Our latest podcast comes from one of our latest streaming sessions when Ricardo De Funk was dropping the bombs!

TheGet Up 17 - Ricardo De Funk

I like funk music..., and nerd stuff...;)

Ricardo was brought up around house music from a very early age as his older brother Darren was already an established dj so he use to sneak into his bedroom and practice spinning on his technics 1210’s which then led on to going to the legendary club nights at Tall trees yarm where Darren was a resident playing to over 15,000 people and on the weeks he wasn’t going there he would be in Todmorden at the out in the sticks nights dancing his socks off , from an early age he traveled to Ibiza for holiday’s then he started to collect vinyl and caught the bug he has now been playing his unique style of soulful-Jackin-classic-Afro & new disco beats for a little over 20 years !  He has played many clubs bars and hotels around Yorkshire and the Uk also as far a field as Australia, Ibiza & the Canary Islands .  He has a deep love for all things house , and also ran a successful club night called LOADED which was a themed house night and went on for a little over 5 years and now the night carries on in Perth Australia as the voices of house boat party , the party consisted of guest dj’s along with bass players saxophonist’s , and percussion players .  Currently he has held a residency at one of Leeds hottest bar’s the Alchemist on Greek street where he’s played for over 10 years .  He also has been running his own radio show called OFF THE RECORD on peoplescityradio.co.uk for 17 months and has had some amazing special guest’s such as Greame park , mark picchiotti, Kenny summit, hippie Torrales, rob roar , Darren Bouthier, Seamus haji , Dr Packer, Michael Gray and many more you can still catch all the shows on this soundcloud page .  More recently Ricardo played for La Musica alongside big names such as Groove assassin, Audiowhores, Good2groove ,Russ, Danny Humphreys, Neil Metzner which was the event of 2023, then on to playing FUNK MY DISCO in Sheffield which in his own words was a great vibe with a top atmosphere [shout to Ian art Hudson] !!  Ricardo finished off 2023 playing @ the cove bar in brighouse Yorkshire along side Andy Wilcock . So what’s in-store for 2024 you my ask - Ricardo will be playing a brand new night in pontefract called Back To House with the Hacienda Legend Mr Graeme Park & Curtis Zack who is hosting the event and Dj’ing on the night 2,3,24 @ the Northern soul club , then starting his own night and podcast called RE-Groove alongside long time friend and awesome Dj Wayne Houghton aka good2groove . Thank you all for continued support on soundcloud & mixcloud  I always love to hear your feed back on all of my mixes music has always been life ❤️  Rdf

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Wayne Houghton (Good2Groove) – A Master of Disco & House

With over 25 years in the game, Wayne Houghton—better known as Good2Groove—is a powerhouse DJ from Halifax whose passion for disco and house music runs deep. His journey, which began in the mid-90s, has seen him share the decks with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Joey Negro, E Smoove, Graeme Park, CJ Mackintosh, Groove Assassin, Ron Basejam, Victor Simonelli, Inland Knights, Saison, Ron Carroll, Terry Farley, Lenny Fontana, Bobby & Steve, Dennis Ferrer, Lisa Loud, Danny Rampling and Richard Earnshaw, to name just a few.

A Pioneer in the Scene

Wayne’s love for soulful, deep groove sounds led him to co-found the Sneaky Disco podcast, a platform that has exploded in popularity, racking up over 500,000 plays and earning the respect of heavyweight DJs and producers worldwide.

Not content with just curating sounds online, he took things to the dancefloor by co-founding The Get Up, a highly acclaimed house music night that has become a staple in Sowerby Bridge and recently expanded to Dean Clough. Known for its electric atmosphere and top-tier music selection, The Get Up has firmly established itself as one of Yorkshire’s go-to house music events.

Re-Groove – Pushing the Scene Forward

Wayne’s latest venture, Re-Groove, is rapidly making waves. Built on a foundation of quality house music, the event not only showcases international talent but also strongly supports local DJs and up-and-coming artists, proving Wayne’s dedication to growing the scene from the ground up.

A DJ That Delivers

Whether he’s setting the mood with deep house warm-ups or taking the crowd on a journey through soulful and disco-infused sets, Good2Groove always delivers. His ability to read the room, craft unforgettable musical experiences, and keep dancefloors moving has made him one of the most respected names in the house music scene.

And with his ever-growing influence, Wayne Houghton isn’t just playing music—he’s shaping the future of house and disco.