Club Listings & Live Events
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HIPHOPERATION
Saturday 13th December @ The Attik, Free Lane, Leicester
Downstairs: hip hop room featuring DJ MK (Roots Manuva's DJ no less), John Berkavitch & Porge-1, Egocentrik, DJ Yess, Miss Gross Conduct, Psychomantus and DJ Cro
Upstairs: Upstairs is a funk, jazz, rare groove and latin extravaganza, featuring Tony Miniveille, Maz and Master Safe.
Further nights are planned for Saturday 17th January and Saturday 7th February.
www.hiphoperation.com
THE GETDOWN
Bar Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC1
New night courtesy of those lovely Eclectic Breaks people. And they're certainly busy. Below are a few things going on over the next few weeks:
5th December Official Missy Elliot Album Launch Party
19th December Mystro
26th December DJ Vadim Boxing Day Special
16th January Funky DL
30th January Lee Ramsey (Out Da Ville)
10pm-4am
Entry: £6 before 11 p.m, £8 thereafter
www.eclecticbreaks.com
HIGH BY NINE
The Pool Bar, 104-108 Curtain Road, Shoreditch
Every second Saturday of the month, the Decknology Crew (Kid Suda and Karmil) plus guests rock the basement with party hip hop, drum 'n' bass and funk.
www.highby9.com
TONIC
67 Axminster Rd, London N7
Residents The Ramshake Brother$, Naked Ape and MSM Recordstore
3PM - 12 MIDNIGHT
100% FREE ENTRY
R.O.A.R
MAD LIFTED
Launch...Fri July 4th!
The new weekly residency MAD LIFTED launches on Friday 4th July
Then EVERY FRIDAY 10PM - 4am
Tickets : £3
HUNK PAPA SELECTAS:
THAT DUMP (Universal Zulu Nation), BLUE, SKIN DEEP, RO.HIT, HARRY MNK + Special guests
MUSIC : FUNK, HIP-HOP & REGGAE + Upfron Floor Rockers
Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 (Victoria Line)
Tel: 0207 722 7515
www.thedogstar.com
OCEAN DRIVE
Aqua CAfe Bar, Ocean, 270 Mare St, Hackney, E8
The likes of Roundhead, Ras Kwame, 90%, DJ 279 and Snagga bring you hip-hop, R+B, soul, old school house and garage
Every sunday, 8pm till late.
Free entry!!
Info : 0208 533 0111
www.thevaultstudios.com
YUM YUM
The Gass Club, Whitcomb St, WC2
This long-running and ever popular R+B and hip-hop session continues to keep Tuesdays in the capital strong.
Residents George Kay, Sam E Sam and Eazeback are joined by DJ Swerve, Dr Psycho, Phat Cats and Da Ill Kidz on guest duties.
Every Tuesday, 10pm-3am
£1 b4 11pm , £5 after
Info : 07050 559322
TRUST ME
Rouge, 144 Charing Cross Rd, W1
Resident Sam Young gets to grips with the lively, full-on R+B, hip-hop, soul and funk party selection.
Every Friday 10pm - 3:30am
Entry : £8 / £10
Info : 07713 624174
INTIMATE
The Gass Club, Whitcomb St, WC2
Urban flavours, from UKG through R+B and rap, with Choice FM's George Kay, DJ 279 and Sam E Sam leading the field
And the likes of DJ Sassy, Sticky, Majesty and Da Ill Kidz on guest rotation.
Every Friday, 10pm-4am
£5 b4 11pm , £8 b4 12 / £10 after
Info : 07050 559322
COOKIES & CREAM
The Scala, 275 Pentonville, Kings Cross, N1
Residents Steve Sunderland and Wylie hold down the R+B and hip-hop party action, alongside weekly guests
Every Saturday 10pm-5am
Entry : £8 b4 11pm / £12 after / members £8 all night
Info : 07956 850524
www.stillmoving.co.uk
SPREAD LOVE
Every second Tuesday
The Social (voted best bar in London by Time Out magazine)
5 Little Portland Street, London
Residents James Lebens, DJ Yoda and Rob Bringur (Fat Lace)
Doors: 7pm-Midnight
Entry: Free!
For more info check Spread-Love.com
SPREAD LOVE PRESENTS: 'PYRAMIDS TO PROJECTS - THE OLD SCHOOL SESSIONS'
Monthly Fridays at The Embassy, Essex, N1
Residents: James Lebens, Rob Bringur, Hosted by MC El Eye(Aspects)
STEP UP FRONT
Wednesdays
Deejays on hot rotation: DJ Yoda, Rob Bringur, James Lebens, Cherrystones, Adam Stringer
Thirst, 53 Greek Street, Soho, W1
Doors: 7pm-3am
Entry: Gratis before 11pm, a bargain-tastic £3 after
Wednesday 19th February - special happy hour until 10pm, so get down early and get your drink on!
GRINDIN
Every Thursday
The LIquid Lounge, West Regent Street, Glasgow
Old school hip-hop and breaks
For more info check LiquidLounge.co.uk
MY FAVOURITE THINGS
Kam and Mr Rotation spin hip-hop, funk, latin, jazz and breaks
First Saturday of the month
The Funky End, Aldershot, Hants
Entry: Free!
OUR SOUL SUNDAYS
Every Sunday
Laid back soul, leftfield and hip-hop
The Elbow Room, Chapel Market, London, N1
Entry: Free!
VILLAGE RECORDINGS PRESENT:
Henry and John Playing Some Records
Every third Thursday
Tap and Tin, Chaltham, Kent
10.30 to 1am
FRIENDS & FAMILY
The Nextmen, Ed Pitt
Fortnightly on Saturdays (2nd and 4th of the month)
The Embassy, 119 Essex Road, Islington
MAD LIFTED!
Every Friday
Bar & Dining House
2 Essex Road, London, N1
Residents: SKin Deep, Blue, Rawhide
Doors: 9pm-2am
Entry: Free!
FREE RANGE
Saturdays
Richy Pitch, Rob Mac, Matt Smooth
Point 101, New Oxford Street, WC2
Doors: 9pm-2.30am
Entry: Free!
FUNKIN' PUSSY
Every Saturday, 10.30pm-3am
The Africa Centre, 38 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2
Residents DJ Hooch, Tha Dump, Jasper The Vinyl Junkie, Spin Doctor, Kenny Boots
Doors: 7pm-Midnight
Entry: £8, £6 concessionsr
For more info check FunkinPussy.net
THE JOINT
Every Wednesday, 9pm-2am
4-5 Greek Street, Soho, W1
Residents DJ Hooch, Tha Dump, Spin Doctor, Jon B
Doors: 7pm-Midnight
Entry: Free before 10pm, £3 after
JAZZ FUDGE PRESENTS ALL MAN JACK
First Friday of the month
Bug Bar, Brixton, SW2
Residents: Sireman and Vadim
Entry: Free before 9pm, £4 before 11pm, £6 after
HOMELESS
Every Saturday
The Reading Rooms, Dundee
Entry: £6, £7, £8
DJ Eat Not Sold
Info: 07905 353 301
THE HOP
Fridays, 9-1am
The Forum Cafe, Sheffield
Hosted by Dee Rock
DJ Rix, Danielson, Sir ALex Downbeat, DJ Faktor
Upfront and classic hip-hop, funk, reggae and soul
Info: www.upnorthhiphop.com
BULLITT
Every Monday
AKA (The End), 18 West Central Street, WC1
DJ 279
Entry: Free!
HIGH GRADE
WKD Bar, Kentish Town, Camden, London, NW1
Last Thursday of the month
8pm - 2am
Hip-Hop & Rare Grooves
Residents Big Ted from Kiss 100FM
£5 All Night!
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Strictly Over 22's
MONKEY MAGIC
Escape, Hortons, Bradford
Every Saturday
10pm - 2.30am
Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Breaks, Drumnbass + Reggae
DJs - Tony Safari/Claypit Records and Guests
£2.50 b4 10.30/ £3.50 after
Info:tonysafari@hotmail.com
New York Clubs and Live Events
Al Green LIVE
Catch the soul legend getting all soully and legendary at the Beacon Theatre On Saturday December 6th. Call 212-496-7070 for tickets
The Mint Fresh Living Room
Every Monday
DJ Cucumber Slice and Guests
Apt, 419 W13th Street, 9th and 10th Avenues
Dress Code: Strictly no gold, platinum or diamond jewelry or velour!
Spoken Word Monday's
Every Monday
The hottest poets and comics in the conutry!
246 W 14th Street, 7th and 8th Avenues
Doors: 8pm showtime Entry: $10
B-Side Wins Again
Every Monday
Chi, Giz and Sushi Boy spin hip-hop, rare groove, breakbeats and instrumentals
Doors: 10pm-3am
Entry: Free!
Plus $4 Margaritas for the ladies!
Angel Bar, 174 Orchard Street, NYC
DJ Language
(in association with Wax Poetics and Turntable Lab)
Every Sunday
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street
Doors: 11pm-4am
Entry: $5
Every 2nd Thursday
2nd Thursdays Record Camp Presents
DJ Shortorder and special guests bring hip-hop into Williamsburg
Bar/lounge Level -
107 North 6th Street between Berry and Wythe
Take L train to Bedford (1st stop in BK)
New York Venues
Apollo Theatre
253 West 125th Street
Between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglas Boulevard
Subway: A, C, B, D to 125th Street
212 749 5838
Barmacy
538 East 14th Street
Between Avenues A and B
Subway: L to First Ave
212 228 2240
Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway at 74th Street
Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd Street
212-496-7070
Black Star Bar
92 Second Avenue
Between 5th and 6th Streets
Subway: 6 to Astor Pl
212 254 4747
Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancy Street
Subway: J, M, Z to Bowery, 6 to Spring Street
212 533 2111
CBGB
315 Bowery at Bleecker Street
Subway: F, V
212 982 4052
CBGB's Downstairs Lounge
315 Bowery at Bleecker Street
Subway: F, V
212 982 4052
Cheetah
12 West 21st Street
Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Subway: F, V, R to 23rd Street
212 206 7770
Halcyon
227 Smith Street
Between Butler and Douglass Streets
Brooklyn
Subway: F, G to Bergen Street
718 260 9299
Plant Bar
217 east 3rd Street
Between Avenues B and C
Subway: F, V to Lower East Side Second Avenue
212 375 9066
Roxy
515 West 18th Street
Between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues
Subway: A, C, E to 14th Street, L to Eighth Avenue
212 645 5156
S.O.B's
204 Varick Street at Houston Street
Subway: 1,9 to Houston Street
212 243 4940
Sound Factory
618 West 46th Street
Between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenues
Subway: C, E to 50th Street
212 643 0728
Other US Shows/Clubs
The Magic Show
Thursday nights, San Francisco
DJ's Life, Beni B, Malachi, plus bartender extraordinaire Graham (a must see!)
Entry: No cover charge
9pm-2am
Hip-Hop Radio
ALL CITY HIP-HOP SHOW (104.9 XFM)
DJ Dan Greenpeace Sat 23:00 - 01:00
USA EST: 18.00 - 20.00 USA PST: 15.00 - 17.00 Frequency: 104.9 London
Digital: Sky Digital Channel 864 Nationwide
www.xfm.co.uk
KISS 100
DJ SKULLY
Monday - 02:00 - 04:00
Friday - 23:00 - 00:00
Swerve
Tuesday - 23:00 - 01:00
Shortee Blitz & Big Ted
Wednesday - 23:00 - 01:00
www.kiss100.com/kissloves1
WESTWOOD (RADIO 1)
Fri 22:00 - 00:00 & Sat 21:00 - 00:00
Frequency: 97 - 99 FM
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1
DJ SKULLY'S LATE NIGHT SESSION
Monday 02.00-04.00
Frequency: 100 FM London
www.kissonline.co.uk
DJ EXCALIBAH'S TALES FROM THE LEGEND
Thursday 22.00
DAB and all digital formats
www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
THE HOT POT SHOW (Mr SCRUFF)
Sat 19:00 - 21:00
Frequency: 103 FM Manchester
www.key103.co.uk
1XTRA ORIGINAL FEVER
(Rodney P & Skitz) Monday 19.00-22.00
Digital: Digital Channel 859
www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
THE REAL DEAL RAP SHOW
(General & DJ - Kevvy Kev)
Fortnightly Mondays 23.00 - 01.00
BLESS T.H.E. MIC FREESTYLE SHOW
(Apollo and DJ Excalibah)
Last Thursday of each month 23:00 - 01:00
www.gaialive.co.uk/presents/homegrown-e
HITMEN (CHOICE FM)
Sat 03:00 - 06:00
Frequency: 97.9 FM London
www.choicefm.net
CHUBBY KIDZ (KISS 100 FM)
(Shortee Blitz & Big Ted) Wed 22:00 - 00:00
Frequency: 100 FM London
www.kissonline.co.uk
FRIDAY NITE FLAVAS (CHOICE FM)
(279) Fri 21:00 - 00:00
Frequency: 97.9 FM London
www.choicefm.net
Beats To The Rhyme
(Kish and Scruffy Muffin)
Thursday 01.00 - 03.00
Frequency: 107.2 FM Brighton
www.totallyradio.com
The Show With No Name (Itch FM)
MK and A-Cyde
Friday 10pm - 12am
Frequency: 105.15FM
www.itchfm.com
Hip-Hop Hang Suite
(3 Style)
Saturday 00.00 - 03.00
Frequency: 102.2 FM
www.galaxy1022.co.uk
If you have any club nights, shows or events that you want listed email the details to: ClubListings@RapAndSoulMailOrder.com