SLAM - SOMA RECORDS @ TIME IN MANILA 12.02.11

SLAM... the legendary UK Techno duo of Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle have traveled far and wide.... touring Australia, USA, Europe, South America and Japan while holding residencies at 3 of the UK's best clubs Pressure [The Arches] and Return to Mono [Sub Club] in their home town of Glasgow and Fabric, London. Their Soma Records label hits its' 20th birthday this year which is an achievement in any business. In this prestigious year, Slam has been nominated as the "Greatest Dance Act of All Time" in the institutional UK Dance music magazine, Mixmag.

Beginning December, the duo will be touring Asia and Philippines got a spot! This December 2, 2011 Friday night... SLAM will be at Club Time in Manila!

Partyphiles in the Philippines will be enjoying the very finest, stripped back and groovy House and Techno music from this pioneering duo, SLAM in celebrating 20 years of their record label, Soma Records.

Main Room:

Erwin Edralin (Time Resident)

** SLAM**

Alinep back to back with Pav Parrotte (Time)

with Mr. Marcus on Percussion (Tribo Manila, Time)

Roof deck features Supreme Fist

Cover Charge at club Time in Manila is Php500 with 1 free drink

2 for 1 until midnight on Bacardi and Cointreau-based cocktails, local cocktails and local beers!

Time is located at 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

This is an event not be missed by all House and Techno heads in the Philippines. Slam and Soma Records have been instrumental in shaping the underground dance scene that we know and love today!

ONCE UPON A TIME IN MANILA WITH DARREN EMERSON

Last October 14, 2011... I was able to personally meet DARREN EMERSON at TIME in Manila, Philippines when he played at the puny world-class underground club I call "home". 

The Shambolic Waiting

Oh! I've always known that he is one gorgeous man based on my following him all over the net for ages... 

Yes, I confess... I am one of his biggest fans and I love his music since I saw the movie, Trainspotting... where his genius track "Born Slippy NUXX" was featured as movie soundtrack. That song... a brill anthem I'll never ever get tired of, was and still is, one of the most memorable dance track ever!

I dreamed about him being featured at TIME too where I even posted one of his photos on my wall months ago before Team Time actually confirmed to me he was gonna come to Manila. I was ecstatic!

However, seeing Darren Emerson in person for the first time exceeded my expectations... he is absolutely a gorgeous man! He looks like George Clooney... so manly... exuding an animal appeal that makes girls and women go "rawrrr"!

At first sight of him as I walked into the room, I think my heart fell! I have never really been starstruck by anyone but oh my... I suddenly was this giddy teenage girl in my early years going gaga over the then famous group Menudo! 

As I wait for my turn to ask him a few questions for my blog, so daft of me... I was downing San Miguel Light beers like a true endorser! I replayed on my head 10 questions I prepared to ask him but I guess I had too much beer and Darren's eyes are such a distraction that I was only able to come up with one! LOL! 

The Shambolic Interview

My partner at TIME, Pav Parrotte, had to frisk me first for dangerous weapons that might harm Darren. Pav probably thought I'd kidnap Darren Emerson but hey, I already kidnapped the guy a thousand times whenever I listen to his music. 

Oh yeah... the frisking episode sort of reminded me of a customs guy in Germany asking me if I have any dangerous weapons in my person... to which I replied, "Yes, my brain."

After the fun frisking, I need to calm my nerves, looked Darren straight in his distracting eyes and threw my one and only question (thanks, San Miguel Light): "Regarding Born Slippy NUXX... how did it get to be selected as one of the soundtracks for the movie Trainspotting? Is it your own influence because you are one heck of a DJ?"

Darren Emerson smiled and gave his answer. Oh boy! Here comes trouble... not because of the smile but because after daftly downing beers, I seem to have completely lost my comprehension of British English! 

Gawd blimey! I found myself drowning and/or floating in a plethora of words that seemed to be beyond my comprehension and caught just this... "English filmaker and producer, Danny Boyle was a fan of Underworld and he picked the song because it seemed appropriate for the movie... blah blah blah...". Sorry Darren... I'm such a twit! LOL!

Nevertheless, i had so much fun... pre-party time with Darren Emerson. When it was his time to play at TIME, I don't think I ever left the dance floor for 4 hours that he played! I was just happily dancing like everyone else!

For the first time in my life, I was literally dancing like no one was watching (like my Time partner Sarah Rosser in the photo above) that I ended up taking my shoes off at the end of the night! 

Darren Emerson gave Manila one stonking party. Meeting him and having been able to talk to him is like me winning a lottery... only better... because I never tried betting on one! I wish he would come back again to play at TIME in Manila! What a great DJ... one of the best!

To Darren... for giving us Filipinos the opportunity to dance live with your music, Ta! I'm forever a fan! See you again someday soon, mate!

Ooops! Before I end this post, did I mention that Darren Emerson likes to "tweet"?

Darren busy on Twitter

Follow him on Twitter... @darrenemerson or bookmark his website www.darrenemerson.com

Ta, Vincent Garrucho for documenting my time with Darren Emerson!

SECRET CINEMA AT TIME IN MANILA 11.12.11

November is a month filled with great foreign dj line ups at TIME in Manila. One of them recognized djs in the world is Jeroen Verheij a.k.a Secret Cinema.

Jeroen... a producer, DJ and founder of Gem Records (www.gemrecords.nl) has been for the past 20 years, regarded as one of Netherland's pride, if not...the world's top techno producers and live acts. He has produced throughout these years, some of the biggest techno anthems including Timeless Altitude, Sonar System, Mary Go Wild and two of the popular tunes on Sven Vath's Cocoon Records - Shake your Tech Ass & Kurzweil.

Image from his Facebook Fan Page

He has headline many of the biggest festivals including closing for the Awakenings Festival... a spot that only Secret Cinema, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer and Dave Clarke have held since its inception.


Jeroen lives and breathes electronic music not to mention, he still holds as much passion and enthusiasm on stage as he did in the early 90's.


After the lengthy success of his solo Secret Cinema project, Jeroen has focused his energy toward a new venture aptly named "Gem" which is a platform consisting of Gem Records (one of the fastest growing global techno labels) and the highly regarded Gem events which has built an absolute cult following over the past several years. 


To simply put it, Secret Cinema is one of the brightest shining gems of the global techno scene and will continue to shine for many years to come!

Image from his Facebook Fan Page

Secret Cinema will be at TIME in Manila on November 12, 2011. Regular cover charge is P500. For table reservations and inquiries, contact May Legaspi at +639275714188 or email  may.legaspi@gmail.com and boomthcacktime@gmail.com

YOUSEF AT TIME IN MANILA 11.18.11

For the last 8 months, Time in Manila, the puny underground club located at 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines, has been making a lot of noise not only for featuring the best underground parties by local talents but also for bringing in the world's best talents in the clubbing industry.  There has never been a month since they opened that the Time Team did not feature the worlds' most recognized.

TIME in Manila... inferior in size, superior in music... is bringing another exciting DJ to Manila to get people in a dancing frenzy. Get ready for Yousef!

Get to know Yousef! (Source: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?309719)

The new decade sees Yousef consolidating his status as an international DJ, Producer, Club Promoter and Music aficionado with ever greater impact. Running one of Europe’s premier clubnights co-exists alongside manning a record label of the same name, whilst his reputation as a DJ grows with increasing stature and a constantly escalating global calendar.

Image from Yousef's Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/yousefcircus

His productions continue to leave an indelible imprint on the world; the release of second artist album ‘Indigo Child’, the follow-up to 2009’s impressive LP ‘A Collection of scars and situations’, is scheduled for later on in 2011. A hugely expansive collection much like its predecessor, it marks a return to Circus Recordings after Yousef took a twelve month sabbatical to work exclusively with a select band of record labels, including Saved, Cocoon, Harthouse, and Monique Musique. 

The return will be kick-started with the release of one 8 track EPs entitled ‘Yousef’s Circus Reworks’. The focus is simple; transformations of several productions with the Circus dancefloor specifically in mind, Jamie T, Fourtet, Giles Peterson, Moby and Sven Vath among the producers contributing material for Yousef to re-jig alongside his own peerless ‘Come Home’. Each track represents a certain time of the night or certain room; painting a personal musical projection of what Circus means to Yousef and an ideological snapshot of the clubnight’s musical DNA.

The event is quite the beast. Now in its ninth year, it’s quickly moved from being the best night in Liverpool to one of the most talked about and well respected soirees on the continent, the flagship for the refurbished and Funktion One equipped Masque. The high profile nature has seen shows with Planet E, Bedrock, Meganite and Teutonic techno institution Cocoon, not to mention a superlative collaboration with the BBC for the 500th Essential Mix.

Image from Yousef's Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/yousefcircus

Loco dice, Pete Tong Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Sven Vath, Ricardo Vilalobos, Laurent Garnier, Luciano, Carl Craig, Adam Beyer, John Digweed, Davide Squillace, Raresh, Dennis Ferrer, Heidi, Nic Fanciulli, Tim Green and countless others have all played for Yousef and his party in the last 12 months. Many more are slanted for future shows in 2011 and beyond as it nears an unprecedented ten years of rave carnage.

And Yousef continues to push further ground as a DJ. 2011 will see his second year as one of the residents at Carl Cox presents... at Space, arguably the internationally renowned nightclub’s finest party of the season. A recent tour of South America saw a consolidation of his status as one of the premier foreign DJs for the continent (a debut at Warung Beach a particular highlight), and he remains a huge draw from the sun kissed shores of Melbourne to Miami to the sweat soaked basements of Manchester and Munich.

One thing’s for sure; Yousef will continue to leave a huge personal footprint upon electronic music both behind the scenes and behind the decks of the world’s finest clubs, whilst creating the musical soundtracks that pulsate through their clubber’s ears. He simply knows no other way!

Image from Yousef's Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/yousefcircus

Yousef will be playing at TIME in Manila's main room with Time Residents Alinep, Simon Baff and Pav Parrotte. Roof deck will be rocking with Supreme Fist.

Cover Charge is P500 with 1 free drink. Special 2 for 1 on all Bacardi and Cointreau-based cocktails until midnight.

For table reservations and any other inquiries, contact May Legaspi on +639275714188 or email her at may.legaspi@gmail.com

This event is brought to you Time, Frequency Manila, 80's Casual and Manila underground.

DARREN EMERSON @ TIME IN MANILA 10.14.11

This one is gonna be for the books and I can't wait till I personally meet this talented guy! I better get my best dancing shoes ready as...


TIME, Frequency Manila, Control, 80's Casual, O Bro's brings to Manila... the best of International underground DJ events on Friday, October 14, 2011 at club TIME, Manila.... Detone and Global Underground's DARREN EMERSON! 

Made this myself solely for my personal blog. TIME has their official poster.

Who could not possibly know Darren Emerson? One of the most influential figures in the dance music scene, Darren Emerson has a 20 years career that has seen him work with the best from Depeche Mode to Jamie Callum. His success is evident in the numerous million-selling hit albums and singles that he has been part of as well as his stunning DJ Skills. 


Darren Emerson at age 18, was invited by Karl Hyde to become the third member of the world famous techno band, UNDERWORLD. The group's 1993 release, Dubnobasswithmyheadman is the third album after the band made the transition from synth pop to progressive house. This album was their commercial breakthrough on the then burgeoning British electronica scene. While working with Darren Emerson on their second album with him, 1996's Second Toughest in the Infants, they released the single, "Born Slippy" which became a massive hit worldwide following its inclusion on the movie Trainspotting soundtrack. 


During Darren Emerson's time with Underworld, the band released three albums and sold over a million albums worldwide! Emerson also emerged as a much sought-after remix talent with notable remixes for diverse acts as The Chemical Brothers and Bjork. He parted ways with Underworld in 2000 and since then on concentrated more on his solo career as a DJ and remixer and also, as a label owner.


The stunning DJ continued to release tracks by himself, launching new artists on the Underwater records label and eventually gained its own night at Super club Pacha, Ibiza alongside fellow Dj Erick Morrilo. During the second summer at Pacha, his Underwater Records night won "House Event" of the summer at the Dj Magazine Awards. The first collaboration saw Emerson and Dj cohort Sasha produced the Ibiza classic, "Scorchio". Two Global Underground compilations soon followed... "Uruguay" and "Singapore". In 2003, Underwater was voted label of the year by Dj Mag.


Darren Emerson released his third Global Underground compilation "Bogota" in 2009 and 2010 and he launched a new label, Detone, on which he has so far released the club tracks Gracelands and Decisions.


Currently, he continues his relentless globe-trotting Dj schedule.... including the upcoming stint at club TIME in Manila this October 14, 2011!

Time in Manila Darren Emerson Official Party Poster

Door Charge is p500. For table inquiries, please email may.legaspi@gmail.com or call May at +639275714188!


The event is supported by Djs Cammy V (TTD with a special Deep Tech set), Simon Baff (80's Casual), Pav Parrotte back2back with Alinep (TIME & Frequency Manila) and Erwin Edralin (TIME & Curv).


TIME's roof deck will be rocking with TIME's resident Danger Sanchez with his unmistakable and unique rinse of Funk, Soul, Jive, Jazz, DnB and so many more!


This event is also brought to you by Bacardi and Driven Manila.

NICK WARREN: SUPERSTAR DJ @ TIME IN MANILA 09.16.11

Nick Warren is a household name on account of his internationally renowned DJ career which has taken him to the best clubs worldwide. Apart from the fact that Nick is a resident at superclub Cream (UK), one would simply drown when reading his biography and discography when "Googled".

This guy is simply massive... hailed as one of the first superstar djs in the mid-to late 90's he has over the course of his 20-plus year career, Nick Warren has helmed an impressive total of 12 commercial mix compilations—with no less than eight of those being globe-trotting sets for the renowned Global Underground label.

This September 16, 2011... as the best underground club in the Philippines, TIME in MANILA celebrates its' grand launch, Nick Warren is set to give the best people in Metro Manila one hell of a night.

TIME in MANILA is a small club but is the host to the finest djs in the world. For a limited capacity of 500, pre-selling tickets are limited to the first 200 buyers. It's almost running out so reserve your tickets fast through SMS or call 0908-8805548 or 0917-7050515 BlackBerry® 268DE3AB! I say, "Panic, Manila!!! Grab hold of this great deal now!!!"

Regular Cover: P400 with free CD sampler P600 at the gates.

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 16 at 10:00pm at TIME, 7840 Makati Ave. You must not miss it!!!

THE GRAND LAUNCH OF TIME IN MANILA 09.16.11

Time flies so fast…

It seems like it wasn’t long ago when former club owners Domini Primero and Jay Server were hunting for the best team of partners they can possibly be with then, for the “Underground Club Project.” In reality, it really took them awhile. Many expressed interest in joining. The duo could’ve have just gone for their rich friends and acquaintances but, they took their time.

To qualify as a partner in the club, it has nothing to do with money… it has something to do with a conviction to build a club for people who knows what quality dance music is all about. It was like a job interview for the other partners… they were thoroughly questioned on the belief and faith for the “underground” music policy for the club... owing to the fact that there are not a lot of proper venues for dancing. It took the duo a long time… but the brilliant wait was all worth it.

All our possessions for a moment of Time…

The whole process of tearing down the old building, once the home for historical underground clubs Seven-Eight Orange and Government was easy… but constructing a new one for TIME IN MANILA is like surviving a Russian mafia gun hold-up with Snoop Dog.  

People have been wondering… what’s taking it so long. Rumors even spread it was never going to open. Behind the construction of a 3-level club, were partners constantly deliberating, carefully planning for everyone’s new home for a cutting-edge dance club in the Philippines.

This Time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it…

The structure was built, the insides of it polished, staff prepared to take orders… but what to do? March 2011 we softly opened doors of TIME IN MANILA. From little party events to collaborations with great minds of locals believing what the club is all about, to big ones showcasing live dj sets for the best foreign djs… big names such as Rosie Romero (Space), Sonny Wharton (UK), John “00” Fleming, Jojo Flores (Got Soul Montreal), Jazzanova, Soultribe... all were successful but we all had to remain cautious of what we do.  And so we have properly structured all partners’ and event planners’ involvement in the club.  We all thank everyone who have been with us from day one as we struggled for our call to proper dance clubbing experience. Now, everyone together with the management staff works as a team, we are all ready to deliver the best clubbing experience in Manila to those who love to dance.

Time is more valuable than money. Time is the greatest constituent of life…   

TIME IN MANILA… A nightclub with rock-star appeal through the vision of experienced entrepreneurs and underground house music affecionados will soon be embarking upon a taste of nightlife that will exceed any other nightclub experience ever imagined in the nation’s capital…. Manila.

Located at 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City, the club built for an exclusive capacity of only 500 boasts a simple but beautiful ambiance including a main room with less furniture for the sole objective of making more space for dancing, a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, second floor VIP area and a cool roofdeck for lounge and eclectic dance music.

It's now TIME...

TIME IN MANILA is now ready for its’ grand launch on September 16, 2011 featuring one of the world’s best DJs, Nick Warren.

TIME IN MANILA opens 5 days in a week and will be the home to the hottest promoters in the Philippines, home to foreign resident DJs, home to featured world-class DJs and celebrity hosts using TIME as their venue, not merely for revelry but for endless appreciation of what real night clubbing life is all about. 

It’s TIME for change…

It’s TIME to dance…

It’s TIME.

Kasbah Manila Calling @ Time In Manila

A taste of Morroco from Kasbah Boracay at Time in Manila... through the lens of Vincent Garrucho!

 

Who would have thought that Manila's premier underground club, Time... would be totally  transformed when Kasbah Boracay came to Manila for an evening of Moroccan magic last August 20, 2011!

 

The night was filled with a luscious buffet and an evening of seductive music and electrifying performances by Noli Aurillo, Nyko Maca, Marcus Maguigad, Marshall White and Cy Wasu. For only P1500/head, the beautiful people of Manila were treated to exquisite food... enchanting rhythms... Manila was simply immersed into the world of exquisite Moroccan delights! 

 

Kasbah Boracay is one of the top restaurants on Boracay Island. Its' authentic Morrocan cuisine has put itself on the map of the Philippines. One has to simply "Google it".

Watch out when Time and Kasbah makes a calling once again for a Kasbah Experience soon so you can have your fill of an exquisite Moroccan evening!


Thanks Vincent... for the great photos!

BOOM TCHACK WITH ROSIE ROMERO @ TIME 7840 MAKATI AVENUE

BOOM TCHACK is back for installment IV on Friday, 19th of August, 2011 @ TIME in MANILA!

Main Room with Special Guest

DJ Rosie Romero (UK)


Supported by DJ's
Martin Lugtu vs Pav Parrotte
Alinep vs Marshall White

with Percussion by Mr. Marcus of Tribo Manila

Roof Deck:

Danger Sanchez vs Glenn Reynolds

This event will start at 9pm

Regular Door Charge P500
Paying guest list P300 (valid until 12 midnight only)














For paying guest list please email your names to boomtchacktime@gmail.com before 5pm on the day of the event

For table inquiries please email to boomtchaktime@gmail.com

This is a strictly 'no pay no entry event' so please do ensure you send an email for paying guest list to take advantage of the discount.

VisIt the events page on Facebook 


This event is brought to you by
FREQUENCY MANILA

in association with
TIME
Manila Underground
Driven Manila
The Penthouse Cebu
Fresh DJ's
GOLA
Out of Scratch
Tribo Manila

03.25.11 PARTY AT TIME IN MANILA: SONNY WHARTON (UK)

Appearing live before Manila's dance crowd this March 25, 2011 at TIME 7840 Makati Avenue is Dj Sonny Wharton... organized by Frequency Manila, Driven Manila and Time.

Hereunder are tidbits of info on this exciting Dj to watch out for...

DJ Mag declared, "What makes Sonny stand out from the pack is his combination of talent and determination" and never was a statement more apt! An innovator and workaholic Sonny Wharton has developed, tweaked and honed his 3 deck wizardry with industry leaders Ecler and Ortofon signing him up as a UK Ambassador to showcase just what their technology is capable of in the right pair of hands.

Sonny's major breakthrough came when spotted by Renaissance in their mix-tape competition with DJ Mag. This lead to a weekly Ibiza residency with Manumission and sets at Amnesia for Renaissance along with selection by Mixmag to become one of their original "future heroes" next to the likes of Nic Fanciulli, and Gareth Emery.

Since then Sonny's racked up slots at the who's who of clubbing institutions; Pacha, Ministry Of Sound, Godskitchen and Space whilst consistently rocking clubs and festivals all over the world; Australia, Brazil, China, France, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Spain and Korea. Sonny has held down a monthly residency in Barcelona, completed two solo world tours and played to over 1 million people at The Love Parade in Berlin, Germany.

No stranger to radio and TV Sonny's completed 3 prestigious guest mixes for the world famous Radio 1 in addition to countless live interviews and regularly features on the likes of Galaxy, Ministry Of Sound and Kiss. Sonny has also appeared on both The Gadget Show and MTV.

 
Having honed his talents touring club land Sonny has also committed a lot of time in the studio over the last 18months with his productions and remixes gaining heavyweight support from the likes of Pete Tong, Sander Kleinenberg, Mark Knight, Steve Angello and Roger Sanchez as well as featuring on major Radio, TV and Film.

With Toolroom knighting him "a certified member of the house music elite", the launch of his own label Whartone and releases lined up on Size, Ministry Of Sound, Skint and Positiva, Sonny's place amongst the production community has also fast become one to watch!

Time	Friday at 10:00pm - March 26 at 6:00am
Location	TIME 7840 Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila (Across from A-Venue)

www.sonnywharton.com www.frequencymanila.com www.timeinmanila.com www.drivenmanila.com www.freshdjs.co.uk

SONNY WHARTON (UK) @ TIME 7840 MAKATI AVENUE

FREQUENCY MANILA presents SONNY WHARTON (UK) @ TIME.


Friday 25th March with Sonny in the Main Room, DJ's Martin Lugtu and Joseph Palisoc on the Roof Deck with DJ's AliNep and Benjo Marquez!




What makes Sonny stand out from the pack is his combination of t...alent and determination” – DJ Mag. The last 12 months for Sonny Wharton have been nothing short of phenomenal! Huge releases on Size, Toolroom, Spinnin’ and Skint have all received heavy support from the likes of Pete Tong, Steve Angello, Mark Knight and Roger Sanchez whilst his new record label Whartone continues to dominate the download charts. 

Photo: mike@mikehubbardphotography.co.uk

As a DJ Sonny shot to fame by winning a DJ Mag mix-tape competition for Renaissance leading to sets at Amnesia, a weekly residency at Manumission and Mixmag announcing Sonny as one of their original “Future Heroes” alongside Nic Fanciulli, and Gareth Emery. Over the last few years Sonny’s racked up slots for the who’s who of club land including sell-out shows at Space, Pacha and Ministry Of Sound. He’s held a monthly residency in Barcelona, rocked the likes of Global Gathering, Wickerman and Isle Of Wight Festivals and played to over 1 million people at The Berlin Love Parade. In addition to this Sonny has done no less than 3 guest mixes for Radio 1 as well as countless live interviews and has featured on both MTV and Channel 5’s ‘The Gadget Show’. 

Dj Sonny Wharton at the Global Gathering 2010 - Photo by: Patrick Montgomery

Renown for his technical abilities both in the studio and DJ booth, Sonny was recently invited by industry leaders Ortofon and Ecler to become UK Ambassador for their brands, showcasing just what their technology is capable of in the right pair of hands. He regularly appears for them at international trade shows and features prominently in their advertising campaigns both in press and on screen. With Toolroom having already knighted Sonny "a certified member of the house music elite", the launch of his own ‘Sound Of Whartone’ events in London and new releases lined up on Stereo, Nocturnal Groove, Skint and Positiva 2011 is already off to a flying start!!

Now, it's time for Sonny Wharton to rock Manila at TIME!  See you all there!
 
www.sonnywharton.com 
www.frequencymanila.com 
www.timeinmanila.com 
www.drivenmanila.com 
www.freshdjs.co.uk