DEC SYD Gigs + Playa Del Carmen (Mexico) & LA NAMM SHOW '24 + TNAE Vol.18 Release

Catch me spinning a variety of genres during silly season at the following venues this month around Sydney. Back by popular demand for private functions at Common’s Camperdown and Matteo Double Bay, plus Dicks Hotel (Balmain) and Quarrymans Hotel (Pyrmont).
More dates and venues TBA.
For bookings over the coming months email: djcmanmusic@gmail.com

I’ll be in Los Angeles for the annual NAMM Music Trade Show in late January 2024 (my 8th show),  and spending a week in  Playa Del Carmen, Cancun and Tulum, putting together some DJ gigs with my long time friend, Musician and confidan, Bryan Parris (Caribbean Steel Drums) – see below for Bryans impressive resume.

I’ve put together the perfect DJ crew for Quarrymans Hotel over the next few weeks, each THU and FRI from 5pm til late. Xmas party vibes, lots of group bookings but open bars to the public – 3 levels available if not already booked out.
We’ll be playing a range of soul, funk, disco, house, rnb, hip hop, classics, festive tunes and a nice dose of retro and current tunes. Come join the fun at Quarrymans Hotel, cnr Harris St and Pyrmont Bridge Road, Pyrmont. Beats begin at 5pm.

DJ CMAN in Mexico, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, 19-24 Jan, 2024. With Bryan Parris (Steel Drums)

The last time i was in Mexico was right before COVID. I did a few amazing gigs in Guadalajara the week i was there. This time I’ll be teaming up with my good buddy and musical mentor, Bryan aka ‘el rey’ – and i’m staying around the Yacatun to DJ in the vibrant nightlife that is Playa Del Carmen and possibly Tulum and Cancun if time allows.

Contact: djcmanmusic@gmail.com or Bryan directly for bookings in Mexico.
Peep his impressive resume below:

Bryan Parris
Steel drums player, from México-Trinitario.

A published composer and songwriter, his compositions have appeared on discs by Randi Paldi, Boogsie Sharpe, Araz Lawrence, even on the soundtrack of a Disney movie called “Rock & Roll Mom”, as well as his own albums.
He’s also performed and or recorded with the likes of – Eric GaleBob DylanSun-RaWall Of Voodoo, film composer James HornerJanis IanRandy TicoDelmar BrownThe Neville Brothers, Tootie Heath & Macau, Taj Mahal/Pheroan Aklaaf, Charles WrightJune Millington, among others.

That’s Not An Edit Vol. 18 Compilation:
 from Australia’s best soul, funk, disco, hip hop producers

Pleased to join the Aussie gang again for this MUST-HAVE release for DJs around the world. That’s Not An Edit Compilations have made their way into the playlists of world’s leading DJs, Radio Shows and taste-makers in all corners of the globe.

This is my 6th (or thereabouts) submission which is available for free down SoundCloud or for just $7 on BandCamp for the full 26 track volume.
My CMAN Edit contribution: a bossa-infused, trip-hop remix of Kool and The Gang’s classic “Summer Madness, a track I’ve remixed before but served it up with a few more ingredients in the mix, a fusion of genres that gives new life to this timeless yet nostagic track.
Check out the newly released compilation and my CMAN EDIT REMIX below:

Kool’s Summer Madness Bossa-Trip (CMAN Remix)