Thursday, August 18, 2005

Zouk KL - August

Friday, 5th August 2005 – Eclectic Phunk! Feat Hybrid @ Zouk Mainroom
Hybrid is Mike Truman and Chris Healings from Swansea South Wales. They are the accomplished architects of house and progressive breakbeat who ventured further beyond the ecstatic knee-jerk response of the dancefloor by fusing their beats with powerful orchestral and cinematic soundscapes. Hybrid formed back in 1993 after bonding over Truman's remix of Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick In The Wall’. They debut LP, 'Wide Angle' (released 1999) and its sister release 'Wider Angle' (remixes and live recordings of Japan tour) sold a total of 100,000 copies world wide. This lead to Mike and Chris DJing and performing live in the UK, Asia, Australia and USA. Hybrid opened this decade with 'Kid 2000' featuring the sensuous vocals of The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde.
The outstanding reviews and success of their debut went cosmic:“Hybrid, support act for MOBY in America, are collecting celebrity admirers. GILLIAN ANDERSON of the X Files and rocker TOMMY LEE hung around their dressing room like starstruck teenagers.” The Sun October 2000. The Moby US tour (2000) lasted nine weeks with 48 performances. Back in 2003, their second LP, Morning Sci-Fi, is the next ingenious step forward. The task of crafting new influences around their ever-mutating breakbeats has been a lengthy progression. Hybrid has also remixed over 40 artists including Radiohead, Alanis Morissette, Future Sound Of London and Moby.

ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM30 ( Before 11pm) RM35 (Ladies) // RM40 (Men) after 11pm


Friday, 5th August 2005 – Velvet Members Party @ Velvet Underground
Follow us far into the woods to find Velvet Underground transformed, for one night only, into a secret enchanted garden just for its charmed members! One so fair it will entice you to leave the real world behind and repose in its expanse of soft felts and down amidst beguiling botany. Our resident minstrels Leonard T and Shazz weave such sweet song to spellbind your senses and will be joined by guest troubadours Steve Thornton, MC Spyder and Zouk's very own Cher Ng, a special appearance to enthral even the most disillusioned!
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM30 (Before 12am) RM35 (Ladies) // RM40 (Men) after 12am


Friday, 12th August 2005 – Godskitchen feat Tall Paul (no 19 in Top 100 Djs poll in the DJ Magazine @ Zouk Mainroom
The 1998 "Muzik" DJ of the Year, Tall Paul, began his DJing career in 1987 at the tender age of 16, playing for office parties at his dad's nightclub Turnmills. At the same time Paul started to run his own pirate radio station called Touchdown FM and had already managed to blag a spot on the capital's legendary pirate Sunrise FM. Paul also used his persuasive powers to get a one hour slot at Turnmills' Saturday all-nighter Trade and in 1990 his obvious talent gained him his first residency, and as gay clubs have always been at the forefront of innovation in dance music, Paul quickly became recognised for playing what one might alternatively call hard-edged-house anthems. Paul has since gone on to DJ all over the UK, currently holding a residency at Turnmills' Friday nighter The Gallery and plays regularly for Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Sundissential, Cream and Golden to name but a few. His popularity has seen him DJ worldwide travelling to Canada, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, South Africa and all over Europe.

... Paul now runs his own record label, Duty Free Recordings which incorporates an inhouse Studio based at Turnmills. The label has released tracks by JS16, Robbie Rivera, Radical Playaz, DJ Lottie, Durango-95, Dave Aude and Fergie. Paul has continued his own production success with tracks "Be There" and "Freebase", which continue's to confirm his reputation as being one of the key players in the UK dance scene.
Following on from the massive success of the "Mixed Live" Series in the US and Ministry of Sound's 'The Annual", Tall Paul kicks off his own compilation series ‘Globetrotting’. Over the last 12 monhs Tall Paul has never been busier DJing regulary in Ireland, Cyprus, Ibiza, Russia, India, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, USA, Sweden, Turkey, Tokyo, Tawain and the UK pushing his Global Sound. It is this extensive Global touring that Paul has developed a unique insight into the kind of tracks that lift the roof off clubs around the globe, from Lima to London! This has inspired his recently released mix album ‘Globetrotting’ recorded live at Gate One - Lima, Peru on the 2nd July 2004.
WEBSITE: www.djtallpaul.com
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM35 before 11pm/// RM40 (Ladies) / RM45 (Men) after 11pm



Friday, 19th August 2005 – Voodoo presents DJ Fono @ Zouk Mainroom

Fono, otherwise known as Jason Wong is locally recognized as one of the most consistent and highly sought progressive house DJ in Kuala Lumpur, garnering a sizeable and still growing fan base over the past 5 years. Bursting onto the dance scene in 2000, he has secured a regular residency at the renowned Movement club where he has supported huge acts such as the Gatecrasher Summer Sound System and the Groove Movie Asia Tour. Spotted for his impressive performances, Fono now holds a residency in KL’s biggest clubbing institute, Zouk Kuala Lumpur, where he regularly spreads an incredible blend of electronic house and tribal over the club’s highly acclaimed night called PUSH. With the consistency of providing weekend anthems, he has also continuously made appearances with leading names from across the globe such as Carl Cox, Seb Fontaine, Sander Kleinenberg, Danny Howells and Timo Maas. Being uniquely versatile in the different genres of dance music, Fono is now helming the latest edition of Zouk’s euphoric club night, Voodoo where he intends to infuse trance with other sounds that he is currently representing.
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM25 (before 11pm)/// RM30 (Ladies) & RM35 (Men) after 11pm


Saturday, 27th August 2005 – PUSH feat Bobby, Stadium @ Zouk Mainroom Bobby

Obviously one of the Stadium's favorite DJs, Bobby has played with many events bringing the Stadium flag while playing alongside Gatecrasher, Sasha, Steve Lawler, Jakarta Movement, Godskitchen and many more. His blend of progressive-trance and tribal workout has distinctive flavor ever since he played in 1988 (Wave, Atlanta). His hero is obviously the master of tribal himself, Danny Tenaglia. Bobby has been a resident in Stadium for five years.
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM25 before 11pm /// RM 30 (Ladies) / RM35 (Men) after 11pm

Tuesday, 30th August 2005 – Voodoo feat Pulser, one of the UK’s leading Trance producers @ Zouk Mainroom
Andy Perring a.k.a Pulser is globally recognised as one of the most consistent and highly sought trance artists of all time. Breathtaking original productions including the legendary Clouldwalking and My Religion, remixes such as Jose Amnesia’s The Eternal and collaborations under his The Olmec Heads and Insigma guises have rocketed Pulser to the status as one of the most in demand artists both in the studio and behind the DJ booth.
Since bursting onto the scene in 1999 with several high profile releases such as Olmec Heads - Spiritualised, Pulser has secured an impressive No 111 in the industry acknowledged DJ Mag Poll and clocked up thousands of air miles headlining events such as the Bacardi and Ministry of Sound World Tour alongside Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Marco V, taking his place amongst the elite of today’s scene and rocking the arena to it’s foundations.
Whilst remaining one the few privileged artists to headline Godskitchen in the UK, Pulser has provided the weekend soundtrack from Los Angeles to London, Madrid to Montreal and from Sydney to Singapore rocking the worlds most prestigious and high profile events and festivals in his stride.
His studio ethic to make timeless music purely for the dance floor is realised in the vast reach and durability his productions hold.

ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM 35 (before 11pm)/// RM40 (Ladies) & RM45 (Men) after 11pm

Saturday, 20th August 2005 – Mambo Jambo Superstars feature: Diana Ross @ Zouk Mainroom
Now in its fourth instalment, the Mambo Jambo Superstars series continues to develop into an unmissable monthly event that augments one of the most popular nights on the Zouk roster, Mambo Jambo. Uprooting itself to the hallowed halls of the Zouk Mainroom once a month, the series provides a treat for fans with a specially created show and ambience that pay homage to the superstar honoured. This month is "Baby Love" time as the supreme Diana Ross is featured in what will definitely be a night to come out for.

ADMISSION:(inc 1 drink): RM 30 (before 11pm) /// RM35 (Ladies) & RM40 (Men) after 11pm

Thursday, 25th August 2005 – Selektionz Drum & Bass feat Spacebar Collective @ The Loft

For those eager drum & bass fans, Selektionz is just the thing to quench this craving. Selektionz is a once a month event showcasing the skills of the Spacebar Collective. Thee collective was established with the sole intent of educating the masses on drum & bass. Loosely consisting of talented individuals produ7cers, DJs, MCs, designers and promoters, they have managed to stake a claim as one of the pioneers of drum & bass in Malaysia.
ADMISSION: Admission is FREE


Every Friday, in August 2005 – Burnin’ @ Velvet Underground
Feel your body sear with excitement, your heart inflamed with passion and your soul consumed with emotion at Burnin’ every Friday night in Velvet Underground. Residents Leonard T and Shazz provide scorchingly sexy and funky house that sets your feet aflame for burning up the dancefloor, while such guest instrumentalists as Steve Thornton & Jose Castillo and vocalist Lex Empress from The Netherland bring the already hot grooves to even more feverish heights. Burning one’s candle at both ends every Friday has never felt so good!

Special Guest Performers
12 & 19 Aug : Lex Empress, vocalist(NLD)
26 Aug : Dance Performance, Blazing Angels


Champagne Burnin’ Promotion: Moet & Chandon NV or Moet & Chandon Rose @ RM588
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM 30 (before 11pm) /// RM35 (Ladies) & RM40 (Men) after 11pm


Friday, 26th August 2005 – Christopher Lawrence @ Zouk Mainroom

Voted the #7 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine’s prestigious ‘Top 100’ poll for 2004 and a recent winner of the "Best DJ" award at the Dancestar US Awards, Christopher Lawrence is recognized worldwide as one of the World's top DJs and producers. Dubbed "A Superstar DJ" by the US’s URB and “One Of The Most Popular DJs On The Global Circuit” by DJ Magazine, Christopher Lawrence is one of the biggest, most respected and popular names in dance music today.
Winner of the “Best American DJ” at the IDMA’s at WMC 2005, Christopher's production skills, coupled with his ability to take international dancefloors by storm with his tough tech-trance sets, place him in high demand worldwide.
Described as "A Highly Respected Producer" by Mixmag, Christopher won a preliminary Grammy nomination in 2002. With a discography of groundbreaking tracks, Christopher’s notable releases ‘Shredder’, 'Navigator', 'Interceptor', 'Renegade', 'Rush Hour', 'Cruise Control' and ‘October’s Child’ have been played by DJs from Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed and Paul van Dyk to Tiesto.
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ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM35 before 11pm/// RM40 (Ladies) / RM45 (Men) after 11pm


Tuesday, 30th August 2005 – Gabriel, Joey G, Leonard T and Shazz @ Velvet Underground

From studio walls to TV boxes, the four maestros of house music continue to bring you the best house with their unique blend of music to keep you dancing on this holiday special.
ADMISSION: (inc 1 drink): RM 35 (before 11pm) /// RM40 (Ladies) & RM45 (Men) after 11pm (Additional RM5 for Crossover)


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Phone: +603 2171 1997
Fax: +603 2171 1998