I AM....a Disc Jockey, I AM

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Ohhhh yes I AM.  I am also the Walrus...I am the Eggman....and, I have been assimilated...(they Did say you would be.)  I read some blogs.  I Am Big and I Am small.  My part is Big, and my part is small.  But it’s the Music that keeps me going.  Hey, hey, I’ve always been a dancer.  Learned my Realness on the sidewalks of the Mississippi delta...(grew up on Motown soul and funk).....danced Right On through to the Big clubs.  Loved me some Dj’s.  And, having Always loved music ...it was just Kismet that I was enabled to spin for some Legendary clubs and parties.  Thank you everyday Universe, for giving me the drummer inside.  And the “ear”.  (...and my Pencil cactus...and my piANo....and my(on and on.)...no Really!

So, Turns Out, that This set does..make me dance.  See if it does it for you.  Of Course I hope it does.  Because, inside my DJ head, shaped that it is; I try to please everyone, within the boundaries of what’s in the bag at the moment. And depending on the Who’s in the room, where I’ve taken them Before, the Requests coming in (yesss, I have been known to play them, don’t hate.) 

Some HerbieHistory...Some of you might know me from the DJ Store days. (15 years as a buyer.  Wow, Those were some days, as there were a Lot of famous And infamous people through all that.) Which makes me a giver...(w).  So, sitting here listening to the set.  This song is playing; and working me.  By DC Rodriquez, called “Crazy Freakin’ Maniac’, on System recordings.  ‘Bin of Fierceness’ approved.  Eme if you want a chart.

Anyways....it’s a short (i.e. edited) set...beCause....I took the “Podcasters Editorial Privilege; Provision 22; Act I, Verse two (with a chorus)” liberty...which states....”Podcaster, may feel free to edit some “Meat” out of said song, If he / she deems said song to be either...“too Much to endure the nastiness during a train crossing with the windows down.”....or “If it is So played Out that he / she feels you’ve already heard it enough to know the video moves and therefore don’t want / need to subject the driver Next to you, at a train crossing....to endure it.”  So, yes,...I edited out a bit of “meat” of that Kiki song, and that Fucking song....for just Those moments.  Forgive me if I have overstepped.

Meantime....This is still; Only a Very small Shot of how we DOIT in the little Big city.  Hope you’re assimilated by the experience.  Maybe it will enable Us to dance Together soon.  Till the next time.  Keep your heads to the sky....Call your Mother....Eat your fruits and veggies....and Stay Tuned.

Love all around
Herbie

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He Thinks he's Straight

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Yessssss My Children.  This, was “One of Those Nights”.  I love my Friday’s.  They are most Def one of the best nights in the club.  I can usually gauge that by close to midnight....there will be a Havin’ It crowd.  Some usual suspects....who I love....and always a few new faces....unsuspecting tourists and some locals who heard about our little scene, but just came by to see how we DO.  Love them all.  But, sometimes....it gets rowdy.  They yell at me....ok, and I yell back....to stir it UP.  This, was one of those!  


Here’s a set of some big....Main stage....proggy Anthems....My Peak Night Sound of late.  I think that pretty much covers it.  I will suggest that if you are nearby sometime.....that you actually get out and come by the club.....to hear / watch it all Happen first hand....as the sound system is rockin’....the crowd is friendly and, like I said before, “Havin’ IT”.  Yes, I’m spoiled.  I Still use CD’s...(*no sync button Yet.)  I hope you get me.  I play a Lot of new musics...and test some that only get played once or twice....it’s hard to keep up, I know.  But, I lean towards playing more Melodic, UPlifting, Feel Good vocals and yes, some techy side of the big room.  I think you’ll Like.  So, press play....turn it up Loud....and have a “Kiki” for Me....With Me.


I sincerely do Hope that you will get to hear it Live on a floor near you soon.  Served up Herbicidal.....the way I DO!


Meantime....Keep your heads to the sky.....Your hands in the air.....your Voices Out and Proud...Eat your veggies....Call your Mom....and above all....Stay Tuned!  We ain’t done yet.


Love all around
Herbie


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Bath House Part 2

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You said a Mouthful, 


What Really happened was.... Me, minding my Own business....Doin’ my Own thing...when it All broke loose.  It was like, head down and speeding down the road toward the rail...and by that time, it was Out of my hands.  I had been warned ….that there were going to be famous people involved....and, that I had better keep my clothes on.  Well...That didn’t happen either.  Believe me when I tell you....I’m innocent.  But, then it happened.  Somebody had climbed up on the stage....and they started yelling.  Things started flying....some things were said that can Never be repeated.  There was a firetruck involved....and by close....well let’s just say....some good clothes were torn.... hearts had been broken....and I was Face down in the kiddie pool.  Electro house just Blaring away.  


Backing up a bit.  I get to play some Wild parties ….and so it happens every other Saturday night. The rules are No cameras....and No vocals.  Picture it.  Wild I tell you....and Yes....there’s a pool table involved....ask Billy.  Sonically....it’s a mash of progressive electro....and tribal.  Yes....A Word slips out now and then....but No Divas...and No Dance Vocals.  !!  Tell me that That’s not a hard gig!  But, sometimes....the sets are Sexxxxxxy.  These are a couple of them.


So,  Forgive me the low 60hz hum under the whole mix....which you’ll probably never hear....it’s not me....it’s them.  But the sexual tension is thick....and the beats are Hhhhhot.  Conjure up your own mix of the kiddie pool circumstances....and turn up the volume....and enjoy a truly Herbicidal Backroom Treatment....I call it Bath House music.


I really do wish that you ALL could get the Full “Treatment” and hear it All.  You’ll just need to get Out more to keep up.  I play it ALL....and I love all kinds of music.  Call me Inconsistent if you must.....but I play the room....it’s a gift...and I’ll give it the Way it’s Given to Me.....with Love.  Can you Feel me.


Trust me....I have some Early sets to love you with soon....but it’s hard choosing which ones to lay on you first and when.  I’m Very distracted you must know.  So, Be Patient.


Meantime....enjoy this hardness for what it is.


Love all around
Herbie

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The WMC 2012 Treatment pt 1

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Winter Music Conference 2012


What can I possibly say about WMC that hasn’t already been printed, videoed, lived, survived; all of it Loved?  I have personally registered for 17 of them. (I still have the badge on lantern to prove it.  I was doing WMC when that badge made you a Club King.  When it had it’s start in Fort Lauderdale.  I have my picture (*eating breakfast at the Nervous Records “Denny’s” party, after coming back from a marathon party at Space, so ya know (w), in Mix Magazine.  I’ve even DJ’ed my fair share of WMC events....and have the flyers to prove it.  (not going to drop the names here.) Fun times. Lots and Lots of Great WMC stories to be told.  Feel free to send me some of yours. I’ll tell you some of Those stories next time we have lunch.


But, Musically.  The Thing....that I Love about WMC is.  No matter Where you go....What party you decide to endure. Or, which one you go to, to get you to the Next one.  There will Always be a DJ in charge....that is There because he/she Truly Loves the Music...the Process...the People....and he/she Will be intent on serving up something musical to connect the Creative, the Current, the Classic, and the Unique.  And he/she will Always try to make it so you walk away feeling like you have heard or experienced something that you will have not heard at any other event.  Something that you will want to say to others....”You Should’ve heard this set.”  And, they will Wish It.


That’s....what I try to bring to the weekend.  Hey, you Never know who could be listening.  So, I Test a Lot of new music during this time.  I play some Deep Classics to connect with times past.  Some styles that may not always be “Friday night”.  This is that set.  It’s live at the club....they are spoiled.  Fun times.


So, As My world spins....I hope our planets collide on a dancefloor near you soon.  Meantime, Stay tuned.  Call your mom....and spread some love all around.


Herbie


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A Taste of Sweat 2012

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Time to catch up,

Heyyyyyy.  Well....Since the Last time you heard from me.  Yes, I played a fanTasticly Sexxxy party for this years Winter Party in Miami.  Other than the party being in Fort Lauderdale....at Bill’s Filling Station; the Energy was Still hot...Very.  I had originally said that I wanted to play them All my “currently Favorite” tracks.  Being more realistic....I turned Out that party with the perfect set of Herbicidal hotties.  

This set is about the middle of peak night.  So it’s full of that big synthy, progressive, vocal that I love.  Hey, there are Only so many tracks to play in a night....and This was That one.  They had fun.....So did I !!

I want to personally thank All the friends and fans (*You know who You are.) who came out that night.  Remember me telling you about the “List”...and Me being On It....the “The Hottest DJ’s the Planet Has to Offer”...(*list). And, who had to put up with (*again), my seemingly endless, and Shameless, self promotion.  But Hey,....it Obviously worked.  And, I’d Do It again....and Again.

(*note to self....”Do IT Again.”)

Some Great Songs in this set.....and, I do Really love them all.  Not all are brand new...but Just because it’s New....Doesn’t always make it better.  I hope you still “Get Me.”  Never stop listening.  As, Miles Davis said once, that he would listen to Everything as rhythm.  Think about it.  Never underestimate the connective Power of Music.

That in mind.....Keep your head to the sky....It’s listening too.

Love....All around.

Herbie

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PS. In case you’re wondering.  I AM Still a CD DJ.  If you’re listening for that sort of thing.

Winter Party 2012 Sweat it Out

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The headline reads “the Hottest DJs the Planet Has to Offer.”  


Scroll down the page, and you’ll see....I’m On It.  


Wow, and the some More Wow.  My tail has hardly stopped waggin’ since I got  “the call”.  Not totally sure how it all happened....but I know that the universe knew it was suppose to happen.  So I’ll take it.  And, I’ll do my Herbicidal Best to make it Really Hot. 


It’s been a few years now...but I’ve played for Winter Party twice before....(*the Mineshaft party, 2006 and Five Ring Circuit, 2009 ).  The Universe obviously knew I was due another. (*re- The Hottest DJs the Planet has to Offer...wagwagwagwag.)  


So, here’s my invitation to all my favorite beat bunnies....Get Here!  To Winter Party in south Florida. There are a Lot of very Hot events to attend and support. Not all of them involve a lot of money or energy.  Me, I’ll be playing the Tres Sexy “Sweat” event.  It’s here, in my home town, Fort Lauderdale, at Bill’s Filling Station; on Saturday, March 3rd, from 9pm to 3am. The cost is Cheap...$10.00 at the door...and it’s Winter Party....worth Every Cent.


The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force provides numerous services to assist in the support of OUR community. http://www.winterparty.com/about  Power in numbers!


Yes, I’m “local” and you Know me....but Here’s a Pervfect opportunity to hear me Out of my comfort zone.  And, for ALL those people who don’t Ever get to hear me in my home-bar...and complain that you don’t want to infringe....Here’s Your chance to Support your Local “Scene”. I urge All of you to support My event....and if Not...then get out and show Powers in Numbers at some of their Other sexy events.


Musically; I make no promises.  I've prepared to play these parties all my life....musically.  I'm just going to play a party with the music that's in my bag.  Which, is the music that I Love...and that makes My drummer beat.  I will try to be Herbicidal....which I Hope that you will, or have, come to expect from me.


I look forward to a Vibin’ Sexy Sweaty Event this Saturday....and I hope to see All my fans and Music Lovers out for a “Gay Ol’ Time”.


Love all around, 
Herbie


ps. Here’s a little Herbicidal Taste to wet your whistle....BoomTsst, BoomTsst, BoomTsst, x a Milllion.


xoxo


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Herbie James to Spin @ Winterparty 2012

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Herbicidal News Flash.!!
   
     The word is now on the street....that I have again been chosen to spin the Leather event for Miami’s 2012 Winter Party.  The party is called “SWEAT”....and it’s going to be on Saturday, March 3rd, at Bill’s Filling Station in Fort Lauderdale.

     Winter Party is a Huge, world class, week long event, that is held in South Florida every year and benefits the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

     Needless to say, I’m very excited to represent them...and I look forward to serving a suitably Herbicidal music selection for this fabulous and sexy event.  So, Get your tickets early. (*$10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door.) http://www.winterparty.com/purchase  As, my past experiences with Winter Party have all been legendary....I plan on making this one, as much fun...if not as scandalous.

Hope to see you all there.

Love all around
Herbie

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Attentions Peoples of My Universe,

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I have a drummer in me....it beats to a Different beat.  Come, let me beat Yours....with Mine.

Yes....pay attentions....and Thank you All for listening.  I know there is a LOT of music out there.....all kinds.  And, Dance music....well, the lines there have been so blurred in the last few years....that I’m not exactly sure What to call what I Play.  House, Techno, Tech-House, Nu-Disco, Progressive.  All of the above I’d say.  Yeah....Lucky Me....I get to play it ALL.  As, My drummer, the one on the inside...is Always seeking...and Has Always sought...the element in the music that it takes to move Me.  And That; I hope; moves You!!

I’ve said it before; that you really have to BE there to get the full “Effect” of the rubbin’, bumpin’, gropin’, lovin’, drinkin’, pumpin’ sound in the room.  As, this music is Made, in loud studios by loud professionals, to be played LOUD!!  The balance has to be right too.  Not Too loud, not too soft. And, it’s got to fit the space and the crowd.  The actual Sound And, the Music.  Play your Space and your Crowd. One will demand the other. And, when just listening, think of where and to whom it was played To.  That Room....That Crowd.  (*side point, please, know that I know, the differences of what it is to play a pool set, an after-hours, a peak night big room, give me Some credit.) (*sly Dudley Do-right snicker)

These sets, here and now....called “Eye On the Groove pt 1 and 2”.  Are two sets that were recorded early some recent Ramrod evening....and from there it went up some more.  Again, it was the night and The crowd to play to.  I Do try to Please there....but I also, Love to Teach them. You’ll hear in this journey, that I drop a few remixes of classics...some vocals...a few techno bombs....but connecting them all is My feel for the Groove.  My Drummer.

I always Love when someone comes in the room and tells me that,....even before they Knew who was playing....that they Knew it was Me.  Makes my tail wag....wagwagwagwagwag. People ask me what my “Style” is....and I have to tell them, I love all good music.  Positive lyric, uplifting, sexy and dirty, shake you by the hips, snaps your fingers, till you throw your pants in the corner Musics.  And, all connected with that groove thang.  That thang that gets between your ears and rocks your head....taps your toes....walks the runway...and makes you shout my name.

Know what I mean Vern?

All said and done....I’m blessed.  Blessed with the love of music.  Wide range OF IT too.  I get to share it with you at the club and here in Your Spaces.  It’s been a Fab year....and now 2012 is upon us....so let’s all....Put these sets in the digital Victrola....Grab yourself a glass of what Ever it is that you enjoy drinking....and raise it up high, for aToast....to Art...and to All the people out there who are sophisticated enough to “Dig It”.

To You...all the happiest of the years end holidays, and to the beginnings of the new one.  I wish you All the best of the best there IS.  LOVE!!

Enjoy the sets...let me hear-back from you sometimes.....Keep your heads to the sky....and...
Love all around,
Herbie

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