Venue: Eksotika Bar & The Music Room at Potato Head Hong Kong
Date: 31 December 2021

Celebrate a memorable NYE experience and ring in 2022 with us. Includes a 3hr free-flow Champagne & Beverage Package.

Acts:
Roy Malig (Vibaholics / HK)
Johnny Hiller (Potato Head /HK)
Bad Times Disco (Ani Phoebe / NYC & Death m.k / Japan.)
Lil’ John (The Eagle, London)

This year features two areas with an eclectic music line-up of Potato Head residents and guests. Party-starters BAD TIMES DISCO, a record service, pop up party, and radio show in Hong Kong made up of two committed vinyl diggers, Ani Phoebe (NYC) and Death M.K. (Japan) will be joined by Lil’ John, who is well known for his residency at London’s iconic nightlife venue The Eagle in Vauxhall.

Hong Kong’s own DJ legend Roy Malig & the Music Room’s vinyl loving Johnny Hiller will keep you entertained with their eclectic and good times sound.

Doors Open 8:30pm
Party 9.00pm – 0:00am

Tickets are available on ticketflap.

Looking for NYE dinner options? Please click here 

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#goodtimesathome, make music a daily ritual.

We’ve been digging in our archives for musical gems; special recordings coming live from the Desa over the last five years. To celebrate, some DJs have also sent us their answers to our Archive Series Q+A, talking all things Bali. Tune in for some weekly auditory magic.

Pinky Perzelle

First up is Pinky Perzelle’s mix from his beach club set back in June 2019. He graced the bar deck to serenade the sun as it slowly made its way through all the hues and once again behind the horizon line. Soak up the mix and tune in to his Q+A.

Q: Tell us 3 things you are obsessed with right now and tell us why.
A: 1) YouTube cooking channel vortexes! The lower the views and budget, the better the recipe. The wild editing, video effects and mistakes all add to the flavour and keep me on my toes. (Sorry Nigella).
2) 70’s movie soundtracks. No matter what musical creation phases I go through, those bodies of work always evoke a lot of emotion and continue to inspire me. Franco Micalizzi and Piero Piccioni are two rekindled favourites. There’s so many great catalogues to sort through. Also, Marvin Gaye played nearly every instrument on ‘T Plays It Cool’ and the Troubleman soundtrack was his first album with full creative control.
3) TV archive YouTube channels. From Dot Cotton best bits to old game shows and trippy commercials from around the world. ‘Giorgio Memoriatelevisiva’ is a treasure trove of Italian nostalgia.

Q: What is one thing you love and miss about Bali, and why?
A: Taking detours on a scooter and intentionally getting lost. It’s super liberating. One day you might stumble across a secluded waterfall, the next you might end up stuck in rush hour traffic with questionable tan lines and saddle sore. It’s the little things..

Q: Who has inspired you recently?
A: ‘The Brothers Nylon’ (Nick & Michael Rufolo). Two hugely talented brothers from Long Island. They play every instrument under the sun and track everything live, straight to tape. Their work-rate and musicianship is next level. From synth jams, dub mixes, string arrangements, comedy, funky psychedelia. Their skill set knows no boundaries and they video the whole process.

Q: What is a Potato Head?
A: A forward thinking, ever-evolving entity.

Mans Ericson

Next up from the Archives is Mans Ericson’s Sunset Sessions set from April 2018. He talks about everything he misses about Bali in his Q+A, including the people and scooter rides in the wind. Press play on his mix and take in his Q+A here.

Q: Tell us 3 things you are obsessed with right now and tell us why; film, documentary, music track, album, DJ mix, book, blog, playlist, recipe, drink ..whatever you want to share with the world.
A: I’m trying to be less obsessive at the moment and find a nice and slow rhythm in this weird time. My family and I are taking daily bicycle trips to Richmond Park outside of London to stay connected to nature. I’ve also started doing yoga and meditation. Always obsessed with finding good music though 🙂

Q: What is one thing you love and miss about Bali, and why?
A: The Indonesian people and the special vibe of Bali keep me coming back. I also miss riding a scooter with the wind in my hair 🙂

Q: Who has inspired you recently? This can be a creative, a sustainability advocate, activist, musician, artist, anyone.
A: Always my wife for being so wise.

Q: What is a Potato Head?
A: Someone looking for a good time.

Mr. Scruff

One of our first Sundown Sessions guests was Mr. Scruff back in January 2015, he returned in April 2019 to join Dea for another Sundown Session. Listen back to his set here.

Dicky Trisco

Transporting back to October 2018 with this Sunset Sessions set from Dicky Trisco, who is next in our Archive mix series, as we dig for musical gems and special recordings coming live from the Desa from over the last five years. He chats about his recent inspirations and staying sane in Scotland during lockdown. Press play on his mix and take in his Q+A .

Q: Tell us 3 things you are obsessed with right now and tell us why; film, documentary, music track, album, DJ mix, book, blog, playlist, recipe, drink ..whatever you want to share with the world.
A: I am currently obsessed with keeping busy, fit, sane and in touch and in love with those who are close to me. Lockdown is particularly challenging, but we have to remember it’s vital purpose (to keep people alive!). We can also use the break it gives us in our otherwise hectic and busy lives to be kind to ourselves and others, and start to recreate things for a world that is going to need to heal after this is all over. I have also been drinking too much…and I painted my garden wall. My plants are better watered than usual.

Q: What is one thing you love and miss about Bali, and why?
A: I miss the sunsets and the food. But really Bali is all about the wonderful Balinese people. They are so kind and special. The Island would be nothing without them and their amazing generosity. Terima kasih banyak x

Q: Who has inspired you recently? This can be a creative, a sustainability advocate, activist, musician, artist, anyone.
A: I have been inspired recently by a Mexican artist called Holalou who’s work with colour and shapes really hits the spot for me. My good friend Maihara from Brasil also takes wonderful pictures of indigenous peoples and communities in Brazil which I find truly stunning. And my amigo Cameron Saul has been making real positive strides forward with his sustainable work for his fashion brand Bottletop with projects that have a really global vision.

Musically I’ve been listening to a lot of music from North East Brazil which is unlike the Samba and boogie sounds classically associated with the country and sounds much more psychedelic and out there with almost a Turkish folk vibe about it. Check out the work of Tom Ze for example. Musically Brazil continues to inspire. Mehmet Aslan has also introduced me to some wonderful Turkish music I can’s stop listening to.

And my buddy from NYC JKriv inspires me everyday through DJing and working on music together. Our friendship and love is the root of some many creative things. And I feel joy when we play together.

I have also been wearing tartan trousers which has made me happy. I bought them in Spain. I like that too. Global connections make me very happy. It’s the world I want to live in where people mix, mingle and share together. Let’s hope it comes back soon.

Q: What is a Potato Head?
A: I think it can be whatever you want it to be, or mean nothing at all. That’s good in my book.

Velvet Season & The Hearts of Gold

Smiling faces, beautiful sunsets, old friends, massages, the Ocean, holy/sacred waterfalls, Coconuts, tropical paradise, deserted beaches” – some of the many things Velvet Season & The Hears of Gold loves about Bali. Take in his set from his last visit to the Desa in April 2018, and read more about his current inspirations and Bali musings as part of our Archive series.

Q: Tell us 3 things you are obsessed with right now and tell us why; film, documentary, music track, album, DJ mix, book, blog, playlist, recipe, drink ..whatever you want to share with the world.
A: The ‘Black Godfather’ documentary, ‘Fauda’ on Netflix, our new releases on Blue Velvet/Resista records, Francois K’s ‘World of Echoes’ forum on Facebook, spring sunshine in London… love to the world!

Q: What is one thing you love and miss about Bali, and why?
A: The smiling faces, beautiful sunsets, old friends, massages, the ocean, holy/sacred waterfalls, coconuts, tropical paradise, deserted beaches.

Q: Who has inspired you recently? This can be a creative, a sustainability advocate, activist, musician, artist, anyone.
A: National Health Service workers, doctors, nurses! Captain Tom Moore, for charity work for NHS.

Q: What is a Potato Head?
A: 5-star Sensimilia

Sundown Sessions #004 CC:DISCO!

Transport back to CC:DISCO!’s Sundown Sessions set back in October 2018, featuring Jamaican rocksteady via Dawn Penn, Womack & Womack’s ‘80s R&B, San Francisco’s new wave post-punk era in Romeo Void, and timeless classics from Carly Simon in the Australian DJ’s super-smooth sunset selections.

Toby Tobias

London-based DJ and Producer Toby Tobias treated us to a Sunset Sessions set back in April 2018. Take in his quality groove sounds set here.

Fantastic Man

Make music a daily ritual. Fantastic Man joined us for a Sunset Sessions set in February 2018, and it’s now live for you to revisit, or discover for the first time.

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Potato Head Beach Club has become known as Bali’s destination for quality music and is recognised internationally as “the home of the sundown set”. The Beach Club soundtracks the island’s sunsets all year round, hosting one-of-a-kind festivals, concerts, club nights, live improvised jam sessions and everything in between.

We look back to 2017, when we were privileged to collaborate with the legendary live streaming platform, Boiler Room, known for “broadcasting the underground”.

Teaming up with Boiler Room for their first ever session from Indonesia, we hosted what is now being recognised as one of the island’s most memorable music happenings. A full day and night of eclectic sounds was provided and streamed from electronic music icons such as Danielle Baldelli, José Padilla, Young Marco, Crazy P Live and Dea.

The event was broadcast live on Boilerroom.tv and hit almost eight million people, exporting our distinctive sounds to a global audience.

Watch the recording below.


José Padilla

Dea

Crazy P

Daniele Baldelli

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Aaron Levitt takes us on a tropical journey ahead of his DJ set at Potato Head Beach Club.

One of today’s most revered online music magazines, Stamp The Wax keeps its mission simple. “We say nice things about music that stirs the emotions and has an interesting story to tell, whether you’re a headliner or it’s the first thing to your name,” says co-founder Aaron Levitt.

Launched in 2011 while at university, Stamp The Wax was Aaron and his friend Josh Brill’s attempt to create something productive out of the surplus of time they spent surrounded by music. Back then it was mainly dance club grooves that got him going, but as editor-in-chief of the internationally admired site, today his musical interests—or obsessions, as he calls them—are vast.

“The global network that Stamp The Wax has opened up for me up has been the best thing that’s come out of the whole project,” he tells us. “Supporting music from all over the world has helped me form relationships with similar minded people and learn about local cultures beyond the guidebooks. There’s a real comfort knowing there are people in far-off places who think and try similar things as you; travelling to those places and meeting those people is a hugely enriching experience, and one I’m forever thankful for.”

We’re fortunate Aaron’s musical adventures have brought him to Bali, and excited to have him at the Potato Head Beach Club bar deck for a Sunset Session. Be sure to catch him there or online via the video live-stream on our our Facebook channel. To get you in the tropical state of mind, we asked Aaron to select his top five sunset tracks.

RANGEr: Bazokonwaba
The second release on Waella’s Choice—the label I run with Andy Lemay and Will Edge—this is a new project from Portable connecting him with his South African roots. I dropped this at sunset at La Torre, Ibiza, and it brought a lump to my throat. That might’ve also been down to the steady flow of margaritas.

Ruf Dug & Jack Doepel: Daintree
150bpm breaks released on Luca Lozano’s Klasse Wrecks, which is much more reflective when slowed down to 110. Ruffy’s pads become prolonged and atmospheric, while Jack Doepel’s sax takes on a powerful new dimension with more space around it.

Beach Wizards: Midnight Waves
Sunsets and the sea are hard to separate, so having two minutes of ambient wave sounds is always handy when mixing is hard or unnecessary. Released on Tracy Island, a side project from Banoffee Pies’ Ell Weston.

Willie Colon: Set Fire To Me (Inferno Dub)
A Paradise Garage anthem from 1986, penned by Puerto Rican salsa icon and New York politican William Anthony Colom. I’d follow Theresa May into battle if she made something this heavy on the strings, trumpet and cowbell.

Winters: Sunlight
The keys work of Takuya Matsumoto, percussion play of Leon Vynehall and the synth work of early Floating Points makes for a beguiling, beautiful combination on the debut from Melbourne producer Winters. Like dapples of sun breaking through the ferns of East Victoria. Serious talent to keep an eye on.

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Studio Eksotika and friends come together to bring good times at home, with their series of DJ mixes, live videos and listening sessions curated to take you on an explorative journey of Indonesian music.

Designed to make you dance at home and transport you to Bali, the mixes, videos and podcasts cover music from around the world, but focus on some of the best underground and commercial Indonesian tracks, touching on the DJs’ music collections from over 30 years ago to the current day.

DJ mixes released weekly every Saturday, each mix also delivers a message from the DJ.

Diskoria Live

Move your body to Diskoria’s Indonesian disco sounds. Recorded from the Studio Eksotika webcam in February.

Voyage de Charme by Dea Barandana

#goodtimesathome from potato head Dea Barandana. He gifts us this exotic, sun infused Sunday mix. Featuring Consuelo, Prentice, Mari Nakamoto and more.

Tracklist: 
1. Genji Sawai – Za
2. Hamid El Shaeri – Law Konti
3. Pyrolator – Ein Weihnachtsmann Kommt In Die Disco
4. 4c Soul – Joy
5. Elephant Man – The Plague Riddim
6. African Project – Be My Husband
7. Unknown
8. Consuelo – Besame Mucho
9. Jean Louis Murat – Te Garder Pres Moi
10. Afterlife – No Holiday For Broken Heart
11. Prentice – Sou Louco
12. Ronald Sneijders – Zonnige Siriname
13. Joanne King – Two Pillows
14. Sophie D Estave – Aventurine
15. Mari Nakamoto – When Will I See You Again

Touching The Times by Munir (Midnight Runners)

The next mix in the ‘Studio Eksotika and Potato Head Present’ series comes in from Munir Midnight Runners, which touches the times of his music collections from the last 30-40 years. From Asia to Africa, there’s tracks in different languages, and we can appreciate them all. He ‘hopes it will make you dance at home’.

Tracklist:
1. Grasshopper – Inseparable
2. Kay Huang – Crystal Ball
3. Gaby Lang – 1,2,3 O’Clock
4. Trouble In Side – Zulu Rap
5. Harold Lucious – Let The Feeling Turn You Out
6. Ben Brako – Adom Tomorrow
7. Dancing with the One You Love (Munir Edit)
8. Naoya Matsuoka – Batucada Primavera
9. Munir (Edit)
10. Munir (Edit)
11. Midnight Runners – Dago 99 (Edit)
12. Tong Poo (Munir Edit)
13. Sun – We’re So Hot (Munir Edit)
14. Ghisly Brown – Let’s Talk About It
15. Mother F – Welcome Aboard

Sounds from the Paddy Fields by Kai (Tantrà)

A mix from Tantrà’s Kai to accompany your days of isolation. A theme tune to feel the wind that blows from its streets, coasts, hills and paddy fields, that sings of better days!

Tracklist:
1. Pili Pili – Virgin Jungle
2. Mondi Bizarre – Where Are You
3. Cantome – The Call (Banzai Republic Mix)
4. Rheinzand – Mr. Mercury
5. Relmer International – Nightingale
6. Happy Mondays – W.F.L. (Vince Clarke Remix)
7. Get Down Edits – Rise (Daz’s Rise Up Edit)
8. Sweet Control ft. Georgie O – Lighter Than The Wind (Wind Mix)
9. Jay Tee – Nana Nana, Now Wait A Minute
10. Lola – Wax The Van (Jon’s Dub)
11. Tracey Lynn Clarke
12. Cassia Eller – Eles (Craig Ouar Edit)
13. Nu Guinea ft. Tony Allen – Howls
14. Feon – The Sun Is High
15. Afrobotic Musicology – Jungle
16. Muddyloop – Lov Me (Instrumental)
17. Afrosound – El Regreso de E.T. el Extraterrestre
18. Local Artist – Dancer
19. Warehouse Preservation Society – Loving Touch
20. River Yarra – Aorsom Wislhs
21. Sprutbass – Reddik
22. Kutchi-Kutchi – Não Morra De Ciúme
23. Walter Martino – What Love Can Do

Samilir Tresna by Gero

Our own Studio Eksotika’s Gero has prepared us a playlist that’s made with love.

Tracklist:
1. Nature Sounds – Seascape
2. Joe Tossini – Lady of Mine
3. Celi Bee – For The Love Of My Man
4. Russ Long – Never Was Love
5. Miquel Brown – Close to Perfection (Extended Version)
6. Pino D’Angiò – Ma quale idea
7. Cerrone – My Desire
8. Flor De Coca – Number One Ensemble
9. Gipsy Kings – Volare (Nel Blu di Pinto di Blu)
10. Gato Barbieri – I Want You
11. Copeland Davis – Morning Spring
12. Enterprise – Anónimo Veneciano
13. Queen – Cool Cat – Remastered 2011

Walearic by Wale

This mixtape is a love message from Wale. The mix, covering all bases from Donald Byrd to The Stone Roses encourages the listeners to keep their head up, be chill and be open to change.

Tracklist:
1. Montana Sextet – Philly Bus Beats
2. P’cock – Telephone Song
3. Nina Simone – Jelly Roll
4. Leo Sayer – Easy To Love
5. Fern Kinney – Baby Let Me Kiss You
6. The Loose Control Band – Doin’ It
7. Get Down Edits – It’s Your Love
8. Donald Byrd – Where Are We Going
9. Dos Palos – I’ve Been Around
10. Bob James – Angela
11. The Stone Roses – Tightrope

Twirl A Little by Dita

Tune in to some harmony from Dita. Here’s a mix to accompany you while you prepare your brunch or even open a bottle of wine in the afternoon.

Tracklist:
1. Lisa Ono – Manoa
2. Ms. Sharon Ridely – Changin’
3. Sasso – Tudo Ben
4. Tony Scott – Spirits Return
5. Miskotom – Berenice’s Hair
6. Oldschool Rider – Living On Another
7. Os Abelhudos – Contos De Escola (Millos Kaiser Edit)
8. Real Sucker for Your Love – Hugh Mane
9. HLB – Ooh La La
10. Sol Power All Stars – Catch Monkey (2AM Dub)
11. Benedek & Noble – Profesora
12. Neon – Le Macho Du Mambo (Club Mix)
13. Yasuka Shimizu – Find No Words To Say

Damba Kelana by Diskoria

This mix is described as Diskoria’s isolation mood interpretation. It is Diskoria’s personal wish to be able to travel the world again to play and spread love through music.

Tracklist:
1. Mondo Gascaro – Dan Bila (80s Version)
2. Vina Panduwinata – Dunia Yang Kudamba
3. Margie Segers – Naluri
4. Grace Simon – Indonesia
5. Margie Segers – Derita Hilang, Bahagia Datang
6. Rafika Duri – Citra
7. Paquita – Damai
8. Rien Djamain – Indahnya Cinta Pertama
9. Parlemen Pop – Kelana Asmara
10. Emerald ft. Utha Likumahuwa – Gaya Disco
11. Unknown
12. Louise & Eben – Makna Hatiku
13. Rien Djamain & Jack Lesmana – Masa Yang Indah
14. Margie Segers & Yopie Item – Nada Dan Lagu

Listening Session: Daniele Baldelli

The iconic Italian DJ and producer Daniele Baldelli sits down with Studio Eksotika head Dea Barandana for an enlightening talk about the evolution of DJing, cosmic disco and some of his favourite records.

Ramadan Tape by Kasimyn / Gabber Modus Operandi

“The other fun stuff that I learnt after second time travelling to East Africa: Bunch of love collection from Middle East, Persian, North and East Africa. This just a tip of Iceberg of amazing music out of never ending conversations with friends that cross the path in my tour and residency project. I think this playlist comes from the messy topic of Silk Trade Route, Spread of Islam, Fascination of Black Jazz mixing tons of territorial musical scales and that somehow vibing close and happened to 60-70s South East Asian Boogie like Pop Yeye or Thai Funk.”

Tracklist:
1. Mamamn Sani – Ya Bismillah
2. Abdallah Oumbadougou – Thingalene
3. Raze De Soare – Ferastra Usa
4. Ibrahim El Kashif – Elhabeeb Wain? (Where is My Sweetheart?)
5. Ziad Rahbani – Ma Tfel
6. Ahmed Fakroun – Nisyan
7. Fairuz – Aloula
8. Hamid Al Shaeri – Ayonha
9. Dur-Dur Band & Sahra Dawo – Gorof (Elixir)
10. Attarazat Addahabia – Aflana
11. The Scorpions – Mashena
12. Alogte Oho & His Sound of Joy – Mam Yinne Wa
13. Dur-Dur Band – Caashaqa Maxaa Il Baray
14. Saied Khalifa – Igd Allooli (The Pearl Necklace)
15. Sharaf Band & Xaawo Hiiraan – Kadeed Badanaa Naftaydani

Mattias Lodding DJ Set

Tune back in to Mattias Lodding’s DJ set as he warmed up the room for Wolf Müller at Studio Eksotika back in March.

Orion Interlude by Bagvs

Tune in to Bagvs’ selection of cinematic music composition, world electronic oddities, ambient and easy-listening jazz.

Tracklist:
1. Kecamatan Noiula – Feko Bobi
2. Kelela – Fade To Mind Interlude
3. Takashi Kokubo – A Dream Sails Out To The Sea
4. Gianni Ferrio – Un Giorno Ieri
5. Gabriel Yared – Betty Et Zorg
6. Alessandro Allesandroni – Personale
7. Nano S. – Galura
8. Priscilla Ermel – Getos De Equilibro
9. Alexis Georgopoulos & Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – Marine (Woo Version)
10. Upsammy – Zona
11. Raymond Scott – Carribea
12. Safari – Day Dream At Bobs Beach
13. Airto Moreira – Jequie
14. Rowen Johnson – Dubbing It Closer
15. UB40 – Present Arms In Dub
16. Vangelis – Tears In Rain

Serene by Ofri and Willy (Norm Radio)

Ofri and Willy of Bandung-based online radio station Norrm Radio curate the next mix in the ‘Studio Eksotika Presents’ series, inspired by the feelings and things we usually take for granted.

Tracklist:
1. Morning Glow – Jun Fukamachi
2. Impossible Island – Gaussian Curve
3. Come Down in Time – Al Kooper
4. Plenilunio – The Mystic Jungle Tribe
5. Veter – Ichisan
6. Aquarius – Prins Emanuel
7. Alternative Theme From Gay Man’s Guide to Safer Sex (End Version) – Coil
8. Dop Smoker – Timewarp Inc
9. Through You – Seefeel
10. Cantamilla – Tranquility Bass
11. What Makes It Real – Explorer Of The Humankind
12. Caravan – Haruomi Hosono
13. Earthsong – Batu
14. It Ain’t Easy – Hidden Spheres
15. Beam Me Up (Please Take Away Mix) – Octo Octa
16. Passin’ Trough – Inverse Cinematics
17. On My Skin – 2XM

What Is Real by PNNY

“A buildup of frustration compiled into an hour track”, PNNY’s own today’s renaissance and Trigan Young offer us a selection of hip-hop, house and disco music in this latest mix for the ‘Studio Eksotika Presents’ series.

Tracklist:
1. Zatua – Nun Vuelvas Mas
2. Jura Soundsystem – Udaberri Blues (Dub Version)
3. Daniele Patucchi – Daniele Patucchi
4. Sapho – Le Train De Paris (Jura Soundsystem Edit)
5. Kozmonotosman – Sabahat Makamı
6. Logic1000 – Na (feat. DJ Plead)
7. Sattle – Lekas Sembuh feat. Santosh
8. Bibi Flash – Histoire d’1 Soir (Bye Bye Les Galères)
9. Blancmange – Living on the Ceiling (Extended Version)
10. Mystic Jungle – Jurakan
11. David Arch – Afro Culture
12. Dazion – Be A Man
13. Young Marco – Dreamless
14. Channel Tres – Brilliant Nigga
15. Woolfy vs Projections – Cruel Summer (Musumeci Wax On Remix)
16. Sounds of Blackness – Optimistic (12” Alright Version)
17. Mukarakat – N.O.S

Island Break by Mairakilla

Bali-based Mairakilla, who hosts ‘Island Break Jam’ the annual breakdance battle event on the island compiles this mix to capture the essence of the event as it is currently on hold. The mix travels through some of the dancers’ favourite tracks they would be breakdancing to at Potato Head Sunset.

Tracklist:
1. Aleke Kanonu – N’gwode
2. KonKoma – Me-Kyin-Kyin
3. The Poets Of Rhythm – More Mess On My Thing
4. KonKoma – Accra Jump
5. JMMSTR – It’s Got To Be Funky
6. KonKoma – Handkerchief
7. Dele Sosimi – E Go Betta
8. The Daktaris – Eltsuhg Ibal Lasiti
9. Dave Gerrard – Pineapple Soup
10. Los Dinamicos Exciters – Let Me Do My Thing
11. Delay Lama – Funky Tibet (LegoEdit)
12. Funkthomas – How Gee Is Your Party
13. Coconut ’74 – The Gold Coast
14. Turbojazz – The New Bell

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Venue: The Music Room at Potato Head Hong Kong
Date: Thursday, 19 March 2020
Time: 9.00pm–1.00am

Club Kowloon is back to Potato Head on Thursday, March 19th to present an exhibition and the art installation “Vulgar Display of Power” of Norwegian artist Espen Cook as well as an audio visual experience at The Music Room.

Music by:
Max Davis
Yao
Sunsiare

This exhibition showcases a series of site specific works and installations by Hong Kong based artist Espen Cook. The works originates around the themes of underground music culture, clubbing, punk aesthetics and attitude, drawing inspirations of the artist own youth listening to heavy metal and alternative rock in the west coast of Norway.

This exhibition is celebrating underground music and culture, the suburban kid, the idea of graffiti and vandalism as means of rebellion. The approach is that of the amateur and not the professional artist, improvising and painting fast and with high energy. Honouring the days of the youth and connecting the dots between the kid growing up in a small town in Norway and the HK based artist and DJ he has become today.

The backdrop of this story is that of young man growing up loving skateboard graphics, his brothers Iron Maiden posters and merch and his graffiting, DJing, b-boying cousins in the south of Spain who exposed him to another kind of underground culture. This exhibition will take you on a journey of musical and visual influences and inspirations.

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Venue: The Music Room at Potato Head Hong Kong
Date: Friday, 20 March 2020
Time: 9.00pm–1.00am

Johnny Hiller has been riding the waves of the international club scene since the early 90s through creating reputable and forward thinking club nights, including the London/Tokyo based Lasermagnetic parties, which were associated with the underground balearic/disco revival in London in the 00’s. Johnny latest venture is The Music Room at Potato Head in Hong Kong, an audiophile space which features his own vinyl collection from the last 30 years.

For guest list, email us on: hongkong@potatohead.co

Free entry.

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Venue: The Music Room at Potato Head Hong Kong
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2020
Time: 9.00pm–1.00am

Potato Head regular, Hong Kong DJ and club veteran Roy Malig is back to The Music Room for another Disco Supreme session.

At the height of vinyl record’s popularity, he owned and ran, Trendza, the main DJ shop in Hong Kong, enabling him access to an unlimited supply of the best vinyl and you can always expect to hear some serious gems in his sets, especially so at Disco Supreme, where he plays pretty much what he likes in vinyl only format.

Expect a wide spectrum of funk, disco, soul, r&b to contemporary sounds of house and disco.

Free entry.

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Venue: The Music Room at Potato Head Hong Kong
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Time: 9.00pm–1.00am

FuFu family is back to The Music Room for their residents night alongside Guido Balboa, Mansai & MLCH. Expect a wide range of disco, house & world music. Good times in the making.

Free entry.

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