Fri 25th Jan 2008

HOSTAGE and This Is Music in February Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW

The next Black Tape is Friday 8th February.

Bit of a special Black Tape coming up here, first of all, we’re extremely excited to give you a set from our favourite Edinburgh dj/producer and up and coming purveyor of massive tunes, the amazing Hostage, who’s been gaining some much deserved attention and air play from Radio 1 recently, as well as rustling up some rather large remixes, such as his edit of Cold War Kids’ Hang Me Out To Dry. Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/alanhostage for a selection of tunes and the great monthly mixes that’ll hopefully tide you over until what promises to be a roof-raising set at Henry’s.

We’re also well chuffed to have our esteemed venue-mates the This Is Music DJs, who’s night takes place twice a month on Saturdays at Henry’s and boasts a diverse and stellar lineup of the best bands from around Scotland. Expect the very best eclectic selection of tunes.

And finally, February will see the return of the Black Tape Usherettes! We missed them and we know you did too, so rejoice, as they will now, in their new guise, be once again flouncing around Henry’s providing you, the lovely clubbers, with cakes sweets and many other delights as well as some fine tunes when they take a turn behind the decks. And fear not, Black Tape DJs will be featuring, with the now traditional end of night silliness, as well as more huest DJs for your enjoyment. Be there or be…you get it.

Forthcoming Events
5th Dec 2008 /   Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW

Gig: 7pm-10pm, Entry: £3
Club: 10pm-3am, Entry: Free
With live sets from…

THE CHAPMAN FAMILY
http://www.myspace.com/thechapmanfamily
THIEVES IN SUITS
http://www.myspace.com/thievesinsuits

Black Tape is back after an extended hiatus, and we’ve moved to a great new venue, the recently refurbished Sneaky Pete’s on Cowgate. 5th December will see us belatedly celebrating our 2nd birthday, and we’ve got some very special treats in store for you. We’ll be starting the night with a gig before proceeding with our usual pop club fun, with guest DJs and all the usual treats plus a few more.

Teeside’s The Chapman Family play dark, infectious pop songs about murder, have toured with the likes of We Are Scientists, 80s Matchbox and Reverend and the Makers, as well as receiving plaudits from just about every corner of the alternative music press. In a recent NME feature they were described as ‘gloom-punk masterminds,’ which to us sounds like a most delightful prospect. We’re very excited to have them come and play for us on our first night back; just look at some of the great things that have been said about The Chapman Family:
‘The sound of death itself’ - NME, October 08
‘Venomous and visceral they rupture into a set of dark vivacious rock…theatrical and terrifying performance hypnotizes…a thunderous racket. Unhinged and confrontational…frightening the audience. The Chapman Family are the real thing.’ - Artrocker, May 08
‘Heads down snarling gonzo rock n roll…see them immediately’ - The Fly Magazine, February 08

Support will come from Edinburgh-based Thieves In Suits, who’ve been playing around town at such esteemed nights as Limbo, and have earned the approval of Vic Galloway along the way.

2nd Jan 2009 /   Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW

Information coming soon.

6th Feb 2009 Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JW

Information coming soon.

Indie / electro / punk / soul / dance / hip hop / blah blah blah

We are giving half-hour DJ slots to anyone that wants one - providing you can make an impression and make people dance. If YOU want to DJ at Black Tape, please with a sample list of tunes you might play.