A bite of the Big Apple

A true godfather of dance music touches down in Dublin for a unique night of music and film Saturday, October 1. Nicky Siano, resident at the legendary ‘70s New York disco Studio 54, is showcasing Love Is The Message – A Night At The Gallery Party 1977. The film documents the hedonistic peak of disco at Nicky’s other famous residency, The Gallery and includes rare unseen footage of the club at full throttle. There will also be a Q&A session with the great man – now nearing 60. The movie is being screened in Block T, Smithfield before the whole thing moves to the Grand Social where he’ll play a four-hour set of disco classics.

“It’s a privilege to have a living legend playing for us,” says Dave Redmond of promoter Nightflight, “and it’s extra special that the documentary is ready for screening. It’s something he’s talked to us about before. Because he’s such an interesting character we thought it would be great to have a Q&A with him. He has accomplished so much – from hosting Grace Jones’ first show at The Gallery, to the debauchery of Studio 54.” For more details, check night-flight-music.com.
Two hardened veterans of the Irish scene have teamed up for a slice of high quality dubbed-out techno. Sunil Sharpe and Jon Hussey, aka Tricaustic, release the three-track Caustiphobic Pressure EP on new label Komisch, which has already picked up support from Dave Clarke, Slam and Anthony Shakir. For a sneak preview, go to soundcloud.com/komischrecords.
Heralded by He’s Electric as the best electronica label in Ireland, Psychonavigation Records is 11 years old this month. “It’s been a crazy journey since 2000,” admits label founder Keith Downey. “I still can’t believe I’ve managed to keep the label going for so long on such a shoestring budget. I take my hat off to everyone who’s helped us over the years.” Timing perfectly with their birthday is their release of an excellent debut album by new signing CutTooth. Elements joins the dots between electronica, folk, 8-Bit and the gloomy beauty of Burial and will be out late September, for more details check psychonavigation.com.

Celebrating a younger birthday is the aptly named Oh Baby! The collecting and clubnight, founded by Sean Bryan, is one year old tonight, Thursday September 22 and their birthday party will be hosted at like-minded souls Junior Spesh’s weekly residency in Twisted Pepper. As well as DJs from the collective, Oh Baby promise a special secret DJ on the night. Also in Twisted Pepper’s main room is the debut Irish DJ appearance of hot new Brixton sensation Cooly G. Just signed to dubstep’s seminal Hyperdub UK label, Cooly has been shocking and delighting dancefloors with her blend of dubstep, mutant percussion and deep house. For a taster have a listen to her latest Boiler Room mix at boilerroom.tv.
Flying the flag elsewhere in Ireland for dubstep is the return of Limerick clubnight Filthstep. Coming back to their previous home of Dolans on Saturday October 1, the collective are now armed with a Function One Purple Alliance soundsystem to truly shake the city’s foundations. For more details go to facebook.com/filthstepa.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, those Disconauts are holding the fourth of their notorious boat parties on the Corrib Princess in Galway City next Saturday September 24. The Disconautical Experience will feature Padraic O’Connor and Keith O’Hanlon behind the decks from 7pm sharp on the boat with the after-party starting at 11pm in Monroes Tavern. Get more info at myspace.com/disconauts.