Frankie Foncett @ High On Hope, Dingwalls, Camden, London 1989

[henryvilla]

This is UK club History.

I messaged Frankie to find out more about this night as I had it labelled only as 'Frankie Foncett - High On Hope 1989' and wanted to know more about the night. This was his response:

"High On Hope was the 1st club in the UK to play NY Disco Classics/And NY house. During the explosion of Acid House/Rave Culture. It was at Dingwalls in Camden in 1988-1990. Myself and Norman Jay were the DJ’s. This was the night that created the possibility for American DJs to come to England etc And Ministry Of Sound.

We basically were doing the Paradise Garage in Europe before anyone else.. but I guess the truth is not as good as it started in Manchester at the Hacienda lol
Appreciate the friendship and support

"

It might not be to some of your tastes, but I love it....

Frankie Foncett @ High On Hope, Dingwalls, Camden, London 1989

 

[Mac The Ripper 🍴]

Cheers m8,will deffo give this listen!

 

[k00lworld]

It's good to see some DJ's are approachable and helpful. Thanks for the mix.

 

[es_kay]

Thanks for posting, listening to it now and really enjoying it!

 

[henryvilla]

It's good to see some DJ's are approachable and helpful. Thanks for the mix.

Frankie is such a good guy. A real gentleman. Super friendly and polite

 

[chinatownswhite]

Thanks for this Henry some good tracks in this set, love that Booker T & the MG's - Melting Pot track it been sampled in so many great tracks.

 

[Ade-Analogue]

Thanks for this Henry some good tracks in this set, love that Booker T & the MG's - Melting Pot track it been sampled in so many great tracks.

Someone used to play it at Konspiracy, either Chris or Tomlin, i'll find out

 

[Chunky]

Camden must have been a bemudda triangle for me. I never went to Dingwalls or Camden Place even though I lived only a few miles from them in the early 90's and went to 100's of gigs.

 

[Chunky]

Camden must have been a Bermuda Triangle for me. I never went to Dingwalls or Camden Place even though I lived only a few miles from them in the early 90's and went to 100's of gigs. I made it to the Electric Ballroom once though.

 

[henryvilla]

Camden must have been a Bermuda Triangle for me. I never went to Dingwalls or Camden Place even though I lived only a few miles from them in the early 90's and went to 100's of gigs. I made it to the Electric Ballroom once though.

Camden was like the Tardis back then for clubs and events Chris. I think I have only been to Dingwalls once. That was to the the Inspiral Carpets.