Welcome

However you found your way here, welcome to the web site of DJ Barry John - a DJ who began to establish his reputation in Tamworth back in 1971. Barry gigged his "DJ apprenticeship" in the nightclubs of Birmingham between '72 and '74 and has continued to entertain throughout the years. Although based in Tamworth, Barry's mobile disco and karaoke will travel anywhere within reason.

Barry has full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) Cover - see Certificate

Barry's equipment is also fully Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) compliant - see Certificate

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Barry currently hosts Karaoke every Friday at the Progressive Club, Tamworth.  The gig are open to the public so you are welcome to pop by and say hello.

If you're another DJ or Musician and looking for Public Liability Insurance (PLI) checkout the Musicguard link for very reasonable rates.

Barry and his loving wife Ginny

Big influence - The Emperor

Without a doubt one of the greatest influences on my DJ career was Emporor Rosko.  In my opinion he ran the top mobile disco in the whole country.  Here's my proud possession - an autographed Rosko album - "Good Luck in '74"!!He was also a second-to-none radio DJ (and still is) with a superb voice which may have been influenced by (and I only suggest this) the famous American DJ Wolfman Jack.  Here (43Kb) is one of a number of genuine Rosko jingles made just for me by the Royal Ruler himself.

Here (28Kb) is a personalised jingle from the famous Paul Burnett, top radio Luxembourg and Radio 1 DJ of the 70s.

The Sailor

This exclusive photo of the Jolly Sailor 'death' steps has been taken for posterity as an eternal reminder of this horrific venue access.  This was the route to the Jolly Sailor function room for Barry's whole DJ career although during the last 20 years Barry has accepted no bookings here.
Originally made of wood that a steel structure replaced in more recent times, these steps were always slippy, and the opening into the room at the top was awful.The Jolly Sailor survives no more and these steps will never be climbed again and Barry claims to have been the last person to climb the steps prior to its demolition.
Although the Sailor has gone Barry believes it is of detriment to the area, as once more another classic building gets wasted and our heritage disappears.
Sailor steps - April 2nd 2005

Barry also builds websites and has some favoured clients, see www.barrywright.co.uk.

Photos from the November 2004 soul night here.

Please use the links to navigate around the site to find out more about Barry's history, experience and how to book him for your special occasion.  Alternatively use the engine to search the site

Thank you for visiting.
Any opinions expressed on this web site are those of Barry alone and do not reflect entertainers' opinions in general; as far as he knows!.

Mission Statement

To provide the customer with top value entertainment whilst perpetuating the business through recommendation and reputation.

Price guide

Guide price for weekday Karaoke - £120.
Friday/Saturday disco for weddings/dinner-dances/parties etc. from £190 - Karaoke supplement - £20.
All the above prices based on the Tamworth area.

Contact

e-mail:

telephone home: +044 (0)1827 382999

telephone mobile: 07989 960746

27 Croft Close Elford Tamworth Staffs B79 9BU

"Barry John" is Registered under the Business Names Act 1916 (No. 2418944 - 24 July 1979)