Brian Jay

Well... where do I start? I've been DJing for... far too long some might say... It all started when I used to listen to my big brother and his mates playing in the 'Funkasaurus' Sound System in NW London and at our legendary house parties. The way that people responded to what they played was amazing and I thought.. I'll have some of that!!! Brought up on a good healthy diet of Soul, Funk & Boogie which I still love playing, artists like Leroy Burgess, Kashif, Bobby Womack, Funkadelic, Starpoint to name but a few... along with Deep, Soulful, good quality house music. In the late 80's I bought a pair 2nd hand turntables and started 'borrowing' my brothers and sisters Soul tracks and I was hooked. Fast forward a few years and I'm spending every spare penny on records and doing small gigs and parties. After having a 2 year residency playing down at the South coast of England, I now play at venues across London still 'spreading the Funk, Boogie and all things Soulful.' Along with my promoter buddy Bva (don't ask) from Come Tidy Promotions We put on a night called 'Essence of Soul' where I, alongside some guest Dj's play a mixture of the aforementioned styles of music. The nights have gone from strength to strength. A massive thanks to all of you thant came down to the last event at the Grand Junction on March 22nd with cool vibes and no attitude... our ravers just come to rave!!! And listen to some quality Soul, Funk,Soulful House, Rare Groove and anything Soulful. We are already receiving some fantastic feedback about last nights event and the planning for the next night is already underway. Watch this (My)space for more details and some of the photos from the event.Bar and club managers... If you're looking for a night to be put on in your venue that is something different but extremely professional... you know who to contact...Well we're already in late March... but that means only just over a month until the next Caister Soul Weekend so the the Soulboys N Gals will be heading down to Norfolk for a weekend of quality music, good vibes and plenty of alcohol!!!! The countdown is on....There will be be a few first timers (Caister virgins) coming with the crew in May for their first taste of the weekender so it should be an eventful one for them...... We promise to be gentle......Whistles, flannels and dancing shoes at the ready!
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