Dario gets J-J-J-Jaded!

Last week I did something for the first time. Now, everyone has done Jock clubs at some time or another. Tiger, Bang Bang and Karma spring to mind. Some are ashamed, some are proud. But not everyone djs religiously at two conflicting venues playing two very different genres of music.

So, anyway, a bunch of us hear that our friend Dario (who plays every Tuesday night at Fiction) is playing (as he does every Friday) at Jade in Greenpoint on Somerset road. When we arrive we are greeted by a grunter who bounces us for being "under age". Guys have to be 25 and girls 23. Bummed. You think you are superman at 18 and at 21 the world is your oyster, there is nothing you cannot do. Who would have thought that even at 22 you cannot get in places? A "friend on the inside" pulls a few strings and we get in.

[average Jade crowd by Thunda.com no doubt]

So, we walk in to the sounds of Thriller or something of that nature. The age group can be described as 23 to pervert. Fun times. I swear I saw a 74 year old grey, partially balding man with his wife the same age. Weird. We danced on a carpeted floor to gems like 99 red balloons, OutKast's Hey Ya! (shake it...Polaroid picture song) and many other sing alongs. All this courtesy of Dario (the store owner turned jock dj) Leite. What a beaut. Anyway, it was such a jol, dancing in the same space as older jocks to Dario's thumping tunes. Even Stevie and Davie (with his head band) Huson had a blast whipping out the moves. Actually, Dave just texted me to go with him tonight again.

Check it out. It's educational to observe jocks in their natural habitat. You won't regret it.

If you would prefer to see Dario in action on a less invasive night head to Fiction on Long Street on Tuesday nights.

The Prom Night - Dance Lessons

So two young UCT students are throwing a party. Not just any party I may add. The lovely ladies from Prom Night are throwing a Dance Lessons themed party at Mercury Live on 17 October 2008. It all begun like this...

"Once upon a time in Cape Town, Jeans and Jacket went dancing. They loved dancing so much that they decided to make their very own dance party. With the help of the Good Time Monster, PROM NIGHT was born. If dancing is what you're into, put on your mom's disco pants and come play with us."

I got that off the Prom Night Blog. It is in serious need of some updating, but yeah.

It should be loads of fun, with the promises of cup cakes. I am convinced. What a draw card. Oh wait, there is more. (I should be a sales guy.) Once inside, you will get to see the band, Unit.R and djs, Dario and Tommy Gun (Tuesday night Fiction djs). Pretty cool party just before the long exam slug (for some of us). Then summer holidays! Yes please.

So as keen as you should be from reading my inspiring post, check out the FB group to receive future invites; and the invite for this party.

If you are a delinquent and cannot follow links, here is a contact number. 0724829913

Tuesday Nights at Fiction

So, the only place to be on a Tuesday night used to be Fiction for the indie/electro free entrance late start "UNTAMED YOUTH" awesome night. What are people doing instead with their Tuesday nights? Half price movies? Because, the music hasn't deterriorated. Resident djs Tommy Gun and Dario are still "bustin' the lekker tunes China". No really, it's still has to be the place to go out to on a Tuesday.

I took a gander down there with two friends the other night after the Nigel Moore gig and something died a little inside me when I saw so few people there.

If siff Monday Madness at Mercury can week after week be packed with school kids, then we should be able to find music lovers to come to Fiction, surely? Bring it back to life, tell your friends! Summer is coming and the evenings are warmer. If you need to be energised for a Tuesday night watched this video. It will blow your mind.

A weekend in the city

For the first time in a while, Cape Townians are truly spoilt for choice this weekend. Tonight features an all Pretoria lineup at The Assembly with the familiar heroes whose lyricless melodies speak louder than any words could, KidofDoom. They are joined by DJ Sassquatch (one of the organisers of Sovereign Academy parties we were treated to one of earlier in the year), Yesterday's Pupil and Isochronous. Click here for the event page. Also Cat String Theory and Kings of Vegas are playing at Mercury Live tonight.

Saturday night features an interestingly diverse selection of music. Cape Town is simply bound to fancy at least one party. At The Assembly, Fokofpolisiekar of the Northern Suburbs are playing for those who are that way inclined. For those more into House/electro/rave, the now long standing party of Arcade is happening at, dare I say it, the Bang Bang Club. Then, my personal favourite, Dear John Love Emma are launching into the whole performance thing with their very first public appearance at the Waiting Room after which they will also all be dj'ing. For more info on Dear John Love Emma click here.

Too much for one weekend? That's what I thought.

But wait there is more. Tuesday, the day before the oh-so-welcome public holiday, The Arrows are playing with King of Town, Lapse and Magnum Hi-Fi at The Assembly. Click here for the event page. Similtaneously, Fiction is going off with Going Steady, Lapse, Tommy Gun and HAASBROEK (Mystic Boer). The event is called Untamed Youth.

Do it.