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We have a real treat today. Over 2 years ago we approached one of the men who responsible for turning us into disco fiends. We really didn’t expect to receive a response and when we did we were both surprised and enthused. This man was Greg Wilson. Not only did Greg take the time to give us one of our first guestmixes but he also spent an hour on the phone to us giving us a really in-depth insight (below) into the scenes history and his origins as a Dj. Suffice to say we have the utmost respect for Greg who has always taken to time to ensure people accurately understand where these timeless tracks all came from and whats keeping them relevant.

Greg recently came down to play at one of our parties in London and has very kindly given us the recording of his live set to use as his second guestmix for us. We think you’ll agree that it cements his position as both an adventurous selector and a talented Dj. There is no tracklist for this one but that’s half the fun.

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Greg Wilson - House of Disco Guestmix - Live at Oval Space 24.08.13

Official Podcast page  / http://balance.hr/podcast.html /
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Live rec. from Savannah Ibiza 2014-06-22
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With the courtesy of Mr.@gregwilson we share this Live DJ recording 

/ https://gregwilson.co.uk / https://savannahibiza.com /
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BFMP #244 | Greg Wilson @ Savannah Ibiza 2014-06-22

Live recording from Freeze Presents Greg Wilson Summer Sessions @ Liverpool's Bombed Out Church 12.07.14. Accompanying blog post here: http://www.gregwilson.co.uk/2014/07/oh-happy-day/

*I wasn't able to include the opening track from my appearance that day, 'I Can See Clearly Now' by Johnny Nash', as SoundCloud flagged it up as copyright protected content.

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

FREEZE @ THE BOMBED OUT CHURCH LIVERPOOL 12.07.14 (greg wilson live mix)

Here's the track listing-

The Eagles - "Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy Theme" (BBC)
Beenie Man - "Who Am I" (Greensleeves)
Danny Reo - "Room Wize" (Columbia)
Ninja Man/Flourgen - "Zip It Up" (Sure Delight)
Freestylers - "B-Boy Stance" (Freskanova)
Budbrothers - "Do You Wanna" (white Label)
Funkizm - "Boogie Butt Sounds" (Reel Vybe)
Eric B And Rakim - "Juice" (Soul/MCA)
Bowser - "I Need More Time" (Freskanova)
Whodini - "Magic's Wand" (Jive)
Cut And Paste - "Let's Go Disco" (white Label)
Artist Unknown - "Funky 4 U" (white Label)
Wobble U - "Petal" (Indolent)
Bowser - "Operation Hardheat" (Freskanova)
Damage Control - "Da Pumped Up Phunk" (Afro Wax)
Double G - Untitled (white Label)
Pick 'N' Mix - "Twisted Ska" (white Label)
Artist Unknown - "El Magnifico" (white Label)
Soul Hooligan - "Sweet Pea" (Freskanova)
Will Shaker - "Made Up Of This And That" (Sophisticuts)
Star And Garter - "Blimey" (Easy DB)
Freestylers - "Drop Tha Boom" (Scratch City)
Freestylers - "Don't Stop The Rock" (Music Specialists)
Freestylers - "Don't Stop" (Scratch City)
Information Society - "Running" (Tommy Boy)
Bowser - "Let Ya Body Funk" (Freskanova)
DJ Funk Roc - "My Beat Box" (white Label)
Isunamioe - "Number 43 With" (Fuel)
Freestylers - "Spaced Invader" (Freskanova)
Freestylers - "Check Da Skillz" (Freskanova)
The Fall - "Masquerade" (white Label)
DJ Poout - "Let The Bass Mix" (white Label)
Dance Conspiracy - "Dub War" (Metamorphosis)
Ginuwine - "Holler" Strike Remix (Epic)
John Williams - "Throne Room From Star Wars" (20th Century)
Public Enemy - "Bring The Noise" (Def Jam)
Chemical Brothers - "Leave Home" (Virgin)
Blapps - "Don't Hold Back" (Tribal Bass)
Godiego - "Birth Of The Odyssey" (BBC)

Freestylers Essential Mix

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015 - - - SALSOUL & LOLEATTA & PULSE -
HOT NEW REWORK
DANCE, LIKE, & SHARE -
MUCH LOVE <3

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The Salsoul Orchestra Ft. Loleatta Holloway - Seconds (A Young Pulse Rework)

Recorded at The Nest, Dalston, London 13.02.15.

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

THE NEST LONDON 13.02.15 (greg wilson live mix)

larry june~spaceships blunts (3 STEP)

Live recording of Greg Wilson from the final date of 2016 US tour at Eighteenth Street Lounge in Washington DC.

Check out my label's music at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

EIGHTEENTH STREET LOUNGE WASHINGTON DC 07.05.16 (greg wilson live mix)

So as Part 1 seemed to be so well received, myself and my funk soul brother Bruno Aka Bombyce decided it was time for part 2!

The first hour and a bit is Bombyce with another killer set and then the last hour is me! 

Hope you enjoy :)

Tracklist is as follows : -

Bombyce Mix -

Closed Paradise - Bad Girls
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Do It Tonight
YSE Saint Laur’Ant - All Over The World
Willy Hutchinson - Gonna Party (V’s Edit)
RockNRolla Sound System - Shakey Ground
George Kelly - Satisfaction Express (Original Mix)
Jack Tennis - You’re Wrong
Massimo Vanoni - Jin Go
Sunner Soul - Fuwafuwa Groove
Dave Gerrard - Pinapple Soup
Sunner Soul - Make It Better
Ron Basejam - For The People By The People

My Mix with a lot of vinyl only releases -

The Sellouts - Hustlin’ In The Ghetto
Serge Gamesbourg - The Cool, The Hip & The Square
Corbi & Gray - Make Me Do It
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Wanna Shake
Sunner Soul - Good Time
His Dirty Secrets - Floatin’
Secret Squirrels #13 - Side B
Eros 03 - Track 3
Secret Squirrels #13 - Side A
Hot Chocolate - I Just Love What You’re Doing (Kon’s Edit)
Labor Of Love Edits - Just For You
Dicky Trisco - The Feeling Is Strong

Funk Soul Brothers Part 2

Recording of the finale of one of the key countercultural gatherings of recent times, the 14 Hour Super Weird Happening at The Florrie in Liverpool’s Dingle on April Fools’ Day 2017. The multi-media event featured live bands, DJs, performance, poetry, talks, art and much more.

Reviews:
Get Into This: http://www.getintothis.co.uk/2017/04/alan-moore-14-hour-super-weird-happening-florrie-liverpool/
Louder Than War: http://louderthanwar.com/14-hour-super-weird-happening-florrie-liverpool-review/

Check out our Super Weird sounds at: https://superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com
Stay up to date with the latest at: www.superweirdsubstance.com

Greg Wilson @ 14 Hour Super Weird Happening Finale The Florrie Liverpool 01.04.17

Full recording of Greg Wilson's Credit To The Edit appearance on the terrace at the Prince Of Wales in Brixton 16.04.17.

Check out my label's music at: http://www.superweirdsubstance.bandcamp.com

SLIDE TERRACE EASTER SUNDAY CREDIT TO THE EDIT @ POW BRIXTON 16.04.17 (greg wilson live mix)

Recording of my appearance at the 21st Anniversary of the Green Gorilla Lounge parties in San Francisco, held at Monarch 17.11.17.

GREEN GORILLA ANNIVERSARY @ MONARCH SAN FRANCISCO 17.11.17 (greg wilson live mix)

GREG WILSON’S 20 CHOICE EDITS & REWORKS 2017
http://secretlifemusic.com/greg-wilsons-20-choice-edits-reworks-2017/

Another selection from Greg Wilson, now for the 6th year, listing some of the edits and reworks that have featured in his DJ sets during 2017. Further info: http://blog.gregwilson.co.uk/2017/12/20-choice-edits-reworks-2017/

GREG WILSON'S 20 CHOICE EDITS & REWORKS 2017

01 - T.U.R.F. - Let Yourself Go (Original Mix)
02 - Adeline - When I'm Alone (JKriv & Peter Matson Remix)
03 - Bas Roos & Guy Steve - Route 69
04 - Tilman - Step Up Time
05 - Sartorial - Only Lovers
06 - I Need Someone Tonight (Palavas Edit)
07 - Sune - Rainbow Lane (Original Mix)
08 - Never Dull - Since I've Been Gone
09 - Sartorial - Addicted To You
10 - Chevals - Saturn
11 - Monsieur Van Pratt - Keep On Dancin' (Original Mix)
12 - Do What You Wanna Do (Mr. PC Mystic Rhythm Dub Edit)

Let's Go Disco Mix Part 35

Live recording from a very packed Moles Club in Bath for the Throwback crew! Great vibe, great crowd and a very boozy night all told! ;)

Tracklisting:
Horse Meat Disco - Lets Go Dancing (DFP Remix)
Chewy Rubs - Future Freak
Fingerman - Brass Monkeys
Instant Funk - Got My Mind Made Up (The Reflex Revision)
Late Nite Tuff Guy - Do I Believe In God?
Down Under Disco - Get Down
Peza - Bass Doctor
Re-Tide - Easy
The Vision - Heaven (Danny Krivit Remix)
Fingerman - The Feel Good Factor
Loretta Holloway - Love Sensation (Beaten Space Probe Re-Edit)
T-Connection - Do What You Wanna Do (Moplen Dub)
Yuksek - The Rollercoaster (Fingerman Edit)
Fatboy Slim - Praise You (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Nicky Night Time - A History
Idris Muhummad - Heaven (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix)
Sylvester - You Make Me Feel Mighty Real (Michael Gray Remix)
Candi Staton - Young Hearts (Ian Ossia Re-Edit)
Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime (Gigamesh Rework)
Joey Negro pres. Doug Willis - Crystal Lover
Mix & Fairbanks - Ground Control & Major Toms
Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning (The Revenge Need II Edit)

Fingerman @ Throwback Disco, Moles, Bath 29/11/19

Bookings: matt@thepool-london.com 
Promos: promo@gregwilson.co.uk 
DJ Dates: https://blog.gregwilson.co.uk/upcoming-dj-dates/
Greg began DJing in 1975 and is regarded as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene. He enjoyed hugely popular residencies in the early eighties at Wigan Pier and Manchester’s majorly influential Legend, having originally started out in his hometown, New Brighton. A pioneer of mixing in the UK, he became the first ‘dance music’ specialist hired for a regular weekly session at Manchester’s now legendary Haçienda club in 1983. Greg was instrumental in breaking the new electronic, post-disco records coming out of New York, a sound he has dubbed ‘Electro-Funk’.

In 2003 he set up electrofunkroots, a website documenting this crucial era in the evolution of dance culture. After a two decade hiatus from the booth, he returned to DJing and soon welcomed bookings throughout Europe and, subsequently, worldwide.

Greg was the first DJ to mix live on British TV, putting together the first UK radio mixes of their type for Piccadilly 261 in Manchester and showing a certain Norman Cook (later Fatboy Slim) how to scratch.

Nominated by DJ Magazine for outstanding contribution, and also named amongst their top twenty remixers of all-time, Greg’s remix credits include Grace Jones, The XX, Groove Armada, Bryan Ferry, Confidence Man, Gilberto Gil and Simian Mobile Disco, whilst he’s edited tracks by A Guy Called Gerald, Talking Heads, O.M.D., Electronic, Imagination and Missy Elliot.

In January 2009 Greg’s reputation was further enhanced when his Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 received almost universal acclaim and was selected as one of 10 classics that spanned the show’s near 17 year history.

Greg’s Blog, ‘Being A DJ’, was launched in June 2010 for observations on various aspects of club culture now an online touchstone for an ever-increasing amount of dance enthusiasts and aficionados.

In August 2010 he co-curated areas at the inaugural Vintage Festival at Goodwood, which was named ‘Best New Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards.

He has produced a series of documentary podcasts, Time Capsule, Random Influences and Early 80’s Floorfillers, as well as the long-running blog series, Living To Music.

Greg has given talks on music and DJ culture at a number events at venues The Tate Gallery in Liverpool and London's Southbank and Institute Of Contemporary Arts, whilst in 2013 he was invited onto a panel alongside legendary figures Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder @ ADE in Amsterdam. 

In 2014 he unveiled the multi-media label Super Weird Substance, focusing on recording and live events. In 2015, the label released 8 vinyl singles, brought together in the 2 CD comp, 'Greg Wilson Presents Super Weird Substance'. September 2015 saw a memorable Festival No.6 Happening in Portmeirion and Greg rounded off the year with the Liverpool-based celebration of the 40th anniversary of his first club date in 1975 as well as being presented with DJ Magazine's Industry Icon award.

Greg launched his Credit To The Edit club collective at 2016's Festival No.6 and since then has taken it to Liverpool, Berlin, Brixton, Bethnal Green and finally back to Portmeirion for Festival No.6 2017.

2017 saw his label host the epic 14 Hour Super Weird Happening at Liverpool's Florrie, following a mixtape collaboration with Alan Moore, who also appeared at the Happening, whilst it also saw the digital release of The Super Weird Society's 'Gone With The Vibe', released the following year on the first Substance Select 12" vinyl alongside 'The Ghosts Of Watling Street', 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and 'Summer Came My Way'. 2018 also saw the release of Vol.3 in Greg's long-running Credit To The Edit compilation series.

After a handful of further releases, the label was put into hibernation with the onset of covid. Diversifying, ‘Greg Wilson’s Discotheque Archives’ was issued during 2020 lockdown as a limited run paperback, with more books, both Wilson’s own projects and by other authors, now planned.

EIGHTEENTH STREET LOUNGE WASHINGTON DC 07.05.16 (greg wilson live mix)

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