DJ AMYb

CHICK HABIT

2012-06-15T07:32:00.001-07:00

A new night I have been involved with is 'Chick Habit'. This is an indie/alternative night taking place at The Candy Bar. We aim to have live acts every fortnight and already we have had fantastic performances from bands like Neon Choir and Lois and the Love.
Keep up to date via the Facebook where all the gig listings will be coming up really soon.

MAJOR CATCH UP!

2012-06-15T07:18:00.001-07:00

Yet again I have been very flaky with regards to my blog but I can assure you this is going to change!
The past month has been really exciting and some fantastic things have happened.

Pride season has begun and I was lucky enough to play the women's tent at Birmingham Pride. This was so much fun and I can safely say that this gig is one that I have been the most nervous.
The crowd were great and I was stunned to see big posters with my face on around the pub which was very surreal!

Gotye

2012-05-21T10:46:00.000-07:00

If you aren’t familiar with the modern day anthem that is ‘Somebody I used to know’ by Gotye where have you been? Whether you adored the song or hated it you would not have been able to escape it. Gotye comes back full force with the follow up proving that this was not a one hit wonder. ‘Eyes wide open’ (released 4^th June) is a fast paced story showing off his outstanding vocals as well as his genius lyricist talents. Addictive and exciting this track has a summery undertone and will be a festival hit.

GIG UPDATE!

2012-05-21T10:35:00.001-07:00

Wednesday 23rd May- Gobble
Thursday 24th May- Chick Habit
Thursday 31st May- Lois and the love LIVE at Chick Habit
Saturday 2nd May- Birmingham Pride
Sunday 3rd- 100% babe

Prima Donna!

2012-05-02T03:38:00.001-07:00

Returning to the music scene we can see the insanely talented Marina the The Diamonds come back with some fantastic new material. Recently supporting Katy Perry on her Californian Dreams tour Marina will be taking 2012 by storm.

Not only is she easy on the eye she has a belting voice and her first album ‘The Family Jewels’ went straight to number five in the UK album charts. She is now back almost a year later with her new single ‘Prima Donna’ . As well as Prima Donna she also released ‘Radioactive’ so she has slowly been creeping back into the music scene and we are very happy to have her back.

Her new sound is a lot more electronic and dancy yet still has her eclectic sound and vocals reminding us why we fell in love with her in the first place. Prima Donna is beautifully catchy and will have crowds dancing and belting out the addictive lyrics.

The newly blonde has said her new album ‘Electra Heart’ released on the 30^th April is all about sexuality and feminism and lets face it we all love a good girl power track.

GIG UPDATE!

2012-03-22T09:25:00.000-07:00

Friday 23rd March- Backroom re-launch party at The Brave New World
Monday 26th March- Bounce at The Candy Bar
Monday 2nd April- Bounce at The Candy Bar
Wednesday 4th April- 'We love GOGO' Watford
Friday 6th April- Backroom at The Brave New World
Sunday 8th April- 100% Babe

2012-03-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

So we have tested the water and the time has finally come to officially launch the fantastic night that is 'Backroom'.

The lovely friendly pub in Surbiton 'The Brave New World' hosts its fortnightly night 'Backroom'.

DJAMYb brings you the best in old and new indie/alternative music along with fantastic drink deals.

We will have some lovely goody bags for all you early birds so do not miss this fantastic night.

song of the week....

2012-03-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

This is easily the most beautiful song of the year. It goes to show the UK charts are not taken over by pure commercial pop as this song has been at number 1 for numerous weeks.
Lyrically it is stunning and vocally is is stunning, strong and passionate.
It really touched me and the message behind this song is so beautiful and having recently gone through a really tough break up it has comforted me in a way that was needed.

GOGO Festival!

2012-03-11T03:47:00.000-07:00

GO.GO is getting closer and closer and so its time to announce who will be playing the wondrous festival that is GO.GO.

All the line up can be found on the GO.GO website so check it out to see the amazing acts

Ive written before about Peaches being the headliner (STAY CALM AMY) but since then the lovely organisers have announced further acts which just adds to the excitement.

Musicians... comedians and DJ's will be taking care of the entertainment during the weekend and I'm lucky enough to be one of them.

I'm SO excited about being part of this fantastic festival and playing some musical gems! Check out my profile on the website by clicking on the GO.GO link below :)

GIG UPDATE!

2012-03-11T03:20:00.000-07:00

GIG UPDATE!

Mon 12th March- Bounce at Candy Bar
Wed 14th March- Gobble at Staffs uni
Sat 17th March- Monster at Candy Bar

AMITY LIVE AT CANDY BAR

2012-03-07T06:21:00.000-08:00

This Monday hosted the second live performance of the year at the LGBT student night BOUNCE.
I was really excited to book not only a friend of mine but an incredibly talented young lady.
AMITY has a beautiful folky, light indie/alternative feel to her her music and her use of various instruments makes her talent shine through.

She is a one women band using a loop pedal, harmonica plus other contraptions that give her that eclectic sound that it so important nowadays with the high competition in the music industry.

The venue Candy Bar is a lovely intimate venue and the audience buzzed of her performance which sounded fantastic with the acoustics of the area. People had travelled far and wide to see her and the loyalty that was so clearly there was really exciting for not only her but for the general atmosphere.

AMITY is gigging around the country from Brighton to Birmingham so you have no excuse to catch one of her shows. Check her out... you will not regret it.

Track of the week..

2012-02-25T09:54:00.002-08:00

Brighton Pride 2011

2012-02-18T11:36:00.002-08:00

DJ AMYb: PEACHES AT GO.GO!

2012-02-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

DJ AMYb: PEACHES AT GO.GO!: I work for the fantastic festival GOGO and it was announced that Peaches will be the Sunday headliner. This is going to be so amazing. I p...

PEACHES AT GO.GO!

2012-02-17T12:12:00.000-08:00

I work for the fantastic festival GOGO and it was announced that Peaches will be the Sunday headliner.

This is going to be so amazing. I personally have not ever seen Peaches live but I have watched countless videos and heard such positivity about her live sets. She is full of energy and exudes this fantastic eccentric edge that I am certain all the women that attend GO.GO will adore!

Other fantastic acts to be confirmed for the weekend are Wallis Bird, Bitch and Jill Jackson.

Tickets for GO.GO are available now so don't delay booking yours as this event is going to be even bigger and better then last year. Just click on the lovely GO.GO logo underneath and this will take you to the website with everything you need to know about the weekend.

There will be music to cater for everyones tastes, events that cater for younger and older guests... what more could you ask for!

The Candy Bar are taking their place during the festival with live DJ's and a ever important bar.
You will be certain that there will be a party happening in their tent.
I am DJ-ing in the tent on the Sunday evening... TOO excited for this.

The 7th of June cannot come fast enough.

ABC night

2012-02-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

So next week's Gobble is ABC night. For all you non Staffs students ABC night is a annual event that Staffordshire University hold. Each society/club etc are given a letter and they must chose something of that letter to dress up as. For example I have heard on the grapevine that the LGBT society have the letter 'G' so they will be attending the event as Granny and Grandads.
What is fantastic about this event is the effort everyone always makes. I DJ-ed last year and the drama society came as a caterpillar. They were all linked and stayed like this for the whole evening which was so effective.
There is a prize for the best dressed group where they can win money towards their committee which is so helpful towards things like kits/trips they may wish to go on.

GIG UPDATE!

2012-02-12T07:44:00.000-08:00

Monday 13th February- Bounce at Candy bar

Wednesday 15th February- Gobble at Staffordshire University.

Monday 20th February- Bounce at Candy Bar
Tuesdays 21st February- Ruby Tuesdays at KU bar.

Wednesday 22nd February- Gobble at Staffordshire University

Friday 24th February- Backroom at The Brave New World

song of the week....

2012-02-12T07:31:00.000-08:00

You know when you love a song you cannot stop listening to it and every time it makes you go funny! Well this is my latest obsession....

Another legend gone...

2012-02-12T07:26:00.000-08:00

The last few years surely has taken it toll on legendary artists. Micheal Jackson...Amy Winehouse and now Whitney Houston.
Like many legendary artists they have battled with alcohol and drug abuse which usually ends up destroying their lives and ultimately ending it.
Social networks are rife with the stars unfortunate demise at the young age of 48 and one specific status really touched me. It mentioned the fact that people should not judge that her death was most likely substance abuse and the pressure that people with her status have to deal with can get too much for lot of them and we should just remember her for her brilliant talent and iconic status.
Below is one of my favourite songs and will always have the hair stand up on the back of my neck.

Love abit of live music!

2012-01-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

So tomorrow is the weekly night at Candy Bar, 'Bounce'.
It is a LGBT indie/alternative night- its fantastic to be able to play a variety of music on the scene and because I started in the indie scene its even more exciting.
Like any night it takes time to get your name known and for people to come and check it out, from the start of Bounce it has always been a strong opinion by myself and the other DJ and promoters that live acts would bring a extra special individuality to the night but also really serve the purpose of a indie/alternative night.
Our first live music night is coming to Candy Bar tomorrow which I'm SO excited about.
We have the fantastic B.O.Y. These guys have been gigging all over the place and I saw them briefly at GO.GO festival, I was working during their set so I didn't really get a chance to hear them but I've heard some really good things so I'm really looking forward to seeing them do their thing tomorrow.
I will post up a review with my verdict on Tuesday.
All information can be found by clicking on the flyer below :)

New mix

2012-01-22T08:48:00.001-08:00

I still dont have my own decks but I've found a way of recording mixes... although the only down side is that I cant pre- listen to the next song so this track is all guessed so apologies if its abit shoddy.

GIG UPDATE!

2012-01-22T08:31:00.000-08:00

GIG UPDATE.

23rd January- BOUNCE at Candy Bar **special live performance
from B.O.Y

25th January- GOBBLE. Doctors and nurses theme ;)

27th January- 'Back room' at the Brave New World

The Ghosts.

2012-01-10T03:46:00.000-08:00

You know when you hear a song and the chorus doesn't leave your head and you have it on repeat an unhealthy amount of time?

WELL that's one of those songs....

The Ghosts are a superb band of utterly phenomenal talent and energy.
Their journey begun in December 2010; over this time they have been writing material and putting this together in a studio and as you can tell from their single I have featured below 'Enough time' they have a wonderfully unique yet big enough sound to secure them a truly successful future.

I wish these guys every success and cant bloody wait to see them live :)

Thankyou G3.

2012-01-08T15:48:00.000-08:00

The lovely lot at G3 have featured me in this months edition as DJ of the month. This is such an honor and I was so flattered to be asked. Ive always seen DJ's in there and thought 'I'd love to be in that'!. My answer to the question 'life philosophy' is a bit naff but I had no idea what to put as I can get abit too deep so thought it was best to keep it nice and simple.
The recent Candy Bar picture is also featured in G3 and Diva magazine which is a bit insane but great promotion for the bar.

Gobble themes

2012-01-05T16:00:00.000-08:00

Anyone that has come to Gobble will know each week is themed! Staffs students certainly know how to party and some of the outfits that have been created in the first semester were incredible.
Here are the next six themes... and I cannot wait!

DJ AMYb

CHICK HABIT

MAJOR CATCH UP!

Gotye

GIG UPDATE!

Prima Donna!

GIG UPDATE!

Friday 23rd March- Backroom re-launch party at The Brave New World Monday 26th March- Bounce at The Candy Bar Monday 2nd April- Bounce at The Candy Bar Wednesday 4th April- 'We love GOGO' Watford Friday 6th April- Backroom at The Brave New World Sunday 8th April- 100% Babe

song of the week....

GOGO Festival!

GIG UPDATE!

GIG UPDATE! Mon 12th March- Bounce at Candy Bar Wed 14th March- Gobble at Staffs uni Sat 17th March- Monster at Candy Bar

AMITY LIVE AT CANDY BAR

Track of the week..

Brighton Pride 2011

DJ AMYb: PEACHES AT GO.GO!

PEACHES AT GO.GO!

ABC night

GIG UPDATE!

song of the week....

Another legend gone...

Love abit of live music!

New mix

GIG UPDATE!

GIG UPDATE. 23rd January- BOUNCE at Candy Bar **special live performance from B.O.Y

25th January- GOBBLE. Doctors and nurses theme ;)

27th January- 'Back room' at the Brave New World

The Ghosts.

Thankyou G3.

Gobble themes

Friday 23rd March- Backroom re-launch party at The Brave New World
Monday 26th March- Bounce at The Candy Bar
Monday 2nd April- Bounce at The Candy Bar
Wednesday 4th April- 'We love GOGO' Watford
Friday 6th April- Backroom at The Brave New World
Sunday 8th April- 100% Babe

GIG UPDATE!

Mon 12th March- Bounce at Candy Bar
Wed 14th March- Gobble at Staffs uni
Sat 17th March- Monster at Candy Bar

GIG UPDATE.

23rd January- BOUNCE at Candy Bar **special live performance
from B.O.Y