Welcome to issue 6. This week we announce some exclusive new shows starting this month, take five with Neil Wilkinson, tell you about some upcoming UK events that we're involved with, and remind you of our current competition to win a copy of the latest Bargooves competition CD.

We are pleased to be welcoming the following DJs to the station:

Dave Mayer & Dutchican Soul bring their Soulmates show to the Deep & Soulful channel, every other Thursday at 20:00 UK time from 9th July 2009.

Jay Cosgrove & Craig Wilcox debut the Ba55ment Radio show on the Tuff & Twisted channel, every other Tuesday at 20:00 UK time, starting on 14th July 2009.

Dave Crane starts his House Mates show on the Tuff & Twisted channel, every other Monday at 16:00 UK time, starting on 6th July 2009.

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This week we take five with Neil Wilkinson, one of the hosts of the Makoosa Soundscape show...

1. Describe the music you play?

   Upfront house with a tech, electronic and afro beat sound. Driving basslines littered with sexy funky vocals.

2. Who are your inspirations, ie. musicians/producers etc?

   I have many inspirations within the house music scene, a few DJs that come to mind are Roger Sanchez, Erick Morillo, Axwell, David Guetta. On the production side people like Gregor Salto, Bingo Players, Laidback Luke, David Tort, Prok and Fitch, the list goes on...

3. What are your current top 3 tracks?
   1. Christain falero vs Subway Rockers - 'Call Me' (Blondie Gets Banged Falero Mix)
   2. Sono - 'Keep Control' (Gregor Salto Remix)
   3. Villanord - 'Muzik' (Bingo Players Remix)
4. What is your most memorable set or DJ moment?

   Most memorable moment would be playing at Turnmills, London on Danny Ramplings Metrogroove night. Awesome...

5. Tell us something we don't know about Neil Wilkinson?

   I use to be a Jungle and Drum & Bass DJ many many moons ago!

You can catch Makoosa Soundscape on SSRadio's Tuff & Twisted channel every other Tuesday at 20:00 UK time (Monday 21:00 EST) . And if you can't catch it live, you can of course listen again and podcast at your leisure.

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This month SSRadio are associated with the following UK events:

Friday 10th July 2009 - My Playhouse @ Censo in Basingstoke - DJs Filthy Funk Funk, Dirty Dropoutz, Chris Evans, Matt Sims, David J.

Saturday 11th July 2009 - SSRadio 'Summer Sizzler BBQ Party' @ the Square Bar, Camberley with Mark J, Shep, Mr Jay, Soul Focus, Mystery, Wayne Altham, Mouse, Jon Sermon, Neil Carr.

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Bargrooves re-opens for the Summer 2009 instalment in its boutique music series: Summer Sessions II.

This is the ideal soundtrack for all lovers of Soul, Disco and future dance anthems. This package is crammed full of the sublime, sexy sounds you would hear in the lounges and on the dancefloors of the best bars in the nation. The album is now unmixed, providing all 24 grooves in their full length glory!

To celebrate the release of Bargrooves Summer Anthems II, we are running a competition to give away ten copies of the new compilation.

All you have to is answer this easy question:

Who compiled Bargrooves Summer Sessions II?

• a) Andy Pandy
• b) Andy Peters
• c) Andy Daniell

Send your answer to comps@ssradio.com before the closing date of Friday 10th July 2009!

That's it for this issue, we hope you enjoyed reading. Of course, we're always looking for ways to improve it, so if you have any comments or suggestions, please do let us know.

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