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.

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.

MOVEMENT 2: THERAPY MANILA FEAT. JOJO FLORES @ TIME IN MANILA

No, I am not talking about any medical-related therapy here... I speak of the music therapy session of Dj Jojo Flores for Manila on April 30, 2011. Therapy is an underground music that goes beyond providing a remedy. It is a cure.... luscious and profound, Therapy offers refuge, unity and pride! Since 1999, Therapy has been the purveyor of soulful music through garage, deep house and afro-latino rhythms.

This Saturday, April 30 at TIME, 7840 Makati Avenue, Manila, Philippines is one hell of a gig that house music lovers shouldn't miss! MOVEMENT will be presenting a night of the next-level quality in club music sound.  Sweet and soulful melodies, profound and jazzy vibes are what you can expect from this internationally-acclaimed DJ, Jojo Flores.


Dj Jojo Flores is a world-renowned Dj/Producer who was voted as Stylus House Dj of the Year, New York Underground Archives Best International Dj for four years. More known as New York City's Best International Dj, the boundlessness of his skills does not go unnoticed in Montreal, Canada (his home town) where he won Montreal's 1998 Best Club Dj Sounds of Blackness Award and has been consistently rated as one of Montreal's Top 3 DJs for three years in a row!

Considered as an ambassador of Montreal's soulful dance music and the city's hottest deep house garage export, this guy has established honorary residencies in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto.

Here's a little more on Dj Jojo Flores... the guy is the inventor, innovator, resident dj and founder of internationally renowned Therapy night which is Canada'’s longest running and most successful weekly Deep House Garage soirée.  He is also the CEO and A&R of Gotsoul Recordings (GOTSOUL... who hasn't heard about it here?!).  Gotsoul Recordings is a production company and recording label dedicated to the worldwide distribution of vinyl and CDs and was recently awarded the number one independent record label in Montreal.

The challenge of never knowing what to expect from a crowd is what consistently drives Jojo Flores to provide a  solid groove. And the world is unanimous: Jojo Flores has been booked for high profile events presented by Roots, UMM, M.A.C., The Montreal Jazz Festival of Lights, The Toronto Jazz Festival, NYC’s Pablo de Ritis of Wallpaper Magazine, Phat Farm, Bacardi and Hugo Boss. He has played at events attended and/or hosted by Reverend Run of Run DMC, Russell Simmons, Jody Watley, Samuel L. Jackson, Angelina Jolie, Prince Andrew, and Wesley Snipes.  Jojo Flores maintains his street credibility by jacking bodies both at high society gigs for places like Marquee(NYC) and at underground grass roots parties like “Bang the Party” (NYC) and “Deep” (LA). He has furthermore spun with heavyweight DJs Jazzy Jeff, “Little” Louie Vega, Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez, Blaze and Derrick Carter.

The reason for Jojo Flores'’ success is a simple ricochet effect... the love and support he receives keeps him going strong. Jojo Flores keeps the vibe alive with determination, passion, and the upstanding mission to touch the heart of the ones who love music as much as he does.

So what else should we expect on Therapy Manila? 3 levels of quality music, rooftop party, positive vibes, a night for the dancers & music connoisseurs. Supported by the best Djs in the Metro... Djs Kristian Hernandez (Heavy Boogie, Gotsoul Manila), Elian Habayeb (Music and Wine), Benjo Marquez and Mr. Marcus on Percussions (Tribomanila).



This event is supported by COINTREAU & CHICHAPOP

Check out the Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVxJj1OPW4o

For tickets and table reservations, call Ms. Jona Ferrer 09308038540. Tickets are also available at Museum Cafe a.k.a M Cafe (Greenbelt 4).

Limited pre-selling at P500 w/ free movement CD and 1 Cointreau cocktail.
Regular door charge at P800 w/ free movement CD and 1 Cointreau cocktail.


Celebrating 12 years of positive vibes! Longevity, integrity and credibility... you just got to feel it to believe it!


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JOHN00FLEMING: J00F EDITIONS LIVE AT TIME IN MANILA

Club TIME opens with a big bang as Frequency Manila presents: J00F EDITIONS - John '00' Fleming on February 25, 2011.  Backing up J00F are DJ's: Martin Lugtu (TIME), Ayee Taupa and Alinep (TIME)!

JOOF Editions, the brainchild of John 00 Fleming, has created an event which re-focuses the night on the musical experience to combat what he says is, “his frustration at the current commercialized state of dance music culture.”

“It’s apparent the scene needs to split into two again; to let the current road of commercialism take its co...urse while also allowing for the more specialist events/DJ/acts room to breathe.”

Not being able to sit back and watch the collapse of an industry he is so passionate about John decided to take action.

“J00F Editions is an event which lives to return the musical journey to the people; in events devoid of props, pyrotechnics and faux VIP’s, instead returning to a world where a DJ can musically breathe with extended sets and creative sounds,” he said.

“In what’s become an era of celebrity guest DJ culture, true music, its fans and new talent have been disconnected. J00F Editions lives to reconnect it and to re-ignite what drew clubbers in the very beginning.”

Starting in his hometown of Brighton, UK, J00F Editions will tour world wide with John 00 Fleming himself programming the entire night.

Other destinations so far include: San Francisco (USA), Manila (Philippines), Singapore and Mumbai (India).

J00F Editions will technically recreate the same essence delivered in John’s much lauded recent BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.

J00F Editions will also introduce new talent, handpicked by John, to reinforce the event on the music, the night, and the journey.

These three elements will infuse into every venues setup, to synergistically match with John’s final artistic approval.

If you can remember a time when electronic music wasn’t diluted then J00F Editions is for you. If you have known nothing else but musical predictability then J00F Editions is for you.

Come and be part of a new movement.... A movement that returns the club to the clubbers!

Regular Tickets:- P1,000 with 2 Standard Drinks

Tables:- P16,000 - Good for 8 persons seated with 2 bottles + Mixers.

Cocktail Tables:- P10,000 Good for 6 persons Standing with 1 Bottle + Mixers.

For Table Reservations and Advance Bookings Please Call:-

May:- 0921 800 2528

www.frequencymanila.com
www.timeinmanila.com
www.drivenmanila.com

Next up after J00F for FREQUENCY MANILA @ TIME:-

SONNY WHARTON Fri 25th March (www.sonnywharton.com)
ROSIE ROMERO Fri 29th April (www.djrosieromero.com)