Beats & Pieces

They played their last sets at Sweat at Sir Henry’s on the club’s thirteenth birthday, and along with Stevie G they’re now at Go Deep, at The Savoy Theatre every Saturday. Greg and Shane were reluctant to talk about their sudden departure, except to say “it was time to move on.” The midweek club Freakscene has also left Sir Henry’s. The resident DJs issued a statement blaming their departure on the management of the venue, and hope to announce a new venue for Freakscene in the coming weeks…

A dedicated breakdancer during the ’80s, with influences ranging from London Posse to Demon Boys, former Scary Eire frontman Rì-Rà has just released his second solo single ‘Stampede’. The track features Rodney P and Major, and it’s the follow-up to last summer’s debut ‘40 Shades Of Greed’. A low-down and dirty funkster with the funkiest, phattest bassline, ‘Front Bar’ is crowned by Rì-Rà’s prominent Irish accent. Rapping about “getting tanked on a good jar”, it reflects his renowned ability to persuade even the most abstinent drinkers to head straight to the bar. The Radio Edit is provided by celebrated scratch master and Moby tour DJ Roger Johnson, and the Dub mix comes courtesy of legendary producer Adrian Sherwood…

‘Resistance’ is a new collaboration between Razor and Bass Odyssey’s GWZ set for release on Defunked next month. It’s a soulful roller with a killer vocal hook sung by Josie Doherty, and is flipped with Razor’s own ‘Keep Your Distance’ (which also features Josie). The single is already a staple in the sets of Fabio, DJ Hype, LTJ Bukem, Bryan Gee and DJ Addiction‘… Adventures of a Tragic Man’ is the first release from Dublin outfit, EN, and the first on Scott MacNaughton’s Underdog Records. The track was originally released on the Synergia compilation last summer… Dublin label.

Orbital play The Point Theatre on December 23rd. The bizarre line-up for an event at The Point also includes Green Velvet, Roger Sanchez and Eoghan Young. December 23rd is a big night for parties – Judge Jules plays Doc’s in Limerick and Tall Paul plays Lambert’s in Camolin…

The Baby Doll Records Christmas parties take place at Lambert’s in Camolin on December 21st and Julian’s in Swinford on December 29th. The first 250 to pay in at both events will receive a never-to-be-released Baby Doll Beats mix CD…

Alex P plays at Panama Jack’s on December 8th. The event is the latest 2FM Sessions Tour show. Incidentally, Tom Cole is the latest DJ to swell the ranks of Sean Brennan’s Atrisk DJ Agency. Atrisk promotes the 2FM Sessions Tour… Tickets are already on sale for Cream’s February show at The Ambassador featuring Etienne De Crecy…

A new night has started at The Temple (formerly Elroys) in Cork. Candy will run every Saturday with Ant & Trev H… Brandon Block plays Shooters in Parnell Street in Dublin on December 15th. Richard Fearless and The Kahuna Brothers play TBMC the same night… Public Enemy’s Flavour Flav plays Redbox on December 9th. Support comes from homeboys Splyce & Mayhem, Rawan, Kaos & MC Woody…

On New Year’s Eve, John Power and Mister Spring will be doubling up at GPO in Galway and Panama Jack’s in Castlebar. I’ll be doubling up at Temple Theatre in Dublin (with Steve Hill and John Kelly) and Lambert’s in Camolin (with Alan Pullen)…

And finally, congratulations to Cian O Ciabhain and the 110th Street crew in Galway. The club celebrates its third birthday with a Boogaloo party at Black Box… AND THE BEAT GOES ON!