Boutique Boogaloo DJ

23/07/2024

RIP Duke Fakir (far right), who was the last surviving member of the Four Tops. Making beautiful music together with the same line-up for 44 years. We salute you.

17/05/2024

Currently spinning a slice of Junior Murvin, the warm weather taking me back to Notting Hill Carnival, crank it loud and lift those legs high. One love Boogaloo X.

11/03/2024

One for the calendar, see you in August. One love Boogaloo X.

08/03/2024

Left it late tonight, but I'm currently in The Thirsty Scholar doing what I do. Playing boss tune after tune. Free Entry as always. One love, Boogaloo x

09/02/2024

Underway at The Thirsty Scholar . Soul Fight by the Medetators currently spinning. Free Entry as always. Bringing you the best in SKA, Bluebeat, Hammond stompers, Northern, Stax, Atlantic, mod dancers, 2 Tone, and more.
One love, Boogaloo X

08/12/2023

Boogaloo back at The Thirsty Scholar with, in no particular order: SKA, Bluebeat, Stax, Hammond stompers, Northern Soul, Mod cuts, Boogaloo, you get the picture..... FREE ENTRY as always. You know it makes sense. One Love Boogaloo X

27/10/2023

Stepping in at The Thirsty Scholar to save the day. Kicking off with a bit of the spirit of 69 and The Medetators - Soul Fight. Lift those legs high. One love Boogaloo X

08/09/2023

Boogaloo live and direct at The Thirsty Scholar .Under the circumstances, there might be Prince Buster, Specials mix of TOO HOT! incoming. FREE ENTRY as always. One love Boogaloo X

29/08/2023

Be honest, who is still recovering from a heady Bank Holiday weekend.

11/08/2023

Straight off the plane from Blur at Øyafestivalen in Oslo, Norway to spin at the The Thirsty Scholar. A bit sideways, zero sleep, forgot my headphones, but never too old for this sh*t. Currently playing Red Ash by Carl Bryan. FREE ENTRY AS ALWAYS. One Love Boogaloo X.

14/07/2023

Currently lifting legs high at The Thirsty Scholar to my My Last Date by Hortense Ellis; and mighty f%%king fine it is to. Spinning the best in SKA, Bluebeat, Soul, dirty Hammond stompers, Latin, Boogaloo and anything else that takes the fancy of a dyed in the wool stylist. One love Boogaloo. FREE ENTRY AS ALWAYS.

09/06/2023

Lifting our legs high at The Thirsty Scholar with some skanking Rocksteady. Free Entry as always. One love Boogaloo X

31/03/2023

Just over an hr in at The Thirsty Scholar it's time for a slice of Earl's Hammond. The key change makes me sooo happy. FREE ENTRY as always. One love, Boogaloo X

10/02/2023

I LIKE PEOPLE, I LOVE MUSIC. THAT SAID, I DON'T KNOW YOU, DON'T REALLY CARE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, I'M NOT PLAYING THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR, NOW F**K OFF. ONE LOVE BOOGALOO X

10/02/2023

Underway at The Thirsty Scholar. Thank f%%k it's Friday. One love Boogaloo x

09/12/2022

Last Boogaloo at The Thirsty Scholar of 2022 tonight. expect some dirty hammond stompers, early Ska and Bluebeat sk**ks, latin Boogaloo and a smattering of mod jazz dancers among the usual Soul and Motown classics. Stay warm; One love Boogaloo X

11/11/2022

Underway in Manchester at The Thirsty Scholar . Kicking off with Walking Down Kimg Street- Theo Beckford, you're welcome, one love Boogaloo. Free Entry as always. X

14/10/2022

Underway in M/cr tonight at The Thirsty Scholar. kicking off with Nice 'n' Greasy Lou Donaldson, and mighty fine it is too. FREE ENTRY as always. One love Boogaloo

09/09/2022

One Love, Boogaloo X 😞 Underway at The Thirsty Scholar

27/08/2022

Rudi (SKA Cat 🐾) checking out Boogaloo's award from the South Lakes Scooter rally, which arrived in the post today. Cheers to all at Ready Steady Go Scooter Club. One love, Boogaloo X

09/08/2022

To have a writing credit on just one of these.

08/08/2022

Thanks to to all at RSG Scooter Club for making me feel welcome once again. To the arse who managed to set off the fire alarm in the hotel just as I finally made it back there..................... One love Boogaloo X

The South Lakes Scooter Rally 2022, hosted by Ready Steady Go Scooter Club and the Lambretta Club of Great Britain. Featuring My World by Secret Affair. (All...

07/08/2022

A bit rough around the edges.

04/08/2022

See you all tomorrow. One love, Boogaloo

10/06/2022

Thank Crunchie it's Friday. Have a great weekend everyone. One love from the Boogaloo in Manchester.

29/05/2022

A little something for everybody. Keep on keeping on.

Boutique Boogaloo DJ - Spinning the best in Northern, Stax & Atlantic Soul. Ska, 2 Tone, Motown Classics, Mod & Revival, Hammond stompers, Boogaloo & Latin....

13/05/2022

Spinning the wonderful Jimmy Smith at The Thirsty Scholar as tonight's opener, and mighty fine it is too. FREE ENTRY as usual.