All but the hardcore partiers stayed at home last weekend when Typhoon Sinlaku rained on what little parade there was.
For all those poor unfortunate souls who, instead of getting their rocks off somewhere, had to make do with the appalling selection of movies on offer at Blockbusters, the Vinyl Word will navigate you through the party trail mix this weekend.
Club Fusion gets regal tomorrow night with House Queen Volume II, which features a live set from the watchable and unique Kolette. A tricksy blend of singing and subtle electro-house awaits those looking to get back into the game.
From 10pm tomorrow until late at Club Fusion, 483, Yunghua Rd Sec 2, Tainan City (台南市永華路二段483號). Tickets are NT$450. Visit www.fusion-lounge.com.tw for more information.
Staying in tonight may be advisable as tomorrow is a biggie in Taipei. JAM Sessions is throwing Wiggin’ Out II at China White, not seen since November 2006 at Deluxe. This bash celebrates Megan Murphy’s birthday, one half of JAM. She will be 27. This could be her last birthday in Taiwan as she plans to leave in November to study Public Relations in Toronto.
Megan has been playing, promoting and partying hard for three-and-a-half years here and for her birthday she hopes partygoers don a wig. Asked why, she said, “wig parties are so much fun because you can be a totally different person with different hair … you can be silly or sexy or whatever you want! I’m all about the silliness!” Agreed. On the decks are some of Taipei’s finest DJs, Junior, the birthday girl herself and Saucey raining down their best house; plus Marcus Aurelius who, since transcending all genres, throws whatever he feels like and rarely misses.
Tomorrow from 11pm to 5am at China White, 97-101 Dunhua S Rd Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市敦化南路二段97號至101號). Entrance is NT$350 plus one drink if you wear a wig. NT$400 without wiggin’ out.
In Taichung, Paul Energy and Renf play Liquid Lounge. Paul Energy is a long-term veteran of the Taiwan house scene and is all about being all about the music. This probably explains why he can’t be bothered to give his party a name and when questioned had this to say in typically modest style: “Renf is a relative newcomer to the DJ scene and plays funky old school house and breaks.” Definitely the dark horse of the weekend.
Tomorrow from 10pm to 5am at Liquid Lounge, 98 Chungming S Rd, Taichung City (台中市忠明南路98號). Entrance is NT$300 and includes one drink. Entry is free for ladies before midnight.
A live set by Paul Energy is available for listening or downloading for free at djpaulenergy.podomatic.com.
Final word: No one who knows Scottyballer was surprised by his stamina last weekend at a his open-house typhoon party when he played a six-hour set that melded old, electro and deep house, which got better and better as Saturday night turned into day.
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