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TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALANRUSSELL # 157 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Black Vinyl Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Founder Alan Russell Shares Three Decades of House Music History on True House Stories Black Vinyl Records, the seminal UK underground house music label founded in London in 1996, proudly announces its 30th anniversary milestone with founder Alan Russell appearing as a distinguished guest on the acclaimed True House Stories podcast, hosted by legendary New York DJ and producer Lenny Fontana. The landmark interview, now available on all major podcast platforms, offers an unprecedented deep dive into the remarkable journey of one of house music's most enduring independent labels. Russell, known throughout the industry as "Mr. Black Vinyl," sat down with Mr. Fontana to discuss the label's humble beginnings, its evolution through the changing landscape of dance music, and the stories behind some of the most influential house music releases of the past three decades. "It's incredible to think that thirty years have passed since we pressed that first record," said Alan Russell, founder and owner of Black Vinyl Records. "Being invited to share our story on True House Stories was a perfect way to mark this anniversary. Lenny created such an authentic space for artists to tell their truth, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the journey, the music, and the community that hassupported us from day one.” Check out the whole story right here on the original show True House Stories.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ CHARLES DIXON # 156 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA The acclaimed True House Stories® podcast, hosted by legendary DJ Lenny Fontana, presents a landmark new episode featuring Sir Charles Mixin Dixon, one of the music industry's most celebrated pioneers and innovators. In this comprehensive conversation, Dixon shares his remarkablethree-decade journey through the music business, from his early days as a college DJ to revolutionizing radio programming and discovering international recording artists. The episode offers listeners unprecedented insight into Dixon's transformative career, which began in 1983 at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was inspired by Grand Master Flash's hip-hop sound and the house music of O'Dell's, a local Baltimore club that rivaled New York City's infamous Paradise Garage. Under the moniker "Sir Charles"– initially describing his preppy British style but soon denoting his royal turntable skills – Dixon began DJing at campus parties, developing his signature ability to mix current hits with fresh new songs while never missing a beat. "Charles's story is truly remarkable because he represents someone who didn't just participate in the evolution of radio and DJ culture – he fundamentally changed it," says Fontana. "From creating the first mixshow mailing list in the music industry to developing programming formats that were copied by over 40 stations nationwide, Charles has been atthe forefront of innovation for over three decades. His journey from college DJ to discovering Che'Nelle and winning a Japanese Gold Disc Award is incredibly inspiring." Throughout the conversation, Dixon details his groundbreaking work at OMAP Record Pool in 1985, where he served as Assistant Urban Pool Director, reviewing and compiling charts of 75 of the hottest DJs across multiple formats in the Washington DC area. This experience laid thefoundation for his revolutionary approach to record promotion and artist development. Listeners will hear how he implemented a multi-musical format at The Dome nightclub that encompassed hip-hop, R&B, Pop, Dance, go-go, and house music, creating an unparalleled style that appealed to the masses and earned the venue Night Club of the Year honors from Washingtonian Magazine. The episode delves into Dixon's historic radio career, including his move to WPGC-FM where his distinctive style helped take the station from number 22 to number 1 on the Arbitron chart within three years. His innovative primetime mixshow format was ultimately adopted by over 40 stations nationwide, including major markets like KBXX in Houston, KPWR in LosAngeles, and WQHT in New York. Dixon shares stories of introducing American audiences to British imports like Soul II Soul's "Keep On Moving," Lisa Stansfield's "All Around the World," and Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" before their US releases. Dixon's move to New York in 1990 as National Club Promotions director for Tommy Boy Records marked the beginning of his impact on the national stage. The conversation explores his work at WBLS, where he hosted "The Thunderstorm" and brought Grandmaster Flash to the station. His contributions to major record labels including Tommy Boy, Pendulum/Elektra Records, TVT Records, and Columbia Records revolutionized mixshow promotions and created industry standards that continue today. Listeners will gain valuable insights into Dixon's entrepreneurial journey, including founding Sir Charles Independent Productions (SCIP) in 2003 and discovering Australian talent Che'Nelle in 2005. The episode details how he secured a deal with Virgin Records CEO Jason Flom in just one week, leading to Che'Nelle's debut album "Things Happen For A Reason," which went Gold in Japan and won the prestigious Japanese Gold Disc Award for Best New Artist of 2008.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JOHN CEGLIA # 155 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Lenny Fontana, acclaimed DJ, producer, and host of the popular True House Stories® podcast, welcomes first generation disco pioneer DJ John Ceglia for an exclusive interview that delves deep into the golden age of dance music and reveals never-before-told stories from the nightclub revolution. In this compelling episode of True House Stories®, John Ceglia spens up about his remarkable journey as one of the youngest major DJs of the entire disco era. Starting his career at just 17 years old in Buffalo, New York, Ceglia quickly rose to prominence, eventually becoming a resident DJ at some of New York City's most legendary venues including Studio 54, Underground, River Club, Palladium, Limelight, and New York-New York. The interview provides an intimate look into Ceglia's experiences during the disco heyday of the late 1970s and early 1980s, offering listeners rare insights into the creative techniques, crowd psychology, and musical artistry that defined an era. Knownfor his innovative approach to mixing, Ceglia was famous for creating musical conversations between records, having vocals from different tracks answer one another in seamless, extended overlays that captivated thousands of dancers. "I was always drawn to music from a very early age," Ceglia shares in the episode. "I loved the thrill of hearing something new and wonderful on the dance floor. When I would prepare a program for an evening, I would ask myself certain questions – what would be exciting for me to hear following this record if I was out there dancing?” One of the episode's highlights is Ceglia's recounting of his historic performance at the 1979 "World's Largest Disco" event in Buffalo, where he represented the city and performed before 17,000 people alongside legendary DJs including Bobby "DJ" Guttadaro, Mike Lewis, and Charlie Anzalone. This landmark event, featuring live performances by Gloria Gaynor, the Trammps, and Edwin Starr, served as the springboard that launched Ceglia's New York City career. Lenny Fontana, himself a legendary figure in house music with decades of experience at venues like Studio 54 and performances at Pacha Ibiza, guides the conversation with deep understanding and genuine curiosity. Fontana's extensive background in the music industry, including his crossover hit "What You Need" and collaborations with artists like Octah'via of C+C Music Factory, makes him the perfect host to explore Ceglia's storied career. The interview also explores the unique atmosphere of different clubs and their distinct crowds highlighting on his new venture with party impresario Christina Visca called Come Together.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ RON PULLMAN # 154 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA NEW YORK – The acclaimed True House Stories® podcast, hosted by legendary DJ Lenny Fontana, presents an enlightening new episode featuring DJ Ron Pullman, widely revered as "Atlanta's Godfather of House." In this intimate and revealing conversation, Pullman shares his remarkable journey through the music industry, from his gospel-inspired Midwest roots to becoming a transformative force in Southern House Music over more than three decades.The episode offers listeners an unprecedented look into Pullman's evolution as an artist, beginning with his musical foundation laid by his musician father and his passion for vinyl collecting in the late 1970s. Pullman details his transformative period as a coast-to-coast clubber in the early 1980s, where he studied DJs and sounds from New York to Los Angeles, absorbing the diverse influences that would shape his signature "PullmanSoul" sound."Ron's story is truly inspiring because it represents the authentic journey of someone who lived through and helped shape house music's evolution in the American South," says Fontana. "His breakout moment at Houston's legendary Catch One club in 1984, followed by his move to Atlanta in 1986 where he became the heartbeat of the city's underground house scene, exemplifies the dedication and passion that defines true house music culture."Throughout the conversation, Pullman shares captivating stories about his experiences holding down the decks at iconic Atlanta venues including The Ritz Boys, Traxx, Frozen Paradise, Plastic, Crescent Room, Diamonds, and The Excelsior Mill (now The Masquerade). He discusses how he extended his reach to Atlanta's top airwaves with radio mixes for V-103 FM, KISS 104, and community stations like 88.5 WRAS and 89.3 WRFG, eventually hosting his own acclaimed show, Southern Deepness, on Handz On Radio. The episode delves into Pullman's philosophy that has guided his career: "What you put into it is what you will get out of it." This mantra, he explains, is not just a saying but the foundation of every set he plays and every endeavor he undertakes. Listeners will hear about his experiences sharing stages with some of the most respected names in global House music, including Tony Humphries, Ron Trent, DJ Camacho, Joe Claussell, Tedd Patterson, Larry Heard, Marques Wyatt, and Kevin Hedge. Beyond his DJ career, the conversation explores Pullman's multifaceted talents as a musician, songwriter, and financial expert who has combined these diverse experiences to create innovative concepts like "Harmoney," "Money in Motion," and "Moneterics." He shares insights from his work as a business manager guiding musical talent, applying his unique background in both finance and music to offer rare perspective for entertainment industryprofessionals. "This episode goes beyond just the music," Fontana adds. "Ron talks about the business side of the industry, his approach to talent management, and how his financial expertise has helped him navigate the complex landscape of entertainment business. It's this combination of artistic passion and business acumen that makes his story so valuable for aspiring artists and industry veterans alike." Pullman continues to innovate today, releasing music withrespected labels like Makin' Moves and CyberJamz while maintaining a monthly residency at Atlanta's Eagle. The episode captures his ongoing commitment to keeping the spirit of House alive and thriving, channeling decades of experience, culture, and soul into every moment. True House Stories® continues its mission of unveiling the true behind-the-scenes stories of how dance music legends succeeded and continue to survive in the industry. Previous guests have included Carl Cox, Louie Vega, David Morales, DJ Sneak, Norman Jay, Mousse T., Cerrone, and Danny Tenaglia, making the podcast a essential listening experience for house music enthusiasts and industry professionals.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ RISK ASSESSMENT # 153 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA In a standout episode of True House Stories, we spotlight the extraordinary journey of UK producer and DJ icon Risk Assessment (Glyne Brathwaite) a commanding presence in global dance music since the early 1990s. From the legendary halls of Ministry of Sound and Pacha to the electrifying energy of Fabric and the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), his career has been etched across some of the most influential stages in club culture. In the early 2000s, Brathwaite spearheaded Rude Awakening Promotions, curating cutting-edge music through his promotion skills that helped shape a generation of nightlife. After stepping away in 2007 to dedicate himself to fatherhood, he made a powerful return in 2014 under his Risk Assessment banner quickly reestablishing his place in the scene with releases on Stereo:type, Househead London, Reel People Music, and other respected imprints. Today, Risk Assessment stands as a master craftsman of modern house his productions celebrated worldwide for their precision, depth, and unmistakable signature. Yet behind the global acclaim lies a profound personal narrative.This episode unveils the discipline, resilience, and unwavering devotion to family that have defined his path, offering a rare glimpse into the man behind the music.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ DR. GLENN SWEETY G TOBY # 152 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Dr. Glenn Toby, also known as Mr. Sweety G, is a hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a successful career that spans decades and industries. He has been involved in music, sports management, and charitable work. The Hip-hop legend:Beginning in the 1970s and 1980s, Toby was known as" Dr. Glenn Toby, also known as Mr. Sweety G, is a hip-hop pioneer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a successful career that spans decades and industries. He has been involved in music, sports management. Beginning in the 1970s and 1980s, Glennwas known as "Sweety G" and was one of the first rap pioneers. He worked alongside iconic artists such as Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The Universal Hip Hop Museum has honored him for his contributions to the culture. In House music: Glenn was also signed to Capitol Records in 1989 as a solo artist and continued his music career into the 1990s as a writer, producer, and remixer or house and dance music and began his journey with Cultural Vibe, producer Winston Jones andOwner Michael Gusick of Easy Street Records. He then became a studio owner, along with his brother, Randall Toby, and they built a recording studio in Queens Village, which attracted artists like Luther Vandross's band and Run (ofRun DMC). Glenn then ventures into Entrepreneurship and management where he has had a highly successful career as a talent and sports manager, working with numerous NFL players and entertainers. He is described as an international dealmaker and global business leader. He is also an author, TEDx speaker, and filmmaker. Dr Glenn Toby as the Philanthropist creating The Book Bank Foundation. As the head of this foundation for over 30 years, Toby has provided literacy resources, food, and assistance to hundreds of thousands of people annually. Advocacy for the poor. Having been homeless as a child, Toby is passionateabout addressing poverty. He has traveled the world to find solutions and works to empower and uplift those in need.  Thestory does not end there as he will tell you his best work has not been done yet.  Listen to him explain it all as it is a masterclass.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ABBIE ADAMS # 151 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Abbie Adams started with a roller skating store, which was called (Movin), deep within a very urban area of (East Orange, NJ). They would make custom-built roller skates when roller skating was very popular. Abbie happened to open up a second store at The Roxy in New York City, but then, around 1983/84, roller skating started falling back a bit, so the owners of The Roxy started having a Hip Hop night there. That’s when Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay and Hip Hop were just starting to explode in New York City. Abbie was also starting to managesome breakdancers along with the store (in NJ). Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, CeCe Rogers, and Lauren Hill – all lived right in the neighbourhood and as teenagers used to come into the store all the time. So Abbie felt very fortunate to be around the birth of so much incredible music. At the Roxy,Danny Krivit and DJ Julio were the DJ’s, and she owes a lot to Danny – as he really schooled me. He was a good friend of Larry Levan’s, as well his father had been in the music world, and he had such extensive knowledge of R&B. So Abbie became knowledgeable from her time roller skating at the Roxy, and running a record shop , she became more knowledgeable with the music industry because of Danny and other roller skaters. Abbie started hanging out at theParadise Garage. One of Abbie's dear friends was dating Ron St. Germain the engineer of the Peech Boys. He and Larry Levan were mixing Jeffrey Osbourne's "Plane Love" in the studio one night, and they asked Abbie if she wanted to come along. Abbie ran to the studio and was fortunate enough to meet Larry, and not to soon after, he became a really good friend of hers. Larry offered her a comp card to the Garage, because it was very difficult for Abbie to get in to The Garage because she was not gay.  At the time, Abbie was around the age of 22, 23, and she just couldn’t walk in, but suddenly, with this gold card, Abbie could go whenever she wanted! Her skate shop gradually turned into a record store, sort of accidentally, because her boyfriend was a DJ and had Technics 1200s in the store, and we’d have all these breakdancers in there dancing as well and selling the skates. People would come in and ask what the music was that was playing in the background. Abbie saw the demand rise and would go to New York and buy vinyl from Frankie Ramos at Downtown Records or Charlie Grappone at Vinyl Mania.  Abbie would bring it back to NJ and resell it for 25 cents more. It became more and more:less skates, more sales of vinyl records!  So Movin organically went from a skate store to a record shop. Watch as Abbie tells it all right here on True House Stories.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JIMI POLO # 150 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA James Perri A.K.A. Jimi Polo is a Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Actor, and DJ. James started his career in Chicago as one of the pioneers of Chicago House Music scene. His breakout involvement in the song “Shake Your Body” by Jeanette Thomas became a cult classic in Chicago and New York. His life completely changed back in the late 1980s when he took a bold step to move to the UK and pursue writing and producing dance music. Listen to his story as he unfolds step by step his movements from then to now—an amazing, multi-talented, accomplished man.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALEX SAVVIDES # 148 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Mr Alex Savvides started his DJ career at the tender age of 16 years old back in 1988. He was helping one of the promoters of legendary Acid House club Zigis, in Streatham, South London, and was blessed to have witnessed a very young Trevor Fung and Carl Cox spinning almost every weekend, and because of that experience he was instantly hooked! Within months Alex became the warm up DJ for them both and in oncurrence he was promoting his own midweek events called 'Casablanca' and '303 Below Zero'. Alex then went on to become the resident DJ at 'The Stoned Crow' in Streatham on Thursday and Sunday nights from around 1989-1993. Not too soon after Alex decided to hang his headphone up for a brief moment. After taking many years out from the music, he decided to come back in 2015 with a strong party called 'We Are Balearic'. This club night now is in its tenth successful year. This year 2025 Alex will be focusing on playing out as a guest DJ, and looking to release his own music productions and edits that will be available to purchase on Bandcamp and Traxsource soon. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ HATIRAS # 148 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Hatiras stops by to share his story on True House Stories. He has have had many successes in dance music and gives us an insight into his day-to-day life running a record label, being a dj and succeeding in today’s music business. Hatiras is a 2X Juno Award winner and owner of one of the planet’s hottest and most prolific house music labels - Spacedisco Records. He was also ranked the orld’s #1 Jackin House artist according to Traxsource in 2019 and 2020. Hisfirst UK top ten and global hit record was “Spaced Invader” released on Defected Records. It was named Pete Tong’s Essential new tune twice and launched Hatiras’ career as a globally touring artist. Prior to this, Hatiras played a major role in Toronto’s rave scene as the owner and mastermind of Liquid Adrenaline raves hosting parties to thousands of people throughout the 90s. As a producer, Hatiras has collaborated with artists including Low Steppa, Junior Sanchez, Kylie Minogue, Angelo Ferreri, DJ Dan, Sebb Junior, Gettoblaster, Bad Boy Bill + many more and has released music on labels including Defected, Toolroom, Dirtybird, Simma Black, Afro Acid, Farris Wheel,Milk & Sugar, Glasgow Underground, Universal Music, Sony etc. Through his record label and production efforts, Hatiras has also nurtured and developed the careers of over 100 artists on Spacedisco Records and has mastered hundreds of records behind the scenes. He has been on fire for over 2 decades having amassed a catalogue of over 500 releases and has performed across the world including shows in Tokyo, Wire Festival Yokohama, across Australia, every major city in the US, Mexico, Colombia, the UK, Germany, Belgium, 7x at Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival Miami, etc. He recently released his 5th full length artist album “Starlight” which includes 11 tracks ranging from House Music to Nu Disco to Techno. His creativity and versatility is on full display in this project. To say Hatiras is on a roll is an understatement. It is next to impossible to check the Houseand Jackin House sales charts these days without finding at least a few tunes in the charts that Hatiras has touched. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JOEY CARVELLO # 147 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Author / DJ Joey Carvello unboxes his book, “The Boston Hustle: The Hairspray, the Cologne, the Disco & the Betrayal“ right here on True House Stories. In this first-hand account of disco history, learn how Joey Carvello rode the cultural explosion of disco, and how record labels conspired to destroy disco’s independent power. But over the past three decades, Joey helped to reshape themusic landscape in a number of ways. Carvello got his start as a DJ in Boston where, along with jocks like John Luongo, he put the city on the map as one of the most important disco centers outside of New York City. He then transformedthe sound of Boston's radio dial when he took over as program director of KISS 108 in 1980. It quickly became the city's highest-rated Top 40 station,introducing a dancer sensibility to the airwaves. In the late ’80s Carvello moved on to Atlantic Records, overseeing a dance department that had a string of hit records from the likes of Little Louie Vega, Marc Anthony and Robin S. Moving on to hip hop, Carvello then joined up with Priority and TVT in the ’90s and ’00s and played an instrumental role in the careers of Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon and Pitbull. Nowadays, Carvello is a resident DJ at New York City’s Mobile Mondays – a party where the selectors only play 45s from their collections. We’ll be teaming up with the crew there when we come to New York later this month with Bobbito Garcia, Amir Abdullah and our very own Chairman Mao also set to play. (More details here.) You will hear him promoting his book "The Boston Hustle" which is about his first part of this life in the music business. He describes it as a wild ride and I believe you will as well. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER:✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JOHN LUONGO # 146 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA John Luongo is one of the true legendary DJ's andRemixers of the Disco eras. John has remixed tracks for just about everybody, from many of the gems of classic Disco acts like; The Jacksons, Dan Hartman, K.C. & the Sunshine Band, Melba Moore and Jackie Moore to the real Synth POP bands like Visage, Ultravox, Peter Goodwin, The The, and Men Without Hats. He has also worked with some great POP/Rock stuff for Queen, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Huey Lewis & the News, Hall & Oates, Greg Kihn, and Cheap Trick… Hailing from Boston, John ‘TC’ Luongo is widely seen as one of the most influential DJs and mixers of the Disco era. For over a decade, until he stepped away from mixing, almost everything he touched was a bonified hit. John started with music career back during his time at university. He studied Civil Engineering and graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Ma. In 1973 with a degree of BS in Civil Engineering he knew he had a greater calling and this was music... While studying at university, John took on a part-time job as a DJ at a club in Boston called The Townhouse, which was, at that time, located above a bar called The Bull and Finch, upon which the TV show 'Cheers' is based. Sometime, while still at university he got his nickname - "TC", which some of his old-time friends still use to call him. The name refers to a cartoon character in the US who was very hip and cool. this cat was named "Top Cat". John's friends would tease him as "Top Cat” who was the leader of the gang, and John was the leader of the Disco scene in the New England area. Thus, the nickname, John "TC" Luongo! John later went on to be the DJ of a club called Rhinoceros, the largest business club in Boston, which eventually became the largest black disco in all of New England nd the East Coast and help him start his career in Radio, and as well help to start the record pools up in the Boston Area. The list goes on and on from this mastermind. Here is a mantra that John said at the 1978 National Disco Awards: The day Disco dies is the day people stop dancing. And people aren't about to do that. There will always be Disco in one form or another.” How right he was then and as he is now. He is active even today, running a publishing collection company, but let’s step back in time and have a chance to share a moment of him working on some of these amazing songs that are still in rotation today.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JUNIOR # 145 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Norman Washington "Junior" Giscombe an English singer-songwriter often known as Junior who was one of the first British R&B artists to be successful in the United States. He is best known for his 1982 hit single, "Mama Used to Say". Giscombe was born in Wandsworth, London, England, and was a backing vocalist with the funk band Linx between 1980 and 1982. "In the early to mid-70s, Junior collaborated with classmates to establish a record label in Balham, South London. They released a record titled Nice and Slow, which Junior later said it had reached number one in Australia. "In 1978 or 1979, Get Up and Dance / Hot as Heated was recorded and later released in 1980. According to Junior, it reached number one in France as well as number one on the Billboard Breakout Chart. "When turning towards a solo career, he was first billed simply as Junior. He scored a no 7 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1982, with "Mama Used to Say".Junior has claimed that the song was number one on US Cashbox." His follow-up single, "Too Late" also made the top 20 in the UK."Mama Used to Say" was also a Top 40 Pop and top 5 R&B hit in the United States, earning him a "Best Newcomer" award from Billboard magazine. "Junior's single Unison was released in 1983 and achieved some commercial success, particularly on the U.S. Dance Charts. While Junior has claimed that the song reached the number one position, official chart records indicate that it peaked at number 16. After a period outside the charts, Giscombe made a brief return to the top 10 in 1987 when he sang a duet with Kim Wilde on "Another Step Closer to You" which peaked at number 6 in the Uk Singles Chart and, according to Giscombe, number 3 in the French Charts, as well as an unspecified chart position in Germany. Junior became involved with the formation of Red Wedge in 1986 with Billy Bragg, Jimmy Sommerville and Paul Weller, and had been a part of the Council Collective with The Style Council, Jimmy Ruffin and others for the 1984 fundraising single, "Soul Deep".  In 2008 Junior Giscombe sang "A Change Is Gonna Come" which was originally sung by Sam Cooke and Junior gave a performance with the Virtual Jazz Band which was later released presumably using the same vocals in 2011. On 15 April 2010, Giscombe performed his classic hit "Mama Used To Say" with the Virtual Jazz Band at London's Jazz Cafe. In 2014, Giscombe formed "The British Collective" In 2017, Giscombe appeared on Mike City's album The Feel Good Agenda, Vol. 1 on the song "Sang and Dance". Sweet Tender Love is a song by Junior Giscombe that peaked at #15 on the UK Heritage Chart. It was released in 2024. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JO MILLS # 144 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Jo Mills began to gain her extensive musical knowledge during the early 90’s at London’s Mecca for music enthusiasts, Flying Records. Working alongside DJs such as Clive Henry, Rocky and Ashley Beedle lead her to become a regular behind the decks at the infamous Full Circle parties on Sunday afternoons. Soon Jo was playing alongside some of the biggest names in house including Danny Tenaglia, Deep Dish, Tony Humphries and DJ Sneak, to name a few. By the late 90’s it was the dawn of a new era, for DJs, and she began playing all over the world. Soon Jo was regularly playing at some of the greatest clubs of the time, especially in Ibiza, which these days is where she calls home. Having firmly stamped her mark on the island playing seminal clubs such as Pacha, Space and Amnesia she then began her residency for the now legendary Circo Loco. As one of the key players her Circo Loco residency spanned five amazing years and propelled her to the next level. Jo Mills mixed her first Ibiza compilation for Pacha alongside DJ Pippi in 2001 and followed it up the following year with a Circo Loco debut compilation alongside Cirillo. Jo continues to wow audiences across Europe, South Africa, Asia, Australia, Mexico, South America, Canada the US and even Russia. Annual global tours are regularity due to her ever-increasing popularity, fan base, talent and all-round presence in the house scene. Over the years Jo’s musical talents have continued to flourish, not only as a DJ but also as a producer. In the production realm she sights the likes of Jamie Jones, Bookashade and Sebo K as inspiration and is currently receiving great acclaim for her own releases. Her collaboration with Tomas Hedberg, on Phonetic Recordings caused a huge stir in 2009, 2010 saw “Lullaby’ released on Back to Basics, while other productions of note include‘Dancing In The Dark, Jo’s collaboration with Matti Schwartz under the 4tune500 moniker and ‘House Arrest’, which she co-produced with Steve Mac for Junior Boys Own Records. Jo’s productions regularly receive rave reviews from a diverse range of artists including the likes of Groove Armarda, Slam, Tedd Patterson, Brother’s Vibe and everyone in-between, beyond and basically all those who love quality house. More recently Jo has teamed up with Gareth Whitehead from Bullet Dodge records, with their first single, ‘Pipe Dreams’ being snapped up by Pacha Recordings with mixes from Denney. Jo decided t0 take a momentarily break for a few years and decided during the year of 2020 to come back and do it all over again. She is now travelling the world once again and has a residency on the White Isle Ibiza each and every week. She is in the studio producing and remixing and has a huge release set to come out on Defected. Watch out for her she is on a roll.  ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬♫ FOLLOW JO MILLS✚ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/djjomills ✚ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/jomillsdj ✚ SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/djjomills ♫ FOLLOW LENNY FONTANA✚ WEBPAGE: http://lennyfontana.com ✚ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/lennyfontana  ✚ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/lennyfontana  ✚ X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/LennyFontana✚ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/LennyFontanaOfficial ♫ FOLLOW TRUE HOUSE STORIES®✚ WEBPAGE: https://truehousestories.com  ✚ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/TrueHouseStories ✚ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/truehousestories  ✚ YOUTUBEPODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZ9aMPdKkfgHjkYTrebboslHErUcCrdL ✚ SPOTIFYPODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/77yqcaawwWhnzQrGKeZtp6 #JoMills #interview #podcast #TrueHouseStories #LennyFontana #MusicDocumentary

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ SHEDRICK GUY # 143 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA We spotlight producer, songwriter and engineer Shedrick Guy, who is based in New Jersey. Shedrick started his music career in the 1980s working alongside producer/record executive Ric Wake. New Jersey Producer Ace Mungin from Ace Beat Records helped open the door for Shedrick to start his long career in dance music as they coventured one of there first projects that became very successful. Further projects followed with production partner Guy Vaughn as Fly Guy / Fly Guy Productions. In the early '90's Shedrick reconnected with Ric Wake and was made VP of urban music for DV8 Records where he signed Raw Stilo and remixed Ce Ce Peniston, Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion. Shedrick decided to leave the business for a short time and now has made his return working ever so to bring the Jersey Dance Sound back to the forefront once again made famous in the early 1990s from the American and UK DJ's. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ COLIN DALE # 142 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Colin Dale was a friend of DJ/producer Fabio from childhood, beginning his DJ-ing career whilst working in the banking industry in his native London. His DJ-ing career began as a warm-up DJ for hip hop DJ Tim Westwood at clubs Gossips and Heaven, as well as working in various record shops such as Mi Price alongside Jazzy M. He joined Kiss FM in 1986 and hosted the Abstrakt Dance show for many years, playing techno and related styles. He helped set up the Knowledge club in London and was resident there in its infancy, and was tour support DJ for band Jesus Jones. Dale also promoted the Noire night at the Soundshaft in London where he was also resident DJ alongside his brother Mark Dale and was also resident DJ at the Vapourspace night in London ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter ♫ FOLLOW TRUE HOUSE STORIES® ✚ WEBPAGE: https://truehousestories.com ✚ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/TrueHouseStories ✚ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/truehousestories ✚ YOUTUBE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiZ9aMPdKkfgHjkYTrebboslHErUcCrdL ✚ SPOTIFY PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/77yqcaawwWhnzQrGKeZtp6

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ TREVOR FUNG # 141 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA TREVOR FUNG began his DJing career at 16 and was quickly earning a reputation for his taste and knowledge of both UK and American Soul Funk and Jazz. In 1983 through his European tastes and connections, Trevor was invited to play at Amnesia in Ibiza to spin his now mixed style of dance music. On Trevor’s return and throughout the mid-eighties he teamed up with longtime friend Paul Oakenfold to set up a club called "The Funhouse" playing similar sounds from his Ibiza experience alongside the popular Hip Hop and Go-Go sounds of that time. This was followed by the formation of his infamous “The Project" club and was now joined by also resident DJ Carl Cox. The Project Club was strongly influenced by BALEARIC BEATS and also by the new sounds coming in from the Detroit and Chicago. HOUSE MUSIC!! In the summer of ‘87 Trevor took "The Project Club" concept to Ibiza where together with Ian St Paul he opened Bar in San Antonio, playing to a very mixed crowd that was attracted by the then unusual combination of New Beat, Indie, Acid and House music Trevor had incorporated into his unique style. This later became known within the music press as "Balearic Beat". In 1988 Trevor’s influence over fellow friends and DJ’s ignited a chain reaction in London. Nicky Holloway, Paul Oakenfold, Johnny Walker and Danny Rampling were all early visitors to Trevor’s nights both at The Project Club in Streatham and Ibiza and were inspired to change the face of the London & World Club Scene by launching seminal nights such as ‘The Future’, ‘Spectrum’, ‘Shoom’, ‘The Land of Oz’, ’Rage’ “Enter the Dragon’ and ‘Trip’. Following this period Trevor could be seen playing at all over the UK and the spectacular one-off “M25 Orbital live events” such as “Sunrise”, “Energy”, “World Dance” and “Biology” which in turn led to long-term residencies at “Rage”, “Enter the Dragon”, “Spectrum” and “Love @ the Wag”. Also playing at all major festivals like Bestival, Glastonbury, Burning Man (USA), Farr Festival…. Trevor has been working recently on his own Club nights, monthly residencies in London “The Sound of Higher Ground”, and also host other major club nights with some of the worlds renowned DJ’s and club land’s most respected promoters: DJ’s Danny Krivit, Derrick May, Franck Roger, DJ Deep, Robert Owens, Matty Heilbronn, DJ Pierre, Phil Asher, Danny Rampling and Stuart Patterson. He has recently been playing at most of the legendary UK club nights like Shoom, Promised Land, Higher Ground, Clockwork Orange, also touring with fellow old friend and now world-renowned Producer/DJ Paul Oakenfold throughout the world and look out for them playing again very soon. He has also been very active and constant in raising awareness & money for charities An Ambassador of: Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation, Charity Macmillan, and Groove School. Trevor is a very important part to the DNA of the UK House Music Scene and here you will be able to listen to his contributions that he has made in his career. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ MARK JAMES # 140 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA With many decades of experience as a DJ and one of Australia’s most progressive promoters and dance music recording artists. MARK JAMES has been synonymous with dance music in Australia since the beginning. It all started in the 80’s where Mark’s frustration of trying to push dance music to a traditionally rock orientated Aussie market led him to setting up his own club nights and parties. As time went on around 1987 with the birth of acid house Mark finally began to see a light at the end of the tunnel and so did the punters, the turn around had begun. Mark hosted events which included the first of a string of international acts and DJ’s in Australia including INNER CITY, THE JUNGLE BROTHERS, the ID WORLD TOUR with GRAHAME PARK and MIKE PIKERING (M people). Into the 90’s Mark’s djing status had been pushed to the forefront of Australia’s finest with bookings all over the country. In 1990 it was time to get serious about making music which Mark had been dabbling in over the past couple of years with then long time girlfriend GINA G (of “Oh Ah just a little bit” fame). With Gina on vocals and good friend PEE WEE FERRIS helping on the production tip BASS CULTURE hit the charts with LOVE THE LIFE (used more recently 1998/99 Summer “Coke Cola” ad, and long running theme on Neighbours). Four singles followed featuring some of Australia’s finest vocalists including KATE CEBERANO, LISA MAXWELL AND SUZI AHERN along with an album all charting successfully in Australia and appearing on “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” no less than three times. I’VE LEARNED TO COPE stayed No.1 on JJJ for thirteen weeks running and featured in the Aussie movie “The Sum of Us” (Russel Crowe) and also broke into the UK dance charts with mixes from ERIC KUPPER. Mark’s own productions kicked off with a studio stint also in 1991 with CARL COX Eternal by Eternal reached No.1 on the Aussie dance charts, a top 40 UK DANCE HIT which even broke the national UK charts at No.73 in 1997 Mark remixed Eternal and hit the UK chart's again this track was one of the late great DJ TONY DE VITS most played records of 1997. Two more Eternal singles followed MIND ODYSSEY released on WARP records and made top 20 (UK dance) and in 1994 with a name change to ETERNAL RHYTHM, Deep Down which was licensed to several countries all with high chart positions (JOHN DIGWEED listed Deep Down in his top ten tracks of the year 1994).The 2000 remix of Deep Down released on Quad UK appears on loads of mix cd's including DANNY HOWLES. Mark also is the MD of Future Entertainment Australia's largest dance event and DJ touring company, touring the likes of Gatecrasher, Renaissance, Trade, Perfecto and every high profile dj. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ PAUL SCOTT # 139 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Paul Scott and Bryan "Shank" Thompson met in 1987 through a mutual close friend, DJ Punch Phillips. Paul invited P&S to Sensations Studios to mix HMJ’s “Hyped”, a Hip House track. The P&S mix stood out from the other mix collaborations and caused a frenzy on the House scene. From then on, Paul and Shank became known as Brothers of Peace aka B.O.P. and began to work on different projects together. The track “Come on Move with the Beat” was BOP’s breakout banger for Big Beat Records that put them on the map. BOP’s success continued with the Ace Beat Records release of “Call Him Up”, a churchified track with an all-star cast of New Jersey’s finest House music singers, including Kenny Bobien, Sandy B, Joey Washington and Cassio. “You are my Friend” by Kenny Bobien and “Feel like Singing” by Sandy B shot BOP into the ionosphere as acclaimed House music producers. Expanding their impressive portfolio, BOP then went on to produce House hits for Jellybean Records, Bass Hit/Soundmen on Wax, Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, Mercury, Warner Brothers, Columbia. Thirty plus years later they are still doing it the way they believed from the beginning with the big chorus hook and musical arrangements. Check out there music on https://bopmusic.net ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ TALL PAUL # 138 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Tall Paul began his DJing career in 1985 at Turnmills, a nightclub his father owned. From there, Tall Paul became the resident DJ at the Gardening nightclub, Zap Club in Brighton and Trade in London, before headlining at various events in countries including the US, Brazil, Japan, and Ibiza. Red Jerry from Hooj Choons bestowed the name onto DJ Paul Newman calling him Tall Paul. Tall Paul is a leader and is sought after for his sound that smashes the crowd each and every time he plays. Paul's hit single "Rock Da House" went into the mainstream charts cementing him not only as an world class dj but having him rise to his next level as an Award winning producer. Check out his story right here on True House Stories. ♫ SUBSCRIBE TRUE HOUSE STORIES® NEWSLETTER: ✚ https://truehousestories.com/subscribe-newsletter