DJ Aston Evans has been part of the house music story for more than three decades, and his energy still feels as fresh as it did in the early ’90s. Today he hosts Aston’s House on Centreforce 883 and holds down the residency at The Shelter Liverpool with his son, Max.
Aston Evans at a glance
- Started: 1991, on the terraces of Tenerife
- London residencies: Limelight, Legends, Hippodrome and Ministry of Sound
- Radio: Aston’s House, Mondays 8–10pm on Centreforce 883
- Residency: The Shelter Liverpool, with Max Evans
- Sound: Soulful, bumpy and deep house
From Tenerife to London’s biggest clubs: an incredible 30-year journey
Aston’s journey started in 1991 with soulful sets on the terraces of Tenerife. Back in London he held residencies at some of the city’s most iconic clubs, including Limelight, Legends, the Hippodrome and Ministry of Sound, building a reputation as a selector who could move any dancefloor.
Aston’s House on Centreforce 883
His weekly Aston’s House show on Centreforce 883 has become a Monday-night ritual for listeners around the world: two hours of proper house music, 8–10pm UK time, picked by someone who lives and breathes it. You’ll also find him on festival line-ups such as Suncebeat Croatia and at Groove Odyssey in Ibiza.
How to listen to Aston’s House
- When: every Monday, 8–10pm UK time
- Online: live on the Centreforce 883 website, wherever you are in the world
- On DAB radio: Centreforce broadcasts on DAB in London, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales
Centreforce itself is a legend of UK dance culture. It started as a pirate station on 88.3 FM in East London in 1989, at the height of the acid house and rave era, and returned as a licensed DAB station in 2018. Read more about Centreforce Radio 883.
The Shelter Liverpool
Aston and Max Evans are the residents at The Shelter, the underground house night beneath Paradiso in Liverpool. Over the years their booth has hosted Jovonn, Toolate Groove, Neil Pierce, Sean McCabe, Brother James, Booker T, Café 432, Groove Assassin and Ryan Coughlan, with Sunday sessions at Modo bringing in guests like Billy Cocks, David Bailey, Lloyd Life, Martin Lodge and Pablo Martinez.
The Shelter runs on a Funktion-One sound system and celebrated its fourth birthday in July 2026, with Aston and Max opening on unreleased music before guests Kapela (founder of Soulful Sunday at Djoon in Paris) and Toolate Groove from Belgium.
In the studio
Aston’s productions carry the same passion as his sets. Tracks like We Stand Strong and Twisted have a classic house feel with a modern edge, the kind of records that slot into a set and lift the room at the right moment.
Essential Aston Evans tracks
- We Stand Strong: a classic house feel built for the dancefloor
- Twisted: classic house with a modern edge
A family affair
Watching Aston share the decks with his son Max Evans is something special: two generations bouncing off each other with the same love for the music. His 2025 diary included Forward Motion vs The Shelter in Malta and Djoon in Paris.
Listen: Aston’s House with Steve Bell
Steve Bell joined Aston as a special guest on Aston’s House. Press play on part one below.
Aston Evans career timeline
- 1991: starts playing soulful sets on the terraces of Tenerife
- Back in London: London residencies at Limelight, Legends, the Hippodrome and Ministry of Sound
- 2022: The Shelter Liverpool launches beneath Paradiso, with Aston and Max Evans as residents
- Today: hosts Aston’s House every Monday on Centreforce 883
- 2025: plays Forward Motion vs The Shelter in Malta and Djoon in Paris
- 2026: The Shelter celebrates its fourth birthday
Why Aston Evans matters to UK house music
Few DJs connect the eras of UK house as naturally. Aston Evans played London’s legendary clubs in their heyday, now brings that experience to a new generation through weekly radio, and is building a home for soulful and deep house in Liverpool alongside his son. For promoters, that means a DJ who can read any room, from a warm-up to a festival stage.
Frequently asked questions about Aston Evans
Who is DJ Aston Evans?
A London house music DJ and producer who has been playing since 1991, host of Aston’s House on Centreforce 883 and resident at The Shelter Liverpool.
When is Aston’s House on Centreforce 883?
Every Monday from 8pm to 10pm UK time.
Where does Aston Evans play?
Residencies at The Shelter Liverpool, plus festivals and clubs including Suncebeat Croatia and Groove Odyssey Ibiza.
Is Max Evans related to Aston Evans?
Yes. Max is Aston’s son, and the two play together as residents at The Shelter Liverpool.
What kind of music does Aston Evans play?
Aston Evans plays soulful, bumpy and deep house, mixing classic house records with new music.
How can I listen to Aston’s House?
Aston’s House is live every Monday from 8pm to 10pm UK time on Centreforce 883, online at centreforceradio.com and on DAB in London, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.
What is The Shelter Liverpool?
The Shelter is an underground house music night beneath Paradiso in Liverpool, launched in 2022, with Aston and Max Evans as residents and guests from the international house scene.
Follow Aston on Instagram for his latest dates.
Keep listening
Steve Bell plays soulful, deep and vocal house across the UK, Ibiza and beyond. Catch his monthly DancersHip show and live sets, or see the media pack to book Steve for your event.
