Jack de Marseille: “Sometimes I just jumped out of the booth”
After a few brief encounters with Jack de Marseille, in September 2020 it was time for his debut story. “I had never played with vinyl at that time.”
After a few brief encounters with Jack de Marseille, in September 2020 it was time for his debut story. “I had never played with vinyl at that time.”
Italian Fabrizio Marra remains humble and exudes positivity. In 2021 he shared the story of his debut with me, recalling a moment of unexpected silence.
Originally from Sicily, Besty Fritz has been based in Amsterdam since 2011. Reflecting on his first gig in 2002: “This felt very special.”
In 2014, I had a brief contact with Dutch DJ Dimitri about his first gig in Heerhugowaard. However, his first exciting gig was in the famous Amsterdam Club RoXY.
Dutch Shahrooz Safarghandi a.k.a. Shahrooz had a suprise-first-gig. Suddenly, he found himself in a large club in Ibiza. He told me about it in 2016. “Without a doubt, I took over.”
In 2015 I had a chat with Dutch DJ Charmes about his first gig. “I did feel a kind of healthy tension.”
It’s 40 years ago since DJ José played his first gig. He told me about it: “My choice of records was appreciated from the start.”
Dutch DJ/producer Dave Leatherman a.k.a. TFX is a true house pioneer who started DJing in 1987! He speaks vividly about his first gig. “With trembling knees, I put my first record on.”
When DJ Cellie and I run into each other, we always hug and have a laugh. About his first gig he told me: “I realized: pre-programmed DJing didn’t work.”
Dutch Kid Culture started playing at a young age. He remembers well how it was, that first time. “My real first big gig was being the support act of Gangstar in Paradiso, Amsterdam.”
In 2014 Dutch DJ/producer Jurgen told me the story of his first gig. “I had no clue what records I would find in my flight bag.”
Orlando Voorn is one of those rough diamonds with a big heart. In 2015 this legendary house pioneer told me the story of his first gig: “Johnny was literally crying.”
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Marcy Goes Wild = Marceline Geelen. I’m a Dutch dance journalist who had numerous interviews with international dance producers and DJs. Read their personal and unique stories!