Hi all! :) Well here's a little bit about myself... I'm age 31 (my birthday is on April 11th) although have been told I look younger. I'm 5 foot 9, Blue Eyes, wears glasses (if I have too), balding with dark brown hair (hey I was a blonde when I was born). I don't smoke, but do drink when out.. love most kinds of music, but no heavy rock or country thanks!
In the past I have worked in retail at John Lewis, in various Bars such as BOOM, DOJO, BOHEMIA, THE WORKS and LAKOTA, but I now work FREELANCE in the following areas:
TV Production
A lot of 'Extra' work on BBC's Casualty, East Enders, Dangerfield... oh and BTW I am in the first episode of the second new series of DR WHO! :) I have also worked as a Production Runner on various films and TV dramas shot in the Bristol/Bath areas, and am looking for more.
Radio and Podcast Production
I've presented on shows on a New Zealand station called Radio Active in Wellington for 5 months back in 1994 and have also made guest slots when I go back each year to visit my dad and sister. I used to be the UK Corespondent for a technology radio show called INSIDE MAC RADIO, broadcasting on the west coast USA.
Sam the DJ
Yes - of course as I love music, I have also been a DJ in local bars and clubs! - you may have seen me in: DOJO, BOOM BAR, LAKOTA, BOHEMIA, THE WORKS and a few other bars in Bristol. I have also DJed recently in the USA in San Francisco and LA! I play a mix up of chill out, such as Classic Hiphop, Disco, Breaks, Jazz, Funk, Soul and Rare Grooves. 2006 see's me making a return back to DJing.. Keep in contact with me and I'll let you know where I am next! :)
Current 'POPULAR' Podcast Series on iTunes
My current series called STRAIGHT OUTA BRISTOL, all about the famous music scene in Bristol, is currently making waves and is hitting the TALK RADIO charts on a daily basis, on Apple's iTUNES MUSIC STORE! Do check it out, as it's FREE to listen to, at:
www.dsoundz.co.uk
LATEST 'STRAIGHT OUTA BRISTOL' NEWS: 27th June '06.
I will be 'partnering' with BBC BRISTOL and their website from July. Will be launching on the 23rd and 24th
July at the Orange Ashton Court Festival ! - come and tune-in! and look out for more interviews and great music from Bristol!
Pro Audio Production
I am a Apple Solution Expert in Pro Audio, and have been for the last 14 years, helping out local bands/musicians and international bands/musicians with the range of hardware and software in Pro Audio and Music Production. BTW, Didi you know? that most of the music that you hear in most clubs and on the radio are made produced on a MAC? - if you need any help with Apple and Music, then please contact me here, or via my website!
and work as a Presenter and Voice-Over
From Radio in New Zealand and West Coast USA, to Podcasting on the iTunes Music Store, I am now expanding my voice and experience, to a work field that I love! Also, did you know that I have also done some voice-overs on various international telly documentarys such as a series called ROUGH TRADES, on the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL !
Check out my website for all the latest news on me at:
www.dsoundz.co.uk
also, I now am on myspace, do come by at:
www.myspace.com/samdownie
Well thats it for now, I hope you find me interesting, and if you want to meet up with me for a drink and a laugh one night at a club / bar, then do get in contact...
Cheers my peeps! :)
SAM DOWNIE
I've posted , 17 live chat messages, and I've been spotted 17 times.
Music I listen to: All Music