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David Pollock looks back on the legacy of Pure, one of Scotland’s greatest ever club nights, as they prepare to man the decks one last time.
‘ o‘. I say to Pure lounder Brainstoriii in the hope that tearl'ul commiseiations will be forthcoming. ‘The Venue is closing down. Are you going to miss the old place. the home in which your club was born and nurtured to its truly ei‘a-del'iiiiiig levels‘." lle pauses to ponder for a moment. 'l’ersonally. not really. Don‘t get me wrong. the lidinburgh clubbing and live music scene will miss it ~— there‘s nowhere else quite like the Venue. Btit personally. I‘ve spent long enough within these walls to not miss it too much.~
Which is a typically Pure response. really. for it‘ ever there was a club which bucked the consensus it was Pure. The last time The List spoke to Brainstorm. the occasion was the night‘s l5th birthday party during the lidinburgh Festival last year. At the time. Brainstorm w the sole keeper ol‘ the Pure l'laine alter the (‘ilasgow—based Twitch decided to concentrate on running ()ptimo tlispacio) full time in 2000 — made noises about the fact that 15 was a nice round number. and how he wasn‘t sure whether the club would be progressing much t‘urther.
And he was right. If ever a Scottish cltib night went hand in hand with its premises. it was Pure and the Venue. and you only have to look at the history of the club to see why Brainstorm t'eels it's time to say a sad t'arewell. (‘onceived in I‘)‘)(). the eclectic techno club ran weekly for sex en years. then fortnightly tor the last three years ol~ its regular existence until 2()()(). That‘s somewhere in the region tit—150 club nights. not including those around the country and the numerous one-off parties this millennium.
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With a barrage of naniechecks in 'club of the year' polls in national dance and style mags. l’ure‘s list ot‘ guests reads like a litany of dance culture‘s greats. The club l‘amously provided Jeff Mills with
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Richie llawtin under his l’lastikman alias. Then there were the likes of Derrick May. .luan Atkins. Kevin Sauiiderson. (‘arl ('i'aig. Andrew Weatherall. David Holmes. Moby. (ireen Velvet/(‘ajiiiere DJ Hell. and live sets from Aphex Twin and (‘abaret Voltaire . .
Two old friends of Pure will be making a reappearance at this show. with Rotterdam techno producer Speedy J and ()rhital‘s Paul llartnoll guesting on the top floor while Twitch and Brainstorm cover the main dancetloor. ’lt‘s a party and we just want to get our friends round] says Brainstorm. ‘In fact the Pure I remember most was the Plus 8 tour. with Speedy J playing live alongside Richie llawtin and (‘yhersonie so he's definiter up to the job. There might be some other guests who aren‘t on the publicity too — I believe Mr ligg llige Bani Yasil will be bringing some records. and it all depends who else gives us a call . . .'
So it‘s the end ot’ not one era btit two. It you want the hill experience. this is your last chance to join Brainstorm. Twitch and co inside those walls again. and celebrate the night that put Scottish clubbing on the map.
The last ever Pure is at the Venue, Edinburgh, Fri 9 Jun.
THE BEST DANCEFLOOR ACTION
2%: Pure The last ever night of the best club Scotland ever gave us. Techno in all its varied forms from Speedy J (pictured). Phil Hartnoll and the impeccable residents lWllClt 8. Brainstorm. The Venue. Edinburgh, Fri 9 Jun
333 Blitzkrieg Bop ladytron honeys Mira and Helen take to the decks for some computer rock. The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 9 Jun.
:3: Cotton Cake The last night before they close shop for the summer. However Riton and Ben Fat Trucker (Gucci Soundsysteni) Will keep your electronic taste buds more than satisfied. Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Fri 9 Jun.
:2: Gilles Peterson & Ed Motta A celebration of Brazilian music from one of its main players (Motta) and one of its champions (Peterson). The Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Fri 9 Jun; Fienlrew Ferry, Glasgow, Sat 70 Jun.
3%: Mondo Scuro Two Drunk Punks on Funk return With a night of acid disco, electro funk and psychedelic body niuSic. Basura Blanca, Glasgow, Fri 9 Jun.
2%: DEFF Short for Dirty Electro Filthy Funk. they have a guest to match their ethos. the filthy electro funkster Mike Monday (Egg's Playtime, London). The Liquid Lounge, Sat 70 Jun.
ti< The Last Ever Night 0 the Venue The name says it all, your very last chance to hit the floor within the hallowed walls of one the most important venues Scotland has ever know. Featuring the cream of Edinburgh's DJ community. The Venue, Edinburgh, Sat 10 Jun. Record Player: This is the second time Siriusmo (Bungalow Records) has ever played in the UK. One of Berlin's hottest mu3ical exports. he teams up with vocalist Dana for this show. Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Thu 22 Jun.