Coke Dj Culture stopping by in Cologne…

April 20th, 2008 | filed under: Events | Stumble it!

… 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…

Anyway, as soon as Quarion took over, the music became groovier, funkier, deeper, more danceable and the spot was already packed. It was time to get on the dancefloor where we were about to stay most part of the night. After a very good set Omar S continued to spin the decks and played some of his dirty Detroit stuff, as we know from his productions. After two hours or so, Robert Owens took over and the crowd began to scream right when his voice appeared. One hour of tough progressive house was about to come and some of the people had to use earplugs to stand the volume. By that time, most people were drunk already and partied hard to his relentless beats.

Theo Parrish was still a long time coming. But when he finally took over, he turned the floor inside out. Wicked set of disco, funk and soul stuff. I’ve heard him once play in Cologne but this time he mad the crowd turn mad. Brilliant!

Ok, so that was my short review of a truly good night. Thanks to Coca Cola for supporting underground music. It’s so worth it!

I’ve done approx. 60 photos that evening so check out the PICS section for some impressions of the night…