December - Mandance.....Already!!

Zoom Zoom Zoom.

December...I mean Really? Where, did the year go? It's like in the movies, when they show you a time-line by ripping off the months of a calendar....but instead....you're There; INIT. Zoom Zoom. It's called Living. Funny thing....the older I get...the more I want to live it. LARGE. So, I'm a work in progress...and just a little bit ahead of my time I'd say. But then....who's to judge. I know I can't. ALL that I can do....is control the little things that I have control of in my little corner of the world.

One of the things that I Can do....is control the music as it comes out of my bag this Friday at the Ramrod Bar in Fort Lauderdale. They have this night called Mandance, when they move walls for me....to create a dancefloor....and It Works. You'll Have to BE there to see this thing go Off. It's gotten to be quite the Big little party. Fridays are always fun....but on the 3rd Friday of each month....when Mandance happens....this room is like an underground club in Amsterdam. They've been Very vocal lately too. Must be the tourists. They always liven up the room with new energy. BOING.

But, This Mandance....being December and all....is going to be wild for a few different reasons. I'm not privy to say Who....but there are a few peoples coming in this week....Celebrities in their own right ....from D.C. and NYC....that will be there to spec the club for future parties....me included of course....(w)...so IT"S ON. And I'm doing my part to try to make it GO OFF!! New music....some new classics....you know....Fierceness!!

So I'm inviting YOU.....to tell somebody....and bring your posse....This Friday night to the Ramrod ....and Dance with Me. Ok....some screaming would be nice too....(hehe).
And Please....when you're There....Stop by the booth and say hi. I always like to know who's in the room....and what they are Up to. Makes my tail wag....(wagwagwagwagwag).

Meantime....head to the sky....and Live Your Life Large. I look forward to seeing you then.

Love all around
Herbie

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Whiter Shade part 4

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(Deep breath before the Plunge) Hello my little Beat Doggies,

Picture this. It was White Party/ Miami/ weekend. Which is; truly a world class "Circuit" /Charity event by itself. Don't get me wrong though, it was hardly the Only thing going on that weekend. But this is the weekend that usually marks one of the first really big tourist weekends that we get here in south Florida. And, that's just one of the reasons that this is one of the best places to live on the planet. Like I said, there were a Lot of great parties that weekend, bringing people of all shapes and sizes, together. Now, this year I wasn't directly involved in "White"...so for now, I'll just have to give you a little look-see into what I did have a part in. I had to work my regular Friday night. Some say I do it for the love.

I Do.... Why do I love it? There are many reasons. Mostly it's the fact that this is a "jazz" gig for me. I have some tenure in the room, and they let me "take them", just about anywhere I want, musically that is. The club; Is known for it's DJ's...among other things....which are mostly figments of somebody’s overactive imagination. There is some history there. And, all Kinds of fun peoples populate those spaces. It's Definitely one of the best "Vibes" around. Like I said it was the start of hi-season, and between all the great events everywhere....I knew we were going to turn it Out that night. We did!!

The first set I'm giving you here, starts in at around 11;30-ish. Then, it's on to sets three and four, that continue to the end of the night. I'm leaving off the first set of the night...as I'm planning on making a future podcast of two or three opening sets..to show you how we get to this point. This one surely Felt like a great night to me, as they have been very verbal lately. I think that's a good thing. Sexy people expressing themselves is nice. Music-wise some people ask me what I play. I tell them that out of all the listening to download sites that I do during the week to week, that there are a lot of songs that get tested, and maybe only played once. But the ones that stick go in the bag. Then they all start to come together and create a certain "Sound" that has become Mine. It's the way I put the drums together, and how I mix and layer the breaks. I do try to mix up the styles, and to keep it sexy. I try to "talk" to you all night too, and to tell you things through the lyrics. Oh, and all this, is recorded "Live" in the club. There's usually a few shots of Jack involved, so I'm sure you hear the "Nudge" button, as much as I do. That being part of the um... "Charm"; that is the booth, that I spoke of earlier. (w).

Set three was where we all were at Peak night, screaming and carrying on as they were, this was one out of control, dancing (space available, which was the boxes, the stage, the steps.) cocktailing/ rubbing/ bouncing the night away to the end ; crowd. Too much fun was Had I'd say. Part four begins as the peak starts to fade, and then we start the descent to close, and out to the end of the night. Time to bring the BPM's down a bit, then a few songs that will close the evening out. Which I always enjoy doing. As, I like to send my people home with a musical hug, not just a kick, and out the door.

Like I said....it was a great weekend...and, this was a great night. I'm sorry you couldn't all have been there, but now you'll have a little taste. My only regret of all that, is that you listening at home....don't get the full volume, drop the bass kick, cocktailed and rubbin' on IT Vibe, that was in the room. You'll just have to turn it up, and try your best to "Feel" me....where Ever you are.

I already have an idea for the next podcast....so hold on to my love with this set, and maybe a coupla "classic" ones till then. Keep your heads to the sky....and stay tuned.

Love all around
Herbie

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Man Dance Tomorrow Night!

Once again it's time for the infamous Mandance, every third Friday night at the Ramrod. The season is upon us...and the crowds have been steadily increasing....so join me this Friday and let's throw down together. They move walls to make me a nice dance floor....so come on down and let's make the walls Sweat. Loads of great new music....and I'm feeling randy. *(I hope he's there.) There Will be a scandal....and most likely a few divorces. So, come and BE with me....and watch it all happen. I start bangin' 'em at 10pm...and they don't let me go until sometime after closing.

Be sure and stop by the booth and say hi.
Love all around
Your Friendly neighborhood experience maker....Herbie

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Hello there, my favorite little Universe,

Wow, bing, bang, Boom Tsst Boom....it has been one wild few months. And it all seems to be coming together as we cyber. There has been So much great music coming and going....that it's really hard to keep up....much less play it all. And as time passes...very quickly I might add....it seems that my musical "Pendulum," has once again swung back toward what I'd call, pretty vocals. If you have to have a word to describe it. Lots of techy swirls and production values...and Still all over the place....but pretty. I will always drop brand new tracks for a test drive....and I will always drop the Herbicidal Classics to ground the set. So it still sounds like Me. So, not to mince words....Let's all powder the floor and put on your Sunday dancing shoes....and Hit IT! And That's....the short and sweet of it. This set is from last Friday....so it's very "What I'm playin' now."

There's some New News that I'll be very glad to share with you next time....but let's let that reveal itself more as it happens.
(Hint....I've been in the studio.....yeah, I know....it's about time.>)

I'm in Love with Love and I can't "Get Enough." The trick....is to let it flow Through you....so that the universe has to keep replenishing it for you. And it Will. Keep your heart open to the good things in this life.....head to the sky....and Never stop dancing.

Love all around
Herbie

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But, Before we get started,

It was late and it was humid. The sweat was running down the walls as much as it was their bodies. Ok, maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea. It was August in Fort Lauderdale, and having just dodged 3 hurricanes, the men were out to "have It." Me, I hold court in the corner of a very sexy little corner of the world called the Ramrod Bar. It's one of my "Crosses to bear." But, on the third Friday of every month, they do something very remarkable. They move walls out, and turn the bar, into a dance club. And believe me when I tell you, the energy is crazy Off The Chain sexual. Not so much physical as it is just, in the air. I think you know I know. I do have just a bit exxxperience in this area....(blushing.)

So this set, is the third of four CD sets of the night. Sounds like peak night to me, but then, I started at 10pm....and it was already crowded at 11....and it stayed that way until around 3:30. Last call being at 3am. I call it reading a room....but then, I walked in with an attitude to DOIT To them. Needless to say....I think they "Got It." So, Short and sweet this time. It's all about the music and a good time. I hope you have one listening back to this one. And I Hope....that if you are ever near by....on a third Friday of the month....that you'll stop in the Ramrod, and help me DOIT again.

Meantime....keep your heads to the sky....and live life like it's your last day to live it. Give love, like it's all you have to give, 'cause you know it's true, that...."All you need is Love."...(to quote somebody famous.) See you out and about.

Love all around
Herbie

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...and then I said; "I think 128....is Sex."

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Here's one of those...."If you had to ask my DJ Brain...."

Years ago....in a DJ booth, not so far away...but today, way long gone....when I actually started DJ'ing, playing records, at some of my now legendary residencies....the music was then, or so it seemed, much, Much slower. Many nights I would spin for almost an hour at BPM's from 78 to 100..easily. And, at that time...the Peak "Hi-NRG", was 130 / 132....and then you were flying. Around 124 / 126 was where most of the hits landed then.

Fast forward a few years...to a DJ booth not so far away....and I'm there, working one of my magical sets....during the peak middle of the night....just twirling the Herbicidal night away as it were. And this guy comes up to me; and ask me if I could play something faster. And then I said to him...."I think 128 ....sounds like Sex". Which is where I was playing at the time. So, here's a look at my DJ Brain at work. I'm always wondering what that means these days. Faster. I mean. I USED to play hard Trance. I played a couple of raves that I would Start my two hour set at 140 and mix up to 160 BPM. Believe me when I tell you, there were guys who would pick it up from there and go on. Days long gone now. And since what I play now is mostly dance music...and most dance music these days seems to fall in the 126-132 BPM range of things....at least they are around that, so you can then "pitch" them one way or the other when need be. And I do pitch things around to fit the moment. Dance music is a "Tool" to Get You There. But what I Like to play most of the "Peak" night ....seems to be beating around the 128 to around 130 mark. And I do think....that 128 feels, like "Sex" to me. It's not too rushed....and it sorta has that "feels like it's slowed a bit" feel to it....even if it's not. But, if I think there needs to be an "edge" to the "moment"...depends on who's in the room, who's rockin' and rollin' that night.....I pitch things up to around 130/131. But when I feel like I'm playing for feel....I look down and it's around 128. Just my DJ brain sayin'.

Ok so Hey...Here it is....It's summertime....and, it's hot as a ...(fill in your own expletive). But, if you have any coolness sense about you....you cope. You find yourself a sexy pool to lounge by,....or you hang it off the back of a "Big, big, Big ....yyyYacht...(to quote the late, great Eartha Kitt)....or at the very least....you get your sexy self down to your fave, fab, late night club du' jour ....and you rock it out,. .."a'ight." At the least you find yourself where the music's hot, and you hold court in a dark corner, head bobbin' with your cocktail and cigarette ....like in "Momma's Groove" (Osunlade)....Groovin'. This set here....felt like one of "Those" nights.

Well that's where I hope you were anyway, when I was throwin' down these bad boy beats. Oh yeah, it is the heat of summertime...the club may not be as busy 10 - 3 as it is in peak high season....but it hasn't stopped the bad boys from showin' out....and it surely hasn't slowed the flow of wicked new tunes that are coming out. You know I'm loving that. Are you with me?

So put on your going to church Sunday best shoes and socks. Or what-Eva wateva it takes to make you "Feel" like you're about to get some....and play this mix out Loud. Turn Up the Bass...and feel the 808. Then call somebody you really like and give them the link to it so they can be on the same level as you are. Just like in back in tha day when Everybody was on the same same.

Now....this may not be the hardest or the funkiest or the fastest. But these are some great new and old Herbicidal what will be classics. ‘Till I see you...Meantime. Keep your head high to the sky....and I hope you stop by the booth when I'm INIT...and say Hi. As always.

Love all around
Herbie

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(On my knees (again), Beggin' for your forgiveness, and understanding)....again.

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Dear All You Lovers of the Herbicidal Houseness,

As you may have seen in the last few days.....the "Velvet Lounge" was compromised with a back door "Spam" intrusion. And not the Fun back door kind either. (inquire within) Like these people don't have anything better to do. We got our automation list spammed....by the Spam Bitches. (now there's a rock band waiting to happen....or maybe my new drag name for Folsom.) My deepest and humble apologies to you all for any inconvenience, or confusion that it may have caused. But you can rest assured, that not one of your Email addresses were compromised or exposed. It was my fault, and it has been fixed and shouldn't happen again. We left the back door open, and not the Fun one, but it has now been locked. (and not the Fun way either.) Also, Big Thanks for all those who alerted us as to the problem. Again, it should not happen again. If there is any spamming to be done here....I'll be the one to be doin' it....but I'll DOIT the Fun way. (locks included.)

So, if I might soothe your nerves, or tweak them ;) Let me try with yet another set of the Herbicidal. As you know, I try not to post the same ol' songs over and over....yet some are Herbicidal Classics and never leave the box. There is always a Lot of new music in the box week to week. Here is a new set from last week that contains a few of my fave newies, such as the new hottie by the Raker Project "Get It Togther". It's peak night, so I promise to come down for you again soon. Promise!! Put this one on when you need to get your head around, before going out to the Big club one night....before you get "Behind the Wheel"...as it were. Although I think that song is one of the biggest "Bottom" records of all time. It's why I Love IT. (ps. Loving the new DM album too.)

I hope you all forgive us for "the Incident" (but, not the Fun one,) and that you are all having a wild and wonderful summer of 2009. Also hope that you are feeling some sexiness in your lives. Go do something Fun for yourself....like buy a wicked new pair of shoes, or call me, for a ride on your new boat. Trust me, I May not be there every time you scream my name, but, I'll Always BE on time. Just BE Fierce WhutEva you Do. And I hope, that I get to see you all sometime very soon, Havin' IT, on my dance-floor. Holla at me, and let me hear what you've been listening to. Especially since I listen to a Lot of different types of music at home. I like My mind exxxpanded too, you know.

Loads of Love (all around)
Herbie

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Black Sock Hop ....aka...BP On My Mind

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Dear Prudence,

Go ahead and put the children to bed. As it's about to get dirty. I'm just giving you a heads up. This set is beats and groove as it should be at any dark and throbbing big room with a "Sex on their mind" crowd. And, you should already BE there when it starts, so go have a coupla strong shots or...! Lazers in hand. Flags and fans in your pocket. Even play dress up...wrap it and strap it so you "Feel" like a party. 'Cause this ain't no come up set. This is peak night, dirty, beat-down, nastiness. This was a set from the same night as Black Party. (Yes, I know I should've posted it right away, but I was actually up for Another party who wanted more vocals, and I didn't want to scare them. ps, I didn't get the party) So, I just figured that since I wasn't there, but I was spinning...that I would give my crowd some of what I was channeling from that energy. From the feeling that I was getting from hearing all the hype that was happening around the world because of that particular party. This set is chuggy, bumpy, nasty, electro, funkiness with a back room twist. Not to be confused with the uplifting Herbie. He's still around. They are one and the same. This is only one side of me. Not even to say that the whole night was like this. It wasn't. But these are the beats that came out of me as the crowd was building in the room. Like I said....I had BP on my mind, and was sorta wishing I could watch it happen. So this is how it happened from My booth this night. Dirty.

Now, I'm not going to pretend....as, I've never gotten anywhere Near to being at the real Black Party. The one in NYC. As I've said before, my plan of being everywhere all the time, isn't quite panning out the way that I had supposed it. You know the one, Me Jetsetting around the world, on tour with all my buddies, hitting all the "IN" seasons and parties. Don't get me wrong, I represent every chance I get. So, once again, no, I've never been to a NYC Black Party, but; I "Get IT". I "Get" the whole picture. I was privileged to get to The Saint back in the day. Legend!! I even loved all that music. I played a lot of it. And if you've followed my blogs in the past, you know that I love the "Journey". I love to come up and then down, during the course of an entire night. I love classic Songs. I live for harmonies and beautiful lyrics. But I also love the beat-down. And if, you are anywhere near South Florida and know my work in the clubs, you know that I'm always changing it up. And since I have a great weekly residency, two nights a week (Thursday and Friday), plus the alternate Saturdays. Well, that allows me to, over the course of a couple of nights, play through a lot of my music in my bags. On That note, there Lots OF IT. I like it all.

Now, keep in mind...that my "alleged" residencies...are at bar's with no dance floor to speak of. But, they are THE places in town to get laid. So duh, We get the "havin' it" crowds. And they are under my spell. A lot of my crowd are also the same ones that would be at BP. I get to play to them every week. Talk about spoiled. These men get some of the best of the best all week long. And I'm not only talking about the music. These places pour the best drinks...offer some of the craziest promotions....and is the only place in the county that has a DJ every night of the week. Or, is it Me that's spoiled?...hehe. I AM the one that gets all that free groping. Makes my tail wag... wagwagwagwagwag.

So, I hope you enjoy the funk of it all. I know I do. Now, go put on your thigh-highs, or what ever it takes for you to get your Freak ON...and turn it UP. (3D pictures not included).

Keep your head high. Hope to see you on a floor near me soon. Be Sure to stop by and touch base.
Love all around
Herbie

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The Power oF Attraction part 4

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Man + Dance + Herbie = Mandance 01

As some of you know by now. I have been DJ'ing at the Ramrod Bar in Fort Lauderdale on and off since they opened, a Lot of years ago. It's been one of my mainstay residencies for 10 years, playing anywhere from one to five nights a week there. Currently, I am spinning there every Thursday and Friday night, with a rotating Saturday night every month or so.

One thing I have to say about the Ramrod. In all my humble travels to the bit of the world that I've seen.... I've been to a lot of bars and dance clubs around the world and there is nothing like it anywhere. It has a great "Vibe". A very friendly and sexy crowd....to say the least. It is also one of the only places that has a disc jockey every night of the week. Each one of them has their own style, but all of them work together to create the unique vibe that is the Ramrod.


One thing is though, it's not a dance club per se. No dance floor so to speak. EXCEPT !!! Once a month now. On the 3rd Friday night of each month. Ramrod will move walls around to create a dance club. Turns out; It Works. And with the size of the room being what it is....it's packed with a line out to the street. AND....I am going to spin the Herbicidal. Voila....Mandance.!! Trust me....get there early to avoid the crush rush. Ok now....the word is out. So for all you peoples who want to Dance to the treatment. Bring your troubles to the ManDance floor....and Release yourself with Me.....your friendly neighborhood experience maker.


I look forward to feeling you on April 17th and every third Friday of the month after that.


Love all around
Herbie

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The Power oF Attraction part 1

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To ALL Lovers of the Beat, and the Love, and the Love of the Beat,

Thank you, thank you, to all the powers that let us BE. The ones that attract us...together. To the music. To all the people around the world who love music enough to Go to the source, Where Ever you are finding that source, and seek out the music that you love so much. I "Feel" You. And, for all the lovely peoples around the world that love the powdered dance floor. For all the seekers of "Journey". I am here for You. For all those brave souls, that are not afraid to trust me to take them on the musical quest of the night. Come with me Now. Loosen up anyway you can, and let's Go. Inspiration and Attraction. Find it.

Know that we live in paradise. Or, at the least, we make where we live, paradise. I say it, because in the universe of our minds, we are the ones to bring it home, to us, If we will only put it out there. I'm putting it out there. Baring my musical soul for you. Giving it To you the only way I can. With love. I spend hours every week seeking, IMHO, what I think, is some of the best of the best music of all types to bring to you every week at the club. It's a very time consuming task, but I have accepted it as my cross to bear. I Love my job.

Several very exciting things goin' on lately. Fueling the energy of this night. Now, I have said for years that I should take the month of March, off. Just to keep up with all the great things going on. This set is sort of a culmination of energies that I have been playing from lately. Last weekend was Black Party in NYC. Incredible things came out of me that weekend. And I promise I will post a set from all that very soon. (I don't want to scare the children, you know) And, I wanted to BE there, alas, my big plan of BEing everywhere all the time isn't quite working out the way I had planned it. Besides, I have been fighting a chest cold for the past two weeks, and have been hacking / coughing like a mad dog through that, till right about now, (soul brother). Amen. Then this past week, has been the Winter Music Conference in Miami. That is the most DJ intensive club experiences that happens anywhere around the globe all year long. Here it is in my back yard. Believe me when I tell you, I've done it for years, and to the extreme. Long story, details upon request. Though again, this year, the cold kept me home and working. Probably a good thing, though I'm sure I missed some fierceness. Not to mention drama. (Steve Angello is now my new hero - anybody throwing Paris Hilton out of the booth after requesting Him to play hip hop during a WMC Gig - Wins.) Add to that, three consecutive nights of Prince on Jay Leno....promoting his new 3CD album...."Lotus Flower."

All incredible stuff. Try to keep up will you?

For now. This podcast is a look / listen into the DJ mindset that I am putting out right now. It may not be my best or even my most adventurous set ever. And already, some of these songs have come out of the box. This one was all about the energy of the night. It felt good. The feel good Herbie. This one is a bit all over the place. It may not be what I might play at Your party. It was just a great crowd inspired, call and response, night at the club. It opens with Al Green and ends with Simply Red. And hits all the usual points of tribal, progressive and house music in mini sets within the whole of my CD bags. Yes, it was Winter Music Conference, and I know most of the big guys play Only the newest of the new music. There are some great new tunes here. But I am Herbie, and I have to give it up with some of the Herbicidal classics that are beloved to me. Those are the connects that bridge the old to the new. The vocals to the drums. The breakdowns to the buildups. It's all connected. WE! Do you feel me?

Promoters, I hope that All your events and dance floors, have the same out of body, blow up energy, that was in my room this night. And, all you people out there asking for "Journey", please know, that it happens over the whole night, not over the course of an hour. Also, "Journey" to one, isn't to another. How long were you there anyway? Was it all night? I only hope those people who walked into the room and heard Al Green and Jestofunk, stayed long enough to hear Lily Allen and Grace Jones. Or that they were "with me," feeling the strings in that lovely breakdown in Reflect "Need to Feel Loved." (a classic dance floor hug if there ever was one) And to all the peoples who come in late, and only got the tribal beating. You missed how we got there. And What were the late people thinking who only show up for last call to only get the come down at the end with George Benson and Simply Red. What kind of club is this to play down-tempo? (I love giving my people a musical head bobbing groove, hug out the door...not just a get out, we're done with you, kick.) I'm always talking to you. Listen to the lyrics. Overall, don't expect me to ever stay in one place for too long. Cuz' I like it all. And eventually, you'll get it. If only by injection.

All you dancers out there, Come on! You know that you have Got to hear this music Loud to "Get IT". So turn it up. Pump the bass. From the beginning to the end, there is always a point in the night when I finally match the volume in the room, to the body count, where you can finally feel the pump and roll. You can watch and see what it does to bodies, and for heads. There is also a fine line that is not to be crossed. Distortion is not your friend. I want to love you with a beat, not beat you with one. And, as far as breakdowns go; I've always said...."You have to know what down is...before you can know what up is." Let The Music Breathe!! That's just some more of my DJ mind working.

And lastly, Yes, I know, that upon close listening; on your high-end Klipsch 5.1 surround sound speaker systems with sub-woofers, that you can hear, that when over distracted, I over press the nudge buttons on That CD mixer / player thang that I have to use. But in the club, with crowd noise, during a "havin' It" night and peak volume, with 3 or 4 well poured cocktails in you, and all those half nekid menz, rubbing on it, bumping and groping you into a frenzy that will have you "up-for-it" for hours....you would Never be able to hear that if you weren't trying to. Capiche?

In the end, Bless you all in all your quests. But especially bless those who quest for good music. I have some for you to look out for right now, as I listen to a lot of different styles of music at home. On the list lately, is a new album by Nicole Henry, Nicole is a beautiful female jazz vocalista, with an incredible voice and style. And her album of jazz standards, "The Very Thought Of You," will be in my play stack for the rest of time. Not to be missed. Another new male vocal artist that I have fallen in love with. Is Matt Alber. His album "Hide Nothing" is nothing short of feel good, story telling, genius. Full of love songs about the human experience, that I can only compare to Joni Mitchell's writing. Both albums are highly recommended and deserve a listen.

On another note. www.hulu.com is a great site, and right now has an incredible documentary up for viewing. One that, if you are at All involved in the recording industry. Or even pondering of starting a band. Watch this movie!! It's called "Before the Music Dies." Uplifting at the end and totally worth the time to watch. Inspiration is where you find it. Teach one, then send one to teach.

Any of you music lovers out there who have a bit of time and money for travel, run to the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. It takes place the two weeks of that encompass the last weekend of April ‘til the first weekend in May, every year. No matter what style of music you love, you'll find something here to turn your head around. They run a first class, no hassle, fun loving crowd event that is not to be missed. I've been to over 12 of them and always look forward to the next time. Go to their site http://www.nojazzfest.com, and check out the Music Schedule, you'll be impressed with the line-up.

I hope that this rant wasn't too too much. But, I do it all for the love. So, what Ever You DO. Don't stop living "The life." And Don't buy into all the negative hype on TV. Find another way to spend your time. Join a church, join a charity, run a marathon, something to lift you up. And, Don't Stop Dancin' !! So, ‘Till the next time, and it will be soon, enjoy this night. Too, since it is in four, hour plus segments, I'll post each one separately, so as not to overwhelm you or the server. As always, Keep your heads to the sky. Continue the quest. And I hope to see you all on a dance floor soon.

Love all around
Herbie

ps. Om, Gum, Gana Pata Yee, Na Ma Ha!!!

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If you Come....You will "Get" IT.

Dear Mr and Ms (..insert Your last name Here)

My name is Herbie James. I'm like a DJ here in South Florida, and I am working some of my musical magic at some Fierce locales This weekend. And, I was wondering IF...it's not too much trouble...if you would send your sons and daughters to have a really good time with me. I promise, that they will be in good hands, and will not be irreversibly harmed or marked. As their minds will not be altered. Only their bodies. Which Will be influenced, and then, only by the consensual participation of the waving of hands and stomping of feet, together, and with many, many other like minded and musically influenced people. Ones, Just as nice as your very own sons and daughters. And, Safely, on a fabulous dance-floor, that will be powered by ME...Your friendly neighborhood experience maker.

Ok, Well now that That's settled. I look forward to seeing you All on My dance-floor. Ok well there is actually Two chances to Dance. First is This Friday night. Fab February 27th, in Miami for this years Winter Party, at the Discotekka nightclub for Johnny Chisholm's "Five Ring Circuit". I'm not sure how many of you have experienced the "Rave" dance phenomenon of having many First Class DJ's under One roof. This one is almost too good to be true. There will be Eleven (11), count 'em. (Herbie James, Joe Gauthreaux, Jason Jensen, Eddie Baez, Manny Lehman, Lydia Prim, Wendy Hunt, Warren Gluck, Miik, Michael Tank, Bugie) And Each one of them....a Headliner. The Big Party opens early at 9pm, and there will be Five rooms, with two DJ's in each room. All Night Long. As you all know by now....Winter Party Miami is probably one of the Biggest circuit events in the world all year long. So this will most DEF BE one of "Those" parties that people will all connect with. And with So much good DJ talent....there will surely BE enough Fierce beats to go around. Get there early and enjoy ALL the "Going's ON" that are planned for the evening. The Animals and Divas will be in full force. And Please, When you get there....seek My room out...and say HI.

I know, I know,..You just can't get enough of the Herbicidal Treatment. Check this. Just like in the "Subject" line. IF you Come, You Will "Get IT". This Sunday.March 1st, I'll be making an appearance on the west coast of Florida, in Naples. The Snapper's nightclub is having ME....Your "Friendly neighborhood experience maker,"...bring over the Herbicidal sexualness that is so famouse' here in Fort Lauderdale, to open their new "Sunday Worship Service" dance. I expect there will be some "Church", and DEF Lots of diva vocals with, of course, the most wickedly funky and groove driven energy available. So, I need all you men & wymyn, who Say that you make it to Naples regularly, to, of course, BE there. I certainly look forward to IT. Again, when you're there...stop by the booth and say Hi.

Now, here's where I Promise you from the heart of my heart. I Promise....to send out some of the "Sexualness" to you in a new podcast very, very, very soon. And trust me when I tell you. I've been collecting some new fierceness, in mass quanity. Ok, I like It All. But it's good. So, hold on to your sweats. Keep your heads to the sky. Give your best to your mom and pop. (you know, it's their fault that you're how you are, don't cha know.)


Hope you Come....you know...so you can "Get IT."
Love all around
Herbie

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10 year Old Herbicide....Aging Well ! Part 2

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10 year Old Herbicide....Aging Well !

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Thank You Monsieur Universe,

Thank you for the gift of music. My life would never be complete without it. It's also a gift that I love to share. I thank God every day of my life for it.. And, I truly appreciate that it comes out, and through me. To You. I can only give it back, as it's given to me. Feel the love people...Feel the Love. And I can't stop. I have actually tried and there were always walls put up before me. Then a door would open, allowing me to continue to use this gift. Thank you, and for all the opened doors along the way. It is Truly BEing a wonderful life. And thanks to you and all the great people that are still attracted to it, and who are in My life.

I also, love all the technology that's come along. Wish we'd had some OF IT back in the day. You know who you are. I can't seem to get enough OF IT. Sometimes my brain feels like it's going to explode. As I'm still working on my "Substitute Chordal Extensions." Owwww...there it goes again. But like my good buddy "W" says. You have to put in 10,000 hours before you're a pro at anything. I'm trying...really I am.

I've seen a lot OF IT change in all these years. Not to mention the people. Back when I Only played Vinyl. Before I ever used CD's. Before there was all this Fabulous software. Even before I could afford a then very expensive CD recorder. I recorded to Cassette. And not too long ago either. Well, here you go, with a good example. I Am, always digging the crates. I am also, always trying to free up space in my little one-bedroom DJ booth with a kitchen condo type living place. Besides the wall of industrial shelving (six of them) full of vinyl, there is a double wide closet, that I have deemed my "Disco" closet. Where I keep all the classic disco 12 inches, and remix service LPs that I have collected over the years. It's full, top to bottom. It also houses my collection of recorded cassettes from myself and various other DJ's of the day. Lately, it has become my "Mission" to listen to them all, vinyl included. And IF; I like them, they go into one place, and if I Don't....well, let's just say they find a new home. Some have been a real education in how I've grown as a DJ. But, in some cases though, it has just shown that I have always been fierce, (blush), and have always tried to play, what I thought, was the best, IMHO, music of that period in time. Case in point. This set.

Now keep in mind, that this is a cassette recording from July of 1999. Recorded at the Ramrod, Fort Lauderdale. (Yes, I've been there on and off, a Long time.) But this particular set, caught my ear as being back to back, Full of some of My Favorite progressive and house Classics, Ever. And what a lovely night this was. MmmmMuh, Herbicidal sexiness indeed.

Even though I do still own all these records, they are not currently in my rotation. Although I will, pull some of them out and record them. Also, even if I could find them all, I couldn't, or wouldn't, even pretend that I would again, play the set in the same order. Just wouldn't happen that way. (Note: IF ANYBODY, has discovered the BEST way to record vinyl, will you PLEASE, E me...plug-ins that I can use, etc.) I'm using Wavelab and just basically, peaking and changing gains when needed.

So, come back in time with me now. Ten years ago as it were. And enjoy some musical, Herbicidal History. This, is how the Herbicidal treatment was coming out back in July of 1999. There are some really beautiful songs here. Timeless I'd have to say. And all of them appeared back in the day, in what was then, the "Bin of Fierceness" (for those of you who knew me then.) I'm feeling Goosebumps.

As always, Keep your head to the sky. I hope you're all well and spreading some house love where you find it.

Keep me in touch, and let me hear from you time and again.

Stay tuned for my appearance at Winter Party Miami 2009, Friday, February 27th at 5 Ring Circuit – Discotekka Miami.

Love all around;
Herbie

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