Tony Thomas has been bringing you the best in underground dance music for years and this is where we get to see his wares. With the Miscreat DJ's playing house and techno and Sebastian Lovestruck providing us with some lovely breakbeat. you can't really go wrong. As ever John Cannon. Monsieur Del-arge and Jon Virtue are on hand to treat us to some of the tastiest morsels around.
I Lite at Corinthian. 9pm—3am. £tbc. Weekly. Beautiful new modern bar and club at this gorgeous Ingram Street mega- venue. They always put a lot into their venues. so try to make an effort. will you'.’ 3:1 Monox at Soundhause. l lpm--5am. £‘)(£7). 21 May. Monthly. This is the Soundhaus' longest rutming hard eclectic techno night. Why? Because it’s one of the best in the city. Residents Dan. Smarty. Kenny. Paul 8; Mike Singleton play alongside extra special guest Wild Planet (Warp) who play live for the first time ever in Scotland.
I Psypher at Renfrew Ferry.
1 1pm—«3am. £10. 14 May. Monthly. Psypher takes a trip back to their old stomping ground to showcase another of the L'K‘s leading Techno producers. ()liver Ho. Enhanced by live drum machines and sampler interaction. his Glasgow date will incorporate four decks (three vinyl and one CD1) and an integrated live set during this two hour show. Psypher residents Chris and Bod will bring their new live set to the dance floor for the first time too. Expect your jaw to drop and your feet to hurt as they lay down a set of solid tracks and mash ups. combined with live visuals from the
I Reconnaissance at Carnival Art Centre. 8.3(l—late. 14 May only. £7 (£5). This is a night for people who like their music live and their clubbing interesting. Kicking off with live sets frotn bands including Meage a Trois. Pie Beans & Chips + Croutons. Irregular Slinky and SambaYaBamba. the night ends with a roster of DJs including Tallest of Radiomagnetic fame spinning dub. electro-funk and house to keep you smiling well into the wee hours.
:21 Smirnoff Experience at the Arches. l().3()pm--3aln. Free. 14 May only. Smirnoff treats its to yet another excellent line-up featuring what is sure to be a totally awesome live set from current favourites the ()thers. Boxer Rebellion also play live with the institution that is Alan McGee doing his thing on the wheels of steel. Other guests include Philip Zdar/Cassius (DJ Set). Dan Ghenacia. Killa Kela (live) Skinnyman (live) and Rodney P (live). l'nmissable. To get on the guest list visit www.smirnoffexperience.co.uk
I Stareout at ()‘llenrys Bar. 8am-1am. Free. 14 May only. Roll tip for a one-off night consisting of all tnanner of techno styles and electro. from minimal. glitch and scatter beat to micro. Mark Kaslner. Sondie and Nicol hope to bring a new fiavour to the (ilasgow scene with their unique blend of music and mixing styles. I Subculture at the Sub Club. 1 1pm»- 3am. £12. Weekly. Putting the Sub in clubnthe hardest working residents in the land. llarri and Domenic do what they have been doing best for 1 1 years. They fiy' solo on 14 May and welcome Ame from Sonar Kollectiv. (iermany on 21
who rural/y rocked the night last year! Second chances don't come that often. Take it while it's on offer.
I Superfly at The Woodside Social Club. 10pm—2am. 21 May. £5. Monthly. Resident DJs Duncan Superfiy & lain Lamarra serve up another helping of the Superny funk'n‘soul supply.
I Traxx at The Liquid Lounge.
1 lpm—3am. £11). 21 May. Monthly. As one of Glasgow‘s leading techno nights. Traxx has a rep to uphold and. boy. are they upholding it again this month. They proudly welcome one of electronic music's greatest living assets. Anthony ‘Shake’ Shakir to the lounge of liquid delights. Consistently original and probably one of the most-talented spinners in the world. we advise you put this in your techno diary now. That's an order. As ever. Laurence Hughes. Jamie Thomson and Tom Churchill are the staples that hold it all together while the crowd lose it on the floor. Part of 10 Days in May. See pret'ieii' page 38.
Glasgow Sundays
Club
I The Buff at ()ran Mor. l()pm—3am. £5. Weekly. 1)] Mark Robb invites you to experience the fttnk in the heart of the West lind. This night features a selection of your favourite Buff all-star DJs. Check their website to find out the guest band.
I Cabaret at the Tunnel.
1 1.3(lpm—3am. £4 (£3). Weekly. The Tunnel‘s second gay club night. Things are definitely fabulous at this Sunday
I Chinawhite at Chinawhite. 9pm—3am. £9. 22 May. In the main room playing hip hop. urban Asian. Bhangra and Bollywood are Radio 1's Bobby Friction and Nihal and Glasgow‘s favourite desi DJ Harri. 1n the Mao Room playing smooth soul and mellow R&B are Glasgow's highly acclaimed DJ Naeem and Dundee‘s finest DJ Zed.
I Disco Badger at Bamboo.
1 lpm—3am. £5. Weekly. House music classics all night long from Dominic Martin and boogie tunes from Max in the lounge.
Disco Not Disco (Part 1) at The Renfrew Ferry. 7.3(lpin—1 1pm. £12.50. 22 May only. ()ooh. these Traxx boys have got to be some of the hardest working promoters in Glasgow. To add to an already exquisite month of great events. Disco Not Disco welcomes the Blockheads and JG Wilkes to the newly refurbished Ferry. Make way for lan Dury's legendary band as they take us through tracks from their 2004 album “here 's the Party." and their illustrious back catalogue of top hits. No wonder they sold over a million copies of ‘Hit Me Willi Your Rhythm Stick'. ()ptimo maestro Wilkes lends his mighty hand. Purl of 10 Days in May.
I Emergency Sunday Solution Session at Firebird. ()pin-midnight. Free. 15 May. Monthly. Glasgow‘s premier underground lileclro Soul and Disco night decamps to Firebird for its evening-after- the-nighl-before after-party as part of its weekend-long birthday. Local legend Gerard — of Melting Pot and Bargo (formerly Tangent and Sub Club) ~ is the main guest behind the dex for this monthly chill-out session that uses a roster of local
Vidiot collective.
GLASGOW
pre-club venues
E Air Organic
36 Kelvingrove Street, 564 5201
Arches Cafe Bar 253 Argyle Street. 565 1023. at Blackfriars
26 Bell Street. 552 5924 Bar 10 10 Mitchell Lane, 572 1448
Bar 91
91 Candleriggs. 552 5211 El Brel 39 Ashton Lane, 342 4966
8 Cuba Norte
17 John Street. 552 3505 Cul De Sac
Ashton Lane. 334 4749 iii Elliot’s
203-205 Bath Street. 248 2060
84 Below
3 Kelvingrove Street. 357 5454
The Gazelle
1038 Agyll Street. 248 6881
a The Critflny
266 Bath Street. 331 5171
is Havana
50 Hope Street. 248 4466 3' The Living Room
5 Byres Road. 339 8511 iii The Medicine Room 30-32 Cathedral Square. 552 3519
is: Mondo
133 West George Street. 204 5211
m Nice’n’Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall Street. 333 9637
Polo Lounge
84 Wilson Street. 553 1221
Salty Dog Princes Square,
221 7800
is" Soba
11 Mitchell Street Lane. 204 2404
Eli Spy Bar
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night party.
I)Js.
153 Bath Street. 221 7711
is St Judes
190 Bath Street. 331 5171
Tchai-Ovna
42 Otago Lane. 357 4524 Variety Bar 401Sauchiehall Street. 332 4449
la Archaos
25 Queen Street, 204 3189. Massive club playing the best hard house. R88 and party tunes over Friday. Saturday and Sunday. See listings for selected highlights.
is The Arches
Argyle Street. 565 1023. Probably the biggest venue in Glasgow and home to big names such as Colours and Pressure as well as a few underground treats. See listings for details.
a Bamboo
51 West Regent Street. 332 1067. A musical programme that takes in modern soul and funky house makes this a favourite venue. Homegrown on a Saturday is possibly the biggest night. but their Thursday is also a crazy night.
l8 Barfly
260 Clyde Street. 221 0414. A great club for those who like guitar music. The Evil night on a Thursday is always a good bet. See listings for selected highlights.
8 Belo
Royal Exchange Square. 204 0101. Bump and grind your weekend away
at this massively popular. subterranean R88 club. 1 Blanket 520 Sauchiehall Street. 332 0755. Biggest R88 club in the city? We think so. Busy every Friday. Saturday and Sunday.
Budda 142 St Vincent Street. 221 5660. The decadent Jet Set Go-Go Lounge happens every Saturday. and other weekend nights attract an up-for-it party crowd. See listings for details. The Butt Club 142 Bath Lane. 248 1777. A number of fine nights take place at this upstairs-downstairs venue with the jazz and funk remit. See listings for details. l’. Carling Academy 121 Eglinton Street. 08700 771 2000. Host to big one off parties from Club Noir to Pressure. See listings for details. Carnival Arts Centre 2nd Floor. 34 Albion Street. 946 6193. Occasional club nights with ethnic themes at this Merchant City haunt The Cathouse 15 Union Street, 248 6606. The most popular nu-metal and goth club in the city - just check out those queues to get in over the weekend. 123%.: CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street. 352 4900. Art space that throws the occasional one off special club event. See listings for details.
Club Living
69 Nelson Mandela Place. 248 7333. New venue with a full complement of rockin' late evening to early morning weekend sessions.
Club 69
40 New Sneddon Street. 552 5791. It’s experimental and funky techno all the way at this great venue. The guys from Rub-a-Dub are in charge musically. See listings for details.
1.. Corinthian
Ingram Street. 552 1101. Upper-crust clubbing for those who like to spend. spend. spend. Smart clothes are a prerequisite over the weekend.
{*0 Cuba Norte
John Street. 552 3505. Home to Mish Mash. this is a beautiful, cavernous venue in the Merchant City. See listings for selected highlights.
Cube
34 Queen Street. 226 8990. Clubs hardly come more popular than this. A massive clientele and a funky soundtrack characterises the Cube weekend presentation. Fury Murry’s
96 Maxwell Street. 221 6511. No pretensions — just pure partying at this classic venue down near the Clyde.
The Garage
490 Sauchiehall Street. 332 1120. Classic student venue playing perhaps the most obvious party tunes. See listings for selected highlights.
Glasgow School of Art 167 Renfrew Street. 332 0691. Eskrima on Saturdays and LiveVevil every month make this student venue a winner. See listings for details.
Liquid Lounge West Regent Street. 353 6333. Upstart. Together and Hi-Karate make up a fine line-up at this loft style venue. See listings for details.
Oran Mor Byres Road. 0870 0132 652. Huge Gaelic-style venue in the West End that plays host to the funk and jazz celebration that is the N00 Groove. See listings for details.
Polo Lounge Wilson Street. 553 1221. The gay community of Glasgow votes with its feet every weekend. making this the most popular club of its kind in the city.
Queen Margaret Union University Gardens. 339 9784. Various club and club-orientated gigs occur at this student debauchery emporium. See listings for details.
Beds Sauchiehall Street. 331 1635. One of the oldest Glasgow venues. with a full complement of party tunes on the big three nights.
Renfrew Ferry Clyde Place. 553 0606. This floating venue on the Clyde plays host to various one-off nights, and the genius monthly that is VEGAS! See listings for details.
Riverside Club
Fox Street. 569 7287. Home to the monthly style fest that is Saltlick. this small social club is an epicentre of cool. See listings for details.
Soundhaus Hydepark Street. 221 4659. House. techno and live venue with Chakra. Shoogakube and Monox every month. See listings for details.
Sub Club Jamaica Street. 248 4600. The best club in Glasgow? Optimo Sundays and Subculture Saturdays seem to corrobOrate the claim. See listings for details.
The Tunnel 84 Mitchell Street. 204 1000. A venue famous for its well-dressed crowd and popularity. Dance tunes dominate the weekend. of course. See listings for selected highlights.
Universal 157 Sauchiehall Lane. 332 8899. This smart venue hosts drum 8 bass and laid back club nights. making it a varied space in which to relax. See listings for details.
Vault 25 Queen Street. 204 3189. DJs from the record stores of the city come together to Spin up a storm under this. one of the biggest party streets in the city. See listings for details.
Woodside Social 329 North Woodside Road. 337 1643. A selection of indie and mod clubs make up the monthly programme at this charming west end institution. See listings for details.
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