Cooki - I used to be a club DJ, now my kitchen is about as exotic as it comes.

The trance mix on here has been my biggest mix, but I play bass house, hardstyle and hard house too.

Below is some old bio shit..

Creator of FreshCast, your monthly dose of up & coming DJ mixes from myself & a guest newcomer DJ or producer
AWsum NUsum DJ Competition Winner
A Campsite Artist, Forever

DJ wise i'm influenced by (one of the best DJs to ever grace the ones and twos) Steve Obrady (who I miss every single day), Tom Berry, Andy Whitby, Technikal, Scott Attrill, Audox, The Cheeky Boys, Cally Gage and them ugly blokes known as Sam & Deano.

The concept of FreshCast is to bring up & coming DJs from the Hard Dance scene to the forefront, to give them a platform to showcase their talents. It will be the same concept every month, a 30 minute mix by your host and then a 30 minute guest mix from a DJ or producer who is doing the goods, but not getting to show them off enough.

Simple concept, great results!

I was signed to Campsite Artists, but sadly heaven took my manager.

"This guy will go far. I booked him to play at my event Raw2TheBone before and had seen him play out live a few times. Good dj and good lad. Respect to ya Cooki. Keep up the good work bro :-)"
Tone Sutcliffe, Raw2TheBone

'Certainly the best DJ with the same initialled first and last name in the scene'
Andy Whitby

"Cooki is always guaranteed to put a smile on clubbers face, or a bulge in their pants. "
Irish Dave

"Ha.. it's official,
Cooki, better than Lisa Lashes,
Andy Whitby, 2011 "
Irish Dave

"Top lad and a top dj, also his nick name is tripod. You work it out ;-) "
Deano, One half of Tidy DJ's

"The future is bright, the future is Cooki - just dont trust him with your credit cards or around your wife."
Sam Townend, Other half of Tidy DJ's

For DJ bookings: 07500220495 dj_cooki@hotmail.com

This is for you Steve, I know you're watching and listening.

The Asa Hawks are a five-piece band based in West Yorkshire. With their "unique country noir sound" and energetic live set, they have been busily building a loyal fan base since they formed in 2009. Playing now to increasingly packed rooms and giddy crowds, The Asa Hawks are starting to get a bit of a reputation. Having recently recorded an EP at Soup Studios in London (due out in Autumn), and dumbfounding listeners with a "stunning" and "triumphant" live acoustic set on Alan Raw's BBC Introducing programme on Radio Leeds, the band are fast gaining a reputation as the one to watch out for. 

See what reviewers have to say:

"All of the excitement building up this gig has been about The Asa Hawks following their triumphant set on BBC Introducing with Alan Raw and they live up to the hype."

"...when singer Katy is given the reigns their music is really beautiful, moving even, and keeps the attention of those gathered."

"crowd-pleasing performance"

Rebecca Atkinson, LMS

*Gently caresses the part of you that secretly loves barn dances."

"...well constructed tunes and the musical sensitivity to pull them off."

Tim Hearson, LMS

"...when gifted primary vocalist Katy Raine takes the lead with her gently plucked acoustic guitar (backed to great effect by some rootsy banjo) and heavenly country-tinged tones, The Asa Hawks are actually very good indeed. With a voice that good, and some pleasingly rural and rusticsounding arrangements, The Asa Hawks could make some serious headway..."

Matt Humphreys, North Leeds Life magazine

"The Asa Hawks are on excellent form this evening; rousing and wistful in equal measure. Front woman Katy Raine is a sublime singer with a soulful velvety quality to her voice which is note perfect despite illness. The band's penchant for raconteurial Americana shines through but without ever sounding like mere imitation and the male/female vocals allow them to switch tempo and force with ease. It is also nice to see a banjo actually being used appropriately adding a delicacy to their sound which complements the electric and acoustic guitar work skilfully. It's a professional, well executed and engaging performance with some interesting rock inspired songs which make them a more interesting prospect than a lot of the country influenced bands on the circuit."

Rebecca Atkinson, Leeds Music Scene 26/09/11




3rd Album 'All the Seasons' is out now! 

ALL THE SEASONS CD/LTD EDITION VINYL ORDER: http://deadshedjokers.bandcamp.com/

Self-titled second album: http://bit.ly/1I7yrXV

PRESS: dsjpress@woodfiredsummit.com
GIGS: pitymybrain@gmail.com

Gamer. "Musician". Coffee Drinker. Anti-social Hermit. Likes Cats. Plays too much Dark Souls.

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