Who would have thought that a volcano in northern Europe could possibly affect a party in Taipei?
UK producer Digital’s gig at VU tonight has been done in because of the transport chaos that ensued when a massive cloud of ash from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano hit Europe, closing the air space over many countries. He has been rescheduled to appear on June 12.
The party is still going ahead tonight with local DJs Rich, Richie, Shorty, Legacy and MCs Stoppa and Robi Roca.
DJ Digital Party at VU Live House (地下絲絨), B1, 77, Wuchang St Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市武昌街二段77號B1), tonight from 11pm to 5am.
Admission is NT$450 (all you can drink).
Meanwhile, Luxy is teaming up with the Dancing Through Sunday crew for a new electro night that will be held in the club’s upstairs Cigar Lounge (now called “The Loft”) every Friday. Tonight’s lineup: Eat Me! Black Hole!, City Villains and Edify. Look out for the special event featuring Jack Beats on April 30. Check www.dancingthroughsundaypresents.com for more information.
Neon Nights at The Loft, 6F, 201, Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (台北市忠孝東路四段201號6樓), every Friday from 10pm to 4am. Admission is NT$500.
Other nights of note include Tech in House at Stupid Uncle Cafe, which caters to fans of minimal techno and tech house. The atmosphere is chilled and cozy. Resident DJs: Fiveon, Shelter, Andy Ma, Marc Engram and Gino.
Every Friday from 11pm to 3am at Stupid Uncle Cafe, 10, Ln 177, Dunhua S Rd Sec 1, Taipei City (台北市敦化南路一段177巷10號). Admission is NT$200.
Marquee calls itself a lounge bar, but with a super spacious interior and luxurious decor, it’s verging on nightclub. House, hip-hop and rock rule here. Located across from Taipei 101, this hot new spot has been attracting a trendy clientele since it opened in February. Resident DJs: Anti-Hero, Matt Ward, Tommy Wang, Nina, Charlene, Serpico and Yoshi.
DJs spin from 10pm to 2am. Marquee is located at 16-1, Xinyi Rd Sec 5, Taipei City (台北市信義路五段16-1號).
Known as a fancy and upscale watering hole, Barcode is actually quite amiable, as long as you’re not wearing slippers and a wife-beater with betel nut juice stains down the front. The bar has a dancefloor and DJs spinning seven nights a week, and there’s no cover charge. This spot is ideal for revelers who have grown out of nightclubbing, or for those who are looking for a fun pre-party sans pretense. The bar recently tweaked its music policy — expect to hear funk, retro, pop, alternative and funky house on weekends. Resident DJs: Kay, D La Roc, Jimmy Chen, Al Burro and Andrew Ford.
Barcode is located at 5F, 22 Songshou Rd, Taipei City (台北市松壽路22號5樓)
And to finish, another natural disaster, of sorts. Next weekend Earthquake: The Underworld Indie Rock Dance Party! takes a trip down memory lane with the bar’s resident DJs Randy, spinning from midnight to 1am, and Floaty Keith, spinning from 1am to 3am, who will grace the decks with indie and alternative rock, from “Black Flag to New Order to Vampire Weekend, as well as local heroes Go Chic and 1976,” says the flyer.
April 30 from midnight at Underworld (地下社會), B1, 45 Shida Rd, Taipei City (台北市師大路45號B1). Tel: (02) 2369-0103. On the Net: www.upsaid.com/underworld. Admission is NT$100.
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