The Rare Groove Show

Episode 60: Winter 2025

Fresh from seeing Gary Bartz live in London this starts and ends with tracks he plays on. It goes to many points along the way, from Drum and Bass to Two Step- concluding my recent listening and inspiration. I hope this helps get you through the winter.

Episode 59: Autumn 25 (D'Angelo)

It's often cathartic to conclude a period of listening, researching and appreciating records by trying to make a coherent radio show of them. There's always a lot of music to get through and this just scratches the surface. The show is mainly 45s, which is not my regular format but I had to set parameters I could adhere to and challenge myself. The day before this show, D'Angelo died and so it features a few of my favourite D'Angelo songs. In my opinion he was the best we had in this music we love for the last 30 years. When Brown Sugar was released it blew me away with its accomplished sound. Of course it was also hugely influential. What a loss he will prove to be.

Episode 58: A Slow Re-Emergence

It's been a while since I recorded a radio show or stood behind my decks. Other matters and some unhelpful Apple policies haven't helped. Naturally I have continued to purchase records. My technics have a new location where I can work undisturbed so perhaps I'll put up more shows. Despite being very out of practice and touch this was a nice opportunity to record some things I'm listening to and test the equipment- no bells and whistles. If inspiration comes my way I'll leave another show up here & on my Mixcloud 🙏🏻

Episode 57: One for JJ.

Just a quick mix up for practice of some recent and not so recent purchases on 45. I hope you enjoy listening!

Episode 56: New Year 2023

A house mix I recorded for an old friend in May 2020. Found recently and uploaded to enjoy. If you like it please click 'like'. All tracks are on vinyl.  Equipment: Technics Turntables x 2, Pioneer 750DJM, Styluses=Shure whitelabel, Speakers by Mission and Amp by Denon. Software=Audacity.