Jon Langford from the Knuckleheadz recalls his first terrorising visit to the club
How are you feeling about this event being the FINAL one?
Excited…it’s going to be a fantastic celebration of all things Trade…Go out with a BANG!
Who is your greatest Dj hero from Trade and why?
Ahhhh.. I’m really torn between Steve Thomas, Tony De Vit and Pete Wardman….Having just played “paper scissors rock”… teve Thomas won, and I’m happy with that..Loved his music…funky…just how I like it…loved the dark elements in his tune selection and he’s a great guy
If you could invite any star to Trade for THE FINAL who would it be and why?
Tony De Vit…I think the answer is self-explanatory…It was his domain..I know he’ll be there in spirit as well as musically for sure
What is your most embarrassing Trade moment?
My first visit to Trade was a huge shock and a really eye opener for me…I ended up having to sit in the DJ box with Ian M because it got a little bit scary for me!! Hahaha
What made Trade so unique?
The music…the people…the atmosphere…the venue…the club…
All time Trade Top 3 tracks
01: ‘House Rocca’ – Knuckleheadz –
Tony De Vit played this from an acetate when I went to Trade for one of the first times…The reaction from the crowd still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!
02: ‘Lets Rock’ Tony De Vit Remix – E-Trax
Incredible Remix by Tony…The energy within it sums up the feeling and atmosphere at Trade perfectly
03: ‘Forerunner’ Experts Mix – Natural Born Groovers
The original was a classic, Steve Thomas turned this in to a MONSTER with his tougher rework…hits the spot everytime and the piano stab breakdown always creates a huge response.
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‘History – Trade: The Final’ is on Sunday October 25th at Egg Ldn with Nina Kraviz, Nicole Moudaber, Christian Smith headlining – the biggest Trade line up ever – and featuring over 35 DJs including Smokin Jo, Daz Saund back to back Trevor Rockliffe, Malcolm Duffy, Mark Moore (S’Xpress), the Sharp Boys,Tom Stephan, Pagano, Per QX, Jamie De Rooy, The Men Who Fell To Earth, Massimo Paramour, Justin Ballard, Guy Williams, Miguel Pellitero, Nick Tcherniak, Rachel Auburn (Exclusive Set), Pete Wardman, Ian M, BK, Andy Farley and Jon Langford (Knuckleheadz), Acidman, Kyle E, Sam Townend, Rosco, Sugabear b2b Tyron & surprise Trade legend and finishing Monday October 26th at 10am.
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The ‘Trade: Often Copied, Never Equalled’ Exhibition runs at the Islington Museum, 245 St John Street, Clerkenwell, EC1V 4NB from October 16th 2015 to January 16th 2016 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (closed Wednesdays & Sundays).
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