| Tummy Touch is recognised today
as one of the funkiest chilled out labels in the
dance music scene. As they've been responsible for
bringing the likes of Groove Armada and Tim 'Love'
Lee to the attention of the masses it's easy to
understand how they've achieved this status.
Founded by Tim 'Love' Lee, Tummy Touch threw their first party in 1994, but
it wasn't until 1997 that the TT posse established
east London's trendy 333 club as their new home.
Arriving at 333 on a Saturday around midnight
almost guarantees you a spot in the typical lengthy
queue. But usually, on entering the club the wait
seems worthwhile, and tonight was no exception.
On walking through the doors you were greeted
to a mass number of heads all bopping along to
some funky James Brown style tunes.
Taking control of the upstairs sounds for the
night were DJ's Tim 'Love' Lee and Los Chichorrons.
With their mix of soulful funky classics and Latino
flavored grooves they managed to keep the heaving
dance floor funking from start to finish. Downstairs,
the Idjut Boys got everyone into a Saturday night
disco fever vibe. With the help of a packed dance
floor, mirror ball style lighting and a fine selection
of dub disco and Latino beats the crowd spent
the night cutting up some Travolta party moves.
Unlike the usual club nights, Tummy Touch were
aiming for a more party atmosphere and seemed
to carry it off well. Maybe it was for this reason
that the crowd attendance was so impressive. What
was refreshing about the clientele was that it
wasn't just your usual Old Street trendy crowd,
and although it was your typical mid 20's crowd
it seemed to include people from all walk's of
life.
With a nice location, 333 has built a reputation
as being one of trendy Shorditchs' main attractions.
It was designed as an anti 'Super Club' establishment
with the theory of pure partying being its philosophy.
Inside, the 500 capacity club has a touch of the
heroine chic feel about it, and the downstairs
definitely has more character than the upstairs
deco. Although not the most Inspiring deco inside
333 has a reputation of throwing some of the best
nights in the capital.
The only negative point of the night was the
over crowding. Not being able to make a complete
tit of myself on the dance floor is slightly frustrating,
especially when the sounds are so damn funky.
In all, the party was a good night, and if you
like your funky, discoey, Latino and chilled beats
you should keep your eyes peeled for more of the
Tummy Touch events. |
