Concert of electronic/dance music

London Elektricity is a by-word for real music in drum n’ bass. Making their mark with the epic ‘Song In The Key Of Knife’, Tony Colman and Chris Goss first threw together their ‘Elektric productions in 1996. Founders and backbone of Hospital Records, they also pursued parallel projects under the monikers Future Homosapiens, Dwarf Electro, and Orkestra Galactica.

Having spent much time developing the label, and nurturing their young Welsh prodigy High Contrast, they got a pause – Tony having perenially been the musical and song-writing hub of the project has taken on the LE mantle solo, whilst Chris has moved over to full-time management of the record label.

Tony and Chris got back together and published their record Pull the Plug, known for perfect vocals and atmosphere which brought excellent critiques. It set a whole new course by which dnb started to head – into very complex brilliant arranges.

You can hear them in Prague Roxy, tommorow.

On Friday 20th June, Mecca welcomes one of the all time greats of underground electronic music. That man is the legendary Josh Wink. Since his groundbreaking record ‘Higher States of Consciousness’ bought chaos to our dancefloor many moons ago and started a career of the king of acid house.

“Some people get pigeonholed as being into just one thing,” Wink remarks. “I hate that. When there are rules, it doesn’t become art, and it’s not fun. I’ve learned that you can’t please everybody, so I’d rather be concerned with making good art, and the people that like this art will stick with you.”

Over the past fifteen years Josh Wink has always ran ahead of the pack, as a DJ, label owner, producer, remixer, and artist. With a career that boasts numerous magazine covers, chart topping singles, sold out DJ gigs and collaborations with such A-list artists as Radiohead, Sting and Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Philly-bred Josh Wink has grown into one of the Americas most revered and respected electronic music artists.

You don’t want to miss this party! Friday 20th June 2008, in one of the best Prague Club Mecca, the unique concert of Josh Wink! be prepared to see a true legend in action.

The guru of house and dance music, the German DJ and producer Paul Van Dyk comes to Prague again! Last time, when he appeared in T-Mobile Arena it was reported as a unique experience.

Within the Prague Sessions 2008, we can look forward to the new concept of four-hour appearance, which part will be conceived like a concert, where Paul Van Dyk will be accompanied by quite a number of top musicians and singers. We can look forward to the biggest hits of his extensive production, including his last album In Between.

Other DJ stars will play that evening, among others Michael Burian and Dj Tocadisco. Except unique music experiences the visitors can look forward to mammoth production. The organizer and venue is Prague O2 Arena, the show is at 20th September 2008, starts 21:00

Tickets: Until 30. 4. at 550 CZK, 1. 5.-30. 6. at 660 CZK, 1. 7.-31. 8. at 770 CZK, 1. 9.-19. 9. at 880 CZK and at the day of the show at 990 CZK.

The DJ legend – Josh Wink comes to Prague! Wink became one of the first DJ-producers to translate his hard work into mainstream success, when he unleashed a string of classics, including “Don’t Laugh“¸ “I’m Ready” and “Higher State of Consciousness” that topped charts worldwide.

On his 1998 album “Here hear” Wink pushed boundaries even further to contribute to a far-reaching disc that ran the gamut of electronic music styles, from ambient and trip-hop to drum n bass, as well as the trademark mix of house and techno on which Wink has built his international reputation.

Over the past year Josh has released another two dance floor anthems, “How’s Your Evening So Far” and most recently “Superfreak”, meanwhile, Josh continues to tour the globe, keeping close to his rave culture roots, spinning at clubs, parties and festivals in every continent, and putting smiles on faces wherever he goes.

You don’t want to miss this party! Friday 20th June 2008, in Prague Club Mecca, the unique concert of Josh Wink!

In Music and DJ Bon Finix have put together another special edition of Musica. The nationalities represented will be : one representative of the Swedish dance scene, a guest from Slovakia and, of course, our Cypriot resident Bon Finix. The headliner of the third edition of Musica will be DJ and producer Phatzoo. Stefan Engblom, the man behind the Phatzoo guise and one-half of Dada Life and his project “Phasio” and the album “Just One More Day”, with three singles climbing the Swedish Top 10 at the same time.

Stefan started the group Dada Life together with his buddy Dibaba. With their motto “Big tunes, no frills” they have taken the dance floors by storm. Their tunes are supported by Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Marco V, Mylo and others. Apart from the big success and the constant touring with Dada Life, Stefan also finds time to work on his new solo project Phatzoo. His tracks get released on Marco V’s imprint In Charge and are hammered by every top DJ out there. Phatzoo will present his production in the Czech Republic for the very first time at the Musica party. Musica’s second guest, Eddie Sender, hails from neighbouring Slovakia.

Entry: 350 czk, start 22:00, Fri 27/06 Mecca presents Phatzoo, Prague Club Mecca

Selectro “Battle Edition: Round 3” – After the success of the first two Selectro tournaments, we’re ready for the challenge of Round 3. Be prepared for yet another fierce match-down. Tonight the main stage will host six DJs fighting it out in three rounds. With the opening bell, a back-to-back set featuring two young talented DJs Mark Airman a Mata C known as the Matamar project will get underway.

Stepping into the ring for the second duel will be both SElectro resident DJs Bon Finix and ScarCoke. The fierceful electro blows these two will be exchanging are not a sight for the faint hearted. The final match will involve two fighters from Brno, who are currently performing across the Czech Republic during the Creamfileds Central Europe warm-up tour. In the right corner Louis Elio against Shala in the left corner.

Expect an exciting event from beginning till end. Let’s just hope for a clean fight. If you feel the need to get away from the action, stop by the lounge. DJ Lazyphunk will take care of you. He won’t provide you with a towel and a bucket, but you are guaranteed a feast of some of the best “happy house” tunes. 3, 2, 1 – fight!

Sat 07/06, Entry: 190 czk, Start 22:00, Club Mecca, Prague, U Pruhonu street 3

Dan Marciano will perform at Mecca again! The sweetheart of all women, the partymachine of the biggest fashion parties, one of the best French DJs. Dan Marciano is a resident of well-known Parisian club – The Queen. He performs live on the French biggest dance music radio – Radio FG a he also plays for Fashion TV. You can hear him at Bali, Italy, Thailand, Belgium, Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, and also Prague.

In 2002 he released his first single at Happy music and a year later a new one ‘ Gotta get on’ on Escape records that was played by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. He reportedly likes Prague, as he comes back every year. Alongside Dan Marciano will perform the truly Czech house legend – DJ Loutka. The young and talented DJ Looky will support the sets of those two stars.

Sat 24th June 2008, Entry: 290 czk (10€), start 22:00. Pre-sale ticketpro.cz, Club Mecca, Prague, U Pruhonu street 3

The acclaimed fashion brand of the cult magazine and living legend Larry Flynt will fuse with the stylish resident night Rehab to present its latest collection. Your doctor for the night will be resident and Rehab co-founder DJ Nesquik, whose skills have healed clubbers all over the country and abroad. He will be assisted by Olomouc based DJ Mark Tongue (Wolscha), co-founder of Bubbles, one of Moravia’s most attended nights.

House veteran Sly Antro from Manchester will bring his overdose of dirty house. The popular Platinum Soul project led by DJs Omar a Abdul52 will rule the RnB a Hip-Hop stage dropping nothing but bombs. There hold several residencies and radio shows and are the founders of the country’s first and only official Hip-Hop a RnB chart. A night fuelled by sex and quality music will be, as always, a guarantee for a successful therapy.

Fri 16/05 REHAB presents HUSTLER – The pulse of the city. Party takes place in Prague Mecca. Entry: Girls free before 23:00, boys 190 czk / VIP 490 czk

SElectro, the party that brings the hip sound of electro that rocks dancefloors worldwide to Mecca, presents young up’n’rising star DJ Jack Michaels. Spearheading the next generation of young determined DJ stars, Michaels has become one of the most exciting new names on the house/electro scene in London over the past couple of years.

In 2007, with Jack’s reputation spreading like wildfire, he has rocked Space at The Cross, helped to celebrate 20 Years of House at The Island, stoked up the main room at Fire It Up! at KOKO, tore the PUSH Boat Party to pieces, played the main room at Pacha for Eivissa, and warmed-up the main room at Release Yourself.

Sharing the stage and warming-up for huge DJs like Roger Sanchez, Norman Jay, Eddie Halliwell, Sarah Main, Junior Jack and Kid Cr?me has afforded him a wealth of experience that helps to make him a versatile and skilled DJ who can adapt to any set time.

SElectro resident DJs Bon Finix and Scarcoke will provide you with a delicious portion of selective electro. The second stage will echo to the sexy sound of minimal with DJs Kristo and Deff taking charge.

Sat 3th May, Entry: 190 czk, start: 22:00, Club Mecca Prague

Tony Colman was interested in jazz and similar styles since his youth, he played piano, guitar and singed. When he was 25, he formed jazz-funk music group Izit, which made a few hits and an acid jazz album The Whole Affair. Later on, he developed fascination with dance music, and so no wonder he in 1996, together with Chris Goss founded the London Electricity project. They opened Hospital Records in the very same year, hence founding one of the most known dnb labels.

Tony and Chris published their first record in 1999- Pull the Plug perfect vocals and atmosphere brought excellent critiques. It set a whole new course by which dnb started to head – into very complex brilliant arranges. Cris, though, left the project, so he can fully concentrate on work for the label. Tony stayed alone for the music, but the quality remains unchanged, as Billion Dollar Gravy was another great album the next year already.

Ticktepro: 220 czk, at the door 290 czk, 21th June 2008, Saturday, BUSH – London Elektricity in Prague Roxy, Dlouha 22, Prague 1

The Prague Elephant club Roxy celebrities. To hold for 16 years and to prove to be the best supplier of various but always quality music was definitely not easy. They had to overcome many obstacles, like when they had to buy the whole building Roxy is in (which at Prague 1 equals to buy 50 houses in the country) but the club proved be really sturdy, like the elephant it has in its crest.

What would be better celebration than a party? Of course there will be a party! Featuring Tom Middleton from the United Kingdom.

Profile: A classically-trained pianist and cellist, Tom discovered graffiti, breaking and surfing whilst living in Cornwall. He started going to clubs and met Richard James (Aphex Twin) in 1989. From there, he learned the science of sampling and synth programming. This friendship lead to Tom co-producing a track for the ‘Analogue Bubblebath’ EP as Schizophrenia, which has now reached cult status.

After graduating in Graphic Design in 1991, Tom met Mark Pritchard, a DJ with similar musical tastes. The pair formed a host of pseudonyms, the most popular of these was Jedi Knights, whose album ‘New School Science’ inspired everyone from The Prodigy & The Chemical Brothers to Daft Punk & the Freestylers.

Tom describes his music like this: timeless beautiful music with emotional sincerity, passion, soul and energy.

13th June 2008, 16th Roxy Birthday.

Legends of house/techno style come back to Prague to prove they are still in good shape. Charlie May and Duncan Forbes signed to Guerilla Records in January 1992 for their first single Don’t Panic released under the name ‘Spooky’ came out. From the release of their first single, Spooky went from strength to strength.

Over the next five years Spooky continued to expand their live concept over three UK tours as well as two European tours and took part in the Midi Circus alongside Orbital, Underworld, Aphex Twin and the Drum Club.

They’ve remixed tracks for the likes of Ultramarine, William Orbit, Sven Vath, Lush, Natacha Atlas as well as various collaborations with other artists.

2002 Spooky album Belong was released on Deviant records and received much airplay by day as well as night on Radio 1 in the UK . John Digweed included one of the mixes on his compilation MMII. Sasha then remixed Belong and included it on his Global Underground CD “Involver”.

2005 saw them team up with Sasha at their studio in London and together they did 2 remixes of Depeche Mode’s single Precious – they were released as Sasha’s Spooky and Gargantuan mixes.

Entry Until 23:00: 100czk, after 23:00 200czk. 30th April 2008, Club Roxy in Prague Dlouha street.

Darren Emerson is one of the most influential figures in dance music, an accolade that after a career spanning more than 17 years and counting. With Rick Smith and Karl Hyde had been in a band together for several years and needed a new injection from a DJ/Producer – in the form of Darren – and the rest is, well… Underworld.

Signed to Junior Boys Own – whom Darren was already producing for, the band released three Albums: ‘Dubnobasswithmyheadman’, ‘Second Toughest in the Infant’ and ‘Beaucoup Fish’ – and have since sold over a million albums world-wide. Their hits include ‘Cowgirl’, ‘Rez’, ‘Dark and Long’ and of course, ‘Born Slippy’ – all classics.

As well as their chart success, Underworld were renowned for their stunning and unpredictable live shows. 2000 saw Darren depart from the band and go at it solo. Although Underworld had been his passion for 10 years, it was time to branch out; expand his DJíng and work with producers he was meeting on his travels across the world.

In 2003, his Underwater label was voted ‘label of the year’ by DJ mag and went from strength to strength releasing albums and singles from its ever growing and increasingly varied roster of artists. Darren continues his hugely successful Underwater residency at London’s The End, which is now in its 7th year. The residency began in February 2001 and has since seen the likes of Fatboy Slim, Josh Wink, Carl Craig, Tim Deluxe, D. Ramirez and Yousef.

ENTRY ON DOOR: 490 CZK / VIP: 1290 CZK / PRE-SALE 390 CZK / START: 22.00 / www.ticketpro.cz a www.ticketstream.cz / INFO: www.darrenemerson.com

Fri 18th April 2008, MECCA, U Pruhonu street 3, Prague 7

Another star from London; This edition of Prague´s legendary Meccamix party will introduce a real dance music icon from Defected – DJ Pete Doyle. His genuine love for dance music took him to more than 30 different countries during an extremely eventful roller coaster career.

Pete is playing frequently alongside the DJ’s he rates highly like Erick Morillo, Sasha, Armand van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Dimitri From Paris a amongst so many others … basically has played with everyone from Sasha, Tong, Roger Sanchez, Sandi Rivera and Defected’s own Simon Dunmore.

Beefeater, the proud partner of Meccamix, brings you a special prices of the drinks starting on 69 CZK. Meccamix Warm Up Party always starts at 8PM just infront of Mecca in the new bar-restaurant MOLO 22. The resident DJs of Meccamix a the main internetional guest play here till midnight, entry is free, so do not forget!

Entry: 290 czk, vip: 990 czk. Warm-up start at 20:00, Club Mecca, U Pruhonu street 3, Prague 7

Babylonia is a new resident night made by Starmix production (production that made Bora Bora a Circus Circus party). Come to enjoy Angel Charlie’s a David Monoszon’s “live remix” art, where cutting edge technologies are interconnected with live vocals and instruments.

Starmix Project is not anymore just a DJ duet. Starmix is a multiinstrument band consisting of David Riva, energetic guitarist with strong sense for show. Eden, the drummer with unusual feel for rhythm and special guest MC Mark, who does not only speak on microphone as a hype man but also sings his own improvisation of remixed songs. Good atmosphere in the RnB style will be maintained on the second stage by DJ KAZ D, internationally recognized RnB DJ. Tickets: presale 190,- CZK / at the door 250,- / VIP 490,- / girls free until 23:00

Sat 26th March 2008, BABYLONIA „Where Music is the Connecting Language“ Club Mecca U Pruhonu street 3

This edition of Prague´s legendary Meccamix party will introduce a resident DJ of Space Club Ibiza – DJ TONY HAZE ( We Love Sundays at Space, UK ). Tony is one of the most talented British DJs, who regullary plays alongside the biggest DJs in the best club in the world ( Space Ibiza – Miami Music Conffernce winner of Best Global Club 2005 / 2006 ).

Tony regulary DJs also in the finest clubs in London like Pacha or Ministry of Sound. You will also get a taste of some of the finest local Czech talents – DJ KUBA SOULCHECK, DJ MARTY CROW a DJ MACIO. The SELECTRO crew hosts the second stage with DJ SCAR COKE and his guests.

For your visual pleasure look out for the irresistible IBIZA DIVA performers, Meccamix decorations, video projections a special light show. Beefeater, the proud partner of Meccamix, brings you a special prices of the drinks starting on 69 CZK. Meccamix Warm Up Party always starts at 8PM just in front of Mecca in the new bar-restaurant MOLO 22.

ENTRY: 290 CZK a VIP : 990 CZK / START 10PM / PRE-SALE 250 CZK, Friday 28th March 2008, Club Mecca, Prague

As the main guest of March in Mecca comes a Chicago based two-time Grammy Award nominated DJ, Producer a Remixer – Felix da Housecat. Felix is an innovator of the current electro sound, he produced multiple worldwide club hits including ‘Silver Screen (Shower Scene)’ (also a top 40 hit on the UK pop charts), ‘Madame Hollywood’, ‘Watching Cars Go By’, ‘Jack U’, ‘My Life Muzik’, ‘Tweak’, ‘The Harlot’, ‘What Does It Feel Like’, ‘In Thee Dark We Live’, ‘Cry Baby’, and ‘Phantasy Girl’ and full length artist albums ‘Kittenz a Thee Glitz’, ‘Devin Dazzle a The Neon Fever’ or ‘I Know Electrikboy’.

Felix remixed platinum artists including Madonna, Marilyn Manson, Nina Simone, Garbage, and Kylie Minogue and released ground breaking albums under the monikers Thee Maddkatt Courtship and Aphrohead. He collaborated with P. Diddy, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Miss Kittin and has headlined clubs, festivals, and special events around the world as a DJ. His new album ‘Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco’ out 2007 on [PIAS] Wall of Sound is availiable right now!

No more need to be said.. Felix´s unique performance will be supported by the resident DJs of the Mecca club – DJ Tripmain a DJ Tommy Rogers, the resident of the Duplex Club Prague. Saturday 22th March 2008, entry on door: 490 czk/vip: 1290 czk/ pre-sale 390 czk Start: 22:00 Club Mecca, U Pruhonu street 3, Prague

The last episode of Vortex introduced Swedish Progressive project Human Blue. And because the reactions were quite positive, the club dramaturgy invited other psytrance stars, this time from Spanish islands.

Anders Nilsson (30) & Linus Eriksson (25) are Sound Designers based on the Balear Islands – Spain. Both have been producing trance professionally since 2001. First release was out on legendary Spiral Trax & further on English Transient Records. After having released 7 albums and 100+ features on compilations with sales over hundreds of thousands of copies. They constantly touring the most important festivals such as Boom, Trancedence, Ozora, Full Moon, Rainbow Serpent and travelling to all 5 continents frequently to deliver their wellknown Scandinavian Soundscapes.

Andromeda – Anders Nilsson & Linus Eriksson + videotrip by Mimo-TV, start 22:00, Tickets: 220czk, Experimental space Roxy / NoD, Dlouha 33, Prague 1 8th March 2008

Hoxton Whores aka Gary Dedman (seen with the glasses) and Kevin Andrews have been on the dj circuit now for around 15 years gracing most top London Clubs and throwing many different parties. Successfully hosting there own night Flaunt-it, which has now been running once a month for the past 10 years – with an up for it glam crowd found in numerous luxury locations www.flaunt-it.co.uk

They have been co-producing records as a team now for five years and are inspired by producing music aimed at immediately working the dance floor to give back to the crowd energy and inspiration that the crowd have given to them whilst djing over the last decade. They have created many monster club anthems worldwide (Friday saturday love, Fusion, Sunrise, Sunshine of my love, You’re in my hut now, Lost in Ibiza, Promised Land, Bomb the Terrace, Slave, Been a long time, Boys and girls, Smoothe, Shiny disco balls to list a few), alongside numerous major remixes – the likes of Faithless, Danny Howells, Infernal, Njoi, Moloko, Judy Cheeks & Todd Terry - and for labels such as Sony, Appollo, Positiva, Data, Manifesto, Nebula & Azuli!!!! Behind the decks expect a unique ‘Hoxton Whore’ performance with their signature blend of dirt-laced funky pumping electro and vocal uplifting house, combined with tones of tribal, dirty disco and large progressive beats mixed in.

29th March 2008, Prague Roxy, Dlouha 33, Prague 1

Trip-hop magician Andy Dragazis aka Blue States introduces his monumental electronic composition.

With the help of a couple of friends, Andy Dragazis’ Blue States became active in 1997. After playing out for a short amount of time, Andy was courted by Memphis Industries, a label that began issuing his singles. Between 1998 and 1999, five of his singles were released.

Nothing Changes Under the Sun was a very well-sold album, probably also because of the quite melancholic sound of the record and Andy’s music talent. He plays six instruments himself and most of his parts are recorded without anyone’s help.

After he opened a recording studio in 2005 London, there was a pause in his own composing, to which he came back by publishing his new album First steps into… and coming back to concerts again. You have a chance to hear him this Friday in Palac Akropolis.

15th February 2008, 19:30, Palac Akropolis, Kubelikova 27, Prague 3