PRESENTER
Abraham Parker
The BoAt Pod
4th Tuesday of Each Month
4-6pm
Abraham is a DJ, trumpeter, writer, and theatre/community arts practitioner. An Honest Jon’s Records staff member since 2009, he remains behind their Portobello Road counter to this day, having spent a sabbatical in Glasgow running nights at Sub Club. He has collaborated and released records with the likes of Al Wootton, Big Hands, Contours, Holy Tongue and Steve Beresford, and in 2023 debuted his live set with Big Hands. He currently programs Mind Dance (a monthly event of live music and DJs raising money for mental health support) and Pick a Sound (a collective and night dedicated to bridging all natures of genres in a club). Away from music, he writes, teaches, and runs theatre and community arts organisation Vocal Point. As well as developing and touring theatre productions, the company runs workshops and courses for young people and the homeless and vulnerable.
https://linktr.ee/abrahamparker
PREVIOUS SHOWS
Abraham Parker | April 2024
The perfect way to wrap up our day on board with Mr Abraham Parker, sharing an abundance of music from all corners of the globe.
Abraham Parker & Thomas Kitchman | Outward Bound | March 2024
This month Abraham is joined by DJ/selector Thomas Kitchman for a joint navigation. Outward Bound features some beautiful rare tracks and albums with a very apt nautical theme.
Abraham Parker | February 2024
Abraham trawls his way through a stash of hidden vinyl gems from his collection with some new finds thrown in for good measure too!
Abraham Parker | January 2024
Abraham Parker brining a mixed fusion of sounds from across the globe for 2024, from spiritual jazz, reggae, soul and more. Fresh wax delights throughout.
Abraham Parker | Beyond The Notes | Blue Note Records Pop Up | November 2023
Abraham Parker - Trumpeter, DJ, Selector, often found behind the counter of (our much loved Honest Jons record store on Portobello Road) jumped on board with a Beyond The Notes tribute to Blue Note
Abraham Parker | October 2023
Abraham curated a thought provoking voyage into soundscapes reflecting our current climate of trying times.
Abraham Parker | September 2023
Another dope trip c/o Abraham Parker. Expect a smooth avant garde sail.
Abraham Parker | August 2023
We're treated to a trumpet-infused show from Abraham, with a dash of dub and reggae.
Abraham Parker | July 2023
West London's finest* - Abraham always jumps on board with a fresh stack a wax from one of our favourite record shops in the world Honest Jons, on Portobello. Always a magical sail. Drop him a heart.
Abraham Parker | June 2023
Always a deep, evocative and educational set from Abraham Parker each and every month. You can also find him behind the counter from time to time at Honest Jons Records on Portobello Road, London.
Abraham Parker | May 2023
West London's Finest* - Another sail into the realms of world music and beyond from the one Abraham Parker. Drop him a heart.
Abraham Parker | April 2023
A beautiful melancholic trip c/o Abraham Parker with a tribute to a number of iconic musicians who have recently transitioned. Abraham can occasionally be found behind the counter at Honest Jons records on Portobello Road. It's one of our favourite record stores in the world. Check em out.
Abraham Parker | March 2023
Abraham made his debut aboard ship with this two hour world fusion trip. This guy wears many hats including working for one of our much loved independent original West Ldn record shops 'Honest Jons' - which means fresh vinyl drops each month! He's live 4th Wednesday of each month. 12:00 - 14:00 GMT. Dive in!