Adesse Versions, also known as Kevin Gorman, will perform at Havana and party-goers are being promised something special from the master of all things techno and deep house.
Widely regarded as one of hottest producers of deep house and edits in the world under his less exotic name, AV has shown the world in more recent times that he is just as comfortable behind a turntable.
A former mainstay of the techno world, his music as Kevin Gorman graced labels including Curle, Ostgut Ton and his own imprint, Mikrowave.
As Adesse Versions, he plays tributes to his musical idols. According to critics, it’s all about roughness and raw emotion, bringing a cut-and-paste ethos to house music.
Support on the night will come from two locally nurtured acts in the form of DJs Tharindu and Jo Smart.
Ben Newman, co-founder of Rocksteady, who are hosting the event, said he was looking forward to this event, which would set the label up for their big New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day bashes.
‘We’re super-excited about Adesse Versions,’ said Ben.
‘He plays very pure house music with real soul and intelligence, and has true pedigree, having had a successful career making and releasing techno in his own name, Kevin Gorman.
‘Everything he makes under the Adesse Versions moniker is buy-on-sight, and there’s so much hype about him at the moment, so it’s great timing for us and the Island.
‘It also sets us up nicely for our double-header New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day event with BLKOUT – a huge night of drum and bass and breakbeat with Sigma and The Freestylers on New Year’s Eve, and then deep and groovy house with Breach on New Year’s Day’.
Despite anticipating some heavy, hungover heads on 1 January, Ben said it was the optimum time for a party.
‘New Year’s Day may seem like an odd choice at first, but it’s a huge day and night out in the UK and in Europe and it’s nice to start the year positively, rather than feeling sorry for yourself,’ he added.
The JEP Nighlife’s resident anonymous columnist Artiste Anon said tonight’s gig was a must-see.
‘AKA Kevin Gorman, AV is the master of all things techno and deep house,’ he added.
‘With releases on labels such as Berlin’s Ostgut Ton, this night will be something special. Trust me!’
Tickets, which are priced at £5, are available online at eventbrite.com
Meet the Musician
THIS week the JEP’s Nightlife caught up with Shay Barker from the band Roadtrip Banter – who will be performing in the Royal Square at 6.30 pm on Saturday.
Name: Shay Barker (21) of Roadtrip Banter
Genre: Rock’n’roll
Fun fact: My cat is 18 years old and still going strong
When did you first get involved in music?
I first started learning the guitar when I was 12 and first started playing live when I was about 15.
Where can Islanders see you play?
Anywhere there is live music in the Island.
Dancefloor or bar? Bar.
LP or MP3? LP.
Live or recorded? Live.
Tupac or Biggie? Tupac.
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or 00s? 60s.
X Factor or The Voice? X Factor.
Who are your music idols?
The Rolling Stones and the Arctic Monkeys.
What’s your favourite song of all time?
Rock’n’Roll by Led Zeppelin.
What is your guilty pleasure?
It definitely has to be Lana Del Rey.
What song do you hate the most?
With or Without You by U2.
How would you rate Jersey’s night life?
I think its pretty good – everyone loves a drink over here.
What would you change about it?
I would make it so that the clubs and bars can open later, and I would like it to be a bit cheaper, too.
Where’s the best place for a night out?
Chambers.
Where’s the best place to perform in Jersey?
I love playing at Danny’s in St Aubin. It’s always a good night there. The people tend to be up for it and there’s always lots of food and beer for afterwards.
Best venue in Jersey that no longer exists?
Live Lounge. I miss that place.
If you could play any venue in the world, where would it be?
I would have to say Wembley.
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
- Blue Note: Live Electric Blues, at 4 pm
- Dolphin Hotel: The Old DV8 Lindon & Nigel
- Kitty OSheas: Megan & Johnny
- Ommaroo Hotel: Gary Palmer
- Soleil: Northern Soul & Motown with DJ Rex
- The Star: The Little Big Band
- Troubadour: L is M
FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER
- The Drift: Michael Bublé Experience
- Kitty OSheas: Fiddlers Green
- Robertos Jazz Bar, Savoy Hotel: Brian White Jazz Quartet
- The Star: The Watsons
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER
- Blue Note: Live Electric Blues, at 4 pm
- Dolphin Hotel: Sgt Pipon
- Fort Regent: Jersey Jingle Jangle featuring Union J, Luke Friend, Ollie Marland, Ellie Gibben & Sara Strudwick, at 7 pm
- Kitty OSheas: Kelly McKenzie
- Ommaroo Hotel: Gary Palmer
- Soleil: Northern Soul & Motown with DJ Rex
- The Star: The Pirate Party Brigade
