Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is an honorary Manc born in Liverpool who is generally acknowledged as the godfather of the early eighties Manc electro scene. He is one of the first British DJs to have used three turntables. Find out more about Greg at www.electrofunkroots.co.uk and visit his myspace page at www.myspace.com/djgregwilson. You can contact him using: greg@electrofunkroots.co.uk
Mixes
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Greg Wilson Renaissance 10
Following on from Greg’s Electric Chair debut (Renaissance #8), this is a June 2006 recording of his return to the fabled Mancunian party, much mourned since its final execution in January 08. A fittingly momentous mix with which to mark the 10th Renaissance.
Electric Chair Return pt 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Electric Chair Return pt 2: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance 9
Recorded early doors at a mad but memorable event promoted by the E.T.A crew next to a gypsy camp underneath London’s Westway (A40).
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #8
Landmark GW appearance at Manchester’s greatest club night of the past decade, the hugely influential Electric Chair (RIP). Almost like a second homecoming, given his key role in the evolution Manchester club culture during the early 80’s, Greg was welcomed as a returning hero by Luke Unabomber, and the full set he played that memorable night, 4 years ago to the month, appears here in 2 parts.
Electric Chair Part 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Electric Chair Part 2: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #7
Compiled from recordings in Melbourne (Revolver), Adelaide (Sugar) and Sydney (Mad Racket) during Greg’s first trip to Australia in Oct 2006, this mix provides a suitable prelude to his forthcoming Oz dates in the same cities, sandwiched in between trips to Japan and Brazil, all within the next month!
Ozmosis Part 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Ozmosis Part 2: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Ozmosis Part 3: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #6
Just ahead of a return to New York and an appearance at Santos Party House on October 25th, we re-visit the ‘First Time In NYC’, a 2 part mix recorded at APT on October 21st 2005.
First Time NYC - Part 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
First Time NYC - Part 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #5
Recorded at the ‘Credit To The Edit’ album launch in The Dolphin, a proper East End London pub, on July 31st 2005. Coming in 3 parts (taken from a chilled-out vibe in the afternoon, to a full-on dance party at night) the mix, which has never appeared anywhere online previously, captures almost 4 hours of the event, which was promoted by Tirk Records and Lasermagnetic.
The Dolphin (part 1): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
The Dolphin (part 2): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
The Dolphin (part 3): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #4
The fourth in the series of renaissance mixes from Whistlebump in London on the 23rd of April, 2005. Featuring Atlantic Conveyor, Liquid Liquid, Mike T, Gina Soccio, Bermuda Triangle and many more…
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #3
The third in the series of renaissance mixes from Suono in Newcastle on Bonfire Night 2005, coming in 2 parts.
Suono / Newcastle (part 1): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Suono / Newcastle (part 2): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #2
This is the second in a series of renaissance mixes from Greg Wilson. From Stylus at The Music Box in Manchester, then home to the Electric Chair, on the 14th November 2005 (a week before he made his New York debut). Greg played from start to finish, a full 5 hours in the Shack, with the opening part of the night recorded.
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Greg Wilson Renaissance #1
Greg Wilson Renaissance #1 – the first in a series of mixes from Greg Wilson – (GW Renaissance), and was recorded live in London on 27/01/2005 for NOMANSLAND (a deep soul promotion). You can find an interview Greg did with deep soul at the time here, and a full tracklisting below. As you can see, the mix is split into two hour long parts. Enjoy.
GW Renaissance #1 - Part 1: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
GW Renaissance #1 - Part 2: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
