About me: DJ SELF-ADMINISTERED BEATDOWN!!!
THE SOUL HOLE IS ON BREAK... After 3 plus years it needed a breaky break. Thanks for all your love and jams. The Robroy is still crackalacking so go there. And drink! And think of all those killer 45s that you are not hearing.
Soul jams, obscure boogaloo, certifiable well-known CUTS. -------
Are YOU looking for SOUL? Are you looking for a DANCE PARTY? Do you like to STEP? Well, step to THIS, brothers and sisters. -------
Spinning only the HOTTEST old soul, funk and R&B cuts every Wednesday, Dusty 45s and hot LPs just for you. Also bringing in a host of the finest soul and funk DJs from around to play select CUTs just for you and yours. Where else you gonna hear obscure oddballs PROFESSOR LONGHAIR, DYKE & THE BLAZERS, EDDIE BO, MICKEY & THE SOUL GENERATION, KING HANNIBAL, ALVIN CASH, RINKYDINKS, THE PEPPERS?? And toss in some well-known gems by MARVIN GAYE, JAMES BROWN, WILSON PICKETT and BILL WITHERS, all sprinkled with BETTY WRIGHT, THE MOHAWKS and super obscure and rarely heard CUTS all from 45s or LPs. ------
We aren't gonna be spinning disco, so leave your platforms at home, G. However , if you like to BOOGALOO, then GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE. ------
Who I'd like to meet: people who are bananas about 45s and love Eddie Harris, DYKE and THE BLAZERS and even Tony Avlon! ---------
DJs that have been here with Self-Administered Beatdown: DJ Greg Vandy, DJ Kingblind, DJ Johnny Horn, DJ Chrispo, DJ Cherry Canoe, DJ Brother James, DJ El Toro, DJ Antony Da Funk Scribe, DJ Mitch, DJ Miles and Miles, DJ Lilli, DJ Rocktrivia Dad, DJ Smitty, DJ Bruce Leeroy!, and maybe you someday? Can you bring it?
After that 4th vodka and a pilsner, I was feelin' a little tipsy. Had a blast! Whenever you need me, all ya gotta do is call me (Wicked Pickett). -Brother J
Hey Northern Soul fans please check out our version of Etta James' classic "Seven Day Fool" recorded live at the Russian Hall here in Vancouver. We also have a video of "The Driving Beat" recorded back in July.