| DJ Herbie James |
Bio
|
||||
| At the age of one I received, from my grandfather, my first record player, and a stack of 45s. “Once my grandfather found that I loved records so much, he bought me a new player almost every year.” That short stack has since, turned into wall of vinyl and CDs over thirty feet, floor to ceiling. (“Not to mention the two hard drives full of waves and mp3's.”) My love of music led me to a degree in piano and jazz composition at the University Of Southern Mississippi. “I still enjoy playing the piano, everything from Ragtime to Classics.” Following my education, I moved to Madrid, Spain, where for the next three years, I played piano in jazz and funk bands. Returning to the United States and settling in South Florida, I pursued a music career performing on keyboards in a ten piece disco show band. |
|||||
| After hours I could be found hanging out on the dance floors of such DJ legends as Danny Tenaglia, Buc, Peter Stout, Abel and Doug Bryson. “ Mad Respect to All creative DJs.”
I was so moved by the sounds emanating from those turntables, that I bought my own gear and honed my skills playing house parties. It wasn’t long, that I accepted my first residency, at the renowned Marlin Beach Hotel. Never looking back, other notorious residencies followed at The Stud, The Edge, and Diamante. I have been blessed with many great events along the way and have moved the masses at incredible parties such as “Renaissance” at Viscaya, “Summer Splash” at Seaworld; at Klub Kaos (opening for Crystal Method,) and at the Delano Hotel (spinning along side with Armand Van Helden.) My sound has been heard at celebrated South Florida clubs including Liquid, Twist, Salvation and Warsaw Ballroom. And I'll never forget the legendary events such as the “Mineshaft” party during Miami’s Winter party, and the “Leather Masked Ball” and “Muscle Beach” for Miami’s White party. |
|||||