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Issue 996

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Featured Club

WEEKENDS @ RB's, (Every Friday-Sunday, 10pm-late)

RBs 1

7

4.8

Chester

01244 32714

They say variety is the spice of life. It’s also the key to ensuring a buzzing and lively clubbing environment, if the capacity numbers at RB’s in Chester are anything to go by.

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Scotland

Aberdeen CANDY SHOP @ Tiger Tiger, (every Friday, 11pm-3am)
R&B, street soul and hip hop for the party people is on the agenda every week, courtesy of DJs Pete and Buddy Luv. Hold tight for a PA from Shola Ama for the opening night on 13th April, followed by Montell Jordan on 27th.
1-2 Ship Row, Aberdeen
01224 252434
Aberdeen FRIDAYS @ Bar Ici, (every Friday, 8pm-1am)
Smooth soul and R&B from the Flava DJs.
150 Union Street, Aberdeen
Aberdeen SATURDAYS @ Opium (Every Saturday, 10pm-late)
Upstairs, expect house with live keys, percussion and bongos. Downstairs, it’s everything from funk and soul to rare groove and hip hop. DJs are David Craig, Esa, Leo and guests.
Bridge Street, Aberdeen
07976 122779
Aberdeen SUNDAY SURGERY @ Espionage
The best in urban anthems and upfront club bangers, with DJ David Craig and the Ignition crew.
Union Street, Aberdeen
01224 561006
Aberdeen VODKA ISLAND @ Tiger Tiger (Every Monday, 10pm-2am)
DJ David Craig and the Ignition crew give you upfront R&B, hip hop and dancehall.
Ship Row, Aberdeen
07976 122779
Aberdeen WEDNESDAYS @ Opium, (every Wednesday, 11pm-3am)
It’s funky house on floor one, while on floor two, David Craig, Doc and Whiterabbit handle urban anthems all night long.
18 Bridge Street, Aberdeen
01224 594820
Ayr FRIDAYS @ Club De Mar (Every Friday. 11pm-2.30am)
While the uplifting commercial dance business ignites the main room, Room Red bumps and grinds to the sound of R&B and urban.
1-5 Arthur Street, Ayr
01292 611136
Ayr NU SOUL @ Club De Mar, (first Saturday of every month, 11pm-2.30am)
DJ Bob Jeffries gives you a monthly fix of soulful garage and disco boogie in Room Red.
1-5 Arthur Street, Ayr
01292 611136
Dundee FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS @ London Nightclub, (every Friday/ Saturday, 10.30pm-2.30am)
Commercial dance and general-purpose stuff in the main room. But head to The G Room to catch DJ Zed and guests rinsing some serious R&B, hip hop, dancehall and Desi beats.
4 Meadowside, Dundee
07708 382384
Edinburgh CHOCOLATE @ Massa, (every Thursday, 11pm-3am)
Nick G plays a far-reaching set incorporating R&B and soul in all its forms, including Motown, 70s and 80s classics, rare groove and all the rest of it.
36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh
0131 226 4224
Edinburgh ELECTRIC @ Po Na Na, (Bank Holiday Sunday, 10.30pm-3am)
The sexy R&B, hip hop and dancehall sounds get mixed by DJ Fabuloz, Smooth Spinner and Harry 3D. These boys do things in style, too, so watch out for the stretch Hummer VIPO arrivals, champagne reception and cash prize for the most glam-dressed cl
43b Frederick Street, Edinburgh
0131 226 4224
Edinburgh FLAVA PRESENTS TIPSY @ Massa (Every Sunday, 11pm-3am)
One of the liveliest urban party nights in Scotland ignites every Sunday, with R&B, hip hop and dancehall bangers delivered by DJs Phaze 2 and Nick G plus guests. Mista Jam’s in for the Bank Holiday session on 6th May.
36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh
07899 904043
Edinburgh FRIDAYS @ Massa, (every Friday, 11pm-3am)
R&B and hip hop vibes at Edinburgh’s key urban spot. The residents get busy weekly alongside occasional guests.
36-39 Market Street, Edinburgh
0131 226 4224
Edinburgh SATURDAYS @ Mambo (Every Saturday, 9pm-3am)
Hip hop, R&B, reggae dancehall, African and soca with DJs Tony TNT and MC.
13 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Edinburgh SOUNDTRAK @ Wash Bar (Every Sunday, 9pm-1am)
DJ Fabuloz rounds off your weekend with a cool throwdown session of urban grooves – R&B, hip hop, ragga and old school classics all the way.
11-13 North Bank Street, Edinburgh
0131 225 6193.
Glasgow BASE @ The Tunnel (Every Saturday, 11pm-3am)
DJ Sketch plays R&B, hip hop and soul in room one. Head to room two, meanwhile, to catch Chris Harris spinning funky house.
Mitchell Street, Glasgow
0141 204 1000
Glasgow BLOC PARTY @ Crib, (Every Thursday, 11pm-3am)
The Crib is the city’s first venue dedicated entirely to playing R&B, hip hop, reggae dancehall and all the rest of it. Thursdays have DJ Naeem repping in room one, with DJ Geddes in room two.
375 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
0141 333 9919.
Glasgow CUBE CLASS @ Cube, (every Saturday, 11pm-3am)
Kris Keegan, Scoot and David Scally are on top of the R&B, urban and funky house sounds.
Queen Street, Glasgow
0141 226 8990
Glasgow FRIDAYS @ The Tunnel (Every Friday. 11pm-3am)
DJ Naeem now handles the main room business on a Friday, delivering R&B and hip hop bangers and anthems.
Mitchell Street, Glasgow
0141 204 1000
Glasgow G TOWN ALLSTARS @ Cube, (every Wednesday, 11pm-3am)
Kris Keegan, Scoot and David Scally are on top of the R&B, urban and funky house sounds.
Queen Street, Glasgow
0141 226 8990
Glasgow HOME COOKIN' @ Belo, (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)
Upfront R&B, hip hop and street soul, with ‘JoeBoy’ Higgins, Gavin Sommerville and Stewart McCallum, plus guests on rotation.
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
0141 204 0101
Glasgow HOMEGROWN @ Bamboo (Every Saturday, 10.30pm-3am)
It’s R&B and hip hop in the main room with DJ Scottie B. In the others, Steve ‘Sole’ Middleton and Ziggy deal with soulful house and garage, soul, funk and disco, and Dominic Martin handles The Lounge.
51 West Regent Street, Glasgow
0141 332 1067
Glasgow PRIORY SUNDAYS @ Blanket, (every Sunday, 11pm-3am)
DJs Illyus and Sketch get you ready for Monday with upfront hip hop sounds.
520 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
0141 332 0755
Glasgow ROCKET @ Bamboo (Every Friday, 10.30pm-3am)
It’s R&B and funky classics in the main room with Gavin Sommerville. In the others, Geoff M and Craig Laws drop funk and disco, with Steve ‘Sole’ Middleton handling The Lounge.
51 West Regent Street, Glasgow
0141 332 1067
Glasgow SUNDAYS @ Cube, (every Sunday, 11pm-3am)
Naeem and Stewart McCallum are your boys for an end-of-weekend session of R&B, reggaeton and dancehall.
Queen Street, Glasgow
0141 226 8990
Glasgow THA FLAVA @ Ivory Blacks (Every third Friday of the month, 11pm-3am)
56 Oswald Street, Glasgow
Glasgow TUESDAYS @ Blanket, (every Tuesday, 11pm-3am)
More R&B and hip hop from DJs Hesky and Big Al.
520 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
0141 332 0755
Glasgow XXL @ The Crib (Every Friday, 11pm-3am)
The Crib will be a breath of fresh air to many an urban music clubgoer. It’s the city’s first venue dedicated entirely to playing R&B, hip hop, reggae dancehall and all the rest of it. Fridays have Hesky, Big Al and Raymond Woods o
375 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
0141 333 9919.
Glasgow YUNG GUNZ @ The Crib, (every Sunday, 11pm-3am)
The Crib will be a breath of fresh air to many an urban music clubgoer. It’s the city’s first venue dedicated entirely to playing R&B, hip hop, reggae dancehall and all the rest of it. Sundays have Sketch in room one and Illyus in
375 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
0141 333 9919.
Soul Choonz

Title LIVE @ SOUTHPORT - PART 1

Artist ANGIE STONE

Angie Stone

8 5.5

The first part of Angie Stone's amazing performance at Southport 40...

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Title DJ DIGGZ @ SOUTHPORT 40

Artist DIGGZ

Diggz (his good side!)

8 5.5

It's 4:30 am, Friday night in The Funkbase and Diggz takes to the stage for his 18th Southport appearance. Download his whole set - spinning classic soul, swing, funk and R&B anthems...

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Title DJ SPEN @ SOUTHPORT 40

Artist DJ SPEN

DJ Spen

8 5.9

DJ Spen's set at Southport 40 was one of the highlights of the weekender...

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Title DR. BOB @ SOUTHPORT 40

Artist BOB JONES

Bob Jones

8 5.5

A classic set live from Dr Bob at Connoisseurs Corner/Southport 40...

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Featured Club

RBs 1RB's 2

WEEKENDS @ RB's, (Every Friday-Sunday, 10pm-late) Chester

They say variety is the spice of life. It’s also the key to ensuring a buzzing and lively clubbing environment, if the capacity numbers at RB’s in Chester are anything to go by.

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Featured Club

SOLID VIBE @ Bar Mango ( Every Thursday 10pm-3am) Reading

Bar Mango - the reggae dancehall spirit lives in Reading

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