Steve Lawler plans to step aside for new DJs

[esef]

Superstar Ibiza DJ Steve Lawler chatted to Skrufff this week and revealed that he?s seriously considering cutting back on international DJ dates to make way for new DJs. "I?m 31 now and I?ve been touring for a long time and right now I?m thinking that I don?t want to be touring the world at the level I am at the moment, when I?m 40," said Steve. "There?s no way. I don?t think I?d be able to, even if I wanted to."

The Birmingham raised house/ progressive star also suggested new DJs? lack of experience can offer them a distinct advantage over today?s stack of big name jocks. "When something is new to somebody like DJing, they bring in a certain amount of initial excitement that?s humanly impossible to recreate when you?ve been doing it for years," he pointed out.

"I still get really excited to listen to my new music and I still get nervous before gigs, but it?s not the same as it was for me 10 years ago. But every industry needs that kind of fresh excitement, it?s a really positive thing. If a thousand people start DJing tomorrow, within that thousand they?ll be some good talent somewhere. And good talent shouldn?t be hidden," he added.

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[Jibgolly]

much respecct to lawler.
he's a stand up guy.
and a monumental size dj for being only slightly taller than 4 feet.

[dosa]

Re: Steve Lawler plans to step aside for new DJs

That's quite humble of Lawler. I'd still enjoy his sexy tribal sets anytime. He brings in a great crowd

[SOULKEEPER]

Re: Steve Lawler plans to step aside for new DJs

That how a DJ who's had a brilliant career should step aside. With some dignity and self respect. You've gotta admire a guy who's not gonna disapoint clubbers because he no longer wants to put in the effort. Good for you Lawler. Thank you for respecting the clubbers and the music. We need to see a few others follow suit. We'll miss them but, the right thing to do is give a shot to the next generation.

[foreks]

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what a pity. ok, but on 22102004 he's playing in warsaw, poland and I'm strongly eager to see him. perhaps the last chance :cry:

[MusicJatt]

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good point Soul Keeper ...


I used to drive 3.5 hours each way to see him in LA, im glad i did it then because i might not be able to catch his music now ... personally I love his sets and still listen to Lights Out 1 on the regular. I hope after a while he gets the feeling back.

[Garrick]

^^ i don't think he's lost the feeling. i just think traveling overseas everyday takes its toll on a person. he'll probably sleep for a couple months straight if he took a break.

[liquidsky]

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I love his Dark Drums and Lights Out compilations and going to miss his spinning. I do think it's admirable for him to allow new djs to come up through the ranks. Just hope there is someone that is just as good to fill his place.

[hulkhuss]

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it's about time

[tiddles]

it's about time

awesome

[asdf_admin]

what a fucking loser.

i do not believe that at all. you lead the fucking rooks out into the battle. you do not sit back and watch them get tore up. what a cock-e bastard. no shit i do not like his fucking lame music. bah.

/anger management dom. anger is bad.

[BarneyIllfingas]

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Definite props to Steve on this one. I honestly noticed his lack of enthusiasm the last couple times he visited Toronto. The tracks are great and flashes of his past brilliance would surface but from beginning to end in my opinion his set didn't remain focused.

For a guy like Steve its probably in his best interest to find a venue he loves, close to his home and studio and develop it. Let us come to see him instead of him travelling to us. Danny Teneglia does this and it only increases the excitment when he does decide to travel. I assume that it also allows him to maintain a level of performance that he is satisfied with.

Regardless, he's right. There is so much talent out there that isn't being booked because of the safety of bringing in established talent. If more of the vets take this approach it might make promoters take a chance from time to time. Isn't that what this scene is all about: change and something new?

[octeight]

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if they play often like 3times a week it kinda becomes like being on tour which they will maybe become like a robot knowing every beat and cue point, sometimes playing now and again but better special sets are the way forward

[musicnazi]

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never heard of this happening before... a dj actually retiring... thought they would all go til they had no more

[pimpmcknight]

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I think this is smart on his part and others should take his advice. He has put out some banging cd's over the years (Nubreed and Light Out 1) and has built up the tribal scene, let's see what the new talent can do. Don't want to see him go but when he does he'll be greatly missed.