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Events Diary for September - 2012

SOULSVILLE

1 September 2012

Wild, swingin' & soulful music spanning an entire century, with live dancers and enough swing, rock n' roll, doo-wop and soul to keep your hips a-shakin for days

Resident DJ's Tsatsu & Fryer [Motherfunk] continue to serve up that good soul, r'n'b, rock & roll and swing along with an added helpin of mambo & calypso. Plus our very own live dancers n aw

We hope to see you all there

www.facebook.com/groups/114795081887843/?ref=ts  

Check out the blog over at http://soulsville.tumblr.com  and the radio show here http://radiomagnetic.com/main-features/episode-1-feat-bo-diddley-howlin-wolf-slim-harpo-and-more  

Next date: Sat 29th September

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££5

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The CEILIDH CLUB with Heeliegoleerie

4 September 2012

The Ceilidh Club at The Bongo Club returns, running every Tuesday night from 8:20pm, bringing you the best in Scottish ceilidh music and dance, with tonights's guests Heeliegoleerie

Every Tuesday there is one of Scotlands top ceilidh bands, and each band has a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be!

www.edinburghceilidhs.com  

  


Time:    20:20 - 23:00
Cost: ££6

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I LOVE HIP HOP - free entry - every Tue

4 September 2012

It's free and it's at Bongo every Tuesday - for those who want to celebrate the hip hop classics, but just as importantly the brand new!

Tonight featuring resident Nasty P & Capitol 1212

Tracks ranging from Big Daddy Kane, Odd Future, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Biggy, Wu Tang, Cool Kids, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Outkast, Biz Markie, J Dilla, Rick Ross, Styles P, The Dream, Kool G Rap, Kanye, Gangstarr, Clipse, Evidence, Big L, Strong Arm Steady ....

EAST COAST, WEST COAST, SOUTHERN...BOOM BAP, CRUNK, CLUB, UNDERGROUND, HARDCORE, CLASSICS, REMIXES, 70's, 80's, 90's, naughties and the future!

Live performances, guest DJs & more

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002586012914  

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £FREE

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SPLIT - free entry - every Wed

5 September 2012

Split is Edinburgh's infamous, longest-running midweek drum'n'bass club with the nasty basslines - in a new weekly residence with free entry every Wednesday at The Bongo Club

Your favourite midweek throwdown returns, mashin' it up with a crossover in musical styles from everything bass - dubstep to drum'n'bass, electro to grime, glitch to hip hop, techno to house.

Featuring Edinburgh's best local talent from DJs, producers and labels, as well as takeover parties

www.facebook.com/groups/13878851681/  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £FREE

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WE TECHNO PRISONERS

7 September 2012

''If its illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail''

Shake Yer Shoulders hits up The Bongo Club Once again to celebrate all things TECHNO!  We are spanning the decades to bring you the hardest, fastest and dirtiest techno tunes around!

DJs:  T.Danger/Gabriel Kemp [B2B], Juke, Octophant, SMC, Stevoid/The Eggman [B2B]

Committed a crime?  Gotta do the time ...PARTY time that is!  Come as a Jail Bird Convict or perhaps a Bent Copper

Dress up encouraged ... who will you come as?  Cops or Robbers?

*** Music Policy ***

Tech House / Minimal Techno / Wonky Techno / Acid Techno / Hard Techno

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££4 before midnight, £6 after

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JWP/Bez Cenzury, Tony Jazzu, DJ Pryzmat & SyndyCut Sound System

8 September 2012

Plus 48 Tattoo would like to invite you all to check out what is most definitely one of the best groups on the Polish Hip Hop scene

JWP is a classic hip-hop group from Warsaw, formed in 1996.  The roots of the group have their origins in graffiti sub-culture, which they have been actively representing for the last decade

Special guest apperance by Tony Jazzu, a veteran DJ participating on Polish hip-hop scene since 1992

Support provided by up-and-coming local hip-hop talent, the SyndyCut Sound System [Emilozo, DJ Pryzmat, Puzon & Konnskee] from Edinburgh and Mogiel Smo from Aberdeen 


  


Time:    19:00 - 22:00
Cost: ££15.00

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MESSENGER SOUND SYSTEM

8 September 2012

Roots reggae rocking - foundation tune, fresh dubs, vibes alive, rockers, steppers, rub-a-dub, with MC Afrikan Simba 

Scotland’s original [and biggest] roots and culture rasta reggae sound system, Messenger has been spreading the word on their own custom built bass-heavy rig since 1987, with a flame burning brighter than ever today

Playing conscious reggae music, militant or mellow, from foundation revival tone to brand new dub plate exclusives - with a cultural MC making things proper on the mic - the Messenger is always one of the best, blissful club events in town, playing sounds to make you dance an' swing

www.myspace.com/messengersoundsystem  

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000013955561  

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££6 before midnight, £7 after

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The CEILIDH CLUB with Free Range

11 September 2012

The Ceilidh Club at The Bongo Club returns, running every Tuesday night from 8:20pm, bringing you the best in Scottish ceilidh music and dance, with tonights's guests Free Range 

Every Tuesday there is one of Scotlands top ceilidh bands, and each band has a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be!

www.edinburghceilidhs.com  

  


Time:    20:20 - 23:00
Cost: ££6

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I LOVE HIP HOP - every Tue

11 September 2012

It's at Bongo every Tuesday - for those who want to celebrate the hip hop classics, but just as importantly the brand new!

Tracks ranging from Big Daddy Kane, Odd Future, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Biggy, Wu Tang, Cool Kids, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Outkast, Biz Markie, J Dilla, Rick Ross, Styles P, The Dream, Kool G Rap, Kanye, Gangstarr, Clipse, Evidence, Big L, Strong Arm Steady ....

EAST COAST, WEST COAST, SOUTHERN...BOOM BAP, CRUNK, CLUB, UNDERGROUND, HARDCORE, CLASSICS, REMIXES, 70's, 80's, 90's, naughties and the future!

Live performances, guest DJs & more

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002586012914  
  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££1

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SPLIT - every Weds - free entry

12 September 2012

Split is Edinburgh's infamous, longest-running midweek drum'n'bass club with the nasty basslines - in a new weekly residence with free entry every Wednesday at The Bongo Club

Your favourite midweek throwdown returns, mashin' it up with a crossover in musical styles from everything bass - dubstep to drum'n'bass, electro to grime, glitch to hip hop, techno to house.

Featuring Edinburgh's best local talent from DJs, producers and labels, as well as takeover parties

www.facebook.com/groups/13878851681/  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £FREE

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ACCESS

13 September 2012

Promoted by Places for People Scotland Care & Support

With ZUNI [Tribal Waves], Graeme Ferris & DJ Lewis Ingram

ZUNI has been involved in the Edinburgh techno scene for over a decade, honing his deck skills while spinning some of the most futuristic music around

Tonight's event is organised by Places for People Scotland Care & Support, aiming to deliver an authentic clubbing experience that focuses on ensuring everyone can join in

www.placesforpeoplecareandsupport.co.uk

twitter: @PfPCareSupport  

  


Time:    20:00 - 00:00
Cost: ££4

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XPLICIT ft Xilent

14 September 2012

Drum and bass evolution continues at Xplicit, with special guest Xilent [Audio Porn]

Originally from Poland now residing in London via Edinburgh.  Xilent is one of the hottest drum n bass/ dubstep producers of the moment.

With residents Eno, Dissonant, Dom Y2D, DJ Blaze

Hosted by MC BZ

Bass supplied by the Messenger Sound System

Visuals by Intlabs

www.clubxplicit.com  

  


Time:    
Cost: ££7 in advance, £8 after, more on the door [TBC]

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MUMBO JUMBO 4th Birthday

15 September 2012

Mumbo Jumbo is a night with a mix of musical styles from funk and hip hop to house and electronica care of resident DJs Trendy Wendy [Tackno / Playgirl Mansions] and Steve Austin [Headspin].  There's also live congas and percussion by Bongo Dave

There's also free CDs for the first 200 folk thru the door every month - get in there!

Mumbo Jumbo joins-the-dots between musical styles, mixing up funk and soul, throwing in beats, bootlegs and mash-ups, taking you through the disco to house and electro, all sprinkled with character and liberal helpings of cracking vocals!  This is Saturday night party music at its best!

www.facebook.com/groups/38961133648  

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £

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The CEILIDH CLUB with Annasach

18 September 2012

The Ceilidh Club at The Bongo Club runs every Tuesday night from 8:20pm, bringing you the best in Scottish ceilidh music and dance, with tonights's guests Annasach

Every Tuesday there is one of Scotlands top ceilidh bands, and each band has a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be!

www.edinburghceilidhs.com  

  


Time:    20:20 - 23:00
Cost: ££6

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I LOVE HIP HOP - every Tue

18 September 2012

It's at Bongo every Tuesday - for those who want to celebrate the hip hop classics, but just as importantly the brand new!

Tracks ranging from Big Daddy Kane, Odd Future, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Biggy, Wu Tang, Cool Kids, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Outkast, Biz Markie, J Dilla, Rick Ross, Styles P, The Dream, Kool G Rap, Kanye, Gangstarr, Clipse, Evidence, Big L, Strong Arm Steady ....

EAST COAST, WEST COAST, SOUTHERN...BOOM BAP, CRUNK, CLUB, UNDERGROUND, HARDCORE, CLASSICS, REMIXES, 70's, 80's, 90's, naughties and the future!

Live performances, guest DJs & more

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002586012914  
  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££1

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SPLIT - every Weds - free entry

19 September 2012

Split is Edinburgh's infamous, longest-running midweek drum'n'bass club with the nasty basslines - in a new weekly residence with free entry every Wednesday at The Bongo Club

Your favourite midweek throwdown returns, mashin' it up with a crossover in musical styles from everything bass - dubstep to drum'n'bass, electro to grime, glitch to hip hop, techno to house.

Featuring Edinburgh's best local talent from DJs, producers and labels, as well as takeover parties

www.facebook.com/groups/13878851681/  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £FREE

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FOUR CORNERS

21 September 2012

Good time soul music for dancing, the perfect start to your weekend, Four Corners serves up another rapturous blend of soulful dancefloor music, new and old, from right across the map

Deep funk, jazzy breaks, afro-latin and dub reggae with DJs Simon Hodge, Astroboy, Johnny Cashback, Wee G - and Decoy Roy dropping roots reggae upstairs

The residents pride themselves on maintaining an honest and dependable get-down of deep funk and future soul, party hip hop and good-time reggae, nu-Latin breaks and afro beats - all making for an evergreen blend of outernational soul ... and one hell of a party

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31928742230  

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££3 before midnight, £5 after

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BIG n BASHY vs NASTY FM

22 September 2012

Once again Big n Bashy teams up with Londons Nasty.fm to provide a night feat not one guest but five !

featuring:

MARCUS NASTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt4Oa5x6xu0  

ROYAL T
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpZIHOzzMFY  

MAKTEN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c4oOsQtpa0  

DVA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8WkhJ4hlFE  

MOONY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYJKpnT62gE  

+ more

Bass supplied by the mighty Messenger Sound System

Check out the video of the last time we did a night with nasty.fm here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF5mL1q6YZc

Playing reggae, grime, dubstep and jungle, Big n Bashy is one the hottest nights to hit Edinburgh’s Saturday night club scene in recent years, gaining a steady and loyal following amongst Edinburgh’s clubbers for its up-to-the-minute, bass-heavy sounds

Catch Era + Deburgh every Thursday 4 - 6 pm on
http://nasty.fm  playing Grime + Dubstep

Follow us on the twitter n that ken
http://twitter.com/BignBashy  

  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££6

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The CEILIDH CLUB with Norman Mackay's Ceilidh Experience

25 September 2012

The Ceilidh Club at The Bongo Club runs every Tuesday night from 8:20pm, bringing you the best in Scottish ceilidh music and dance, with tonights's guests Norman Mackay's Ceilidh Experience

Every Tuesday there is one of Scotlands top ceilidh bands, and each band has a caller who will teach the dances, so the event is great for everyone from complete beginners to experienced ceilidhers.

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be!

www.edinburghceilidhs.com  

  


Time:    20:20 - 23:00
Cost: ££6

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I LOVE HIP HOP - every Tue

25 September 2012

It's at Bongo every Tuesday - for those who want to celebrate the hip hop classics, but just as importantly the brand new!

Tracks ranging from Big Daddy Kane, Odd Future, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa, Biggy, Wu Tang, Cool Kids, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Outkast, Biz Markie, J Dilla, Rick Ross, Styles P, The Dream, Kool G Rap, Kanye, Gangstarr, Clipse, Evidence, Big L, Strong Arm Steady ....

EAST COAST, WEST COAST, SOUTHERN...BOOM BAP, CRUNK, CLUB, UNDERGROUND, HARDCORE, CLASSICS, REMIXES, 70's, 80's, 90's, naughties and the future!

Live performances, guest DJs & more

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002586012914  
  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££1

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SPLIT - every Weds - free entry

26 September 2012

Split is Edinburgh's infamous, longest-running midweek drum'n'bass club with the nasty basslines - in a new weekly residence with free entry every Wednesday at The Bongo Club

Your favourite midweek throwdown returns, mashin' it up with a crossover in musical styles from everything bass - dubstep to drum'n'bass, electro to grime, glitch to hip hop, techno to house.

Featuring Edinburgh's best local talent from DJs, producers and labels, as well as takeover parties

www.facebook.com/groups/13878851681/  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: £FREE

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CONFUSION IS SEX

28 September 2012

Gamma Ray presents the extraordinary club event "where the weird is normal"

Dress Up: Cover yourself in UV Clothing / Paint / DO IT ALL 

For September, CONFUSION IS SEX throws a UV Porn Party.
  Expect lots of UV cannons lighting up all you beautiful people.  We invite you to throw on your tiny tank top or just get as naked as you like.  Cover yourself with UV paint and dance all through the night.  With erotic projections, and fun paint fights and delights from the fabulous Freaky Brides and friends this looks like a bright bright porno night.  Grrrr Bling.

Main Room:
Erotica Visuals
DJ's Hot Knives cutting up the floor.
Over the last year these underground electro/house DJ's have exploded onto the Edinburgh scene. After supporting the likes of Jokers of The Scene, Adam Freeland, Friendly Fires, Nadastrom and most recently Felix Cartal.

7 Acts:
UV Hula Hoop Dubstep Dancer
Ribbons and Deftones
The slave and the Dominatrix
Freak on a Leash
The Butterfly and the Entomologist
[K-POP] Dance
UV Paint Fight

More Burlesque, Drag, Dance & Live Acts to be confirmed.
Plus we will have a spider maze.
NO SPANK TONIGHT - There will be a spanking room again soon.

Upstairs: 
DJs: The Dirty Red Diamonds
[Oly & Jake]
Sunset Surf-Town, Rockabilly & Punk


WEBSITES
www.confusionissex.com  
www.gammaraydali.com  

MYSPACE ADDRESSES
www.myspace.com/confusionissexclub  
www.myspace.com/gammaraydali  

YOUTUBE Confusion Is Sex channel
www.youtube.com/user/confusionissexclub  

Confusion is Sex - Facebook Friend Page
www.facebook.com/cis.confusion.is.sex?ref=mfb  

Group
www.facebook.com/groups/72774457720  


  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££4 before midnight, £6 after [£1 off entry with flyer]

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SOULSVILLE

29 September 2012

Wild, swingin' & soulful music spanning an entire century, with live dancers and enough swing, rock n' roll, doo-wop and soul to keep your hips a-shakin for days

Resident DJ's Tsatsu & Fryer [Motherfunk] continue to serve up that good soul, r'n'b, rock & roll and swing along with an added helpin of mambo & calypso.  Plus our very own live dancers n aw

We hope to see you all there

www.facebook.com/groups/114795081887843/?ref=ts  

Check out the blog over at http://soulsville.tumblr.com and the radio show here http://radiomagnetic.com/main-features/episode-1-feat-bo-diddley-howlin-wolf-slim-harpo-and-more  


  


Time:    23:00 - 03:00
Cost: ££5

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ROCK & ROLL PING PONG - 1st Birthday - free entry

30 September 2012

Rock & Roll Ping Pong with DJ Ding and DJ Dong - a free, monthly Sunday-night social with balls on!

In tonight's fabulous twelth edition there's free-play, silly ping pong games, and music from every genre to play along to courtesy of in-house soundtrackmeisters DJs Ding & Dong

Fine beers, fine company, and a dartboard with arrers.

Also, for those with a wee bit of a competitive instinct, there's an optional, strictly amateur tournament [£1 to enter, winner takes all!]

www.its-funtime.com  

Next date: Sunday 21st October 2012

  


Time:    19:30 - 23:00
Cost: £FREE

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