Vintage Cabaraoke, London
Some vintage-themed nights seem to be content with soundtracking their soirees with a few Andrews Sisters MP3s before doing their best to convince everyone that the cutesy close harmonising seeping out of the PA is actually coming from one of their grandma's prized 78s. Vintage Cabaraoke is a little bit different. Taking place in a swanky Grade II-listed building in the wilds of Walthamstow, this retro rendezvous's unique selling point is its keen ear for a spot of karaoke. Yet instead of folk belting out the hits of Robbie Williams and Girls Aloud, this crowd are far more likely to croon a bit of Dean Martin and do their best Dusty Springfield. Vintage Cabaraoke's Spring Fling isn't all about amateurs on the mic though; DJ Roxy "Moonshine" Robinson will be spinning some swish blasts from the past throughout the night and there will also be swinging sounds from the Chevonne Jones Trio and Cheesecloth.
The Orford House Club, Orford Road, E17, Fri
Leonie Cooper
Slinky, Bournemouth
Whichever wag it was who reckoned the era of the superstar DJ died on New Year's Eve 1999 possibly hasn't told the crop of German and Low Countries-originating trance stars who dominate DJ Magazine's list of Top 100 DJs. Currently placed at No 12 behind the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Ti�sto and Paul Van Dyk, sits Sander Van Doorn. This personable Dutchman spent last year promoting his Dusk Til Doorn compilation CD with a seemingly endless series of gigs, showcasing a methodical trance style with an almost unstoppable momentum. Tonight's visit to Slinky also features regulars Bryan Kearney, Lee Haslam, Genix and Dav Gomrass as support to the main man. Room two is given over to a clutch of rising hotshots under the Slinky Nubreeds banner including Stuart Donaghy, Ross Taylor and Vic Light.
O2 Academy, Christchurch Road, Sat
John Mitchell
Soul Buggin, Nottingham
It can be tough sidestepping the city centre's gutter-bunkered bodies and the carpet of vomit. Nottingham's Moog, situated in Radford, nearly a mile away from the bedlam, offers respite from the rabble. The small space has been home to Wrighty, Beane and Mark A's Soul Buggin for two and a half years. Alongside guests like the much-missed Domu, they push the boundaries of what could be termed soul, coupling house, disco and boogie with more familiar fare. And few guests could prove to be more ideal than tonight's: Ashley Beedle, a DJ who never fails to draw the widest of smiles from delighted dancers.
Moog, Newdigate Street, Sat
Marc Rowlands
La R�ve, London
If you're after a nightclub with a history, then West End mainstay Caf� De Paris has got the capital's most breathtaking backstory. Taking a direct hit during the Blitz ? resulting in the deaths of 80 revellers - it hosted performances from Marlene Dietrich, Liberace, No�l Coward and Louise Brooks, while regular patrons included Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra and the Aga Khan. B�te Noire and Boom Boom Club have joined forces to bring the venue back to its glory days of glamorous entertainment and chic showmanship with a cutting edge cabaret dine and dance party. The official launch was last week, so this Friday's event should be super slick. Live music comes from Swing Zazou, while former aerial artist with La Clique, Hugo Desmarais, straps himself to the rafters for some acrobatic thrills. Can-can from French Kicks, contortion from Rubber Ritchie and sophisticated stripping from Vicky Butterfly complete the opulent package.
Caf� de Paris, Coventry Street, W1, Fri
LC
Brassroots, Dublin
Anyone familiar with the colliery-friendly parpings of the Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, who almost topped the charts in 1977 with their version of the Floral Dance, will most likely be of the opinion the sound of live brass is about as hip as the Salvation Army. Not so, seemingly, as nine-piece ensemble Brassroots have proved to be a big hit at their recent Bestival, Lovebox and Glastonbury outings. Performing original tracks, as well as Radiohead, White Stripes and Michael Jackson covers, their Good Life EP stormed the download charts, their version of the titular Inner City anthem easily eclipsing the original in the feelgood stakes. This week's live Dublin show is supported by local turntable wizards Handsome Paddy and Joma, with Forward Slash in the basement and Absys Records hosting their end of tour party in the mezz.
The Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street, Fri
Patric Baird
sandra bullock and jesse james melissa etheridge and tammy lynn michaels chelsea handler and ted harbert halle berry and gabriel aubry charlize theron and stuart townsend
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