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play/download A Little Makedo mp3Right Click and save(Windows)Command Click and save (MAC) Da Ta Daaaaa! Velvet curtain opens up....hit the center stage....follow spot bright....mic drops down....introduction of the DJ....(it's ME)...."let's (Man)dance"!! Yes, Again, This Friday night....Live and in Living Color....in Wilton Manors....(on the drive)....at the Ramrod. Lights, "Action", Cameras (recommended, as nobody will believe you later when you describe how it blew Up.) Yes, it Will be crazy...always is....as it IS the Fab March "Season" here in S FL. Winter Music Conference coming up next week....I'm always inspired and ready to "Bring IT." So, Represent....and bring your best Game....Face! (eg). I'll do my best to shake it down for you. Trust me when I tell you, "Mandance" Is the Best "Big Little Party" on the drive every month. Not to be missed. And Please, stop by the booth and say hi. I love my peeps when they come out and enjoy the "Haus of Herbie." Now, on to some podcasts. It's been since the NYE sets that I've posted new music....and there has been a wave of new music constantly coming to me. It's a tsunami I tell you. I try to not repeat too often, when it comes to podcasts. And, I've been having such a great time spinning for such great crowds and parties....that I think I'm just not going to over think them any more...and just start throwing you sets when I feel that the night was a blast. I know you can't always BE there, and that when you listen at home....you don't always have a cocktail in hand or have the volume pumped up to club levels (which I recommend anyway.) So, right now...I'm pleased to present you with two sets. One is the beginning of the night...and the second is the end of the night. Come up...and Come down. Both are fun fun Fun. There has been a lot of newbies in the room....to experience the RR "vibe" for the first time. Needless to say, they keep coming back. Never underestimate the power of music. Now for something a little bit on the serious side. Sometimes....we get a wake up call...or reality check thrown at us. Sometimes....we just wake up with realizations of our "growing UP."Recently...I have had so much love thrust at me....that I have tried to take some time to sit back and soak it in....the hows and whys of where it comes from....and why it came to Me. I think some of it is rooted in family. Family that is both bloodline and family that is extended. Bloodline is almost a given. I have been blessed with a lot of love that has given me the opportunity to pursue my creative side. My grandmother started me in piano lessons, that led me to study the instrument through college. I still play...and what a gift that is. My grandfather played to my love of owning and listening to records...and I have Always had a player of some kind....which now is a decent system in my living room and I am now learning to produce the music with cyber tools and software. I have a wonderful cyber guru in my buddy Wayne, who is a genius when it comes to software and the patience of teaching it To me. He also has a great "Ear" and talent of getting a performance out of someone. He's my "Producer". As for my "Extended" family...my friends...I love them all as much as bloodline. I've always said that we are All connected..."six degrees of separation." But recently...I had an honor bestowed to me locally, here in Fort Lauderdale, that I was, for the third year in a row...voted, by Rimmer magazine readers, to be the "Sleaziest DJ" in town. Granted it's a local bar award / charity event that basically honors some of the fave "In the Biz" people here. But, it's a vote. I make fun of it every year, being that it's presented with a lot of tongue in cheek humor. But, it truly is a gathering of some really wonderful and fun people who make these bars and clubs as exciting as they are. Believe me, it would be a dismal place without them. A truly entertaining, one of a kind, event. So, I won once again this year...(3rd year in a row, which puts me into the "Rimmer Sleazy Hall of Infamy"....and, for being a good DJ. Infamous, not famous. Yes, I know, there's a difference$. All that said....I am blessed with the gift of music and treasure every minute of it. I love my work, and I love sharing the process. Turns out, that one of the ways I can do this, is to share some of the music that comes out in the clubs, in the form of my podcasts. Thank you all for trying to keep up...and for listening.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com(Tuesday and Friday 12AM to 2AM EST)

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play/download New Year's Eve 2010 Part 1right click and save (Windows)Apple click and save (Mac) Happy 2010 Universe!! I hope all my little beat bunnies are happy and continue in prosperity. I hope you know that I love you all....and that I respect the time you take to listen to this music. I hope it brings a smile to your face and maybe even lifts your spirit as you go about your days. I also hope it gives you reason to bob your head or shuffle your feet. I surely hope that I get to spin it live on a floor near you soon. I can only imagine what some of you were doing on NYE...but here's a little taste of what I was up to that night. Picture this. Now, I haven't played for NYE in about five years. But, this year it fell on my night. I knew from looking at the lunar calendar that NYE fell on a "Blue" Full moon. If you've read my blogs in the past, you know that I Love full moons. They have this power on me. Makes my tail wag....wagwagwagwagwag. I like it. So I truly had no power this night, but the music....and that is a God given gift to me....I AM only the vessel. After talking to a few different DJ's who also spun on this New Year's Eve, they all concurred that the crowd this night started UP early. I sort of expected that anyway....with the moon and the stars and all. In years past that I've played on NYE...I know that it can be on, or it can be a little off. There are just too many options for people to choose from. House parties and club extravaganzas and morning parties. They all pull different crowds. I actually expected a nice crowd.... blue moon and that.... but I had no idea it was going to be like it was. So, I went in at ten as usual. Already there were a few more party people in the club. Which was decorated for the night in Blue (blue moon, get it.) And we only used blue lights and black light all night. (re:blue moon) Also, I usually hold back the volume most nights 'till around midnight. I mean it Is a night club, and if you're there you should BE there for the club experience. This night though, being New Year's Eve the party crowd started early...and so did the volume.By eleven pm I had a full room. They were dancing, and there were a lot of heads bobbin'. Midnight was crowded and the vibe was Hot. Did I mention that it was a crystal clear full moon night and unusually warm, around 75 degrees, this night was Hot! Again, NYE was a Thursday night this year...and we are supposed to close at 2pm...and I had already begun to bring the music down, BPM wise, to a nice deeper house feel. Well something happened at 2, I'm guessin' that other clubs were closing or house parties were over. But the place exploded with bodies, and you couldn't move. Screaming and craziness prevailed, and it was back up to some bumpin' and grindin' beats. They didn't want to leave....would you? Anyways...back to the music. Normally, I like to start my nights a little down-tempo. Even playing some jazz or blues stylings. But this was NYE 2010 and I was out for a party. Good thing! But, I didn't want to hurt them too badly, too early, so I started with a musical hug. The message being in the lyrics. I had just bought the new remix of Matt Alber's "The End of The World", and wanted to hear it. (*first time even I had played it.) I live for that video and Matt's vocals. That vocal tells a beautiful story about love...and that story led me to play other stories. I do love to talk to my crowd with the music. But as the set develops, you can hear that I came up fast. With, my crowd, like I always say....Play the room. Holla. So, by midnight I was bangin' 'em with the Herbicidal punishment. The only plan that I had made for the night was a short "midnight" montage that I made to do the countdown. Pre-recorded so I didn't have to deal with cueing up one minute cuts on That Player. (R) (ps.Midnight happens around 25 minutes into part 2.) They yelled the count-down with me...a short Barbara hug...and back into the night with the bassline driven groove. Like I said before...Vibeing!!....they didn't want to leave. (w). I do have a few powers you know....and I only use them for good. Trust me...it's going to be a good year. The power is with us...and In us. Let's all put that to the universe and see where it takes us. There have been some really nice words lately about the music....so I'm hoping that there will be a few big parties come out of them. Keep your ears open....and your heads to the sky. Look for me. I'll BE there for you.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.comP.S. (wagwagwagwagwag)....there were two More sets, up and out, after These two....(wagwagwagwagwag).

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play/download Whiter Shade part 2 mp3right click and save (Windows)Apple click and save (MAC)(Deep breath before the Plunge) Hello my little Beat Doggies, Picture this. It was White Party/ Miami/ weekend. Which is; truly a world class "Circuit" /Charity event by itself. Don't get me wrong though, it was hardly the Only thing going on that weekend. But this is the weekend that usually marks one of the first really big tourist weekends that we get here in south Florida. And, that's just one of the reasons that this is one of the best places to live on the planet. Like I said, there were a Lot of great parties that weekend, bringing people of all shapes and sizes, together. Now, this year I wasn't directly involved in "White"...so for now, I'll just have to give you a little look-see into what I did have a part in. I had to work my regular Friday night. Some say I do it for the love. I Do.... Why do I love it? There are many reasons. Mostly it's the fact that this is a "jazz" gig for me. I have some tenure in the room, and they let me "take them", just about anywhere I want, musically that is. The club; Is known for it's DJ's...among other things....which are mostly figments of somebody?s overactive imagination. There is some history there. And, all Kinds of fun peoples populate those spaces. It's Definitely one of the best "Vibes" around. Like I said it was the start of hi-season, and between all the great events everywhere....I knew we were going to turn it Out that night. We did!! The first set I'm giving you here, starts in at around 11;30-ish. Then, it's on to sets three and four, that continue to the end of the night. I'm leaving off the first set of the night...as I'm planning on making a future podcast of two or three opening sets..to show you how we get to this point. This one surely Felt like a great night to me, as they have been very verbal lately. I think that's a good thing. Sexy people expressing themselves is nice. Music-wise some people ask me what I play. I tell them that out of all the listening to download sites that I do during the week to week, that there are a lot of songs that get tested, and maybe only played once. But the ones that stick go in the bag. Then they all start to come together and create a certain "Sound" that has become Mine. It's the way I put the drums together, and how I mix and layer the breaks. I do try to mix up the styles, and to keep it sexy. I try to "talk" to you all night too, and to tell you things through the lyrics. Oh, and all this, is recorded "Live" in the club. There's usually a few shots of Jack involved, so I'm sure you hear the "Nudge" button, as much as I do. That being part of the um... "Charm"; that is the booth, that I spoke of earlier. (w). Set three was where we all were at Peak night, screaming and carrying on as they were, this was one out of control, dancing (space available, which was the boxes, the stage, the steps.) cocktailing/ rubbing/ bouncing the night away to the end ; crowd. Too much fun was Had I'd say. Part four begins as the peak starts to fade, and then we start the descent to close, and out to the end of the night. Time to bring the BPM's down a bit, then a few songs that will close the evening out. Which I always enjoy doing. As, I like to send my people home with a musical hug, not just a kick, and out the door. Like I said....it was a great weekend...and, this was a great night. I'm sorry you couldn't all have been there, but now you'll have a little taste. My only regret of all that, is that you listening at home....don't get the full volume, drop the bass kick, cocktailed and rubbin' on IT Vibe, that was in the room. You'll just have to turn it up, and try your best to "Feel" me....where Ever you are. I already have an idea for the next podcast....so hold on to my love with this set, and maybe a coupla "classic" ones till then. Keep your heads to the sky....and stay tuned.Love all aroundHerbiehttp://www.herbiejames.comhttp://www.gayinternetradiolive.com

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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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