As if it's been almost THREE MONTHS since my last update!
I suppose time flies when you're having fun eh? or in my case, a change of career. You see, for those of you who don't know, I'm no longer to be found behind a DJ stand anymore, because I've relocated to working behind the bars, instead of in front of them..
Not in a barman sense mind, y'see, I'm a manager now - I'm the gaffer at one of Halifax's newest clubs, situated above my original residency on Silver Street. Fusion's the name, and clubbing's the game I suppose.
It all started out just over 6 weeks ago, and, surprisingly, it's turning out to be quite fun! I'm up a lot earlier in the mornings than I'd like to be, but yeah, overall, despite the occasional late night, the jobs great, and a lot easier than I originally imagined.
Thankfully, we're only open 2 nights a weekend at the moment, which is great, because it gives me a chance to get used to the place at my own pace, which probably explains why I've managed to pick up the job so quickly, I imagine if we were to be open 7 days a week, like your average bar, then things could get a whole lot trickier!
This Halloween will definitely put my skills to the test though, as I imagine we're in for a double-whammy, with Halloween falling on the Sunday, there's a pretty good chance that Friday and Saturday night's gonna be mental. What's more, is I've decided to stick 2 gala events on at this weekend too. So there's the Elemental bouncy night on the Friday for our younger clubbers, and my own Cheeky! event, on the Saturday, which should keep the older end satisfied - what's more, I'm partaking in the PA too, so let's just hope we don't run out of beer and change while I'm up on stage eh?
So yeah, apart from the new job, I've not really been able to do much else, apart from work some more on the Shibden picture, which is coming on great by the way, oh, and there's a new twist to the carved pumpkins - all of which shall be revealed on Friday heheh!
So, until then, wish me luck, and I'll see you all on the other side of Halloween, that is of course, if the zombies don't get me first!
Until next month..
DK.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
It's been a while!
Hello again, welcome back to my Blog. I know it's been quite some time, but I've been side-tracked something rotten over the past few months!!
So, what's been happening in the life of DK that's so important I hear you ask.. Well, for starters, My wife's sister got married recently (congrats David & Amy!) and I was responsible for their photography, I've been playing full-time house-husband for the children who are on holiday from school for 6 weeks (a hand-full believe me!), and I've had the odd job or two come my way (a couple of new residencies and some one-off events to sort out!
So yeah, I either haven't had the time to update the Blog, been that occupied with other things, or I've simply forgotten!
Anyway, on top of that, I have some great news. After about 8 or so years, Now that I have a clearer schedule, It gives me great pleasure to announce the return of my Halifax event 'Cheeky!'
What's even greater news, is that we're back in our hometown of Halifax - the venue's confirmed for all of the remaining Bank Holidays in 2010, and there's definitely scope for the rest of 2011 too. The location is totally hush-hush at the moment, purely for non-competitive purposes, easier marketing, and because I don't need the headache of other people trying to step on my toes. So, until it's nearer the time, my Cheeky! members will be the first to find out about the event. Also, on the night, there will be no flyers, posters or any physical marketing of the night, so if you want in, you have to see me for a ticket.
That said, once our first night is completed, and the word's out where we are, then I'm sure that I'll be making other arrangements for the overall running of the event, so stay tuned ok?
In other news, I've finally begun to sort out various other projects, I can actually move in the studio now! - and I found it quite therapeutic too, I'd highly recommend anyone to spend a day or two, having a good sort out, bin loads of stuff you know you dont need, and relax in the resulting open space where that great big pile of junk used to be!!
I'm back on the illustrative path too! - since my new years resolution post at the beginning of the year, I've managed to finish one huge panoramic picture, and I'm currently in the process of working on my next piece, an A2 pencil drawing of Shibden Hall.
DJ wise, I'm still doing my bit at The Acapulco Nightclub on a Thursday, Fridays I'm helping out at a venue near Brighouse, and Saturdays, you can still find me having a mad one at Bar Fifteen.
Speaking of events, there's also scope for a new Sunday night that's come to my attention recently, if anything comes of it, you'll be the first to know!
In the meantime, keep checking back on my blog for further updates, news on any other projects, and maybe even a few inside secrets, after all, you never know what could happen next in this crazy world we live in!
Until next time - adios!
DK.
So, what's been happening in the life of DK that's so important I hear you ask.. Well, for starters, My wife's sister got married recently (congrats David & Amy!) and I was responsible for their photography, I've been playing full-time house-husband for the children who are on holiday from school for 6 weeks (a hand-full believe me!), and I've had the odd job or two come my way (a couple of new residencies and some one-off events to sort out!
So yeah, I either haven't had the time to update the Blog, been that occupied with other things, or I've simply forgotten!
Anyway, on top of that, I have some great news. After about 8 or so years, Now that I have a clearer schedule, It gives me great pleasure to announce the return of my Halifax event 'Cheeky!'
What's even greater news, is that we're back in our hometown of Halifax - the venue's confirmed for all of the remaining Bank Holidays in 2010, and there's definitely scope for the rest of 2011 too. The location is totally hush-hush at the moment, purely for non-competitive purposes, easier marketing, and because I don't need the headache of other people trying to step on my toes. So, until it's nearer the time, my Cheeky! members will be the first to find out about the event. Also, on the night, there will be no flyers, posters or any physical marketing of the night, so if you want in, you have to see me for a ticket.
That said, once our first night is completed, and the word's out where we are, then I'm sure that I'll be making other arrangements for the overall running of the event, so stay tuned ok?
In other news, I've finally begun to sort out various other projects, I can actually move in the studio now! - and I found it quite therapeutic too, I'd highly recommend anyone to spend a day or two, having a good sort out, bin loads of stuff you know you dont need, and relax in the resulting open space where that great big pile of junk used to be!!
I'm back on the illustrative path too! - since my new years resolution post at the beginning of the year, I've managed to finish one huge panoramic picture, and I'm currently in the process of working on my next piece, an A2 pencil drawing of Shibden Hall.
DJ wise, I'm still doing my bit at The Acapulco Nightclub on a Thursday, Fridays I'm helping out at a venue near Brighouse, and Saturdays, you can still find me having a mad one at Bar Fifteen.
Speaking of events, there's also scope for a new Sunday night that's come to my attention recently, if anything comes of it, you'll be the first to know!
In the meantime, keep checking back on my blog for further updates, news on any other projects, and maybe even a few inside secrets, after all, you never know what could happen next in this crazy world we live in!
Until next time - adios!
DK.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Mad March, Madder Fridays!
This snow has finally gone, converted to rain and warmer too! - I can almost feel the summer already!!
This is great for everyone, because now, people are venturing outside again, nights are getting busier in Halifax and new events are kicking off all over the place..
Speaking of new events, I did the first Friday ever at 'The Groove' (formerly Jumpin' Jaks) and what a cracker that was!! - absolutely bouncing, and a great way to kick off this Springs entertainment!
Also, some of you may be pleased to hear that 2 months into the resolutions post in January, I've nearly completed the first of my main resolutions, which was to have completed a large piece of artwork for my wall, as I type this, I'm looking at what can only be described as a colossal drawing on my wall, which, when framed, will look great in my front room.
Now it's just a matter of deciding what to draw next haha!
My music productions have taken a bit of a back seat at the moment, this is mainly due to a lot of new work that's come my way recently, so as you can imagine, I've had to give my clients priority, although, as soon as my clients work is complete, I'll be back 'on it' don't you worry!
Well, I hope March is just as good as the rest of the year so far, and I hope you're all having a great 2010 just like me and my family, see you all in April, where you can join me in my birthday celebrations, Easter, and much, much more! - watch this space!
Speak Soon
DK x
This is great for everyone, because now, people are venturing outside again, nights are getting busier in Halifax and new events are kicking off all over the place..
Speaking of new events, I did the first Friday ever at 'The Groove' (formerly Jumpin' Jaks) and what a cracker that was!! - absolutely bouncing, and a great way to kick off this Springs entertainment!
Also, some of you may be pleased to hear that 2 months into the resolutions post in January, I've nearly completed the first of my main resolutions, which was to have completed a large piece of artwork for my wall, as I type this, I'm looking at what can only be described as a colossal drawing on my wall, which, when framed, will look great in my front room.
Now it's just a matter of deciding what to draw next haha!
My music productions have taken a bit of a back seat at the moment, this is mainly due to a lot of new work that's come my way recently, so as you can imagine, I've had to give my clients priority, although, as soon as my clients work is complete, I'll be back 'on it' don't you worry!
Well, I hope March is just as good as the rest of the year so far, and I hope you're all having a great 2010 just like me and my family, see you all in April, where you can join me in my birthday celebrations, Easter, and much, much more! - watch this space!
Speak Soon
DK x
Monday, February 1, 2010
February Already!!
The snow's finally melted, the recession is apparently over, and I've finally sorted my tunes out, hurray!! - Only took me a year..
Anyway, how many of you have kept to your resolutions? Did you finally renew that Gym membership, and actually use it, Have you quit smoking yet? or did you finally clean out the garage of junk, broken appliances and leaky paintpots?
Nah, me neither - however, there are a few bits that I've managed to keep on track..
Studio work begins this month, I've got my stuff set up exactly as I want it, so remixing begins this week. Looking forward to a finished product by the end of February!
I've started my new piece of artwork for the front room, it's going to take about 2 weeks to finish as it's absolutely huuuge (just over a metre wide, and a foot deep) - its a panaramic sketch of the Halifax town centre, where most of the clubs are, It'll look great when it's done.
Flash Game and animation, this is scheduled for later this year, as soon as my other projects are done (one thing at a time eh?) but I'm still making notes and preparing ideas between jobs.
What about the DJ work? I hear you ask, well, I'm still currently looking for a replacement for my Friday and Saturday night residency since the closure of The Cell, although I have been pleasantly suprised by the support of other workers in Halifax, putting me forward for work to their managers, and potential future clients, so there's a few promising leads, although nothing is confirmed yet. Until things are finalised, I'll keep myself to myself, but you'll all be the first to know once the ball gets rolling again!
The Acapulco Nightclub's going well, Me and Matty are having a ball with the Thursday night regulars, great bunch of nutters, and I'm finally finding my feet with their somewhat chaotic music policy hahaha!!
I recently popped in on a Sunday night at The Groove and helped out for a couple of hours, that was great fun, thoroughly enjoyed it, it was the first time I'd played a club classics set in a large club in ages - it was a nice change..
We've got the World Cup coming soon too, so I'm guessing it'll be time for me to dust off the old England Shirt, dig out the facepaint and get involved in the fever that follows.
Looking like it's going great in 2010 already, bring on the Summer because I really cannot wait!
Till next month, party safe people!
Dk
Anyway, how many of you have kept to your resolutions? Did you finally renew that Gym membership, and actually use it, Have you quit smoking yet? or did you finally clean out the garage of junk, broken appliances and leaky paintpots?
Nah, me neither - however, there are a few bits that I've managed to keep on track..
Studio work begins this month, I've got my stuff set up exactly as I want it, so remixing begins this week. Looking forward to a finished product by the end of February!
I've started my new piece of artwork for the front room, it's going to take about 2 weeks to finish as it's absolutely huuuge (just over a metre wide, and a foot deep) - its a panaramic sketch of the Halifax town centre, where most of the clubs are, It'll look great when it's done.
Flash Game and animation, this is scheduled for later this year, as soon as my other projects are done (one thing at a time eh?) but I'm still making notes and preparing ideas between jobs.
What about the DJ work? I hear you ask, well, I'm still currently looking for a replacement for my Friday and Saturday night residency since the closure of The Cell, although I have been pleasantly suprised by the support of other workers in Halifax, putting me forward for work to their managers, and potential future clients, so there's a few promising leads, although nothing is confirmed yet. Until things are finalised, I'll keep myself to myself, but you'll all be the first to know once the ball gets rolling again!
The Acapulco Nightclub's going well, Me and Matty are having a ball with the Thursday night regulars, great bunch of nutters, and I'm finally finding my feet with their somewhat chaotic music policy hahaha!!
I recently popped in on a Sunday night at The Groove and helped out for a couple of hours, that was great fun, thoroughly enjoyed it, it was the first time I'd played a club classics set in a large club in ages - it was a nice change..
We've got the World Cup coming soon too, so I'm guessing it'll be time for me to dust off the old England Shirt, dig out the facepaint and get involved in the fever that follows.
Looking like it's going great in 2010 already, bring on the Summer because I really cannot wait!
Till next month, party safe people!
Dk
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2010 is Here - It's Resolution Time!!
Welcome To A New Decade - Time To Get Organised!
Quit Smoking, Don't Drink As much, Lose Weight, Find A Girlfriend/Boyfriend, Get A Life..
I'm sure these are some resolutions which have been made, and probably broken already. I for one, am a habitual resolution breaker myself, so this year I decided to push the envelope a little fuirther, being a new decade and all that..
This is because I'm spurred on a bit by the fact that I was actually quite organised for the first time ever in my life last year, having actually achieved quite a few of my past-yearly goals, so I'm now a believer of the old 'you can do anything if you put your mind to it' scenario.
"So if you're gonna do it, you may as well dive in head first and go for broke.." I'm currently thinking, so with that in mind, my resolutions for this year are (in no particular order) :
Write, and actually complete a game..
Procrastination has always been my weakness, more so, in the world of game development. I've written so many briefs, sketched so many ideas and planned so many scenarios, but this year, I really must get something out there, uploaded and actually played. For once.
Get back into creating artwork:
I've been a keen artist all my life, although my creative side was beginning to dwindle as I started clubbing more, I think that it's time I put a really thoughtful gift from my wife (an art set, with easel..) to use, and start sketching again.
Music is my life, so why not make music?
It's been said over and over again, I started last year, and again, I stopped - so this year, it's time to really get to work on my musical projects, the studio's ready, the kids are outta the way this year at school, so I really do think that it's about time I dusted off the Korg, sat down and get some material put together..
Animation..
As with the Game resolution, I'm thinking of killing a few birds with one stone by incorporating my music, animation and game creating resolutions into one big project..
Sort those MP3s out for Christ's sake!!
This is actually last years resolution, and I'm still on with it!! - it's probably the only one I've stuck to, it's simply taken me all year to do it haha!
Stop Drinking.
Yeah right, like that's ever gonna happen..
What have you guys got in mind? - let me know eh?
Happy New Year Everyone!
DK x
Quit Smoking, Don't Drink As much, Lose Weight, Find A Girlfriend/Boyfriend, Get A Life..
I'm sure these are some resolutions which have been made, and probably broken already. I for one, am a habitual resolution breaker myself, so this year I decided to push the envelope a little fuirther, being a new decade and all that..
This is because I'm spurred on a bit by the fact that I was actually quite organised for the first time ever in my life last year, having actually achieved quite a few of my past-yearly goals, so I'm now a believer of the old 'you can do anything if you put your mind to it' scenario.
"So if you're gonna do it, you may as well dive in head first and go for broke.." I'm currently thinking, so with that in mind, my resolutions for this year are (in no particular order) :
Write, and actually complete a game..
Procrastination has always been my weakness, more so, in the world of game development. I've written so many briefs, sketched so many ideas and planned so many scenarios, but this year, I really must get something out there, uploaded and actually played. For once.
Get back into creating artwork:
I've been a keen artist all my life, although my creative side was beginning to dwindle as I started clubbing more, I think that it's time I put a really thoughtful gift from my wife (an art set, with easel..) to use, and start sketching again.
Music is my life, so why not make music?
It's been said over and over again, I started last year, and again, I stopped - so this year, it's time to really get to work on my musical projects, the studio's ready, the kids are outta the way this year at school, so I really do think that it's about time I dusted off the Korg, sat down and get some material put together..
Animation..
As with the Game resolution, I'm thinking of killing a few birds with one stone by incorporating my music, animation and game creating resolutions into one big project..
Sort those MP3s out for Christ's sake!!
This is actually last years resolution, and I'm still on with it!! - it's probably the only one I've stuck to, it's simply taken me all year to do it haha!
Stop Drinking.
Yeah right, like that's ever gonna happen..
What have you guys got in mind? - let me know eh?
Happy New Year Everyone!
DK x
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