The public must have perceived some elaborate April fools stunt by the Loco collective with the line up being advertised as a double header with Jody Wisternoff and Funk D’Void at Timbuk 2 on 1st April 2006. Indeed Paul Loraine talented DJ & Producer is well known by friends and colleagues as a bit of a prankster, but no, this was the real deal.



To start of proceedings in the main room local hero Jody Wisternoff delivered a two hour display from the mind of Way Out West. Like his productions his sets take on a similar vein. Slowly building with tough but melodic House and a dash of Breaks. Two highlights being Rock and Ash’s "Searching for Nena" and New Order’s "Waiting for the sirens call" (Planet Funk mix) After touring worldwide Jody seemed to relish playing on his own turf, this was in evidence by the expression of glee on his face and later on his participation on the dancefloor.



Loco has witnessed some cracking nights in it’s history but Lars Sandberg AKA Funk D’Void added an extra element to the latest episode. In the current industrial revolution there have been many for’s and against regarding the embracing technology in dance music. First it was the transition from Vinyl to CD and now with software being more widely used thus leading to the elimination of all moving parts. Lars decided to showcase his mix using Tracktor V3.0 software via a Mac Laptop. This enabled him to present a unique insight into the mind that has created such groundbreaking Electronic anthems such as Diabla and Emotional Content. His set was being created in real time with all the beats sown together in his own tapestry of salubrious Sonics. The masterpiece constantly evolving especially for the Loco public’s aural appreciation. Highlights of his set were his own collaboration with Phil Kieran called "White Lice", John Lord Fonda’s "My personal Jesus", Bodzin and Huntemann’s "Rubin" and the D Ramirez remix of Body Rox’s "Yeah Yeah". Watching the Soma genius was an experience in its self, he displayed immense concentration with his eyes darting from mixer to laptop then glancing up to read the crowd. 03.00 and the three hour remix was complete. Lars explained he embraced this technology because he can’t create all the elements with Vinyl & CD. Reflecting on his own Loco experience ;“From the offset I knew the night was going to be something special; the club itself and the people that had arrived had a kind of weird electricity about it - like the way you feel when the moon is full. Paul Loraine was the perfect host and all the resident DJs were so accommodating and friendly, it really relaxed me into performing a good set. I haven't seen an atmosphere like that in a British club in years, mind you I've never played in Bristol before - hopefully it won't be my last time either, because the Loco night that we had was one of the best responses to music I have seen in recent years. A truly special night for me”

The final hour was left to Empathy head honcho Stu Wilkinson to complete the Loco Journey. What only a handful of people knew was that Stu had been suffering from illness all week and was odds on not to play. Always the true professional he pulled out all the stops to deliver one of his best sets to date. Literally putting the breaks from the start with Stone Roses “Fools Gold” Rabbit in the moon mix, a David Sense double header with “Brainfucker” & "Late Night Twister" stepping up the pace with "Marionette" from Mathew Jonson, leading to an Indie tip again with Luke fairs’s reworking of Primal Scream’s "Some Velvet Morning" and concluding with the always impressive Guy Gerber’s "Stoppage Time” with Hope hero Max Graham rearranging the pieces. It was 04.00 and what a response Stuart received, he showed his appreciation by announcing “You’re all Gaylords” when translated means - you are the clubbing elite. A quote from one ecstatic clubber “I thought Stu played one of his best sets for a while after FDV, took it down a notch and then wound everyone up, I was impressed”



Meanwhile in room one Doctor Moody was delivering his take on Breaks, Funk, disco and classic house that has led him to be revered by the Blowpop faithful. Followed by Luke Sanger sustaining the party atmosphere on a similar tip but incorporating some of his own top notch productions.

Not long until the next instalment on 6th May featuring Andy Moor and Jim Rivers held at T2 and on similar tips The White Rabbit on the 27th April at The Dojo Lounge and Empathy’s 5th Birthday at T2 feat Meat Katie and Jonathan Lisle on Sat 29th April.

Once again nico, quality review!!!!

glad theres pictures im dislexic that was a bit of a handful, lovin your essays though mate what a true clubber, thanx for the mention aswell bud.

nice one boss!

fuck me do you carry a little dicterphone in your pocket TLR, and fair play your right stu droppin fools gold was pure class for me..........this reveiw is spot on well done my bold friend

;“From the offset I knew he night was going to be something special; the club itself and the people that had arrived had a kind of weird electricity about it - like the way you feel when the moon is full. Paul Loraine was the perfect host and all the resident DJs were so accommodating and friendly, it really relaxed me into performing a good set. I haven't seen an atmosphere like that in a British club in years, mind you I've never played in Bristol before - hopefully it won't be my last time e...

BIG UP THE LOCO MASSIVE

Yup. Big up LOCO boys and gals! :) was a storming night of fried beats and sweet sounds. Jody, Lars, Paul, Moody and Stu made the night! R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Paul and Jamie [LOCO].

Jez this sure is a fine review! - get Venue on the case with this one! :)

Regards
SAM D

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additional.... Big up the Nick TLR! :)

Best Loco night to date for me fo sho !

It was 04.00 and what a response Stuart received, he showed his appreciation by announcing “You’re all Gaylords”

goood old Stuart.. lol

It was 04.00 and what a response Stuart received, he showed his appreciation by announcing “You’re all Gaylords”

good old stuart..lol

yeh but how did he find out

Awesome once again Nico - thanks a million!! J :o)

Top night! and yr right, Stuart may not be averse to showing a goat a good time, but the boy done good & played a blinder on the night! imo blew FunkDVoid off their laptop & I look forward to his return to T2 for Mpathyz 5th Bday on 29th! Almost worth missing Rita's chicken donner for!

oh what a wonderful feeling oh what a wonderful NIGHT!!! Nico you the man, thanks again to you all we fuckin love ya! x

and yes gaylord is a widely used term in this industry.

Your all gaylords!!

Nah seriously wicked night indeed! Looking forward to seeing Jim Rivers play wuth those knobs next month, even if he does look like a nick faldo groupy.

good all round me thinks next time i will make sure i havent already been out two nights on the trott so i can fully enjoy jim rivers!

yippeee!

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So funny! best ever