DJ FunkyBeak

DJ FunkyBeak 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🛼 skate, dance, DJ (in any order 🙃) all retro all the time🪩🎶'70s 🎶 '80s 🎶 '90s 🎶🪩 I'm available for private parties or events!

Vancouver-based retro & disco DJ with nearly 30 years of experience playing, mixing, and curating the highest quality collection of retro dance music you'll find anywhere! My specialties are:
70's ★ 80's ★ Disco ★ Funk ★ Retro ★ Synthpop ★ New Wave ★ 90's Hip Hop ★ 90's House..all mixed the manual old-school way. No "sync" button! :)

Since retiring from nightclub life in 2007 I’ve spent a scary

amount of time accumulating a massive lossless music collection, and have been yearning to get back to DJing in environments where the importance is great, classic party music, good times and sound quality over gimmicks, image construction, and taking oneself too seriously. Please reach out to me at [email protected] or message me through Facebook.

Thanks  for the great shot!So proud to be a part of such a great community of (travelling) skaters! ❤️🛼❤️🛼🇨🇦            ...
28/10/2023

Thanks for the great shot!
So proud to be a part of such a great community of (travelling) skaters! ❤️🛼❤️🛼🇨🇦

🛼🪩 THIS SATURDAY 8-11PM!🎶Come skate and groove the night away to some throwback goodness from yours truly! 😄$26 skating ...
02/10/2023

🛼🪩 THIS SATURDAY 8-11PM!

🎶Come skate and groove the night away to some throwback goodness from yours truly! 😄

$26 skating ticket (includes rentals and protective gear)
$22 non-skating ticket (spectator)

Back behind the decks one more time for the  roller jam finale!  See all you lovelies there!! 🛼🕺🪩😁😁
12/09/2023

Back behind the decks one more time for the roller jam finale! See all you lovelies there!! 🛼🕺🪩😁😁

Looking forward to playing at this amazing event tonight at  !! 🪩🛼😄😄😄
27/07/2023

Looking forward to playing at this amazing event tonight at !! 🪩🛼😄😄😄

Cannot wait to being the funky grooves to this amazing event!  🛼🎵☀️🪩. Come stop by!
04/06/2023

Cannot wait to being the funky grooves to this amazing event! 🛼🎵☀️🪩. Come stop by!

SO looking forward to this amazing event…Jacksons, rollerskating, sharing the booth with the amazing  at  …what’s not to...
18/04/2023

SO looking forward to this amazing event…Jacksons, rollerskating, sharing the booth with the amazing at …what’s not to like?? Hope to see you there!! https://linktr.ee/rollaskateclubevents

Very much looking forward to sharing the decks with DJ GrooveHeart for this awesome Jacksons-fest!! 😃🪩
17/04/2023

Very much looking forward to sharing the decks with DJ GrooveHeart for this awesome Jacksons-fest!! 😃🪩

HI everyone!  I hope you're all doing well.To all my followers and fans of my Twitch streams, I apologize for the long a...
14/01/2023

HI everyone! I hope you're all doing well.

To all my followers and fans of my Twitch streams, I apologize for the long absence from streaming. I find that as life has gotten back to normal, it's become a major challenge for me to find the time and energy to commit to not just a stream schedule, but even to commit to the occasional broadcast has been a challenge.

We live in a very small space with no dedicated area for me to leave equipment set up, therefore that means every time i stream I need to do a full set up, testing, planning music selection, etc. etc. which takes an incredible amount of effort and time which I just increasingly don't have as much of. During Covid it made more sense since I had lots of time to do all of that!

As some of you are aware, we've also been in the process for the last year of planning for a major travelling adventure which we're about to embark on next weekend, when we board a plane to Australia and New Zealand for a month! This has also taken up a lot of my time as well.

So the long and the short of it...My Friday Night Fever sets are officially no more unfortunately I'm sorry to say. 😔

In the meantime, I've noticed that some of you are still subscribed to me on Twitch which I genuinely appreciate, however I feel bad because I haven't been able to deliver on anything for the amount I'm receiving 🥺 Twitch also does not allow me to cancel anyone's subscription (subscribers have to do that themselves), nor does it allow me to refund any subscription payments that have gone through. If anyone wants to cancel their subscription, please feel free to do so as I will most definitely understand, and in no way be offended.

Therefore, I have decided that any payouts I receive from Twitch I will donate to a charity. My most recent payout has gone to a charity close to my heart called My Grandfather's Cat, out of Nova Scotia, Canada.

My Grandfather's Cat works on providing "a second forever home" for the pets of terminally ill seniors before they move into retirement homes, or pass away.

Thank you very much for all your support over the last 3 years, I can't express how much I appreciate it.

And I hope everyone's having a great 2023 so far as well! ❤️

welcome a second forever homeMy Grandfather’s Cat is a registered Canadian charity that provides a service to help seniors and terminally ill people arrange homes for their pets before they move into retirement homes or pass away. We are operational in all Canadian provinces and territories. donat...

Thank you so much to  and staff for having me play at the 1st Anniversary/Member Appreciation Skate Jam, AND for the ama...
09/12/2022

Thank you so much to and staff for having me play at the 1st Anniversary/Member Appreciation Skate Jam, AND for the amazing work you’ve done in helping to foster a fun, enthusiastic and inclusive skating community!!
And thank you for the awesome photo!
🌈

I am a hell of a bad influence on somebody…🛼🛼
26/10/2022

I am a hell of a bad influence on somebody…🛼🛼

Last night’s set is up!Thanks so much to those who tuned in and didn’t forget about poor little old me. 😇 And if you did...
24/09/2022

Last night’s set is up!

Thanks so much to those who tuned in and didn’t forget about poor little old me. 😇 And if you did, it’s my own damn fault for not streaming in a month and a half! Good to be back though. 😊

Now that fall is here I’m going to try to go back to doing every second Friday when I can, but I’ll post events on this page for each one so you all know which Fridays it will be.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and as always, thank you for the support! 🙏

Back after a long hiatus! Hope you enjoy! :)

  alert!! 🚨Before every show I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesom...
21/09/2022

alert!! 🚨

Before every show I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesome. Maybe you know it...maybe you've heard it before but never know who did it...or maybe you'll be introduced to a great classic for the first time!

This week's find is BELOUIS SOME "LET IT BE WITH YOU" - 1987, Parlophone Records

Here we have funky-yet-groovy piece of 80's obscurity, with a horn section, guitars and bassline very reminiscent of Level 42's work! Belouis had a short career in the mid-80's but still managed to put out 3 albums and over a dozen singles, including this little ditty.

Hear it on this week's FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER set, 7:30 PM PDT! twitch.tv/djfunkybeak

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Tomorrow night! 🎶🎵 Groove into your weekend with some tasty throwback goodness!! 7:30 PM Pacific, link in bio 🙃.And the ...
28/07/2022

Tomorrow night! 🎶🎵 Groove into your weekend with some tasty throwback goodness!! 7:30 PM Pacific, link in bio 🙃.
And the very next day at 5 PM Pacific, join me for an hour of freestyle and Italo disco goodness to help celebrate the lovely ‘s two year Twitch-A-Versary!!!
🌈

In addition to my Friday Night Fever show next week Friday (7:30 Pacific) I will also be playing as part of the absolute...
22/07/2022

In addition to my Friday Night Fever show next week Friday (7:30 Pacific) I will also be playing as part of the absolutely awesome ‘s Two Year TWITCH-A-VERSARY Raid Train!! My one hour set is at 5:00 PM Pacific but please check out some of the other awesome talent showcasing their awesomeness throughout the day.
We will also be raising funds raisingfor THE JED FOUNDATION. This amazing organization provides resources to manage your emotional health, cope with challenges and support the people in your life. From dealing with stress to preventing su***de, they are here to help. Learn more at www.jedfoundation.org.
During my stream, Donate using the QR code which will be displayed on the screen.
Such an honor to be a part of this!!

20/07/2022

Stop by Sunset Beach tomorrow eve to skate, dance, say hi, or just hang out in the sun! ☀️🛼🪩

Posted • 🛼💥ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT 💥🛼

Sunset 54 is excited to invite you to our 3rd Roller Jam of the summer this Thursday, July 21st @ 7pm at the Sunset Beach roller rink.

This week we are celebrating
❤️🧡💛💚 🌈 Pride 🌈 💙💜🖤🤍🤎

Groovin' tunes will once again be provided by 📀

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As organizers of this free event, our goal is to keep the space SAFE. Ultimately, we want everybody to HAVE FUN and ENJOY themselves. 😀

We ask all participants to be welcoming and inclusive to everyone, and to bring the community together for a great time! With that said, we are always open for feedback and looking for ways to improve our event. Please feel free to message us privately or come talk to us in person if you have any comments or concerns. If you see something before us, please bring it to our attention and we will be happy to assist.

We are here for EACH OTHER!❤️💯

While we always welcome and encourage creative fashion and accessories at our events, please be fully aware that any fashion accessories, wigs or clothing that are deemed to be cultural appropriation will absolutely NOT be tolerated. We will kindly ask you to remove the item(s), and or leave immediately. To better educate on cultural appropriation, please view the link in our bio.

Chalk art 💖

We can’t wait to skate and dance with all of you at Sunset Beach - Unceded Territory of the Salish People ☀️🛼



💥Disclaimer💥
We are NOT responsible for any injury or lost items that may occur at the Roller Jam event.

Happy to share the booth and the good vibes with these lovely people next Wednesday!! 🪩🕺🛼 come check out this awesome ev...
14/07/2022

Happy to share the booth and the good vibes with these lovely people next Wednesday!! 🪩🕺🛼 come check out this awesome event!
Posted • We’re a week away from our Roller Disco Pride event! 🌈
Time to meet our DJs!
Scroll to the right for more pics 👉
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DJ Line-up:

From left to right:

DJ FunkyBeak
6-7 PM


DJ Denise
7-8 PM


DJ G-Luve
8-10 PM


🌈🪩✨🛼
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05/07/2022
  alert!! 🚨Before every show I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesom...
15/06/2022

alert!! 🚨

Before every show I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesome. Maybe you know it...maybe you've heard it before but never know who did it...or maybe you'll be introduced to a great classic for the first time!

This week's find is BALTIMORA "WOODY BOOGIE" - 1985, EMI Records

Italo-Disco at its best!! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 better known for their massive hit "Tarzan Boy", Baltimora was fronted by the late Jimmy McShane and released many singles throughout the 80's, including this catchy little number.

Hear it on this week's FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER set, 7:30 PM PDT! twitch.tv/djfunkybeak

Gonna go LIVE this Friday night!  Hope to see you guys there!😄 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 😄 7:30 pm Pacific start - twitch.tv/djfunkybeak
14/06/2022

Gonna go LIVE this Friday night! Hope to see you guys there!
😄 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 🪩 😄

7:30 pm Pacific start - twitch.tv/djfunkybeak

04/06/2022

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to my 90’s set last night, hope you enjoyed! And thanks for all the cheers, support and love as well ♥️ always appreciated!

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to record my set for posting on Mixcloud this time. Damn technology glitches 😖

Will keep you posted as to when I’ll be doing another Friday again, most likely in July. Gotta enjoy our short summer here while we can…waiting for more of this ☀️ and less of this 🌧

Love you all!

Hmmm should I drop a remix of a Mel C. track on my 90’s show tonight??  Tune in to find out! 😉 twitch.tv/djfunkybeak 6:3...
03/06/2022

Hmmm should I drop a remix of a Mel C. track on my 90’s show tonight?? Tune in to find out! 😉 twitch.tv/djfunkybeak 6:30pm PDT

Just a reminder!  Get your 90’s on this Friday!!  Bring your pogs, slap bracelets and Tamagotchis! 😝
31/05/2022

Just a reminder! Get your 90’s on this Friday!! Bring your pogs, slap bracelets and Tamagotchis! 😝

Great ready for another round of 90's awesomeness, on June 3rd! The last one went so well, so let's give it another spin 🔄🕺💃
Starting an hour early, 6:30 PM PDT.

See you then! :D

RIP Fletch 😢
26/05/2022

RIP Fletch 😢

Pioneering British electronic band confirm his death on social media, saying ‘Fletch had a true heart of gold’

Great ready for another round of 90's awesomeness, on June 3rd!  The last one went so well, so let's give it another spi...
22/05/2022

Great ready for another round of 90's awesomeness, on June 3rd! The last one went so well, so let's give it another spin 🔄🕺💃
Starting an hour early, 6:30 PM PDT.

See you then! :D

16/05/2022

Hi everyone, hope you've had a great weekend! Dealing with my first bout with Covid unfortunately so haven't left the house since yesterday 😩 thankfully the symptoms haven't been too bad though.

With the summer approaching, I will be reducing my shows to a once a month frequency for the next few months. Once I have determined which Fridays to do, I will post show dates about a week & 1/2 prior to each date.

The next one will be June 10th most likely, but will confirm.

Hope you're all well! 🎵🎶

  alert!! 🚨Every week I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesome. Mayb...
04/05/2022

alert!! 🚨

Every week I dig deep in the crates searching for the lost, the forgotten, the obscure, and the awesome. Maybe you know it...maybe you've heard it before but never know who did it...or maybe you'll be introduced to a great classic for the first time!

This week's find is BELL & JAMES "LIVIN' IT UP (FRIDAY NIGHT)" - 1978, A&M Records

You can always depend on Philadelphia for great funky talent! This Philly duo started off as a songwriting team for legends such as Teddy Pendergrass, the O'Jays and MFSB before recording their own brand of funky disco for A&M, including this infectious groover with a bassline that never lets up. 🕺

Hear it on this week's FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER set, 7:30 PM PDT! twitch.tv/djfunkybeak

Back on the decks this Friday, May 6th!Please join me at 7:30pm Pacific for the usual mix of great 70's, 80's, disco, fu...
01/05/2022

Back on the decks this Friday, May 6th!

Please join me at 7:30pm Pacific for the usual mix of great 70's, 80's, disco, funk, synth-pop, new wave, and everything in between! 🙂

https://www.twitch.tv/djfunkybeak

See you there!

P.S. could there be another 90's night in the future?? 🤔

Last night's 90's set is up!  Hope you all enjoyed the night, thanks for the great support! 🎵🎶😁
24/04/2022

Last night's 90's set is up! Hope you all enjoyed the night, thanks for the great support! 🎵🎶😁

2022-04-22 90's NIGHT! Pop, Rock, R & B, Euro, Trance, Cheese, whatever! :)

*START TIME UPDATE*After realizing I have WAY more 90's awesomeness in my crates than originally thought, I figured I'd ...
20/04/2022

*START TIME UPDATE*
After realizing I have WAY more 90's awesomeness in my crates than originally thought, I figured I'd start an hour early so I can get through more of it 😁 (might need to do a Part 2 show!)

Please join me at **6:30 PM** Pacific Time!! See you then!

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★ FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER ★ live from Vancouver’s West End, every Friday 7:30 PM Pacific

Broadcasting on Facebook Live ,Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/djfunkybeak/ and now Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/live/djfunkybeak/

Tips always appreciated! paypal.me/spencerplaitin

Vancouver mid-40’s retired nightclub DJ who now plays just for fun and good times. Although I’m now entirely digital-based, I’m a vinyl guy at heart. Since retiring in 2008 I’ve spent a scary amount of time accumulating a massive lossless music collection, and have been longing to get back to DJing in environments where the importance is great, classic party music, good times and sound quality over gimmicks, image construction, and taking oneself too seriously.

I’m at my best when playing & mixing music from the late 70’s, 80’s, and 90. Disco, Funk, Electro, R & B, Pop Rock, Synth Pop and New Wave are my specialties.