Category: Blog

Gary Dillon is a name known worldwide from his Released For Pleasure label, and Release parties around London. This is a truly riveting story

Last night saw another fantastic interview where we talked about all things Soulful House from the early to late 90s and beyond. Essential viewing, as always!

Almost 30 years on from first realising there were TWO Andy Ward’s, I FINALLY got to speak to him, years after secretly taking all the credit amongst my mates for HIS name up in lights.

Yesterday saw the first end of month special that was broadcast exclusively to a Zoom Room for access members.  No idea what access is ? Check it out here.

Bringing to a close this ‘pilot’ tournament, our finalists go head to head to see who can spot well know tracks from drum loops and intros first.

Do you even read these posts? Does anyone care? Those aren’t questions asked from a place of negativity, it’s simply a genuine call to see if there is still demand.

During this heart-warming chat with good friends, we talk about the glory days of Soulful House, mid to late 90s and all the ups and downs of those times.

A podcast originally started in 2010 and sent out via SSRadio. Many will remember these podcasts with fondness and may be pleased to know I have finally gotten around to loading them again for further listens. It features 2 hours per episode of myself and Julian Bendall of Bah Samba fame, sharing mainly non-house music and a lot of dialogue.

Yesterday we all learned of the passing of Phil Asher. The outpouring of emotions and the tributes online are incredible reading.

I will be paying respects the only way he would have wanted, through his music, on the VB Radio show, soon.

Snoopy Sounds is a podcast series that started in October 2018. It features recordings of over 1600 tracks taken from 12 inch singles and albums from a collection of approximately 2000 pieces of vinyl.

It’s been a long time coming but I finally got around to ‘sorting out’ my own website.
I’ve always been really keen to archive and make available as much content of mine as possible but over time my old site got really bloated and it became real slow in comparison to the sites I have hosted on my own servers.
The good news is that all the blog content I have created over the last 10+ years is still here.

A few weeks ago, myself and Michelle visited Switzerland for a weekend away. Friday night saw me play at a small bar alongside Pat and Marco Barone, whilst Saturday we were entertained at Pat’s house before recording this special Gospel House Mix. The mix was challenging as I had to use Traktor and time coded

In case you are not following me on Social Media, last Sunday saw us present a day of music on Pressure Radio as well as on YouTube & FB. Check out the details here for 8 hours of simply beautiful Soul Music for a simply beautiful soul. WATCH & LISTEN – AMANDA’S DAY

A recording of a show I presented back in 2006. It features a whole heap of tunes many of us grew up on with a little chat in between

As I prepare to launch my third publications, I share some words about the book and who it will appeal to.

I’ve known about the booking for some time and now the line up has been revealed I am absolutely thrilled beyond words to see the likes of Schooly, Jus’ Neil, E Double D and the Journey Men on there alongside pretty much every DJ I love.

A few words I wrote in the run up to VB2019 and a short video explaining how we got caught in one of the worst storms in 100 years.

The 2nd instalment of this 2 part interview, where we find out what happens when Simon relocates to Dubai.

In this 90 minute interview, I talk to one of my closest friends about some of the best and worst moments of his life. I’d like to think this will have you hooked from the very first minute.

Not everyone hears every Snoopy Sounds podcast and I’m sure not everyone remembers all the tracks. Twenty Five Episodes in I thought I’d list all the tracks played so far… it makes for some WOW moments. Remember, catch the show every Saturday morning on www.d3ep.com or catch the podcast via my podcast channel. Tracklisting (Ignore

An open invitation for anyone to join myself and many of my friends on board the amazing MSC Fantasia for 8 days and 7 nights, travelling around the Med.

In June 2020 I will be celebrating my 50th with anyone that would care to join me onboard a LUXURY Cruise ship. This offer is extended to EVERYONE, not just VB Family (meaning you could even class it as your own B’day celebrations and invite YOUR friends).

Two days ago I received tragic news about the passing of my ‘little’ bro, Elma. I wanted to put down a couple of words whilst I enjoy some time offline and thank my friends for all their messages.

Usually by now, I am sharing a lengthy review of my experience of the Vocal Booth Weekender. Warts and all.
If you want to leave your own thoughts about VB2018 then please do so… who knows, they may make their way into a future revision of the VB story!

Last weekend I played a Soul Central track that reminded me of the show I did with Timmy, coincidentally, 6 years ago in May 2012. Here is a link to listen to the show on Soundcloud. It features lots of behind the scenes stories of how we started working and how we made Strings of

My Blog kind of stopped a long time ago. I felt the need/desire to reach out to you, as a strong supporter, and share a couple of words. Take a read.
I hope you are still enjoying the weekly radio show because, as you know, no bastard ever writes me anymore 🙂

Whilst it’s been some time since I made anything new in the studio, it’s great to have a couple of releases back in the marketplace. Lover who Rocks You Previously re-released on vinyl is this beauty from myself and Timmy Vegas, under the guise of Johnny Rampin’ (a very loose way of paying tribute to

The man lovingly known as Snoopy passed away on Friday 9th March 2018. He was just 58 years old.
Here are a few words I’d like to put down in his memory.

An extended 3 hours of heat, opening up with a 30 min tribute to Mr Boyd Jarvis.

Today’s show seemed particularly HOT !
I’m rushing out the door as I post this so can’t really say more than that.
You might want to check it if you are a fan of VBW. I tried.

After a few extended shows, today’s offering whizzed by.
New year, New me. Total lie… same old me… pissed up, sharing tunes I love. What’s not to like?

I decided to let the music play this week and kept off the mic almost all the show. Loved the music. Missed listening to my voice 🙂 Enjoy.

Vocal Booth Weekender came and went in the blink of an eye. Here I share a few words on my personal VB2017 Experience.

In May ’18, I’m heading over to Miami for what looks set to be a cracking Cruise,with music from Zepherin Saint & his Tribe/Tambor crew. Fancy joining me ?

A first hour of non-house and some great tunes from the archives.

Final show before tickets for VB2017 go on sale. After last week’s eclectic selection, the latest show is downright funky.

This one is a keeper. It features some of my favourite records ever made. 2 hours of non-mixed, non 4-floor vibes. Please keep this one.

Back to the original format… 2 hours of fantastic vinyl from the archives, a little chat and a little wine. Big tunes this week.

This week’s show rolled over into a 3-hour extravaganza and I’d say every tune was a bullet. Take a listen for yourself.

Stream Live to Facebook now through your mixer. Instructions and tips. Something all DJs and Promoters should take a look at !