Our good friends at Paradise Lost are back for a March event.
RESPECT to these cats who have really played a massive role in shaping Sydney’s party scene and been a massive source for us personally as dancers.
They have been pushing the finest in underground DISCO heat with a stack of infamous secret parties in Sydney which seen dancers getting down in all kinds of interesting locations.
Their next event is on in a couple of weeks.
Paradise Lost is ready to light the fires of your inner disco desires with hot melting wax, scorching flames and pulsating drums. Grab a spot under the mirror ball, let off some steam and ‘dance, disco heat’ – with your resident pyromaniacs
Manky, Mr Webster, Harry Sounds, JMS, Long John Saliva and Madame B
Limited capacity, 10pm til burnout
BYO, Dress to dance, disco heat
Check paradiselost.net.au the week of the party for venue location.
x PL Crew
Our good friends over at Lioness will host another legendary warehouse jam featuring underground house don Kid Sublime direct from Amsterdam with local support from Edseven, Inkswell, Fred Tectonic, Henry Compton. Happening tomorrow night in a fresh inner city warehouse space.
BYO party situation with maximum underground vibes, well recommended.
10pm / BYO
Tickets via www.lioness.net.au
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Fill the smoke machine and reach for the lazer, Lioness is back for a proper warehouse party.
We are stoked to announce that on Saturday 26th July ‘Kid Sublime’ (Rush Hour/Dopeness Galore) will be joining us in Sydney, all the way from Amsterdam.
Anyone that caught him in 2011 at Mad Racket will be familiar with his deep and soulful selection style. 70’s Disco, US Garage, Detroit Techno and plenty of his own productions twist and turn dancers on a joyful journey.
As a founding member of the Rednose Distrikt collective, his ear for a sample and innovative approach to production can be heard throughout his broad range of releases. From the Deep House series ‘Basement Works’ (Rush Hour) to the soul inspired ‘Basement Soul’ album (Kindred Spirits). He lands in Australia fresh from a Japanese tour to mark the release of his latest album ‘Hot Water Music’ (Teppen).
But that’s not all….
Original Lioness family ‘Inkswel’ (Rush Hour/Hot Shot) is also on the bill, a DJ that holds the torch for those who cannot be pigeon holed.
A flurry of recent releases has seen the hype for Inkswel rise over the last 12 months. His Cloudeaters EP (Hot Shot) topping both Juno and Rush Hour charts and featured as vinyl release of the week by fact Magazine. This will be Inkswels’ last Sydney date before his upcoming European tour that sees him jumping boarders from London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Moscow and beyond.
Lioness residents Edseven, Henry Compton and Fred Tectonic join the dots and fill in the gaps.
House music that is pure perfection from start to finish, super warm piano and beautiful vocals by Alison Limerick, such a moment in house for us that really doesnt get played in Sydney enough.
Alison Limerick is best known for her 1990s clubanthems, her most successful and best known track being “Where Love Lives,” her only US release, which was originally a club success in 1991, and a UK Singles Chart #9 smash when remixed in 1996.[2] Her 1992 hit “Make it On My Own,” reached #16 in the UKchart. Her own album With a Twist appeared in 1994, plus the 1996 remix collection Club Classics followed, and a year later Limerick returned with “Put Your Faith in Me.”[1][2] “Where Love Lives” has made three separate appearances in the U.S.Hot Dance Club Playchart in 1991 (#3), 1996 (#4) and 2003 (#16).[3] None of her full-length works were released in the US. Alison was the featured vocalist on the 1995 James Taylor Quartet album “In The Hand of The Inevitable”, on the album’s three solo vocal tracks. The tracks included the single “Love Will Keep Us Together” and the album remains the Acid Jazz label’s biggest selling album.
Alison Limerick worked with many famous artists and songwriters such as George Michael, Courtney Pine and Lamont Dozier. In 1993 she sang backing vocals on M People‘s song “Melody of Life” from its album Elegant Slumming. She appears in the British movie Collusion as the jazz singer and she is also notable as one of the (uncredited) singers heard performing the closing title song on each episode of Blackadder the Third.[4]
She now continues to record and sing live, for PA’s and with her own band. She can be heard singing soul/jazz, in various venues across Europe, and found being the Dance Diva in House music venues around the world performing her all-time classics like “Where Love Lives” and “Make it on My Own.”
In 2012, Alison Limerick released two new album projects that are an exclusive digital collection of all her major and independent releases plus a brand-new album.
Look out for updates on our next spirit of house block party happening very soon with a secret international guest,
email us at soulofsydney@gmail.com for updates on that one.
HAHA’s 8th Birthday feat. OPTIMO (Glasgow) – This Saturday!
Troops,
The time has finally come, to give those limbs of yours a massive work out again this Saturday night! Both Twitch & Wilkes of OPTIMO have kindly flown into town to help us blow out all the candles on our cake, while pumping out earfuls of bliss at our 8th birthday shindig!
They’ll be playing ALL NIGHT LONG aside from a wee intro by your local commanders in sound, D&D.
To be quite honest, we’re nearly wetting ourselves in anticipation.
Any of the old hats who’ve joined us for our previous dancefloor stomp downs with OPTIMO will assure you that this will be one night to rest up for!
Also a shout-out to Mike, Joao & Anto for putting a lil’ 8th brithday animation for us as well! Thanks guys!!
To guarantee you space in our birthday dance-a-thon sweatbox, if you haven’t done so already, hurry & grab a fistful of the remaining last release tickets:
Optimo are the duo JD Twitch and JG Wilkes. They each have over 20 years DJ-ing experience and in the last decade have become both renowned and highly respected for their memorable and ecstatic deejay sets. Twitch and Wilkes exhibit a unique disregard for genres and musical restrictions in their craft, creating a nightclub experience that strikes out into territories far beyond the accepted boundaries of club music.
The duo are responsible for the nightclub Optimo (Espacio) which ran from November 1997 until April 2010. Optimo sat at the very epicentre of the Scottish Clubbing consciousness in its weekly residency in the Sub Club and is widely regarded as one of the most important and ground-breaking clubs of the past 10 years (at one point earning them the prestigious title of Mixmag “Club of the Year”).
Check out this video from our last party.. with Sydneys own power-house DJ Frenzie setting a funk fire 3 hours before DJ Rahaan event got there..
PLEASE NOTE:
– This is a very special limited capacity ticketed event
– Our last three events completely sold out & we had to turn back 100+ people from each one so please lock in you spot on the dancefloor early for this one.
– Venue details will only be released to ticket holders
– There will be NO DOOR SALES or Guest-list if we sell out again.
– we are doing this strictly for the LOVE of good music & amazing people, please feel free to spread the word to any of our friends who you think might dig the idea,
🙂
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
Our House Sydney & Soul-Of Sydney, bringing you that BODY MUSIC!
CHICAGO HOUSE – NY DISCO – GARAGE – FUNK – BOOGIE – DEEP HOUSE – ACID HOUSE
SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY | SPIRIT OF HOUSE VIDEOS:
Good Morning!! Just to help you ease into your working week, here is another mix from the mighty DJ RAHAAN on your Monday morning. This one was recorded for Red Light Radio right out of the red light district of Amsterdam.
It is another fine section of infections funk grooves & hand made disco edit goodness. Nothing but 100% express yourself music!
The discounted Pre-Sale allocation for the DJ Rahaan gig are moving very quick & its looking like another sell out party. If your keen to come & check out one of the true champions of the DISCO & Early House sound playing a very special afternoon set for us be sure to get in soon as lock in your space on our dance-floor.
Spirit of House Block Party feat. DJ RAHAAN (JiscoMusic|Stilove4music|Chicago)
An afternoon tribute to 30+ years of House Music & Its Disco & Funk Roots
Sunday March 24 – 1pm-9pm Local Support: Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio), Gian Arpino (Tan Crackers Soul Club), Phil Toke (Soul of Sydney), Soul Of Sydney DJ’s & Friends Tickets: $10-20 Pre-sale on sale at Resident Advisor (http://www.soulofsydney.org/blockparty)
Music: Strictly, Afternoon Soul, Funk, Disco & Early Chicago House Flavors.
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud to be presenting another Sunday afternoon SPIRIT OF HOUSE event featuring one of the true champions of DISCO & EARLY HOUSE sound. We are delighted to have renowned Chicago DJ & Producer, DJ Rahaan gracing the turntables in March.
Rahaan has been playing everything from DISCO, BOOGIE & FUNK & EARLY CHICAGO HOUSE since the 1980’s & comes to Sydney to play a very special Sunday afternoon set where he will be paying special tribute to the SOUL, FUNK, DISCO, CHICAGO HOUSE musical roots & inspirations that have shaped him as a DJ & Producer.
Local support include;
Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio),
Gian Arpino (Tan Crackers Soul Club)
Phil Toke (Soul of Sydney)
Soul Of Sydney DJ’s
Venue: Unused Indoor/Outdoor Disco Oasis
Pre Sale Tix: $10|$15|$20 currently are available at Resident Advisor
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
VIDEO FOOTAGE & PHOTOGRAPHY TAKENAT SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY – FEB 10 2013
MUSIC – RAHAAN – HIT & RUN EDIT 2009
DJ RAHAAN (CHICAGO) – SUN MARCH 24 (AFTERNOON SET)
SOUL- DISCO – FUNK – EARLY HOUSE VIBES
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud and excited to present renowned Chicago DJ, Rahaan. Having been inspired by Chicago dance pioneers such as Ron Hardy, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and The Hot Mix 5, Rahaan has been playing music spanning everything from DEEP HOUSE, DISCO, BOOGIE & FUNK since the 80’s & is the dopest DISCO DJ around if your ask us.
His fearsome talent behind the decks has led to a fanatical worldwide following while his mixes are highly regarded, weaving rare and choice cuts flawlessly.
Rahaan has released numerous tracks through music labels JiscoMusic, Stilove4music, KAT and was a producer on Peven Everett’s “Sexy One” on Unified Records. His performances have spanned the globe and included famed parties such as the Southport Weekender, Northern Soul and Bring The Heat.
Local support includes Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio), Gian Arpino (Tan Crackers Soul Club) Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia and Soul Of Sydney DJ’s
TICKETS: Limited early pre-sale tickets by RSVP available from via soulofsydney@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE:
– This is a very special limited capacity ticketed event
– Our last two events completely sold out & we had to turn back 100+ people from each one so please lock in you spot on the dancefloor early for this one.
– Venue details will only be released to ticket holders
– There will be NO DOOR SALES or Guest-list if we sell out again.
– we are doing this strictly for the LOVE of good music & amazing people, please feel free to spread the word to any of our friends who you think might dig the idea,
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
Our House Sydney & Soul-Of Sydney, bringing you that BODY MUSIC!
CHICAGO HOUSE – NY DISCO – GARAGE – FUNK – BOOGIE – DEEP HOUSE – ACID HOUSE
TICKETS: Limited early pre-sale tickets by RSVP available from via soulofsydney
PLEASE NOTE:
– This is a very special limited capacity (150 people) ticketed event
– Our last event completely sold out & we had to turn back 100+ people
– Venue details will only be released to ticket holders
– There will be NO DOOR SALES or Guest-list if we sell out again.
-Feel free to email us at soulofsydney if any questions etc
– we are doing this strictly for the LOVE of good music & amazing people, please feel free to spread the word to any of our friends who you think might dig the idea,
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
Our House Sydney & Soul-Of Sydney, bringing you that BODY MUSIC!
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney will be hosting another ‘SPIRIT OF HOUSE’ Warehouse Jam on August 19th where we will be paying special homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots.
We will also pay tribute to the DJ’s & Producers who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis and Masters At Work.
This is strictly for lovers of REAL House music in Sydney whether it be DEEP & SOULFUL, TECH, AFRO-LATIN, NYC DISCO & GARAGE
LINE UP INCLUDING:
Our House DJ’s + Friends
Michael Zac (Soul Intervention)
Eadie Ramia (Our House)
Phil Toke (Our House)
Phil Hudson
Ronnie Farrah
Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Friends
**Please note this event is invite only and limited capacity.. soulofsydney@gmail.com for venue and party information or snap up the few pre-sale tickets on line at resident advisor
NEXT EVENT: SPIRIT OF HOUSE WAREHOUSE JAM, AUGUST!Catch us dropping a stack of this early house, funk and disco vibes at the SPIRIT OF HOUSE SUNDAY AFTERNOON WAREHOUSE JAM, 19TH AUGUST!Getting down and raising some money for a good cause, limited $5 Pre-Sale Special tickets online at resident advior –>www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?391164
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney in conjunction with ACE Dance Studios, will be hosting another ‘SPIRIT OF HOUSE’ Warehouse Jam on August 19 where we will be paying special homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in a absolutely amazing inner city private warehouse space in Surry Hills.
We will also pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
This event will also be a fundraiser for local Sydney dance school – ACE Dance Studios (www.acedance.com.au). The dancers from ACE have been generous in their support of the Sydney music scene for years, and now it is time to give a little back. Entry is only $5 pre sale or more on the door (if available) and ALL the proceeds will go towards the dance school’s programs and maintenance.
This is strictly for lovers of House music in Sydney whether it be DEEP & SOULFUL, TECH, AFRO-LATIN, NYC DISCO OR GARAGE
**Please note this event is invite only and very limited capacity in private inner-city warehouse space in surry hills (email soulofsydney@gmail.com to register or snap up the few limited presale tickets $5 here –> www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?391164
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney will be hosting another ‘SPIRIT OF HOUSE’ Warehouse Jam on August 19th where we will be paying special homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots.
We will also pay tribute to the DJ’s & Producers who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Kerri Chandler, Marshall Jefferson, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis and Masters At Work.
This is strictly for lovers of REAL House music in Sydney whether it be DEEP & SOULFUL, TECH, AFRO-LATIN, NYC DISCO & GARAGE
LINE UP INCLUDING:
Our House DJ’s + Friends
Michael Zac (Soul Intervention)
Eadie Ramia (Our House)
Phil Toke (Our House)
Phil Hudson
Ronnie Farrah
Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Friends
**Please note this event is invite only and limited capacity.. soulofsydney@gmail.com for venue and party information or snap up the few pre-sale tickets on line at resident advisor
NEXT EVENT: SPIRIT OF HOUSE WAREHOUSE JAM, AUGUST!Catch us dropping a stack of this early house, funk and disco vibes at the SPIRIT OF HOUSE SUNDAY AFTERNOON WAREHOUSE JAM, 19TH AUGUST!
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney in conjunction with ACE Dance Studios, will be hosting another ‘SPIRIT OF HOUSE’ Warehouse Jam on August 19 where we will be paying special homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in a absolutely amazing inner city private warehouse space in Surry Hills.
We will also pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
This event will also be a fundraiser for local Sydney dance school – ACE Dance Studios (www.acedance.com.au). The dancers from ACE have been generous in their support of the Sydney music scene for years, and now it is time to give a little back. Entry is only $5 pre sale or more on the door (if available) and ALL the proceeds will go towards the dance school’s programs and maintenance.
This is strictly for lovers of House music in Sydney whether it be DEEP & SOULFUL, TECH, AFRO-LATIN, NYC DISCO OR GARAGE
**Please note this event is invite only and very limited capacity in private inner-city warehouse space in surry hills (email soulofsydney@gmail.com to register or snap up the few limited presale tickets $5 here –> www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?391164
Our good friends at Paradise Lost are back for a March event. 
SOUL OF SYDNEY: Feel-Good FUNK SOUL DISCO & beyond. 