Calling all writers

Bill, I’ve got two pieces that I wrote up, they were previously published a couple years ago by an online magazine but I’d love to submit them here.

They are: A Rough Guide to Dark Progressive House, 2001-2003, and
A Rough Guide to Tiesto: The Trance Years

I know he gets a mention in your book, but have you ever interviewed Gary Dennis of Crazy Beat. Chesters in Southend was a seminal club, and the best funk DJ of that 87/88 era imo, but doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

Also Special Branch nights at The Royal Oak, Tooley St, was for me and absolute seminal club, where you would hear Sergio Mendes next to Liz Torres, amongst many otehrs

1 Like

No I never have. He’s a great guy, and I used to go on big trips to his shop all the time.

HI there, I’m new here so forgive me if I’m posting in the wrong place … but if of interest… I’ve been leading a few research projects over the last few years. I’m a visual artist and now researcher/writer I guess. I am a director of a CIC called Rendezvous Projects, we find creative ways to share social history. Projects, podcasts and publications I’ve recently led on include:

2019 - 2022: Sweet Harmony: Radio, Rave & Waltham Forest, 1989-1994
https://www.rendezvousprojects.org.uk/portfolio/sweet-harmony/

2021: Crate Digging: The Influence of De Underground Records
https://www.rendezvousprojects.org.uk/portfolio/de-underground-records/

2023: All Roads Lead to Bentley’s
(I’m only allowed to post two links, so can’t share this link)

I hope it’s of interest! Thanks x

Katherine sent me these pamphlets and they are rad. Well worth picking up, great oral history projects.

Here’s the Bentley’s link:
https://www.rendezvousprojects.org.uk/product/all-roads-lead-to-bentleys/

2 Likes

Can you send them over, Matt? x

I was there in Chicago when house was born. I’m not a DJ, nor ever was a DJ. Instead I created music from scratch via drum machines, keyboards, and other MIDI gear since 1982. I think I have a few things to offer regarding DJ history relating to all forms of EDM. Though perspective regarding the origins of house music may differ, it’s still worthwhile to consider and contribute to this excellent forum.

1 Like

Sounds interesting. Get in touch and let’s talk :slight_smile:

Sure. How & When?

BS

Email: djhistory@gmail.com