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.

Same that LOCO doesn't give out free chocolate during the night.. hmmm then Paul and Jamie could call it COCA LOCO :) oh, BTW when are Jamie and Paul being interviewed on podcast series... Straight Outa Bristol?

Hey we will have to sort that out Sam!!! how's life with you anyway???

Paul have sent you a PM! - things r good... ticking over, just.

hehe good mate, will check the PM out and get back 2 ya ;)

Sam, how u doin? did you get my e-mail - regarding the questionnaire? J