Clubs

CLUB OF THE WEEK : 

SAHARA SESSIONS @ PO NA NA

DRESSCODE: Smart and trendy fashions to  bohemian chic.

MUSIC: Funky and disco house, with club classics.

DJS: John Hutchison with guest DJs, live percussionists and saxophonist.

Po Na Na has just got a whole lot hotter with new club night Sahara Sessions. Running weekly  they launched  in July with Mark Trophy from The Trophy Twins, who played out a glam house and club classics set.  A perfect start to the weekend, Sahara Sessions has one aim, to bring a bit of fun, glam and sexy clubbing back to Edinburgh.

This night is firmly focused on house music so you can expect the finest funk and disco tinged house with a few club classics new and old thrown into the mix. If you are a fan of Hed Kandi, Defected and Subliminal, then this night is for you. Resident DJ John Hutchison (Tokyoblu) will be playing tracks and remixes from the likes of David Guetta, Dennis Ferrer, Freddie Le Grande, Roger Sanchez and Calvin Harris alongside classic  diva's Jocelyn Brown, Kathy Brown and Barbara Tucker. There's some thing for everyone with Hutchison keeping everything housey and lively.

The décor has been transformed from the usual Arabian market vibe to a  more-glam look for Sahara Sessions. Fortunately you are still treated to the warmth of Po Na Na's basement style inspired by Moroccan souk bars. The cosy booths are perfect to chill out - warm and intimate. The dance floor is to the back of the club and is equally cosy.

With the current trend taking over Edinburgh at the moment being the inclusion of live performances alongside the DJ, expect to see regular appearances from Trav ‘Saxingh’ Panesar (Hed Kandi / Fierce Angel) on live sax and David McGeorge (Tokyoblu) on percussion. This really enhances the night with Hutchison taking the musical experience a step further by adding some big name DJs to the bill.

If George Street is turning out to be a bit too much like a safari trip then head down to Po Na Na, Sahara Sessions is a burning hot house night with a great atmosphere and a perfect alternative to the main club nights.

Sahara Sessions @ Po Na Na, 43b Frederick Street, Fridays, 10.30pm – 3am, £3 before 12 / £6 after, 0131-226-2224


Words: Grant Paterson
Pictures: Grant Paterson (Main Image), others complimentary.