In addition to the increased price, you will also lose out on a personalised credit card style pass with your name and unique number on, along with your name being omitted from the Official Programme (this is all down to time constraints).
At this moment in time, ALL passes will give you access EVERYWHERE, although if we get too busy we may have to restrict access to the main hotel for passes bought after a certain date/number.

Accommodation:

Today I have been informed that there are now 2 rooms available in the Montepiedra Hotel. First come, first served !

email: reservas@hotelmontepiedra.com stating VOCAL BOOTH WEEKENDER.

There are a further and FINAL 3 rooms available at Palmera Apts

email: info@manolihotels.com stating VOCAL BOOTH WEEKENDER.

When both of these hotels are full, there are further alternatives here http://www.djandyward.net/vb-weekender-2010

Plans are moving along nicely with the event, we already are well over the amount of people we had last year and chances are that a last minute rush and interest from the locals will see the parties go ballistic.. one thing is for sure, we are GUARANTEED a weekend that’s going to be talked about for years to come.

I think this is the last update I need to send out now, ahead of the official FACT SHEET that will come to you about a fortnight before the event. On this you will be able to see the full DJ timetable and I will outline all the essential info you need on registration and the likes.

Please read through the FAQ page on my site if you have any queries, I think all angles are covered there.

See you in the sun, enjoy your summer !!!

I am happy to be able to share most of my 4 and half hour set with you, alongside a video of the sights of Valencia… hope you enjoy them all.

SALSOUL, 6 Edition @ Laydown Rest. Club Puerto – Guest Dj: Andy Ward by SALSOUL VLC

Last weekend I enjoyed a great time in Valencia, you can check out the photos and video on my Facebook wall, as well as a very interesting debate at over 110 comments long regarding the Deep House scene and it’s music sales.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR “VOCAL BOOTH WEEKENDERS”
Don’t forget that the pass price increases on Aug 1st !! Full details here.

To download the show, click here

PLAYLIST

(links are to Traxsource.com)

Deep Josh & Andy Ward – Sweetest Feeling
Mr Nugget ft Natasha Watts – Game Player (original)
Yohan Esprada – Rhode Island (Samson Lewis London Underground Mix)
LY – Back to Zanzibar
Richard Fenn – Jardines del Mar
NegroCan – Cada Vez (Guy Robin Club Edit)
Rawsoul Orchestra – Super Lover
Ospina & Oscar P – GDBD (DeepCitySoul Remix)
Bah Samba ft Roy Ayers – Keep the Vibe Alive (Andy Ward Sunshine mix)
Matthew Bandy – Time Me (Jack II Jazz Rmx)
John Oudo – Satisfied – ft Nicole Mitchell (Satisfied Soul Vox)
Arnold Jarvis – If I Stay (Vocal main mix)
Cristian Vargas – Rogue State
Rhythm Masters – Keep on Searching
Aaron Ross Feat Sterling Ensemble – TALIA (Main Mix)
Tension – Can you Feel it
Black Joy – Untitled (Kerri Chandler’s Bigga Mix)
Dave Storm & Ricky Inch feat. Brian Lucas – I Don’t Know (Original)
Marlon D and Mena Keyz – Vibe To This (Original Mix)
Hippie Torrales & George Mena – Wastelands (Johnny Montana & Craig Stewart rmx)
DJ Le Roi ft Donald Sheffey – Hooked On You (Rocco’s Reconstruction Mix)
Oscuro P – How we Feel (Jazz mix)
T-Coy – Carino (Greg Wilson’s Re-Edit)
Black Sauce – Abigail (Vocal Mix)
Leroy Burgess – It´s The Weekend (Johnny Montana & Craig Stewart Remix)

The brand new handwriting feature in the chat definitely got put to the test this week, some hysterical goings on inside that chat room.
I purposely chose some tracks that may or may not have been to everyone’s taste and it was interesting to see the cross section of opinions.

PLAYLIST

(links are to Traxsource.com)

Haldo – Night City Journey (Andy Ward Vocal Mix)
Park Street feat. Diana Waite – Pressure (Andy Ward Vocal Mix)
The OJ’s – I Love Music (Alan Barrett Re-Edit)
Joey Negro ft Carolyn Harding – Movin On
Bah Samba ft Roy Ayers – Positive Vibe (Sean McCabe Vocal)
Soul Purpose – Aquarius (Mood2)
Reel Soul ft Carolyn Harding – Let it Rain
Mr Nugget ft Natasha Watts – Game Player (House Fusion Remix
Alicia Keys – Trouble (Jay J & Chris Lum Remix)
Danny J Lewis – Things Change
Smokin Beats – California Love
Glideslope – Suite 1611
M60 Feat Simza – Flashback (Rocco Deep Mix)
Matthew Bandy – Time Me (Original)
Benedetto & Farina feat LT Brown – I’m so greatful
DaveVJ ft Sinclair – Think About It (At One Vox)
Ospina & Oscar P – GDBD (DeepCitySoul Remix)
Papo Sanchez – Aguas Puras
Fabrizio Marra & Tracy Braithwaite – You Getting Me Started
Mondo Grosso – Do you see what I see (Deep Zone Remix)
Alan Barratt – Real Love
Aaron Ross Feat Sterling Ensemble – TALIA (Main Mix)
T-Coy – Carino (Greg Wilson’s Re-Edit)
P’taah – Your Soul On Mine (Original)
The Rurals – River
Conan Liquid – I want you

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Vocal Booth live, 22.7.10 by andyward

PLAYLIST
(links are to Traxsource.com)

Aaron Ross & Natasha Watts – Time To Shine
Kings Of Groove Ft Michelle Weeks – You have a Purpose
Tikyo Present The B-Crew – Back 2 Luv (Club Mix)
Terry Lex & Mark Stone feat. Deepvoice – Come my Way (Classic Main Mix)
Yohan Esprada – Rhode Island (Samson Lewis London Underground Mix)
Soul Purpose – Aquarius (Mood1)
Kenny Dope & Terry Hunter present Mass Destruction feat. Byron Stingily – No More Mind Games (Club Version)
Bah Samba ft Roy Ayers – Keep the Vibe Alive (Andy Ward Sunshine Mix)
Mr Nugget ft Natasha Watts – Game Player (Junior White Remix)
Danny J Lewis – Byrons Jam (Original Mix)
Nu Colours – Desire
The Stereo Mutants feat Keith Thompson – Leap (Original Mix)
Benedetto & Farina feat LT Brown – I’m so greatful
Erykah Badu – Window Seat (Booker T Kings Of Soul Mix)

Moshun – Let It Go (Original Mix)

Chris Perez & Lou Gorbea feat. Queen AaMinah – Somethings Gotta Give (Original Main Mix)
DJ Le Roi ft Donald Sheffey – Hooked On You (Rocco’s Reconstruction Mix)
The Funk Ensemble – Afrodisco (Main Cut)
Brothers of Soul – DJ in the House

Andy Compton – Reach For You (DJ Bullets Mix)
P’taah – Your Soul On Mine (Original)
Black Sauce – Abigail (Vocal Mix)
Akabu – Searchin’ (Motor City Drum Ensemble Mix)
The RAH Band – Messages From The Stars (Atjazz Remix)
11_inch feat. Jesse Lee Davis – Can You Feel It (Original Mix)

Vocal Booth live, 15.7.2010 by andyward

As the incessant heat arrives in Spain, plans are firmly under way for this year’s fun in the sun.
Despite all the hype around this event, it is still a relatively small affair that has the potential to grow into something much bigger over time. This means that you are guaranteed to be partying with only like-minded individuals who are here for no other reason than to have fun with good people.
For anyone still undecided as to whether or not they will join us, here is a full run down on proceedings.

THURSDAY

The music begins at 6pm, poolside of the Montepiedra Hotel, for the people that arrive early to take full advantage of the weekend. At 9pm sharp we go live across the world, teasing the crew who listen at home whilst packing their cases ready for their arrival the next day. The music continues well into the night.

FRIDAY

The majority of people check in and arrive at the Montepiedra reception for registration, where they receive their weekend pass and programme along with some exclusive giveaways. The music fires up again in the afternoon, around 4pm, for more poolside action from some of Europe’s finest unsung talent and established DJs.

While this takes place, downstairs in the air conditioned conference room, Danny J Lewis hosts the Point Blank Production Seminar for those interested in improving their skills or even thinking of beginning to produce music.

Friday night, and the action moves to the club where all the crew converge and go crazy to some of the best names the soulful scene has to offer.
As the sun rises, many retire to bed while the hardcore contingent take the 90 seconds stroll to the beach for more madness.

SATURDAY

Returning poolside to the Montepiedra, the Triple S Sessions begin for an afternoon of sun soaked grooves while the Family nurse their sore heads and start it all over again.
Rolling round to the club for part 2 of the action on the night time.

SUNDAY

Many people have taken my advise and booked the extra night in their hotels, meaning they have not missed out on one of the finest venues the area has to offer. Originally planned to be the setting for Saturday afternoon’s fun, this venue now plays host to an extra special Sunday Lockdown.

A truly breathtaking arena for fun and games, we continue again until the wee hours and may even take it to the club for one more blow out !

*STOP PRESS* – We are honoured to have one of the true legends of the music scene join us on this special occasion, none other than Mr Hippie Torrales.  An entire book could be written on this gentleman, but in short, he was one of the pioneer DJs from New Jersey.
Hippie began his career in Newark and was the founding resident at the now legendary Zanzibar club. Making a seamless transition from disco to house he was also behind the dance floor classic ‘You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone’ by Turntable Orchestra.

MONDAY

Returning to the luxury of Sunday’s party, a very laid-back afternoon where we hand over the decks to a few of our friends who have travelled far and wide to join us, as well as one or two of the Family we couldn’t squeeze onto the main line up.

Please check the full information on flights, airport transfers and accommodation here and how you can pay for your pass, remembering that the price automatically increases in August and that the special rates in the hotels may no longer be available.  The Palmera Aparthotel may have special offers on week long stays, where you only pay for 5 days, although I cannot guarantee this.

Last year’s event took over Facebook with pictures and videos, more so than any other event I have ever seen, even more than the Southport Weekender! Please do not miss this opportunity to join us at the beginning of what promises to be an historical series of parties.

Nearer to the time we will publish a detailed FACT SHEET with all the information you need, so please check the FAQ page that covers all questions in the meantime.

After a great Saturday in the UK celebrating 5 years of SSRadio, I share with you this edition of the show which was a selection of tunes I expected to play. Whether or not I did play them is as much of a mystery to me as it may be to you.

Congratulations to Spain for being World Champions as well as European Champions now, shame I was stuck at 35,000 ft at the end of the game, although the cheer that went through the plane when the Captain announced the result was small consolation I guess.

This week I will be putting together an update on how plans for the Weekender are going as well as some other things that totally escape me now as I struggle to wake up.

Click the logo to go to the show page or download direct from iTunes here.

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Also, please check out more footage from last year’s Vocal Booth Weekender in Spain.  Here you see a taste of the action on the Friday night as we kick off the official proceedings, and watch a grown man cry !

I will be sending out a full update on a few things in the next few days, so enjoy the footage for now.

PLAYLIST
(links are to Traxsource.com)

Groove Assassin ft Mina Jackson – Feel Good Muzik (GA Original Mix)
Steal Vybe – Passion (In Me) (Ezels Remix)
The Realm Feat. Choklate ‘I’ll Let It’
Marco Fedez and Dani Sandoval ft Laura Estrada – Addicted 2 Soul (Pingos Soulful Remake)
Bleep District – Don’t Stop Now
Kelly Sylvia – The Rain EP (The Rain (Bright Days Mix)
Soul de Marin – Bust It Up (Original Mix)
Steven Stone feat. Anthony Moriah – Lay Your Hands (Mustafa Soul Remix)
Justin Imperiale Feat Diviniti – Love Can Heal The World (Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart Remix)
Castlebed ft Durand Ross – I Can Do Bad (Uncle Milty Lake Shore Drive Remix)
Pad Beryll feat Andrea Love – Under Your Spell (Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart Remix)
Dave Storm & Ricky Inch feat. Brian Lucas – I Don’t Know (Soul Cola Remix)
Danny J Lewis – Byrons Jam (Original)
Johnny Dangerous – How Deep (Groove Assassin Classic Remix)
Ezel feat. Tamara Wellons – In My Lifetime (Deetron Remix)
Galaxy Group – Afrodiziak
Bopstar – Nine feat Zara McFarlane (Ctrl-Alt Vox)
Marc Antoine – Que Je T’Aime (Rocco Remix)
Da Funk – Weekend Rubdown
Ricardo Miranda & Hernan Cronner – Mental Samurai (Original Mix)
The Normalites – The Sun Rising (Shur-i-kan Vocal)
Shake The Dog: A Bah Samba Production – ”Sabor” feat Anna Cavazos (KID’s Soul Free Edit)
Slavar – Red Sea
Tensnake – Coma Cat
Ian Blevins – Baby Please
Negghead – You (K’BONUS remix)

Vocal Booth live, 1.7.10 by andyward