Guest DJs from the Scottish music scene play their all time favourite records, as long as they are not by The Smiths or Joy Division. A social night for musicians, promoters, journalists and anyone who likes a surprise selection of tunes. The night begins with a music related seminar:
From 7.30pm - Unveiling The Mind Of A Music Journalist Seminar, with guests
MARK ROBERTSON (THE LIST),
STUART McHUGH (IS THIS MUSIC? / JOCKROCK),
GARY FLOCKHART (EVENING NEWS) &
DAVID POLLOCK (MIXMAG, THE LIST, THE SCOTSMAN)
From 9pm - Guest djs play their all time favourite records with
KEVIN WILLIAMSON , BROKEN RECORDS & MUSICIANS UNION.
More info www.myspace.com/borntobewide
Doors 7.30pm, in The Speakeasy. Free Admission.
THURSDAY 3 JULY - LIMBO
A Live Music Dance Party with the Black Spring DJs and friends
supporting two of the most vital live acts on the circuit
every Thursday
Bands on this date are: LITTLE GREEN MACHINE +
WAKE THE PRESIDENT
Doors 8pm, bands onstage 9.15 & 10.15. Admission £5
FRIDAY 4 JULY - SMOOVE (ACID JAZZ)
Acid Jazz artist and globetrotting DJ Smoove brings box of funk, funk and more funk to Edinburgh for an exclusive set. As well as DJing, since 1996 Smoove has released two albums, various singles, & remixed artists such as The New Master Sounds, Dynamo Productions (Andy Smith), The Ju Ju Orchestra, and many more.
More info http://www.myspace.com/smooveacidjazz
SATURDAY 5 JULY - JOSEPH MALIK (DJ SET)
Joseph Malik playing the past, the present & the future.
Doors 9pm, in The Ballroom. Free Admission.
SUNDAY 6 JULY - JAE P (with band) + SIMBA
Doors 8pm, in The Ballroom. Advance tickets £5 stbf from the Voodoo Rooms, Tickets Scotland, Ripping Records. Credit card hotline 0131 220 3234. Online bookings at www.ticketweb.co.uk.
THURSDAY 10 JULY - LAPTOP LOUNGE
Laptop Lounge is a unique monthly event dedicated to the laptop artist. Be amazed as shapes and sounds emanate from slimline plastic and metal boxes. Enjoy a state of the art sound and visual experience in The Speakeasy. Be part of the new exciting 21st century entertainment.
Turn on , boot up , zoom out...
Doors 8pm, in The Speakeasy. Free admission.
THURSDAY 10 JULY - LIMBO
A Live Music Dance Party with the Black Spring DJs and friends
supporting two of the most vital live acts on the circuit
every Thursday
Bands on this date are: COME ON GANG + HAIGHT ASHBURY
Doors 8pm, bands onstage 9.15 & 10.15. Admission £5
FRIDAY 11 JULY - BUBBLEGUM BOOGALOO
Doors 9pm, Free Admission.
SATURDAY 12 JULY - HUE & CRY (Early Show)
Doors 7.30pm, band onstage at 8.30pm, finish at 9.45pm in The Ballroom. Advance tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
SATURDAY 12 JULY - SOUL SPECTRUM
Join Fryer (Motherfunk) with guests Jason Stirland (Deepfunk, London) & Ian Wright for a journey through funky edged soul music, from hard hitting 60s northern and 70s rare gems to a touch of inspirational disco and beyond.
Download the last Soul Spectrum night in its entirety here
More info www.soulspectrum.co.uk
Doors 9pm, in The Ballroom. Free Admission.
SUNDAY 13 JULY - JAY BROWN (ALBUM LAUNCH)
plus special guests Jake Cogan and the Liberty RosesDoors 7.30pm, in The Ballroom. Tickets £3.
THURSDAY 17 JULY - LIMBO
A Live Music Dance Party with the Black Spring DJs and friends
supporting two of the most vital live acts on the circuit
every ThursdayBands on this date are: GRACE EMILYS + PUNCH & THE APOSTLES + REFORMATION
Doors 8pm, bands onstage 9.15 & 10.15. Admission £5
FRIDAY 18 JULY - ANDY SMITH (PORTISHEAD)
+ MR PLEASE PLEASE
Ace DJ, Portishead collaborator and creator of the incredible genre-busting “Document” Series of mix CDs, Andy Smith brings his well-packed record box to The Voodoo Rooms for an evening of musical pleasure & dancing.
As well as the document series, Smith has most recently released the compilation “Let’s Boogaloo Volume 4” on the Recordkicks which is stuffed full of deep funk, latin jazz & northern soul musical gems, and remixed “Here Come The Girls” (from The Boots ad). His DJ style combines excellent turntablism with the fact that he is one of the best party DJs out there.
More info http://www.djandysmith.com/
