Festival CLUBS
FRINGE THURSDAYS An intimate atmosphere and keen crowd bring in big clubbing names F or the last three years, city centre bar
Stephen Wilson. ‘He’s playing Razzmatazz a few days earlier in Barcelona, so hopefully we can recreate that experience for him. I was really into the acid jazz scene in my younger days, so I’m also looking forward to seeing the label’s founder Eddie Piller with Wigan Casino legend Richard Searling.’
As a clubbing experience, he says 99 is hard to describe. ‘One thing I’ve noticed is that all the DJs love the experience, and the crowd do too. We’re only a 180-capacity venue, but because of the elevated DJ position and the fact the crowd are right in front of it with no sense of separation, we have that intimate feeling that’s sometimes lacking in bigger venues.’ (David Pollock) 99 Hanover Street, 225 8200, Thursdays throughout Aug, 9pm, free.
99 Hanover Street has been drawing a crowd for a repertoire of in-house nights and DJs that would have it crowned one of the best clubs in Edinburgh were it not for the lack of a 3am licence. During festival time that all changes though, and once again they’re set to bring a fantastic bill of special guests to the city. The 31 August closing party guest is unconfirmed as yet, but the Fringe Thursdays lineup will see Eddie Piller and Richard Searling report on 7 August, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson guesting on 14 August, Grandmaster Flash (pictured) make a keenly anticipated appearance on 21 August and Detroit Swindle rounding off the run on 28 August. ‘Something tells me that Grandmaster Flash is going to be a bit special,’ says 99’s
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✽ Martyn No doubt a high-energy, sweaty rammy of a night, sped along by jungle, drum & bass, dubstep and techno, from the Hyperdub / Ninja Tune producer. Sneaky Pete’s, 225 1757, 31 Jul, 11pm, £8 before midnight.
✽ Summerhall Festival Opening
Party The arts venue kicks off its Fringe programme with a suitably left-field lineup including Awesome Tapes from Africa, Golden Teacher and David Barbarossa. Summerhall, 560 1580, 1 Aug, 10pm, £10.
✽ Bill Brewster A night in the capable hands of the multi-talented DJ and author of dance bibles Last Night A DJ Saved My Life and How To DJ (Properly). Sneaky Pete’s, 225 1757, 1 Aug, 11pm, £5.
✽ Ben Klock If you like your techno
deep, heavy and straight from Berghain, then kick your festival off with a marathon set from Berlin heavyweight Ben Klock. Liquid Room, 225 2564, 2 Aug, 11pm, £17.50 (£15).
✽ Thunder Disco Club The annual Fringe Heist from Glasgow disco collective, this
time boasting two vaults and nine DJs covering house, disco, Italo and techno. Cabaret Votaire, 247 4704, 2 Aug, 11pm, £5–£7.
✽ Electro Swingin’ with Frogbeats Fans of Parov Stellar and Caravan Palace
rejoice – Glasgow electro swing devotees Frogbeats are coming east for a one-off special, with some added ghetto funk. Limber up accordingly. Cabaret Voltaire, 247 4704, 3 Aug, 11pm, £5.
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