jcbliss Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 friday august 15th @ Nervethe long awaited return of south florida's favorite guest djsuperstar dave ralphalong with resident Jon Cowanhere is a little info on dave ralph: With a brimming dance music resume including international DJ and producer, and an innovative soul to match, Dave Ralph is a dedicated music enthusiast. His track record in providing clubbers with memorable DJ sets, unforgettable club nights, quality vinyl and critically hailed mix CDs have all garnered him a place in the hearts of millions. Turning his back on the snobbery often associated with the dance scene, Dave has been influential in breaking down barriers within the genre and outside of it, in the spirit of good times, the dance floor, and great music!As a DJ for more than two decades, as well as a recording artist and producer since 1989, Dave Ralph first built a name for himself in the UK. In his early days as a teenager in Liverpool, he kicked his career off by putting a mobile DJ unit together with a friend in order to provide a much-needed outlet for “good music.†He soon built a name for himself in his hometown where he was lucky enough to make a living from his hobby. “We got better and better and began earning money,†Dave says now. “It’s the best training ground in the world for being any kind of DJ. It teaches you to look at a crowd and entertain them.†His specialty became mixing rock and pop with soul, funk, and disco. Then Dave stumbled across house music in 1986, upon hearing Fingers Inc’s “The Washing Machine.†This pivotal moment was followed by a trip to see Sasha in 1989, where he fell firmly under the spell of dance music.At a time in the early ‘90s when the club scene in Britain was undergoing a renaissance, Dave was one of the DJs at the helm, mixing techno with house and trance, and providing clubbers with a night of an “anything goes†party atmosphere. Dave was instrumental in bringing new sounds from around the world to clubs across the UK (in fact, he was the first person ever to bring Paul van Dyk to England to spin). He also wrote, reworked and sang on the Bassheads’ classic “Is Anybody Out There?†while establishing his own GLOW Records. Dave spent two years as Paul Oakenfold’s support DJ of choice, which gave him the opportunity to travel the globe honing his skills for international crowds. He later became resident DJ for Cream in Ibiza, where he spent summers performing for three consecutive years. It was there in 1996, during a four-hour set celebrating Oakenfold’s birthday, where he was offered a spot on BT’s US tour. In 1998, he returned to the US with Oakenfold for the Tranceport tour. Following the massive success of Oakenfold’s ‘Tranceport’ CD (the best-selling album of its kind at the time), Dave mixed its successor ‘Tranceport II’ (1999). His next release, ‘Love Parade: Berlin’ (2000), was an homage to Germany’s massive Love Parade, the celebrated daylong festival where clubbers congregate on the streets of Berlin to celebrate dance music. His work with Mike Koglin under the moniker of the Argonauts also won him hyperbolic praise. The singles “Sommertag†and “Fruhlingstag†have been considered two of the most influential tunes in Trance.Dave Ralph’s last mix CD, ‘Naturalized’ (2001), was a double-disc release - his third offering since relocating to America from his native Liverpool, England in 1999. Now fully settled Stateside (first in Miami and now in Massachusetts) and enjoying the success of numerous mix CDs and his DJ career, Dave is dabbling in film score opportunities and has started his very own label and publishing company, RFactor Recordings and RFactor Music, respectively. Both will be a vehicle to put out his own work, as well as to support a lot of other artists he’s had the pleasure of working with in the last couple of years. “I want the label to be a family,†Dave says. “Not a vehicle to make money, but a vehicle to make music. If the music’s good, the money will come.†Dave’s newest project is a double-CD set as well: ‘Resident Alien’. “Records that made me go ‘ooohh’ were about the only criteria for this mix,†he says. Beginning with “Deep Soundâ€, a favorite which he feels never received the exposure it should have, the album takes the listener on a melodic journey. “Full Contactâ€, a piano tune produced by Dave with Alex Whalen, serves as an intense stepping-stone to the next stage of the album, giving way to “In Your Eyesâ€, a lush vocal track that is another of Dave’s favorite tunes and exemplifies who Dave is musically. CD2 gives a bit of insight into the music and personal thoughts of Dave Ralph via a mega-mix of forthcoming tracks from RFactor Records and bonus video footage of Dave DJing and speaking about various topics on his mind. Dave’s goal with this record? “I hope ‘Resident Alien’ will make people happy; we all need a little smile now and again.â€definitely should be a top night! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvacom1977 Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 JC I have heard Dave Ralph he does bring mad energy to the club I caught him last year @ Crobar for one of his sets very enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliux Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 He is just alright..nothing to write home about but he won't disappoint either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 hey everyonewell, its monday and I am already excited to have dave ralph in town... In my opinion, dave is one of the most talented dj's hands down in the USA today... his cd's are amazing and his live sets even better! who is planning to attend this weekend?? hope too see you all on friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrespo Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 I won't be in town Jon but good luck. His new label has a production from a friend of mine Alex Whalen which is quite good. They have been doing stuf in the studio together lately .. he should be playin it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 Originally posted by rcrespo I won't be in town Jon but good luck. His new label has a production from a friend of mine Alex Whalen which is quite good. They have been doing stuf in the studio together lately .. he should be playin it out. heard it already - its wicked... I really like dave's new sound.. really uplifting and happy... i am digging it big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogmiami Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 I will actually be in Boston this weekend, but I'm glad to see you doing this show, Jon. Dave is an amazing DJ with skills that can not be denied. GOOD LUCK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 Originally posted by ogmiami I will actually be in Boston this weekend, but I'm glad to see you doing this show, Jon. Dave is an amazing DJ with skills that can not be denied. GOOD LUCK!!! too bad - was hoping you'd be around dade.... see you soon though - give me a call..J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 Originally posted by rcrespo I won't be in town Jon but good luck. His new label has a production from a friend of mine Alex Whalen which is quite good. They have been doing stuf in the studio together lately .. he should be playin it out. Say hello to the other Jon for me please ... Haven't heard Dave Ralph in a while ... should be fun @ Nerve as always ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 i saw him in Lauderdale.. night sucked but DR was good, jon just got fucked over by the weather gods....If i do the sobe thing this weekend i'll swing by and sign some autographs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 12 Author Report Share Posted August 12 Originally posted by saleen351 i saw him in Lauderdale.. night sucked but DR was good, jon just got fucked over by the weather gods....If i do the sobe thing this weekend i'll swing by and sign some autographs... your a fucking charachter - hope you and everyone makes it by on friday... if you guys don't you've got some fucking Nerve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Originally posted by saleen351 If i do the sobe thing this weekend i'll swing by and sign some autographs... How many comps ... and how many drinks you need? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmovement33 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 jon, glad to hear that dave ralph is coming back in town. this man is simply a legend. i will def try my best to stop by. a class mate of mine told me that she had gone to nerve for the first time a few weeks ago and she loved it. nerve is on fire baby!!!!! i am creaming in my pants just to think that hybrid, lee burridge, and james zabiela are coming. damn!!!! i think these guys might blow the roof off of nerve:tongue: with some dirrrrrttttyyyyyyy!!!!!!break beat. wahooo!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted August 12 Report Share Posted August 12 Originally posted by vipnerd How many comps ... and how many drinks you need? :D hmmmmmmmmmm, my nyc nj buddies will be here, so its long island ice tea drink a thon!!!!!!!! so 20 drinks and 5 comps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Originally posted by saleen351 hmmmmmmmmmm, my nyc nj buddies will be here, so its long island ice tea drink a thon!!!!!!!! so 20 drinks and 5 comps... Damn bro ... what about drinks for your friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 13 Author Report Share Posted August 13 Originally posted by mrmovement33 jon, glad to hear that dave ralph is coming back in town. this man is simply a legend. i will def try my best to stop by. a class mate of mine told me that she had gone to nerve for the first time a few weeks ago and she loved it. nerve is on fire baby!!!!! i am creaming in my pants just to think that hybrid, lee burridge, and james zabiela are coming. damn!!!! i think these guys might blow the roof off of nerve:tongue: with some dirrrrrttttyyyyyyy!!!!!!break beat. wahooo!!!! :D too bad you missed last week with Kazell - definitely one of the best weeks we've had yet- see you friday! give me a ring..J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jcbliss Posted August 14 Author Report Share Posted August 14 so who's coming? guest list too jon@blissproductions.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 14 Author Report Share Posted August 14 bueller...bueller...bueller....bueller:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 nine times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted August 14 Author Report Share Posted August 14 Originally posted by pod nine times! you would know that - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmovement33 Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 the next month and 1/2 i'll be living at nerve.....lol:cool: jon, i would like to say ahead of time sorry if i have a heart attack on the dance floor while lee burridge is spinning. he is just bloody wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 Originally posted by mrmovement33 the next month and 1/2 i'll be living at nerve.....lol:cool: jon, i would like to say ahead of time sorry if i have a heart attack on the dance floor while lee burridge is spinning. he is just bloody wicked. Damn! ... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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