POD CAST: JAMES ZABIELA

THIS weeks Pod cast comes courtesy of Space Ibiza resident, James Zabiela. He's the guy Pioneer get to test and help design all their pro range of DJ gear - he's a bit of a whizz kid.

 James Zabiela - Guide Mix - 08_10_11 by The Guide Clubland 

Track List:

01: Intro

02: White Label - Unknown

03: Burial - Street Halo

04: Midland - Through Motion

05: Romano Alfieri & Luca Bear - Leave The Valley

06: Patrick Chardronnet - Twist

07: Microtrauma - Circulate

08: Throwing Snow - Shadower

09: Radiohead - Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene Remix)

10: Scuba - Adrenalin

POD CAST : WARNER POWERS

THIS week’s podcast comes courtesy of Edinburgh DJ Warner Powers.
Playing across Edinburgh until 2002, Warner has since played all over the world, working with Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong and Scottish house label Limbo Records.

 Warner Powers - The Guide - 290911 by The Guide Clubland

Tracklist: 1
01. Anderson Noise – Machines Must Die (DJ Anna Remix) 02. Jay Lumen – Say Something Different
03. Landmark – Hito (Mike Vale’s Feel Good Remix)
04. Gabriel Rocha, DJ PP – Lost In My Studio (DJ PP Edit)
05. Sinisa Tamamovic – The New Generation
06. Slam – Black & Gold
07. Reelow – American Naughtly
08. Jaydee – Plastic Dreams (Koen Groeneveld Remix)
09. Luigi Madonna – Reset
10. Midi – Ex Cloose (Piatto Remix)
11. Warner Powers & Michael Paterson – Siltek (Full Tilt Remix).

Grant Paterson’s: Promo Box

Billy Bogus – Me And You On A Boat In Central Park
Funky disco rhythms, sci-fi sounds and retro rock synths build a groovy anthem packed with retro effects. Emotive melodies to sail the cosmos. Ship-wrecked.

PLAY HERE

Noon – Turn Me On (Dexel Le Manuel Remix)
Deep and groovy, this funky house offering smoulders with sexy vocal teasing. What more could you ask for? Some driving beats? You’ve got it. Hot.

PLAY HERE







Yovovich – Answear
Deep house pattern pads over striding beats and a bubbling bass line. Atmospheric sounds swirl as wave upon wave of techy chords build a intensely hypnotic groove. Yes.


PLAY HERE




Diego – Stargazers
An absolutely stunning track from Gem Records, this Detroit beauty fizzes going absolutely stellar after the first break. Spacey, warm and out of this world. Supernova.

PLAY HERE

DJ Christ – Sivanna, Sebastian Da Vinn Remix
A womping bassline powers this hands-in-the-air belter straight into the peak time play list. A jangling tech house riff full on hi-NRG pumping sounds and sublime grooves. Ace.

PLAY HERE

DJ CULTURE: DJ MICHAEL - ESPIONAGE RESIDENT

What is this month’s floor filler?
Is, and has been, anything featuring David Guetta or Will.i.am since about 2008.

Who was your DJ inspiration?
Carl Cox, he always adapts to suit current music trends.

What was your most banging gig ever?
I’ve had some great nights in Espionage.

What was the first track you ever bought?
Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise. A great tune.

Favourite all-time track?
Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight.

Catch DJ Michael at Espionage, Victoria Street, every Wednesday, playing a mash up of styles – everything from Shakira to Madonna, TLC to Gaga, 11pm-3am, free entry, 0131-477-7007

WE OWN PRESENTS ANNIE MAC TOUR
Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £15-£20, 0131-225 2564

We Own and Bedbug have teamed up to bring one of the most in-demand DJs, Annie Mac, to Edinburgh.
This Saturday will see the BBC Radio 1 DJ hit the Liquid Room, supported by electro producer Fake Blood and the super smooth Jigsaw.

Bedbug brand manager Tom Whittle, looking ahead to Saturday’s gig, says, “We are truly made up that Annie has asked us to promote her tour in Edinburgh.

“The show carries massive kudos and we are expecting a sell-out crowd for this awesome line-up.
“It’s also great to be working with the We Own boys up in Scotland again. Their parties have a massive reputation for going off with a bang.”

If fiery-haired Irish women with sultry looks and a better record collection than any of your mates raises the beat then move your feet along to the Liquid Room.

Words:
Grant Paterson

PODCAST: JOHN 'TOKYOBLU' HUTCHISON

John Tokyoblu celebrates 9 years of funky, soulful house in this exclusive mix. The birthday party takes place Friday 23rd @ Teviot House, Bistro Square, 9pm - 3am. With a cast of excellent DJs it's going to be a party to remember.

 John Tokyoblu - 9th Birthday Mix For The Guide - 22_09_11 by The Guide Clubland 

Tracks:

1) Hardsoul feat Chappell – Ride of life (Hardsoul Mix)

2) Geoff M presents the Ridiculously Good Looking Guys – You Better (David Penn Mix)

3) John Jacobsen feat Lisa Rudy – Getting on down (John Jacobsen Mix)

4) Celeda – The underground (Abel Ramos)

5) Steve Lawler ft Roland Clark – Gimme some more (Leblocks Mix)

6) Dennis Ferrer – Church lady (Acapella)

7) Robert Gaez feat Darren J Bell – Rise on up (Jose De Mara Remix)

8) Chus, Ceballos & Tedd Pateson – In stereo (Geoff M Mix)

9) Martin Ten Velden & Afroboogie feat Sandy Rivera – Come into my room (Cowbell)

10) Warren Clark – Get it (Acapella)

11) Harry Choo Choo Romero – Cumbia (Mikael Weermets Toolbox edit)

12) Luca M - Dandana (Oscar Barila Remix)

13) Dario Nunez & Jose Am – Yamba (Original)

14) Leonardus – Between the sheets (Original)

15) Lys – Few things (Original)

16) Alex Kenji & Frederico Scavo – Gimme Five

PODCAST: ZUNI

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Zuni (James Barbour), one of Edinburgh's long standing techno DJs and for good reason as we hear him spin a fantastic selection of funky tech cuts. Enjoy!


 Zuni - The Guide Mix - 150911 by The Guide Clubland 


Track List:


1) Michal Ho - Hot F
2) Alex Under & Ramset - Gorrezno (Betoko Remix)
3) Takkyu Ishino - Hukkle
4) Michel De Hey & M.I.R.K.O. - 5th Business Day
5) Minicoolboyz - Radiology (Max Bett Come to Daddy Remix)
6) Katoline & Horatio - London 4 AM (Original Mix)
7) Chase Buch - Jazz for You (Original Mix)
8) Plan - Serious Things
9) Julian Jeweil - Polaroid (Sebastien Leger Remi
10) Flavio Diaz - Blue (Uto Karem Remix)
11) Nicone Feat. Narra - Caje (Original Version) 
12) Deee-Lite - Party Happening People
13) Der Dritte Raum - Swing Dub
14) Der Dritte Raum - Swing Bop (Salon Version)

PODCAST - CRAIG FRASER
                            

 Craig Fraser - The Guide Mix 080911 by The Guide Clubland

The Electric Frog September Weekender

Electric Frog is now in to it's third year, now established as Scotland's biggest inner city festival for electronic music fans. In fact, it's so big that the organizers have bumped the Frog up to it's fourth installment this year and the collaboration with SOMA Records (20 Years of Soma - 2011)  has proven an excellent partnership.

This weekend is arguably the best line up so far, with the likes of Jeff Mills, Derrick May, Frankie Knuckles and ambient lords The Orb in attendance, it's a once in a lifetime chance to see so many legends under one roof. 

For more information please goto Electric Frog web page.

The Guide have teamed up with Electric Frog to offer you the chance to win two tickets to the festival (Tickets only). All you have to do to win is answer the question below and send your message to The Guide Clubland Facebook Page :

"What classic techno anthem was created by Derrick May and named by Frankie Knuckles?"

Please include your name and contact email address (must be over 18 and usual Johnston press competition rules apply), competition ends mid day Friday 09/09/11.

PODCAST: KRIS WASABI

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Kris Wasabi who runs monthly club 'Wasabi Disco.' Here, Kris puts together a brilliant mix to showcase the variety of music that shapes one of Edinburgh's best nights.











 Kris Wasabi - The Guide Mix - 01-09-2011 by The Guide Clubland 


Tracks:

2069 - A space oddity.
John Maus - just wait til next year
Historics - Two Tons [Andrew Allsgood mix]
Twisted Wires - One night at the raw deal
Craig Bratley - Birdshell [6th Borough project mix]
EPMD - You Gots to Chill
Leo Zero - Throw it up
Caroline Crawford - Can't Hold me back
6th Borough Project - do it to the max
Mark E - You
se62 - Out there
Larry Tiger - Eagle
Datashat - Stop the message
Lindstrom & Christabelle - Let's Practice

PICK OF THE CLUB NIGHTS
MUSIKA
SASHA & GUY GERBER
Liquid Room, Victoria St,
10.30pm - 5pm, £20, 0131-225-2564

EVERY year, the Fringe kicks off in a buzz of excitement as the city transforms into haven for 24 hour party people.

As you would expect there is something special to mark the occasion - superstar DJs Sasha and Guy Gerber will headline Musika at the Liquid Room on Saturday night.

With Smirnoff sponsoring and a newly refurbished garden area complete with bar it's the ideal venue to party.

Sasha is world famous, having brought acid house to the UK back in the 80's. More recently he has been championing new technologies to mix music (purists cover your ears… laptops).

He's clearly at the forefront and, for many who believe they're listening to a rare remix or unheard of track, it's not so. Sasha re-edits everything he plays before the gig. Playing live on decks routing everything through a plethora of effects boxes, sculpting the sound that's unmistakably 'Sasha'.

Interested yet? With a marathon three hour set billed for Saturday's event including support from Guy Gerber's Live show, you should be.

Gerber is the enigmatic Israeli born DJ whose Stoppage Time on Bedrock Records was an anthem which pulled in five figure sales - a virtually impossible task in an age when reality TV pop stars rule the chart.

What does he sound like? It’s probably easier to clarify him with three Es… euphoric, emotive and energy-driven.

My ticket's bought... is yours? It should be.

Words: Grant Paterson

GRANT PATERSON'S FLOOR FILLERS:

Click on the title to be linked to the track.

Max Cavalerra - Billones de Rayos Solares
Thank Cavalerra's wife for this EP she dug out an old hard disc full of buried gems,  results in surfing sine waves - timeless, emotive and utterly fantastic. Kudos!

Ludovic Vendl - Mental Bright, Noreuil Remix
The Frenchman returns from a South American tour with this deep hypnotic groove that'll have everyone on it... did when I dropped it last weekend. Illuminating!

Pig and Dan - The Path
A big meaty bassline, ripping synths and echoed ragga vocal have this dynamite tune pumping', sounds massive through a club sound system. Guidance!

Kyle Geiger - Imperial
Peak time deepness from Cubera label boss Kyle Geiger packing in head slicing synthage and a mighty bass groove. Played this out and everyone was diggin' it big time. Regal!

Vince Watson - Pressure Part2
Steve Rachmads remix is right on the money, a real treat for techno purists, the proper sound of Detroit... Thumping drum patterns and beautifully warm analogue sounds, cannae whack it. Tour de Force.

DJ CULTURE: ALAN GRAY

Alan Gray is the promoter and resident DJ of quality house night Telelfunken, he is joined this Friday by Chicago legend DJ Sneak.

What is this month's floor filler?
Oliver $ - Doin Ya Thing, that should get em' moving.

Who was your DJ inspiration?
Most definitely DJ Sneak, his disco loops and jacking beats got me hooked on the Chicago house sound as soon as I heard it!

What was your most banging gig ever?
We've been fortunate to have had many jumping nights at Telefunken - Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak and Jamanta Crew were the classic nights that stand out.

What was the first track you ever bought?
The first 12" record I bought was "Curiosity Killed the Cat - Misfit" and I still like it.

Favourite all time track?
Being a fan of many musical genres it's impossible to choose but a memorable house track that sounds as fresh today as then is chez damier - can you feel it (Mk Dub).

Telefunken presents DJ SNEAK (Festival opening party), Friday August 5th, The Store, 37 Guthrie Street, 10.30 - 5am, £12 advance tickets.

PODCAST: MONSIEUR DE LARGE

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Monsieur De Large who ran the legendary acid house night "Inner City Acid", here he mixes up a mini mix which cuts through hip house, acid house and the best in original classics.



 Monsieur DeLarge - The Guide Mix_04_08_11 by The Guide Clubland

01. Trankilou - Haut Medoc
02. DJ Kentaro - Free, Bodyshake Remix
03. Roxanne Shante - Live On Stage, House Mix
04. Daft Punk - Short Circuit sample
05. DMX Krew - Bass Drop
06. MMM - Acid Break Down
07. Blawan - Getting Me Down
08. Fast Eddie - Yo Yo Get Funky
09. Kazey & Bulldog - Sweet Harmony
10. Mr Sofalumpkins - The Edge of Adhesion

Catch Monsieur De Large play live Saturday night at Substance in The Store, Guthrie St, 10.30pm - 5am.

PICK OF THE CLUB NIGHTS
GRAVITY
The Store, Guthrie Street,
Saturday, 11pm-3am, £8/£6(NUS),
0131-220-2987

A scientist will tell you Gravity is a natural occurrence, rhyming off a lengthy explanation to bore you to tears. However in club land terms when something heavy is dropped it carries quite different connotations.

A killer tune blasts through the speakers, resonating, you feel the pressure build. What brainiac's call 'cause and effect' results in a dance floor phenomenon, hands thrust in the air, cheering and feet pounding the floor.

Club promoter Desiree Dawson favours the science of clubbing, aptly entitling her techno night Gravity.

Dawson enthuses, "Last month Dave Angel's stellar performance had everyone going crazy, the shouts for one more tune was deafening. Saturdays gig's going to be equally massive, as this time we've got Chris Colburn headlining".

Colburn's relentless techno takes the listener on a deep hypnotic journey packed with punchy beats and grinding grooves. He was recently signed to Alan Fitzpatrick's 8 sided dice label, best known for cutting edge techno music.

So head to The Store this Saturday and witness Colburn smash Isaac Newton's laws of gravity, "What goes up must come down" or at least having a great time trying!

Words: Grant Paterson

GRANT PATERSON'S FLOOR FILLERS:

THE PARALLEL - THE SYMMETRICAL EP
Darko Essers imprint is best known for producing quality deep melodic techno. This three track EP is no exception as Colin McKeown showcases his love for all things detroit. Beautiful.

FRANK SONIC & MIKE MAAS - BLIZZARD EP

Packed with deep and dubby techno featuringexceptional remixes from the likes of secret Cinema and van Bonn. Be prepared for a 1am sweatbox banger. storming.




VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE FLAVOUR SAVOUR EP VoL.7
House heads sit up and take notice for a peach of a release. Coming straight from Miguel Migs stable flip on arco’s - Everywhere for an optimistic and soulfully uplifting vibe. Tasty.





FACE FEAT. JENNIFER PERRYMAN - FREE (GLENN UNDERGROUND SJU REW-ERK)
Taken from the exceptional deep house sessions vol. 1 compilation. lush, warm and funky. Jennifer’s silky smooth tones soar over an inspired groove of freedom. Perfect.






MASSIMO GIRARDI - HOT MUSH
Driving beats and tight drum programming play a snappy funky groove straddling either the later side of a darker house set or for funking up some beefy techno. scorching.

DJ CULTURE: JOHN PAUL MASON

JP (John Paul Mason) is resident DJ at Magic Nostalgic in Electric Circus.

What is this month’s floor filler?
Discopolis - lofty ambitions

Who was your DJ inspiration?
Fred deakin

What was your most banging gig ever?
2manydJs at the Corn Exchange,absolutely incredible,when they dropped lithium by nirvana, the place went nuclear!

What was the first track you ever bought?
Two seven-inch singles at the same time - Proclaimers - letter from america and George Michael - Faith.

Favourite all time track?
yikes thats a toughy - probably The smiths - There is a light That never goes Out

Magic Nostalgic, Electric Circus, Market Street, Saturday, £6, 6pm-3am, 0131-226-4224

PODCAST: FRANKIE SUMATRA

THIS week’s podcast comes courtesy of Frankie Sumatra (Ewan McNaught). Resident at kitsch club night Vegas, he adds an energetic take on jazz, funk and soul. Catch Frankie @ Vegas, HMV Picture House, Saturday, £15, 0131-220 323

 Frankie Sumatra - Vegas Guide Mix - 28-07-11 by The Guide Clubland 

Track List:
1)intro(fromOneO’ClockJump –Zip)
2)JazzThing–gangstarr
3)loveisinTown–BrendaBoykin
4)Flyup(Turntabledubbers Mashup)-CaroEmeraldft.nasvs Pharrel
5)Criss&shine–de dydred & dJ rebelfeatdelhisultanate
6)ambienteTropical–Palov & Mishkin
7)lucaswiththelidOff–lucas
8)silverFlame(TheCaptainMix) –TomJones
9)That Man(remix)–Caro Emerald
10)Petergunn(Maxsedgley remix)–sarahvaughan
11)returnoftheProdigalson (dJ TwisterEdit)–Byrdiegreen
12)swingset–Jurassic5
13)KissKissBangBang–high Contrast
14)sunny(Featurecastregroove) –JamesBrown
15)whyCan’tThereBelove? (PilooskiEdit)–deeEdwards
16)MakeMyday-waldeck

PODCAST: TOM WAX

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Tom Wax. His blend of up-front sounds, cheeky remixes and uplifting vibes give a fresh take on the tech house genre. Absolutely brilliant listening from one of clublands most fun DJs.




 Tom Wax - Great Stuff - Guide Mix - 21-07-11 by The Guide Clubland 
Track List:
01: sonic & Taste T - nelson Mandela (Franksen & Tom wax remix) 
02: Franksen & Tom wax - Can´t Control it
03: James dutton - dancing with strangers 
04: namito vs. Fake Chicken & Cheap soap - reflesh Filthy rich remix) 
05: Channel X - little symphony
06: george Perry - afterlife (Tom wax remix) 
07: Jay lumen - here Comes That sound
08: Tom wax & strobe - Cantate (Tom wax 2011 update) 09: Funk d´void - diabla (Christian smith & wehbba remix) 
10: Depeche Mode - never let Me down again (Eric Prydz remix) 
11: Tom wax - it´s Our Future (luetzenkirchen remix) 
12: david Tort - Jack it up (size).

PODCAST: CHRIS COLBURN

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Chris Colburn who shot to success last year being snapped up by Alan Fitzpatrick's 8 Sided Dice label. You can hear his relentless full-force tribal bangers when he headlines GRAVITY club on 30th July.

 Chris Colburn - The Guide - Gravity Mix - 14-07-2011 by The Guide Clubland 

TRACKS:
01: Third Eye Vision - Cari Lekebusch - Mote Evolver
02: Kraut House - Joel Mull - Truesoul
03: Rogue - On/Off - 8 Sided Dice
04: Stray Dog - Jerome Sydenham - Apotek
05: Simple Maze - Adam Beyer - Drumcode
06: First Times - Alan Fitzpatrick & Cari Lekebusch (Rich Jones & Chris Colburn remake) - 8 Sided Dice
07: Sade - Markantonio (Flavio Diaz remix) - Analytictrail
08: Below - Rich Jones - CDR
09: Hydro Remedy - Chris Colburn & Ricky Steel - 8 Sided Dice
10: Armstrong - Speedy J - CLR
11: Inner City Dust (Pt 5) - Samuel L Session - Figure
12: Orion - Rich Jones - CDR

Gravity @ The Store (formerly GRV), 37 Guthrie St, Saturday, July 30th, 11pm - 3am, £8 / £5.

PODCAST: GERRY MAWHINNEY

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Gerry Mawhinney, a resident DJ on Leith FM's Vinyl Club and Club 10-86 in Edinburgh.

Specialising in deep grooves with powerful Detroit tones, his sound is uncompromisingly exciting.

So crack up your speakers for a journey into the best techno, and enjoy!

 Gerry Mawhinney - The Guide Mix - 07-07-2011 by The Guide Clubland

Tracks:

01. Aril Brikha - Pieces Of Her.
02. Frenchie - Fait Accomplie.
03. George Fitzgerald - Don't You (SCB Edit).
04. Kollektiv Turmstrasse - Holunderbaum (Herz Aus Holz Mix).
05. Dinky - Take Me.
06. SCB - Loss.
07. Darko Esser - Clean Slate (DVS1 Remix).
08. Samuel L Session - The Organ Track (Dustin Zahn & Decimal Remix).
09. The Third Man - Messier 66.
10. Wandler - La Petit Mort pt.1.
11. Madben - Promise Land.
12. Reeko - Inroads (Ben Sims Remix).
13. Dave Clarke - Red 2 (Wisdom To The Wise).

PODCAST: DJ KEIRON

THIS week's podcast comes courtesy of resident Espionage DJ, Keiron.  He mixes it up mash up stylee cutting in Indie and electro to rocking beats. Enjoy!

 Keiron - The Guide Mix - 30_07_11 by The Guide Clubland 

Track List:

Beat Control (EVOL Edit) - Tilly & The Wall
A little Bit (Tim Goldsworthy mix) - Lykke Li
Need You Tonight - INXS
This Rhythm (EVOL Edit) - Filth Dukes
Rachel - Neon Neon
Black Magic - Magic Wand
Don’t You Evah - Spoon
We Started Nothing - Ting Tings
Knife - CSS
In This City - Iglu & Hartly
Around the World - Daft Punk
Supermassive Blackhole - muse
LES Artists - Santogold
Kids - MGMT
Shempi - Ratatat
Royal Gregory - Holy fuck
I know your girlfriend hates me - Annie
Do You Want To (Erol’s Glam Racket) - Franz Ferdinand
Repetition Kills You - Black Ghost
Heartbreak - Metronomy
Coochie Coo (Conehead’s remix) - Princess Superstar
Meddlle (Skoda Remix) - Little Boots
Half asleep (EVOL re edit) - School of Seven Bells
Dancer (Skibunny remix) - V/Formation

PODCAST: BRAINSTORM

THIS weeks podcast comes courtesy of Edinburgh DJ Brainstorm (aka Andy Watson). In his day, Watson headlined Pure at The Venue. He also did the impossible - unite east and west coast clubbers under a techno banner with fans travelled between the two cities to hear him play.

No one has done it since... in the meantime tune into this upfront set as Brainstorm makes his way back from being - Lost in space...

 Dj Brainstorm - Lone in space - For The Guide - 23062011 by The Guide Clubland


Track list:

01: Lone - Aquamarine
02: Lone - Cloud 909
03: Lone - Coreshine Voodoo
04: Lone - Angel Brain
05: Tazz - Unrestrained
06: Siriusmo - Blaue Sonne
07: Siriusmo - Signal
08: Siriusmo - Feed My Meat Machine
09: Arnaud Rebotini - Personal Dictator
10: Factory Floor - (Real Love) - Optimo Mix
11: Norma Jean Bell - Love Me In The Rain
12: Mr Men - Mr Bounce

PODCAST: LAURIE NEIL

THIS week’s podcast comes courtesy of Edinburgh lad Laurie Neil. 
Here he demonstrates how he works it up with his early hours set, filled with the kind of gear to get you in the mood for a party.


 Laurie Neil - The Guide Podcast - 16_06_2011 by The Guide Clubland 

Track list: 
1 Ost & Kjex + H.O.S.H - Hamburg Nights
2 4th Measure Man (Maya Jane Coles remix) 
3 Jose Armas - Skytrain 
4 Simon Baker - No Pressure 
5 Khz + BVoice - Hoerle (iO & Westboy remix) 
6 Lauhaus - Pimptool 
7 DHS - House of God (Phonique Remix)
8 - Jose Armas - Caronte
9 - Nikola Gala - The Beginning 
10 Shonky - Korg M1
11 (Ted Patterson Remix)
12 Mic Newman - Filthy Forever 13 J&M Brothers - Break Me (Metodi Hristov)
14 Leon - Cause I Love You
15 Niquel (David August Remix) 16 Martin Dawson & Glimpse - No One Belongs Here More Than You (Ewan’s Balearos Maximos Remix)

PICK OF THE CLUBS: Madame Belles @ Lulu


EDINBURGH’S George street is the perfect setting for a salubrious night out.
However, with a huge choice of bars, restaurants and clubs, it can be difficult to find somewhere special.
Not any more... just head for Madame Belle’s, every Thursday at Lulu. 
Trendy, smart, with wall to wall glamour, the venue’s custom-made decor adds visual depth to the masquerade ball vibe that the night promotes. 
Feel free to dress up in corsets and masks if you are feeling fruity to get into the swing of things - women, too. 
Perfect for the forward- thinking revellers, Madame Belle’s tends to attract a good mix of smart students, young professionals and, of course, those who are up for a midweek party at midweek prices.
Just ask this week’s featured Edinburgh clubbers (above). 
Madeleine Barratt (21), Stephanie Barratt (21) and Daena Lorne (20) were out celebrating a birthday. Lorne says, “We love the party atmosphere here, it’s a luxurious and comfortable club, a perfect place to have a good time”.
Like the club’s regulars, the girls had a great time, dancing with friends long into the night courtesy of resident DJ Jez Hill. 
Hill is occasionally joined by various guests  and mixes up a massive party playlist featuring the best in hip-hop, funky house, bouncy electro and big room anthems.
There’s something for everyone, and if you are feeling flush, look into the VIP area with table service offering the best bubbly to add sparkle to your evening. Madame Belle’s has it all...  just bring your own mask.
 WORDS: Grant Paterson

DJ CULTURE: Gerry mawhinney of Club 10-86

 

What is this month’s floor filler?
Has to be the superb Madben’s Promise Land.

 

Who was your DJ inspiration?
Tough one to call, but I’ve always loved Underworld.

 

What was your most banging gig ever?
Radioactive Man @ The Venue. Always was a good crowd and excellent music.

 

What was the first track you ever bought?
Think it was Rofo, Rofo’s Theme (Let’s Go).

 

Favourite all time track?
Dave Clark, Red 2. It’s an absolute belter and has easily stood the test of time. Still well worth a play.

Catch Gerry Mawhinney play his signature blend of deep house and warm Detroit tech during his resident spot at Club 10-86 @ The Store (GRV). 

GRANT PATERSON'S FLOOR FILLERS:

 GP - FLOORFILLERS MIX - 09_06_11 by The Guide Clubland

Hysteric Ego - Want Love (2011) (Dean Newton 2011 Remix)
EDINBURGH’S very own Dean Newton takes the ‘96 classic and adds his own twist, a deep bassline and tribal percussion. 
There’s no way you can ignore this infectious chart bursting cut, which is sure to be equally massive second time round.
 
Francesco Pico & Eelke Kleijn - Supersize Us
THIS smooth, melodic progressive builder sails into spine tingling waters, grooving into a hands in the air anthem. Smiles on faces. Job done boys. Supersised.
 
Jose Vizcaino - People Around (Original Mix) 
HYPE are striving to the top making deep progressive grooves which can be played out in airy festival spaces or  dark atmospheric clubs. Expect all the top jocks to have this in their box. Hypnotic dubs.
 
Laera feat. Fuiano - The World (Original Mix)
ON the summer house tip, Fuianos laidback lyrics epitomise all that’s good in Jim Morrison’s tones. A sax drifts over a  deep bass groove. Brilliant. A beachside burner. 
 
Kris Wadsworth - Lime and Pink (Burnski Remix) 
FINEST quality deep house. This is impossible to ignore. Somehow it makes you reminisce about all those fantastic summers. Good times.