Hold up wait a minute let us put some groove in it…………………….
Chocs away!!!! Yeah baby DiskoPogo was back, and the (Nook and) Cranny was decorated to full effect such that the Nook and DiskoPogo came together on Sat 21st March like MAGNET AND STEEL!!!! Yes it was the second DiskoPogo event, themed to do with planes and that, and featuring a cameo appearance by the one and only MC Tunes, who didn’t manage to split the atom again, but joined the fun nevertheless! Launched by Wing Commander DiskoJim at precisely 1800hrs and giving the Nook’s brand new sound system a first blast from his disco and 80s sounds, DiskoPogo kicked off with an airport theme and plenty of brand imaging thanks to the guys’ tireless PR efforts since the last party (17th January). Resembling an unqualified airline pilot, DiskoJim got DiskoPogo 2 off to a flying start, advancing on his crazy midnight antics last time. Playing Liquid Liquid ‘Cavern’, Roxy Music ‘Love is the Drug’ and Rockers Revenge ‘Walking on Sunshine’, the cockpit rocked-it straight off.
Subtly taking over the controls at 1900hrs was the extremely small-headed DiskoGaz, proving that ‘if the cap doesn’t fit – still wear it!’. Throwing his CDs all over the decks, DiskoGaz played a more modern theme tune with The Pharcyde’s ‘Drop’, MIA ‘Paper Planes’, and Big L ‘Put it on’ to name but a few. The informed crowd at this stage enquired about DiskoGaz’s song choice, as at DiskoPogo, the DJs are as friendly as Mother Theresa.
The funk hit the fan to a background of Lee Scratch Perry in the Nook’s newly-decorated basement, as at 2000hrs sharp was DiskoGav, treating us to a masterclass in hat-wearing and funk, even though he copied a few of DiskoJims song choices from last time (i.e. Barrabas ‘Woman’). DiskoGav, a resident at Cord bar, scratched it up royally with his usual blend of beats old and new, attracting crowds from inner-Chorltonville.
Next on was DiskoMike treating us to a bit of old school with Joey Beltrams‘ seminal ‘Energy Flash’ and De La Souls ‘A Roller Skating Jam named Saturday’ on the menu. DiskoMike also played the awesome We Got the Funk’ by Positive Force, a true Paradise Garage and Frankie Knuckles inspired classic. By this time the Nook was bursting at the seams with a mix of cultured individuals enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, eclectic music, and superb choice of drinks. Westons Cider was a favourite, and the ever-present threat of lashings of Sagres on Draught proved tempting for all present.
Dive-bombing like a spitfire at 2200hrs was DiskoDaz, heading straight for the Pyrenees with some stone-cold choice classics. Fresh from Berlin, DiskoDaz paraded the new DiskoPogo banner to full effect as people slowly realised DiskoPogo wasn’t just a massive piss-take. Lucky Daz saw the biggest crowds of the night as plenty of Chorlton’s finest partygoers checked out DiskoPogo for the very first time and stayed with us all night long to continue the party and general mayhem.
Last but certainly not least at 2300hrs was the pizza-eating legend DiskoScott. Treating the crowd to a dose of Hardcore Uproar’s ‘Together’. Suddie Ravell the lyricist on that record was then informed via the medium of telephone. For a reduced 15 minutes spell due to environmental noise pollution, DiskoJim returned to the controls to successfully guide the party back down to earth. FPI Projects ‘Rich in Paradise’ and the massive ‘Trickshot’ by Ceasefire rounded off the night, but would people stop touching my records when I’m playing again or else I will get very ANGRY!
