Ivy Bar Listings November
This November we keep the fires burning at Ivy with another DJ line up to make you moist as well as a very special party we’d like to invite you all to. Here at Ivy HQ we are positively beaming at the prospect of celebrating our 2nd birthday with all of you lot. Since we opened our doors in 2006 we have been working very hard to establish ourselves as one of the most popular bars in Glasgow and we feel like we are well on the way to achieving just that. Through our unrivalled music policy, gourmet food, extensive and unique drinks menu and our friendly and talkative staff we have set ourselves apart from the boring, identikit bars dominate Glasgow’s city centre. During the last 2 years we have showcased some of the most exciting international DJ talent in electronic and hip hop music as well as only allowing the very best of the local spinners to grace our turntables. The likes of Maurice Fulton, Mark Pritchard, Daedelus, A-Skillz, Black Grass, DJ Derek and loads, loads more have all turned our party out and we continue to bring you the noise like never before. Check out our 2nd birthday bash on 28th November with another stellar cast. You know you can’t miss it!
November 2008
Saturday 1st Ooft Music
Deep disco deviance and house music from Ivy resident DJs and Five20East records artists.
Friday 7th Dema (Freakmenoovers)
One half of Scotland’s premier hip hop duo takes to the turntables for a blazing trail through hip hop, funk, b-more, electronic party music and more.
Saturday 8th Patchwork Pirates
London’s freshest party starters make their way north of the border to show us why their bass heavy styles have the international music community in a sweat. Residents at Fabric as well as their infamous ‘Thugs & Hugs’ parties, they have become one the most talked about collectives of 2008 and continue to set the bar for genre smashing, riotous club nights.
Friday 14th Point To C (Plastic Soul, Dundee)
Point To C, the resident at Dundee’s renowned Plastic Soul night brings his wonky bass wobbles and low slung hip hop beats back to Ivy for the next installement in his residency. Forthcoming gigs see him rub shoulders with Benga, Toddla T and DJ Vadim confirm his credentials as the main man in Dundee.
Saturday 18th Numbers DJs
Glasgow clubbing institution Numbers bring their underground electronic party with diverse beats for heads and feets. The coolest collective in Glasgow right now and internationally renowned for their scene defining parties and record labels, this is a rare chance to catch them up close and personal.
Friday 21st Hundred Strong
Bristol’s funkiest son makes his Scottish debut at Ivy. Having released his critically acclaimed album ‘Basement Blues’ on dusty beats specialists Altered Vibes, Hundred Strong has continued to spread his hip hop and gunk gospel through international DJ dates, live shows and his fantastic Native night club, which keeps Bristol’s party people queuing for more and more. Native plays host to the very best parties Bristol has to offer and continues to lead the way for alternative clubbing in bassiest city in the UK. His new album is set to drop in January 2009 and despite being tight lipped as to it’s progress we can expect some exclusive play backs from it as well as his expert track selection and mixing style.
Saturday 22nd DJ Derek
All hail DJ Derek! The king of UK reggae returns for another 4 hour session of skanking grooves, heavy bass rumbles and authentic toots vibes. He rocked it in May and we could not wait any longer for him to return. Despite being in his 70s DJ Derek continues to set the party off all over UK and is a regular at festivals such as Bestival and The Big Chill. Compiler of must have reggae box sets for reggae powerhouse Trojan Records, his credentials can never be called into question. Come witness a true legend at work!
Friday 28th Ivy 2nd Birthday Party with Tayo (Cool & Deadly) and Sleepless Crew
Our all time favourite DJ and the ultimate bass warrior, Tayo jets in to help us celebrate our birthday in style. Since being discovered by Basement Jaxx in late 90s, Tayo has went on to become an era defining DJ in a saturated market of over hyped, over priced glorified juke boxes. He is resident at London’s super club Fabric as well an international guest in his own right at some of the best parties the planet has to offer. He spreads his sound through his free flowing, chest smashing DJ sets brimming with electronic bass and neck snapping beats as well as his celebrated Cool & Deadly record label. Dupstep, electro, breaks, house, techno, jungle and dancehall are put through the blender with his expert ear and sublime technical ability. Check out his fantastic Fabric Live 32 mix CD in case you are in any doubt. Support comes from our very own Sleepless Crew, bringing their own electro ragga hip hop noise to the party that is worthy of such a celebration. It’s all free as well! Get down…
Saturday 29th Ballers Social Club with Gaslamp Killer & Sabina
Glasgow’s premier underground music party goes pint sized once again with it’s regular stint at Ivy. The Ballers crew welcome a whole host of exciting electronic talent. London’s finest lady Subeena travels north for her Scottish debut, Dundee’s Samoyed plays live, Glasgow’s enigmatic David Barbarossa DJ’s and L.A’s crossover rockstar Gaslamp Killer flys in on his European tour.
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