Neil Hood

28/03/2023

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31/12/2022

Pleased to share that our new track Rock The Party is coming out on the 27th of January on Trick!

The track has had some amazing support from Patrick Topping, Will Atkinson, Hannah Laing, Schak, David Rust & Shugz to name a few.

There was going to be a delay in the release due to the rap we 1st used so we suggested to Patrick getting legendary MC MC Finchy to redo the vocal. With Patrick being a fan of his like we are he was keen to have him on the track & we're buzzing to have him on our 1st original release!

Rave Trax "Rock The Party" Feat MC Finchy out on 27th of January on Trick ⚡️ !

23/12/2022

Set Times for Cream at SWG3 on Boxing Day - looking forward to playing another bk2bk with Michael Paterson ! Also playing the August House all dayer before which is the ideal pre party.

Tickets available for both via Skiddle

16/12/2022

Had a few messages about when the next Mera Peaks night is going to be & what's happening with the audio from the 1st one:

Couple questions

Would people prefer the next night 7.30pm till midnight? We're all a wee bit older & have commitments 😂 - if I get a lot of yes replies I'll sort

We might put the audio on a USB + other mixes from me & Dj Stuart Mclean - is thus of any interest?

Cheers

Hoody x

05/12/2022

Got some really exciting gigs coming up over the next few weeks & in to 2023 starting with this cracker. Bk2Bk with my brother Mick Fae The Toon!

Tickets here:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/SWG3/Cream-Boxing-Day/36195954/

There's also an all dayer & August House on Mitchell Lane which is the ideal pre party - full line up & details up this week 🔥

28/11/2022

Our 1st gig as Rave Trax is supporting Ben Hemsley at the iconic Fubar in Stirling on the 27th of January, great way to start the year !

Sign up for presale tickets here

http://eepurl.com/h_TzRz

04/11/2022

My Podcast with Gary McF has had 3000 plays in just a week. Big thanks to everyone who's listened & got in touch saying how much they enjoyed it, you can listen on the link below if you haven't already

Listen to On The Record With Gary McF - October 2022 by Neil Hood on
https://on.soundcloud.com/iGrLH

31/10/2022

Few snaps from the 1st Mera Peaks & Bouncy Beats on Saturday - pretty much everyone who came along had a Berghaus, Trackie Or Slasher Hat on 🤣

Big thanks to everybody who came along - the atmosphere & music was amazing!

Already planning the next 1, full details coming soon!

29/10/2022

The Venue have advised there's 10 tickets on the door for tonight - 1st come 1st served

They've also stocked up with cases & cases of H***h for the occasion 🤣

Doors open at 10.30, get down early!

29/10/2022

Tonight's outfit sorted, already had people sending me their full Kappa trackies, glow sticks & white gloves this morning 🤣

Mera Peaks & Bouncy Beats - myself & Stu McLean playing all the tunes from the 90s + Clarkie on the mic!

Honestly can't wait for this, if you got a ticket I'll see you tonight!

28/10/2022

My Podcast with Gary McF is up on Soundcloud if anyone fancies a listen. Was class talking to him about growing up in the scheme and how he got in to PCDJ'ing at 1st, stopped it for a good while & then learned how to DJ properly after an invite from Paul Zitkus (who he thought was tying to selling him tickets at 1st 😂) to then playing all over the UK & parts of Europe with Paul's massive I Am A Raver Brand.

Huge thanks for Gary for coming on - Novembers guest will be announced soon!

Listen to On The Record With Gary McF - October 2022 by Neil Hood on

Here's my interview with the PCDJ legend & I am a raver residentnGary McF - was class to chat to him about growing up in the scheme, how he got in to PCDJ'ing and how big it was back in the day and of

27/10/2022

Boxing Day at SWG3 is looking unreal as Colours bring iconic brand Cream to Glasgow! Huge line up including Paul Van Dyk, Felix Da Housecat, Guisseppe Ottavianni Shugz Music + lots more!

Tickets

https://bit.ly/CreamBoxingDaySwg3

26/10/2022

had a few messages about Saturday:

● There is no pay on the door, no guest list - the event is completely sold out so if you don't have a ticket please don't come to the venue.

● Doors open at 10.30, please have your ticket on your phone or printed off when arriving

● As advertised, wearing tracksuits, hats, Berghaus etc is allowed as is football tops minus Celtic/Rangers - if you wear one of these and don't cover it up you'll be asked to leave

● The Venue is beneath Hummingbird on Bath Street, there will be a steward on the entrance to it - you don't need to enter via Hummingbird

● Hummingbird has it's own Halloween event on so we're unable to sort a pre party but are in talks with them about sorting it for the next event.

really looking forward to seeing everyone in their best 90's gear and of course playing tunes from the days of the unders, see you all Saturday!

20/10/2022

Looking forward to going bk2bk again with my mate Big Mick Fae The Toon at the massive Cream Boxing Day Special at SWG3. Tickets on sale tomorrow!

19/10/2022

Myself & Gemmell have a Guest Mix on the GBX this Saturday as our Rave Trax alias - Class being able to send George 1 in with 3 of our own productions on it including our new track "Rock The Party" which will be the 1st chance to hear it in full (unless you were at Trancefest on Saturday 👀)

Cheers as always to Geo & Ellene for having us on, make sure you check it out!

19/10/2022

Looking forward to being back at the Radisson Red Rooftop to play some tunes for Cassi at her Misberavin event next Sunday.

Still some tickets available get them on the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/misberavin-on-the-rooftop-tickets-429004342537?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

18/10/2022

Few people asking if there's pay on the door

No pay on the door
No guest list
If you haven't got a ticket, don't come to the venue, just make sure you get a ticket for the next 1 ;)

For those who got a ticket, doors open 10.30 sharp, last entry 1am - see you a week on Saturday!

16/10/2022

Would love 1 more Sunday night in here!

The excitement going up the stairs, in to the room on the left for a few drinks then through to the main room (the heat would literally hit you as you walked in) Vance is playing The Rez Q mix of "Your Shining" & you know he's gonna play anthem after anthem for the next few hours including:

Kicking in the beachball
Like a dream
Heartbeatz
Tribal Church
Just a little bit of love
Little Bird
Camisra Vs Lizard
Run DMC Vs Snap
Tutti Frutti
Brass Disc
Thriller

What an era & what a club, Vicky's Sundays were iconic ❤️

15/10/2022

Sold out in a week, see you all on the 29th!

14/10/2022

My On The Record Podcast returns this month when I'll be joined by one of the OG's of the PCDJ Era & I Am A Raver resident Gary McF - full interview will be available on my Soundcloud from Friday the 28th of October. Looking forward to having a sit down with Gary next week & talking about back in the day & of course what he's currently up to.

13/10/2022

Q-Tex performing "The Power Of Love" at what I think was an Under 18's event at the Tunnel in Glasgow. Gillian Tennant's vocals are incredible in this, what a singer !

Simply one of THE most AWESOME tracks EVER, Power of Love, by Q-Tex, performed at The Tunnel night club near Glasgow Central Railway Station, some time in 1995.

11/10/2022

I recorded this last year, mix of some of my favourite tunes from the Bonkers albums (even attempted an intro like on Hixxy's mix on Bonkers 2 🤣)

Listen to The Best Of Bonkers - Part One by Neil Hood on

1 Hour of my favourite tunes from the massive Bonkers CD's from back in the day :)

10/10/2022

Crazy to think this album came out 26 years ago! Like thousands of others, this album was what started my obsession with not just Happy Hardcore but dance music in general. Hixxy's mix on CD1 is still 1 of the best mixes I've ever heard.

Saturday 29th of October myself & Stu McLean are going bk2bk for 4.5 hours playing all the classics from not only this album but the era in general. 80% of tickets now sold so get yours while you still can (link in comments)

09/10/2022

Just got myself this belter for this at the end of the month 🔥🤣

80% of tickets sold, get yours while you can

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Diskoteka/Mera-Peaks--Bouncy-Beats/36188489/?sktag=14829&skcampaign=onegigSK

07/10/2022

Just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who's liked, shared, commented & messaged about the night on the 29th - so pleased that so many of you like & get what it is we're doing!

Really looking forward to playing stuff like Raver Baby, Shooting Star, Now is the time, Play the game & Bad mo********er man with everyone in their best Trackie Or Berghaus 🤣

45% of tickets are already away so if you're thinking about getting 1 do it now before it's too late!

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Diskoteka/Mera-Peaks--Bouncy-Beats/36188489/

06/10/2022

Had a few people asking where the Diskoteka is - it's beneath Hummingbird on Bath Street - really intimate & cool space perfect for what's happening on the 29th of October!

25% off tickets already away yesterday, get your Berghaus or Kappa Trackie out the cupboard & get yourself a ticket here

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Diskoteka/Mera-Peaks--Bouncy-Beats/36188489/

05/10/2022

Mera Peaks & Bouncy Beats!

A night to celebrate the music & culture from Glasgow's iconic under 18 raves in the 90's! With it being at Halloween, wearing the following is encouraged

Berghaus
Spray Way
Helly Hansen
Trackies - Kappa - Lacoste - Nike Etc! (socks over the trackies!)
Slasher Hats/Flame Hats/Game Hats
Kickers - Rockports
Scrunchies
Versace Blue/Pink Jeans

We'll also have Buckfast & Mad Dog Cocktails behind the bar!

Myself & Stuart Mclean going bk2bk for 4.5 hours playing all the anthems, hosted by MC Clarkie ! Tickets only £5 via Skiddle:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Diskoteka/Mera-Peaks--Bouncy-Beats/36188489/

27/09/2022

If you're a fan of the music & culture of Glasgow's iconic under 18 raves in the 90's then keep Saturday the 29th of October free.

Tickets

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/Diskoteka/Mera-Peaks--Bouncy-Beats/36188489/

25/09/2022

My show on Groove City Radio tonight is a replay of arguably my most popular show to date, The 2 hour Archaos Special I did in March with Clarkie. It's the show most people got in touch about & also the most listed to on the Groove City Soundcloud page.

There's a reason why I've decided to do this, if you're a fan of the music & culture from Glasgow's iconic under 18 raves in the 90s, keep Saturday the 29th of October free, full details coming soon 😀

6pm till 8pm tonight, listen via the link below

bit.ly/GROOVECITY2

17/09/2022

WE'RE NUMBER 1!

Can't actually believe it but after a week of release we're top of the Beatport Hard Dance top 100!

Huge thank you again to Patrick Topping & Airwolf Paradise for all their support with the remix, all the DJs who've been playing it & of course to everyone who's bought a copy ❤️

This is fu**in mad 🤯

15/09/2022

We're up to number 2 in the Beatport Hard Dance top 100! Huge thanks to everyone who's got a copy so far we appreciate it 🙏❤️

If you haven't got your copy yet get it here

https://www.beatport.com/track/dont-hurt-me-baby/16892775

02/09/2022

A few months ago, myself & Ian Gemmell started making music under the name Rave Trax. 1st track we decided to do was a remix of the massive "Don't Hurt Me Baby" by Airwolf Paradise. We sent it to Patrick Topping who loved it, so much so he sent it to Ministry Of Sound who have now signed it as an official remix.

Myself & Gemmell are absolutely buzzing, the release date will be confirmed in the next few days. Just want to thank Patrick & Airwolf for getting behind the remix as soon as we sent it, Will Atkinson & David Rust for playing it at some huge gigs for us over the past few weeks, Jill for putting up with me & Gemmell making a racket every Thursday night & Watson Bakers in Govan who's incredible pies fueled our production sessions every week 🤣

If you've not heard our remix yet, check it on Soundcloud

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/ApbLe

23/08/2022

Hard one as Glasgow had so many amazing clubs that are no longer here!

Archaos/Bonkers/Vickys - any 1 of them would do for me!

04/08/2022

I played 2 hours of Hiphop & RnB at my residency at the Oran Mor on Saturday night which I recored & put on my Soundcloud if anyone fancies a listen

Tracklist

Mary J Blige - Family Affair
Drake - Tootsie Slide
TLC - No Scrubs
OutKast - Ms Jackson
50 Cent Feat Neyo - Have a baby by me
Warren G Feat Nate Dogg - Regulate
Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack
Notorious B.I.G - Juicy
Mario Winans - I Don't wanna know
Lauren Hill -Doo W*p (that thing)
Brandy & Monika - The boy is mine (LNTG Edit)
LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody
The XX Vs Aaliyah edit
Limidee Feat Bustah - I'll never leave you
Faith Evans - Love like this before
Mariah Carey - Fantasy
Kayne Vs The Bee Gee's Edit
Justin Trousersnake - Rock your body
Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
Neyo - Because of you
Discotron - Slicker than your average
Janet Jackson - Rnb Ju**ie (Mark E Edit)
Moodymann - People
Marlon Hoffstadt - Shake That
Pharrell - Frontin' - Disclosure Edit
Wu Tang - Gravel Pit (Freejak Edit)
Marvin Gaye - Through the grapvine
Nelly Futardo & Timbaland - Promiscuous
Beyonce - Break my soul

Decided to play 2 hours of Hiphop & Rnb at my residency at the Oran Mor in Glasgow's West End on Saturday night which I recorded Track List Mary J Blige - Family Affair Drake - Tootsie Slide TLC -

01/08/2022

Thanks to everyone who listened to my show last night & to Shugz for coming on - Full show will be on Soundcloud this week.

I actually do research on my guests so fact I've started reading this book recently tells you who I've got on next 🤣

Scooby joins me for a chat about his incredible life on Sunday the 28th of August on Groove City Radio, make sure you check it out 👍

31/07/2022

I'm back on Groove City Radio at 6pm tonight when I'll be joined by this months guest Shugz!

1st 50 minutes of the show I'm gonna batter out some hard dance classics and from 6.50 to 8pm ill be in conversation with Shugz, listen via the link below!

bit.ly/GROOVECITY2

13/07/2022

Just recorded a vinyl mix with some of my favourite records I 1st heard Noble Whitelaw play at Bonkers.

Still tickets available for the Bonkers Forever event at the Classic Grand on 1/10/22, get them here:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/The-Classic-Grand/Bonkers-Forever/36077721/

https://t.co/tWRZGKpha5

Resident DJ at Oran Mor & October Cafe Monthly On The Record show on Groove City Radio 88.6 FM interviewing some of dance music's biggest names every month. Enquiries - [email protected]

03/07/2022

Back on Groove City Radio tonight from 6pm, no interviews tonight - just 2 hours of tunes that are doing it for me in my current residencies at the Alea, October & Oran Mor (interviews back next month!)

6pm till 8pm on 88.6 FM Groove City Radio listen online via the link below

bit.ly/GROOVECITY2