Tales from the Rave
Step into the time machine with "Tales from the Rave," a musical journey that transports you back to the second summer of love and beyond.
As a founding member of Rhythm Quest, renowned for the timeless club anthem "Closer To All Your Dreams," our host invites you to relive the exhilarating moments when electronic music was at its peak.
Join us as we reunite with old and new friends who shaped the electronic music landscape, offering you an exclusive glimpse into the thoughts of true pioneers from the inception of the scene. Each guest takes you on a thrilling voyage of musical discovery, delving into their carefully curated record collection, sharing the tracks that defined a musical era. Along the way, they'll unveil captivating "Tales from the Rave" – stories of underground raves, mesmerizing acid lines, and mind-bending experiences.
Explore the birth of the international touring DJ, from the euphoria of the dance floor to what really went down behind the scenes. It's all here, unveiled for your listening pleasure. So kick back, crank up the volume, watch your bass bins, I'm telling ya!!! and prepare to immerse yourself in the electrifying world of "Tales from the Rave." Get ready for a journey through the sounds of HOUSE...
Tales from the Rave
#001: Brandon Block - Tales from the Rave
In this episode, I am joined by the legend which is Brandon Block.
With a DJ career spanning back to 1985 down his local boozer, playing funk and soul before the Acid House movement took off in 1988.
Over the years, his skills have led him to holding residencies at Up Yer Ronson in Leeds, FUBAR at the Milk Bar in London (which he co-promoted with Lisa Loud), Club For Life and Malibu Stacey (both in the capital) and Scream in Plymouth.
Nowadays, he plays regularly at the Ministry of Sound, Turnmills, Miss Moneypenny’s, Golden, Republica, Progress, Karanga, Colours, Clockwork Orange and Kelly’s.
Brandon has played all over Europe, an international touring DJ, stopping off in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, the US and all points in between. A regular at Allenby 58 in Tel Aviv and C Bar in Eilat.
Join me, Derick Karma as I chat with Brandon Block about the early days, playing on the Space Terrace and selecting his favourite tracks from a truly magical era.
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