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David was first interest in Music
and DJ`ing was when He was 9 yrs old, back in the UK. Bought 1st record
MFSB -The sound of Philadelphia.45 RPM. Parents both played Blues,
Folk, Sung and collected music. The Music His Parents liked was Blues
, Muddy Waters, Lightning Hopkins, R+B, Soul, David Bowie, Bob Dylan,
Beatles, Hendrix, Beach Boys.
On UK Radio, he first heard BARRY WHITE and JOHNNY BRISTOL.
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Came to CANADA with family. His dream
of becoming a DJ was reality by 19. At which time He bought Two Technics
1200`s. Through working, managing record shops.
This led to setting up a dance music store ODYSSEY IMPORTS in Vancouver
(Which mainly sold Rock/Punk before he came). This was the first
Hip Hop /House/Dance Record Shop in Vancouver.. He was DJ`ing in
several underground clubs in Vancouver including the original Club
Soda.
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Getting a lot of work as LOVE JONES
DISCO. w/ the JAZZMANIAN DEVILS playing
Rare Groove and Disco. Dennis, lead Singer, thought he needed a name
to DJ all the Rare Groove, Soul,Disco gigs with. It was Dennis who
came up with the name LOVE JONES. His DJ`ing continued here in Vancouver
in the late 80`s doing UNDERGROUND parties.
David then got His first experience on Radio @ CITR
on Mike Johal`s Show.
He was inexperienced @ being live on the radio. It was an important
lesson.
The experience proved useful later.
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Anxious to return to his British
roots, he decided take a trip back to England where David met COLDCUT
@ Reckless records ( Where Jon ,Matts partner, used to work ) Matt
Black(COLDCUT)had a real interest in rare groove and David was well
into it. David remembers watching Matt DJ @ His House. Matt could
really mix Hip Hop style. Scratching and overlay. Matt played David
the legendary mix "Say kids what time is it? And promised to
send Ten copies in the mail to Canada. David kept in touch with
Coldcut, sold them records, and COLDCUT started to get very well
known.
David returned to England leaving ODYSSEY in 1989. To live for 9
months. To hang out and Meet PATRICK
FORGE, (through COLDCUT) and also meeting GILLES
PETERSON (through Patrick who worked @ RECKLESS RECORDS). Patrick's
record collection (checked it out one time) of Soul Jazz and Latin
was off the hook. David enjoyed Sunday afternoons @ DINGWALLS .What
a wonderful learning experience. PATRICK AND GILLES played wonderful
Jazz, Soul and Latin DANCE MUSIC. Like no one ever before.
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At a COLDCUT
record release party He also met and proceeded to hanging out
with, go to, w/NORMAN
JAY`s nights weekly. Norman was nice enough to give me
a ride to the Monday nights often picking Him up in Kensington before
being
wisked away too the other side of Town. (MONDAY RARE GROOVE and
THURSDAYS @ DINGWALLS) Norman was, is very passionate, knowledgeable
about music and life. I appreciate the support Norman and Coldcut
gave me during my nine month visit. |
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After nine months He returned to
Vancouver. In 1989. David`s first Dj gig back was called "Wig
Out" with jazz funk band Soul Crib.
In the Nineties Saturno night club(Now called the Wet Bar) hired
Him 5 nights a week.
For a couple of years Started the now legendary Radio Show AFRICAN
RHYTHMS .in 1994. On the show. David has interviewed Rachelle Ferrell,
DJ SMASH and a host of others live and phone in. Next David Started
the night the BOTTLE
W/ Clarence. In 1996 @ the Pic Pub. A Jazz Dance, Nu Jazz, House,
Disco, Latin, Soul night which lasted three memorable years. And
by all reports a huge success.
It was in a unique vintage pub environment. Clarence and David
invited many great guests including DJ`s.MARCUS WYATT,DJ SMASH,JULIUS
PAPP,ANDREW JERVIS.. and some live musicians.
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Since then David has been DJ`ing
and running VINYL Records Shop in Downtown Vancouver. A Record Shop
specializing in Soul, Jazz, Latin, Electronica, Breaks ,Rock, House,
Disco and pretty well everything else.
David organized a DJ benefit for the late Shawna Stadius in 2003.
The event
was with key Vancouver DJ`s . Dicky Doo, Todd Omatani , Vernon ,
Jason Lev
etc. WE raised some money for Shawna and came together as a DJ Community
to
show our support. Shawna has passed away . Yet the love she radiated
will
live with all of us forever. |
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Last Year David played Wesley Snipes,
West Vancouver, Party in Aug 2003.
Which was a very special night .
Also in 2004 , David has also been working with UBC Club Brazil.
Playing an
all Brazilian selection. Along with two Bands. David also has been
playing
with DJ Eden and Mark @ the Alibi Room Fridays including headlining
a sold
out Show 2004 New Years Eve. Playing Jazz, Funk, Disco , Soul ,
Latin , new
and old.
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As well as a Host of other one off events
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in 2005 David has DJ`d a "One off" "Summer Jump off Party"
in May with DJ
Mark and Eden.
Also David DJ`d, headlined, The "South Beach Solstice Party" -
Thurs. June
23 @ the Quay Restaurant and Lounge
An all Latin Funk, House, Salsa , Brasil , with a touch of soulfull disco,
selection.The classic Celia Cruz was going over very well!
If you would like to book David for you event please contact David through
the contact info on the Homepage.Please submit details of your Event and
David can give you an estmate of the costs. David has all sound equipment
needed for any event up to 150 people.
For International Bookings please give David two months advanced notice. |
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