Diversion ahead

So here it is, my first offering to this most auspicious of competitions. Its ticks all the right boxes for a boogie classic. But the best bit is half way through when the breakdown kicks in. And oh what a breakdown, starting with ascending synths straight into dramatic keyboards followed by vocal effects overkill with finally a flute melody! Move over Michelle, Karen's taken over.

Karen Young - Deetour

Sabotage - the lowest form of cheating!!!!

Sabotage - I feel the competition has already tried to knobble me.... not only did they send a hoodie to Bristol to wreck my motor but by causing so much damage, they have unwittingly forced me to use my 'Boogie Tune fund' to pay for it...... But fear not boogie fans... The depth of my disco will out all pretenders - Boogie Bitch Rich!

Jazz it!

Oh my days. This is fire. All you could want from a boogie record. Big,nasty,rubber bass line, cheesy keyboard and Michelle making sure we keep it jazzy. Sorry boys I've won already.
Michelle Wallace-Jazzy Rhythm

Lets settle this.

Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for the Boogie Off?
The original Penge boogie tune competion is going digital!
It began in the early hours in that ghetto disco haven that is the boogie down penge. The TI2TB crew trying to out do each other to claim the boogie selecter crown. After many disputes, much foul play and plenty of wicked music we have yet to decide a winner. Since our key members have either emigrated or are up to their ears in nappies the only way to settle this is on the world wide web baby!
So, the rules are simple. Each of us will post a badass tune, points will be awarded and eventually the boogie master shall claim victory...and his name will be stern.HA!!
It's all about finding greatness so no edits allowed, strictly originals.
We'll try and keep them coming as fast as possible so check back regularly, give us your opnions, inane babble and random record chat.
Let the games begin...

Electrickery

One of the great things about contributing to a music blog is sharing all the great music you love and are listening to. As well as being able to witter on about nothing in particular. There are a lot of people out there doing the same thing but some blogs are a cut above the rest. You know the ones that consistently unearth nuggets of old gold that you never knew existed. They do all the digging for you and save your knees the hassle of many hours crouching down looking through dusty crates.


One of those that I make sure I check into regularly is Beat Electric. If boogie, laser soul and electro funk float your boat then check them out. This crew really do excel at finding some dancefloor killers.

What am I supposed to do?

Due to popular request we are going to be releasing all the original TI2TB boat party CD's on MP3. So if your CD has stopped working then tune in for the MP3's including Volume One which was only originally released on C90 tape. Plus look out for some exclusive guest mixes from some wicked DJ's which are totally in the TI2TB spirit. But at the end of the day you can't get more Take it 2 the Bridge than this.

Stevie Wonder - If You Really Love Me

Ain't no mountain high

After a whistle stop tour back in the UK, I am now a world away from the South London streets. Yesterday I nearly ran over a bear whilst careering down the downhill park. It did not come without it's marks though. My shoulder has a massive gash from eating the dirt and I'm sure there is more to come. From speaking to the locals I'm sure I will add to my broken elbow and rib from the winter at some point this summer. So in a blatant attempt to curry favour with the mountain gods here is a classic Uncle B tune.

Inner Life - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

One crew member missing

There was only one thing missing from the 10th anniversary party. Mr Stern Funk, Tooting Charles. Original crew member. In honour of the legend here are some classic Stern Funk tunes. Including a couple of dance floor killers that I had never heard until they were dropped by the man himself. Big up the Stockholm Firm!

Jimmy Ross - First True Love Affair
Chemise - She Can't Love You
Ben E King - Supernatural Thing

10 Years of roof slapping

Its been a busy month with all the crew at TI2TB. Hence the lack of posts in the past month. What with the 10th anniversary boat party, Glastonbury and impending babies there's been a lot going on. Most of the crew are still recovering from the excesses at Pilton so all I can fill you in is the events on the Thames last month.

My own personal favourite moment of the day was playing Cutty Ranks, Limb by Limb. It was early, but not ashamed to say the bassline was called for. And enough respect to my fellow Bridge members who rinsed it the whole day. Also massive thanks to Greg Wilson who ripped it up at the after party.

For once we managed to get our sets recorded on the boat. All apart from Steve's (Uncle Biggie) which didn't record on the day. Here's the links which should be up for a while, complete with celebratory shout outs and reminiscing. What? We can't get carried away once in a while?

Jensen 10th Anniversary
Bez 10th Anniversary
Rich 10th Anniversary
Dave 10th Anniversary closing set