Listen Up.
We have an army of selectas who will now be dropping live streams and podcasts, as well as going live on the digital airwaves errrry Wednesday night. Hosted by RAMONA head music honcho Jonjo & Jonny Cade – both players of Maribou State Live, so them ears is in good hands.
Every Wednesday Night
Upcoming shows.
MICA MILLAR
WED 17.08.22
THE British Soul Star of the moment. Mica has had a crazy 2022, dropping her first album to global acclaim and then announcing plans to headline both the MCR Albert Hall & London’s Jazz Cafe this September. Described as “one of the best vocalists in the UK” by BBC Introducing, the Soul newcomer is already fiercely championed by a slew of highly esteemed collaborators and tastemakers across the UK and US.
A master of her craft, we’re proud that the incredibly talented Mica is coming to take over our gaff (before she takes over the world). All power to you, Mica.
BILL BREWSTER
WED 24.08.22
The legendary Bill Brewster is a record collector, DJ, writer and Grimsby Town supporter. He’s the author of four books (with pioneering hip hop DJ Frank Broughton), including seminal ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’, and previously worked as Editor at MixMag USA.
Bill was a founding resident DJ at Fabric in London, and also ran the legendary Low Life parties for over 20 years. Basically, this man knows his dance music. He’s swinging thru specifically to run rhythm track, and we can’t wait.
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL
WED 31.08.22
Infamous sets of 2 step, techno and breakbeat have seen this local lad added to every line up in the galaxy post lockdown, even launching his own label ATW Records.
Mixmag credits him with helping to further the resurgence of UK Garage – introducing a new generation to the bouncy bangers and nostalgic feel of the 90s dancefloor.
Big things agwan! The Interglalactic one stops by to smash out all the music that made him.
Listen again.
MIKEY D.O.N
WED 10.08.22
A frequent selector here at Ramona and our sister venue The Firehouse. A real legend in the music scene, Mikey started his career at a very early age – 1986 saw Mikey and his older brother start rap group KRISPY 3 who were one of the first UK Hip Hop acts to do BBC Radio 1 Sessions for ‘Sir’ John Peel, Steve Lamacq & Jo Whiley. Since 1985 he has been MC’ing and spinning with the likes Lee Scratch Perry, David Rodigan and Dillinger, Hip Hop acts Big Daddy Kane, Slum Village and Roots Manuva, funk groups like Roy Ayers and Breakestra, and D&B/Junglist legends Nicky Blackmarket, Aries, and DJ Hype.
People’s biggest mistake trying to pigeonhole Mikey as a Reggae DJ – and they couldn’t be more mistaken. Mikey simply loves spinning great records to the masses, whether Reggae, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Boogie, Disco, Acid House, Rave, Jungle, D&B, Jazz, or even Pop music. When rocking a club from behind the turntables, or just holding the mic, there’s no doubt Mikey D.O.N. is THE force to be reckoned with!
ANDY BURNHAM
WED 03.08.22
Yes the mayor! Andy swings in for pizza quite a bit so we asked him if he fancied DJing. Obviously he said he’d absolutely love to!
Expect lots of New Order, Manchester classics and 90’s summer Jams from the Manchester Mayor himself. Bring the party Burnham. You got this.
SUPERNATURE DISCO
WED 27.07.22
Supernature Disco is a DJ Collective playing house and disco in Manchester and beyond. Dedicated to the party.
Resident DJs:
BB
Richie V
James Greenwood
Rob Jones
Adam Shelton
WED 20.07.22
GIles Smith (Secret Sundaze)
WED 13.07.22
Chimpo
WED 06.07.22
Chimpo is the UKs music legacy personified. His legendary DJ sets take in all the genres created within the UK and all of the influences that inform them. Hailing from Manchester, he comes from a long line of musical innovators and you can hear this in his output. He works as a triple threat; production, DJing and vocalist. Unlimited by genres means you can find his work in drum & bass, Grime, Hip Hop, Dancehall, Dubstep and everything in between. His authenticity is further solidified by those he has worked with in those genres; Zed Bias, Calibre, Dub Phizix, Skeptical, Big Narstie, Footsie & Trigga all count as collaborators. He has also released music with Exit Records, Metalheadz, Stripes, Sidestepper & Soul and counts himself as part of infamous crews Levelz and Richie Brains.
Jenna G
WED 29.06.22
Matt White
WED 22.06.22
Matt has been working in the media for the past 2 decades as a presenter & producer. He has worked extensively throughout the UK on numerous Radio, Films & Live events mostly for the BBC. His passions lie in all things food & music as a vast amount of his shows & films feature around his expert topics, his successful FODDER series even received national press coverage for it’s videos of Matt reading bad TripAdvisor reviews of top restaurants to their infamous chefs.
Tom Ravenscroft
WED 15.06.22
Tom Ravenscroft is a British radio presenter and disc jockey. He currently hosts a BBC Radio 6 Music show featuring new and unsigned music, and is the son of the DJ John Peel.
Having started out djing D&B and Jungle parties in Sheffield whilst at University, he has gone on to play his unique selection of tunes, cultivated from nearly 10 years of building his weekly radio show, at all the major music festivals. Glastonbury, Field Day, Worldwide, ADE, Soundcrash, Greenman, Latitude. As well as parties up and down the country.
Tom introduces quality new music to listeners around the globe via a number of projects including his regular Friday night show BBC Radio 6Music.
BLUEDOT + PORIJ
WED 08.06.22
Eggy (vocal and keys), Tommy (vocal and guitar), James (bass) and Tom (drums) are all currently studying in Manchester. They write, record and produce their modern alternative pop sounds in their student house – each member recording parts in their separate studios/bedrooms and then merging the sounds together meticulously, to form their distinctive “oats” sound.
Children of Zeus
WED 01.06.22
Manchester Hip Hop stars.
Children of Zeus is a soul project from two of Manchester’s most respected artists Konny Kon & Tyler Daley. Konny Kon is a DJ, MC and beatmaker best known as one third of Broke’N’English alongside fellow Mancunians DRS and Strategy. Tyler Daley, also known as Hoodman went from being a respected MC and actor to one of the most in demand soul singers of recent times, lending his vocals and writing credits to music from Goldie, LSB, Soul II Soul‘s Caron Wheeler, Lenzman, Lisa Mafia, Bugsy Malone, and more
Richard Cossins
WED 18.05.22
Huxley
WED 11.05.22
Chunky
WED 04.05.22
Editors
WED 27.04.22
Ruby Wood
WED 20.04.22
Ruby is a vocalist and songwriter originally hailing from Huddersfield. Her soulful voice has enabled her to front many different projects including the critically acclaimed Submotion Orchestra which she has been the lead vocalist for since 2009.
Ruby has also toured as the lead vocalist for Bonobo (live band), Nubiyan Twist and achieved a great amount of success with her 1940’s esque vocal trio, The Sugar Sisters.
A gifted topline writer, Ruby has had her voice and songwriting featured on many dance tracks, including features on Franky Wah and GLXY’s most recent albums, as well as having written and recorded with the likes of Linden Jay, Shiftkey, Alfa Mist and Jordan Rakei.
Ruby is now currently working on solo material to be released in the not too distant future.
A Guy Called Gerald
WED 13.04.22
Frank McWeeny
WED 06.04.22
Loz Goddard
WED 30.03.22
WERKHA
WED 23.03.22
DRS
WED 16.03.22
JIMPster
WED 09.03.22
On Wednesday we welcomed one of the most revered house producers/DJs on the scene Jamie AKA Jimpster to Ramona Radio. His labels Freerange Records and Delusions Of Grandeur continue to help break incredible new music which he brings to his DJ sets across the globe. Check out his show via the link below.
CHris massey
WED 02.03.22
Owner of Manchester’s esteemed Sprechen Records and A&R for Paper Disco Chris is one Manchester’s most loved DJs who graced us with his brilliantly diverse mix of records.
Will sumsuch (BBE music)
WED 23.02.22
Curator of prestigious BBE Records, owner of the brilliant Colour and Pitch Records and editor for 5 Magazine Chicago, this week we welcome Will to Ramona Radio.