Name: DJ Peachy
Show: Ja-Fu-Re!
When are you on?
I am on every Tuesday between 2pm and 4pm.
What type of music can we expect to hear on your show?
Jazz, Latin, Funk, Reggae and everything in between.
How did you discover this music?
I was listening to other DJs in Plymouth and one of them had a record shop. Whenever I went into the record shop he would recommend music. He would always give me stuff that he knew I liked not what he liked. It wasn’t just about selling me records cause I could go though a whole lot and say no I don’t want any of those, he’d be fine about it and do the same for me again the next week. The shop certainly lived up to its name – Really Good Records.
From there we started doing Cuban solidarity campaign nights to raise money for the Cuban solidarity campaign. I just got really into Cuban music in particular and Latin Jazz and Brazilian music.
How long have you been DJ’ing?
I’ve been on the radio since the start of Vibraphonic four years ago but have been DJ’ing for about 12 years.
How did you start DJ’ing?
I ran a pub and started filling in for people when they didn’t turn up. Then they started including me in their sets and getting me work elsewhere and inviting me to parties saying can you bring your records.
I got into Vibraphonic when they were looking for volunteers to do a show.
Can we find you DJ’ing anywhere other than on Phonic FM?
I play at the North Bridge Inn every Sunday, the Kino Bar, Exeter Phoenix, Monkey Bars events, AEON Festival, Culm Valley FM and Squeeze.
What has been your most embarrassing DJ’ing moment?
Missing the beat on a breakfast show on the internet and somebody in Latvia noticing.
What has been your best DJ’ing moment?
The next week when the same people in Latvia loved it!
Who is your favourite artist?
Herbie Hancock – If you have to ask me why that’s insulting!
What is you all time favourite album?
Herbie Hancock and Fat Albert Rotunda, Fat Mama – our theme tune.
Where do you shop for music?
I shop in lots of different places but mainly Oxfam, Rooster Records, Solo, record fairs and charity shops.