pikeys dog Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) S.M.A.R.T. Club – 22 July 2006 - Costello’s, Madrid I had spent a couple of days with Sergio, Begona and David, the resident DJs, prior to the event and so was really looking forward to the party, as it was a pleasure to spend time with such welcoming people (The Pigs Ears at the ‘Golden Ear’ will remain a fond memory of Madrid). The club itself was in a cellar bar with plenty of dance floor and a small area for chatting and chilling out and I can honestly say I have never seen a club so full in my life! Sergio mentioned an a couple of occasions that the club attendance was down due to the date falling over one of the most popular holiday periods of the year, but to be honest I have no idea where he could have fitted any extra people without the use of a shoe horn! Musically the club played tracks across the spectrum of 60’s black music but concentrated mainly on the more hard-edged R&B and some popcorn. Alvaro de Diego, the other featured guest DJ, played some midtempo R&B, which had the dance floor moving, and was reminiscent of some of The Hideaway’s best nights. My playlist for my first spot was as follows: Billy Clark – Soul Party Pt1 – Columbia Levon And The Hawks – He Don’t Love You – Atlantic Marie Adams – That’s The Way To Get Along – Encore Artists Otis Rush – Homework – Duke Big Daddy Rogers – I’m A Big Man – Alt. Version Larry Davis – I’ve Been Hurt So Many Times – Kent Mighty Joe Young – Ladies Man – Celtex Sammi Lee – Let’s Talk It Over – Watts Way Percy Milem – Call On Me – Goldwax Billy ‘The Kid’ Emerson – Dancin’ Whippersnapper - Rooster Jimmy Moore – Church Street Sally – S.P.Q.R Merle Spears – I Want To Know – Whit The Admirations – Hey Mamma – Brunswick Bobby Bland – 36~22~36 – Duke Maggie Thrett – Soupy – Barry The Chosen Few – Birth Of A Playboy – Maple Tony Middleton – To The Ends Of The Earth – M.G.M Roy Roberts – Got To Have All Your Love – BoRo Henry Strogin – Misery – Hank Jackie Shane – Comin’ Down – Sue Freddie North – The Hurt – RIK Begona only played a half hour spot, which was a great shame, as I certainly would have liked to hear more of her selection as she ventured into the realms of darkness with a number of tracks that are currently popular on the popcorn scene in the UK. As Begona DJ’d I couldn’t help but think of our own Nashee who would have loved her spot. My second playlist: Darrow Fletcher – The Pain Gets A Little Deeper – Groovy The Marvellows – Your Little Sister – ABC Paramount Tony Middleton – Spanish Maiden – Storm Teddy Mack – Hey Hey Gypsy Woman – Monroe Tommy Navarro – I Cried My Life Away – De Jac The Enchantments – I’m In Love With Your Daughter – Faro Tony Middleton – Return To Spanish Harlem – Speed David Coleman – Drown My Heart – Barry Troy Dodds – Try My Love – El Camino Chuck Wright – The Palm Of Your Hand – Ember Ivorys – Please Stay – Despenza Harold Burrage – Fifty/Fifty – M~Pac The “5” Royales – Catch That Teardrop – Home of The Blues Big Ella – The Queen – Rush Grover Washington – That’s A Good Idea – Vee Jay Big Martha – You Don’t Love Me Like You Used To Do – Esprit Johnnie Jackson and The Blazers – What You Gonna Do – J~Mer Betti Lou & Bobby Adams – Dr Truelove – Tra~X Gladys Tyler – A Little Bitty Girl – Decca Ella Washington – Bye, Bye, Baby – Octavia After my final stint behind the decks Sergio and David took over and played a set of massive Northern tunes. I must admit I was very surprised that the Northern goes down so well in Spain with the tastes being pretty similar to those in the UK. The club remained rammed until the very end when we had to spill onto the street to continue our conversations. Much easier than in the UK as it was still 20 degrees in the early morning. All in all a fabulous weekend. Thanks to Sergio and Begona for inviting me, thanks to a constantly smiling David and a constantly talking Alvaro for the entertainment, to Alberto for allowing us into his home and to Monica for the fantastic omelette! I will definitely be making another visit to the S.M.A.R.T. club next year and a few more Brits have agreed to come along as well! Edited August 5, 2006 by pikeys dog Link to comment
Stevie T Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 S.M.A.R.T. Club - 22 July 2006 - Costello's, Madrid I had spent a couple of days with Sergio, Begona and David, the resident DJs, prior to the event and so was really looking forward to the party, as it was a pleasure to spend time with such welcoming people (The Pigs Ears at the 'Golden Ear' will remain a fond memory of Madrid). The club itself was in a cellar bar with plenty of dance floor and a small area for chatting and chilling out and I can honestly say I have never seen a club so full in my life! Sergio mentioned an a couple of occasions that the club attendance was down due to the date falling over one of the most popular holiday periods of the year, but to be honest I have no idea where he could have fitted any extra people without the use of a shoe horn! Musically the club played tracks across the spectrum of 60's black music but concentrated mainly on the more hard-edged R&B and some popcorn. Alvaro de Diego, the other featured guest DJ, played some midtempo R&B, which had the dance floor moving, and was reminiscent of some of The Hideaway's best nights. My playlist for my first spot was as follows: Billy Clark - Soul Party Pt1 - Columbia Levon And The Hawks - He Don't Love You - Atlantic Marie Adams - That's The Way To Get Along - Encore Artists Otis Rush - Homework - Duke Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man - Alt. Version Larry Davis - I've Been Hurt So Many Times - Kent Mighty Joe Young - Ladies Man - Celtex Sammi Lee - Let's Talk It Over - Watts Way Percy Milem - Call On Me - Goldwax Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - Dancin' Whippersnapper - Rooster Jimmy Moore - Church Street Sally - S.P.Q.R Merle Spears - I Want To Know - Whit The Admirations - Hey Mamma - Brunswick Bobby Bland - 36~22~36 - Duke Maggie Thrett - Soupy - Barry The Chosen Few - Birth Of A Playboy - Maple Tony Middleton - To The Ends Of The Earth - M.G.M Roy Roberts - Got To Have All Your Love - BoRo Henry Strogin - Misery - Hank Jackie Shane - Comin' Down - Sue Freddie North - The Hurt - RIK Begona only played a half hour spot, which was a great shame, as I certainly would have liked to hear more of her selection as she ventured into the realms of darkness with a number of tracks that are currently popular on the popcorn scene in the UK. As Begona DJ'd I couldn't help but think of our own Nashee who would have loved her spot. My second playlist: Darrow Fletcher - The Pain Gets A Little Deeper - Groovy The Marvellows - Your Little Sister - ABC Paramount Tony Middleton - Spanish Maiden - Storm Teddy Mack - Hey Hey Gypsy Woman - Monroe Tommy Navarro - I Cried My Life Away - De Jac The Enchantments - I'm In Love With Your Daughter - Faro Tony Middleton - Return To Spanish Harlem - Speed David Coleman - Drown My Heart - Barry Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino Chuck Wright - The Palm Of Your Hand - Ember Ivorys - Please Stay - Despenza Harold Burrage - Fifty/Fifty - M~Pac The "5" Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home of The Blues Big Ella - The Queen - Rush Grover Washington - That's A Good Idea - Vee Jay Big Martha - You Don't Love Me Like You Used To Do - Esprit Johnnie Jackson and The Blazers - What You Gonna Do - J~Mer Betti Lou & Bobby Adams - Dr Truelove - Tra~X Gladys Tyler - A Little Bitty Girl - Decca Ella Washington - Bye, Bye, Baby - Octavia After my final stint behind the decks Sergio and David took over and played a set of massive Northern tunes. I must admit I was very surprised that the Northern goes down so well in Spain with the tastes being pretty similar to those in the UK. The club remained rammed until the very end when we had to spill onto the street to continue our conversations. Much easier than in the UK as it was still 20 degrees in the early morning. All in all a fabulous weekend. Thanks to Sergio and Begona for inviting me, thanks to a constantly smiling David and a constantly talking Alvaro for the entertainment, to Alberto for allowing us into his home and to Monica for the fantastic omelette! I will definitely be making another visit to the S.M.A.R.T. club next year and a few more Brits have agreed to come along as well! You can count me in on going over with you joe,had a fantastic time,although Monika never cooked me any bloody omelette,s. ....it smacks of Favourtism to me Link to comment
pikeys dog Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 She probably thought I looked like i needed fattening up... Link to comment
Stevie T Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 She probably thought I looked like i needed fattening up... YEAH !! that would be it !! Link to comment
Recommended Posts