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This episode features Eddie B (Hawt/L.A.)
With nearly a decade of DJ experience, Eddie knows what it takes to set the groove for any occasion. He is a gem in LA’s underground dance scene where he has been working dance floors and thrilling audiences for nearly a decade. But his experience doesn’t stop with Los Angeles. Eddie has been booked to play in urban hubs across the country including New York, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco and Honolulu.
Whether it's an after-hours warehouse dance party, an ultra-VIP lounge in the Kodak Theater, or anything in between, Eddie will set the perfect rhythm for the occasion. His broad appreciation for music reflects in his unique versatility as a DJ, touching on Deep,Techy, Funky, Jackin' – in a word, all things HOUSE. He also dives deep into the realm of smoothed out downtempo much like Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz.
Eddie has opened for Jurassic 5 and has also shared the stage with an eclectic mix of musicians: Bitter:Sweet, Shaun Escoffery, Lee "Scratch" Perry and West Indian Girl, just to name a few. In the DJ world, Eddie has graced the decks alongside world class talent such as: Doc Martin, DJ Heather, Lance Desardi, JT Donaldson, Chuck Daniels, Switch (UK), The Littlemen (UK), Special Interest (UK), Fries & Bridges (France, US), Marques Wyatt, Andrew Macari, Diz, Jason Hodges, The Rurals, Q-Burns Abstract Message, and Slater Hogan & John Larner.
When not DJ'ing, Eddie enjoys expanding his experience by scratching, spinning and sampling as a member of a band. He is a former member of the electronic band ELEPHONIC and is currently part of the triphop ensemble UNA, both of whom have music licensed to television and motion pictures.
Eddie's obsession with music was apparent even in childhood. A first generation Mexican-American, his earliest memories are infused with his family's love affair with mariachi. The youngest of three, Eddie’s musical tastes were also strongly influenced by his older brothers. The “baby brother” would listen in wonder as his siblings played records of greats such as the Rolling Stones, The Doors, Beatles, The Who, Pretenders, Clash, Police and countless others. He witnessed the birth of MTV, resulting in a deep-seeded fondness for all things 80's - Men at Work, The English Beat, The Human League, Simple Minds, Depeche Mode, The Cure, U2… and yes, even Madonna and Janet Jackson! In fact, one might even say especially Madonna and Janet Jackson as they offered Eddie a first taste of the world of dance music that would soon become Eddie's passionate addiction.
His high school years were blessed with the inception of an electronic music station known as MARS FM, more recently known as the famed (but sadly now extinct) Groove Radio. The station further broadened Eddie's musical knowledge and tastes, treating him to the likes of Swedish Egil, Tony Largo and Holly Adams, amongst other on-air DJs. Another one of his favorite shows was 'The Illicit Groove' on KXLU radio hosted by DJ Sonic, now better known as Jason Bentley. These shows schooled him in the world of underground music and laid the foundation for his appreciation of the art of the DJ”and the life-changing music he came to know as HOUSE.
In his college years he served as music director of Occidental College's radio station KOXY, where he delivered a broad musical message to his audience. Melding new wave, ambient, jazz, rock, ska/reggae, drum and bass, punk, hip hop, Eddie artfully touched on just about every genre imaginable.
Currently residing in East LA, Eddie continues to bring his message of musical diversity to the masses, delighting all who are fortunate enough to hear it.
Before he was a DJ he was a DJ!! Holdin it down since 94, DJ Bobby Wong started like the rest rockin high school events and backyard boogies then quickly being noticed with his skill and abilitly moved into the Los Angeles club/underground scene. Eclectic musically Bobby rocks all dance genres and does it well but primarily his cornerstone music wise is hip hopper by day and house head by night.
With almost 20 years of collecting Bobby holds a beyond sick vinyl collection consisting of almost everything u can imagine and more. Of course with the great technological changes he not only rocks his priceless vinyl but has a great digital music collection and knows how to rock it well. With many great gigs and a countless music library he has definitely developed his styles and is quickly becoming a crowd favorite and will always n forever be a party rocker!!!
Not only a dancefloor destroyer and crowd reader/pleaser Bobby has set himself apart from the rest not only for his clean mixing skills and choice tunes but he's just straight up fun to watch with his ability to cut, scratch, transform, double up and drop his own remixes on the fly. Hes's definitely a working DJ and prides himself on giving the crowd what they want and yearns to give any listener that great feeling only music can give.
Recently Bobby has collaborated with LA legend Eddie "Chill" Posadas aka Mr Flashback and has become apart of Sedated Recordings. With a little luck Bobby hopes to drop his first track sometime this year. For all you airheads you can catch Bobby and the rest of the Homesick DJ's on the homesick group http://www.facebook.com/groups/184635148219912/
HomeSick Podcast Episode 4 Brings us a live set from our friend from San Jose California Arturo Garces (Jump Recordings) Live @ Get Down 7/11 Enjoy... Here is more info on theis weeks guest...
Arturo Garces
With a solid collection of tracks, Arturo’s music has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound. This approach blends the driving, beat-laden beauty of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Arturo Garces has been surrounded by dance music his entire life. The son of a serious collector of funk, soul and disco records, Arturo grew up listening to the roots of house music. These early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. Interested in making his own music, Arturo got hold of a sampler in 1995 and hasn't looked back since. He has releases on both established & strictly underground labels (Cross Section Records, Magnetic Recordings, Subliminal Soul, Jump Recordings, Solid Trax, Sneak Classics, Tangible, Plush, Trax Café, Audio Abuse, Do Box, Scenic Music, Council House Recordings, Soluble Recordings, Hub City, Counter w8, HuHu Muic, & Treasured Grooves). Arturo has new projects and remixes coming out on Smoke City Music, Oomph Recordings, Jump Recordings, Solid Trax, The Factory, Strictly Beatdown Recordings, Beat Bum Music, Tangible Recordings, Funky Farm, House Warming Music, & a track featured on Fabric #62 mix by DJ Sneak coming out February 2012. A DJ since age 15, Arturo has played throughout the U.S. & regularly spins in the Bay Area. He was a resident at Funky Tekno Tribe's monthly, "Organic", and was a member of FTT's "2000 Generations Tour". Other DJs on the tour included DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Barry Weaver, Graeme, Hector Cardenas, Jeno, DJ Mea, DJ Sneak, DJ Rap, Mark Farina, John Acquaviva, Dean Coleman, Supa DJ Dimitry, Mr. C, and Evil Eddie Richards. http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1123366/20000823/story.jhtml Today Arturo is the label manager for San Jose's house imprint Jump Recordings, Beat Bum Music, and techno label Resource Records. With a talented roster of producers such as E.B.E., Hipp-E, Uneaq, TBF, DJ Jaz, Chris Jackson, J-Funk, Lurob, Rob Brown, & Kenneth Graham to name a few. Also for the last 5 years Arturo has been a part of the infamous "Get Down" party, a Tuesday night weekly at the Cardiff Lounge in Campbell, Ca. With his hard work, dedication and passion for dance music, Arturo is definitely one to watch.