Gary Gecko
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- Dj, recording artist and outright party animal Gary Gecko, has been the man behind the infamous Gecko Samui Beach Parties for the last 10 years and pioneer of what is now a thriving international club scene on the tropical island..Dj, recording artist and outright party animal Gary Gecko, has been the man behind the infamous Gecko Samui Beach Parties for the last 10 years and pioneer of what is now a thriving international club scene on the tropical island.. Hosting events from Grammy Award Winners Dirty Vegas Live and Danny Rampling’s “Last Ever” professional gig, to Ministry of Sound’s “Chillout Sessions” Gary’s never had to do a lot of arm twisting to bring the likes of Norman Jay MBE, Dub Pistols, Mark Knight, Hoxton Whores, Smokin’ Jo, Peace Division, Jon Carter, Terry Farley, Dave Seaman, The Freestylers, Brandon Block, Lisa Loud, Ricardo Villalobos, Nightmares On Wax, Leeroy Thornhill, Krafty Kuts & Tim Sheridan to name a few that have graced the Gecko sands and chewed the fat with V.I.P guests the likes of Jay Kay & Mick Jagger. But that’s not the half of this man’s many talents.. In between running Gecko Samui and touring the globe DJ’ing at the coolest venues from Ibiza to Japan, you’ll find him in the studio doing what he loves best.. making music! With some strong releases over the last few years such as “Bomb the Terrace”, “Double Drop” and the silk stocking filler “She’s Hardcore” out on Toolroom a couple of years ago, Gary’s now taking it to another level. With over 15 brand new tracks finished and busting to get out there, the best way he know’s how… D .I .Y ! A brand new label "Gecko Records" masterminded by the Thailand legend himself, is set to make a monster impact amongst the dance music industry. The first release, "Dskasting" with quality vocals from Feral (formally known as MC Kinky...memorable for the Massive hit "Everything Starts with an E") an absolute club winner with a tough edge yet strong energetic vibe was a must for all Dj's bag!! This Gary Gecko & Pigbwoy collaboration has a host of remixes stemming from Dogtown Clash (Barry ashworth from the Dub Pistols), Leeroy Thornhill (from the Prodigy), the man who is - Jon Carter, Kriss Darang and Sanyi & Tritone a total complete package is delivered containing a remix for everyone. 2008 was a big year for Mr Gecko, which ended on a Massive high on New Year’s Eve with the LAST EVER night at the Gecko beach venue! It was last night of all last nights!” with the line up and guests consisting of the "who’s who" of the dance industry. So after 10 years of magical memories on the beach, Gecko has Moved.. 'Onwards & Upwards' to a magical new venue built from scratch.. Samui now has an absolutely stunning new Gecko with one of the most amazing views you'll ever see! 2009 is Gary's 20th year as DJ and will bring the opening of the NEW Gecko Samui, and a World Tour to promote the new club and a whole line of new releases during the year. "Black Flower" was the first release on Gecko Records' Green Label, coming out on Jan 9th 2009. "The Greatest" also from Gary Gecko & Pigbwoy and a wicked collaboration with Kriss Darang called "Express What You Know" will also come out on the green label of Gecko Records over the next months. There's also the follow-up to "Dskasting" with Feral, "Good Bad Ugly" and a Big cover of Big Audio Dynamite coming out on the Orange label of Gecko Records in June 2009 and many many more things in the pipeline, so things are really looking very good for Gary Gecko! Where did it all start.......... Gary Gecko was Inspired by the smoke and lights of London's original sweaty underground scene... Danny Rampling's "Shoom" at the fitness center in Southwark St, Lisa & Nancy's "Loud Noise" and "Future" at The Sound Shaft, with "Spectrum" Just next door at Heaven.... for Gary, it was exactly that!! Stick a couple of weeks in Ibiza in with all that, getting amongst it under the stars at Amnesia and he was hooked! The sounds of Chicago Acid House Trax, Mr Fingers, Marshall Jefferson, Adonis, Nightwriters & co, blending incredibly with the Balearic anthems of Enzo Avitabile, The Wooden Tops, The Residents and Thrashing Doves catapulted Gary straight into the record shops. Music had no boundaries for Gary after that and he found himself experimenting expanding the limits of House music (Musically of Course) Partying was and still is his favourite pastime and with the amount that man was doing then, he listened to a lot of music and built up an unbelievable record collection fast! After what Gary called "an 18 month apprenticeship", getting his foot in the door at all of the top clubs and outdoor venues in Tenerife, he decided it was time to head back and assault London's clubs....only this time, not just as a spectator! Close friends Blaine and Barry Ashworth (now with Dub Pistols ) had opened De Ja Vu records in Covent Garden. It was while playing in the shop that Gary met Darren Emmerson. They went on to be residents together for more than a year @ "Foreplay" in the Gass and "Naked Lunch" @ The Emporium. From then on, Gary established himself more and more playing in various clubs and events around London and the UK before deciding it was too cold for him in London SE3 and time to broaden his horizons and head for sunnier climbs onto playing Ibiza, Monte Carlo, Brazil, Hong Kong, Bangkok, & of course not forgeting the famous parties at his infamous Gecko Bar on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand!.........