Our DJ Profiles. . .
We carefully hand-pick our DJs to make sure that they're the very best; it goes without saying that it's vital to have the right music to guarantee a good time is had by all! At our party nights you can expect a good mix of current chart and dance music, hits from yesteryear, requests, and some smoochy numbers too. We occasionally have special themed party nights such as Motown & Soul and Solid Gold Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Our DJs play requests too but this is at their discretion, so if you've asked for something that they think will clear the dance floor, they don't have to play it! If you know of a good DJ, we'd like to hear about him. Click here to email us, or give our office a call on 01344 292370.
HERE'S SOME BACKGROUND INFO ON A FEW OF OUR CURRENT DJs...
Roddy Richardson
Roddy has worked as resident DJ at Cavershams Night Club in Caversham, Reading, Rebecca’s Night Club in Reading and the Top Rank, as well as playing at private functions of all kinds. He started as a DJ with his brother when he was 14 and is still going strong at 49! For the past 6 years, he's been DJ-ing with his partner Graham. They say their aim as DJs is to play what the people ask for, and with a collection of over 200,000 song titles they should be able to keep everyone happy!
Rick Herrin
Cloud Nine Disco: Rick has been in the music business since the age of 14 and, over the years, has played lead guitar and bass guitar for various bands. He got into the "DJ thing" by chance whilst at the Hard Rock Cafe in Spain, playing British and American hits and rock music to Brits on holiday. Once back in the UK, he got a mobile "disco rig" together for DJ gigs, although he continued with some live music gigs too. Rick has been DJ-ing now for about 16 years (many of them for us) and during that time has played at venues such as the California Ballroom, Blazers and Ronnie Scott's - he really enjoys DJ-ing at our party nights too!
Iain Robinson - (and wife Christina)
Musical Connections: Iain played his first gig at the tender age of 14 (they start young these DJs don't they!). His claim to fame is he performed with Joslyn Brown and although one of his personal music preferences is funky-house (and he hates Abba), his choice of music at our discos is always varied, with everyone up and dancing all night long!
Ken Rolph
Sunset Discos: Ken Rolph has been a professional DJ for over 25 years and for the past 10 has been making regular appearances DJ-ing at our events where he’s renowned for his excellent mixing. Ken is also a children's entertainer and regularly takes his mobile disco to their parties as well as performing some magic and balloon modelling. He has been the resident DJ at several of Surrey's premier hotels for some years and has also provided music for many hundreds of occasions, from Weddings and Birthday Parties to high profile corporate events.
John Millard
With over 40 years' experience of all types of dance music from up to date to the past, John has played in many big night spots including Hammersmith Palais, Tiger Tiger and the Sports Café. He has also appeared on MTV, Channel 4 and Meridian Television. John says "My aim is to keep that dance floor busy; if you request it and I have it then it will be played. I am here to make your evening out as enjoyable as I can!"
Paul Bayliss
Paul's great at creating a nightclub atmosphere at our discos and that comes from his many years as the resident DJ at the hugely famous Pantiles Nightclub in Bagshot, which is sadly no longer in existence.You'll often find him DJ-ing for us at our Friday parties in Hertfordshire, now held at Bricket Wood Country Club. So come along and experience his music! For more info about our Herts party nights click here.
John Jackson aka "JJ"
John (or JJ as he's generally known), has been DJ-ing for around 30 years and has played in many clubs all the way from the south coast right up to the Birmingham area. He says "I play for the crowd, not myself" so you can expect to hear everything from '60s to current chart and dance music.
Steve Clark
If you've been a member for some years, you'll probably remember Steve because he used to DJ for us in previous times. He's a friendly and fun character who really creates a terrific atmosphere and quickly builds up a rapport with the audience. Very approachable and always playing a terrific variety of music, you'll really enjoy our parties when Steve's DJ-ing!