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After all the months and months of hype, satire and debate, November 4th Election Day will see the dawn of a new era – whatever your allegiance, political stance or motivation, Cielo aims to make you celebrate or commiserate with some of the world’s finest DJs and live acts lined up this month to keep the recession blues away.
Tedd Patterson’s acclaimed Vibal night kicks off the month on November 1st delivering another edifying and soul-satisfying selection of gospel enriched house, and polished garage grooves. The Miami Magic Session man’s signature sound incorporating an intoxicating blend of contemporary and classic dance styles. The night is another afro-centric house jam where deep, soulful beats and Latin-infused grooves sit comfortably alongside tougher beats to create an atmosphere to match the warmth, intimacy and diversity of Cielo.
On Tuesday 4th, the night that America goes to the polls and the world awaits its outcome, come and celebrate or forget your troubles with the return of Adult Section. Metro Area’s Darshan Jesrani and Disques Sinthomme’s Citizen Kane, two of NYC’s more serious selectors, bring their monthly party to Cielo. Kane’s, the former disco buyer for New York’s infamous A1 record shop, has been a fixture of the downtown dance music scene since the late-’80s, while Darshan’s cutting-edge sound blends Detroit futurism, with Chicago’s abstract tracks, and the warmth of New Jersey’s deep. Make sure you’re part of the experience on a night that promises to be celebratory for all who still believe in democracy.
One of the many highlights of the month comes on November 6th as Hi-Tek Soul presents three icons of modern-day electronica: Derrick May, Kenny Larkin and Stacey Pullen. Reams could be written about each with May the one of founding father of techno who helped kick-start the Detroit techno scene with such seminal records as “Nude Photo” and “Strings Of Life”. Motorcity men Larkin and Pullen both cite May and Juan Atkins as two of their greatest musical influences, and although in recent times Larkin’s musical output has slowed considerably, as his burgeoning career as a stand-up comedian has taken off, his fellow protagonist Pullen, can regularly be found on one the four corners of the planet promoting the future sound of Detroit techno with his signature mix of ambient, jazz and centric grooves.
Paradizo on Saturday 8th welcomes Spirit Catcher, one of the most in-demand house acts, for a live set. Having graced the finest underground labels their polished future sound of disco hails from Belgium and producers Jean Vanesse and Thomas Sohet, who describe themselves as “a pair of misfits looking for life and love between the keyboard keys and the automated faders”. Ladies take note! Willie Graff, Cielo resident and co-compiler of our ‘Cinco’ 5th Anniversary compilation, supplies the soundtrack to the night.
On Thursday 13th Resident Advisor, the online electronic dance music bible, presents two of Germany’s finest recording acts, Âme and Dixon. Âme’s sound is easily accessible without ever loosing deepness, complexity and a distinct twist. Their inspirations, however diverse, are cleverly quoted but never copied, pushing the envelope with their unique blend of broken beat, tech-etched grooves and seductive house. For those not in the know, three words are generally associated with Steffen “Dixon” Berkhahn: DJ, house and deep. Take them, mix them and shake ‘em, whatever option you take, the equation is there. For the last decade Dixon has been one of the more genuine purest representatives of house music. Amen!
Made Event returns on Friday 14th with Spanish techno don Paco Osuna in control. The resident at Barcelona’s infamous Club4, and a regular alongside M.A.N.D.Y. in Ibiza, he first made his name on the White Island commanding the decks at the legendary Amnesia. Paco’s wickedly innovative sets combine driving percussive beats with deep techno textures and throbbing progressive house, reflecting his diverse array of influences. Currently on a world tour he arrives at Cielo after dates in London, Miami, Montreal, LA and Chicago before heading off to Canada, Spain and Germany.
Josh Gabriel is the latest in a long line of dance music stars to leave behind previous successes, feel born again and re-inspired to forge a brave new career path. Special guest of Made Event on Thursday 20th the former Gabriel & Dresden star achieved 16 Billboard Dance Chart #1’s and won the 2007 and 2008 IDMA award for America’s Best DJ, before parting company early this year with his former partner. “You can have something that is totally successfully but that doesn’t necessarily add up to making you happy,” says Gabriel whose solo progressive/techno opus, ‘Eight’ is amply proof of one reenergized bunny!
Junior Vasquez has been rocking New York dance floors for almost three decades with a handful of seminal residency, like the original Sound Factory and Tunnel in the ‘90s, through to Twilo and the Roxy in the new millennium. Now a monthly resident at Cielo, on Sunday 23rd Freedom presents a Junior Vasquez Classics Night where the maestro will be doing exactly as it says on the strap line – playing classics and only classics. Book Monday off and reserve a space on the dancefloor as you’re gonna be partying till dawn
Recently described as “Britain’s best kept secret,” Ralph Lawson was the man who putting UK clubbing in Leeds on the map with his legendary Back To Basics night, is guest of Paradizo along with Willie Graff the Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday 29th. Never one for resting on his laurels, Ralph has always kept a healthy interest in making music and is an integral part of the 2020 Soundsystem, described in the press as: “one of the best live bands within an ever increasing new wave of acts mixing up electronic music with healthy dollops of punk and P-funk”.
CIELO : NOVEMBER 2008 CALENDAR
Tedd Patterson’s acclaimed Vibal night kicks off the month on November 1st delivering another edifying and soul-satisfying selection of gospel enriched house, and polished garage grooves. The Miami Magic Session man’s signature sound incorporating an intoxicating blend of contemporary and classic dance styles. The night is another afro-centric house jam where deep, soulful beats and Latin-infused grooves sit comfortably alongside tougher beats to create an atmosphere to match the warmth, intimacy and diversity of Cielo.
On Tuesday 4th, the night that America goes to the polls and the world awaits its outcome, come and celebrate or forget your troubles with the return of Adult Section. Metro Area’s Darshan Jesrani and Disques Sinthomme’s Citizen Kane, two of NYC’s more serious selectors, bring their monthly party to Cielo. Kane’s, the former disco buyer for New York’s infamous A1 record shop, has been a fixture of the downtown dance music scene since the late-’80s, while Darshan’s cutting-edge sound blends Detroit futurism, with Chicago’s abstract tracks, and the warmth of New Jersey’s deep. Make sure you’re part of the experience on a night that promises to be celebratory for all who still believe in democracy.
One of the many highlights of the month comes on November 6th as Hi-Tek Soul presents three icons of modern-day electronica: Derrick May, Kenny Larkin and Stacey Pullen. Reams could be written about each with May the one of founding father of techno who helped kick-start the Detroit techno scene with such seminal records as “Nude Photo” and “Strings Of Life”. Motorcity men Larkin and Pullen both cite May and Juan Atkins as two of their greatest musical influences, and although in recent times Larkin’s musical output has slowed considerably, as his burgeoning career as a stand-up comedian has taken off, his fellow protagonist Pullen, can regularly be found on one the four corners of the planet promoting the future sound of Detroit techno with his signature mix of ambient, jazz and centric grooves.
Paradizo on Saturday 8th welcomes Spirit Catcher, one of the most in-demand house acts, for a live set. Having graced the finest underground labels their polished future sound of disco hails from Belgium and producers Jean Vanesse and Thomas Sohet, who describe themselves as “a pair of misfits looking for life and love between the keyboard keys and the automated faders”. Ladies take note! Willie Graff, Cielo resident and co-compiler of our ‘Cinco’ 5th Anniversary compilation, supplies the soundtrack to the night.
On Thursday 13th Resident Advisor, the online electronic dance music bible, presents two of Germany’s finest recording acts, Âme and Dixon. Âme’s sound is easily accessible without ever loosing deepness, complexity and a distinct twist. Their inspirations, however diverse, are cleverly quoted but never copied, pushing the envelope with their unique blend of broken beat, tech-etched grooves and seductive house. For those not in the know, three words are generally associated with Steffen “Dixon” Berkhahn: DJ, house and deep. Take them, mix them and shake ‘em, whatever option you take, the equation is there. For the last decade Dixon has been one of the more genuine purest representatives of house music. Amen!
Made Event returns on Friday 14th with Spanish techno don Paco Osuna in control. The resident at Barcelona’s infamous Club4, and a regular alongside M.A.N.D.Y. in Ibiza, he first made his name on the White Island commanding the decks at the legendary Amnesia. Paco’s wickedly innovative sets combine driving percussive beats with deep techno textures and throbbing progressive house, reflecting his diverse array of influences. Currently on a world tour he arrives at Cielo after dates in London, Miami, Montreal, LA and Chicago before heading off to Canada, Spain and Germany.
Josh Gabriel is the latest in a long line of dance music stars to leave behind previous successes, feel born again and re-inspired to forge a brave new career path. Special guest of Made Event on Thursday 20th the former Gabriel & Dresden star achieved 16 Billboard Dance Chart #1’s and won the 2007 and 2008 IDMA award for America’s Best DJ, before parting company early this year with his former partner. “You can have something that is totally successfully but that doesn’t necessarily add up to making you happy,” says Gabriel whose solo progressive/techno opus, ‘Eight’ is amply proof of one reenergized bunny!
Junior Vasquez has been rocking New York dance floors for almost three decades with a handful of seminal residency, like the original Sound Factory and Tunnel in the ‘90s, through to Twilo and the Roxy in the new millennium. Now a monthly resident at Cielo, on Sunday 23rd Freedom presents a Junior Vasquez Classics Night where the maestro will be doing exactly as it says on the strap line – playing classics and only classics. Book Monday off and reserve a space on the dancefloor as you’re gonna be partying till dawn
Recently described as “Britain’s best kept secret,” Ralph Lawson was the man who putting UK clubbing in Leeds on the map with his legendary Back To Basics night, is guest of Paradizo along with Willie Graff the Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday 29th. Never one for resting on his laurels, Ralph has always kept a healthy interest in making music and is an integral part of the 2020 Soundsystem, described in the press as: “one of the best live bands within an ever increasing new wave of acts mixing up electronic music with healthy dollops of punk and P-funk”.
CIELO : NOVEMBER 2008 CALENDAR
