Sneakers 54 was established in 1976 when a group of friends got together after deciding they had to do something about the lack of good West end clubs that played Jazz,Funk & Soul music. They found that in order to gain entry into clubs they would need to dress in suits, pay extortionate entrance fees, and then have to listen to pop music for hours until the DJ decided to play the odd Soul or Jazz tune at the end of the night.Their next move was to hire venues in the West End and hold their own club nights playing the music we loved. The nights became more regular and soon built up a following that had been looking for the same things; they wanted to listen and dance to the best in Jazz, Funk & Soul in a friendly and safe environment. They decided to name themselves "Sneakers 54" after the classic Jazz-Funk track by Sea Level , the one track which closely resembled the spectrum of music they most enjoy and play at their club nights.... And they still believe ........it's all about the vinyl !This is a sample of the music they played; If you enjoy any of the music played here, please support the artists and buy their music ...As without them we have no music !......Thanks for listening !
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Sneakers 54 was established in 1976 when a group of friends got together after deciding they had to do something about the lack of good West end clubs that played Jazz,Funk & Soul music. They found that in order to gain entry into clubs they would need to dress in suits, pay extortionate entrance fees, and then have to listen to pop music for hours until the DJ decided to play the odd Soul or Jazz tune at the end of the night.Their next move was to hire venues in the West End and hold their own club nights playing the music we loved. The nights became more regular and soon built up a following that had been looking for the same things; they wanted to listen and dance to the best in Jazz, Funk & Soul in a friendly and safe environment. They decided to name themselves "Sneakers 54" after the classic Jazz-Funk track by Sea Level , the one track which closely resembled the spectrum of music they most enjoy and play at their club nights.... And they still believe ........it's all about the vinyl !This is a sample of the music they played; If you enjoy any of the music played here, please support the artists and buy their music ...As without them we have no music !......Thanks for listening !
we're back, 500 Plus - The Smooth bag ..We had one bag left over so we dropped it into this show.We need to catch up with those smooth Jazz Shows that are at the top of the Podomatic charts ..so lets give it a shot !Checkout our youtube channel too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net.
Show 500 Part Two !!!! Soul Bag, Top Tunes Bag & Disco Bag ..As promised, we've been busy in the Shoreditch studio producing part 2 of our celebration of 500 shows !, thanks again for the huge support. Listen out for your shouts as they are dropped in at random points in the show. Part two also has almost 5 hours of music !...Checkout our youtube channel too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net.
Show 500 Part One !.Latin Bag, Fusion Bag & Crackers Nightclub Bag ..We finally got there, thanks for the huge support and great motivation you give me to continue making these shows. Many thanks for all the messages (many under duress), listen out or your shout as they are dropped in at random points in the show. Part one begins with almost 5 hours of music...Part 2 to follow within a few days, your gonna get so fed up ! Checkout our youtube channel too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net.
Show 499 ...As we gear up for show 500 we drop in a set reminiscent of the shuffle setting on your Ipod or favourite music app. Did I say Ipod !! ...showing my age, enjoy the show and make sure to tune in for the big 500 in a few weeks time. Thanks for listening ! Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Koal Bee 498 -Sneakers54 Collection (17-06-25) Sneakers Hot Stuff - (Featuring Azymuth New Album - Marca Passo)Well it's hot in London and so gotta make the most of it, so here we go !You heard all about my trip to see the Amazing Azymuth at Jazz Cafe on the last show so this week we are featuring a sample of this great new album celebrating 50 years of Azymuth...yeah, I said 50 years! Big thanks to @faroutrecordings for their hospitality and a great night at Jazz Cafe, especially @Joe Davis. Go get your copy of the album "Marca Passo" from https://www.faroutrecordings.com Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Koal Bee 497 -Sneakers54 Collection (27-05-25) Sneakers On The BeachWe recently headed to an exotic location known as Malaga, a place where one can experience some amazing British culture and meet the odd Spaniard if you're lucky. The playlist however was pretty well stoked with plenty of culture ...lets see if you all agree, enjoy the music folks ! Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Koal Bee 496 -Sneakers54 Collection (1704-25) Sneakers54 The Jones' Set.Earlier this year my daughter got married to a certain Mr Jones and I was honoured to beasked to play a vinyl only set at their wedding reception. Now, as you know, I'm no wedding DJ by any stretch of the imagination, but I couldn't wait to play this set at the prestigious Hazels restaurant in St. Albans in Hertfordshire UK. Hope you enjoy the show and join me in wishing Mr & Mrs Jones a wonderful life together ! Hazels is a unique restaurant where the Jazz music is as important as the food.Website: https://hazels-stalbans.co.uk/ Insta: @Hazels.sta Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Koal Bee 495 -Sneakers54 Collection (26-03-25) Koal's Birthday Beats Show 2025Its been a few weeks and its been difficult to get to the studio...but we're here now and we are dropping in this years "Birthday Beats" ..We think you'll enjoy it !!!Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Koal Bee 494 -Sneakers54 Collection (18-02-25) Sneakers_Soul & Latin Flavas.This week we mix it up big style by switching genres throughout the show ...hope you enjoy it !Check out our Youtube site too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 493 - "Koal Bee 493 -Sneakers54 Collection (28-12-24) Bills Dem Bills"It's that time of year ..Dem Bills Dem Bills come rolling in after our over indulgence inDecember. This show is supposedly going to help you feel better ...but I doubt it...give it a spin anyways !Also available on https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on Youtube.Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 492 - "Koal Bee 492 -Sneakers54 Collection (09-01-25) Sneakers_54 Headphone Hangover Set"Yes...its 9th Jan 2025 and I'm still hungover ....Happy New Year to you all.A laid back affair is in order, so if you want upbeat and funky, this is not the place to be ...see you next time. Also available on https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on Youtube.Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 491- "Koal Bee 491 -Sneakers54 Collection (19-12-24) Sneakers_54 Xmas All Winners 1"I saved the best for you guys ....in a little package containing 2.5 hours of special music. Have a great Christmas all, feedback would be great (go easy on me guys !) Also available on https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on YoutubeSneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 490 - "Koal Bee 490 -Sneakers54 Collection (24-11-24) Sneakers_54 with added Indian Spice" Following my recent trip to my homeland, Punjab in India, I indulge myself with a few Hindi tunes at the start of the show before we head into a mix of the usual "best in Jazz Funk & Soul." ...hope you enjoy the tunes and thanks for supporting the show.Also available on https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on Youtube Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 489 - "Koal Bee 489 -Sneakers54 Collection (21-10-24) Sneakers Winter Sun Grooves"Whilst we catch the last of the sun we drop in some grooves that make us wanna bust some moves and we tip our hat to the amazing talent of Frankie Beverly ...RIP Catch us on youtube too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on Youtube ...hope you enjoy the tunesSneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 488 - "Koal Bee 488 -Sneakers54 Collection (30-09-24) @Sneakers_54 On Youtube" This week we're playing tunes we've uploaded to our youtube channel ...check out https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 on Youtube ...hope you enjoy the tunes Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 487 - "Koal Bee 487 -Sneakers54 Collection (29-08-24) Tidal Disco Upbeats" Back in the studio so soon I hear you ask ???When I get stressed I turn to music so here we go an impromptu bag full of disco tunes to de-stress to !If you would like to suggest a selection of tunes for a future show .....checkout the contact details belowPlease feel free to send me your feedback, hope you enjoy it folks.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneakers54.net. Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 486 - "Koal Bee 486 -Sneakers54 Collection (22-08-24) Too Heavy 4 Some" A hastily gathered playlist that we just know will be too heavy for some ....hope you enjoy it ! If you would like to suggest a selection of tunes for a future show .....checkout the contact details belowPlease feel free to send me your feedback, hope you enjoy it folks.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneakers54.net. Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Show 485 - "Koal Bee 485 -Sneakers54 Collection (08-08-24) Sneakers 54 Contemplation" After all the madness that has ensued in the UK we try to take some solace in music.Please let the madness stop. Music always makes me feel better and is my go to place when I feel I need to calm down....It can be upbeat to burn off steam or chilled to take me to a relaxing state of mind .... maybe this can be the answer for others...just a thought ??? If you would like to suggest a selection of tunes for a future show .....checkout the contact details belowPlease feel free to send me your feedback, hope you enjoy it folks.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneakers54.net. Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.week
Show 484, A show we named Snooze you lose...its a laid back playlist designed for a Sunday morning show. So when you feel like a snooze stick this show on in the background, it'll put in a trance in no time...hope you enjoy it. Zzzzzzzzzz.If you would like to suggest a selection of tunes for a future show .....checkout the contact details belowPlease feel free to send me your feedback, hope you enjoy it folks.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneakers54.net. Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.week
This week we have included some excellent tunes selected by avid listener "The Hat Man" - Keith Patch from sunny Exeter. What a fine selection, just perfect for summer (when ity actually gets here in the UK !)...Many thanks to Keith. Much like all our regular listeners Keith has great taste in music and every tune he selected was available in the Sneakers vaults ...thats a great sign, enjoy the show ! If you would like to suggest a selection of tunes for a future show .....checkout the contact details below Please feel free to send me your feedback, hope you enjoy it folks.... If you wish to get in touch please email me.. koal@sneakers54.net. Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/sneakers54 Follow @sneakers54collection on Instagram. Show Sponsored by @additivestudio on Instagram for your custom 3D printed logos etc. Please send requests/dedications for future shows to koal@sneakers54.net. or visit www.sneakers54.net to join our mailing list and receive info on future gigs in Central London. ! Hook me up on: Facebook - "koal Bee" or Twitter - "DJ_Koal_Bee" This show is also sponsored by Coztec Recruitment and Design Services.
Sneakers 54 was established in 1976 when a group of friends got together after deciding they had to do something about the lack of good West end clubs that played Jazz,Funk & Soul music. They found that in order to gain entry into clubs they would need to dress in suits, pay extortionate entrance fees, and then have to listen to pop music for hours until the DJ decided to play the odd Soul or Jazz tune at the end of the night.Their next move was to hire venues in the West End and hold their own club nights playing the music we loved. The nights became more regular and soon built up a following that had been looking for the same things; they wanted to listen and dance to the best in Jazz, Funk & Soul in a friendly and safe environment. They decided to name themselves "Sneakers 54" after the classic Jazz-Funk track by Sea Level , the one track which closely resembled the spectrum of music they most enjoy and play at their club nights.... And they still believe ........it's all about the vinyl !This is a sample of the music they played; If you enjoy any of the music played here, please support the artists and buy their music ...As without them we have no music !......Thanks for listening !
