Davey Asprey

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Davey Asprey Biography 2011

With a career that is going from strength to strength - this 24-year-old DJ/producer is making it his mission to leave a stamp on the dance music scene.

Hailing from a humble background in Walsall, a small town in the West Midlands, Davey began his love affair with music after hearing his mum’s Acid House as a child.

He developed his passion for Trance after his first visit to the White Isle of Ibiza in 2005. That year he saw his hero, Eddie Halliwell, play at Amnesia.

“I was a big fan of mix sets, even before I had seen him play. His energy and showmanship is amazing.”

Soon after returning from Ibiza, Davey purchased his first set of decks, and took the first step towards his DJing dream.

After a year of practice, he landed his first gig at Nailed, in Leicester. Since then he has been gathering friends in high places and now boasts appearances alongside the legend that is Judge Jules, as well as a series of other big names in the industry; including Ferry Corsten, Marco V, Calvin Harris, Gareth Emery, Richard Durand and not forgetting the man that influenced him to live his dream– Eddie Halliwell.

A definite highlight in Davey’s career came in 2008, just three years after starting out, when he was asked to perform at the venue to end all venues –Eden, for Judgment Sundays. Ibiza being Mecca for aspiring DJs, this was his most prestigious event so far. (To see an interview of Davey at Judgment Sundays, hit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndWfOITxWXE).

After making his Ibiza debut he has gone from strength to strength, securing gigs at Cream, Goodgreef, Gatecrasher, Passion and Ministry of Sound London. He has now found success in clubs all over Europe, and party-goers are eager for more.

New Years Eve 2009 saw Davey saying goodbye to the Noughties in style, playing his biggest event to date, as he took to the decks in the Goodgreef arena at the New Years Eve Slammin’ Vinyl event - a night which played host to some 13,000 clubbers.

He used this opportunity to showcase his first endeavour in music production, his debut track – The Glitch (http://beatport.com/s/r137Mt), which he created under the guidance of producer, Steve Allen.

“Steve booked me in to play at Excessive Pressure, at Audio in Leicester, and after seeing me play he took me aside and offered me a residency as well as the opportunity to collaborate with him in the studio.”

Since then, Davey has produced a series of other tracks, including Mindless (http://beatport.com/s/r1ct6t), The Devil You Know (http://beatport.com/s/r17oot) and Ogre (http://beatport.com/s/r1iN5f) and has received amazing feedback.

His tracks have now been played by DJs such as Armin Van Buuren and Paul Oakenfold and have appeared on compilations such as Best of Trance 2010 (Attention Germany), The Ultimate Progressive Collection Vol.1 and Trance: Ibiza Anthems 2010.

After an exhausting and exhilarating year, Davey said goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011 by playing at Passion alongside Sander Van Doorn. A night which he claims is one of the best New Years he has ever celebrated.

“The line-up was amazing, by far one of the best I’ve seen for a single club. The atmosphere was electric.”

So now, with plans to release new track, Jilted Perspective, at the beginning of 2011, Davey is hoping that the feedback he has received from his previous tracks will help make this the best one yet. As well as the release, he has some more high-profile gigs lined up, so if you haven’t heard of Davey Asprey yet, heed Judge Jules’ words and “keep an eye out for this fella!” You heard the man.

For a list of Davey’s up and coming gigs, check out: www.davey-asprey.com For enquiries or to make a booking, please email: Bookings@davey-asprey.com

Written by Charlotte Branson