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came across this review of zabiela's upcoming cd mix that will be released July 22nd Review courtesy of www.spaced.co.uk The Groovetech phenomenon is a relatively recently one - they set up their online record store 6 years ago and have now developed into an significant presence in the dance music community. As well as selling mountains of vinyl from all genres, their interactive platform allows them to broadcast DJ sets from some of the biggest names in the business. So you can understand why they chose the rising talent of James Zabiela to represent their first foray into the world of the mix album. A relatively recent phenomenon himself, James was singled out by John Digweed and then Sasha as embodying the genre-defying technical proficiency that is beginning to mark out a new wave of DJing. Groovetech seem to have borrowed a fair proportion of their production values from the Global Underground series for their venture, which is fair enough really as few could claim to have a better track record in this department. Hence the beats and instrumentals are as flawlessly arranged as you'd expect from Groovetech's mentors, but that's where any comparison ends. James shuns the temptation to build the structure of this album around the progression of pounding rhythms, opting instead to ply his cunning trade of seamlessly gliding through breaks, prog, techno and dub to create a refreshingly different sound. Starting off with warm, dubby basslines he gradually introduces some expansive-sounding electro in the mid-range, all of which is perfectly balanced by breaky, snapping percussion. The first real climax of the album is when James drops the glorious Pretender and then scratches over the top of it with his usual aplomb; then it's off into funky, techy territory for a few tracks before stripping everything down with the help of Dan Goodall's Trippid to prepare the listener for the finale. And what a finale it is - a blinding piece of techno in the Thomas Schumacher remix of Route 27, and then you're treated to James' own re-working of Royksopp's Remind Me. And, just to give you an idea of what his studio skills are like, this last track was deemed by Wall of Sound as being worthy enough to merit a release as part of a double 12", with Tom Middleton supplying his version as the other half of the package. If you were going to force me to find fault with this album, then I'd tell you that Mr Zabiela's free-flowing structure doesn't quite suit such clinical production, and that perhaps they could have let him scratch a little more and use the computers a little less; but this is a minor gripe when you consider everything that he and Groovetech have achieved. With a stunning festival performance now under his belt, this is one DJ that we're going to hear a great deal more from yet, and Groovetech's potential appears to be similarly vast. Success has rarely seemed so deserved. go out and get your copy. it's all that and then some.

came across this review of zabiela's upcoming cd mix that will be released July 22nd Review courtesy of www.spaced.co.uk The Groovetech phenomenon is a relatively recently one - they set up their online record store 6 years ago and have now developed into an significant presence in the dance music community. As well as selling mountains of vinyl from all genres, their interactive platform allows them to broadcast DJ sets from some of the biggest names in the business. So you can understand why they chose the rising talent of James Zabiela to represent their first foray into the world of the mix album. A relatively recent phenomenon himself, James was singled out by John Digweed and then Sasha as embodying the genre-defying technical proficiency that is beginning to mark out a new wave of DJing. Groovetech seem to have borrowed a fair proportion of their production values from the Global Underground series for their venture, which is fair enough really as few could claim to have a better track record in this department. Hence the beats and instrumentals are as flawlessly arranged as you'd expect from Groovetech's mentors, but that's where any comparison ends. James shuns the temptation to build the structure of this album around the progression of pounding rhythms, opting instead to ply his cunning trade of seamlessly gliding through breaks, prog, techno and dub to create a refreshingly different sound. Starting off with warm, dubby basslines he gradually introduces some expansive-sounding electro in the mid-range, all of which is perfectly balanced by breaky, snapping percussion. The first real climax of the album is when James drops the glorious Pretender and then scratches over the top of it with his usual aplomb; then it's off into funky, techy territory for a few tracks before stripping everything down with the help of Dan Goodall's Trippid to prepare the listener for the finale. And what a finale it is - a blinding piece of techno in the Thomas Schumacher remix of Route 27, and then you're treated to James' own re-working of Royksopp's Remind Me. And, just to give you an idea of what his studio skills are like, this last track was deemed by Wall of Sound as being worthy enough to merit a release as part of a double 12", with Tom Middleton supplying his version as the other half of the package. If you were going to force me to find fault with this album, then I'd tell you that Mr Zabiela's free-flowing structure doesn't quite suit such clinical production, and that perhaps they could have let him scratch a little more and use the computers a little less; but this is a minor gripe when you consider everything that he and Groovetech have achieved. With a stunning festival performance now under his belt, this is one DJ that we're going to hear a great deal more from yet, and Groovetech's potential appears to be similarly vast. Success has rarely seemed so deserved. go out and get your copy. it's all that and then some.

just started a few minutes ago... tune in! www.groovetech.com 5-7 pm est

atleast go to hear james zabiela. he'll be touring w/ Sasha in August.

courtesy of the naughtybooth SASHA Set for Brief US Tour of Intimate venues in August in celebration of the Release of his Debut Solo Album AIRDRAWNDAGGER Release date: August 6, 2002 (Kinetic Records) Sasha will also return to US for Full Scale tour in September On August 6, 2002 , world-renown DJ, Sasha will release his debut solo album, AIRDRAWNDAGGER on Kinetic Records. Sasha has been a celebrated fixture in the DJ world for more than ten years now, but with AIRDRAWNDAGGER he emerges as a formidable artist in his own right by simultaneously elevating and transforming the genre, bringing a gift for subtle moody ambience and richly textured sonic landscapes to legions of fan To coincide with the release of AIRDRAWNDAGGER, Sasha will embark on a brief US tour, during which he will perform at intimate venues across the country . August 14 New York, NY Arc August 15 Boston, MA Embassy (listening party – 8-10PM) August 15 Boston, MA Avalon August 16 Washington, DC The Nation August 17 Austin, TX Travis County Exposition Center August 19 Miami, FL Crobar August 20 Chicago, IL Vision August 21 Los Angeles, CA The Mayan August 22 San Francisco, CA Boat Party (7PM-11PM) August 22 San Francisco, CA Ruby Skye Look for Sasha’s debut solo record AIRDRAWNDAGGER (Kinetic Records) on August, 6, 2002. In September, Sasha will return to the US for a full-production tour of America. September 25 Las Vegas, CA TBA September 26 San Diego, CA East Street Alley September 27 Los Angeles, CA Palladium September 28 San Francisco, CA TBA October 01 Edmonton, ALB TBA October 02 Calgary, ALB The Whiskey or The Palace October 03 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom October 04 Seattle, WA Showbox orParamount October 05 Portland, OR TBA October 06 Boise, ID Big Eash October 09 TBA TBA October 10 Salt Lake City, UT Harry O’s October 11 Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs Civic Center October 12 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre October 13 Phoenix, AZ Pompeii October 16 San Antonio, TX TBA October 17 Austin, TX Music Hall October 18 Dallas, TX Bronco Bowl October 19 New Orleans, LA State Palace Theatre October 21 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live October 22 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle October 24 St. Louis, MO Velvet October 25 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom October 26 Detroit, MI Motor October 27 Minneapolis, MN Quest October 29 Washington, DC The Nation October 30 Philadelphia, PA Chrome October 31 New York, NY Roxy or Hammerstein Ballroom November 01 Boston, MA Avalon November 02 Montreal, QUE TBA November 03 Toronto, ONT Government Visit Sasha on the web: www.djsasha.com. Kinetic Records on the Web: www.kineticrecords.com does it surprise anyone that there is no Miami date in sept, oct, or nov???? someone needs to get it together down there!

especially for picotto night. lol

and they put him w/ Mr. C That's like putting Tiesto w/ Burridge. I'm sure there will be some changes made beforehand.

i emailed lee's mobile # to la femme lor. get it from her.

Let's face it, the masses will be out for PVD no questions asked. If you like trance and the fluffy stuff, Space is the place to be. If you want to get down with that trippy, twisted tyrant sound then Lee Burridge is the answer. Spacious just made everyone happy down there. That's the way it should be. Offering an alternative to the clubber who wants the nitty gritty underground.

I agree... One thing you guys have down there that I wish the clubs in NY had is some damn AC. It seems like every club or lounge I go to during the summer months, heat is always an issue. Nothing new though, we still manage to have a good time.

ARCADE is the back room with a newly installed steve dash sound system. To be quiet honest, the main room has one of the best sound systems in the US. Wait until you hear this bad boy! Crispy clean sound w/ thundering bass that won't send you home with your ears ringing. Victor Calderone is also starting a monthly residency and he'll be alongside special guest dj Lucien Foort from Holland.

Lee is pretty consistent w/ checking his emails. If no response by Wednesday then I suggest one of you ring him up on his mobile.

prefer this one over dt & dh ANY DAY! Congrats to Bill Patrick on his new residency at one of the most respected clubs in NYC.

instead of talking loads of shit on the board day in and day out, since you're the king of all clubbers, get your own night going with your sorry ass djs from ny. i can guarantee you'll stop talking the smack you talk with the quickness! not only would u lose money, there wouldn't be much of a turn out, and you'd need to walk around with a bag over your head cuz you'd be the sorriest fucking promoter the beach has ever seen. now stop hating and give some of these guys that wanna make a difference down there a little bit of respect u newjack!

techno in the patio is a big NO NO! i don't care who the hell it is. minimal techno is a different story. swayzak would be dope to hear in the patio during a sunrise set.

laurent garnier it doesn't get any better than that for a sunrise set. it's too bad he doesn't play in the states too often.

its all about dc-10 on monday mornings. i've never seen so many scary people in one place.

excuse my ignorance but what exactly would be too much? money wise too much???

dish out some dough and do it right and get a kruder & dorfmeister sunrise set going.

Good luck guys!

yes mikey, im as tall as you.

Probably not until November. Unless of course, macfunk wants to buy me a ticket. Joeygk> Noble is located in the lower east side. Very small space, maybe a little smaller than Blu in Miami. Size doesn't matter in this case, it's all about the good vibes and dope music!

Pics from our bi-weekly party at Noble in NYC. http://www.naughtybooth.com/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18978

too expensive??? lmao! good one soldier...

lee burridge knows how to ROCK it!