New techno night in London @ Medicine Bar

[lordhuk]

Last night (Thursday) was the first of a weekly string of techno nights called 'The Box' @ Medicine Bar in Old Street (3 mins from the tube).

Residents include Mark Broom (who played one killer acid-house set), Mark Williams and Ben Sims, amongst others. Sims, if you've never seen him before is one of, if not the best 3 deck technician in the world.

Entry is free before 9, they've Hoegaarden on tap and James Ruskin is guesting next week. Winner!! The only downer is some might have to work the next day :(

[Funky Dung]

Yeah, I saw that was on. Like the Medicine bar as a venue, and am a big fan of Thursday nights out – when there's something big enough to warrant taking the Friday off work. Will keep an eye on the line-ups and get along sometime soon. And yes, Ben Sims is flinkin' ace. I thought he was just a guest though? Be smaaaart if he's there every week.

Funky Dung

[lordhuk]

Yeah I think you're right, Sims was a guest. I gotta say though that Mark Williams is almost up there with Sims in terms of speed and style - first time I've seen him play and was left seriously impressed.

I'll probably head back next week for Ruskin. Think they have Patrick Skoog, Cave and Paul Mac coming up to - looks like a lot of tekkerz on the loopy tribal tip to look forward too.

[Funky Dung]

I'm not a huge fan of the overly loopy stuff normally, but saw Ben Sims in Sydney earlier in the year and he really pumped my nads. He's got so much going on at once and it's all constantly changing so it feels really progressive and driving and funky. Wickid shit.

Not familiar with Ruskin/Skoog/Cave or any of them...

Funky Dung

[lordhuk]

Yeah, same. I find most of it repeatative and uninspiring but when tightly mixed it's great fun to watch and listen to. You might know the track by Cave, 'Street Carnival' - the one with the percussion ensemble 'conversation' in the middle: http://mp3.juno.co.uk/MP3/SF110430-01-01-01.mp3

Of the forthcoming lot I'd really recommend Ruskin though - deep, dark and fierce techno. You should check him out next week.

[Funky Dung]

:lol: Ha! Funny you said I'd probably know that tune – as soon as I saw your description I knew it! Danny Howells played it at The End a few weeks ago and we were all wondering what it was – great stuff. Signified the night going totally techno-bonkers for a couple of hours.

Not able to make it for the next couple of Thursdays but will defo aim to do one soon.

Funky Dung

[quidam]

:(

will b back in brisbane soon, not much techno going on there

anyhow bangkok is nice

[gAMBiT]

farkin awesome.
3 of my fave tekno producers... mark williams ben sims and mark broom, al in the one place.. i'll be in london in a week and thats the first place im off too.

and dont know cave skoog or ruskin? jeesus dude! hurry up and look em up :)

[DMPM]

I reckon I should come down for one of these to kick off a "medium" weekend. :-D

lordhuk - your avatar is all kinds of wrong.

[Funky Dung]

Another night that looks like fun... can't remember the exact date but think it's the 29th October @ The Key in Kings Cross:

Ben Sims
Robert Hood
Joris Voorn LIVE (UK live debut)

And some others that I've forgotten. May have to head down to this. V-v-v-v keen to see Joris Voorn live.

Funky Dung

[lordhuk]

Another night that looks like fun... can't remember the exact date but think it's the 29th October @ The Key in Kings Cross:

Ben Sims
Robert Hood
Joris Voorn LIVE (UK live debut)

And some others that I've forgotten. May have to head down to this. V-v-v-v keen to see Joris Voorn live.

Funky Dung

That'll be the next Split party.. might be up for this one. Hopefully they add a few more names to the bill though as it looks a little anaemic compared to previous lineups.

DMPM: Word to all that. Let's also make it a Bank Holiday weekend so we can get on it for four consecutive nights :| :| :|

[DMPM]

Hmmmm....

OK!!!

:meh:

(I feel ill thinking about it hannit)

[thestablishment]

You. Lucky. Fucks.

*job search commences*

[gAMBiT]

anyone know whos playin tonite..?

[lordhuk]

anyone know whos playin tonite..?

Yep:

This Thursday Box @ Medicine, free before 9pm and 5pounds after, members 3pounds
89 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch.....,.,.,.

Techno Downstairs

Trevor Rockcliffe
Mark Broom
Colin Dale
Terry Mitchell

Upstairs Technological grooves

Wayne D’Mellow
Charlie Shanks
Jon Shanks
Phil Clement

[innoxia]

Colin Dale! Man thats an awesome line-up.

[japseye]

Nice!

I'll be checking this out soon.

[lordhuk]

DJ Bone next week! This one will be sick as fuck!

http://www.discogs.com/image/A-12865-1109972729.jpg

DJ Bone is one of Detroit's most coveted underground vinyl technicians. This very talented and highly sought after Artist plays events and clubs worldwide, has held a residency position at four of Detroit's top clubs and produces music inspired by the city in which he lives, Detroit. His record labels Subject Detroit and Encounter are futuristic and unearthly while still displaying the true essence of Detroit's Techno Soul.

Bone experienced the emotion, passion and energy of Detroit Techno first hand at the infamous Music Institute. What he witnessed there, along with the eclectic mix of music filling Detroit's airwaves by the legendary Electrifyin' Mojo and The Wizard, along with Detroit's industrial backdrop, would serve to be Bone's main influences.

Bone began his DJ career spinning groundbreaking sets weekly at The Love Club (The Shelter). From there he gained a dedicated following which eventually led to him playing at three different clubs five nights a week as well as several underground parties in Detroit. An invitation to provide fortnightly, live mixes for the Deep Space Radio show on 107.5 in Detroit was also extended.

After hearing Bone in Detroit (1996 Love Club Anniversary Party) Laurent Garnier booked him to headline at the Rex Club in Paris. Soon after word spread and Bone was invited to play events all over Europe. He gained momentum and began performing in locations such as Tokyo, Slovenia, and Mexico to name a few.

Observing a lack of electronic music, which fit his style, led Bone to produce his own original songs to incorporate into his funky and eclectic sets. He took it a step further and started his labels Subject Detroit and Encounter focusing on true Sonic Soul.

In late 1997, Bone began his residency at the Motor Lounge in Hamtramck (bordering Detroit on all sides) pioneering an underground Detroit Techno night. Within a month, the number of Bone's weekly session attendees topped 1,000 as well as tens of thousands of others tuning in to his live set broadcast on the radio every Friday from midnight until 2 am (87.9 FM). Always looking to expand minds and move bodies, Bone took on the challenge avoided by so many DJ's before him familiar with Detroit by name only. For nearly three years, he amazed his crowds, which included out-of-towners from as far as Japan and Australia alongside his Detroit faithful. Unfortunately, due to Motor's attempt to exploit what Bone had founded and loved, he decided to depart from the club and his residency.

Bone also has performed during concept car shows at the North American International Auto Show (twice), the Cadillac Concept car unveiling in Geneva, Switzerland the 2000-2002 DEMF, fashion events and was asked to serve as a Board Member for the 2002 DEMF.

Observing the trend of producers being booked to spin as opposed to actual DJ's fueled Bone to go against the grain and establish himself as a DJ primarily. He believes that an individual's talent should speak for it and not be overshadowed or misconstrued by hype.

Bone is currently focussing his attention on his record labels (Subject Detroit and Encounter), concentrating on pushing the imaginations of those who live for a true underground vibe.

[DMPM]

Da Bone is sick. Considering throwing a sickie and coming down early for this one...

[lordhuk]

Do it, you fucchh. :mad:

[DMPM]

Just realised I'm gonna see Da Bone at I Love Techno, so might give it a miss. :)

[lordhuk]

:|

I really need to go to ILT man :(

[DMPM]

Yes. Yes you do.

Could check if a Brit drivers licence is acceptable and swap your Aussie one over?