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DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host Walt McFarland speak with author Matt Anniss about his article in Red Bull Magazine entitled "The Birth of House Music in New York" about the origins of House Music and how his article has been used to further an erroneous myth that House began in NYC.  Includes an interview and a mix by DJ Tony Madd. This is Part 4 of a 4 part series The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artists and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks. Click https://amzn.to/3biMzHo   Join the Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music by Matt Anniss (book) Click here https://amzn.to/3tZrZCR Voodoo Ray by A Guy named Gerald Click here https://amzn.to/3nwvZbp Do What Makes You Feel Good by Ricky Inch and Carla Prather Click here https://amzn.to/3xtXIOt Shadow Boxing by Nasty Habits from the album Fabio and Grooverider:25 years of Drum and Bass Click here https://amzn.to/3eASQPd Who’s Foolin’ Who by Sean McCabe feat. Diane Charlemagne Click here https://amzn.to/3sVMHCk

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host Walt McFarland speak with Kirk Burrowes, NYC Resident and Co-Founder of Bad Boy Entertainment about the origins of House Music.  Includes an interview and a mix by DJ Vernell Byrd. This is Part 3 of a 4 part series The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artists and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks. Click https://amzn.to/3biMzHo   Touch and Go by Ecstasy, Passion and Pain feat Barbara Roy Click https://amzn.to/326u03K It Ain’t No Big Thing (2012 – ReMaster) by Donna McGhee Click https://amzn.to/3dfELqG I Feel Love (12” Version) by Donna Summer Click https://amzn.to/3uICeLG I Can’t Turn Around by J.M. Silk Click https://amzn.to/3wJPDF4  

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host Walt McFarland speak with Artist, Producer, DJ, House Pioneer and Author Jesse Saunders about the origins of House Music and his part in it. Includes an interview and a mix by DJ Jesse Saunders. This is Part 2 of a 4 part series.       The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest       If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artists and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon       Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo   Get Off by Foxy   Click https://amzn.to/3vXn6f3 119 (1984) by Jesse Saunders Click https://amzn.to/3da9g04 On and On (Original 12” Vocal Mix) by Jesse Saunders Click https://amzn.to/39jEQYd It's OK (Mike Dunn Blackball Remix) by Jesse Saunders feat. The Force Click https://amzn.to/2PytNmV   BOOK In Their Own Words by Jesse Saunders Click https://amzn.to/31pVQYA T.S.O.P (The Sound of Philadelphia) by Mfsb featuring the Three Degrees Click https://amzn.to/3m17C59 Trapped by Colonel Abrams Click https://amzn.to/3fj0aAR

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host Walt McFarland speak with JR Jordan, Songwriter and Vocalist of House Classics like Fantasy Girl about the origins of the House Sound. Includes an interview and a mix by DJ Vernell Byrd. This is Part 1 of a 4 part series.   The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest   If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon   Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo Mystery Girl by DJ Pierre. https://amzn.to/2OxU2JV Dream Girl by Pierre’s Fantasy Club https://amzn.to/2OU9PCE Fantasy Girl by Pierre’s Fantasy Club https://amzn.to/3cuv4Ds   Got The Bug by Pierre’s Fantasy Club https://amzn.to/3tjblgz Dream Girl (Acid Dream Mix) Explicit by Pierre’s Fantasy Club https://amzn.to/3bOf0Nu  

DJ Vernell Byrd talks to House Music/Nightlife Industry Vets about how Covid-19 and the lockdown are hitting the House Music Scene in Chicago. This episode features interviews with Walt McFarland of the Househead Calendar and Byrd's Nest Executive Producer Gerald Lott and a mix by DJ Vernell Byrd. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo Let's Start the Dance by Bohannon. https://amzn.to/2OuuEo0

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host DJ Lori Branch take a deep look into the phenomenon of the WBMX Hot Mix 5, what they meant to Chicago and to House Music in general. This is Episode 4 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews with DJ and Producer Craig Loftis aka The Grand high Priest, DJ/Producer Rick Lenoir and Micah E. Salkind, author of the book "Do You Remember House? Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds" and a mix by Kenny "Jammin' Jason that played on WBMX in 1985. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Buy the book "DO YOU REMEMBER HOUSE? Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds" by Micah E. Salkind at Amazon click here https://amzn.to/2PLzsGo   Please Like, Subscribe and Share   More episodes can be found at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo Devotion by Ten City. https://amzn.to/3egMp5o Que Pasa/Me No Pop I by Coati Mundi. https://amzn.to/3qlL6UX Can't Stop the House (Basement Mix) by Thompson and Lenoir. https://amzn.to/3eg1Das Work It to the Bone by LNR https://amzn.to/3rjI058

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host DJ Lori Branch take a deep look into the phenomenon of the WBMX Hot Mix 5, what they meant to Chicago and to House Music in general. This is Episode 3 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews with DJ and Radio Personality, The First Lady aka Kris Hutchinson and Micah E. Salkind, author of the book "Do You Remember House? Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds" and a mix by Mickey "Mixin'" Oliver that played on WBMX in 1985. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Buy the book "DO YOU REMEMBER HOUSE? Chicago's Queer of Color Undergrounds" by Micah E. Salkind at Amazon click here https://amzn.to/2PLzsGo Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Please Like, Subscribe and Share More episodes can be found at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo There Before the Grace of God Go I by Geno Hinton. https://amzn.to/3t8iVLd Let's Start the Dance by Bohannon. https://amzn.to/2OuuEo0 Walk the Night by Skatt Bros  https://amzn.to/3c50b8l Together Again by Janet Jackson. https://amzn.to/3bmv74X

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host DJ Lori Branch take a deep look into the phenomenon of the WBMX Hot Mix 5, what they meant to Chicago and to House Music in general. This is Episode 2 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews and a mix by Farley "Jackmaster" Funk from the Summer of 1984. This episode also features DJ David Britton and Lee Michaels, the Program Director of WBMX during the early 80's that put the Hot Mix 5 together.The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Like and share us on all social media If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo Don't Try Me by David Britton  https://amzn.to/3sT7Mxw Los Ninos Del Parque by Liaisons Dangereuses  https://amzn.to/38cGwlx  

DJ Vernell Byrd and Co-Host DJ Lori Branch take a deep look into the phenomenon of the WBMX Hot Mix 5, what they meant to Chicago and to House Music in general. This is Episode 1 of a 4 part series. This episode features interviews and a mix by Ralph "Rockin" Rosario from September of 1984. This episode features Research Producer, Jason Reagan, DJ Scooter B and Lauren Lowery, Archivist for the Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation.The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.comBe a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest If you like the music we include in our commentary, you can support the artist and The Byrd's Nest by buying a copy to add to your collection thru Amazon Addicted (Reggie Steele Mix) by Sheree Hicks.  https://amzn.to/3biMzHo Let No Man Put Asunder by First Choice. https://amzn.to/3bklXFN Waiting on my Angel by Jamie Principle https://amzn.to/3qo4Tmw Disco Circus by Martin Circus. https://amzn.to/30iMVYb

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and Artist and Music Legend Sheree Hicks with a live in-studio mix of Sheree's Music. heree Hicks is an undercover, music industry legend. She is known for her vocal ability, vocal arrangements, and mainly her writing skills. She has been in the industry professionally for over 25 years and has not skipped a beat. She is seasoned, yet fresh and current for soul music. Her personal sound is very smooth, soulful, and soothing to the ear, however; she is one of the most versatile women in the industry. This bio is courtesy Makin Moves out of the UK - For more info on Makin Moves or to read the rest of the bio go to[ http://www.makin-moves.co.uk/sheree-hicks The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

After 30 years in music, our guest DJ Emmaculate has found himself releasing music on T's Box records, producing for artists in multiple genres and enjoying life as a top tier DJ. Join us for a candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ Emmaculate with a live in-studio mix of House Music. This episode includes some explicit language. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ and DJ Lil John of 106.3FM with a live in-studio mix of House Music. This episode includes some explicit language. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

Oh how the tables have turned...DJ Vernell Byrd interviews the interviewer, DJ Lori Branch. She's a House Music Pioneer, Premier DJ and the Host of Vintage House on WNUR-FM. Join Lori and Vernell for a great conversation followed by an even better mix. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer of the Byrd's Nest Podcast by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ Peace RTG with a live in-studio mix of House Music. In 1983 Michael Jackson introduced us to the moonwalk, Marvin Gaye did a soulful rendition of the Star Spangled banner before the NBA All Star Game and Peace became fascinated by the sounds of Disco. Disco made way for House and the rest is melodic history. Back then, House wasn’t just the music you played, House was a lifestyle and Peace was living it. From digging for vinyl at record shops like Imports, Loop Records, 2nd Hand Tunes, Doctor Wax, Grammaphone and every place in between, to fine-tuning his innovative style that inspires listeners to an intoxicating tipping point, Peace is also known as the Underground Legend. His still popular Disco Definition series introduced the world to the edits and blends he is noted for. With Disco as the foundation, today his sound has evolved to include Soulful House, Afro House, Afro-Tech House, Tribal House, Deep House, Underground and Vintage classics to send one unified message: Music heals and soothes the soul. Respecthegroove The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ Stacy Kidd with a live in-studio mix of House Music. 3 Time Gold Selling Producer Stacy Kidd is one of Chicago's Great Producers and most Prolific, releasing tracks on labels such as Dance Mania, Circuit, Defected, Warner Music Group, Peacefrog, Ministry Of Sound, Huge, Riviera, Dust Traxx, Daddy, After Midnight, Moody, Celebrity, ChicagoSoundSource, Tilted, Yellorange, Kailash, Bumpin City, Basement Boys, Real Right, Dirty Muzik, DiY, Underground Trax, Kenlou/Maw Records, Camouflage, Classic, After School, Smooth Agent, Red Hot, Odds & Ends, Muzique Boutique, Rhythm Life, Hudd Traxx, Headstone, and his own Label House 4 Life Records!!!! He has worked with and remixed music for some of the top artist/producers/dj's in the Industry like Louie Vega, Terry Hunter, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Barbara Tucker, Byron Stingly, Frankie Knuckles, Paul Johnson, Daft Punk, DJ Fudge, Kenny Dope, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Derrick Carter, Bob Sinclar, Gene Farris, Dennis Ferrer, Dawn Tallman, Sheila Ford, DJ Spen, Kenny Bobien, Tony Humphries, Roger Sanchez, just a name of few!!! The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and House Music Legend Joe Smooth with a live in-studio mix of House Music. Besides writing the first House Music Anthem "Promised Land", Joe has gone on to create over 1000 songs, DJ's internationally and owns 4 record labels. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer of the Byrd's Nest Podcast by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out more episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ and Grammy Award Winning DJ Maurice Joshua with a live in-studio mix of House Music. This episode includes some explicit language. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest Check out other episodes at www.thebyrdsnestpodcast.com

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and Grammy Award winning Producer and DJ Hula Mahone with a live in-studio mix of House Music. It's not everyday that a legend in House Music discusses where it all began, the origins of classics like THE PERCOLATOR and how the world sees House Music. This episode includes some explicit language. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and DJ Craig Loftis aka The Grand High Priest and his partner in The Lodge, Tonka Toi with a live in-studio mix of House Music. Craig Loftis has been a major player on the House Music scene for over 4 decades. He started as a manager and engineer for Frankie Knuckles at the original Warehouse, went on to engineer for DJ International and has put out hundreds of songs, mixes and remixes. DJ Vernell catches up with Craig aka The Grand High Priest to get his views on the state of House, what he's doing now and how he does it. Then they give you a taste of that good House Music! This episode includes some explicit language. The music used is for promotional use only. We don’t own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest

A candid conversation between DJ Vernell Byrd and Angie Tee, Ambassador and Promoter for the Chosen Few DJs and DJ Wayne Williams with a live in-studio mix of House Music. The music used is for promotional use only. We don't own the rights to it. send correspondence to gerald@riverrockent.com Be a Producer by making a donation at patreon.com/thebyrdsnest or on PayPal