Andy Spencer has been involved in the music industry since the late 1980’s.
He still shares the same enthusiasm and passion for house music now, as he did when he
first started playing the likes of Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley and Nitro
Deluxe!
A progression from vinyl to CD has enabled Andy to develop excellent skills on the Pioneer
CDJ1000’s, and is continuing to embrace new technology.
Today, he is arguably one of house music’s best-kept secrets on the DJ circuit, and can boast
appearances in many UK and USA venues.
Andy has attended and DJ’ed at the Winter Music Conference in Miami for the past 2 years,
and has worked alongside the likes of Dave Pearce (Radio 1), Seamus Haji (Big Love),
Sonny Wharton (Ministry of Sound), Rid Welson (Naughty But Nice), Tom Heron (Café
Mambo), Miss Divine (Cream), Adam Le Saint (Rendition), Claire Spooner (Asuca), the
HouseJunkies, and the late, great Tony De Vit (Trade).

“I have never tried to copy any of the DJ’s that I have been fortunate to work with. It should be
about developing your own style, and I have collected a wealth of knowledge about the way
that other DJ’s work. Music wise, I have always been influenced by some fantastic house
music labels such as Hed Kandi, Defected, MN2S, Toolroom and CR2.”

Memorable DJ appearances have been at Rapture in Loughborough, Club North in
Manchester, GLOW & Filthy Funky in Walsall, Distinction in Shifnal, Raunch in
Shrewsbury, Escapade in Newport, Studio 54 in Coventry, plus Tradewinds in Hawaii and
the Ferry Terminal in Seattle and of course WMC in Miami!
In 2005 he launched Funkin Good – a brand to promote ‘chunky, funky & soulful house
music’, and has enjoyed much success in running various events throughout the Midlands.
In May 2008, Andy collaborated with fellow Midlands DJ’s Alex Ross, Shaun Mynett and
James Brewerton to launch FLUSH, featuring ‘dirty, soulful, sexy house music’. This
monthly night in Cannock has gone from strength to strength, and is shortly to commence a
UK tour. Andy also has 2 other residencies – GO FUNK YOURSELF in Cannock and LOFT in Ashby De La Zouch.

“I still get a tremendous buzz from DJ’ing – from my track selection, building set lists, through
to the amazing reaction you get from the audience, of any size! Over the past 3 years I found
myself doing a lot more promotion which is very hard work, but get it right & it will get you the
right results. Ideally I would like to further my remixing & production skills, but it is all about
allocating quality time to each project.”

So 2009 is looking like being another hugely successful year for Andy Spencer – a hard
working, experienced DJ with an immense passion for house music.

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