ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
Step into the heart of LA’s house music scene with this week’s special guest: DJ Sidney Perry. In this inspiring episode, Sidney takes us behind the decks and into the city’s most iconic clubs (including Catch One, The Horizon, Circus, Arena and The Abbey) and pays homage to the DJs and spaces that built a movement.
Sidney shines a light on his roots with The Baka Boyz and shares incredible stories, including LA legends like Billy Long, Michael Yarn, Bobby Martin, and Frank Del Rio and their impact on house music’s West Coast legacy. From humble beginnings at school dances in Bakersfield to pioneering soulful sounds at legendary venues, Sidney Perry has shaped LA’s dancefloors and created space for the city’s House scene and for the Black LGBTQ+ community.
Discover how gospel, disco, and house music became inseparable influences in his sets. Sidney offers an exclusive look at what “gospel house” means, why the genre matters, and how it continues to uplift club culture today.
Inside the episode:
- The origins of LA house and legendary venues like Catch One, The Horizon, The Abbey, The Caper Room, and Foster’s Penthouse
- How DJ Sidney Perry blends gospel, disco, and house into an unforgettable sound
- Shoutouts to DJ icons including Billy Long, Michael Yarn, Bobby Martin, Frank Del Rio, and The Baka Boyz
- Building community and legacy as a founder of Qubonix label and a true West Coast architect
- Stories of hope, reinvention, and the resilience it takes to thrive behind the booth
- Why gospel house is a movement, not just a genre
PLUS: Don’t miss the exclusive DJ set at the end of the episode, featuring new, unreleased Sidney Perry tracks that bring soulful energy straight to your speakers.
Whether you’re a dedicated house head, a dance-floor regular, or just discovering the roots of LA nightlife, this conversation will open your ears (and your heart) to a new side of club culture.
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