Category: Blog

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.

What a difference a day makes. In the space of 24 hours I have been confirmed as playing at the next Southport Weekender, put a team into a football tournament next May at the Hawthorns (take a read if you want to be in it) and lifted my spirits with some amazing music ahead of next Saturday’s party in Birmingham.

Take a read why I felt the need to share some words about the importance of taking care of business correctly when accepting bookings, whether as a DJ, artist, remixer or the like. Feel free to share it, I think many will relate to this blog.

In this blog I share some information about what happened when I paid £10 to Facebook to promote my website services. Take a read, it may be of interest.

You may have already seen me in the Trainline commercial? If not, I have embedded it below. Well now I feature in a brand new movie, courtesy of DJ Pugwash. Take a look !

Here are some words about what exactly I offer when I build you a website as well as some advise for any DJs who want to be taken seriously in today’s on-line jungle. Please have a quick read and forward it on. Thanks.

Clarification on how you can win passes for next year’s VBW by donating to Movember before the end of this month, as well as a lovely photo of me on the beach enjoying the glorious November sunshine, feeling very blessed today.

Have I got Heat For You, Episode 12. If you don’t know get to know… there are at least 3 MAJOR revelations in this one.

The B Sides Project. Something new for all vinyl lovers. Unearth those forgotten gems and hidden treasures, we are waiting for YOUR selection now !

After a 6 week break, I am happy to be back on the air tonight, Thursday, from 8pm GMT.

Some wonderful footage from the first ever Soul Weekender I attended, 24 years ago exactly this weekend. A must see !

Here is some information about my Movember campaign this year. I will be posting links to it twice a day thru the month. Please donate, even if you can only afford 50p. Take a read on how you can get some BIG prizes !

VBW2012 sets are all now edited and loaded to the dedicated audio and video portal. Also, just a few words about the awful act of God to have hit the East Coast of America.

I had a bit of a brain wave the other day. It hurt a little. It concerns those lovely pieces of large black vinyl one or two of you may own. It’s probably been done before, but never by us ! Take a read on how you can take part in this little project, DJs and non DJs alike.

Just a few words on my current state of mind and a photo you really have to see ! Probably best to make sure your kids aren’t around or your boss is in the building.

On Saturday I return to Switzerland, this time to the town of Basel for a night celebrating the 30th Birthday of Lelle, one of the main guys behind world famous UDM Radio show.
It is sure to be a night of quality music and laughter.  Shame I have to leave direct from the club to the airport at 5am.  Ouch !
Check the promo vid here

Some info for anyone wishing to join us as we prepare for another wonderful month of MOVEMBER. Take a read and click the link to get involved.

Some important news on why I won’t be able to do my radio show this month. It’s not that important. It isn’t at all important.

Some footage taken from my son’s 45 minute set at this year’s Vocal Booth Weekender.

A few words from myself about my own VBW experience this year.

Full timetables for the Vocal Booth Weekender. We go live on Thu 13th September at 8pm GMT from the Montepiedra Hotel. Do not miss it. We also broadcast in sound and vision all week long via the VBW website. Open this post to read more. Wish you were here,,,,

Happy to finally announce the release of Soul Central’s “On the Edge”. You can check out the hilarious video we did at my house, here. You can buy the track here. Here is an interview Timmy and I did to accompany the release.

Two clips from classic Miami WMCs. Both MAW parties. One in 1997 (the best ever) and one in 2006.

Here are some words to consider if you are waiting to make it in the music business. Please take a read and share some thoughts of your own.

Some words about how proud I was hearing my record finish a pretty big show on TV last night, showing how ‘our’ music has changed the face of the world in the last 25 years. Recommended viewing indeed ! #howclubbingchangedtheworld

Over 3 months ago I was booked for a gig in Portugal that I should never have been considered for. On Saturday I did that gig.
No words will do it justice. Just watch the video.

Over 3500 words about where my head is right now in relation to the music scene and how I got to be here. Purely for those who enjoy reading my thoughts, this is my biggest blog yet !

@Suncebeat 3 was BIG ! Here are some great photos of great friends, alongside a few words on the whole experience.

Here is the revised timetable for Suncebeat, featuring my 6 (yes 6 !!) sets, as well as a photo of the Queen with a black eye, holding a sign saying she loves me. Be good while I am away, you tossers !

Here is some unseen footage extracted from the official Vocal Booth Weekender DVD produced after 2011. There is over 90 mins of awesome footage and interviews to watch… I still have a few copies left ! Check it out !!

Greg Wilson shares some very insightful words on the supposed “DJ Factor” show forthcoming from the Simon Cowell stable, and helps set up a possible rant from myself in the coming weeks on my own blog.

Just a few words on a special night for Mikey as he did his first solo gig yesterday. Catch him at VB2012 !!

It’s the news one or two of the VB family have been waiting for, as well as one or two thousand of the Southport/Suncebeat fanatics.

Going back to the start of a wonderful May… here is a short video clip from my latest trip to Dubai. Check out the Sunstroke website, another WardsWebsites production, and remember that I can create any DJ or producer website you desire !

Check out my set from the weekend in London at Fresh, Sweet & Sexy. Also included in this blog, details about the official Vocal Booth Weekender warm-up party in conjunction with SSRadio as we take to the RIVER THAMES for a wicked boat party, followed by an after party. DJs include myself, Sean McCabe, Aphrodisiax, Natasha Watts on PA duties plus the wonderful SSRadio crew in support.

Glenn Thornton of Slaag Records, amongst many other things, returns to the Vocal Booth Weekender in September and is looking for other work in and around Europe. Promoters… take a look at this blog to see why you really MUST book him.

Friends of the Booth, Vol 2, tops the downloads charts across the genres. Respect to everyone that showed some love on this project. Take a read of this blog to see how it came about and check out the monster tracks on the EP if you haven’t purchased it yet.

Now available exclusively for the users of my app, in this blog I detail information and photos from a little party we had this weekend for the local Vocal Booth Family here in Spain.

One of my busiest spells in a while sees me returning to London on 26th May for an intimate affair at the Hipsta Bar.
While this is not an official VB Reunion, it definitely has the same ethos of great people and great music. If you haven’t sorted concession tickets yet (which have all sold out), drop me a line for some of Wardy’s secret stash !

Just a few words and images about my Southport Weekender experience for anyone not following me on Facebook.

Here is the official timetable for the Southport Weekender, including my set time. I won’t ask you to come and support me as there is so much on, although if you do make the effort, I promise you won’t be disappointed !

Extremely excited about heading to Dubai this weekend, ready for a set next Thursday at Sunstroke.
Here are a couple of interviews I was asked for, as well as links to a slamming 60 minute mix.

Danny Tenaglia was one of my earliest influences as a DJ. Here I share some words on the big man and news of his resignation from the music world.

Some very important words if you use any of the online music hosts like Soundcloud, Podomatic, Podbean etc. I ask a question about the validity of their figures. Please take a read and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.

A March catch up.. interesting news if you’re into that kinda thing !!

If you like random… this may interest you. Read on.

Across the Easter Weekend, The Vocal Booth Weekender’s first official gathering of 2012 takes place in Warrington.. Check the original post for full line ups and links to the event.

A lengthy ramble started at 6.15am to clear my head of lots of nonsense. It tells you about some real work I’ve been doing, why my body is giving up on me and other such stuff. If you like to read these kinds of posts.. this is for you. If not, don’t bother opening it.. seriously !

The Vocal Booth Weekender website is now live… here I share a few words on how I put it together and why I’d like to do the same for you