Boot Boy Radio Presenters
GEOFF LONGBAR
Based: Lowestoft, England
Boot Boy Ska Show
Geoff is the founder of Boot Boy Radio and a lifelong supporter of the offbeat genres. His passion is the driving force behind the station. What pleases Geoff more than anything is the community which stands firm and loyal.
Over the past few years, the audience has grown and the platform expanded. With regularly monthly listeners from 165 countries, Geoff has brought together a host of knowledgeable presenters that sit in his shadow and will support him like he supports them.
ALAN TOWNSON
Based: England
AKA The Creator
I have been a skinhead since I can remember, I love the skinhead scene and the culture has played a huge part in my life.
I play all Reggae, Ska and 2 Tone, through all the ages. I believe in keeping the music and culture going and by promoting the skinhead genre I believe I am giving back to the community.
I am known as Alan Townson AKA The Creator.
CATFLEA MASSACRE
Based: Hell
Catflea Massacre Ska & Reggae Show
Catflea Massacre is a rebel amongst a pack of revels. He kicks against society like a jelly rolling up hill.
If he had a choice between a raisin flapjack and a honey flapjack you would see a man rip off his socks, push them into his ears and then retrieve them through his eyeballs before commiting to an answer.
Catflea’s only lucid moment is when he’s putting his show together. In these precious moments, all you can hear is an offbeat satisfied purring.
SIM MOELLER
That Ska ‘N ‘ Punk Show
I am originally from Lincolnshire but have lived in Peterborough for nearly 30 years. I grew up in the 70s & 80s listening to Two Tone, Ska, Punk & Oi! and have been hooked ever since.
I have been in radio for about 4 years, my passion is playing great music and going to as many gigs and festivals as I can fit in !
RUDEBOY MURPH
Based: Woking, UK
Rudeboy Murph
Pleased to be on Boot Boy. I grew up with reggae and ska, the music is my passion, my life.
I’ve met lots of great people while Djing, promoting and organising events and we all have one thing in common…..the love of reggae and ska !!!!
There’s nothing better than watching people dancing, enjoying the tunes your playing!!!
Keep on Skankin
DJ Ska’d 4 Life
The Nothing But Ska & Reggae Show
I have been playing vinyl records since I was 6 years old. I enjoy promoting live music, and the younger DJ’s.
The name of my show is The Nothing but Ska & Reggae show. I like to play a good mix of 2-Tone, Ska and Reggae.
STELLA BASTART
France
The Bastart Show
I’m Stella presenter of THE BASTART SHOW. Im a Colombian Artist living in France, Film Director & Producer specialized in Music Videos, Melomaniac and Badass Mom. Music is my way to communicate to the world.
I play PUNK on Wednesday’s and SKA, DUB & REGGAE on Saturday. Come and check it out
PHIL DUCKWORTH
Pennsylvania, US
Rocksteady Tonight
Phil Duckworth a veteran podcaster, runs point, with co-host Rick Cornejo lending his taste and unique perspective. Phil hails from Canada originally, and has been a fan of the genre for decades. He can benchpress a small bear, useful in Pennsylvania.
Gerry Mulkerrins
Vinyl Choice
Broadcasting from the West Coast of Ireland, playing on a few online radio platforms before settling as part of the BootBoyRadio Team.
Gerry began studio life as a Sound engineer in late 70s , experiencing mix production on TV & Film sets, Live Music Tours , Radio production and Podcast Tutor. Ska and reggae is a favorite musical genre but also likely to spin Soul, Punk, Indie , Techno and Singer Songwriter Material on a local community radio
Kev Andrews
Norfolk, UK
The Indie Show & Scooter Sounds
Started DJing in 1978 but Shift work got in the way for many years so most of my vinyl collection was sold. Got the bug again in 1999 and have slowly rebuilt my vinyl collection.
Now DJing at various Soul Nights, Scooter Rallies & Mod events far & wide. I am rather partial to a version of Green Onions (Hence the “Mr Onions”)
BRI NEALE
Doncaster, UK
Daddy Bri
Hi I’m Bri Neale, AKA Daddy Bri from Doncaster, a DJ at Boot Boy Radio. I have been listening to ska, reggae & trojan music since becoming a skinhead at 17 years of age. The passion has continued until this present day.
My other passion is scooters and I’ve been riding them since then… and still am.
MICHELLE NEALE
Doncaster, UK
Saturday With The Stars
Hello, my name is Michelle Neale and I’m proud be from Doncaster, South Yorkshire. I am the wife of Daddy Bri who I met many, many years ago. He was the one who got me into this genre of great music.
I joined Boot Boy Radio to promote the music. The show is called Saturday With The Stars as I choose a different artist or band and play a selection of their musical catalogue.
MARK WILSON
The Musical Liquidator
I was born in Leicester in 1956. As a young Skinhead in the early 70’s, Reggae, Ska and Rocksteady was the music of choice along with soul music of that time. I started to get DJ slots on the soul scene in the late eighties and this has continued up to today.
Today I DJ at various Reggae events like Blue Cat in Peterborough, Isle of Wight and Brighton scooter rallies. Along with my wife Debbie, who is also a DJ, we run an annual Reggae, Ska and Rocksteady all dayer called Musical Liquidator which is now in its 17th year.
SHARON SPENCER
Lancashire, UK
Shazzy
I’m a Northern woman.
Wife. Mother. Nurse. Music lover, DJ and vinyl collector.
Favourite album; Changes frequently.
Favourite single; ‘Shazam this one! I want that!’
Favourite quote; I don’t hoard records. I just keep them.
DEAN MITCHELL
London, UK
Deano DJ
I’m an Full time DJ with over 20 year’s experience working in the music industry. I thoroughly enjoy my job and am equally enthusiastic working at smaller functions (birthdays, weddings, bar mitzvahs) as I am at larger corporate & sporting events. My corporate clients have recently included:NFL; BBC; IBM, Floating Festivals, LLoyds of London; Sainsbury’s; Eurosport,
But with All this said, My Personal passion and Love is for Reggae Music, given a choice any chance to play.
BIG KEV and ZENNA
Stevenage, UK
Big Kev and Zenna Show
We are Big Kev and Zenna, married for 37 years and still loving life together. Having being born at the right time, we grew up in the ska/two tone explotion which has given us a life long love of the genre.
When approached to be Presenters on Boot Boy Radio, we knew the show had to be a combination of us both. So hopefully you can feel both our love for each other and our love for the music. As they say: once a skinhead, always a skinhead.
KEIRON WOODWARD
Burnley, UK
The Equaliser
I was born in Burnley ( Lancashire )in 1959 into a large family, hence my wide taste of music. My brother led the skinheads in Burnley around 1969,which gave me the love for ska and reggae.
I developed a love for Northern Soul in the early 70s, and frequented Wigan Casino on several occasions.
I now run K and D Soul Club in Radcliffe Manchester with my good friend Diane, but my love for Ska, Reggae and Bluebeat has never died.
STEVE CURTIS
Suffolk, UK
First growing up with Skinhead Reggae, until his teenage years in which during the punk era, of the late 1970s began life as a guitarist. Steve appeared on a few early 1980s compilations, noteably The Oi of Sex and Country fit for hero’s vol 2 before releasing a vinyl album along with a single. He with his band at the time are also mentioned in The Skinhead Bible!
Steve currently performs on guitar in a UB40 tribute band called UB42 along with an originals Streetpunk band Jack The Lad.
DJ CHRIS P
Leicester, UK
Full time Wedding, Corporate & Events DJ & Disco.
I began DJ’ing in 1976 centering on ska, Trojan and boss reggae, but also known for funk and soul. Midlands based and resident DJ at Skeggae Reggae, Leic-Ska, and I spread my wings a little further as I always enjoy playing guest slots at various Ska and Reggae events.
My love of original vinyl shines where possible, but will also occasionally lean digitally.
POPPA BEAR
Nottingham, UK
Poppa Bear’s Soultrain
I have been into Northern Soul, 60’s R&B and Motown since around the age of 17.
Dj-ing now for around 10yrs mostly Northern Soul, 60’s R&B, and Motown, but also Ska and Reggae. I Dj with my wife and go under the name of From Ska 2 Soul.
I love bringing Soul to the Boot Boy Radio party. One of My all time favourite Northern Soul Songs is Duke Browner’s Crying over You. My favourite Film is Quadrophenia due to the Scooter Scene and the music.
VINNIE BROGAN
Norwich, UK
The Friday Night Moonstomp Vinyl Show
From Camden Town in London & Ska’d 4 Life since 1979.
Based just outside Norwich now with a crackly old record collection and a love of all things vinyl related when it comes to SKA, Rocksteady, Reggae & Two Tone.
GLEN (G-Man)
Somewhere, UK
Lets Ave It with G-Man
Im the G Man, Glen to my friends. Currently front man for the band JACK THE LAD that frequents a few stages at venues up n down the country sometimes playing Ska punky parties & other gigs to the masses. Feeling like a veteran DJ and thoroughly enjoying the experience.
A big shout out to all the regulars who listen in.
Cheers for your support and feedback. Glen
HARRISON BIRD
Burnly, UK
Doctor Bird
I became interested in Ska & Soul music whilst listening to my grandad playing his vast record collection.
At the ripe old age of 10, I hold the Guiness World Record (unverified) for being the youngest DJ on Boot Boy and for stacking peanuts at the angle of 38 degrees. I live in Burnley, Lancashire the home of backward flying pigeons.
Harry Grundy
Mississippi, US
Soulful Strutt
I’ve have worked on radio for over 17 years. I’ve run a successful soul night for 32 years in Whitefield, Manchester. Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting many artists including, JJ Barnes, The Masqueraders, Chuck Jackson, and many more …..
In 2013 I won the prestigious Sweet Soul Music Award in Porretta Italy for my contribution and dedication to Soul Music. The year before, the Award had been won by Jerry Butler so I felt very humble and grateful for being chosen.
Rockin’ Bones
Evil Lair, Ether
Rockin’ Bones
I’ve been into the Psychobilly scene from around 1983 when I first started listening to bands such as The Cramps, The Meteors, King Kurt and The Guanabatz. I was attracted to the punked up wild rockabilly style and the sci-fi/horror movie themes.
After a while I started to help co-promote some shows and I also got on the decks inbetween the bands. This has been a lot of fun as playing psychobilly gigs allows plenty of scopeIf this sounds like something you’d like, grab a cool beverage and join me.
Jonathan Firth
Lincoln, UK
Bomber County Radio Show
Born on the wrong side of the Mersey and now Lincoln based, I’ve always been a music obsessive. Loving the offbeat and brass since a kid. A musical education in noisy bands and punk attitude, reggae was the beat I loved.
Embracing a new wave of soundsystem culture during the late 80s and 90s and the chemical generation with open arms, the dub and reggae influences were always present and a huge influence on my sound. Djing on the free party scene into the 2000’s not so legal dances, and promoting Ska and skinhead reggae nights with the Jasmin Allen soundsystem in South Yorkshire.
DEBBIE WILSON
Originally from the south of the country, I moved up to Leicestershire in the early 1990’s. I’ve been DJing for the past 18 years at soul weekenders, all nighters, soul nights, reggae nights and scooter rallies around the UK playing a mix of Northern soul, 60’s soul, Mod, R & B and boss Jamaican reggae.
I am one of a team of four DJ’s who together make up the DJ team of Club-A-Go-Go. Myself, Mark Wilson, Sean Chapman and Andy Hill play at the big soul weekender in Blackpool Winter Gardens, combining a mix of Reggae, 60’s club soul, Mod and R&B.
Anthony Smith
Rugby, UK
Anthony Reggaeman Smith
Born in Easington Lane Co Durham Son of a coal miner. The family moved to Rugby in 1962 which had the largest Railway sidings in the midlands and a lot of Jamaican people came to work on the Railways. I was privledged to have the Jamaican influence as I sat at the table in my friends house and ate dumplings and rice and peas whilst listening to jamaican music from the age of 8.
How was I to know that these were going to be the seeds that were sown that began a growth of a love affair between me and Jamaican Music. Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae: My passion, my love, my life.
Matthew Burgess
Birmingham, UK
DJ Catflap: Catous Flapous Show
Hi my name is Matthew Burgess but most people know me as Catflap. I’m based in Birmingham. I first listened to ska/2 tone in the late 70s early 80s and loved it ever since.
I now have the great privilege to present on boot boy radio.
SUZIE T
21st Century Ska
I have been brought up listening to Ska Reggae and 2tone and I am very lucky and proud to be asked to present a show on Bootboy radio.
ROB THORPE
AKA MistaSka
I’ve been in the scene for a few years now, I love the music and to be asked to become a DJ presenter on bootboy radio was an absolute privilege.
DJ ALFIE T
Ive been brought up listening to ska and reggae.
My Dad got me into DJing and has taught me everything he knows so I thought I would start DJing myself and to be asked to present on BootBoy Radio was a great privilege.
Chris Ireland
Norwich
Norwich Splinters SC Reggae Ska and Soul Show
Been collecting Vinyl since 1976 Passionate about Ska, Reggae, Motown, Northern Soul and various other types of music.
