Chris Cargo

2005 Archived News



22nd Dec: Happy Christmas Hi everyone. Just a little line to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. And to thank everyone for there continued support throughout the year. Chris. 25th Nov: 'You R' Released Chris latest release entitled "You R" was released on Monday through Swiss label Kumquat Tunes. there are 2 mixes to choose from, including a slightly retro Progressive mix, and a no hold's barred four to the four pumping Tribal mix. There has been heavy support for the tune from the likes of Fred Numf, Niki B & Christian EFFE, Josi (KRecs) and Pillavin and Zimbardo. Its out now in all good record shops and will be available to purchase through download in a few weeks. Also check out the music section to listen to the tracks or purchase a copy on vinyl from the shop. 12th Nov: CARGO SIGNS TO SLIDE RECORDINGS Slide Recordings was created in 2000. At that time Belfast was experiencing something of an explosion in local production talent, with the likes of Phil Kieran making waves in the UK dance scene. The momentum continued to grow, and after seven releases, Slide began to pad out the roster, redefining itself as an outlet for local talent, both established and emerging. At this stage the Slide sound had firmly established itself, ranging from the leftfield techy sounds of Blue Noise, to the deep funky vibes of SD Grooves - all with a firm emphasis on quality, and reflecting the sounds of Belfast-based clubs. The label has gone from strength to strength, continuing to evolve and develop, and its current release Blue Noise “Nine Volt Ep” is the 21st release for the label. Cargo’s release entitled 'The Warning' should be released around March of next year. We’ll keep you posted on further developments. 01st Nov: Gig Cancellation Friday 29th October The owners of the Bentley in knockloughrim had to cancel Chris's gig on Friday 29th October due to a bereavement in their family. The gig was due to take place as part of the 'Bodyshock' night at the venue. It is thought that venue will be closed for several days. Chris would wish to send his condolences to the family. 18th Oct: Chris to play Lush! this weekend. Irish superclub Lush! just keeps going from strength to strength. Already this months clubbers have seen DARREN EMERSON, JON CARTER, EDDIE HALLIWELL and DANNY HOWELLS play an exclusive 5hr set. This Saturday though is the time for Northern Ireland's finest in the first of a series of nights entitled MADE IN NORN IRON. Resident Col Hamilton is joined by Paul Hamill and our very own Chris Cargo. Doors 9pm til late and admission is £5/free for members. More info Lush! official website 12th Oct: Chris signs track "Shift It" to Choo Choo "Shift it" is Chris's latest signing too Choo Choo Records which will hopefully be out before the end of the year. Release details will be announced on the site when they are finalised. The tune has already been sneaked out to a few lucky djs, including Hernan Cattaneo, who has charted it this month. Hernan Cattaneo Chart October 2005 1 Pole Folder - Inner Turmoil 2 Robert Plant - The Enchanter (Unkle mixes) 3 Suicide Sports Club - I don't know (Soul Mekanik) 4 Hawaii - Pure (Janicki) 5 Pryda - Aftermath 6 Sander Kleinemberg - My lexicon (rmxs) 7 Pj Davy - Bodyfella 8 Guy Gerber - Stoppage Time (Osamu M/Satoshi Fume) 9 Loopaz - Child of dance 10 Dean Coleman - Hipnotic (Instrumental) 11 Flying Doctors - We make contact 12 Mert Medeni - Synth (Dj Tarkan) 13 Phil K/Habersham (Oliver Moldan) Audiotherapy 14 Chris Cargo - "Shift it" 15 Chris Lake-Until she rises 16 BIG-Carpe Diem - Swift 17 Vinnie Troia - Flow (Pete Heller dub) 18 Hiratzka_Joe C - Show you the way 19 Kriece - Homage to fromage (Baunder) 20 Denver & Mints - Toughts about 06th Oct: Exclusive new "Chunkafunk" mix An exclusive new mix of Barry Gilbey & Chris Cargo's "Chunkafunk" is now available. This acid-electro-house stormer has been a fave of Steve Lawlers for a while now and featured in his recent Essential Mix on Radio 1. A superb remix from Ali Wells who you've heard on Fragile Recordings. The tracks is a Djdownload EXCLUSIVE (dj magazine's download website) and is not available elsewhere. This mix is not available on vinyl. Click to download 14th Sept: Chris signs to Kumquat Tunes Chris has recently signed his latest offering "You R" to Swiss label Kumquat Tunes. The track has a dub and vocal mix with the dub mix being more on the Progressive side off things whilst the vocal mix picks things up a notch or two and is more on the tougher techier side of things. The single should be released in October and we will keep you posted on who's been playing it and reviews etc. Also expect the track to be on line here to listen to in the weeks to come. For further info check out kumquat-tunes.com. 19th Aug: A Special Radio broadcast in Peru & online This Sunday 21st August Chris will be performing a special one hour mix for the Afterhours show based in Peru's capital Lima. The show is broadcasted live on Sundays 1 - 4am (Peru Time) 6-10am (GMT) on 99.1FM. For those not in the Lima area of Peru you can listen online via their website www.radiodoblenueve.com. The name of the show is: AFTERHOURS. Don't worry if you miss the live show as you will be able to download the entire mix from this site next week. 10th Aug: Movida Corona DJ Competition Sunday 21st August @ The Basement Bar, Belfast is the fifth heat of the Movida Corona DJ Competition. There are still some places up for grabs at this heat. The winner will compete in the regional final at The Pot House and receive 2 cases of Corona Extra & a Saturday night date @ The Basement Bar. Please send all mixes to Chris Cargo 1 Orpen Road Finaghy Belfast BT10 OBP or email Chris; ccbookings@firenet.ws 03rd Aug: DEEP DOWN REMIX ON ACDC COMPILATION Chris's remix of Alex Joon "Deep Down" appears on the first ever 'in house' compilation from Swedish label ACDC. The first disc is showcasing some of the label greatest releases as well as a couple of future gems from artist's such as Martin H, Hernan Cattaneo & John Tonks, Greed and Marc O’Tool. Disc two is a bonus CD mixed from selected ACDC singles by label head honcho, DJ Anti. Tracklisting: Disc 1 1. Echölab - Real Delay 2. Martin H - Bolido 3. D.T.M - Heat 4. Alex Joon - Deep Down 5. Saiko-pod - Groove Moderator (Miro mix) 6. Saronida Sound System - Dee Vee Dee 7. XV Kilist - Alfa Aroma (DJ Pow-Low remix) 8. Krüger & Coyle - The Witness (Marc O’Tools rain-man move to club dub) 9. Martin H - Liftin’ Disc 2 (Bonus CD) 1. Echölab - Real Delay (Junk remix) 2. Casey - The Plateau 3. Alex Joon - Deep Down (Chris Cargo remix) 4. D.T.M - Heat 5. Martin H - Bolido 6. Krüger & Coyle - Kiwi Rider 7. XV Kilist - My soul is a snack (Greed & Sonnenvakuum remix) 8. Atmos - Raumwelt Signal (Hernan Cattaneo & John Tonks remix) 9. Saiko-pod - Silent Running (True to Nature remix 30th Jul: Cityscape A secret weapon with a few, select tastemaker DJs over recent months, ‘Cityscape’ is a lush, tech house delight, underpinned by one of the biggest basslines you’re likely to hear this side of the next Millennium! Emotive stabs, lush pads and that filthy bassline combine to distinguish the original, whilst the remix injects that Ibearican sound, just in time for the summer. Support from the likes of Hernan Cattaneo and Tom Stephan, Nick Warren etc. Reviews in IDJ and DJ Magazine. Two diverse mixes. The original mix focusing on a very current, tech-house sound, whilst the housier, Iberican-style remix drops in perfect time for the summer season 2 more very useful DJ tools offering the consumer value for money. Head over to the music section to listen to cityscape Buy Cityscape on Vinyl Buy Cityscape Mp3 20th Jul: Chris track on New German CD Compilation Chris's single "Feel/Watts a Funkin" on Hadshot records appears on the third chapter of the of the cosmophilia series brought to you on a double cd. One cd is more progressive and the other one is more psychedelic - so it will satisfy both crowds. Including tracks from: Thomas Penton, James Monro, Martin H, and many many more. Tracklisting: Atmos - "Transmission In Vain" Son Kite - "On Air" (Lemon 8 rmx) Thomas Penton - "Settle The Score" Martin H - "Liftin" Varoman - "It's Beautiful" Chris Cargo - "Feel" Dub Disaster - "Sausage Dip" Teleport - "Pump n Spray" James Monro - "Deeper" Transdriver - "The Nutcracker" Kino Oko - "Karta Invalidia" Four Carry Nuts - "Mechanical Age" DNA - "I Am" Skulptor - "The Summer Is Over" Igneous Sauria - "Snow White" Liquid Soul - "Acid Rain" Con-Sequencer - "Miles Away" Galaxy - "Disidentification" 20th Jul: CARGO IN RUSSIA Chris's weekend in Russia began on Friday night with the second of his very Eclipse parties at club A-Priori in Moscow. What a night this was with many faces down to grind it out who were at the first event at Christmas. DJ Daniela kick things of before 3 hours of Mr cargo' s devastating beats made way for DJ Bobrov. Check the pics section for some photo's from Eclipse 2. On Saturday Chris then travelled to Divnomorsk near the Black Sea to perform at Club Kakadu's third birthday party, cued right around the block packed to capacity picturesque club by the sea was rocking to its foundations, hot and sweaty loud and clear, hopefully we will have some pics up on the site soon. Meanwhile keep tuned for news on the next Eclipse Party. 19th Jul: Steve lawler drops Chunkafunk on Essentail Mix On Saturday 17th July Mr Steve Lawler played Gilbey and Cargo "Chunkafunk" Choo Choo Records on his Radio 1 Essential Mix. The full tracklisting is below; Unknown - Dagneli 2 (CDR) Mutiny - Horizons (Re-Vox) Green Pearl - Like Me (Ocean Trax) Audio Bully's - Bang (Unknown Mix) (CDR) Different Gear - Worry (Audiofly Mix) (CDR) Simon Baker - Get Through (Infant) Unknwon - Seamrider (CDR) Atlantis - Atlants (King Roc Mix) (Skyline) Kraftwerk - Home Computer (Mute) King Roc - Pressure (King Size) Uncle - Reign (Unknown Remix) (CDR) Mono - Let Go (Rewind) Martin H - Rebels Yell (Surburban Trax) Gilbey & Cargo Presents Chunkafunk (Choo Choo) Katafalk - Pacific 202 (Mantra Vibes) Gutterstlyz - Dirt Box (CDR) BCML V's The Clash - London Calling (CDR) The Hacker Featuring Miss Kiten - Masterplan (CDR) U2 - Angles Of Harlem (Island Records) 13th Jul: Live Mix for Internet Radio Station This evening (July 13th) you can catch a very special one hour live mix from Chris on Danny Graham's internet radio show. The show is 5pm-7pm our time on UK Underground at www.mercurynation.com Don't worry if you miss it though as it will be available for download with full track listings here soon. 07th Jul: PLANET LOVE 2005 This years Planet Love Festival takes place at Shane’s Castle, Co. Antrim on Bank Holiday Sunday 28th August. Eight arenas and over 60 dj’s will make there way for Northern Ireland’s largest festival of the year. Chris Cargo will be playing under the Mixmaster Records umbrella in the Love House arena alongside DJ Sneak, Steve Lawler and the MYNC Project. Tickets cost £39.50 and more information is available at www.planetlovemusic.com 23rd Jun: Its all For Charity This Friday Chris will be spinning for charity at the Hard Beats All Day Summer Ball @ the Menagerie in Belfast. The action kicks off at 7pm and runs until 2am. All proceeds will be generously donated to the Mencap Charity, for more information about Mencap click onto www.mencap.org.uk Joining Chris on Friday will be The Interchange, Terry Keeley , S Roddy and many more guests tbc. Admission is a mere £3/4. Then on Saturday evening u can catch Chris at Belfast's V-Bar playing a loungey house set (9pm til 1am) 21st Jun: Chris Joins New Agency Chris has just announced that he has hooked up with R N R Asia in order to promote him and handle all dj bookings in Asia. Based in Hong Kong, R n R Asia specializes in booking, promoting and representing some of the best International dance acts throughout China and the rest of Asia. Acting as a link between established International DJs and top Asian clubs, R n R Asia uses its global network of DJs, promoters and venue owners to coordinate memorable club nights delivering the very finest talent into Asia. Chris is looking forward to working with the guys and off course plenty of trips down that way!!! 17th Jun: This Weekend Starting on Friday Chris joins Ken Maze @ Groovilicious @ Thompson's in Belfast for some Tech House and Breaks action at the penultimate Groovilicious night. Doors - 10pm til 3am. Then on Saturday Chris will be taking control of Rise all night long at The Basement Bar, Belfast. Expect everything from Deep bleepy House to Breaks to Tough Jackin sounds. Admission is £5/6 and Doors are open at 9pm. 08th Jun: "Chunkafunk" on Japanese Compilation Chunkafunk by Barry Gilbey and Chris Cargo has been signed to appear on the forthcoming Ko:Hear:Ency 3 compilation mixed by veteran Japanese House dj Ko Kimura. Ko:Hear:Ency 3 is the latest in a stream of mix CDs that Kimura launched when he became Japan’s first DJ to get into the game with Ultimate DJ’s Anthem a decade ago. With the new disc, Kimura shows he’s changing with the times, featuring plenty of breaks, tribal and jazzy elements in addition to classic house. He also spotlights Japanese producers with four tracks by domestic talents, including one of his own. The full track-listing is below; Tipper / Relish The Trough (tippermusic) Mattias Heilbronn / Like This (SAW) Kenji Takashima / Another Landscape (FUTIC) Hus & Ceballos / Iberian Sound 2005 Remixes (Piliavin & Zimbardo remix) (STEREO) Marcelo Castelli / Message Andry Nalin & Gregor Wagner Present Bush II Bush / Piano Track (Bush II Bush's Megalomania Edit) (SAW) Toru. S / Groovin (Cherry Boy Mix) (nohashi recordings) Kousuke Suzuki aka SUS40 / Dominate Yourself Thomas Penton / Inside Me (Sutil Records) Be Quiet / Another World (Martin H Solar remix) (SOLAR / STEREO) Barry Gilbey & Chris Cargo / Chunkyfunk One (CHOO CHOO) Wally Lopez & David Ferrero / Going Insane (HOUSEPARK) Soundbrigade / Thursday Night (FUTIC) 01st Jun: Cargo does Cool FM this Saturday This Saturday 4th June you can catch Chris doing a one hour set (recorded live at Rise on 7th May 2005). The mix goes out at 8pm this Saturday on Cool Fm 97.4 on Pete Snodden's "Source " show The show itself begins at 6pm for three hours of upfront tunes,classic tracks in the 'Soulshaker' segment your guide to what’s on in clubland, guest DJ’s, competitions and giveaways. For further info check out; www.coolfm.co.uk Don't forget too tune ion at 8pm this Saturday nite. 30th May: CARGO PLAYS THOMPSONS BIRTHDAY BASH This Saturday see's Chris dropping in to play Thompson's 10th Birthday party on Friday 4th June. The Belfast club will be celebrating 10 years of providing Belfast with cutting edge dance music. Many of Irelands leading djs have spun at Thompsons over the years and some of those who helped shape the sound of the club will be back on Friday night. Ten DJ's under one roof! the line up includes Ian McCready, Spencer, Mark Jackson,Sean McCann, Gleave Dobbin,Gavin Wilson, Jay Kay,Glen Molloy and Steve Boyd plus or very own Chris Cargo. There is a drinks reception between 9pm and 10.30pm just to get u in the mood for what lies ahead. So come along and help Thompson's celebrate their tenth anniversary!. Before that Chris will also be playing at Phonic just round the corner in the Garrick. 17th May: Chris signed track to Renaissance Recordings. Chris has just signed to Renaissance Recordings the forthcoming track Cityscape which should be released around July of this year. The track continues two 4/4 mixes an ambient version and a dj tool. Marcus James has been dropping the original mix at various gigs throughout the world including Renaissance to rapturous responses and when Hernan Cattaneo dropped this little gem at Renaissance in Zurich last weekend it went off like the peripheral bomb! Renaissance is and has been one of club lands leading brands since its inception and has spawned a legacy of mix compilations including the legendary "Renaissance The Mix Collection" by Sasha and John Digweed, which sold in access of 200,000 copies! Release date is set for July 4th 2005 and should be the first of many for Chris on the Renaissance label and with gigs at the club pencilled in for later this year things are looking rosy!!! 05th May: Chris plays 5 Hour Set @ the Basement this Saturday. Saturday 7th May @ The Basement Bar, Belfast. Chris Cargo (5 Hour Set) Chris Cargo step’s up to the Rise one’s and two’s for an exclusive 5 hour journey into Funk fuelled beats and Groove tinged rhythms. A night not to forget as your resident dj takes you on an exclsive 5 hour set. Early Arrival is advised Doors at the Basement open at 9pm Admission is £5 before 11pm and £6 after. For Paying Guest List email: rise_belfast@hotmail.co.uk or text: 07720442914 Remember to keep checking the Rise Section for more info & details of upcoming nights at the Basement. 29th Apr: Double Header this Bank Holiday weekend This Bank Holiday weekend see's Chris playing on Saturday night at Futurebeat @ The Pavilion in Belfast. The night in association with Bloop City promises state of the art visuals and crystal clear sound. Chris's last appearance at the night was in September of last year so expect some fireworks this time out. Admission is £5 and doors open early. Then on Sunday night Chris hops down to L'Derry were he joins Col Hamilton behind the turntables at the Strand Bar. Scintillate runs from 10.00pm til 1.30am Admission: £5 b4 11 - £7 AFTER 14th Apr: "Broken Piano" tops Floorfillers Chart Colin Hamilton and Chris Cargo's recent collaboration "Broken Piano" on Pravo Recordings was last weekend's Mixmaster floorfiller. The chart is featured every Saturday night on Cool FM's the "Source" which is presented by Pete Snodden. The full tracklisting for the show is available at here MIXMASTER FLOORFILLERS 8) Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Bonzai) 7) Exhibit A - G Minor (Cr2) 5) Kaesar - Nightlife EP (Voices) 4) DJ Rooster - The Meeting (Juicy Trax) 1) Hamilton & Cargo - Broken Piano (Pravo) You can listen to Broken Piano in the music section of this site. 07th Apr: "Chunkafunk" Released Gilbey & Cargo present "Chunkafunk" Label: Choo Choo Recordings Released: Mon 4th April 2005 Distribution: Intergroove Chris has teamed up with Choo Choo head honcho to deliver a tough acid House number for Choo Choo Recordings. Out now this little gem is receiving heavy support from the likes of The Plump DJS, Superchumbo, Fergie and Meat Katie! And was Mixmag's House tune of the month for March…. You can purchase "Broken Piano on mp3 format or on vinyl Buy "Chunkafunk" on Vinyl Buy "Chunkafunk" Mp3 Also visit the Music Section to listen to both the original & the remix versions of "Chunkafunk". 01st Apr: This Saturday Cargo joins King Unique at lush! This Saturday 2nd April Chris joins King Unique at the mighty Lush! So who or what is King Unique .....King Unique = Dirty House. That’s all you need to know. Matthew Roberts and Matt “Watkins” Thomas, a pair of studio junkies with a taste for bulldozer beats and sick synthesizers together make up King Unique Over the last four years their records and remixes have hit home with house-heads, nu-ravers and electro-rockers alike, being championed by everyone from Sasha to Danny Howells, Carl Cox to Tiesto, and Pete Tong to Zane Lowe. Their music has turned up everywhere from Hollywood soundtracks to mobile ringtones, not to mention countless compilations and mix albums. Their Decks’n’FX DJ sets have made them regulars in some of the world’s most respected clubs and biggest festivals, turning heads with both the music they play and the way they play it. This exactly what they'll be doing this Saturday alongside Mr Cargo. Doors are 9pm til 2am More info at: www.kingunique.com or www.kellysportrush.co.uk 23rd Mar: Broken Piano Released Hamilton:Cargo "Broken Piano" Label: Pravo Recordings Released: Mon 21st March 2005 Distribution: Amato First up on Phil Dockerty's (Futureshock) new Pravo label is a collaboration between two of Ireland's top DJ/Producers. Col Hamilton and Chris Cargo hit the studio recently and the session resulted in the track 'Broken Piano'. Both Hamilton and Cargo are based in the north of Ireland and both are key players in the Irish dance music scene. The package is completed by a new mix from Amsterdam's finest Nick K and is receiving support from Steve Lawler, Nic Fancuilli and King Unique You can purchase "Broken Piano" on mp3 format or on vinyl Buy Broken Piano on Vinyl Buy Broken Piano Mp3 Also visit the Music Section to listen to both the original & the remix versions of Broken Piano. 23rd Mar: Precious Cargo In a recent interview for Alternative Ulster Magazine Chris talks candly to Graham Crothers about Djing, Producing, Promoting Club nights and even this site. To read the full interview grab a copy now priced £2.95 from your local newsagent. www.alternativeulster.com 22th Mar: Website Downtime Due to some Technical Problem's with our server, the site was unfortunately down for a period last week. These problem's have now been rectified and we apologise for any inconvenience. 15th Mar: Cargo to play Thompsons this weekend This weekend see's Chris dropping into one of his favourite haunts "Groovilicious" @ Thompson's in Belfast. This will be the first time Chris has played at Groovilicious since his performance there last New Years Eve. It's the second instalment of the ‘Seconds Out’ series which began in February of this year at Thompson's. This time Belfast based DJ and producer Chris Cargo joins the fun, his latest project, ‘Rise’, showcases a full range of House, Breaks and Electro sounds. He joins ‘Groovilicious’ resident Steve Boyd for a six hour session of back to back action. Admission is £5 , Doors 10pm till late. On Saturday Chris stops by to Sin @ Lavery's from some deck handling duties with Mixmaster Records head honcho "Dilly". Again admission is £5. 25th Feb: Gilbey & Cargos "Chunkafunk" gets Mixmag tune of the month Following last week's Radio One play from Fergie Barry Gilbey and Chris Cargo's forthcoming single for Choo Choo Records "Chunkafunk" (released 21st March) which already has support from Meat Katie, Tom Stephan and Anthony Pappa has now been made Mixmag's single of the month for March. Below is what Mixmag had to say; TOP 20 HOUSE TUNES THIS MONTH 1. GILBEY & CARGO "Chunkafunk" Choo Choo Premier underground label Choo Choo continue to impressively reinvent themselves. This huge acid banger from label boss Barry Gilbey and Ireland's Chris Cargo brilliantly combines the current acid trend with some heavy tribal vibes and Techno percussion. Choo Choo have been putting out some of the finest tough House around in the past year. A label to watch. Verdict; Expertly tweaked, tough acid house. 15th Feb: Gilbey & Cargos "Chunkafunk" gets Radio 1 Play Barry Gilbey and Chris Cargo's forthcoming single for Choo Choo Records "Chunkafunk" (released 21st March) which already has support from Meat Katie, Tom Stephan and Anthony Pappa was played by Fergie on his Radio One show at the weekend. 12/02/2005 Fergies Tracklisting Listen Again to this weeks show 15th Feb: Hamilton & Cargo 'Broken Piano' promotional gigs HAMILTON:CARGO "BROKEN PIANO" PRAVO RECORDINGS Release Date 21st March 2005 To celebrate the forthcoming release and first single on Futureshock's new label Pravo, Col Hamilton and Chris Cargo will be doing a serious of dates around the country to promote the single. The collaboration between 2 of Ireland's top jocks is outstanding, dubby in texture the track is built around a piano. Broken it is not but perfect in every aspect. Watch out for the track being added soon to the audio section. Confirmed reviews in IDJ and M8 plus heavyweight dj support from Danny Rampling, Nick Fanculli (Skylark) and Futureshock to name but a few. The first date kicks off this Saturday at Halo (Down Royal) in Lisburn; below are the full list of dates. If you are interested in booking the two for your venue then just send us an email at this address; ccbookings@firenet.ws 18th February: Halo, Lisburn 25th February: The Gallery, L' Derry 04th March: The Garrick, Belfast 11th March: Earth, L'Derry 02nd Feb: Cargo in Zurich This Friday This Friday the 4th of February sees Chris touch down at one of the world's most famous clubs the Q-Club in Zurich. Some of the worlds finest have graced the turntables at the Q-Club over the years such as Timo Maas, John Digweed, Rob Di Stefano and Satoshi Tomiie to name but a few. Combine this with resident dj's of the caliber of DJ Go Go and DJ Nukem and you know you have the ingredients for success. Below is the full line up for this Friday; Mainfloor: Chris Cargo B.K. José Parra Geepunkt (Backdoor Rec.) Steve Active (Interzone Rec.) Privé: Deep G, Merik & G. Stone More info at www.club-q.ch 24th Jan: Cargo Guest's on Balance Radio Show This Friday This Friday at 6pm EST time Chris will be supplying the guest mix for the Balance Radio show. The Balance Record Pool Show rocks the web every Friday from 6-8pm EST (GMT - 5) at www.protonradio.com. The Balance Record Pool show showcases all the great records that Balance Record Pool promotes through the Pool. The show is hosted by Chris Fortier and Villo and also features guest DJs from around the world. The tracklisting for the shows are available at the Proton Radio web site. Click for more info Don't wory if you miss it live, as you will be able to listen again or download it from the mixes section of the site. 20th Jan: Saddle Funk included on New Intec Mix Compilation The latest in the series of Pure Intec mix cds will feature Chris's release 'Saddle Funk' which appeared on Mixmaster Records last year. Due to the undoubted interest this will cause a small limited re-press of the track will be forthcoming, check www.mixmasterrecords.com for details. Following on from the last compilation (mixed by Carl Cox) Valentino Kanzyani is to mix the latest instalment which will feature the Graeme L remix of 'Saddle Funk'. Valentino together with Umek are better known as Recycled Loops, hailing from Slovenia he is regarded by many as one of the freshest new hopes for the Techno scene. Pure Intec mixed by Valentino Kanzyani is due out in April of this year. For more info check; www.intecrecords.com 10th Jan: Cargo at Lush! this Saturday This Saturday see's Mr Cargo once again behind the one's and two's at the mighty Lush for the 1st party at Lush! of 2005. Joining Chris on Saturday will be Belgium born DJ/Producer M.I.K.E. making his Northern Irish debut. Famous for his release's under this name and under various guises such as Solar Factor, The Blackmaster, Return Of The Native, Plastic Boy …and last but not least, Push. M.I.K.E's reputation shot through the roof, and when, in 1998 'Universal Nation' took the world by storm, winning several dance awards, Pole positions in the worldwide dance charts were soon putting the Belgian dance scene firmly on the map. As a dj,Mike’s style is very similar to the music he makes, techy- edged on a progressive trance tip. M.I.K.E is at the forefront of Europe's new sound, regularly topping charts in several leading countries. For further info check out www.mike.be