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[Flash@TMB]

CeeJay the DJ is going to drop soon... as in have a baby, and therefore requires maternity leave. So The Moorings Bar requires some random to step into her shoes for a few weeks and cover the Friday Wrecking Ball.

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY (I just so know that I'm gonna regret typing that last bit).

The successful random will:

Have an extensive knowledge of all forms of rock music, including classic rock, metal, gothic, old punk, US punk, numetal, thrash, glam, hair, death, industrial, melodic, AOR, MOR, southern rock, grunge, blah blah blah...

Realise that the above list does NOT include dance, techno, indie, or any novelty records.

Have access to an large and varied collection of CDs representing each genre plus any others that I've missed off the list. NOTE - I have stipulated CDs, not vinyl or MP3 because those are a hassle for me to setup as I'm old & tired. Plus I know SFA about computers.

Be aware of the lesser played album tracks that are on par with the cliched over played stuff. For example the track "You Could Be Mine" on Appetite for Destruction (bet I catch shit for that).

Be aware that Paranoid and Doctor Doctor do not qualify as 'lesser known album tracks'.

Have knowledge of lesser known bands, new acts, and local bands. Owning their CDs might also be a good idea...

Be capable of injecting some suitably variation into the playlist every week.

Have the ability to read the crowd and respond to their needs. Planning the set list in advance is NOT AN OPTION. There's no point in scheduling "Mother Russia" for 2113:53 if the Goths don't arrive until 2147:08. Ken fit Ah mean?

Be able to continually dream up what to play next, over the course of a 5 hour period. Every week. Week in / week out. Year after year.

Take requests from the punters, this includes having sufficient CDs to find the shit they ask for... BUT use discretion before agreeing to play it. Some slapper that's willing to flash her breasts is NOT AN EXCUSE to play Final Countdown. OK? Only a loaded weapon qualifies on that count.

Devote a fair slice of air time to each genre of music. Except Death Metal.

Slowly rev up the crowd until they enter dance mode. This means entering the zone early, then sucking them in gently, then bringing out the big guns at the exact moment to ease them off the seats and onto the dancefloor. NOT playing all your best shit in the first 30 minutes then spending the rest of the night working through all 4 sides of Topographical Oceans. BTW Yes is not allowed either.

Knowing when everyone is sufficiently happy and drunk to respond positively to some cheesy overplayed err classic. Like Paranoid. The use of the term 'knowing' is key here - guessing doesn't cut the mustard.

Be able to slip in unfashionable stuff but still make it sound cool. This is very important because I'll request 'Midnight Music' by the Runaways every fuckin week.

Be able to take direction from me, since it's me that goes bankcrupt if you scre everyone away from the bar. This includes when I'm drunk and obnoxious.

*** Gee I never realise how hard this was!!! ***

Not entirely necessary, but a distinct advantage is the ability to make occasional humerous observations through the mic. You at least need to be able to say "Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the Wrecking Ball".

Anyhow you get the drift...

Perks are that we pay you for this. Seriously. You are permitted to drink within the envelope where you can still function, and on the condition that you do not become an asshole. There is also the possibility of a lift home provided you live within a commutable distance.

Age/sex are unimportant. Ugliness is tolerated within reason. Body odour is considered unacceptable - Garth. Literacy is considered manditory. Neds need not apply (now why did I bother to write that since they can't read). You shall not wear Buburry, a football strip, or Lee Cooper jeans.

After CeeJay returns there will be the requirement to cover the odd day here and there, and also to DJ on a Saturday before, between, and after bands.

Apply here or in PM.


Flash

[Ross]

"You Could Be mine is on "Use Your Illusion 2" ..... track 11 or 12 if I remember correctly. Also on Terminator II OST....

Although at least you can spell "Iron Maiden"


My laptop needs a new keyboard me thinks.

[Flash@TMB]

Originally posted by Ross:
"You Could Be mine is on "Use Your Illusion 2" ..... track 11 or 12 if I remember correctly. Also on Terminator II OST....

Ah but my copy of Use Your Illusion 2 lives in an Appetite for Destruction case for some reason. Which explains a why I couldn't find Mr Brownstone on it

So your point is only valid everywhere outside of the Moorings.

[Camie]

I would have loved to do that! My cd collection is not big enough to be djing week in week out though. Meh

[Toasty]

I would love to do the honours !!

i have an extensive collection of cd's ranging from death metal - hair metal - 70's rock - Grind - Prog - and will even do obscure out of the blue shit !!!!

and i also have experiance !

[Sue Denim..]

QUOTE]Some slapper that's willing to flash her breasts is NOT AN EXCUSE to play Final Countdown[/quote]

Yes, we'd at least expect to hear a WASP track or perhaps some Bon Jovi!


Carl.

[New Found Power]

Like Camie said, I'd love to do it, but my CD collection isn't quite that substantial.

[layla]

oh dear god, every friday nite you can hear cj say "this one's for the landlord" and every time its bloody midnight bloody music.

not that im being abusive.

[Afro Droid]

I could do it, I do Air Guitar with James on a Saturday at Moshulu, but we both have fairly varied collections and have been DJing for ages. Infact we'd probably relish the opportunity to play non-classic rock occasionally!

[Eggatron]

You should have a word with Kenny about it. He's got a huge collection of stuffs, but I think it's mostly vynil. I could well be wrong. I often am.