Ian Allan featured in International DJ magazine!!!
You can find the featured mix via the link below
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Acquiring his first set of turntables at fourteen & a first residency at sixteen Ian Allan has become somewhat of a veteran on the Northern DJ circuit at the age of only 28. With twelve years of professional experience Ian has played in countless venues.
Starting in local bars in the mid nineties Ian began to learn his trade, shaping & perfecting the performances you hear today. As the years went by residences became a regular thing but it was the chance meeting in 1999 with fellow DJ Neil Corking which became a unique turning point in both careers.
The pair, due to differing but complimenting styles, formed a partnership & soon began securing residencies in the areas premier bars. Long stints at Spensleys (Middlesbrough) & The Dickens (Middlesbrough) became very popular with the local crowds but it was their three year residency at Bar Zantia (Middlesbrough) which really brought them to the foreground. Playing to over 700 people every Saturday night this quickly became one of the most talked about & memorable pre club venues in the area.
This catapulted Ian to the front of many a promoters mind & it was no surprise when, in the summer of 2003, he was offered residencies at world renowned clubs Gatecrasher One & Bed (Sheffield) playing his unique brand of music. Faced with huge crowds Ian revelled in the opportunity & had by his own admittance the best moments of his careers to date.
More high profile sets followed for Ian in such established venues as The Arena, Cornerhouse (Middlesbrough), Stereo, Attic, 55° North (Newcastle) & corporate involvement with Toni & Guy & JJB Sports. This all culminatied in playing his first international set in Ibiza, a debut north of the border in Edinburgh & working with one of the worlds leading brands – Ministry of Sound, performing with DJ’s as diverse as Jazzy Jeff to Lenny Fontana.
Taking influences from legendary producers such as Larry Levan & Tom Moulton right through to today’s hero’s of Dimitri from Paris & Joey Negro Ian’s strength lies in his musical knowledge, depth & programming. Whether it is an eclectic underground disco, 80's boogie, rare groove, funk, breaks, broken beat, old skool hip hop, nu jazz, classic & contemporary soul set or a specialist soulful inspired house & U.S garage workout you can always guarantee a party whenever he mans the turntables.
This has been highlighted as Ian has now come to the attention of the worldwide media with International DJ Magazine featuring him in their coveted Raw Talent competition late 2003 & more recently June 2007. Beating off thousands of entrants Ian has the distinction of being one of the very few who have been included twice in this industry leading contest. Further achievements include internet based MDM choosing his July 2005 set to win their global contest & gaining runner up placements in the Ministry of Sound - Donate to Dance mix battle (2005), Bodytonic’s Electric Picnic DJ competition (2005) & Uber’s DJ contest (2007).
Success has also taken Ian to the airwaves & his first residency with the nationwide Galaxy Network flourished. With eleven guest mixes in total Ian was a fixture on the last Friday of each month until the “The Friday Night Soundbite†finally came to an end in December 2004.
Ian can now be heard via Gotsoul & Blush Radio on a regular basis providing guest mixes & has secured broadcasts in the past on Cyberjamz, Pressure, Tokyma, Selecta, Lazer & Soulful Vibes.
Now with the expansion of his new promotions company – Lazy Days Music Ian is as busy as ever residing & playing in some of the north’s most prominent venues along side regular international dates in Dubai. This coupled with the continued growth his club event – Lazy Days, development of his agency – Lazy Souls & the formation of his new live project – The Electric Funk Allstars there are definitely exciting times ahead!!!
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Ian Allan can now be heard via the internets leading soulful Radio station - Gotsoul.
Trademark eclectic sounds are featured on a monthly basis on Soulful Selections hosted by Stu Ashton & Chris Foster Monday 8pm – 10pm.
www.radiogotsoul.com
Broadcast times are from 6pm (UK time). Please check the schedule for more details.
You can listen live via MP3 Stream, Real Audio or Windows Media or alternatively, you can also listen, download or subscribe to the extensive list of archived shows.
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 7 - Underground Disco - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Gene Chandler - Get Down (Rick Giantos Special 12" Mix)Denise La Salle - Im So Hot (Original Mix)
Air Power - Welcome To The Disco (Full Length Version)
Secret Weapon - Must Be The Music (Extended 12" Mix)
Weeks & Co - Go With The Flow (Extended 12")
Change - Paradise (Original Version)
George Duke - Want You For Myself (Original Mix)
Geraldine Hunt - Cant Fake The Feeling (12" Mix)
Coffee - Casanova (Full Length Version)
Jackie Moore - This Time Baby (12" Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 6 - Nu Soul - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Grooveman Spot - Something (Original Mix)Bum On Carpet - Hold It Tight (Original Mix)
Jazzanova - Soon (A Touch of Jazz Mix)
Verna Francis - Twilight (Blackbeard Remix Vocal)
DJ Spinna - Surely (Original Mix)
Jazzy Jeff - For Da Love of Da Game (Original Version)
Common - Go (Original Version)
Tangoterje - Can’t Help It (Original Rework)
Pascal Rioux - Don’t Stay Outside 2 Night (Original Mix)
Kathy Diamond - All Woman (Original Mix)
Active Force - Give Me Your Love (Extended Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 5 - 80s Boogie - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Stephanie Mills - You Can’t Run From My Love (Extended Version)Mystic Merlin - Mr Magician (Extended Mix)
Barbara Mitchell - Get Me Through The Night (Extended Mix)
D Train - Keep On (Full Length Version)
Colonel Abrams - Im Not Gonna Let You Know (Extended Version)
Raw Silk - Just In Time (12†Mix)
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel (Original Version)
The Jammers - Be Mine Tonight (Original 12†Mix)
Change - Angel In My Pocket (Extended Mix)
Five Special - Why Leave Us Alone (12†Long Version)
The Jacksons - Walk Right Now (Extended Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 4 - Funk - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman (Original Version)
Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You (Original Version)
Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is (Original Version)
The Chi Lites - Are You My Woman (Danny Krivit Re Edit)
The Commodores - I Feel Sanctified (Original Version)
Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swingin (Original Version)
Lyn Collins - Think (Original Version)
The Jackson Sisters - I Believe In Miracles (Extended Mix)
Incognito - Roots (Extended Mix)
Jamiroquai - The Funktion (Original Mix)
Common - Go (Jazzanova Main Remix)
Alex Attias - Help Me (DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix)
Yam Who - Wrap You Up (Original Mix)
Reel People - You Used To Hold Me So Tight (Club Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 3 - 80's Boogie - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Rome Jefferies - Good Love (Original Extended Version)
Glenn Jones - I Am Somebody (Original Extended Version)
Change - Change of Heart (Original Mix)
Colours - Am I Gonna Be The One (12" Version)
Larry Wu - Let Me Show You (Extended Mix)
Shades of Love - Keep In Touch Body To Body (12" Mix)
Shirley Lites - Heat You Up (12" Mix)
Sharon Redd - Beat The Street (Francios Kervorkian Mix)
Peech Boys - Dont Make Me Wait (Larry Levan Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 2 - Underground Disco - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Dee Dee Sharp - Easy Money (Original Mix)
Esther Williams - I'll Be Your Pleasure (Original Version)
Chaka Khan - Clouds (Larry Levan Mix)
Melba Moore - Standing Right Here (Original Mix)
Patrice Rushen - Number One (Original Mix)
Sharon Redd - Can You Handle It (Extended 12" Mix)
France Joli - Gonna Get Over You (Francois Kervorkian Mix)
Jeanette Lady Day - Come & Let Me Love You (Extended 12" Mix)
One Way ft Al Hudson - Music (Extended 12" Mix)
Jean Carne - Was That All It Was (Extended 12" Mix)
Gino Soccio - Try It Out (Extended Mix)
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Ian Allan Live - Volume 1 - Downtempo Beats - Download Link
Recorded Live @ Lazy Days
Tracklisting
Calvin Harris - Let Me Know (Unabombers Mix)
Diesler - Charmed (Extended Mix)
Yam Who - Here We Go (Original Mix)
Reel People - You Used To Hold Me So Tight (Club Mix)
Stevie Wonder - Love's Light In Flight (Original Version)
Gino Soccio - Try It Out (Extended Mix)
Leroy Burgess - Stranger (Original 12" Mix)
Al Hudson & Partners - Spread Love (Extended Mix)
Fresh Band - Come Back Lover (Extended Mix)
Lenny Williams - Dancin (Original Version)
T Connection - Saturday Night (12" Mix)
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