Tales from the Rave Tales from the Rave

After a considerable hiatus, we're finally back on the airwaves with an exciting revival of "Tales from the Rave"! This time around, we've revamped the format to bring you even more captivating episodes featuring a new guest each month who will delve into the stories that have truly shaped our vibrant music scene.

In this episode, I have the honour of sitting down with Pete, a true mover and shaker from the Acid House/Rave scene of the '80s and '90s. As we reminisce about the bygone era of the summer of love, I'll be treating your ears to a mix of musical nostalgia that will transport you back in time.
In our chat with Pete, a former member of the legendary "Awesome 3," we'll uncover some truly electrifying moments. Prepare to hear about an energy-filled banana dance-off that is sure to leave you entertained. And, of course, we'll dive into the story behind the recording of Awesome 3's unforgettable classic, "Don't Go."
So sit back, relax, and get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating tales and infectious beats of "Tales from the Rave"!
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In this episode, I shall be chatting with the legendary Allister Whitehead about how the explosion of mike Pickering's  M People lead to Allister's residency at the Hacienda. 
Hacienda foam parties,
Ibiza beach bars and tracks that made the sound of the white island
Cream and one incredible night he played as the resident.
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In this episode, I shall be chatting with the legendary Allister Whitehead.

About his musical journey, growing up listing to the New York sounds of Disco,
How a visit to the Garage in Nottingham as a young 17-year-old changed his life,
and DJ legend was born. How he secured his first residency at the Cool Cat
becoming good friends with Graham Park and Mike Pickering and his first experience of the Hacienda.
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Coming up In this episode, 
I shall be chatting with Rave head legend Mr Dream Freqancy himself Ian Bland. 
About a gig with Dream Frequency playing  in Paris at Laurent Garnier's club
and after some sound advice from Laurent MC Blandy, the Rave was born.
How remix team Dancing Devas came into being and how Todd Terry knocked on his front door one evening lead to a fresh killer track being written.
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Coming up In this episode, I shall be chatting with Rave head legend  Mr Dream Freqancy himself, Ian Bland. 
About his love of electro-pop in the early 80s lead to him buying his first synth instead of a ZX spectrum.
How he learned how to jack his body down the local, before moving onto the summer of love.
Dancing the night away at the Hacienda Hot night,
Signing his first album deal with Dream Frequency and how he has rediscovered his rave buzz for the first Dream Frequency album in 30 years,
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Coming up in this episode of Tales from the Rave,
I shall be chatting with a true pioneer of the Chicago house scene the one and only Marshall Jefferson,
About his first experiences playing over in the UK
playing on tour with over  international  DJs 
How ripping it up in his DJ set 
and dropping a track in front of Arnand Van Helden at 
Street parade Switzerland 
lead to a massive creation in the studio.

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