August 29th Solid Groove Social Club

Ok, so we're back after an amazing debut session with Phlash in May.

After the issues we had with the sound system last month we have decided to move the party to a venue where the quality of sound can not be compromised, and we take over at one of Stereo's sister venues, the Other Rooms at Digital, complete with Funktion One sound!!!

We're gearing up for an England v Scotland summer soundclash at Solid Groove HQ, and we have another 2 of our favourite DJ's coming to party with us.........

In the blue corner, representing Scotland, is Craig Smith.

No stranger to most on here, Craig is one of the resident DJ's at Moovn in Edinburgh, a party which has quickly established itself on Scotlands house music map and is renowned for its party atmosphere, no doubt meaning Craig and the rest of the crew will have a ball with us in Newcastle. As well as trips all over Europe representing the legendary Soul Heaven alongside Phil Asher, the Fanatix and Andy Ward, Craig has held down residencies at some of Scotlands most influential house music parties such as Audio Deluxe, Soulfusion and Substance. His residence at Honeycomb spanned over 10 years, and Craig played alonside guests such as Masters At Work - Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez and Lil' Louie Vega, Terry Hunter, Phil Asher, Bugz In The Attic, Domu, Paul 'Trouble' Anderson, DJ Deep, Neil Pierce, Osunlade, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dave Camacho, Ashley Beadle, Kenny Carpenter, Kerri Chandler and Frankie Feliciano - all of whom have rated Craig and his parties as one of the best to play in Europe. Craig's influences span from jazz funk and boogie to house and soul, so we are expecting some show and a mixed bag of musical delights. Recently putting out music under various monikers such as 6th borough project and with his partner in crime Graeme 'the revenge' Clark, as well as an extensive back catalogue of remix and production work for artists such as moloko, mad moses, joseph malik and cevin fisher, Craig will no doubt have a fair few exclusive treats to drop for us on the day.

In the red corner, representing England, is a man who needs no introduction to anyone who has ever been to the Southport Weekender....Paul Stuart.

Paul's sets at the Sands at Southport are legendary, starting on a thursday evening with long time friend Rich Francis, Paul gets the party started for the early arrivals with a mix of jazz, funk and boogie classics, Fridays are about fresh and classic house music to prepare you for the night ahead, and the party keeps going until sunday nights finale. Such is the legendary status of the parties at the Sands, DJ's such as Kerri Chandler, Carl Dupree and Billy Davidson have made it their business to finish the weekend in there alongside Paul and Rich on the turntables. We can't decide what is more impressive, is it that Paul manages to DJ for about 30 hours all weekend, or the fact that he still manages to be propping up the bar inside the complex for most of the weekend!! Paul's record collection is legendary, a collector of classic soul, boogie, disco and house, Paul is unbelievably passionate about playing good music and we can't wait to welcome him to Newcastle.

warming you up will be Solid Groove residents Jimmy Johnson, Kev Hutch and our newest recruit to the residents team, Stu Ashton. Stu's deep beats and disco treats mixes are on constant rotation at Solid Groove HQ, and after his performance at our debut session, we thought it appropriate that we sign him up on a bosman style free transfer, although his wage demands are a tad excessive.......

Please join us for an amazing night of music, full details below, artwork and flyers coming soon.

The Solid Groove Social Club presents......

..an England vs. Scotland summer soundclash

with guests...

Craig Smith (Moovn - Edinburgh, Soul Heaven - London)
Paul Stuart (The Sands - Southport Weekender, Brighter Days, London)
plus residents Jimmy Johnson, Stu Ashton and Kev Hutch.

Saturday August the 29th @ The Other Rooms, Digital, Newcastle
8pm thru 4am
£6 door tax

info:- solidgroovesocialclub@gmail.com