As James Dewitt Yancey (Jay Dee / J Dilla) was born on February 7, 1974, Got Soul felt it was only fitting to have a tribute evening in his memory.

On Sunday 5th Feb, join Got Soul as they invite Bunny Bread (Jazz re:freshed) to play a fusion of Dilla’s most soulful productions along side the Neo/Nu soul jams that GOT SOUL is becoming known for.

Full Biography on J Dilla:
http://mog.com/artists/bio/mn269413/jay-dee-%28a.k.a.-j-dilla%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_Dilla

As always, entry to GOT SOUL is FREE

On the night, expect to hear the sounds of Don Blackman, Erykah Badu, Teena Marie, 4hero, Stevie Wonder, Ledisi, Princess Freesia, Two Tons of Fun, Jamiroquai DeLaSoul RoyAyers, Bernard Wright, Vula JungleBrothers Ty ConyaDoss VikterDuplaix Common AnthonyHamilton SlumVillage SoulIISoul MosDef Floetry Choklate Musiq TeedraMoses Tweet Goapele FelaKuti VanHunt JillScott Seal N’Dambi Maxwell Donnie GlennLewis DigablePlanets HillStreetSoul Zo! ForeignExchange TheRoots Dwele Jazzanova AmelLarrieux EricRoberson Rahsaan Patterson & much much more.

So end your week the right by relaxing & chilling out to the sounds of Soulful music and then begine your year the right way by Joining us downstairs

07931 92 82 28 for more info

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Joseph Popper, Runway

“Widely Absurd”, is the first of a series of shows wanting to explore the concept of “absurdity” and people’s resulting struggle for happiness. We live in a time of irresolvable contradictions, where the urge of being happy -at all costs- profoundly differs from our system’s constant pressures for consumption, success and competition. As a result, depression, unhappiness, addictions, anxiety and violent behaviour are the alienating disorders that we have to put up with.

This exhibition looks into the work of seven London-based-artists: Joseph Popper, Mark Rathmell, Cat Roissetter, David Shillinglaw, Mark Stringer, Jazmin Velasco and Mark Woods, to explore their different approaches into the conscious/unconscious acceptance of the dominance of absurdity.  Although their artistic conceptions greatly differ from each other, they all join in the tragicomic idea of absurdity: amusing and entertaining initially but, if sustained, disturbing or even repulsive.

Mark Woods, Hope

The exhbition kicks off with a private view on the 3rd February 2012 at 6.30pm at The Hundred Years Gallery, 13 Pearson Street, London, E2 8JD.  For more infro visit hundredyearsgallery.com

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T4’s Georgie Okell will be running the Virgin London Marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support, so she’s invited all her showbiz mates to show their support at a special fundraising event, which you’re invited to.

Acts include Rizzle Kicks, Yasmin,T4 DJs Jameela Jamil,Nick Grimshaw Will Best and Georgie Okell, Professor Green, Matt Edmondson plus DJ sets from Nyx Deyn and Will Power.

All proceeds will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tickets available through Ticketweb, for just £12, snap them up quickly here

Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraiser

Wednesday 1st February 2012

8.30pm – 1.00am

The Hoxton Pony, 104-108 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 6AH

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With The Hoxton Pony already synonymous with decadence and a smidgen of anarchy, it is the number one destination for the cool…so on Saturday night, BBM Me and they’ll hit you up for a night of mayhem and despicable party antics!

From the casino rooftops of Vegas to the New Year’s crowds of the Australian Festivals The Hoxton Pony welcomes The Loose Cannons presenting an electrifyingly ultra flamboyant party experience.

The Cannons have come a long, long way from their humble beginnings in a bedsit in South London, to being amongst the UK’s most critically, media and industry acclaimed Artists, DJ/Producers and Radio Broadcasters.

The Don-Daddas of DJ Duo-dom, Kaiser Saucy & Lord Fader have rocked the party across the world, from the E4 Skins house-party in London, to the Australian Music Awards in Sydney, aboard Armani’s yacht in Monte Carlo, to student parties in NYC, narrowly avoiding arrest in Dubai, via an uber-art exhibition in Singapore, Manumission in Ibiza, and Exit in Serbia. And even Keith-Prodigy’s wedding as well as hitting all the main UK festivals, including Glastonbury, V, Lovebox and Glade.

Radio1’s Rob Da Bank described the LCs as “undoubtedly the finest party djs this side of Mars and our Bestival after party DJs of choice.”

Dress to impress, they are the most glamorous and best night out in Shoreditch. No other night will offer you the opportunity to mix fashion, hedonism and exhibitionism.

Join them for an electrifyingly unique evening, surrounded by the most colourful and fabulous crowd constantly pushing the party experience in new exciting and daring directions.

With The Hoxton Pony already synonymous with decadence and a smidgen of anarchy, it is the number one destination for the achingly cool… so on Saturday night, BBM Me and they will hit you up for a night of mayhem and unspeakable party antics!

It will be nothing short of mental. Assured.

The first 50 people to BBM ME recieve £5 concession guestlist – PIN 255F148D.

Guestlists must adhere to a mixed/higher female ratio.Ladies, glam up, guys make an effort – please no trainers or scruffy clothes. Quirky & outrageous always welcome. The Hoxton Pony reserves the right to refuse entry based on dresscode with or without tickets or guest list.

8pm – 2am

FREE BEFORE 9PM / £10 AFTER / £7 CONCESSION GUESTLIST BEFORE 10PM

Email info@thehoxtonpony.com for Guestlist, VIP and Table bookings.

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Brighton tailor Gresham Blake has opened his second London store right in the heart of the ‘ditch’ on Commercial Street.  The move provides further evidence of Shoreditch cementing its position as a hub for up market and high-end fashion.  Gresham Blake specialises in offering tailor made, bespoke, made to mesure suits as well as bespoke shirts for men and women.  The approach to tailoring is described as ‘relaxed’ offering a ‘welcome alternative to Savile Row, while providng the same level of service and quality’.

Prices for men start from £690 for a two piece suit and £550 for women, I understand this is quite reasonably priced for the bespoke suit world, especially for suits of such a high quality.  The launch of the store was supported by celebrities such as actor Ray Winstone and his daughter Jamie, comedian Steve Coogan, Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru Murthy and Mitch Winehouse

You can take a nice little trip down to the Shoreditch Gresham Blake store at 143, Commercial Street, London, E1 6BJ but make sure you don’t head down on a Monday as according to website, it’s closed on Mondays!

You can find out more by visiting www.greshamblake.com

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Welsh designer Robyn Coles is planning to send models down the catwalk naked for a saucy show taking place ‘down the ditch’ during London Fashion Week.  Apart from wearing the designer’s hats the models will be appearing completely in the nude as she shows of her first ever fashion collection at the capitals premier fashion extravaganza.

The event will be taking place on 21st February under the Arches at the White Rabbit Studios which is just off Shoreditch High Street.  When the time comes it will be interesting to see the models bare all!

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It’s competition time here ‘down the ditch’ (Hooray! I hear you cry) as we have 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway for the Cheap Thrills Label Party at The Nest in Dalston on Friday 3rd February 2012.

After a string of sell-out Friday parties, unabashedly putting their Dalston basement venue on the map in 2012,  The Nest returns with four fresh bills for February.  Showcasing both eminent electronic artists already at the forefront of their genre, and exciting up-and-comers who are tipped for huge things this year, The Nest’s new programming acts as a musical snapshot of the scene.  Always underground, credible and dance floor focused, The Nest is quickly becoming a focal point for London’s afterhours electronic output.

We have two pairs of tickets to giveaway to the following event:

THE NEST, 36 – 44 STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD, LONDON, N16 7XJ

FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 9PM – 4AM
CHEAP THRILLS LABEL PARTY
HERVÉ + ADAM F + DETBOI + BAXTA + FEMME (LIVE) + CREWDSON (LIVE)

Cheap Thrills, easily one of The Nest’s favourite labels, returns to the basement disco for another killer showcase.  Genre mashing label boss, Hervé, leads the pack fresh off the back of his recently released solo single ‘Better than a BMX’ and excitingly shares the stage with drum and bass veteran, Adam F, whose vast and far-reaching contribution to the scene has changed the face of 170bpm bass music today.

Supporting Hervé and Adam F will be a selection of Cheap Thrills’ most prolific artists. From the low-end, emo-vocals of Detboi to the more hard-edged club music of Baxta, the dance floor will be jumping from start to finish. Live electronica comes in the form of solo producer Crewdson, whose remix work under the Slowfoot Records imprint is garnering great online support, and the tribal chanting songstress, Femme.

To be in with a chance of winning one of two pairs of tickets to this exciting event, all you have to do is hit the “Like” button on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/downtheditch If you are already a regular here ‘down the ditch’ and have already liked our facebook page you can still enter by registering to our site, you can do so by scrolling to the bottom of our site or by simply clicking here

The winners will be chosen at random from the entries recieved and the competition closes at 5pm on Thursday 2nd February 2012.  Winners will be informed via a message on facebook or via email and you will need to confirm your attendance, so make sure you keep checking your inboxes and Good Luck!

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Find out what some of the World’s most original artists and creative personalities did with the authentic EASTPAK backpack, at an Exhibition designed and curated by JAGUARSHOES COLLECTIVE.

Ten of the bags will be on show from the 2nd February until the 24th February at two London locations – the JaguarShoes Gallery, Shoreditch and the Eastpak Store, Carnaby Street.

The bags on show have been taken from the UK artists collaborations – Johnny Marr from The Smiths; creative Julie Verhoeven; emerging artist Richie Culver; illustrator William Broome; artist Charlie Bowden; label Copson Street; comedian Tom Deacon; fashion blogger Audrey Rodgers; singer Marina Diamandis and nail artist Sophy Robson.

Taking inspiration from around the world, these bags feature nods to the upcoming Olympics, culture and trends from around the world and even nail art. Each of the bags is a one off and on the 19th March they will be available to buy online at eastpak.com.

All proceeds from the EASTPAK Artist Studio go to the worthy charity program, Designers Against AIDS. Founded in 2004 by the non-profit organization ‘Beauty Without Irony’, DAA’s mission is to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS and promote prevention as the only cure for the disease.

JAGUARSHOES COLLECTIVE create beautiful and unique products, interiors, exhibitions, publications and world renowned venues. The organisation was born of much celebrated Shoreditch bar and exhibition space: ‘DreamBagsJaguarShoes’ in London in 2002.The unusual name of this founding business is derived from the two 1980’s bag and shoe wholesaler signs that hang on the buildings original shop front.

We will be attending the private viewing on Wednesday 1st February, armed with our cameras we will be shooting a video for the downtheditch tv and conducting photo shoots so watch this space!  

DreamBagsJaguarShoes.
32-36 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DA

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