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Ivan Le Terrible ( Paris. France)

Ivan Le Terrible is a stalwart of the French garage scene, running Born Bad record store in Paris during years, co-owner of the now defunct Wild Wild Recs. and bass player of many French bands, including the cult punk band The No-Talents, the 60′s Garage Ye Ye band Les Terribles & his most recent one the wild rock'n'roll band Chrome Reverse.
Record dealer, Dj, digger, owner of an amazing record collection, several hot-rods, Nortons, Triumphs, Lambrettas, Vespas and smoker of curly cigars ! Definitly more on the rocker side, he was with us for the first edition of Deep Cliffs in 2016 and also made some dj apperance at the Boiler weekender in Barcelona, the Funtastic Dracula weekender in Valencia, the Hipville Weekend in U.K, and many others. He'll bring with him that rockin R&B sound he loves !

Laurent Rèus ( Portimao Portugal) Revolver-Records / Balistic Recs.

Renowned international DJ and well know 45rpm record seller since the late 90s , Laurent is a reference about European soul 45s. Living now on a cliff in south Portugal, he’s been collecting soul 45s & LPs in a very large way, from R&B to modern soul, with a big soft spot for Latin Soul and crossover. Over the last 10 years, he has played out at most of the major worldwide Soul and Mod events, using theses travels to dig rare soul all over America & Europe. Resident Dj and main man behind the Deep Cliff Soul weekender, he'll be one of those in charge to make you dance on the boat party and the saturday alldayer... and probably the last set of the allnighters ! 

Andy Jones ( London U.K) Filthy Soul

1. Sharon McMahan - Maybe you'll be back - Columbia issue
2. LT Soulful Dynamics - Crazy about you baby - Solo
3. Lil Major Williams - Girl dont leave me - Palldium
4. Herby Brown - One more broken heart - Blue Ash
5. Hamilton Movement - She's Gone - Look out

Benjamin Mena ( HotPants Soul club Minneapolis)

I grew up on the west side of San Antonio TX. Now I live in the frozen city of St. Paul Minnesota in the northern part of USA. The winters up here can be brutal but they have had a positive effect on my life too. The cold has taught me to appreciate things that I took for granted down south in Texas. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to dj at the first ever Deep Cliffs Soul weekender in south Portugal. 
   The weekender promised sunshine, beaches, dancing into the wee hours and lots of something called Superbock. Well, it lived up to every expectation and more, which is why I was happy to be invited back this year. No doubt it'll be amazing all over again. 
   My personal tastes in records are all across the board from 50's to the 80's. For this occasion I intend to play things that fit the Deep Cliffs vibe. That'll include sweet soul (firme rolas only :-) ), xover, and a heavy dose of soul from my adopted home of Minnesota.
Thanks again to Laurent and Insa for orchestrating the whole thing. See you all in Albufiera!

Top ten MPLS 45s

-Wanda Davis - Save me - Project Soul

-Valdons - Love me, leave me - Twin City Movement

-Prophets of Peace - the Max - Maxx

-Dave Brady and the Stars - Baby baby I need you - Darby

-Strivers Show Band - Love episode - Strivers

-Stylle Band - If you love me - Gold Star

-Mind & Matter - I'm under your spell - M&M

-Gypsy - Cuz it's you - F&E

-Little K & the Internationals - the Squabble - AW Wilderness

-Midnight Stomper - You better hold me darling - Twin Town 

Top 10:

Gangster Boy. Wand McDaniel

We Belong Together.Sonic Explosion

Lost In The Crowd.Billy Byrd

You Made A Mistake. Charles Johnson.

Wind In My Sails.The Superbs.

Tear Drops.Soul Brothers Inc

Damn Sam The Miracle Man.

Waitin For Love. Smoke Inc

All My Life. Fluorescent Smogg

People.Ellipsis

George Rodriguez - USA 

Born & Raised in East Los Angeles. Since relocated to the twin cities in the Midwest. For the past 20 years record digging and building large collection of Soul 45s. Has been guest at nights in Seattle, Houston, Detroit, Chicago, Oakland and New York. Also, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Portugal.

Few records I typically have in my box:

Gonna get eve - Faye Hill & Hill Sisters

Girl you better change - Sag War Fare

Look at You - Profs

Beside Myself/I know we're in love- Pee Wee Shuck & Huey

There she goes - Mac Staten

Trying to Survive - Harvey Scales

Equal Love - International IV

I'm Losing Again - Ray Agee

Tomas, 25 year old Londoner. Likes Soul, Funk and Disco music. Co-founder of Inner City Soul and Pork & Beans and current resident at the 100 Club 6ts Allnighters in London. Has not been to Portugal for a long time - so looking forward to returning!Favourite colour is navy blue. Enjoys a good vintage Port and custard tarts.

Ten Current Plays:

The Honey B's - "What Love Can Do" (B's Wax)

Kelly & The Soul Explosions - "Talking About My Baby's Love" (Dynamite)

Bonnie Blanchard - "You're The Only One" (C.R.S.)

The Underground Express - "I Never Found A Girl (To Love Me The Way You Do)" (U.G.E.)

Luther Davis Group - "You Can Be A Star" (Life Time)

JT Rhythm - "All I Want Is You" (Palmer)

The Montclairs - "Hey You! Don't Fight It" (Arch)

The Soul Injection - "Stay Off The Moon" (Accent)

Johnny McCall - "I Need You" (Alteen)

Lucy Stone - "Giving Love Instead of Gold" (Fire Mountain)