Events

** ROYAL BANK HOLIDAY // FUNK // SOUL // ROCKABILLY SPECIAL**

The Cross in Moseley invite you to a very special bank holiday get together featuring one of the most influential dj's in modern british history. Keb will be setting the scene with an exclusive 5hr non-stop set packed full of the rarest gems on the planet...

A rockin’ selection of Jump Blues, Northern Soul and Rockabilly to keep you jumping and jiving all night!

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Bio:
Sottish DJ legend Keb Darge plays raw vinyl treasures from the 50s and 60s. Always digging for unknown gems to rock the crowd, who love the raw, original and exciting sounds which inspired all the music you hear today. Whether it’s the rarest 45s on the planet or a Little Richard classic - it’s dynamite on the dance floor! Keb and Andy’s musical knowledge makes Lost & Found a night like no other!

At the age of 22, Darge moved to London, ceasing to be a DJ. Music promoters from then approached him, asking him to come back to DJing. He obliged, and gave the Northern Soul phenomenon exposure in London through his performances, bringing in people from northern England to move to London who were previously associated with Wigan's Northern Soul scene before it dissolved.

In 1989, during the heyday of acid house in the UK, Keb decided to play his funk records, and managed for a short while to get a night to perform regularly at "The Wagclub", a club specializing in acid jazz. After his night there ended around 1992-93, he met fellow funk record collector Mark Cotgrove, aka Snowboy, at Club Ormones in London where the first funk-only night in the city was held, called "Deep Funk". The night was named by Keb (he would later go on to use the name to describe the sound of the funk records he would play), but arranged by the club owners.

But shortly afterward, they heard about a venue called Madame Jo-Jo's, a strip club located in the Soho district of London. They managed to arrange with the club a night for them to perform weekly. The club accommodated them, and Keb & Snowboy's funk nights there became an instant success (and still are the leading club nights for funk in London today). Madame Jo-Jo's closed down their strip nights, becoming a full-time music club, partly due to Keb's success there.

Until early 2010, Keb held a funk night at the club every Friday, called "Legendary Deep Funk". After Keb quit, Snowboy and Healer Selecta took over. Keb is still djing at the club on Saturdays together with Andy Smith playing Northern Soul, Jump Blues, early R&B and Rockabilly. He also tours around the world DJing, and also runs a record label, Kay-Dee, with fellow funk aficionado & producer Kenny Dope.

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What to expect? A fabulous party atmosphere with happy smiling people.Top quality music from across the spectrum right in the heart of vibrant Moseley village. Dancing into the wee hours... Buzzin!

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TICKETS AVAILABLE: The Cross or Call 07974 862775

THE CROSS MOSELEY & ATTIC
145/7 Alcester Rd
9-2am

Like to celebrate in style? Then why not try our exclusive new champagne suite in the attic mezzanine with floor service... Limited availability so book early...

e: lani@thecrossmoseley.com