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I started music in the early 80's by doing a Rockabilly Punk Rock radio show at 11 years old (Radio Dira. Tulle), my vinyl records addiction starts probably there i guess. At 14 my first guitar and music promotion with Rock A la Grange (Tulle-France). My father was a boxing game organizer and i grow up in my parents cafe, so i guess i picked up a lot on my parents to organize proper wild parties... at 18 in Limoges France, I was running Psychobilly gigs, at 20, Rockabilly festivals, with artists like The Gene Vincent's Blue Caps, Rudy Tutti Grayzel, The Red Hot & Blue, etc..), at 20, Blues & Garage Punk/ Surf gigs (all Crypt Records bands, Fleshtones, Billy Childish & Headcoats, Phantom Surfers, etc...

From 89- to 96.
Then I moved to the states with 2 mates, our mission was to come back with a memphis Blues man for the Limoges Jazz & Blues Festival, we came back with Robet Belfour after also met T Model Ford in Memphis with Dave Ewans in 1992 and of course plenty of vinyl 45's and a Fender Reverb Tank
I played guitar in The Blues Devils (Bad Karma records Fr 89-96), we played at the original DIRTY WATER Club at the Tavern St John in Archway- London in 94 and recorded an album at Toe Rag Studio for Rollercoaster records FR, Sir Balddiddley, English Rocknroller specialist wrote in an UK Music Magazine in 94; THE BLUE DEVILS " Are what the wanna-bes wanna be" they doing THE BEST EVER SONICS COVER! The most possessed Rock 'N Roll band".

With my other band, a jam band called Showman & The Thunderous Staccatos (Repent records USA/ Alopecia Records UK) were played on air on BBC Radio1 DJ John Peel ( RIP) then we played in 95 at the London Forum opening for DICK DALE. In my early 20's, i was also Sound engineer for the Norton Records/A Bones European Tour. I started Party DJ in 1990 mix up all the music genre that i dig aka El Senor S. I moved to London in the mid 90's, where with Josh Collins (Frat Shack promoter) we formed the very Lo-Fi Punk quartet, called The Sidekicks (Munster records Spain/Corduoy records Australia ), i spend a lot of time at original Toe Rag Studio (French Place /Shoreditch), i was also working on Pervirella, a Burlesque B movie produced by Josh Collins, featuring Mark Lamarr (bbc/Radio2) and Johnathan Ross ( Tv presenter), you can find a song of my band Showman on the soundtrack.

In 96 , I was working with Neil & Barney at SOUNDS THAT SWING/ NO HIT Records shop in Camden Town.

In 99, i was one of the few DJS to spin at the biggest Burlesque Rock'n' Roll- 50's/60's Vintage Music festival in the world, THE LAS VEGAS GRIND 99 in Vegas,and opening with Side Kicks for the legendary Trashmen. I left the Rockabilly-Rockn Roll Garage Surf Scene after being one of the most popular and successful DJ in that scene. In 2000, i took an other challenge by creating with Crystal, Raison D'etre Scene and Funk-I-Tus, 2 innovative club nights in Shoredicth/ Hoxton East London. Club nights, where like-minded music lovers and party goers can feel good and free with the music we all love and share without any specific "musical uniform" to wear! The rest is now part of the history i guess!

As a musician/guitarist my influences comes from Mickey Baker, Cliff Gallup, Robert Johnson, Merle Travis, Bo Diddley, Link Wray, Lightin' Hopkins, Travis Wammack, John Lee Hooker, Dick Dale, Magic Sam, Doctor Ross, Paul Burlinson, Ronnie Dawson, Steve Cropper, Phelps "Catfish" Collins, Chuck Berry, Al Casey, Sonics, The Trashmen, Duane Eddy, Joe Clay, Bill Haley & the Comets (my first ever record) and many more.

On the latin side Bobby Matos, Tito Puente, El Gran Combo, Celia Cruz, La Lupe etc.., any bad ass Bateria Batucada, 60's 70's s Samba Bossa Nova, Guem & Zakka, Toots & The Maytals, Lee Scratch Perry, Skatalites, etc..

Movies sound track, French -Italian- American lounge of course, British KPM Librairy,Tiki Music lounge and some Easy listening, i do also collect Ethnic music from Africa, Orient, Asia, India, i dig all different kind and genre of great soulful and genuine music from all over the world, who gives me a thrills and a "reason2b" and of course make me wanna boogie all night. I guess those influences are strong on my djing attitude and selection . I love music, people, parties and proper sound system! Simple as That! Thanks Sir John Peel (rip), who played on air my bands recordings! The Saints, The Ramones, The Dead Boys, The Cramps, Undertones, MC5, The Stooges, Stray Cats, Social Distorsion, early Damned and Clash, Dead Kennedys, etc...
On my producer & Arrangement hat, i am a fan of Ravel, Arthur Lyman and Ken Nelson who produced the most beautiful rocknroll album ever with Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps in 56

In the mid 90's I started A&R for Mister Luckee Records and started the legendary Buttshakers Compoilations and also Mademoiselle Records with Crystal, (54 Nude Honeys, Dirty Burds, Lulu's Marble, Diaboliks, Knockouts, etc..) and in the late 1990's King A Ling Records in Hoxton Square.

Today, i am still a Dj , Guitarman, promoter, Producer, i am also dubbed as the Dj whohas made London swing again, the Dj of the stars and legends as I was the resident Dj from BO DIDDLEY SHOW in London (RIP), EARTHA KITT, CHUCK BERRY, DICK DALE, WANDA JACKSON, QUESTION MARK & The MYSTERIANS, etc..

Hosted By: DJ HEALER SELECTA Yvan Serrano-Fontova
When: 19 Nov 2008, 19:00
Where Hootananny
95 Effra Road Sw2 Brixton
London, sw2
United Kingdom
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DJ HEALER SELECTA Yvan Serrano-Fontova

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RAISON D'ETRE LONDON'S INTERNATIONAL NEW YEAR EVE PARTY

" Very Popular music shows & fantastic DJ Sessions promoting new music yet Treasuring vintage music (JAZZ CAFE LONDON)

"This is the definitive event to celebrate music and dance in London and London can not get enough of this..( Cargo)

London's Club & Live Music Phenomenon (Sam Pow Time Out)

Raison D'Etre 's London New Year's Eve parties are rare and legendary.
When Raison D'Etre (Reason For Being) the most esteemed and popular independent Live Music & Club promoter in London (London Tourdate), who is also resident in London's finest live Music venues like Jazz Cafe and to Glastonbury festival, decide to celebrate the new year in the capital... Oh boy!
You can be sure, the all multicultural London's and International Music Lovers will be there to boogie and shimmy all night long for a buzzing musical count down full of unforgettable blue notes, like few years ago at the sold out Raison D'Etre NY Eve party at Spitz or Electricity Showroom in Shoreditch.

Well, if you are looking for something unique, eclectic, simple, good and stylish to celebrate 2009, in a great and traditional London's Live Music Venue (*where Manu Chao does secret gigs) with an outstanding UK and International artists line up, charming atmosphere & a friendly like minded crowd.
Take my words, you will be in for a memorable treat at Raison D'Etre's London New Year 's Eve Party at Hootananny.

The "Soiree" will host as usual the finest UK's bands, with the legendary Healer Selecta residing over the evening's proceedings, designed to get the whole crowd dancing, smiling and feeling good.
Check out, the special "Credit Crunch" admission fee, is a blessing on it's own, to celebrate a new year, a new area of hope, love and happiness. Don't forget your best dancing shoes.
Restaurant table booking available.


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Live Music, DJ's & Dancing until dawn
Restaurant open until Midnight, Authentic Thai Food.

DJ HEALER SELECTA :(Jazz Cafe/ Freestyle Records/ King A Ling Records)
3 hours set from the Hero With a record Box / The Dj who has made London swing again (Time Out/Mojo)
London's Finest DJ (London Burlesque festival)

SIZE NINE : England's Finest Latin Funk Burlesque Orchestra

GABBY YOUNG & THE OTHER ANIMAL: Contagious Rockabilly Gypsy Swing (GiftOftheGab records)


ADDISS IVORY: Top Ranking Party Reggae Dance Hall Live PA ( Unikmusic records)
ACHNASHEEN AIRPORT: Fantastic Scottish Pipes & Rock 'N' Roll Madness Hootananny Special

HEALER SELECTA LIVE PA with Asher Storm: London's most popular Live Party Sound Soul System with DJ Healer Selecta on wild Guitar

LA MIA BO: Madame Raison D'Etre , Funkitus club & Mademoiselle Records (Japan/ England/ France)

DJ BLUE MOVIES: Rare Groove, Boogie, Early Disco ( Brixton Plan B)

MUSIC STYLE:
Soul - Rockabilly - Afrobeat - Funk - Mambo - Samba - Rhythm & Blues - Garage Rock - Cumbia - Surf Beat - Rockin' jumpin' Blues - Rare Groove - Disco Boogie - Freakbeat - Rocksteady - NU Funk- Be Bop - Ska - 60's French Pop - 60's British Beat - Zydeco - Boolywood Beat - NU Soul - Merengue - Latin Jazz Boogaloo - Reggae Rockers - Twist & Frat Beat - Scottish Pipe - Rock'n'Roll - Batucada - Salsa -etc..


DRESS CODE: Retro Vintage a Gogo appreciated, or just stylish and comfortable...
also very welcome, Beatnik Smart, Glamourous Super Star, 30's 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's style, James Bond, Suave Rock'N' Roll Greasers, French Touch, English & Italian Suits, All in White, Vivien Of Holloway's Dresses, Halloween special "Dead Celebrities", Femme Fatale, Tiki special, etc..

PLUS:

* Best in New bands and Vintage Party Music
* Top Live Venue Club/ Pub/restaurant
* Quality Sound System
* Club Bars at Pub Prices
* Heated Large Outdoor Beer Garden
* Wooden Dance Floor
* Chill Out Room /comfy Sofas/ Pool tables
* Like- minded crowd and unique vibe
* London's finest DJ's spinning the best 45's vinyl
* The Freshest Bands from Raison D'Etre Collective
* Thai Food available booking 0207 7377273 or 07789324429
* One of the very best think in all London , no mistake ( Time Out)
* Voted Best Live Music Party Club Night in London ( Metro)
* Friendly Staff
* Welcoming Door Person
* Let's celebrate 2009 in style!

£12 early Birds tickets, £15 Advance, £20 at the door

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