RSSMusic promotion is something I spend very little time discussing on goodonpaper, but it’s actually something I’ve been doing longer than I’ve been freelancing.
Over 4 years ago I started a DJ night in Auntie Annies named Sputnik - which actually originated as a “launch party” for this blog. Over time, Sputnik evolved into a live music night - with a further 4 shows taking place before I became involved in other projects and it fell by the wayside. The idea always was to have five shows (paralleling the five Sputnik missions) before killing the club off regardless of its success - presumably either quelling a short lived desire to do some local promotion, or confirm it was something I was interested in pursuing more permanently. The fifth show never happened, but I have every intention of reviving Sputnik to complete the series before terminating it completely.
A year ago - after abusing a friendship with local promotion legend and all-round bastard Joe Dougan - I was asked to take care of TwoStep as he moved on to run events at the Stiff Kitten and launch Belsonic. TwoStep, in local music terms, is one of the bigger live music clubnights in Belfast - with consistently solid lineups showcasing the best in local music in a great venue - with decent money, rider and facilities for the bands.
The club will be three years old this month, which will also mark a year of me being involved in the promotion, booking and eventual takeover of TwoStep. To mark the occasion, as well as curating arguably one of the best bills the club has ever seen, we’re getting a massive cake made up and giving out “party bags” with limited edition Panama Kings and Colenso Parade CDs and all kinds of other goodies to the first 100 people through the door.
Panama Kings
Cashier No. 9
& Colenso Parade
Thursday 18th September
The Limelight, Belfast - 9.30pm - £5
http://twostepclub.com
And yes, my graphic designer thought it was hilarious to put LittleTapeDude in the vulnerable position of being in his “birthday suit” and having his wang out on the poster.
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All but one have been designed by Andy Henry (also the front man for Clone Quartet) - hes got a portfolio online at andyhenry.org.
good line up……I used to run a club night back in ye olden days in Richardson’s called ASYLUM. It rocked. Our finest moment was Babes in Toyland and Therapy? …….happy days….
You do realise that the last sputnik should have god is an astronaut in it again right? :) ( and this will destroy you, and 65daysofstatic )
Okay, the last 2 might be a bit far out, but still.. it’d be a nice way to finish! ;)
The last Sputnik should be the launch party for the eagerly awaited Torgas Valley Reds album
