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Stretch

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About Me

To cut a very long story short, Martin Ryan (That's me. Hello if you are reading this. I like to speak about myself as a third person when writing about me-self. You have got be a little crazy in this world. Don't ja?) is known worldwide as Stretch (MC & DJ), his musical history goes back to the original days of Acid house in London, UK. A big Reggae fan and regular listener of Kiss FM back in the day and inspired by the likes of David Rodigan, Norman Jay and Paul Trouble Anderson he hooked up with a couple of pals and started djing and organising parties. After successfully organising his very own underground parties he was asked to join the crew at World Dance & A.W.O.L. The home of UK Drum & Bass
Also, as an unofficial part of the original crew from the Spread Love Project on Sundays in the GAS club, Stretch reluctantly became an MC, working very closely with the leaders of UKG, Public Demand, Freek FM, Dominic at Stonesthrow, Laurence'Bags'Bagnall, Micheal'the Hermit'Hodgeson (aka Doctor House) and Daniel 'come on you irons' Ward Plus the usual suspects!! On the intoductions made through the record shop and local hang out, Rhythm Division in Bow, he started working with Alex RD, CB, Luvin 'The Library' Lou and DJ Empee from Munich. On internet pirate radio, Gia live(Big up Tim) led to Stretch being recognised in many more places in Europe. This was the beginning of the Dutch interest and after several trips to the Dutch capital, negotitations were ongoing and the final transfer was agreed by EX agent Mr Lawlor and manager Ricardo!!(For an undisclosed fee).
Ibiza played a huge roll in the summer months of 2000/2001. Hanging with the likes of Gaz from Gods Kitchen, Pete Gooding, Andy Wharburton, Ronnie Randall, DJ Oliver, Paco Osuna, John Ullysees, Eric Morillo, Charlie Chester, Paul Wilkins, Danny Whitehead and Bora Bora's DJ Gee, it allowed the already vast knowledge base to grow! Promoting for Dance Valley at Amnesia, and notably in the adventure, dj on the terrace and be the first english mc to perform in Amnesia hosting for Dance Valley. Also holding the MC residency for Twice as Nice in Es Paradis (Respect Steve)!
Since the end of 2001 Stretch has been based in Nijmegen, Holland working with just about everybody! From Lil Louis Vega to Tiesto (Featuring on both Tiesto in concert DVD'S). The master Dave Clarke to The Audio Bullys.
Currently working with Ronald Molendijk in the studio on Ronald's new forth coming album! Plus, there are some other bits & pieces in the cupboard that are due to be unlocked.
For bookings and information please contact Iris@spot-on.nl
Dutchweekenders
takes most of his time, as does the gym (Exercise Body & Mind) he runs with his wife, Esther. Proud owner of two Dogs, Rommel & Sol: See videos!
More in depth info available from his ego trip Shush!
Dance Valley: A decade of dance! Live with Carl Cox Dance Valley 2005 closing with Paul Van Dyke!
Tiesto Elements of Life advert...

My Interests

The wonderful world of House music. My Wife. Deborah and Russ. Gemma and Daniel. Nijmegen. Arsenal F.C. Dance Music festivals in Holland. Writing lyrics (Finally). New music. Giles Peterson's worldwide radio show. Club COOP. Boxing. Running. Airline prices. Airline taxes. The world and London's population. Football Manager 2007!

I'd like to meet:

Anybody who likes a boogie, God and Elvis Presley!

Music:

All kinds but No f**king Hardcore!! Dutchweekenders.com

Ben Westbeech: Welcome to the best years of your life!!!

Movies:

Star Wars! Highlander! Lock stock and two smoking barrels! Smokin Aces!

Television:

F**k T.V. No really. leave it off and save the planet.

Books:

The incredible, fantastic and very weird discworld novels by Terry Pratchet.

Heroes:

Dad, Mum, Tony Adams, Michael J Sheehy, George Graham, Arsene Wenger, Muhammed Ali, Michael Watson,

DJ Roog, DJ Jeroenski + Tom of Tom and Jerry fame. In very particular order...

Softkey Left softkey Right

My Blog

Kenny Dope Gonzales and Defected in the house at Bloomingdale

Some (most) of you will know of Masters at Work. Lil Louis Vega and Kenny Dope Gonzales, The legendary duo from New York, have been pioneers in the percussive driven house underground from America. Si...
Posted by Stretch on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:51:00 PST

Ben Westbeech in the Paradiso, Amsterdam

It was Hemelvaartsdag in Holland on Thursday gone and I had to work with Armada events in Den Bosch. Great gig as it was a free festival and there were about 8 thousand people there for A State of Tra...
Posted by Stretch on Fri, 18 May 2007 01:54:00 PST

The laws of the universe

Well it has to be said that my current situation is what dreams are made of! I am happily married to my wife, Esther and busy has i want to be with the MC position and writing loads with the one we ca...
Posted by Stretch on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:16:00 PST

My Birthday

Well i am now Thirty Five years young and i can honestly say i feel f**king great! Anyway worked on the Roger Sanchez release party for his new album come with me! Great performance from the S-man an...
Posted by Stretch on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:35:00 PST

Information!

Yes yes yes! September is my fav month and it seems like there was'nt even a proper summer in Holland this year. Fingers crossed we get a bit of sun this month. Remco (DJ Phonc) and Myself (Stretch) c...
Posted by Stretch on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 08:24:00 PST