ChrisPointon 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Continuing our series of interviews with DJU Forum members, this week we talk to Tony (AKA "The Spindoctor"). How long have you been DJ'ing? In total just over 20 yrs as a full time professional 16yrs. What inspired you to become a DJ? It’s a DJ thing I always loved being the centre of attention. What type of "Do" was your first gig? Working doing music for a CB club every Thursday night How much did you charge (Mikeee please convert this from Shilings and pence to decimal when its your go..) No pay for the CB club got into it for love. What equipment did you have to begin with? FAL Mono Deck with built in 50w amp, 2x home made speakers, 2 x fall column lights, 1 x 2ft square light screen. Whats the worst/most embarassing thing you've done in front of an audience? Got legless at daughters 18th birthday, and sang to the tune of You’re Sixteen Ringo Starr….. She’s Eighteen and she’s mine!!! To her boyfriend! Other than that a blinding night but I don’t remember it! What is your favourite type of function now? EG: Wedding, 18th Birthday party, funeral wake.. Weddings Christmas and anything to do with kids. Is there anything that you include in your show now, that you wish you'd done/known when you started? (Not equipment, but in human/performer terms) Chatter! I used to be very mike shy, but since starting to do Quizzes as an entertainer got over that and now more and more bookings come in due to personality. Quiet DJ’s are ok but best for clubs. What do you feel you offer your public, that makes you a better DJ than "the next guy/girl"? Preparation, and reliability, e.g. I was asked to name my price for New Years Eve 1998 but was already booked 12 months previous for £250. It was so tempting to take the offer and hire a DJ in. I did’nt and because of that got more respect from the businessman who made the offer and his contacts. It has paid me back a hundred times over in work. Have you ever bought something for your show that you wish you hadnt? and why? 2 x 5mw red lasers when they first came out, excellent in a pitch black room but no use at your average wedding/birthday. Whats your next DJ purchase likely to be? A better sound system probably Bose or Electrovoice If you could get someone to invent a new piece of disco equipment for your show, what would it be? More lighter light screens??? (I have no idea) What do you think is the best thing about DJ'ing. Meeting different people from all walks of life every night What do you think is the worst thing about DJ'ing. The lack of social life What would make you stop DJ'ing (if anything). Ill health How do you think DJ'ing will change, in the next 5 years? Hopefully legislation will drive out the cowboys leaving us with a profession to be proud of even if it costs us a little more to stay legal. Most stupid thing anyone's ever said to you at a gig? Do you have a real job in the day Best advice you were ever given by a fellow DJ? Play to the punters ALWAYS, not what you like. And worst advice you were ever given You’ll never make a full time career of it (Sorry Dad)! Name 3 songs that 95% of the time will fill you dance floor!! Chris Montez – Let’s Dance Tight Fit – Back to the sixties Weather Girls/Geri – Its Raining men Age 47yrs Location Essex Kent Border Martial status Married Education level Grammar School ‘O’ levels Jobs Was a Police constable for more than 10 yrs before turning full time Pro DJ Mode of transportation Toyota Previa (blacked out windows) and Tow A Van What equipment do you currently use? Bloomin heck where to start Ok Citronic CD3 Twin player, BST 8 channel mixer, Lyonforge 800w amp, Unbadged Amp 600w, Light Jockey light controller, Packard Bell laptop, 2x 600w Bass bins, 2 x 300w Full Range Deltecs, 2 x 100w tops, 8x light screens assorted sizes biggest 3ft x 3 ft, 2 x Rockballs, 2 x Abstract Gladiator 1ce, 2 x chameleon 4s, 2 x mini strobes, 1 x moon flower, 1 x Genii Spin, 4 x multihead gobo thingy, 1 x fanlight, 2 x red lasers, 2 x green lasers, 1 moving sign, 1 x lighting gantry, 1 x T bar and 2 x 4ft UV’s How much have you "invested" in equipment? Over 20 yrs probably in excess of £20,000 What was your reason for becoming a DJ? Fame and Fortune??? Heh heh heh Approximately how many gigs have you done to date Calculator for this one approx 4500 Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Respects to ya Spin! and i think from the bad advice we have the same dad! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 From PC to DJ - I suppose you use their software as well. I also bet that someone will ask if you still have the handcuffs?? Nice one Spin - who's next?? Link to post Share on other sites
Eskie 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Another interesting interview, along with Kazz, 5 star etc. QUOTE What type of "Do" was your first gig? Working doing music for a CB club every Thursday night Hmm, yes, I saw an old black & white movie about CB's once... this craze was back in the 1870's weren't it http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif 10-4 good buddy... there's a bear in the air Anthony Winyard Entertainment www.awe-dj.co.uk, Entertaining London & the South-East! Click here to LIKE The Funky Penguin on Facebook. www.facebook.com/awe.dj Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_Kray 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 QUOTE (Chris_Pointon @ Aug 17 2003, 12:01 PM) Best advice you were ever given by a fellow DJ? Play to the punters ALWAYS, not what you like I could not agree more good advice. nice interview too http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif TO THE SPIN http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/notworthy.gif TO THE DOCTOR http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/notworthy.gif Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 niceeee http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif who's the next victim? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
Eskie 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 have these interviews been knocked on the head? or did Spin just not get round to choosing the next victim/dupe/mug/sucker http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Anthony Winyard Entertainment www.awe-dj.co.uk, Entertaining London & the South-East! Click here to LIKE The Funky Penguin on Facebook. www.facebook.com/awe.dj Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Nope we are all sat here waiting for spin to pick a name out of the hat Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 come on sin... not like you to keep us all in suspenders! Who is it going to be..........? WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 pickkkk spin http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wacko.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Well, this may be like painting a target on my back http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/fear.gif But, I'm more-or-less back on-line properly now...eg: not just accessing DJsunited from my mobile....(and I've got a real keyboard back again, not having to write each letter individually with a little stylus/pointer.... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Oh Sheesh guys thanks for reminding me............. apologies I was so shell shocked from all those questions! Ho hum onward then ................. Gary was too obvious a target having practically volunteered, so before she forgets all she's learnt or decides she is 'resting' I thought perhaps auntie Paula should give us the benefit of her expereience. Spin Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 QUOTE (The Spindoctor @ Aug 27 2003, 12:35 AM) Gary was too obvious a target having practically volunteered, http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif AHA! The bluff worked then !!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif I'm off the hook for another couple of weeks....at least... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 hehe! paula's turn (evil grin) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Yes It's my turn! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif & who was da man that reminded Spin!QUOTE Eskie Posted on Aug 26 2003, 09:42 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- have these interviews been knocked on the head? or did Spin just not get round to choosing the next victim/dupe/mug/sucker http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif You'll be sorrrrryyyy! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Eskie 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 c'mon, I can hardly be blamed for the fact that Spin put the finger on you http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/oops.gif I mean that Spin put you on the spot http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif ....wassup Paula, you worried that when you meet everyone from here at Plasa, they're all gonna know your trade secrets! hmm, maybe I better bring the doormen from Cagney's with me when I attend Plasa http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Anthony Winyard Entertainment www.awe-dj.co.uk, Entertaining London & the South-East! Click here to LIKE The Funky Penguin on Facebook. www.facebook.com/awe.dj Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 So you're not a real Dr then ? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 QUOTE ....wassup Paula, you worried that when you meet everyone from here at Plasa, they're all gonna know your trade secrets! Trade secret's!!!! you'd have to come along to one of my karaoke nights to see that! It's called the battle of the sex's and I'm gonna getcha! be scared!.......... Now I'm thinking are you gonna no what I mean when I tell you my old amp looks a bit like this and that but cant remember the names and it's black with a funny rubbed out red logo on it or is that blue! You know I'm gonna have to get in the loft to complete my questionaire http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 i'm so glad i'm over 500 kms away from all of you..... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif i'll be at plasa possibly when i'm 19 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif (another 4 years) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
Eskie 0 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 QUOTE You know I'm gonna have to get in the loft to complete my questionaire well you better get yer torch out luv, cos the interviews are always posted on wednesdays and today is urmm... wednesday http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/071.gif Anthony Winyard Entertainment www.awe-dj.co.uk, Entertaining London & the South-East! Click here to LIKE The Funky Penguin on Facebook. www.facebook.com/awe.dj Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted August 28, 2003 Report Share Posted August 28, 2003 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/nono.gif No! You listen hear LUV! if you expected it to be posted yestaday then I suggest you get round here & get up in the loft. One is living the life of a bat until Friday! and that is when I will answer it and post it back. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/071.gif Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 You have been hanging upside down in a cave , in the dark making squeeking noises? I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 QUOTE You have been hanging upside down in a cave , in the dark making squeeking noises? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif That was when I was in the attic.....shhhhhssshh! Link to post Share on other sites
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