The Chef's Special for Week Ending 28/06/09

Happy Friday boys and girls and welcome once again to The Chef’s Specials where this week I’ll be taking a sneaky peek at some more top tunage coming this weekend from Leith FM’s dance music gurus plus I’ll be previewing two awesome looking clubnights taking place this weekend as well.

But first I’d just like to thank everyone who made it down to Telefunken last Friday for what turned out to be yet another lesson in proper house music. Robsoul Recordings boss Phil Weeks once again delivered an absolutely astounding set of jackin tunes and a fully appreciative crowd made the night something very special indeed. Full marks also to Hoss and Alan Gray, for fanastics sets which really built the crowds enthiusiasm perfectly.

Don’t forget Telefunken is back on July 17^th with San Francisco legend MARK FARINA and I’ve been reliably informed that the event will now take place at Edinburgh’s newest and most stunning venue The Electric Circus on Market Street adjacent to Waverly Station. Studio 24 will now be closed throughout July and August due to licensing problems. The move means that this event will now be limited to only 350 tickets so please make sure you get yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from Tickets-Scotland, Ticketmaster, Ripping Records and Underground Solu’shun priced at £12 plus booking fee.

And so to this weekend’s crazy goodness….

FRIDAY 26^th JUNE 2009

The Vinyl Club and R.S.I Radio from 9pm Every Friday on Leith 98.8FM

This week The Vinyl Club show has been hijacked by two Slovenian techno wizards, Flow Management, aka Marko Nastic and Marko Milosavljevic. These two fellas have been massive fans of the show for months, regularly tuning in online from their Studio Bordel. Their support has helped the show to gain Europe wide listener numbers as well as guest mixes from some of the biggest names in electronic music from across the continent. If you’re into your European techno then the chances are you’ve probably heard of one if not both of them. If you haven’t then this is an ideal opportunity for you to check out what’s cookin’ across the water.

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Stick around for R.S.I Radio from 11pm where host Kenny will be playing some more of the finest breaks, techno, minimal and electronica from around the globe. Also on the show this week a tongue tinglingly tasty guest mix from Pins And Needles resident MnKy plus a dark and brooding breaks mix from DJ Squatter who’s been gaining some healthy respect from those in the scene recently not least IDJ Magazine who reckon “Squatter maintains the breaks but increases the sick factor."

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Pins And Needles presents Den Haan Live (Courier Of Death, Optimo Espacio)

@ Sneaky Pete’s, Cowgate Edinburgh

Pins And Needles continues in its quest to bring some of the most groundbreaking electronic music artists to Edinburgh to play completely live in its intimate home on the Cowgate. This month Glasgow’s Den Haan stop by to play some of the crazy Italo-disco/Hi NRG/ Electro-breaks sounds which have seen them getting nods of approval and appreciation from many of their peers including Vic Galloway, Death Disco and the Optimo guys. Their debut album is coming out very shortly on their own Courier Of Death label so expect to hear a lot of their fresh new material.

This is gonna be another crackin night from the Pins And Needles crew and resident MnKy and Paul “Peebee” Bendoris will be providing musical support. Entry, as always, is free before midnight and £3ish after. Now if that aint a bargain I dunno what is? Get down early to avoid missing out as they’re expecting a busy one.

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Club For Heroes presents Honey Sweetcheeks (Black Jesus) and House Of Traps (Firecracker)

@ The Wee Red Bar at Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

Club For Heroes manage to sneak another cracking date in to this months clubbing calendar with the return of Firecracker Recordings boss House Of Traps or Lindsay Todd as his mother knows him. The Firecracker boys are big news around the world right now with their exquisitely produced tracks finding their way into some of the most respected Djs in the world from Carl Craig to Kenny Dixon Jr.

Also on the bill tonight is Honey Sweetcheeks. She's a veteran of the New York, Glasgow and London underground house and disco scenes. Honey set up the Black Jesus record label in the late 90s and released records by DFA freakazoid Maurice Fulton, amongst others. She's got the finest record collection in Edinburgh and likes to play across the board party music, from classic gay NY disco, deep techno, hip hop, krautrock and new beat. And if we're lucky she's going to bring her ultraviolet hula-hoop for some dancefloor psyche-gymnastics!

Club For Heroes has firmly established itself as Edinburgh's most exciting and irreverent non-generic club night, where you'll hear cutting edge electro and techno side by side with classics from the likes of Prince, Bowie and Sylvester, along with healthy dollops of acid house, italo and disco. The List magazine described the night as "utopian...not of this world". Club For Heroes takes place at Edinburgh College of Art's Wee Red Bar, but don't worry if you're not a student - all are welcome.

After being lucky enough to witness the beautiful fury that Lindsay and Fudge Fingas unleashed on the Jam The Box dancefloor a few weeks ago I can tell you that this will be another unmissable night of undulating deep techno and house with flurries of classic soul drenched disco. Add Honey and resident Jetlad to this already bubbling mix and this may just be the best party you go to all month.

Entry is a wallet friendly £5 or £4 if you’re a student. Doors 11pm -3am.

SATURDAY 27th JUNE 2009

Pulse presents Dee Mond Live (Pyrate Music) plus Anarkid, Andy Problems, Darrell Harding and John Gerrard (The Vinyl Club) and Dj Darkside

@ The GRV, Hasties Close, Edinburgh

The GRV is the place to be this Saturday as new night Pulse launches with a stellar line up of local talent including Leith FM Vinyl Club’s very own John “Gerry” Gerrard and Darrell Harding plus a live set from Pyrate Music boss Dee Mond, his first of 2009. Also on the bill are Andy Problems and Anarkid so expect a gut busting buffet of techno, breaks, minimal electro and electronica from what looks set to be a very interesting wee night indeed. Show starts at 10.30pm and entry is £5 before midnight or £6 after.

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SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 2009

The Marina Dalglish Benefit BBQ @ The Gate Bar, Trongate Glasgow

This Sunday I’ll be playing some sundrenched soulful house and disco rekkids at a Charity BBQ alongside a rather tasty line up of super talented djs. The event has been organised to help raise money for the Marina Dalglish Cancer Fund. Marina is the wife of football legend Kenny Dalglish and her charity does lots of good things to offer support to victims of cancer and their families. They are always in need of a wee financial boost and well any excuse is a good excuse to have a party.

Other Djs on this Sundays bill include Barry May (On Hubert St), Yogi Haughton (Southport Weekender), Iain Thompson(M8), Martin “Mash” Henderson (Galaxy), Domenic Martin (Guesthouse, Bamboo), Leo (Soul Diggin), Gordon “Harry” Millar (Tunnel), Kier Ferguson and Chris McPartlin (Gate) plus live percussion from Iain Whitelaw. The Soundtrack will be a perfet summer Sunday blend of proper soul, boogie, rare groove, disco, and house music and the weather forecast looks pretty good from here.

First Dj starts at 3pm and the evening will go on till around midnight. After which all party goers are invited to an aftershow at Common

NB all main courses are on special 2 for the price of one offer for this event

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I hope you find something on this weeks menu to tantalise your tastebuds. See you all next week... Same Bat Time...Same Bat Channel.

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Before i go i'd just like to play this video in memory of a true musical legend who passed away today. Yes today is a sad day indeed.

The King is dead. Long live the king.
R.I.P Michael