& just like that... its the summer time again! Barebulb Sessions episode 11 kick-starts the summer season with a killer all-vinyl selection of jazzed-up, funked up, sizzlin' soul & dreamy, gritty house to soundtrack whatever it is you're up to under those blue skies!

Derek Curtis is no stranger to the Teesside DJ circuit having been a regular face serving up a great taste in house music across the towns more popular venues during the mid-late 90s & early 2000s, including regular stints at The Arena & a DJ competition win at (the much loved) Bar Zantia on Albert Road.

Following a brief hiatus, Derek returned playing an integral part in the Groovebox events throughout Middlesbrough, Darlington & Newcastle bringing to town legends such as Mark Farina & Greg Wilson as well as a host of emerging & established names such as Mr Mendel, Kon & others. Taking on a more eclectic taste & playing to the areas trendier nightspots, Derek's versatility has recently seen him support the likes of Heller & Farley, Get Down Edits & the launch of the upcoming Electric Boogie Disco Warehouse featuring edit king, Al Kent on 8/6/19 at Base Camp, Middlesbrough.

Derek J Curtis (barebulb Sessions) May 2019

Owner of 586 Records, in Gateshead. A vinyl only Record Store. All playing, all dancing music selector from Peterlee. Deein the DEX since Summer 1991. 

Resident at "Reverb" in Newcastle, early 2000's and more recently, Resident and co-promoter of "Suono". Occasional DJ for the superb Star And Shadow venue, in Newcastle. Happy, on the dancefloor, or providing the music for the dancers!.

Pretty much every mix found on here was done via 2 turntables, occasionally 2 cdj's and lots of cursing when I've been fighting to either get records in or to stay in. Rare is it, that I've used a computer or edited my mixes. I believe in keeping the human touch!!.

On this page you'll hear many of the tunes I grew up with and loved, around the 1990-1991 mark. I wasn't out clubbing at the beginning of the house explosion - I was listening to Deacon Blue, INXS, New Order, Joy Division, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and the type of "pop" that is now, more than likely, Balearic!.

I know it's a cliché, but I like to think that some of the mixes, almost tell a story - whether in the mood they create, or with the songs and lyrics within, that are used. Time, thought and a bit of effort have gone into them, so I hope you enjoy them and if you do, please feel free to share with friends - either by pointing them in the direction of my page, or downloading and putting onto disc and listening to, over and over again...x