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If you’re aware of what’s been going on in the city of Essen for the past few month and years you might have noticed that there are three guys, namely Dplay, Langenberg and last but not least Manuel Tur who have been causing quite a stir in the scene of house music, mixing things up not only nationally with a bunch of releases on labels like Drumpoet Community or Compost Records. So it’s merely been a matter of time until those three were about to launch their very own club night. The day is coming closer now and at the end of september we’ll be able to enjoy those guys not only solely at one of their numerous gigs in and around Germany but altogether in their own hometown at one single spot. The so called »Goethebunker« which has already been home to several electronic clubnights should serve as the perfect venue, providing a kind ambient and the perfect underground feel for the deep-disposed crowd. So calendar the 27th for some good ol’ deep house disco tech dub and don’t miss this great event.

27/11/08 - Manuel Tur, Langenberg, Dplay
@ Club »Goethebunker«
Goethestraße 67, 45130 Essen

Last weekend i went to visit this great festival again, taking place in the Westfalenpark of the city of Dortmund, where this year’s very successful Loveparade was held. Due to organizational trouble (LP was only two weeks ago) Juicy Beats promoters even had to cancel and re-book various acts. Nevertheless the line-up was as good and versatile as it has ever been. Which means you had the chance to choose between 14 floors, each one adressing a different style, from hip hop over dancehall, funk and jazz to eletronic and techno. That is the actually the idea behind Juicy Beats, covering a good range of music, bringing loads of different people together and represent the quality and versatility of contemporary music.

Even though the weather was to become quite rainy nobody seemed to hesitate about coming, so the park was as filled as every year. There was however lots of space, and even in the evening when places got crowded, you always had enough room for dancing (and breathing). (more…)

It’s been a while since my last entry but i thought this news would definitely be worth a post. As reported in there most recent newsletter, New Zealand’s finest Funk/Reggae/Soul group are dropping a new album in July. I’ve already been a big fan of their studio debut »Based On A True Story«, which was packed with beautiful songs and ballads. It has put a whole lot of good memories in my mind, in large parts i would say due to the distinctive voice of Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie. The first single »The Camel« will be released the 21st of july. And for the lucky ones (in mostly France and the UK), FFD are touring Europe in late 2008…

FFD Tour Guide 2008

… and right after picking up two buddies from the central station it was about to get ready for the night. So, dinner at Cologne’s most famous Schnitzel shop “Oma Kleinmann” where we had the probably most bulky piece of meat in our lives. Then, we went to hang out at several bars in Zülpicher Street to make ourselves drunk with some Bombay Tonic. At about midnight we went to Triple A, a club that normally stands for rather mainstreamish electro parties.

But that night was going to become the complete opposite. Coke didn’t spare money nor taste in music to get three of America’s greates house artist into town, supported by Switzerland’s up-and-coming producer Quarion. When we entered the club, a resident was already banging the floor with some tech house. Pretty hard stuff for the early hour but from what i know that’s what most warm up Djs seem to be like at the moment… (more…)

Upcoming friday, the 11th April, these two buddies are going to spin the records at Monkey’s Club in Düsseldorf. Well known for their releases on Freerange Records, Compost Black and Drumpoet Community, i guess we can expect a rather deeeep and groovy house affair. The party will be hosted as an all-drinks-for-free event. Sounds weird? Yes, why should someone spend his money on other people’s drunkenness? Well, the idea is that at the end you gotta show up with an envelope which can - measured by your personal estimation - contain any amount of money, from zero to unlimited. Of course it would be a shame to not support this concept and proper line-up with some bucks, wouldn’t it? Guest list applications can be submitted via their homepage. I’ll be there!

www.privatemonkey.com 

Last week i went to Denmark to visit my girlfriend who is currently attending university in Roskilde, which is only a few kilometers from the capital town of Copenhagen. Nice occasion to explore the qualities of nordic lifestyle, clubbing, meal and and last but not least shopping. Yeah shopping, going to Copenhagen means to have your credit card with you, because you will be overwhelmed by fashion & design stores on every corner. You need to know (I didn’t) that Copenhagen is the birth city of famous architect Arne Jacobsen, whose furniture is ubiquitous. Also, it is a must-do to check out the Dansk Design Center and the Dansk Arkitektur Center. Both very nice places with varying exhibitions and each providing a good book store to dig in.

Of course there is no way in leaving out the usual sights such as the Radhuspladsen, shopping avenue Strøget, the little mermaid or Amalienbørg, home of the danish royal family. But watching behind the scenes of the city’s main attractions unleashes a way more interesting and also deeper view into the character of the city. If you go beyond the lakes that separate the suburbs of Nørrebro and Østerbro you get in touch with the urban, stylish (more…)

Yes, and if you live near any of the participating cities, you should definitely mark this in your calendar. After Coke’s last Dj Culture Tour that covered some of the scene’s greatest hip hop-artists they are now performing a house-only tour in april of this year. And despite the rather lush budget that Coke will provide it seems there’s not only a money generating purpose behind that thing. Cos’ regarding the masses that this brand could reach they bring some of the scene’s most unfamiliar acts to our country: Theo Parrish, Robert Owens, Omar S. and Quarion. Wicked! So, spread the word, these are the dates:

11.04.08 - Berlin / Engelbrot
12.04.08 - Hamburg / Click at Ex-Karstadt
17.04.08 - München / Die Registratur
18.04.08 - Köln / Triple A Club
19.04.08 - Erfurt / Joue Joue Club

www.cokedjculture.de

If you’re into deep house and nu-jazz music and want to release stress with some good cocktails or maybe some hot and spicy spare ribs then this might be a good hint for you. I’m playing twice per month on mondays at the Three-Sixty Bar in Bochum City. It’s a pleasurable occasion for launching the week with some chilled out beats and melodies.

So come down, have a pint and get down to the lush grooves. You can see my upcoming gigs on my Myspace account. Some of the sets will be recorded and put online in the near future. Looking forward to see ya there! (more…)