A Guy Called Gerald, Alicia, Total, CCL, DJ Fart in the Club, mad miran, HEZEN, Mama Snake, und Sybil

Gerald Rydel Simpson otherwise known as A Guy Called Gerald has been a long term DJ and producer in the Manchester and worldwide dance scene, rising to critical acclaim in the 80s with the introduction of the acid house scene and his unforgettably brilliant track Voodoo Ray. He has been a genre-defining disciple of that scene and arguably the creator of modern drum and bass with his creative influences stemming from ska and trojan reggae to hip hop and more, he has even done remixes for the like of David Bowie and the Stone Roses.

The beauty of A Guy Called Gerald is his musical honesty and openness, no tricks or gimmicks, Gerald came here to chew bubblegum and play some fantastic dance tracks and he’s all out of bubblegum. No software needed, he feels out the music and carries us along with him, it’s like a drug how he maintains the rhythm Gerald live contributes to an outer body experience. He was smiling throughout and chatting with fans, and producing that steady beat continuing on endlessly and effortlessly like a heart monitor on his synthesiser and drum machine, I really believe if it did go on endlessly I could listen forever.

The American R&B girl group, Total, garnered a strong reputation in the late ‘90s with several hits on the billboard charts such as “Can’t You See?” and “Trippin”, but the group called it quits in the early 2000s to the dismay of fans who were wanting more from the group. Fortunately the year 2014 showed Total reuniting for some tour dates that were a “total” thrill to fans. Total was quick to receive mainstream notoriety when they signed to Sean Combs’ (aka, Puff Daddy’s) record label, Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of several R&B acts. They also gained recognition in the R&B world when they provided vocals on the catchy hook that was in The Notorious B.I.G. single, “Juicy”. Total’s most recent performances have shown audiences that they still have the energy and charisma that they possessed over a decade ago. Kima, Keisha, and Pam convey their fashion sense on stage by all dressing in tight leather outfits that are also used as a way to unify the appearance of the group. The group is constantly seen dancing to their music and strutting around stage to the deep R&B bass lines while singing their smooth melodies and harmonies. Most of their background music is provided by a backing track, but their live shows do contain an acoustic drum set that adds a lively sound to the performance. Total is currently on a tour that is reminiscing the glory days of Puff Daddy’s label, Bad Boy Records, which features groups like Faith Evans, Carl Thomas, and 112 who will also be on the tour. Anyone who is serious about R&B knows that Total are serious performers who can pump out the hits and put on a great show.