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Events Diary for February - 2010

ZUMBA Fitness with Katy

1 February 2010

Zumba is powerful, energetic and fun!   Every class feels like a party!

Zumba is a fusion of hypnotic latin music and easy to follow dance and fitness moves which create a dynamic workout that will blow you away ...

It blends a great music with invigorating sexy moves incorporating salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, chachacha, samba, flamenco, belly dance, afro and even more ...

It forms an effective cardiovascular exercise utilising the principles of fitness interval training that maximises caloric output, fat burning and toning - it's perfect total body training!

Wear comfortable clothes [any dance or fitness gear] and trainers [dance or indoor fitness trainers]

Zumba is an incredible energy booster ... and it is designed for everyone. Any age, any background, any fitness level. No partner and no previous dance experience is required

Ditch the workout, join the party!  


Time:    1900 - 2000
Cost: £5 [discounts are available]

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WOYZECK

2 February 2010

Queen Margaret University Drama Society present Woyzeck by Georg Buchner

Woyzeck
- a man working three jobs to provide for his girlfriend and his child, slowly succumbing to madness as society condemns and extorts him.

In 2000 the visual artist Robert Wilson and the musician Tom Waits turned Georg Büchner's unfinished and fragmented play into a musical at the Berliner Ensemble.  The QMU Drama Society has taken some of these musical elements and incorporated them into a new translation of the play.  This allows for a new and vivid interpretation of Woyzeck that focuses on the rapid interchange between comedy and tragedy, delving deeper into the confusion and darkness of the human condition.

Translated and directed by Steven Kirschbaum, this production draws upon his own experience working in fast food restaurants and other poorly rewarded jobs.  The longer one works in a high-pressure routine working environment, the more mechanical and motorized the body - and the mind - become.

With Iain Orr's masterful arrangement of Tom Wait's lyrics played live by The Checkmates, the poetry of Büchner and Waits are interwoven to explore the broken mind of Woyzeck

http://www.qmusu.org.uk/ss/content/222635 /societies/qmu_drama_society/  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £6 [4 conc]

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WOYZECK

3 February 2010

Queen Margaret University Drama Society presents Woyzeck by Georg Buchner.

Woyzeck - a man working three jobs to provide for his girlfriend and his child, slowly succumbing to madness as society condemns and extorts him.

In 2000 the visual artist Robert Wilson and the musician Tom Waits turned Georg Büchner's unfinished and fragmented play into a musical at the Berliner Ensemble.  The QMU Drama Society has taken some of these musical elements and incorporated them into a new translation of the play.  This allows for a new and vivid interpretation of Woyzeck that focuses on the rapid interchange between comedy and tragedy, delving deeper into the confusion and darkness of the human condition.

Translated and directed by Steven Kirschbaum, this production draws upon his own experience working in fast food restaurants and other poorly rewarded jobs.  The longer one works in a high-pressure routine working environment, the more mechanical and motorized the body - and the mind - become.

With Iain Orr's masterful arrangement of Tom Wait's lyrics played live by The Checkmates, the poetry of Büchner and Waits are interwoven to explore the broken mind of Woyzeck

http://www.qmusu.org.uk/ss/content/222635/societies/qmu_drama_society/  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £6 [4 conc]

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JUNGLEDUB - Free entry

3 February 2010

Jungledub is Edinburgh's freshest weekly club night, with free entry and boss dubby tune-age from some of the finest local DJs every Wednesday night in the established chilled, friendly vibe at the Bongo Club HQ.

Each event takes the Jungledub faithful on a journey through dub reggae, dancehall, dubstep and jungle courtesy of a variety of different DJ's from across Edinburgh's clubbing community - including artists from Xplicit, Dirt, Mutiny and Coalition alongside up-and-coming local talent.  We'll catch you down at the front!

There's a very special FRIDAY Jungledub this week on Fri 5th.  In the main room Kenny Ken [old skool jungle set],  Stagga [dubstep from Berlin - Rag'n'Bone, Rudeez, Neotech], and residents Tekamine and Tamobanter.  Upstairs it's the righteous realm with Brother Most Righteous playing reggae, dub and roots.  Admission is £8 on the door

info line:  07949 644 447     email:  jungledub@hotmail.co.uk   or join the Jungledub Facebook group

www.myspace.com/jungledub

 

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £ Free

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WOYZECK

4 February 2010

Queen Margaret University Drama Society present Woyzeck by Georg Buchner

Woyzeck - a man working three jobs to provide for his girlfriend and his child, slowly succumbing to madness as society condemns and extorts him.

In 2000 the visual artist Robert Wilson and the musician Tom Waits turned Georg Büchner's unfinished and fragmented play into a musical at the Berliner Ensemble.  The QMU Drama Society has taken some of these musical elements and incorporated them into a new translation of the play.  This allows for a new and vivid interpretation of Woyzeck that focuses on the rapid interchange between comedy and tragedy, delving deeper into the confusion and darkness of the human condition.

Translated and directed by Steven Kirschbaum, this production draws upon his own experience working in fast food restaurants and other poorly rewarded jobs.  The longer one works in a high-pressure routine working environment, the more mechanical and motorized the body - and the mind - become.

With Iain Orr's masterful arrangement of Tom Wait's lyrics played live by The Checkmates, the poetry of Büchner and Waits are interwoven to explore the broken mind of Woyzeck

http://www.qmusu.org.uk/ss/content/222635/societies/qmu_drama_society/
  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £6 [4 conc]

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JUNGLEDUB SPECIAL with Kenny Ken & Stagga

5 February 2010

There's a very special FRIDAY Jungledub tonight.   In the main room Kenny Ken [old skool jungle set], Stagga [dubstep from Berlin - Rag'n'Bone, Rudeez, Neotech], and residents Tekamine and Tamobanter.   Upstairs it's the righteous realm with Brother Most Righteous playing reggae, dub and roots.   Admission on the door is £8

Jungledub is Edinburgh's freshest weekly club night every Wednesday, with boss dubby tune-age from some of the finest local DJs in the established chilled, friendly vibe at the Bongo Club HQ.

Each event takes the Jungledub faithful on a journey through dub reggae, dancehall, dubstep and jungle courtesy of a variety of different DJ's from across Edinburgh's clubbing community - including artists from Xplicit, Dirt, Mutiny and Coalition alongside up-and-coming local talent.   We'll catch you down at the front!


info line: 07949 644 447       email: jungledub@hotmail.co.uk       or join the Jungledub Facebook group

www.myspace.com/jungledub  

www.myspace.com/djkennyken

www.myspace.com/stagga2012

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £8

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MUMBO JUMBO with Jaymo & Andy George

6 February 2010

Tonights party, hosted by Wendy & Steve welcomes special guests Jaymo & Andy George [Radio 1 'In New DJs We Trust'].   With countless gigs at the worlds coolest clubs and an ever-growing discography of heavy-duty club tracks, it’s hard to predict where these boys will be in another 2 years!

5 Things You Should Know About Jaymo & Andy George:

1.   Jaymo & Andy play everything from Electro to Disco to Synth Pop & Indie (in fact, it’s probably easier to say what they don’t play!)

2.   Jaymo’s old skool genre of choice is French House, whilst Andy is a self-confessed Garage freak

3.   Andy keeps his most treasured promos hidden in amongst his unusually large hair style

4.   Jaymo has re-occurring dreams about being the third member of Daft Punk

5.   As kids Andy & Jaymo used to record makeshift radio shows using 2 cassette players, a turntable and a Radioshack microphone

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] playing the biggest tunes to get your party started alongside special guest DJs and live acts in the main room, plus some special hand-picked musical treats in the upstairs bar area

www.myspace.com/mumbojumboclub

www.myspace.com/jaymoandandygeorge

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £6 before midnight, 8 after

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ZUMBA Fitness with Katy

8 February 2010

Zumba is powerful, energetic and fun!   Every class feels like a party!

Zumba is a fusion of hypnotic latin music and easy to follow dance and fitness moves which create a dynamic workout that will blow you away ...

It blends a great music with invigorating sexy moves incorporating salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, chachacha, samba, flamenco, belly dance, afro and even more ...

It forms an effective cardiovascular exercise utilising the principles of fitness interval training that maximises caloric output, fat burning and toning - it's perfect total body training!

Wear comfortable clothes [any dance or fitness gear] and trainers [dance or indoor fitness trainers]

Zumba is an incredible energy booster ... and it is designed for everyone. Any age, any background, any fitness level. No partner and no previous dance experience is required

Ditch the workout, join the party!  


Time:    1900 - 2000
Cost: £5 [discounts are available]

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JUNGLEDUB - Free entry

10 February 2010

Jungledub is Edinburgh's freshest weekly club night, with free entry and boss dubby tune-age from some of the finest local DJs every Wednesday night in the established chilled, friendly vibe at the Bongo Club HQ.

Each event takes the Jungledub faithful on a journey through dub reggae, dancehall, dubstep and jungle courtesy of a variety of different DJ's from across Edinburgh's clubbing community - including artists from Xplicit, Dirt, Mutiny and Coalition alongside up-and-coming local talent.  We'll catch you down at the front!  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £ Free

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FOUR CORNERS - 5th Birthday Party

12 February 2010

Tonight we celebrate a fantastic 5th birthday with 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

Residents Simon Hodge, Astroboy, Johnny Cashback welcome back former resident and now special guest  Monkeyboy

The DJs 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.myspace.com/clubfourcorners

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £3 before midnight, 5 after

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IT'S FUNTIME - The St Valentines Special

13 February 2010

Let's make a date for an evening full of romance, fun and laughter ...

Teams required!   Come one, come all, and set your watches to Funtime; for we shall rendezvous with every species of game, quizzling, puzzlement and surprise!   An evening of fun and games unsurpassed in their gaiety!
The big news is that It's Funtime has moved to a Saturday night!   It's now starting at 7 o'clock, and then after 10pm the fun and games carry on upstairs with Funsize Funtime til late.

Dare you look upon the Robot-Men?  Have you the brawny arm for the Tower of Strength, or the nimblest fingers to Make and Do?  Will your eardrums solve the Tortured Tunes or your eyeballs recognise the Filleted Films? Have you the disposition of iron it takes to fish the Pond of Prizes?  These and many more puzzlements await, as we cordially invite you to an evening of wonders unsurpassed.   A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to submit a ‘nom de jou’ for their federation of acquaintances, and once this team name is officially registered here, it cannot be adopted by other parties, no matter what nature of blandishments offered

REGISTER YOUR TEAM ONLINE AT www.its-funtime.com  

STAY IN TOUCH WITH US BY JOINING OUR FACEBOOK GROUP www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113602122952  

TAKE A LOOK AT PHOTOS FROM PAST FUNTIME EVENTS   www.flickr.com/groups/funtime-club/pool/  

Novice funsters are hereby notified that this evening of puzzlements involves several appearances of Robot-Men, which may cause palpitations of distress to those with weak nerves

email: wilson@its-funtime.com  

  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £5

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BIG N BASHY feat Taz Buckfaster

13 February 2010

Big N Bashy is one the hottest nights to hit Edinburgh’s Saturday night club scene in recent years + has already gained a steady + loyal following amongst Edinburgh’s clubbers for its up-to-the-minute, bass-heavy sounds.

The special guest DJ tonight, from the wild wild west, is Taz Buckfaster [Rwina / Numbers / Subway]
Hailing from sunny Glasgow, Taz is a shining light in a sea of dubstep mediocraty, utilising the sleazy synths of classic r'n'b, and the soul-edged funk of Detroit, the Buckfaster sound could be considered the Glasgow Purple sound comparable to the Bristol Purple sound of Joker / Guido / Gemmy.

Part of the infamous Numbers crew featuring some of Glasgow's most talented electronic musicians / djs / graphic designers Taz has releases ready to unleash funk onto the dubstep scene.

Taz describes his sound as:  "Like an 80's crack-baby's first steps; Nino Brown's thanksgiving turkey giveaway;  a hobo's internal monologue; Buckfast in your eardrums/pants (delete as appropriate)"

And quotes his influences thus: "Liquid, Altern8, Darkthrone, Skream, Slayer, Big Trouble In Little China, Roger Troutman, Rick James, Trojan Records, Tyrone Biggums, Sega Megadrive.

www.myspace.com/buckfaster
www.discogs.com/artist/Taz+Buckfaster   [discography]

Bored of the usual one genre per night ethos of most nights, the Big N Bashy team plays the finest reggae, grime, dubstep and jungle through a monster combination of The Bongo Club's in house sound system and an extra six subs care of the well respected dub reggae sounds of the mighty Messenger Sound System.  With this great combo of musical styles and a killer sound system Big N Bashy delivers the biggest beats and bashiest basslines, while The Messenger ensures the good vibrations all night long!

www.myspace.com/bignbashydub

Also available is a fortnightly online Big N Bashy radio show, hosted by the residents, going on air at 3pm.

Tune in by heading to www.breaksfm.com

 





  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £7

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ZUMBA Fitness with Katy

15 February 2010

Zumba is powerful, energetic and fun!   Every class feels like a party!

Zumba is a fusion of hypnotic latin music and easy to follow dance and fitness moves which create a dynamic workout that will blow you away ...

It blends a great music with invigorating sexy moves incorporating salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, chachacha, samba, flamenco, belly dance, afro and even more ...

It forms an effective cardiovascular exercise utilising the principles of fitness interval training that maximises caloric output, fat burning and toning - it's perfect total body training!

Wear comfortable clothes [any dance or fitness gear] and trainers [dance or indoor fitness trainers]

Zumba is an incredible energy booster ... and it is designed for everyone. Any age, any background, any fitness level. No partner and no previous dance experience is required

Ditch the workout, join the party!  


Time:    1900 - 2000
Cost: £5 [discounts are available]

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AVOID

16 February 2010

Monthly dub and funky/minimal house tunes, with live guests GolThe Dull FuddsArdentjohn

Bringing warm sounds from emerging live bands and established DJs to Bongo HQ,  Avoid raises money for Wateraid, a charity dealing with sanitation and water issues in areas that need it most.  With visuals provided by local artists and the Avoid confessions wall

www.wateraid.org/uk/

www.myspace.com/golmusic

www.myspace.com/thedullfudds

www.myspace.com/ardentjohnmusic

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £3 before midnight, 5 after

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LOS CAMPESINOS! - live

17 February 2010

Los Campesinos!  visit Bongo HQ as part of their mammoth UK tour, promoting the release of their new album 'Romance Is Boring' released on the 1st February 2010 through Wichita Recordings

“Romance is Boring” was recorded and mixed between March and June of 2009 in Seattle, Connecticut and Monmouthshire, with producer John Goodmanson.   It features guest appearances from Jamie Stewart, Zac Pennington and Jherek Bischoff.

The album also reveals the bands first experiments with brass and far wider instrumentation than they have employed before and according to the band is a record “about the death and decay of the human body, lost love, mental breakdown, and football.”

www.loscampesinos.com


  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £10 / 9

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JUNGLEDUB - Free entry

17 February 2010

Jungledub is Edinburgh's freshest weekly club night, with free entry and boss dubby tune-age from some of the finest local DJs every Wednesday night in the established chilled, friendly vibe at the Bongo Club HQ.

Each event takes the Jungledub faithful on a journey through dub reggae, dancehall, dubstep and jungle courtesy of a variety of different DJ's from across Edinburgh's clubbing community - including artists from Xplicit, Dirt, Mutiny and Coalition alongside up-and-coming local talent.  We'll catch you down at the front!  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £ Free

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CONFUSION IS SEX

19 February 2010

Gamma Ray Dali presents Confusion Is Sex, "where the weird is normal" 

Dress code tonight: Freaky Fashionista

Electro, white trash, glam techno, punk, indie, rock'n'roll, avant garde sounds, exclusive live acts, extra-special guest DJs, sexy burlesque performers, visual artists and the infamous Freaky Brides.

Tonight DJ Popscure, the Freaky Brides fashion spectacular, burlesque from Miss Sassy Kat ["shoot-to-thrill gangster routine"] & Roxy Lace ["gas-mask seductive striptease"].  Upstairs The Dirty Red Diamonds playing rockabilly, garage, country, old skool punk + rock'n'roll.

'Confusion is Sex - The best new night in town'    THE LIST *****

www.myspace.com/confusionissexclub  

"Listen.  I thought about handling her.  She's the hottest thing on the planet just now.  Of course I'm very interested in her.  Who wouldn't be?  But she told me to f**k off, so I guess that's that".   Who's that talking about the divine Ms RayWhy, none other than high-waisted trouser wearing hat-haired mingin pop manager Simon CowellIn Heat magazine

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £4.50 before midnight [or if you're dressed-up] / 7 after

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ROGER CLYNE & The Peacemakers - live

20 February 2010

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, with Lee Patterson opening the show

Arizona's finest bringing heat to the Scottish Winter in February

The sound of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers owes as much to the punky, power-pop of the late-seventies as it does to the traditional American rock influences of Tom Petty and Springsteen.  Like other South-West cult icons Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Ely, RCPM are unafraid to cross boundaries with their music, and will mix tales of banditos from somewhere-down-Mexico-way with subtle observations of the human condition amongst tequila-slugging good-time anthems.  All this set against a backdrop of riff-rich driving guitar, and melodic, memorable choruses, while unmistakable tones of Mariachi and Spanish phrasing drift in and out of the proceedings.

RCPM were born from the ashes of The Refreshments, the late-90s rock band whose two cult-classic major label releases produced several hit singles.  Clyne wrote and performed the theme song for the hit cartoon series King of the Hill with the band.

The Refreshments disbanded in 1998, and quickly learning to fly without the safety net of a label, Clyne and drummer PH Naffah formed RCPM to become the only independent band to debut in the Top 10 on Billboard's Internet Sales chart for six consecutive albums, including two number one entries.  Firmly entrenched in the independent ethos, RCPM are proof positive that quality music does not have to fit into the framework laid down by the major players to survive, and thrive.


http://azpeacemakers.com/
 
  


Time:    1900 - 2200
Cost: £10

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HEADSPIN

20 February 2010

The original four-deck mix of beats, funk, hiphop, house + more, with live percussion

Start with some hiphop head-nodding.  Get grooving with some funk-fuelled fun and deadly disco dancefloor destroyers.  Be prepared for the electro onslaught and the hands-in-the-air house moments.  Lifting you on an ever-upward trajectory,  the Headspin residents will treat you to the benefit of their consideranble experience

Another chance to be amazed by the superb resident DJ team doing the hip-funk-house-electro-disco-hop-thing on 4 decks.  Expect the finest funk, hiphop, house + electro beats, teased + tweaked with panache by your favourite funky disco jocks Allan Dunbar / Steve Austin / Dava & Bongo Dave, plus visual projections by Foundlight

Bringing the club to a frenzy with their up-front selection of funky party tunes moving into filthy electronic numbers designed to destroy the dancefloor, no-one can rock the Headspin crowd quite like the residents can - prepare to be blown away

www.myspace.com/clubheadspin  

next date - Sat 20 March with special guest and Headspin favourite DJ Format

  


Time:    2300 - 0500
Cost: £5 before midnight, 7 after

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GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT - live

22 February 2010

God Is an Astronaut, the instrumental/post-rock three piece band hailing from the Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow in Ireland, visit Bongo HQ tonight 

Their new album 'Age of the Fifth Sun'  will be released mid-2010

www.myspace.com/godisanastronaut

 

 

 

  


Time:    1930 - 2200
Cost: £8.50

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JUNGLEDUB - Free entry

24 February 2010

Jungledub is Edinburgh's freshest weekly club night, with free entry and boss dubby tune-age from some of the finest local DJs every Wednesday night in the established chilled, friendly vibe at the Bongo Club HQ.

Each event takes the Jungledub faithful on a journey through dub reggae, dancehall, dubstep and jungle courtesy of a variety of different DJ's from across Edinburgh's clubbing community - including artists from Xplicit, Dirt, Mutiny and Coalition alongside up-and-coming local talent.  We'll catch you down at the front!

email: jungledub@hotmail.co.uk   

join Jungledub the facebook group

www.myspace.com/jungledub

 

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £ Free

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XPLICIT : Andy C, MC GQ & Calyx

26 February 2010

Drum'n'bass evolution at Xplicit, powered by the mighty Messenger Sound System

3 special guests tonight:  Andy C [Ram Records],  MC GQ [Emcee Recordings] and Calyx [Momentum Music]

Xplicit’s drum’n’bass events exploded onto the scene in January 2005 where it quickly gained respect from DJ's and clubbers alike.   It has since hosted some of the biggest parties north of the border with the biggest names in drum’n’bass and beyond. 

Upstairs hosted by the JUNGLEDUB crew Tamobanter & Tactus.

www.myspace.com/club_xplicit  

www.clubxplicit.co.uk  

info line: 07949 - 644 - 447

www.myspace.com/andyramrec

www.myspace.com/mcgq

www.myspace.com/calyxuk


  


Time:    2230 - 0300
Cost: £13 in Adv. MOTD

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MESSENGER - Bob Marley Birthday Special

27 February 2010

"Light as a feather, heavy as lead"

Tonight we pay tribute to the honourable Robert Nesta Marley, with top Wailers selections from start to finish. Respect is due to the great man who took reggae all over the world and across every musical and political border

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, sounds to make you dance an' swing

www.myspace.com/messengersoundsystem

  


Time:    2300 - 0300
Cost: £6 before midnight, 7 after

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