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Play/Download "It Could Be Magic.MP3 Part 1 right click and save to download this set.Boom Tsst, Boom Tsst, Boom Tsst, Boom ts-Tsst,(re:loop x 1000)
It makes my heart skip a beat. And; it seems the more of Them that they put in a row...and then mix them up with a funky bass-line and some well placed keys....the More I like them. Just grabs me by the hips and makes my feet beat a rug....hehe....or maybe a well groomed floor...powdered or not. Boing. To a point, and, To quote one of my favorite verbal innovators, Robert Ashley;
"Short ideas....Repeated....Massage the brain." I'd like to "Massage Your brain," with a few songs. But you'll have promise to come with me to Miami! Whu-What is this?....Miami you say! Yes, my little beat bunnies. Big news alert; Herbie's going to Play with the Big Boys. I AM, once again, playing this year during Miami's White Party Week of events. This time it's for the "Apollo's White Starz" party on Saturday night, right after Vizcaya. November 29th, at the Park West nightclub. I will be DJing this year along side heavy hitters, Joe Gauthreaux and Victor Calderone. Great time slot for this one; from 10pm till 3am, in the "Rehab" room. So you'll be able to get the full treatment. It's a really Incredible nightclub space, with great sound and lights. So, think White. Think Be a Star. Think Get there early so you get the full Herbicidal. It's going to be wild I tell you. Now in its 24th year, White Party Week Miami remains one of the oldest, largest, most celebrity attended and most media covered 100% HIV/AIDS benefits in the world. White Party Week has something for everyone. It is one non-stop, week long party, and you owe it to yourself to hit as many of the events as your stamina allows. It is ALL world class DJs, and the most fabulous party people on the planet.
All the party hype aside, we all know that, it's ALL about the music. Music, Is the Answer to Why we spend so much time and effort to prepare for, and attend these parties and events. Music is the Reason that we spend hours and hours shaking our bodies. Music! It lifts our spirits and soothes our savage beast.
So now, let Me give You another slice of what makes my tail wag. (wagwagwagwag) I hope you "Feel" me. And I hope That if you are nearby, or accessible to Miami....that You'll BE at my White party event. It's going to be legendary, trust me.
Until then, Keep your heads to the sky.
Enjoy the beats.
Love all around,
Herbie
http://www.whiteparty.org
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Dear Diary....(re:sigh)
....."Last night....I went to the club....". "Had a cocktail...(D.A.B.)....talked some trash." Played some music. Mixed some beats. Told a short story. Ask 'em to Move. (They did.) It was give, it was take, it was trust. From both sides. They gave to me....I gave to them. They Made me DOIT! They Begged me to DOIT! Rubbed on it 'till I did. So how...could I refuse? Over and over, took it like a pro...and with love. Lots of love. Big love. And....I'd DOIT again. And Will. Soon.
This night..(eye roll)...magical as it was....(aren't they all, when we ask for them...when we let them?)...it happened to be a bit out of My control. It was a beautiful, July full moon. Love when they rise like that, on my night, at the club. It has this power over me. Does something to me even during the drive in. Sunroof open, jazz on the radio, cruisin' slow, so as not to rush my entrance. So I can enjoy the view of the rising moon low in the FL sky ahead of me. Hand it over in thanks. Heavenly.
On the other hand. And I've said it before. The pull of that same full moon...has a distinct sexual pull... on me...And the crowd. I'm sure of it. It's almost tangible. It's Surely visible...(w). Seems to slow things down a bit...take some of the urgency off of the rush to "Get 'er done." And well....in the end....IT gets done. Trust me when I tell you....It's a good thing for all involved.
In listening to this set...as I write this; and as you might know, I have this, what I call, five song A.D.D. I mean, I love it all, and over my 20 years in the booth... have played it all. But my sets tend to fluctuate between styles in five song sets. Moving from drum style to drum style...bassline to bassline. I have my own way that I mix style to style...that is Herbicidal. As people have said to me;...."I knew when I walked in the club that it was you (me) playing." (I take that as the highest compliment.) Mostly now, I'd say, my sets consist of vocal house, to tribal progressive...with a taste of the electro....if you need a label. With the occasional anthem thrown in for flavor..and those change often...as I dig my collection constantly for them. Then there are the Bar anthems...the songs that the bartenders love to hear....that are recurrent. So this set is some of all of that. I can feel IT... and they must have been feelin', what I was feelin'. The room always has a hoppin' late crowd. Very friendly, as the bartenders tend to pour big stiff ones.
And then; as it does...it all ends too early it seems. Just as they, and you, are getting your groove on. Just beginning to reach for it. It's out the door. Next! Well...I hope this fulfills some of your Herbicidal expectations. I have the Most fun bringing it to you. I love the job and feel like I trip through enough new music to bring you nothing but the best of it all. Hope you feel me.
Meantime....hollaback and let me hear from you. What are You listening to these days? How are you "Feelin' IT"? Spread some house love and show 'em how we DOIT! Be fierce what Ever you do and where Ever you DOIT! Keep your head to the sky. And if you're in the room and I'm spinning....stop by the booth and say hi.
Love all around,
Herbie
http://www.herbiejames.com
http://www.gayinternetradiolive.com
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WE.....Will BE.....!!!!
Hello there Universe. I am, for one, Very glad to BE here. That Here...is really.... whereEver, I AM. Are you with me? That, I, and You, are exactly where we are supposed to BE. Now, Take That thought.....and walk with it the next time you go to a party, club, or event. Walk into that event and just say..... "No matter What happens....I'M going to have a good time." WE; my friend, are All energy. It's a universal fact. We are All....made of stars. We are ALL....Connected. Where Ever WE are. So...I say. You take your party with you. If you want to have a good time....you will. It's one of my favorite lyrics in a song...."If you want to fall in love....You'll fall in love" (Jam and Spoon "Right In the Night")
It's True!
It's my adopted mantra. I'm going to have a good time. Everywhere. All the time. Are you with me? Just make it happen. And, can you just imagine what might happen to the world. If we all decide to not believe the hype that is broadcast daily in the news. To lift Up your own thoughts to a more positive, uplifting, "All you need is Love" attitude. And take That with you every time you leave the house. Take it to the grocery store. Take it on the road when you're stuck in traffic on the interstate. Take it on vacation. Take IT to the dance-floor. Eureka! I'm sure you've all been to that party. The one they still talk about. It was fun. It was old school. It was legendary. It was magic. It didn't even always necessarily have the best light show....or the best sound. But the "Vibe" was one, that I, to this day, try to recapture. Don't we all. Can't we all. I'm sure that all the promoters out there strive to do just that. Give 'em something to talk about. The right attitude will just Make it happen.
Lately, I have been challenged to assess my skills as a DJ. As a musician. To present my true soul every time I step up. It's been a real eye opening study on my part. I Think, that I am a better person for it. And from now on....I promise to BE to the best of my abilities. Always trying to grow and exceed. To bring something to the table. To open your mind to musical possibilities. And Try....to live by example. I'll give you all the benefit of the doubt, to being educated listeners. And I'll always play to the highest common denominator. So, Come on....there's plenty of room for us all.
Music. I'm just a messenger. I am only given a few hours a week to bring you, in my own little space, what I have chosen as the best of what I'm hearing...and what I'd like to hear...in a club. I'm a dancer.....therefore....If I can't dance to it....I probably won't play it. There's over a thousand tracks in my bags...and there's only so many tracks I can play in a few hours...so it may not come out the same every night. But, the sexual energy and positive, uplifting vocals will always be there. I play in the 128 to 132 BPM range....most of the time, unless I'm at the very beginning or the very end of the night. And, I love me some classics, and am always digging the crates to find one for a thrill.
So here.....is a taste of one of the current nights of late. Spread the love and send out the link. Tell all the promoters you know and love. You need to get them to bring me to YOU. Trust me....I'll turn you. And IF, I am in the booth....Please feel free to stop by and say hi. I Love to meet music fans. I even take requests (if they're in the bag.)Meantime....Keep your head to the sky. Spread some house love. Call your families (blood and collective.) And....BE Proud.
Love all around;
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Hello to All my Favorite Beat Buddies...(Insert name here............;You know who you are,)
I know, I'm jumping the gun, but only a bit. 'Cause Gay Pride weekend is now only a few weeks away. The hype has already started about all the parties, and picnics, and parades that accompany the event; and it's got me all fuzzy with anticipation. BOING, good times. Someone actually came up to me recently and thanked me for being such an 'integral' part of the local gay (Fort Lauderdale) community. And, that got me to thinking about just how much fun it Is to be a part(y) in this community. It seems that every year, there are a Lot of events surrounding the Pride weekend. This year is no different. I already have a short list of 'must do's' and need to 'BE at's.' This will also be the first year in South Florida that they will hold the parade at night. Which will be a huge relief to us all, not having to brave the 100 degree heat as in years past. You might not know it, but, I'm a home grown white boy from the south, and all that night living has cut into my beach time. It's all good, I like it that way. So, where Ever you happen to BE during this Pride season, I encourage you to take part in some of the things that happen in your area. Get Out, Be seen, Be Had, Get Had!! Let's All give 'em something to talk about. And Please, Dress for all occasions. Leave the fuzzy house slippers, and "shower" shoes under the bed. The paparazzi (and probably Channel 7,) Will be out in force and you don't want to be in the rags unless you are Fierce.
Speaking of Fiercness....On to some fierce Music. Lately, on some different blogs, there has been a lot of talk, some of it from me....about music. Some bloggers have got me going about "Playing out of the box." Can you imagine, Me, playing "out of the box?" (snicker) Well, That to me, would be mixing it up, and not the 'same 'ol, Same 'ol.' Pulling out some of the different mixes of the big songs that are out right now. Putting them together with songs that take them somewhere else, context wise. (example. circuit vs latin vs electro vs deep) Playing out of the Usual "Style" that one might normally get tagged for. So on this night, I tried to "Do" as I preach. This set is one of Those sets. In listening back over the night....the beginning of this one, starts out with a few "requests," but it just got Dirty after that....just the way I like it. And it sorta set the tone of how the rest of the night came out. Now, I don't need to tell you. It will be different the next time, same bag, same CD's, just comes out in a new order. And, don't get nervous now. You know, that I know, how to ride a crowd, and I Do! And I will, beat them, when it's necessary. And Did! So, breathe deep, like you're going to jump over the edge....and Go with the flow of it. Feel the hi-hats in your hips...and ..."Get chur Cha Cha ON! "
OH, and Play it Loud! It was loud when you heard it in the club. (and the System sounds Good right now) So, Turn up the bass! Have a cocktail! Throw some baby powder on the floor! Get out the fans and flags! Throw it around like no one is watching! And next time, when you see me in the booth.....Stop by and say high. (or whisper something dirty in my ear, you know, for inspiration...(w)
Till then....Keep your heads to the sky...and spread some house love around. Hope to see you Out soon.
Love all around
Herbie
http://www.herbiejames.com
http://www.gayinternetradiolive.com
(Tuesday 1am-3am / Friday 11pm-1am)
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In the last two podcasts....which were the middle three hours of the night...of the wHole night....the parts when the crowd packed IT in....and rubbed IT....(and let me just tell you ....they rub IT)...and these are the parts when the CockTails are flowin'....and you Know what They can do...the parts when the crowd is ScREaming for IT....did you Hear IT....did you...."Feel" IT....??? I did. So, I can only Hope....that you were able to get through my "Peakness" on this night....presented as it were.
I have said it ova and ova to you..."You have got to know what down is...to know what Up is."....so you now Need to hear just how it was that I got them to that point ....the beginning of the night. The part of the night that I build them UP to the point where they come by the booth to leave their T-shirts (and pants...yes, what these boys won't do for a simple request....no Wonder I play them with glee.) It's a Gift. Several drinks and shots later....and all the way to the End of the night....when I let them down with a song....something to "Ease" them Out the door. Singing a melody...with a hug.
So Here, my little Beat Bunnies....here is the Beginning....And the End of the night that ensued the middle. These are the parts of the "puzzle" that got them There...and Back. ...and Oh yes....They come Back. With lust and Love. I do have powers you know.
Meantime...Keep your heads to the sky. And stay tuned....you know I have a weekly internet radio show on G.I.R.L.
And Do stop by my booth and say high...I love peoples to stop by....for a chat/grope.
Love all around
Herbie
http://www.herbiejames.com
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Giddy UP and Tally HO!!
The beats are flying hot, fast and furious this season. And I, want to share a bunch of them with you. Ok, at least a set of them; ok, maybe two, OK, The whole night....the way we serve 'em up, down here in south Florida. Great place to BE from, Here. We get to have the Winter Music Conference in our back yard. A time when just about every person in the dance music industry is in Miami....and Every club is hosting a Major line-up of incredible DJs. So that every where you go, you can be sure that whoEver is at the decks, is going to... "Turn You Out." It's a very exciting time here and I highly recommend it if you are at all into Club Life. Try to make it to one. You'll most certainly be turned On to a style of music that you may not have thought that you'd like.
Now Hopefully, I can do the same thing for you. In this podcast I want to give you a taste of the Herbicidal, the way it comes out over the course of a whole night. This comes to you in four podcast installments...the whole night that is. From the beginning of the night when I walk in to set up and play the first hour or so to anywhere from 5 to 10 people; all the way to the end of the night. Closing is at 3AM, in this case the last song (Beatles) was played at 3:30 to a room still full of whistling and screaming (I love when they do that) cowboys. Hey, it was the weekend of the Gay Rodeo. YeeHaa!!! And...throughout the night....there were a Few "Requests" (perish the thought and usually a DJ's worst nightmare, but as I say, IF I have them in the bag, and it works, I'll play 'em.) And; they offered to take clothes off if I did, What would You Do? (sly)
You'll have to PLAY IT LOUD. That's the way you heard it...That's the way it should BE. Oh, and have a favorite beverage; You were cocktailed Then, so, get a bizz-buzz-on as you Go with me. (snicker). Oh, and this sound did, but may not come with a room full of rubbin' ONIT sexy crowd, you'll have to get your own, Now, I Know, You want it All, All the time... the way I like it, More More More is My motto. But, because I know most of you hear me from Peak hour to close....I'm going to "Give" you the night that way, in two segments.....Peak night (the middle two sets) and then Parts one and four, (beginning and closing, so you can see how I got you there.) And, I Know most of you want it that way anyway. So These first two sets, Start at about an hour thirty into my night....right when the crowd starts to pack it in. This is my Peak night. Wicked energy and sexiness. Listen to the lyrics, DEF some of my Fave tracks at the moment, last song on part two (Ralph Falcon w/The Weather Girls) will Break you.
So there you have it. I'm not a man versed in the ways of script...as much as I am a man of passion. Passion for music. Lots of vocals with uplifting messages to tell you stories of love. Well sometimes stories of sexiness, but love none the less. And in my DJ mind....I'm about intelligent programming.., Could be the drums or a horn or bass line that determines the next choon. I play to the highest common denominator, I give my audience credit for being informed listeners, as they listen on the internet, and they are constantly exposed to world class DJs. I try to bring them new songs before they are heard in the top 20. I try to expose them to new beats and styles of music. I Love digging my extensive vinyl collection and tossing them a classic, or remake of one, every so often. I push the limits and the energy. I don't cross-fade, I like to use isolators to blend the mix out. I like to think on my feet, meaning I don't play songs in the same order, ever, so the mix / flow is different every time. I may try three or more songs before I decide to throw it in. (in this case I only have two CD sources to mix with).
Hope you enjoy this "Trip", and that this catches you up on what's bumpin' in my world. And as my good friend, Robbie Leslie, always says....."Never underestimate the Power of Music." I love it, and hope you Feel IT. If, I am ever in the booth and you're in the room.....please stop by and say hi.
Love all around,
Herbie
PS. Be sure to tune in to my radio show on the internet on GIRL Radio;
Every Tuesday from 1am to 3am EST and
Every Friday from 11pm to 1am EST.
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Herbie here....checkin' in and trying to keep you up to date as to how it's coming out these days. I'm in the clubs constantly....I spin music two nights a week (and on the occasion, Three)....every week. Then that music translates down into a twice weekly internet Radio Show on GIRL (www.gayinternetradiolive.com), So, let's face it....out of 10 plus hours of spinning a week....I can only "Post" a small portion of all the music that is played. Not that I wouldn't want to share ALL of it with you....I just wouldn't want to put that burden on you of having to listen to that much "Herbicidal" madnesses. SO....That's why I only post bits and "Taste's" of the night?s musical journey. Annnnnd.....from week to week....I just Can't play the same music over and over....as much as I'd like to play it All....it's just Not gonna happen. Whew....all that being said....
Sometimes you just have to know the source.....and that includes the room that I play in twice a week. Holds about 300 people....and gets a Very sexy "rubbin' on it" crowd, Late, almost every night. At least when I'm playing. ;-) Now I know, and exxxspecially lately, that I've been called out, on playing a Lot of vocals....?cuz you know I like to "talk" to you. This particular night was the same....just with the vocals more, uh shall we say?.Spread out.....with Lots of drums in between. And Lots of Dirty drums; make for a lot of dirty drum Sex. Just the way I like 'em. Dirty...huhhuh. So Iisten, and see if this set gets your juices flowing in more ways than one. As somebody came by the booth to tell me that night....."You've caused more than a Few divorces tonight." Hey, Don't blame me, I'm just the messenger of the beats. Y?all are the ones to take it upon yourselves to play nice with each other. Wagwagwagwagwag.
Till next time....which will be soon, I promise. Keep living the high life. Keep your head to the sky....and spread some house love. And please....when you see me in the booth....stop by and say hi.
Love all around
Herbie
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 Hey Hillary, and All my fave Fab Fans,
It's getting to be That time of the year. An Election Year. (harumph) But this particular political pundit post....isn't about the government side.....it's about the "Sleazy" side. Yes....it's time for Fort Lauderdale's annual "Sleazy Awards."
The coveted Sleazies....that benefit local charities, are given out this year on March 10th at Bill's Filling Station in Wilton Manors. This years "Theme" is a "Sleazy Prom."....I can only imagine.??? This Is one of the most FUN "In the Biz" nights during the year. This is the 5th year anniversary...and every year the party just seems to get wilder and wilder....So....IF you live near enough to get there....I highly recommend it. And be sure and Dress for the theme....as a Lot of people "Get Into IT"...which makes it a very festive event....to say the least. Too much fun, indeed.
As you might imagine....I'm not in it to be voted Prom Queen. No, No, Noooo, No....I'm in the running...to be the "Sleaziest DJ". Now, I Thought, that everybody just Knew, that I was the Sleaziest. Hands down. But, since it's a vote...I'm going to ask you for yours. So take just a sleazy moment and Vote....for Me.
And btw....I just had a Wicked weekend set at the club....so I'm going to post a new podcast hopefully this week.
(Bribe, Bribe) Till then, Keep your heads high....and spread some musical Love.
Love....All around
Herbie
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My BEloved beat bunnies,
Hope you all had a fun and safe Superbowl weekend. I know there were several testosterone driven house parties. Lots of reasons to "drop the soap", as it were. You shoulda been there, is all I'm sayin'. But during one such "Driven" house party, I was persuaded, and inspired (Rrrrrrrrrough,) to post another recent set. Seems these sort of events have the power to make you do things, if you know what I mean. Or was it the FootBall game, Go team.
So, for This short set, keep in mind, this all happens at 2:45 AM; after a whole night of Beatdown, rubbin' on IT, nastiness; and getting close to having to throw them out to the curb. Now, if you've been there early, you know that I love to "Come Up"...and then, for close, I like to "Come Down". Ease them out the door, instead of kicking them out with a last Kick Beat. "Boom, tsst, boom tsst, boom tsst, Boom." No, no, no....I mean that just leaves 'em wanting More.....I like to send them home humming the last song, or floating on a string line instead of just a beat. And?I do it for myself too. Since I've been in the booth for hours mixing beats and keeping the energy up. At the end of the night, I've shot my music load, and now I want to be musically hugged. So from breakdown to breakdown....this night anyway....I end with a few of my favorite songs. This particular Shirley Bassey song is one of THE most beautiful love song lyrics of all time, and if you can?t Feel this one; we can?t talk. It?s like I tell 'em all the time, "You have to know what Down is, before you can know what Up is." I like it all.
All that said?I've always loved DJ's who give you "Journey". I Hope, that at the end of the day, I will be counted in Those ranks. Thanks again, So much, for listening. I hope the passion shines through all my ranting. ?Till the next time....Spread the love, and Keep your head to the sky.
Love, All around,
Herbie
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Hello There Universe....and all youz toe-tappin', finger snappin', head bobbin', beat freaks,
I realize that it's been Way too long since you've heard word, or podcast from me. As a Lot has been going on in my life. I have been, and Am, a Very busy boy. Trust me, I'm not bored. There are some really wonderful things happening. More news as it does. And....I AM Truly blessed with having some of the best people in my life. Seems people that love music are a great place to start. Then from there, you get to meet the most grounded, talented, and connected ones to work with...and voila...Life's good. Thanks for being one of them.
Now, I realize that those of you who don't get to the club to hear me spin week to week....miss out on a whole Lot of music....as there is no Way to post it all. Much less, give you the Herbicidal "Journey" as it comes out over the period of an entire night. So, you'll just have to use this venue, as it were, to "taste" the best of. So, from post to post, I intend to try to give you some of the different "Flavors" of the night as they come out. Sometimes it might be peak night, sometimes it might be the "come down" that is the end of the night. "I like it all."
On another note, IF, you want More. I have a weekly internet Radio show twice a week....on www.gayinternetradiolive.com. It runs every Tuesday AM from 1am to 3am....and every Friday PM from 11pm to 1am (Eastern Time) That way you get a two hour sneak peak of how it comes out, IN the club, week to week. Just in case you can't get enough. Or, for you promoters out there, it's a great way to see how it comes out Live. ( P.S. I never edit my sets, except to take out last call.)
I hope that you all had a magical holiday season, and a safe transition into 2008. If this year is anything like the last, we are all in for a "bumpy" ride. Promises to be quite interesting already. Let's stay in touch. Keep your heads to the sky, and spread some love where Ever you are. It's the Only way we are going to make this work.
IF you are ever in the same room that I'm spinning....Please stop by the booth and say hi. Stay tuned, I'm not done yet.
Love all around,
Herbie
www.herbiejames.com
www.gayinternetradiolive.com
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Helloooo there, Universe,
Thanksgiving has come and gone....and God Knows....I AM thankful. Everyday, I give it up. To the higher power...to my family...to my fans...to my friends...I even ask that it shows in my face and actions. But this past Thanksgiving was Very special. I was asked to spin at the Muscle Beach party during White Party week on Miami Beach. Boing. Little did I know that the day would turn out as it did. LEGENDARY! We had taken a hotel room on the beach for three days...so we didn't have to deal with travel and could just enjoy being there. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the entire weekend. And Care Resource reported that they had record crowds at every event. VIP tickets sold Out the opening day.
The Vizcaya White Party turned out to be The most incredible Vizcaya event I have ever been to.
We had breakfast and were early to the beach to the sound of the Atlantic ocean...which brought me Right to where I needed to be.
Turns out I knew the guys setting up the sound system....and they 'Hooked It Up" with a Wicked DJ booth and sound system. Can't ask for better....thank you Brian. So the day began without a hitch. Like I said the weather was perfect all day...ending with a Full Moon Rising on the ocean...to Fireworks. My set was from 1pm, when they opened the gates, to 3pm. Three songs into my set the flood gates opened.
To tell it in the words of a friend of mine....who had arrived early across the street from the beach at the Palace Bar. He said he was going to stop in there for a few beers to get his groove on before coming over... He said he was sitting there watching the decorations blow in the breeze....and all of a sudden there was a sea of Men Flowing into the party....he said "F'' this, what are we doin' here, let's get over there. And they Did. The report is it was the fastest happening party ever seen for the beach. Maybe I do have powers. Peep the pics (www.herbiejames.com)...as you can witness the crowd I had just an hour into IT. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all BEing there. I had a Blast. The set turned out just as I wanted....energy correct. I left Roland with a Packed floor...so I did my job. Too much fun. Short but sweet...leave 'em Wanting More.
Well I just wanted to come current as to how it went...for all of you who didn't make it. This is notice of the pictures taken...and We were Had. Ok, so were they.
I hope you all have the Best holiday season....and New Year. Let's all keep our heads to the sky...and feet to the 4/4 floor. I'm always listening and trying to amass a wicked set to throw down....so that you get the full Herbicidal, as you've come to expect. And, Always stop by the booth to say hi. Look forward to seeing you dancing soon.
Also, don't forget you can hear me on the net, twice a week, every Tuesday (Monday night) from 1am to 3am and Friday from 11pm to 1am on GIRL Radio.
Love all around,
Herbie
http://www.herbiejames.com
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 Hellooooo there, Universe;
I AM ....spinning the Beach y'all....and it's ON. I have, over my Infamous DJ career, been to, and danced at, a Lot of wonderful, over the top, parties and events. I'll tell you some of the, shall we say, juicy, incriminating stories, when we sit down together sometime. But, One of these parties always stands out in my mind, and is held close to my "party" heart. That being the party that is thrown On Miami Beach, during the White Party week of parties, the weekend (Sunday) after Thanksgiving every year. It's called the "Muscle Beach" party.
Now, Here's the Big scoop. I AM....the opening DJ for this years "Muscle Beach" party during White Party week on Miami Beach this year. How Great is That? Me, playing a party that I've always Loved. And, it's the opening slot, which is my Favorite thing in the world to do... to "Come Up." (before you get it in your head, coming up is not All I know how to do....I Will let you 'ave it, given the chance. but here, it's the up Journey.) Needless to say, I'm honored, humbled, and Very excited.
I begin the party at 1pm, and play until 3pm. I'll then turn the party over the my friend, Roland Belmares, yes the legend, and He will turn it Out until 8pm. I have been channeling this party, musically, since I found out that I would be playing it. I have put together a bag Full of beautiful Choons that I feel fit the beach. A "Saintly" combination of sexy down-tempo, to lush house, to hands in the air classic high energy. I plan to open with nothing but the sound of the Atlantic Ocean. And the only music that I have Planned for the progression of my set, are the two songs that I plan to open with. Intro to the day, if you will. To give you a chance to feel the space. A chance to take deep breathes, and to set the tone for what's to come. Think blue sky, major chord changes, positive uplifting vocals and hands in the air, ON the beach....served with loads of Universal Love that will surely stir the mixture of beats and hugs into, dare I say it again, one of the best parties of this year. So, You'll Need to BE there, song one, and we'll take it from there. I Will be "talking" to you, through the lyrics, with every song, from beginning to end....so pay attention. Smile with me. Love with me. Dance with me.
Let's talk about location. Lawd! It's Miami Beach, at 12th Street. And the staging Will be stellar, as it always is. I can just see the layout of the party before me now. "The Land Before Time" it's called this year. And trust me, it's going to be Beautiful. As this year, Johnny Chisholm, as in the famed Gay Disney, is in charge of the event. So I expect that he'll "give it" with the perfect amount of sparkle, to bring this years event to a whole new level of Beach-party-dom.
The entire production is a benefit for Care Resource. They provide care and services for those who are Living with AIDS. I don't think there could be a more noble cause to spend a beautiful day, dancing under a Miami Beach sky, with several Thousand, Sexy, Thriving on it, people...with Great music and Vibe du Jour. Let's just say...People are going to talk.
All that being said...I can't wait to have my moment in the sun, (big smile). So, if you're anywhere close, and can get to it...Do what ever you have to do, to BE there. It's going to be a great time to "be had by all." (w) Look for me and say hi. I?ll be the one with a big grin on my face...and my tail waggin?. (wagwagwagwagwag)
Ok, let me get back to work....I'm putting together a wicked Connie Francis medley for peak time....."wherrrrrreee The Boys Are....hmm mmmm mmm mmmmmmm, Someone waits for meeeeeeee."
JUST KIDDING! Good grief. (gotta love a sense of humor.)
Big Hugs 'til then.
Love all around
Herbie
p.s. Get your tickets early and save a few bucks on the door price.
http://www.herbiejames.com
http://www.whiteparty.org
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Play/Download "A Herbal House Blend"
Hey kids:
Get your house shoes on...and please... something sexy or fierce, with taste...no boat shoes or flip-flops...(and throw Off the robe...as you'll not be needin' that either.) Then, plug in this set and get your house groove on. For this is some of my fave housenesses, past and present....Ok, it's how it came out this night at tha club. Smooth like butta, sexy beats, with a message to hug you with. So, listen to what I'm sayin' to you here. There's a Lot of great music coming out, that when it's blended with a classic, it brings back a memory or a feeling, that makes us remember a time, or a friend, that we held close or loved. Life....that's what good music does to us. It makes us live.
We all say we love music, what Ever that music is....it's with us every day of our lives. We make friends with it. We listen to the things it tells us....the feelings it has. Are you "feelin' me"? Music also has a time. Not just a tempo or a meter....but a time when we need it. We may need it when we want to be soothed, as in ambient or classical music, or....when we want to be beat down, as in lots of club music....you know who you are.
House music, to me, is a message. It's why we (and I say We, because I mean "I") want to hear it at "T" dance, the beach, the pool, the restaurant, the mall, the car....the RADIO! Does Anybody Hear me out there? It just feels Good. And, believe me, the energy is there. Cause if you have ever been to a fierce Winter Music Conference party (the Soulfuric "Friends" party for instance) featuring a competent House DJ line-up....then you've witnessed the masses of hands in the air with smiling faces singing the lyrics and screaming when every song starts, to a room full of love that this music gives. Are you listening yet?
Now, here's what it is....since I've found out that I'm the one that is going to open the incredible "Muscle Beach" party this year for White Party on Miami Beach.....I've been "channeling" that party....trying to focus the music for the beach. Trust me when I tell you....that IF you are near south Florida....and you would like to dance with a few Thousand sexy Men on Miami Beach, in a beautifully designed setting with a great sound system....then, at any cost, BE there. Because I am bringing the love with me....and you will be Feeling it. Let's just say....they are going to talk.
Meantime, Thank you for listening. Spread the love by telling somebody about my music....and how to find it. And Hey, I have a passport and a bag Full of CD's and love to travel. (big smile) So, keep your heads to the sky.
Live for the music....and let's be nice to each other. That's Life! Oob la dee,Oob la da. It Goes On!
Hope you enjoy the set.
Love all around,
Herbie
http://www.herbiejames.com
http://www.whiteparty.org
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Play/Download Gettin' Ready to Go Part 1
Helloooo,
I've missed you all. Lots of things going on. It's been a fun, fun summer...and All those things seem to blur the lines into one big, giant picture...and that makes it "Life." 'Cause, Life comes at you fast. Zoom, Zoom. XXXciting stuff indeed. Annnnd, It's All tied together. One thing leads to another...one door closes...another one opens. Thank you, Very much. I Love Life...and, I hope Yours is going well as expected. Feel free to send me the details.
Now, about the music. I know, it's been a while. Like I said, things are happnin'. Slowly, but surely. Zoooooom, Zoooooom. I have a residency, every Thursday and Friday night...at a sexy little bar, (there is no dancefloor, although people Do dance)...and that, amazingly, is almost packed to the walls every night...well, at least when I'm there...(hehe). www.ramrodbar.com
This set is from the past Friday night. It may be a bit over-kill to give you the entire night (less a couple of down-tempo songs at the beginning...and, I edited out last call,) But, This is mostly how it comes out these days. And, by putting up the night....you get to see what some of my Prime Choons are...and without a repeat of songs. (For those of you getting this as a podcast, sets 2, 3, and 4 will follow throughout this week.)
Meantime, here's a big heads Up for you. I'm spinning one of the biggest and best parties in South Florida. I am opening the "Muscle Beach" party this year for White Party. Can you just see my tail waggin' now? (wagwagwagwag)
Me, On the Beach, to come UP...seems like a natural doesn't it? So, put it on the calendar! November 25th...the Sunday of Thanksgiving, on Miami Beach, from 1pm to 3pm ....followed by Roland Belmares, 3pm to 8pm. Trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss this party. If you can in any way, BE there. Tickets are available at www.whiteparty.org. And it's all for a good cause, benefiting Care Resource.
"Through education, prevention, research, care and treatment, and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need"
Don't forget to tune in every Monday night and Friday night to my sets on Gay Internet Radio Live.
Love all around;
Herbie
www.whiteparty.org
www.gayinternetradiolive.com
www.herbiejames.com
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