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Play/Download All Saints Friday Part 1 MP3right click and save (Windows)Apple Click and save (MAC)Hello there, my favorite little Universe, Wow, bing, bang, Boom Tsst Boom....it has been one wild few months. And it all seems to be coming together as we cyber. There has been So much great music coming and going....that it's really hard to keep up....much less play it all. And as time passes...very quickly I might add....it seems that my musical "Pendulum," has once again swung back toward what I'd call, pretty vocals. If you have to have a word to describe it. Lots of techy swirls and production values...and Still all over the place....but pretty. I will always drop brand new tracks for a test drive....and I will always drop the Herbicidal Classics to ground the set. So it still sounds like Me. So, not to mince words....Let's all powder the floor and put on your Sunday dancing shoes....and Hit IT! And That's....the short and sweet of it. This set is from last Friday....so it's very "What I'm playin' now." There's some New News that I'll be very glad to share with you next time....but let's let that reveal itself more as it happens.(Hint....I've been in the studio.....yeah, I know....it's about time.>) I'm in Love with Love and I can't "Get Enough." The trick....is to let it flow Through you....so that the universe has to keep replenishing it for you. And it Will. Keep your heart open to the good things in this life.....head to the sky....and Never stop dancing.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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Play/Download ManDance August 2003 Pt3.mp3right click and save this link (PC)Apple click and save this link (MAC)But, Before we get started,It was late and it was humid. The sweat was running down the walls as much as it was their bodies. Ok, maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea. It was August in Fort Lauderdale, and having just dodged 3 hurricanes, the men were out to "have It." Me, I hold court in the corner of a very sexy little corner of the world called the Ramrod Bar. It's one of my "Crosses to bear." But, on the third Friday of every month, they do something very remarkable. They move walls out, and turn the bar, into a dance club. And believe me when I tell you, the energy is crazy Off The Chain sexual. Not so much physical as it is just, in the air. I think you know I know. I do have just a bit exxxperience in this area....(blushing.)So this set, is the third of four CD sets of the night. Sounds like peak night to me, but then, I started at 10pm....and it was already crowded at 11....and it stayed that way until around 3:30. Last call being at 3am. I call it reading a room....but then, I walked in with an attitude to DOIT To them. Needless to say....I think they "Got It." So, Short and sweet this time. It's all about the music and a good time. I hope you have one listening back to this one. And I Hope....that if you are ever near by....on a third Friday of the month....that you'll stop in the Ramrod, and help me DOIT again.Meantime....keep your heads to the sky....and live life like it's your last day to live it. Give love, like it's all you have to give, 'cause you know it's true, that...."All you need is Love."...(to quote somebody famous.) See you out and about.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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play / download Night Time Is Right.MP3Right Click and save to download (PC)Apple Click and save (MAC)Here's one of those...."If you had to ask my DJ Brain...."Years ago....in a DJ booth, not so far away...but today, way long gone....when I actually started DJ'ing, playing records, at some of my now legendary residencies....the music was then, or so it seemed, much, Much slower. Many nights I would spin for almost an hour at BPM's from 78 to 100..easily. And, at that time...the Peak "Hi-NRG", was 130 / 132....and then you were flying. Around 124 / 126 was where most of the hits landed then.Fast forward a few years...to a DJ booth not so far away....and I'm there, working one of my magical sets....during the peak middle of the night....just twirling the Herbicidal night away as it were. And this guy comes up to me; and ask me if I could play something faster. And then I said to him...."I think 128 ....sounds like Sex". Which is where I was playing at the time. So, here's a look at my DJ Brain at work. I'm always wondering what that means these days. Faster. I mean. I USED to play hard Trance. I played a couple of raves that I would Start my two hour set at 140 and mix up to 160 BPM. Believe me when I tell you, there were guys who would pick it up from there and go on. Days long gone now. And since what I play now is mostly dance music...and most dance music these days seems to fall in the 126-132 BPM range of things....at least they are around that, so you can then "pitch" them one way or the other when need be. And I do pitch things around to fit the moment. Dance music is a "Tool" to Get You There. But what I Like to play most of the "Peak" night ....seems to be beating around the 128 to around 130 mark. And I do think....that 128 feels, like "Sex" to me. It's not too rushed....and it sorta has that "feels like it's slowed a bit" feel to it....even if it's not. But, if I think there needs to be an "edge" to the "moment"...depends on who's in the room, who's rockin' and rollin' that night.....I pitch things up to around 130/131. But when I feel like I'm playing for feel....I look down and it's around 128. Just my DJ brain sayin'.Ok so Hey...Here it is....It's summertime....and, it's hot as a ...(fill in your own expletive). But, if you have any coolness sense about you....you cope. You find yourself a sexy pool to lounge by,....or you hang it off the back of a "Big, big, Big ....yyyYacht...(to quote the late, great Eartha Kitt)....or at the very least....you get your sexy self down to your fave, fab, late night club du' jour ....and you rock it out,. .."a'ight." At the least you find yourself where the music's hot, and you hold court in a dark corner, head bobbin' with your cocktail and cigarette ....like in "Momma's Groove" (Osunlade)....Groovin'. This set here....felt like one of "Those" nights. Well that's where I hope you were anyway, when I was throwin' down these bad boy beats. Oh yeah, it is the heat of summertime...the club may not be as busy 10 - 3 as it is in peak high season....but it hasn't stopped the bad boys from showin' out....and it surely hasn't slowed the flow of wicked new tunes that are coming out. You know I'm loving that. Are you with me? So put on your going to church Sunday best shoes and socks. Or what-Eva wateva it takes to make you "Feel" like you're about to get some....and play this mix out Loud. Turn Up the Bass...and feel the 808. Then call somebody you really like and give them the link to it so they can be on the same level as you are. Just like in back in tha day when Everybody was on the same same. Now....this may not be the hardest or the funkiest or the fastest. But these are some great new and old Herbicidal what will be classics. ?Till I see you...Meantime. Keep your head high to the sky....and I hope you stop by the booth when I'm INIT...and say Hi. As always.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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Play/Download Music Needs No Apologies MP3Right Click and save to download (PC)Apple Click and save (MAC)Dear All You Lovers of the Herbicidal Houseness, As you may have seen in the last few days.....the "Velvet Lounge" was compromised with a back door "Spam" intrusion. And not the Fun back door kind either. (inquire within) Like these people don't have anything better to do. We got our automation list spammed....by the Spam Bitches. (now there's a rock band waiting to happen....or maybe my new drag name for Folsom.) My deepest and humble apologies to you all for any inconvenience, or confusion that it may have caused. But you can rest assured, that not one of your Email addresses were compromised or exposed. It was my fault, and it has been fixed and shouldn't happen again. We left the back door open, and not the Fun one, but it has now been locked. (and not the Fun way either.) Also, Big Thanks for all those who alerted us as to the problem. Again, it should not happen again. If there is any spamming to be done here....I'll be the one to be doin' it....but I'll DOIT the Fun way. (locks included.) So, if I might soothe your nerves, or tweak them ;) Let me try with yet another set of the Herbicidal. As you know, I try not to post the same ol' songs over and over....yet some are Herbicidal Classics and never leave the box. There is always a Lot of new music in the box week to week. Here is a new set from last week that contains a few of my fave newies, such as the new hottie by the Raker Project "Get It Togther". It's peak night, so I promise to come down for you again soon. Promise!! Put this one on when you need to get your head around, before going out to the Big club one night....before you get "Behind the Wheel"...as it were. Although I think that song is one of the biggest "Bottom" records of all time. It's why I Love IT. (ps. Loving the new DM album too.) I hope you all forgive us for "the Incident" (but, not the Fun one,) and that you are all having a wild and wonderful summer of 2009. Also hope that you are feeling some sexiness in your lives. Go do something Fun for yourself....like buy a wicked new pair of shoes, or call me, for a ride on your new boat. Trust me, I May not be there every time you scream my name, but, I'll Always BE on time. Just BE Fierce WhutEva you Do. And I hope, that I get to see you all sometime very soon, Havin' IT, on my dance-floor. Holla at me, and let me hear what you've been listening to. Especially since I listen to a Lot of different types of music at home. I like My mind exxxpanded too, you know.Loads of Love (all around)Herbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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Play/Download Black Sock Hop MP3right click & save to Download (Windows)Apple Click & save to Download (Mac)Dear Prudence,Go ahead and put the children to bed. As it's about to get dirty. I'm just giving you a heads up. This set is beats and groove as it should be at any dark and throbbing big room with a "Sex on their mind" crowd. And, you should already BE there when it starts, so go have a coupla strong shots or...! Lazers in hand. Flags and fans in your pocket. Even play dress up...wrap it and strap it so you "Feel" like a party. 'Cause this ain't no come up set. This is peak night, dirty, beat-down, nastiness. This was a set from the same night as Black Party. (Yes, I know I should've posted it right away, but I was actually up for Another party who wanted more vocals, and I didn't want to scare them. ps, I didn't get the party) So, I just figured that since I wasn't there, but I was spinning...that I would give my crowd some of what I was channeling from that energy. From the feeling that I was getting from hearing all the hype that was happening around the world because of that particular party. This set is chuggy, bumpy, nasty, electro, funkiness with a back room twist. Not to be confused with the uplifting Herbie. He's still around. They are one and the same. This is only one side of me. Not even to say that the whole night was like this. It wasn't. But these are the beats that came out of me as the crowd was building in the room. Like I said....I had BP on my mind, and was sorta wishing I could watch it happen. So this is how it happened from My booth this night. Dirty.Now, I'm not going to pretend....as, I've never gotten anywhere Near to being at the real Black Party. The one in NYC. As I've said before, my plan of being everywhere all the time, isn't quite panning out the way that I had supposed it. You know the one, Me Jetsetting around the world, on tour with all my buddies, hitting all the "IN" seasons and parties. Don't get me wrong, I represent every chance I get. So, once again, no, I've never been to a NYC Black Party, but; I "Get IT". I "Get" the whole picture. I was privileged to get to The Saint back in the day. Legend!! I even loved all that music. I played a lot of it. And if you've followed my blogs in the past, you know that I love the "Journey". I love to come up and then down, during the course of an entire night. I love classic Songs. I live for harmonies and beautiful lyrics. But I also love the beat-down. And if, you are anywhere near South Florida and know my work in the clubs, you know that I'm always changing it up. And since I have a great weekly residency, two nights a week (Thursday and Friday), plus the alternate Saturdays. Well, that allows me to, over the course of a couple of nights, play through a lot of my music in my bags. On That note, there Lots OF IT. I like it all.Now, keep in mind...that my "alleged" residencies...are at bar's with no dance floor to speak of. But, they are THE places in town to get laid. So duh, We get the "havin' it" crowds. And they are under my spell. A lot of my crowd are also the same ones that would be at BP. I get to play to them every week. Talk about spoiled. These men get some of the best of the best all week long. And I'm not only talking about the music. These places pour the best drinks...offer some of the craziest promotions....and is the only place in the county that has a DJ every night of the week. Or, is it Me that's spoiled?...hehe. I AM the one that gets all that free groping. Makes my tail wag... wagwagwagwagwag.So, I hope you enjoy the funk of it all. I know I do. Now, go put on your thigh-highs, or what ever it takes for you to get your Freak ON...and turn it UP. (3D pictures not included).Keep your head high. Hope to see you on a floor near me soon. Be Sure to stop by and touch base.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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play/download The Power of Attraction part 1right click and save to downloadTo ALL Lovers of the Beat, and the Love, and the Love of the Beat, Thank you, thank you, to all the powers that let us BE. The ones that attract us...together. To the music. To all the people around the world who love music enough to Go to the source, Where Ever you are finding that source, and seek out the music that you love so much. I "Feel" You. And, for all the lovely peoples around the world that love the powdered dance floor. For all the seekers of "Journey". I am here for You. For all those brave souls, that are not afraid to trust me to take them on the musical quest of the night. Come with me Now. Loosen up anyway you can, and let's Go. Inspiration and Attraction. Find it. Know that we live in paradise. Or, at the least, we make where we live, paradise. I say it, because in the universe of our minds, we are the ones to bring it home, to us, If we will only put it out there. I'm putting it out there. Baring my musical soul for you. Giving it To you the only way I can. With love. I spend hours every week seeking, IMHO, what I think, is some of the best of the best music of all types to bring to you every week at the club. It's a very time consuming task, but I have accepted it as my cross to bear. I Love my job. Several very exciting things goin' on lately. Fueling the energy of this night. Now, I have said for years that I should take the month of March, off. Just to keep up with all the great things going on. This set is sort of a culmination of energies that I have been playing from lately. Last weekend was Black Party in NYC. Incredible things came out of me that weekend. And I promise I will post a set from all that very soon. (I don't want to scare the children, you know) And, I wanted to BE there, alas, my big plan of BEing everywhere all the time isn't quite working out the way I had planned it. Besides, I have been fighting a chest cold for the past two weeks, and have been hacking / coughing like a mad dog through that, till right about now, (soul brother). Amen. Then this past week, has been the Winter Music Conference in Miami. That is the most DJ intensive club experiences that happens anywhere around the globe all year long. Here it is in my back yard. Believe me when I tell you, I've done it for years, and to the extreme. Long story, details upon request. Though again, this year, the cold kept me home and working. Probably a good thing, though I'm sure I missed some fierceness. Not to mention drama. (Steve Angello is now my new hero - anybody throwing Paris Hilton out of the booth after requesting Him to play hip hop during a WMC Gig - Wins.) Add to that, three consecutive nights of Prince on Jay Leno....promoting his new 3CD album...."Lotus Flower." All incredible stuff. Try to keep up will you? For now. This podcast is a look / listen into the DJ mindset that I am putting out right now. It may not be my best or even my most adventurous set ever. And already, some of these songs have come out of the box. This one was all about the energy of the night. It felt good. The feel good Herbie. This one is a bit all over the place. It may not be what I might play at Your party. It was just a great crowd inspired, call and response, night at the club. It opens with Al Green and ends with Simply Red. And hits all the usual points of tribal, progressive and house music in mini sets within the whole of my CD bags. Yes, it was Winter Music Conference, and I know most of the big guys play Only the newest of the new music. There are some great new tunes here. But I am Herbie, and I have to give it up with some of the Herbicidal classics that are beloved to me. Those are the connects that bridge the old to the new. The vocals to the drums. The breakdowns to the buildups. It's all connected. WE! Do you feel me?Promoters, I hope that All your events and dance floors, have the same out of body, blow up energy, that was in my room this night. And, all you people out there asking for "Journey", please know, that it happens over the whole night, not over the course of an hour. Also, "Journey" to one, isn't to another. How long were you there anyway? Was it all night? I only hope those people who walked into the room and heard Al Green and Jestofunk, stayed long enough to hear Lily Allen and Grace Jones. Or that they were "with me," feeling the strings in that lovely breakdown in Reflect "Need to Feel Loved." (a classic dance floor hug if there ever was one) And to all the peoples who come in late, and only got the tribal beating. You missed how we got there. And What were the late people thinking who only show up for last call to only get the come down at the end with George Benson and Simply Red. What kind of club is this to play down-tempo? (I love giving my people a musical head bobbing groove, hug out the door...not just a get out, we're done with you, kick.) I'm always talking to you. Listen to the lyrics. Overall, don't expect me to ever stay in one place for too long. Cuz' I like it all. And eventually, you'll get it. If only by injection. All you dancers out there, Come on! You know that you have Got to hear this music Loud to "Get IT". So turn it up. Pump the bass. From the beginning to the end, there is always a point in the night when I finally match the volume in the room, to the body count, where you can finally feel the pump and roll. You can watch and see what it does to bodies, and for heads. There is also a fine line that is not to be crossed. Distortion is not your friend. I want to love you with a beat, not beat you with one. And, as far as breakdowns go; I've always said...."You have to know what down is...before you can know what up is." Let The Music Breathe!! That's just some more of my DJ mind working. And lastly, Yes, I know, that upon close listening; on your high-end Klipsch 5.1 surround sound speaker systems with sub-woofers, that you can hear, that when over distracted, I over press the nudge buttons on That CD mixer / player thang that I have to use. But in the club, with crowd noise, during a "havin' It" night and peak volume, with 3 or 4 well poured cocktails in you, and all those half nekid menz, rubbing on it, bumping and groping you into a frenzy that will have you "up-for-it" for hours....you would Never be able to hear that if you weren't trying to. Capiche? In the end, Bless you all in all your quests. But especially bless those who quest for good music. I have some for you to look out for right now, as I listen to a lot of different styles of music at home. On the list lately, is a new album by Nicole Henry, Nicole is a beautiful female jazz vocalista, with an incredible voice and style. And her album of jazz standards, "The Very Thought Of You," will be in my play stack for the rest of time. Not to be missed. Another new male vocal artist that I have fallen in love with. Is Matt Alber. His album "Hide Nothing" is nothing short of feel good, story telling, genius. Full of love songs about the human experience, that I can only compare to Joni Mitchell's writing. Both albums are highly recommended and deserve a listen. On another note. www.hulu.com is a great site, and right now has an incredible documentary up for viewing. One that, if you are at All involved in the recording industry. Or even pondering of starting a band. Watch this movie!! It's called "Before the Music Dies." Uplifting at the end and totally worth the time to watch. Inspiration is where you find it. Teach one, then send one to teach. Any of you music lovers out there who have a bit of time and money for travel, run to the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. It takes place the two weeks of that encompass the last weekend of April ?til the first weekend in May, every year. No matter what style of music you love, you'll find something here to turn your head around. They run a first class, no hassle, fun loving crowd event that is not to be missed. I've been to over 12 of them and always look forward to the next time. Go to their site http://www.nojazzfest.com, and check out the Music Schedule, you'll be impressed with the line-up. I hope that this rant wasn't too too much. But, I do it all for the love. So, what Ever You DO. Don't stop living "The life." And Don't buy into all the negative hype on TV. Find another way to spend your time. Join a church, join a charity, run a marathon, something to lift you up. And, Don't Stop Dancin' !! So, ?Till the next time, and it will be soon, enjoy this night. Too, since it is in four, hour plus segments, I'll post each one separately, so as not to overwhelm you or the server. As always, Keep your heads to the sky. Continue the quest. And I hope to see you all on a dance floor soon. Love all aroundHerbieps. Om, Gum, Gana Pata Yee, Na Ma Ha!!!herbiejames.com

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Play/Download 1999 Herbicidal Sexualness Part 1.mp3Thank You Monsieur Universe, Thank you for the gift of music. My life would never be complete without it. It's also a gift that I love to share. I thank God every day of my life for it.. And, I truly appreciate that it comes out, and through me. To You. I can only give it back, as it's given to me. Feel the love people...Feel the Love. And I can't stop. I have actually tried and there were always walls put up before me. Then a door would open, allowing me to continue to use this gift. Thank you, and for all the opened doors along the way. It is Truly BEing a wonderful life. And thanks to you and all the great people that are still attracted to it, and who are in My life. I also, love all the technology that's come along. Wish we'd had some OF IT back in the day. You know who you are. I can't seem to get enough OF IT. Sometimes my brain feels like it's going to explode. As I'm still working on my "Substitute Chordal Extensions." Owwww...there it goes again. But like my good buddy "W" says. You have to put in 10,000 hours before you're a pro at anything. I'm trying...really I am. I've seen a lot OF IT change in all these years. Not to mention the people. Back when I Only played Vinyl. Before I ever used CD's. Before there was all this Fabulous software. Even before I could afford a then very expensive CD recorder. I recorded to Cassette. And not too long ago either. Well, here you go, with a good example. I Am, always digging the crates. I am also, always trying to free up space in my little one-bedroom DJ booth with a kitchen condo type living place. Besides the wall of industrial shelving (six of them) full of vinyl, there is a double wide closet, that I have deemed my "Disco" closet. Where I keep all the classic disco 12 inches, and remix service LPs that I have collected over the years. It's full, top to bottom. It also houses my collection of recorded cassettes from myself and various other DJ's of the day. Lately, it has become my "Mission" to listen to them all, vinyl included. And IF; I like them, they go into one place, and if I Don't....well, let's just say they find a new home. Some have been a real education in how I've grown as a DJ. But, in some cases though, it has just shown that I have always been fierce, (blush), and have always tried to play, what I thought, was the best, IMHO, music of that period in time. Case in point. This set. Now keep in mind, that this is a cassette recording from July of 1999. Recorded at the Ramrod, Fort Lauderdale. (Yes, I've been there on and off, a Long time.) But this particular set, caught my ear as being back to back, Full of some of My Favorite progressive and house Classics, Ever. And what a lovely night this was. MmmmMuh, Herbicidal sexiness indeed. Even though I do still own all these records, they are not currently in my rotation. Although I will, pull some of them out and record them. Also, even if I could find them all, I couldn't, or wouldn't, even pretend that I would again, play the set in the same order. Just wouldn't happen that way. (Note: IF ANYBODY, has discovered the BEST way to record vinyl, will you PLEASE, E me...plug-ins that I can use, etc.) I'm using Wavelab and just basically, peaking and changing gains when needed. So, come back in time with me now. Ten years ago as it were. And enjoy some musical, Herbicidal History. This, is how the Herbicidal treatment was coming out back in July of 1999. There are some really beautiful songs here. Timeless I'd have to say. And all of them appeared back in the day, in what was then, the "Bin of Fierceness" (for those of you who knew me then.) I'm feeling Goosebumps. As always, Keep your head to the sky. I hope you're all well and spreading some house love where you find it.Keep me in touch, and let me hear from you time and again.Stay tuned for my appearance at Winter Party Miami 2009, Friday, February 27th at 5 Ring Circuit ? Discotekka Miami.Love all around;Herbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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Play/Download makesometakesome.mp3right click and save file to downloadLoving You...I hope that you've all been paying close attention. As this is one of the most incredible times of all our lives right now. I know you're feelin' it. We have no choice really. It's the collective thoughts among us that perpetuates it all anyway. My buddy, we'll call him "W", taught me, that if you put the thought out to the universe....it will happen. Our spirits are strong, and sub-consciously, almost uncontrollable. Use them wisely. Oh yes, and words...Please, Only say what you really mean; because once you've said them, you can't get them back. Words are also very powerful; and you never forget them. And all of us; being connected in one way or another, we All go through the same things. We all have the same trials and tribulations at some point in our lives. We're all in this together. I'm just saying try to be sensitive to your family and friends and what they may be needing. I only say these things in love. Hope you feel me. (Ok, I'm done being cerebral, for now)About me, I AM, pulled in about ten directions right now myself. And I am learning to multi-task; but, my filing system doesn't really work all the time. So I end up with little "To Do" stacks lying all over my um, we'll call it...office. Which is actually a One-bedroom DJ booth with a kitchen and bath. So.BIG NEWS !!!! I'm spinning for this year?s White Party in Miami. http://www.whiteparty.org I'm playing from 10pm to 3am at the fabulous ParkWest nightclub, downtown Miami, next door to, and next to Space. The party is called "White Starz"; and it's Me in one room; and Joe Gauthreaux in the other, playing the opening sets for Victor Calderone. Hello! Good company I'd say. All I know is. I'm just going to bring you my passion and love of the music, and play the energy of the party, trying to give it the Herbicidal spin. The club is stellar and I have one side of it for five hours peak night. I know the hype is on the street, so get your tickets now. Let's Dance!For those of you who have been enjoying my weekly sets posted to http://www.GayInternetRadioLive.com, Well it's still up and running....but my times have changed an hour. The new times are now Tuesday 12AM (that's Monday night for me) till 2AM EST, and then on Saturday 12AM (that's Friday night for me) till 2AM EST. So, Monday Midnight and Friday Midnight for two hours (EST). I try to post a new set Every week which is exactly what I spin in the club week to week. So it's always fresh and Fierce. So, Stay tuned, there's a lot of great music new and old, and it changes about every five minutes. One of the reasons it's taken me so long to post a new podcast lately, is because there has been so much good music around, and it's been coming so fast and furious that I haven't been able to choose a set. And, I have tried not to take it so seriously. So in listening to a few sets lately I picked this one because it's a taste of my love for the Groove. It's the first set of a recent night. I've been testing tracks and taking a lot of them, old and new, out of the bag. So this is me playing some of my fave choons at the moment. Let me know what you think.Now, go out there and love yourself. Buy yourself a new pair of dancin' shoes or a toy to add to the collection. Do something for a good friend to make them smile. Just make sure, that the love you make...is equal to the love you take. Hope to see you on the floor. I'll be around so grab me then. Love all around:Herbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.whiteparty.orghttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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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,HerbiePlay/Download "It Could Be Magic.MP3 Part 1right click and save to download this set.http://www.whiteparty.orghttp://www.herbiejames.com/http://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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Play/Download peakness.mp3right click and save link to downloadDear 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,Herbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.comhttp://www.whiteparty.org

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Play/Download La Noche Asi.mp3right click and save to downloadWE.....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;Herbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com(Tuesday 1am - 3am EST / Friday 11pm - 1am EST)

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Play/Download: heretic.mp3Hello 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 aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com(Tuesday 1am-3am / Friday 11pm-1am)

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Play/Download "Take My Trip Part 1"Right Click and Save to downloadAlright,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 aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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