If you were at Lindy Focus, you probably heard Rob Moreland DJing. In fact, you definitely heard him DJing, because he was all over the place as Head DJ of the biggest New Year's dance camp in the United States. And can you believe we managed to snag him for Cumberland Shuffle? Win!
We also managed to catch Rob for a few seconds and ask him a few questions about Cumberland Shuffle. Check out the brief interview below!
Cumberland Shuffle: As you know, Rob, we're going to be featuring a good bit of Peabody at Cumberland Shuffle this year. Can you give us your top 3 songs to play for Peabody dancers?
Rob Moreland: Just three? It's rare that DJs get to play music appropriate for Peabody at a typical dance, so I've got a bunch I've been saving for an event like this. Rather than choosing a top three, why don't I give you a few songs that range from traditional to newer or non-traditional Peabody music:
RM: It would be fun to work in a song or two by well known artists who aren't often heard at lindy events, like Scott Joplin or James P Johnson, or other early swing artists whose songs typically have the word "Rag" in the title. I always look forward to appropriate opportunities to stretch a bit in the booth.
CS: Yay, rag piano! I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities to play with. Are there any other parts of Cumberland Shuffle you're particularly excited about--I mean, other than the 8-hour drive across North Carolina and Tennessee, of course...
RM: I've spent much of my DJ career getting to know dancers from the Southeast at regional and local events. Playing music for them is like coming home. I recently got to play a few sets for dancers from the Midwest at the 2011 Nevermore Jazz Ball in St. Louis and I really fell for their enthusiasm and energy. I'm looking forward to DJing for both crowds at the Shuffle, especially after seeing so many of them at Lindy Focus.
I'm also excited about working with Christian Frommelt and Conrad Friesen. I know Christian from my time in St. Louis, and have heard nothing but good things about Conrad's music.
We're super excited to have Rob in as one of our Dapper DJs who will make sure we're dancing to great music all weekend long, and I think you can see why. Check out Rob's bio on our Music page to find out more about Rob as a DJ, and make sure not to miss him at Cumberland Shuffle!
We also managed to catch Rob for a few seconds and ask him a few questions about Cumberland Shuffle. Check out the brief interview below!
Cumberland Shuffle: As you know, Rob, we're going to be featuring a good bit of Peabody at Cumberland Shuffle this year. Can you give us your top 3 songs to play for Peabody dancers?
Rob Moreland: Just three? It's rare that DJs get to play music appropriate for Peabody at a typical dance, so I've got a bunch I've been saving for an event like this. Rather than choosing a top three, why don't I give you a few songs that range from traditional to newer or non-traditional Peabody music:
- Noble Sissle - Polka Dot Rag [An Anthology Of Big Band Swing 1930-1955 (Disc 1)] (2:47 @ 260 bpm)
- Duke Ellington - Jungle Jamboree [Complete Original American Decca Recordings (Disc 2)] (3:17 @ 250 bpm)
- Bratislava Hot Serenaders - Double Check Stomp [Bratislava Hot Serenaders presents Elington] (2:47 @ 259 bpm)
- Eddie Condon Orchestra - The Eel [Lost Chords: White Musicians and Their Contribution To Jazz] (2:56 @ 272 bpm)
RM: It would be fun to work in a song or two by well known artists who aren't often heard at lindy events, like Scott Joplin or James P Johnson, or other early swing artists whose songs typically have the word "Rag" in the title. I always look forward to appropriate opportunities to stretch a bit in the booth.
CS: Yay, rag piano! I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities to play with. Are there any other parts of Cumberland Shuffle you're particularly excited about--I mean, other than the 8-hour drive across North Carolina and Tennessee, of course...
RM: I've spent much of my DJ career getting to know dancers from the Southeast at regional and local events. Playing music for them is like coming home. I recently got to play a few sets for dancers from the Midwest at the 2011 Nevermore Jazz Ball in St. Louis and I really fell for their enthusiasm and energy. I'm looking forward to DJing for both crowds at the Shuffle, especially after seeing so many of them at Lindy Focus.
I'm also excited about working with Christian Frommelt and Conrad Friesen. I know Christian from my time in St. Louis, and have heard nothing but good things about Conrad's music.
We're super excited to have Rob in as one of our Dapper DJs who will make sure we're dancing to great music all weekend long, and I think you can see why. Check out Rob's bio on our Music page to find out more about Rob as a DJ, and make sure not to miss him at Cumberland Shuffle!
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