On this week at The Matterhorn...
A quick congratulations to The Wellington Design School students, who are exhibiting their work at the Design School until Sunday, check out the clever clogs! Also on the list of things to do, AAArgh a live movie experience on at Bats theatre; Rockers Hi Fi at Studio Nine next Friday and 21 Days of Shopping an exhibition at The City Gallery happening until Sunday 03 December.
On this week at The Matterhorn...
Wednesday 22nd - The Domestic Lounge with Jonathan Crayford Jonathan Crayford and his scratch band play live jazz jams the middle Wednesdays of the month. Join the Matterhorn crew for a lively evening of jazz noodles, and dine on divine cuisine made lovingly by the transcendent Matterhorn chefs.
Thursday 23rd - Expansions with b.lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is our man on the drum and bass scene, his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles with the resolution that they be smart, sexy and full of the funk we associate with the ŒHorn. B-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.
Friday 24th - Mu & Zen Forget your work worries with the Mu and Zen Connection, here to soothe away the weeks woes, with a fine selection of funk, house rare groove and all the classics to make your body move. Shake that booty in the garden as the stress and pain fall away.
Saturday 25th - The Late Show with Vee and Koa Join the neighbourly Vee in his popular Saturday night residency, what a party guy, mixing up a sweet blend of hip hop and funk with flavourŠ this week Vee is joined by Koa, sometimes the rootsy Roots Foundation DJ, sometimes the phenomenal 2 step DJ, no matter what he¹s playing Koa has the magic mix in his bag.
Sunday 26th The Matterhorn presents Gilles Peterson Worldwide 5-7pm on radio active 89fm
And next week...
Wednesday 29th - The Domestic Lounge presents Super Drums Pro Series A first for the Domestic Lounge, check out this electronic ensemble of drum machine madness. Featuring Toby Hornblower, Tim Jarray and Brett McKenzie in a whirlwind night of beats and blips.
Thursday 30th November - Expansions with b.lo Bass Frontiers resident b-lo is our man on the drum and bass scene, his Thursday night residency at The Matterhorn is a popular weekend warm-up. b-lo plays all styles with the resolution that they be smart, sexy and full of the funk we associate with the ŒHorn. B-lo's dancefloor is never an empty one, try it out for a great alternative to the packed weekend nights at The Matterhorn.
Friday 1st December - Mu & Zen Forget your work worries with the Mu and Zen Connection, here to soothe away the weeks woes, with a fine selection of funk, house rare groove and all the classics to make your body move. Shake that booty in the garden as the stress and pain fall away.
Saturday 2nd December - The Late Show with Vee and The Silent One Join the neighbourly Vee in his popular Saturday night residency, what a party guy, mixing up a sweet blend of hip hop and funk with flavourŠ this week Vee is joined by The Silent One, from Radio Active¹s longest running hip hop show, The Jam. The Silent One will showcase the finest in new and old school hip hop flavours and get your booty grooving too.
Sunday 3rd December The Matterhorn presents Gilles Peterson Worldwide 5-7pm on radio active 89fm
Wednesday 6th December -
The Domestic Lounge presents Twinset Twist away to the beauteous sounds of Wellington¹s most co-ordinated jazz ensemble. Let Twinset caress your mid week woes away to the tune of funky live lounge and jazz. If you haven't caught them yet, do so. A recommended pick of the month.
Also coming up in the future... December 16th An RnB Christmas party with a slinky 2-step slant, December 24th we celebrate international travelling DJ and Fonky Monk Cians return with Cian king of the elves Christmas Eve party, and next year... introducing Sundays (the new Saturdays) at The Matterhorn... Watch this space.