PICK OF THE CLUBS: Edinburgh Rocks Summer Garden Party (Feat. Dirty Vegas & Joey Negro), Princes Street Gardens, Sunday, 12.30-7.30pm, £25, 0131-225 6844
EDINBURGH Rocks is back with another massive party in Princes Street Gardens this Sunday.
On the bill for the seven hour bash are Dirty Vegas, Joey Negro, Arno, Studio Punks, Derek Martin, Gareth Sommerville, Mister Smith, Sioux City Boys Club and Donna Love.
Headline act Dirty Vegas are Grammy Award-winning British house trio Ben Harris, Paul Harris (no relation) and vocalist Steve Smith.
They are best known for their chart-breaking debut Days Go By. The hauntingly yet uplifting track achieved international success in 2001 sealing their future in an otherwise impossible US market.
Ahead of the gig, Ben Harris enthuses, “We have always loved playing in Scotland. The crowds are great and so into the music that we feed off them.
“We are buzzing about playing The Gardens... right below Edinburgh Castle, it’s going to be amazing.”
No stranger to Edinburgh either is co-headliner DJ Joey Negro (aka Dave Lee), the godfather of UK house and disco.
“It’s always nice to be playing during the summer, lets hope it’s sunny,” he laughs.
“I always enjoy visiting Edinburgh and will be armed with some great music to rock the crowd.”
Words: GRANT PATERSON
PODCAST & ONLINE INTERVIEW: DAVE ANGEL
THIS weeks Podcast comes courtesy of Dave Angel, the father of UK techno. Angel is a prolific character, he gives off an aura of positivity like no other, a kind of warmth which you'll feel through his music and exceptionally uplifting DJ sets.
(GP)So what's been happening in the world of Dave Angel? (DA)Well, where do I start... I have been working on various projects, an album for a japanese label which is tech funk and another album which shows more a chilled and relaxed side of me.
I have also been doing various remixes recently - Cottage Industry for Danny Howells Dig Deeper label and Marco Baileys Rubberband just released on John Digweeds Bedrock label. I have a few more remixes to work on over the next few months but I'm also concentrating on my own productions.
I haven't been well for a while and was in hospital for 6 wks so im just getting back to being myself. It's good to be back in the studio and on the road Djing.
(GP)Your Djing in Edinburgh on Saturday night at the Gravity launch party are you looking forward to be back in the Burgh? (DA)I feel like im going home, I have so many "good" friends up there, they are a family and Scotland on a whole has always been good to me, so im really looking forward to it.
(GP)Your style has evolved over the years from harder techno to a funkier sound, what would you say you were into at the moment? (DA)I'm into all music, but the funkier side of music has always been by forte. Tech house is more the mature dave angel but hey we all have to grow up sometime!
(GP)Who's your biggest inspiration as an artist and DJ? (DA)I will have to credit derrick may for this. The man is a genius!
(GP)What were you like as a kid and what drove you into being a DJ? (DA)As A kid I was into music from a very young age. Whilst all my mates were out playing I was in the studio with my dad and his band playing the drums. Being a young man of the late 80's when the acid scene really hit, I was fortunate enough to already be a Dj on a radio station so the rest is history. I loved playing records and it just progressed to the big stage.
(GP)...And, producing music what made your mind up that this was what you wanted to do?
(DA)That is because its all I know how to do, I couldnt see myself doing a 9-5 job. Not that I disrespect anyone doing that - I put in more hours (he laughs). But with electronic music being the future, the drums sticks were put down and the 909 purchased.
(GP)Looking back did you ever think you were ever going to be where you are now - a premier league DJ and world class producer?
(DA)No one could have predicted what would happen, my mum kept telling me to get a real job and put away the records (he laughed). But I knew what I wanted and went with it.
(GP)How does it work when your in the studio, is there a roadmap to work to or is it a completely fluid process where you play with ideas?
(DA)I just start and see where it takes me, if I have a picture I go with it if not I experiment.
(GP)How would you describe the music you create?
(DA)A reflection of me and how I feel at that moment.
(GP)What advice would you give to anyone wanting to get into DJing or making music?
(DA)If you love it, keep pushing on and believe in yourself, before you know it 5yrs will go by and you will hear your progress.
(GP)Do you have a favourite piece of studio equipment?
(DA)Yeah my new macbook pro and a new chair (he laughs)
(GP)Are you a day person or a night owl?
(DA)Night owl - but I have to get up to get the kids from school.
(GP)Jet setting around the world seems exciting - what's it like really?
(DA)Hard work and not as glam as people think, no food , no sleep and standing in a lot of lines waiting for security checks
(GP)When on the road do you sleep or work or just chill?
(DA)All of it!
(GP)What's a normal day in the life for you?
(DA)Get up check emails, have some breakfast or brunch, get kids come back fire up the studio and im there till dinner, if arsenal is playing I will watch them if not im back in the studio till 3ish then wind down with a game if fifa then bed and start all over the next day - groundhog day man
(GP)There seems to be a revival of the original house/techno, do you think it has come full circle?
(DA)Music always comes full circle.
(GP)What are your favourite labels of the moment?
(DA)I wouldnt say labels, my favourite artist is Eric Prydz - his production is supreme.
(GP)Who are the new producers coming through who you think are worth checking out?
(DA)James Hannah he will be worth watching out for.
(GP)What's your top tune of the moment?
(DA)I'd have to say my remix of Marco Baileys track rubberband which is rising up the beatport charts!
(GP)What was the first record you bought?
(DA)It was on trojan records a reggae tune I cant remeber the name.
(GP)What's your favourite tune of all time?
(DA)Filles de Killimanjaro by miles davis its the oldest piece of music I know my mum used to use it as a lullaby to get me to sleep and i think its a great piece of music by a legend
(GP)So what's the plan for the summer, DJing or family life or a bit of both?
(DA)Both!
Catch the man who made UK techno Dave Angel @ the Store (Formerly GRV) Saturday night for the launch of new club night Gravity.
01: Damian Lazarus - Different Now (Art Department Remix) - Crosstown Rebels
02: Sarp Yilmaz - The World Is Not A Cherry Pie - Broque Records*
03: Phil Kieran - I Can't Stop - Phil Kieran Recordings *
* Excerpt from Bladerunner (Harrison Ford), Warner Bros
04: Boom Merchant - Elephant's Graveyard - Process Recordings** ***
** Excerpt from Bladerunner (Rutger Hauer), Warner Bros
*** Excerpt from Bladerunner (Rutger Hauer), Warner Bros
05: John Morrison - Distant Shores - Hype Musik ***
06: Marco Bailey - Rubberband (Dave Angels Remix) - Bedrock Records
07: Tom Hades - Inside The Cave - Rhythm Converted Records
08: Broombeck - Tik Tik Tak Boom (Toris Badic 'I Love Techno' Remix) - Human Garden Records
09: Fergie - The Rise (Anton Pieete Remix) - Excentric
10: Kelias - Kinky Girl - Tall House Underground
11: Zetbee -Magician (Original Mix) - Soulheat Records
12: Voices Of Black - Take Back Soho - Double Standard Records
13: Qibical - Venius (Original Mix) - Manual Music ****
**** Excerpt from Bladerunner (Rutger Hauer), Warner Bros.
COMPETITION: Catch up with Grant Paterson DJ live at Club 10-86 feat. Mr C, The Store, Guthrie Street, Sunday, 10pm-3am, £5/£8, 0131-220 2987
To win tickets just answer the following question: What was the name of the famous pop group Mr C was part of in the early 90's?
Email (MR C in the subject line) include your name, address, age and answer to: GrantT.Paterson@edinburghnews.com competition ends Sunday 10am. Usual Johnston Press Rules apply.
Phil Kieran - I Can’t Stop
WHEN Kieran found this lost Gary Numan gem he instantly fell in love with it. Glittering noises, and mesmerising chords build as the vocal sweeps over a driving bass line, a perfect summer anthem. Go. Go. Go.
Damian Lazarus - Different Now (Art Dpt Remix)
PART of a special 500 only limited edition coloured vinyl pressing, you’ll be fighting to get your hands on this deep, dubby groove. Deep
Marco Bailey - Rubberband, Dave Angel Remix
DEEP progressive sound given a fired up reworking courtesy of Dave Angel. Expect trademark layered tech percussion and melodic chords. Genius.
Zetbee - Magician WARM and lush, this uplifting vintage house track plays sweet with tight basslines and vocals to carry you away. Magic.
Qbical - Venus, Manual Music
THUMPING beats married with hypnotic loops, spacey noises and chopped up vocal. A rolling bassline builds and drops out as a beautiful choir drifts in. Loved up.
DJ CULTURE: OXYGEN JUNKIES (aka sean & paul)
What is this month’s floor filler? Lutzenkirchen - What’s the Matter (Uto Karem Remix) or Paul Ritch - Common Sense (Original Mix).
Who was your DJ inspiration? Format:B.
What was your most banging gig ever? Closing the last hour at Karnival after Slam.
What was the first track you ever bought? Sean: A Creedence Clearwater Revival tape. Paul: Michael Jackson’s Thriller!
Favourite all time track? Sean: Superflu - Shine (Original Mix). Paul: Tube & Berger - Free Tribe (Original Mix).
Karnival with special guest Crosstown Rebels label head honcho Damian Lazarus, Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, Saturday, 11pm-3am, £10-£12, 0131-220 6176
This week’s podcast comes courtesy of Berlin based DJ namito. his deck skills have ripped up clubs throughout the world and his production skills brought us the massive City Of gods, which ignited the charts in 2008, raising his profile to a wider audience. Be prepared for a cracking set packed with deep grooves and jaw clenching tension.
Track list:
01: Namito vs. Fake Chicken & Cheap soap - reflesh (Tom Clark remix)
02: Booz & The sheep - Cut The rope (namito remix)
03: Pig, dan & Namito - Guts
04: Namito - Marathon
05: Alessio Mereu - delayed
06: KosheendJ - K38
07: Rainer Weichhold - Jalapeño 08 gorge - Ona (Butch remix)
09: Jin Choi - Cardboard Love
10: Freaks & 012 - Conscious of my Conscience (Johnny d remix)
11: Maya Jane Coles - Perfect imperfection.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
PODCAST OF THE WEEK: RAINER WEICHHOLD
THIS weeks Podcast comes courtesy of Rainer Weichhold, after seventeen years as a top jock Weichhold can be found DJing all over Europe. His explosive DJ sets are rammed with fizzing electro, solid minimal grooves and classic house to rock the party.
