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‘Gigging’s quite easy for me now,’ explains Andrew ‘Whitey’ White, guitarist with success story of 2005 the Kaiser Chiefs, on the difference between using a guitar and a pair of decks. ‘Towards the end of last year it felt like we were banging them out. We did something like 200 gigs, which is an amazing amount. I’m going to be more nervous about doing this, to be honest. l’ve no idea how to work DJ equipment. I know I’m going to play some good records; I just hope I can put them on properly.‘
Despite a little trepidation before his first ever DJ set, Whitey says he’s really looking forward to appearing at Edinburgh‘s premier psych-rock-soul date, Modern Lovers. ‘My girlfriend Nesta knew Craig [Jamieson, founder of Modern Lovers] through going to the club
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when she was at university in Edinburgh,’ he says. ‘So when I got asked I thought it sounded like a good idea. I wouldn‘t call myself a collector, but in the early 905 I did have a few thousand 60$ psychedelia and 70s prog records, until I became skint and had to sell half of them. Modern Lovers sounds like my type of music, though. In fact I might have been before, but last time I was in Edinburgh l was far too drunk to remember anything.’
So if it goes well will he return to the DJ booth, either at Modern Lovers or elsewhere? ‘If they ask me,‘ confirms Whitey, enthusiastically. ‘I mean, I don’t want to take it on as a part-time thing, as DJ Whitey or anything like that. I’m quite a lazy person. But some of the other guys will always play the indie hits at aftershows and things like that, whereas I’ll only do it if I get to play the things I like.’ In other words, readers, we humbly predict a riot. (David Pollock)
'Motel is cheeky. The name relates to the fact that when a club has a guest DJ they're only there for one night and then they're off again. Everything I do has an element of cheek about :t.' Huggy. the plain- speaking DJ who has always worked tirelessly to fill the east coast clubbing calendar Wltl‘. duality etents. is now turnino his hand to the production of the latest instalment of this occasional ciub night. The XFM Scotland spinner who regularly broadcasts to a yer“, respectabie 103.600- strong listening audience) has put together a fine line—up. which includes the two-headed Gallic funk beast Cassus and local heroes Silicone Soul.
‘I think that Silicone SOul are extremely underrated] says Huggy about his guests. 'They are so respected in other countries and l think that we s'nOuld be a lot there prOud of them in Scotland. Also. although it might seem that Cassius have been relatively quiet since their last album in 2002. they've been putting out great. ress cornrrtercia: stuff ever since. Zoar "rcwi the band has been putting out COTlSlStei‘ifl‘, great stuff on Tga's laD’e‘. Their third album is nearly finished and I expect that the, WIN use this night to showcase some of the stuff from that.”
If this line-up seems to be sometnzng o.‘ a 2’s: century Auio Alliance. the Scottish contingent is certainly well respected. Huggy spins alongside Alan Dunbar from HeadSpin and Gino from Motnen’uhk. A great night is -n prospect. courtesy of the peOple who know best. iJohnny Regan:
Name A Piece of Havana Occupation Bringing a slice of Cuba to Scotland
80 what’s all this about then? We can't guarantee the weather but iiiSide the Arches will rock to the SOuntls of life in Cuba. Two nights of the best Havana has to offer from music and DJ skills to cigars and rum.
Now you’re talking. So who’s playing? Cuba's top hip hop act Triangular Oscure (pictured) Will be geing live while DJ Armando (Winner of 2005's; National Cuban DJ cornpetitionl Will be manning the decks. dishing OUt hot Latin rhythms and chilled Cuban vibes.
And the cigars and rum? Had a feeling that'd get your attention, and they‘ll be plenty of both. Expect a bespoke cigar rolled by Maikel Dario from the renowned Cohiba factory Ill Havana. And seeing that this event is sponsored by Havana Club. expect plenty of complimentary rum cocktails. But seriously how can you recreate Havana on a cold Glasgow night? There WIH be an exhibition from acclaimed photographer James Sparshatt capturing life on the streets of Cuba in his rich black and white prints. ‘There is a Vibrancy in the music that affects performer and audience alike and leaves me captivated and wanting more,‘ he explains of his love of Cuba. AlongSide that they plan to recreate a replica of one of Havana's most famous watering holes. the El Floridita Bar, right inSide the Arches. They really are putting a lot of effort into bringing a piece of Castro country to Glasgow.
Sounds good. Where do I get my ticket? It won't cost you a bean, just log onto wwwpieceofhavanacom Or check our offers page. page 13 for a chance to snap up an exclusive guest list spot.
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