When John Neale and Myself started the rockin record hops, it was the best thing we did. The person that gave us our first go was Malcolm White of the Western Union Jive Club. At St. Domonick in Cornwall. We ensured the floor was always packed, and this led to us DJ-ing all over the South West of England. Pictured here at our last Rockin nite, which was also a tribute night to the Guy who named the Western Union Jive club, Mr Brian Stimpson, but sadly passed away the previous year. Apart from Elvis`s western union track, Brian would also end the evening with "Goodnight Irene" by none other than my good friend "Wild Bob Burgos" .I arranged for Bob to be there as a surprise and to actually introduce his own track, and meet the family, This meant a lot Brian`s family who were there to celebrate and remember his life and goodtimes brought to all through the rock n roll. To me this is what it is all about, and I will put everything i can into ensuring Rock n Roll is the tool to bring people together, through dance, music and letting the good times roll.
While John Keeps the Midnight Rockers Flag Flying in the UK, It is my every Intention to promote The Uk and European Rock n Roll and Rockabilly music to the folks here down under in Australia, Keeping them informed on the latest hot rockin bands, releases and tracks currently ripping up the dance floors back in the Uk as well as around Europe. If you require Me to come and keep the evening alive and kicking, with the wildest rockin and a jivin tracks you will ever hear, "guaranteed" then contact Dave Gartland, with one of the largest collections of tracks, there is sure to be something for everyones taste.
In no time, did it take me to meet some of the main rockin folk here, that not only can sure dance, but also Dj on the local radio station "Coast fm" 88.7 fm, also available to steam world wide.Christine runs a show called the Orange blossom special on a sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, To date (15th Nov. 2009) I have ben on twice with a third one planned pretty soon. She has introduced me to many people, and Like Malcolm from the Uk, has really kick started my DJ-ing and photography down under. We hope to do a mix dj set in the near future, also i need to thank Steve and Belinda of the satellites, for booking me and giving me the opportunity to unit the rockin folk with the rest of the UK and European scene that some might never of known exsited. Also Christine introduced me to a fellow Pome, Tony Peters from London many years ago.. who has a band the Sons of Sun, another guiding light for us as a family, not only in the Rock N Roll, but in Life here in general.Tony has me djing at all their events as the 5th member of their band, which is an honour. thank you to Everyone, for making this first year in Adlelaide, so special.
THANK YOU, to Christine Of Coast Fm, for inviting me on her show for 2 hours, I was able to share some stories, some cracking tunes .
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Switch onto 88.7 Coast FM for the best Rock'n'Roll & Rockabilly music in town...
Live stream... Coast FM... 24/7... just log onto www.coastfm.com.au and follow the prompts.
Friday 6pm -- 7pm "Remember Then" with Geoff Groth (Doo Wop)
Friday 7pm -- 8pm "The Boogie Shack" with Barry Callaghan (Rockabilly)
Saturday 4pm -- 6pm "The Big Beat" with John Morrissey, & Lucky Phil (50's/60's/70's)
Saturday 6pm -- 9pm "Six O'Clock Rock" with Tommy Kaye (50's/60's Request Show)
Sunday 2pm -- 4pm "Orange Blossom Special" with Christine
The Midnight Rocker is ready, to rock your night, with your choice of music, not bias to any music that relates to the fifties, be it the original roots, or the modern out takes, all of which is keeping the scene alive.
contact dave on 0450805778.
I have worked with some of the top UK, and european bands, both As a DJ and A photographer..
My 40th Birthday with the Firebirds, and the missus !!
