Never been on a night out in Glasgow before? Fancy a change of venue for the weekend? Here you will find out what there is to know about some of the best clubs in Glasgow and why they are worthy choice for a fantastic night out on the tiles!
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Showing posts with label funk. Show all posts
Monday, 23 March 2015
Nice 'N' Sleazy Glasgow
This bar/club is located on Sauchiehall Street - Glasgow's busiest and wildest street! Along this strip there are various nightclubs all in competition, however, with Nice 'N' Sleazy open EVERY night until 03:00 you'd be mad not to try it out! Resident and guest DJ's are there every night to supply a variety of tunes, hand picked across the spectrum of genres - expect some dubstep, grime, house, techno, rock, r'n'b and soul - a perfect choice if you prefer a night away from the usual chart music!
The venue is split into two floors with a bar and seating area upstairs which is ideal for a few sociable drinks with a crowd of friends before moving downstairs to the dimly lit atmospheric dance floor where various DJ's and live acts will take the stage! Expect a mixed crowd here as Sleazy's is a popular choice amongst those in their late 20s/30s as well as the students in their teens!
(Image of downstairs dance floor)
Every Tuesday is the Voodoo Voodoo party night from 23:30 - 03:00 where resident DJ Duncan Harvey provides a mix of all genres downstairs in the basement! With FREE Entry it is a popular choice with those looking for a fun midweek dance and drink fueled night on a budget.
Resident DJ Mig plays on the 4th Saturday of every month in the upstairs bar mixing alt indie, electro and punk tracks. Douglas Morland appears on the 4th Friday of every month providing psych, rock, funk and disco sounds. Rafla takes charge on the 2nd and 3rd Friday of every month and plays a variety of rock, blues, punk and psych tunes. Errors DJs appear on the 1st Saturday of every month and play a variety of indie and electronic tracks. Fielding Hope controls the music on the 2nd Friday of every month providing a mixture of disco, punk, dub and house tracks. Green Door DJs are there on the 2nd Saturday of every month with a blend of rock, disco, psych, soul and punk.
(Image of upstairs bar)
The Nice 'N' Sleazy official website can be accessed by clicking here where news on up coming events and guest acts will be posted, bookings can be made for a gig or party and where location and history of the venue can be viewed. The Facebook page is available to view by clicking here where statuses will be regularly posted reminding you what's on that night along with information on up coming events.
Entry to Nice 'N' Sleazy's is normally free but some nights it is ticketed depending on who is playing at the venue. Come as casual or dressed up as you like as there is no dress code. There are a wide variety of drinks available at the bar with different lagers, ciders, wines and spirits available and regular promotions on drinks make for an affordable night!
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disco,
dubstep,
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funk,
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grime,
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indie,
nice 'n' sleazy,
punk,
rnb,
rock,
soul,
techno
Monday, 9 March 2015
Garage Glasgow
Have you ever had the notion on a random weeknight to go out on the lash because your lecture has been cancelled the following day or you've finally got a day off work? Only to be filled with disappointment when you discover the majority of all clubs are shut or are generally just dead? Well have you ever tried the Garage? OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR!!!! It's the answer to your prayers!
This nightclub is located right in amongst the buzz of Glasgow at 490 Sauchiehall Street and boasts the title of the biggest club in Scotland with 5 different rooms available spread across different levels. Expect a dance floor and a DJ just like your regular night out but with a twist!
Mondays 23:00 - 03:00 Three rooms will be open playing a wide variety of music including: chart, rock, 80s and 90s classics, that will be brought to you by two DJs! And the best bit... a full size bouncy castle will be there for your amusement in the main laser lit dancefloor! Entry fee £4
Tuesdays 23:00 - 03:00 #Tag Night where DJ JimmyEleven will be playing a mix of tunes and chart music in the Main Hall where you can expect: a hot tub, swimming pool, and foam parties AND various £1 drinks!
Entry fee £4 // FREE Entry for everyone before 23:30 so be there quick
Wednesdays 23:00 - 03:00 Disco Riot Night where you dance away to the best chart, house and RnB tracks in Room G2 AND sing your heart out on karaoke to your favourite pop and rock classics in Desperados Bar!
Entry fee £4 // FREE Entry for everyone before 23:30 so be there quick
Thursdays 23:00 - 03:00 Neverland Night here a variety of chart, house and RnB tracks will be booming through two rooms, that will be brought to you by two DJs! Expect to see: the bouncy castle, random giveaways and gift cards, free unlimited candy floss AND various £1 drinks!
Entry fee £4 // Discounted Entry available from Pre-party at Driftwood Glasgow with vodka's starting from 89p!
Fridays 23:00 - 03:00 Fresh Beat Night where there will be three rooms open accompanied by three DJs playing a wide range of music that should cater to everyone: dance, chart, remixes, mash-ups, hip hop, RnB, urban, 80's 90's and 00's classics!
Entry fee £6 // FREE Entry for everyone before 23:30 and is not worth missing
Saturdays 23:00 - 03:00 All five rooms open with a selection of four DJs and ten bars you are more than spoiled for choice on the main night of the weekend! And don't worry the tunes will be consistent with a choice of the usual chart, dance, hip hop, RnB, and rock. ALSO including some indie and funk hits it really does provide EVERYTHING!
Entry fee £6
Sundays 23:00 - 03:00 Science Night where DJ Grantos promises the best chart and dance anthems to enjoy! There will be a range of unusual test tube shots to try if you're brave enough and a selection of £1 drinks!
Entry fee £4
This short clip gives you a feel for what the Thursday Neverland Night is like in The Garage, one of Glasgow's busiest party venues.
The Garage's website can be found by clicking here where you can find information about upcoming events, book yourself and friends on to the guestlist to save money on entry and enquire about booth hire or functions.
The Facebook page can be found by clicking here where regular updates on club nights will be posted, reviews on the club can be read and submitted and snaps of you and your mates at attended club nights can be seen!
The Garage is a well known venue throughout Scotland as it has something to offer every night of the week and has often been a saviour to those in need of a random midweek night out. The unusual extras such as the bouncy castle, hot tub and foam parties that the venue provides makes it stand out from other run of the mill clubs and adds to the fun of the night - everyone is sure to have an unforgettable experience in the garage!
Thursday, 5 March 2015
The Buff Club Glasgow
This venue could definitely be a dark horse for the title of best host for a memorable night out in Glasgow. The small red sign of 'Buff' can be found peeking out of Bath Lane, on the narrow cobblestone alleyway, where a mixture of different clubbers of all ages can be found queuing excitedly to enter into Glasgow's hidden gem.
A wide variety of music is available on the venue's Club Nights (spread across two floors) such as Hip-Hop, Vintage Disco, Funk & Soul along with House, Techno and Electronic - so whatever your genre you will feel more than at home!
The Club nights are as follows:
Monday 23:00 - 03:00 - Burn Mondays which is presented by Normski and Mash and has been a feature at the club for the past eight years! Here you can expect various House and Techno sets along with some guest DJ's. Drinks available from £1
Tuesday 23:00 - 03:00 - Killer Kitsch that was launched in 2005 within The Buff Club where the band's unique Electronic mixes became popular amongst experienced clubbers and featured in various other clubs and cities! Drinks available from £1
Thursday 23:00 - 03:00 - Hip Hop Thursday's this is a very popular night amongst students that fancy to travel in time back to the old classic R&B and Hip Hop hits where you can expect packed dance floors and jaw dropping moves! Drinks available from £1
Friday 23:00 - 03:00 - Funk Soul 60's and 70's hits this is the night where the club really travels wayyyyy back and the weekend starts! People of all ages can be found groovin' to their favourite golden oldies and competing for space on the busy dance floor! Drinks available from £2
Saturday 23:00 - 03:00 - Northern Soul 60's and 70's hits almost a continuation from the previous night where the very best Jazz, Funk and Soul will be played all night long to an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate crowd! Drinks available from £2
The downstairs floor of the club typically maintains a quieter, more intimate atmosphere until around midnight where people begin to flood through the main doors. Naturally, a weekend can be expected to be more busy than the Club Nights hosted during the week, however, they can always take you by surprised so grab a crowd of your friends and go see for yourself!
There is no dress code as this venue is very free spirited so wear what you please and feel comfortable.
Useful tip - most nights there is an entry fee to paid at the door, however, if you visit the club's website click here and click on the guest list tab it is possible to book up to 5 free entry passes for you and your mates which are valid from doors open at 23:00 until midnight! It is also possible to secure free passes through The Buff Club Facebook page click here so take full advantage people!!!
If you fancy a preview of the type of music to expect or you've been before and liked what you heard here are some links that may be of interest to you:
Killer Kitsch soundcloud stream
Dj Normski soundcloud stream
Shaka Loves You soundcloud stream
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