The Groove Collection Podcast

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. Paul Sparkes friend and Floorplay events owner at clubNL was the closing dj.. Pauls story: "I first met Jerry in Rotterdam at an industry conference. He was with his son. We instantly got on well and talked music. When he moved up to Amsterdam our paths crossed again. He was then working for a booking agency and running Groove Collection which was a very popular forum. I approached him to work with me at Floorplay back in 2012 and we had some amazing parties together. Jerry always knew the right records to play and more importantly in the right order. His ear for great music always came through and he delivered some amazing sets at my Floorplay nights. People would always be screaming for one more tune at the end of the night. Jerry was very stable and calm, and if you didn't know him you could be forgiven for thinking he was a quiet reserved person, but Jerry was actually someone who possessed a real sense of humour. Sometimes we would argue about music and which DJs to bring in, but that was part of the mad, stressful journey of running a successful night. Although we still miss him and his music, his sound will live on at Club NL in Amsterdam on 12 November".                                            

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. Eelke Kleijn had a special place in Jerry's heart. And that's the reason he was the mystery guest of the night.Eelke Kleijns story how he knew Jerry: Jerry and I met through Peter van Hal. I was just starting to make music at the time, being 17 or 18. Peter advised me to meet up with Jerry and perhaps do some music together. He was already DJing a lot at the time and had a very good idea of how he wanted his music to sound, whereas I was just getting into the whole thing and didn’t really get all of those things yet. We hit it off immediately and became good friends. He introduced me to parties like ‘Earth’ at the Melkweg and DJs that played there. We worked on music together on a regular basis, and I have really good memories of being in the studio together and having a lot of fun.When Jerry started his label I was one of the first people that got involved as well. I remixed one of Kosmas Epsilon’s tracks for Groove Collection, and I also became involved in the mastering. In the years after that, Jerry was busy with the label and I was busy with my music. Sometimes we spoke a few times a day, and at other times we didn’t see each other for months. But whenever I ran into Jerry, it was always good, like old times. And I think that’s how you get to know your real friends.No matter how it happens, death is something that feels so weird to me. One moment a person is here, the next he is not. The one thing that never fades though, are memories, and to me those can feel as alive as the real thing. Jerry will live on in our memories, and I am thankful that I have known him for such a long time. And that I can call him my friend.                                            

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. Special friend of Jerry Fountain played a superb dj-set: Fountain put some nice words about his relation he had with Jerry. Starting as a regular boardmember on Groovecollection, quite soon Jerry wanted to meet in person. Our musical souls connected immediately. The way he listened to music and his choice of records always inspired me to take a step further. The idea to take Groovecollection to the next level by starting to do events, was my first involvement to also work together with Jerry in music. From several parties in DJ Cafe TWSTD to hosting a festival stage, later on followed with co-running the Groovecollection labels and setting up a monthly radioshow at Proton Radio. He started coming into our office, which made me help him set up his Groovecollection booking agency. Meanwhile, sharing music, discussing music and going out happened on a regular basis.Overall he took care of a lot of introductions in the industry of which I am still connected to until this day - thank you Jerry!. On a personal level, being master of ceremony on his wedding has a special place in my heart.‘Ode to Jerry’ is something we do to celebrate his way of life and his love for music, and hopefully also as a place where people may connect. Hope to see you all there and dance!                                             

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. Longtime friend   of the Groove Collection Podcast Pole Folder played the second set of this wonderfull night. Pole Folder put some nice words about Jerry: As far as I remember, the connection with Jerry has always been about music and friendship.Jerry was a passionate man and his energy within the music scene was equal to his outstanding dedication for electronic music. That really impressed me.We then had the pleasure to play a few times together, as he invited me to share the decks at his events in Amsterdam. He’s been a warm and genuine friend since the first day we met.It’s truly an honour for me to celebrate musically his memory this Saturday, with his friends.                                                

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. First dj's played B2B opening this special limited.edition.                                                   

Last November we came together at ClubNL to bring a "Ode to Jerry", dj's and friends played and dance all night. First dj's played B2B opening this special limited.edition.                                                   

One year ago Jerry played his last dj-set at clubNL before Dimitri played at the first limited.edition night Jerry van Schie held at clubNL, the club was full of Dimitri's true fans. We all will miss you and your mixes. This upload is published by Remco van Schie                                          

One year ago Jerry played his last dj-set at clubNL before Dimitri played at the first limited.edition night Jerry van Schie held at clubNL, the club was full of Dimitri's true fans. We all will miss you and your mixes. This upload is published by Remco van Schie                                          

Almost one year ago Dimitri played at the first limited.edition night Jerry van Schie held at clubNL, the club was full of Dimitri's true fans. This upload is published by Remco van Schie                                    

Almost one year ago Dimitri played at the first limited.edition night Jerry van Schie held at clubNL, the club was full of Dimitri's true fans. This upload is published by Remco van Schie                                    

Part 5 of the live recording from our Groovecollection On Board closing party during ADE 2015

Part 6 of the live recording from our Groovecollection On Board closing party during ADE 2015

Part 4 of the live recording from our Groovecollection On Board closing party during ADE 2015

Part 3 of the live recording from our Groovecollection On Board closing party during ADE 2015

Part 2 of the live recording from our Groovecollection On Board closing party during ADE 2015