some pretty tight mixing throughout.
April 4, 2022
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Trauma – What it is and How it Manifests itself
Trauma is not the event but the meaning we attached to the event. We share the key to discovering hidden traumas and how to liberate oneself.
March 30, 2022
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Andy Ward Southport Weekender 2022 Powerhouse Set
Taking to one of the biggest and best stages on the Soulful House circuit, here is my interpretation of how you should set the scene for the night ahead.
March 28, 2022
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Soul Session – Mothers Day 2022
2 hours of sweet Soul Music pretty much uninterrupted. One for the archives maybe?
March 27, 2022
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SPW 22 Review – Vocal Booth Radio Mar 27th
A 4hr extended radio show looking back on my own particular return to the amazing Southport Weekender and the music I shared there.
March 27, 2022
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Lenny Fontana & MarkWilkinson – Inspire & be Inspired
I talk to two former guests and gentlemen I always give credit to as being highly inspirational along my journey.
March 16, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Mar 13th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
March 13, 2022
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Drop Beats Not Bombs. Boogie Down Brum. Suki10c – Brum as F*ck
In this week’s conversation we continue to focus on the rise of the music scene in and around Birmingham, particularly the Reggae Scene of Handsworth as well as the emergence of a strong underground network of Hip Hop, Soul and even Bhangra in the second city.
March 10, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Mar 6th
3 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
March 6, 2022
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Mykal ‘Wassifa’ Brown & Ammo Talwar – Brum as F*ck
In this week’s conversation we continue to focus on the rise of the music scene in and around Birmingham, particularly the Reggae Scene of Handsworth as well as the emergence of a strong underground network of Hip Hop, Soul and even Bhangra in the second city.
March 2, 2022
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Andy Ward & Craig Smith. 4 decks, 2 mixers.
Andy Ward & Craig Smith back to back for over 2 hours. 4 decks and 2 mixers, this is a relentless assault of straight up fire.
March 1, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio, 6 hr Special. Live Session with Craig Smith
6 hour extravaganza of some of the finest music you’re likely to hear all year. What a treat this is. If features an extended 3 hour mix from Craig with a Back to Back session from myself and he on 4 decks and 2 mixers. It came out pretty, pretty good.
February 28, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Feb 20th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music from the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
February 20, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Feb 13th
2 hours of timeless music, back to the vinyl archives with music fro the golden era of deep and soulful house music.
February 13, 2022
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Todd Gardner – Face to Face Interview
Video Below. While I had him here, I took the opportunity to talk face to face with Todd Gardner. We discussed growing up in New Jersey, the important differences between New York and New Jersey and his career as a DJ and producer. I really enjoyed this face to face experience.
February 1, 2022
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Blackwax & Todd Gardner – Vocal Booth Live Sessions Jan 2022
Recording taken from the all-day affair at Caboo Club here on the Costa Blanca. A masterclass of sweet, soulful house goodness from Blackwax for his revolve Radio Show alongside Mr Todd Gardner. PRESS RELEASE: Broadcasting live and direct from Caboo (Cabo Roig) in front of an intimate crowd, we bring you the first of a
January 31, 2022
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Talking to Justin Bond (Bond’s Nightclub) & Jez Collins (Birmingham Music Archive) – Brum as F*ck
Conversation with members of the Birmingham music scene, instrumental in the growth & development of the ‘House’ sound + all its sub genres.
January 26, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Jan 23rd
This week’s show is back to normal. 2 hours of hot tunes from the racks and the Hard Drive whilst I wait for my turntable to be repaired.
January 23, 2022
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Men’s Mental Health Matters
An honest and open discussion about how and why some men find it difficult to talk about the sometimes heavy burden of everyday life.
January 19, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Jan 16th
This week’s show is back to normal. 2 hours of hot tunes from the racks and the Hard Drive whilst I wait for my turntable to be repaired.
January 16, 2022
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Talking to Jock Lee & IMD – Brum as F*ck
From the guys hugely responsible for the rise and rise of the music scene in the early 80s al the way through to present day.
January 12, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Jan 9th
This week’s show is back to normal, kind of, with 3 hours this time of hot tunes from the racks and the Hard Drive.
January 9, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Jan 2nd
The first show of the year turned into a bit of a thing… 5 hours of great tunes, Wine and a little chat. What’s not to love?
January 2, 2022
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Vocal Booth Radio Dec 26th
2 hours from the vinyl archives, this time chosen at random by the guys in the chat room.
December 26, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio XMas Party 2021
A 4 hour extension, sharing party favourites. A joint celebration for our Xmas Knees up as well as Michelle’s Birthday.
December 20, 2021
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Talking to DJ Dick & Adam Regan – Brum as F*ck
From the guys hugely responsible for the rise and rise of the music scene in the early 80s al the way through to present day.
December 15, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sun 12th Dec
A slightly extended show this week as we get back to normal programming and trying to bring uplifting and positive vibes whilst remembering our loved ones.
December 12, 2021
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In Conversation with Colin Williams – The Man Behind The Camera
Of course, I recommend all the interviews I conduct, however this one is a perfect snapshot of the music scene in the 80s in London. Colin also shows why he is such an influential and inspirational human being.
December 8, 2021
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DJ Andy Ward – Farewell. 4 hrs of Timeless, Heartfelt Classics
4 hours of non stop music to try to convey where my head is at right now and to say goodbye to a friend we lay to rest this week
December 5, 2021
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A Brain Dump on the Beach – Dec 4th
Today I took a stroll along the beach and emptied some thoughts out of my head that I felt like sharing but didn’t want to occupy the space of the radio show
December 4, 2021
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Dealing with Toxic Relationships
We’ve all got them. People we work with, our friends and even our families. This will also broach the subject of toxic substance abuse.
December 1, 2021
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VB2021 Closing Set – Andy Ward
The emotionally-charged closing hours from the Vocal Booth Weekender in Villajoyosa 2021.
November 29, 2021
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The Bobby & Steve Story. Bobby talks to Andy Ward.
I’ve captured some stories in my time but I’m not sure any come close to this epic interview with one of the Kings of the Soulful House World.
November 26, 2021
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A Tribute to Amanda Reed – Blackwax takes over Vocal Booth Radio Show.
On Friday 19th November 2021 we said goodbye to our Queen of VB. This is an emotionally charged tribute to his wife by Steve Reed.
November 23, 2021
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Phil Gifford – Brum as F*ck
Another perfect insight into the progression of the Birmingham Music scene.
A truly hysterical interview packed full of anecdotes from around ’87 to ’91 and the history of the rise and fall of Wobble, one of Birmingham’s best known and earliest ‘Superclubs.’
November 17, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sun 14th Nov
Extended show, 3 hours of timeless music from the vinyl archives, sharing music from the last 25-30 years.
November 14, 2021
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Aaron Ross & Neil Pierce – Soulful House Mafia (Audio Podcast)
Where do we even begin to talk about these guys?
Together they have a story, individually they have too many to mention.
November 12, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Time for Reflection
Broadcast Sun 7th November, 2 hours of music and conversation that brings home how fragile this thing called Life really is and how important it is that we face the challenges head on.
November 7, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Oct 31st
Another 2 hours of timeless classics from the vinyl archives. Uplifting and Soulful goodness for your listening pleasure.
October 31, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Oct 24th
Another 2 hours of timeless classics from the vinyl archives. Uplifting and Soulful goodness for your listening pleasure.
October 24, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sun 17th Oct
2 hours of timeless music from the vinyl archives, sharing music from the last 25-30 years.
October 17, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sun 26th Sept
July 2002 @ Garage City, London. With what Sounds like 2 hours of club anthems but at the time the hottest, much sought after joints.
September 26, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sun 19th Sept
2 hours of vinyl nuggets from the archives. Soulful deepness and uplifting vocal goodness.
September 19, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sep 12th
Back to the usual format of 2 hours of slammin’ vinyl from the racks, with a short interview with Jazz n Groove from 1997.
September 12, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Sep 5th
After a brief intro, today’s show features more gold from the archives. A live recording from Marco’s 1996 and a Choice Radio Show featuring Michael Watford, 1997.
September 5, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Aug 29th
After a brief intro, today’s show features more gold from the archives. A short part of a mix from 1994 and then another 90 minutes from a 1998 radio show.
August 29, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Aug 22nd
After a brief intro, today’s show is a recording from 2001, a WMC special featuring some of the hottest tunes from Miami that year.
August 22, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Aug 15th
Today’s show is a recording from 1997, one of my mixes from my Sunday show on Choice FM. It’s pretty decent.
August 15, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Aug 8th
Today’s show is an eclectic selection with relatively zero talking. Another delve into the digital archives.
August 8, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Aug 1st
2 hours of vinyl nuggets from the archives. Soulful deepness and uplifting vocal goodness.
August 1, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Jul 25th
An extended 4 hour show today from the digital archives.
July 25, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Jul 18th
2 hours of uplifting positivity. Bullets from the vinyl archives.
July 18, 2021
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Doobie J – Inspire & Be Inspired
Listen to Doobie J tell how his world was turned upside down overnight and how he tackled it head on, so to speak, to build a new life for himself.
If this doesn’t inspire you, nothing will!
July 14, 2021
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July 11, 2021
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Vocal Booth Radio Show
Jul 4th
3 hours of vinyl nuggets from the archives. Soulful deepness and uplifting vocal goodness.
July 4, 2021
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