TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
SATURDAY, May 28th
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, Door Price: $5.00 (21+) $8.00 (18+)

If you’re looking for one of the best parties in Pittsburgh, we’ve been spreading the love…with funky and soulful vibes…every last Saturday of the month..at the Shadow Lounge.

For those out there that crave the good stuff, that warm and classic stuff, TITLE TOWN’s got that get-down-and-boogie sound…THE FATBACK BAND, BOBBY WOMACK, RUBY ANDREWS, CURTIS MAYFIELD, THE FOUR TOPS…all get a spot on the list.  Check out a few recent playlists here.

With a new-and-improved sound system, a laid-back “Blue Room”, and funky projections on the wall – TITLE TOWN at the Shadow Lounge has got you covered all the way through.

Served up ONLY on original 45-rpm vinyl, J.Malls and Gordy provide the soundtrack to satisfy and undoubtedly have your feet moving to their top-shelf selections of decades past… rare soul, heavy-weight funk, Latin boogaloo, early disco, raw R&B – ALL for the dance floor.

Get up and dance. This one is going to be the cream of the crop.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

8:00pm – midnight

187 36th Street, Lawrenceville

Attack Theatre transforms 187 36th Street in Lawrenceville into a “decadent, pulsating disco club” (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) for one evening only, as The Dirty Ball returns for its sixth year. Join us for a salacious soirée of grog, grub, and gyration to raise booty for Attack Theatre and celebrate with 1,000 of your closest mates. The Dirty Ball, honoring the… (Jolly) Rob Rogers*, features Attack Theatre performances, beats by Title Town DJs J. Malls and Gordy Greenawalt, interactive games and installations by CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center, Obscure Games Pittsburgh, and Eric Singer of Lemur and a special appearance by Sea Captain Seamus’ Shameless Swashbucklers.

*The Dirty Ball 2011 honoree is the award-winning editorial cartoonist and long time friend and supporter of Attack Theatre.

General Admission
8:00pm – midnight
$50 until April 22nd
$65 after April 22nd
$75 at the door (if available)

The Velvet Lounge
8:00pm – midnight
A secluded oasis with private bar, unscripted revelry, and enhanced customer service (includes admission to The Dirty Ball).
$100 until April 22nd
$125 after April 22nd (if available)

The Dirty Donor Reception
6:30 – 8:00pm
This pre-event reception features intimate Attack Theatre performances, fine wine, and elegant fare. The Dirty Donor Reception not only allows you to start the party long before anyone else, but also ensures you access to the Velvet Lounge for the rest of the evening.
$250

Purchase tickets now!

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
w/ special guest DJ BUSCRATES
SATURDAY, April 30th
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, 21+, $5; 18+, $8

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party returns to Shadow Lounge ONCE AGAIN on Saturday, April 30th. This is where you gather to lose your blues and show off your dancing shoes. Don’t wait too late … hurry up and get there early. Record after record 45s get stacked and as the night progresses the Lounge gets packed!

This month Title Town welcomes a maestro of contemporary modern funk and hip hop production, Orlando “Buscrates” Marshall aka the Sixteen Bit Ensemble. He will be in the house throwing down a not-so-common, all forty-five soul & funk set with us. If you’re unfamiliar, he is one of Pittsburgh’s own. Back in 2009 his debut vinyl release was issued on 7″ by the locally-based Harmony Society imprint. Late last year he collaborated with J. Malls on The Top Shelf Collectors mix CD. His most recent project is the debut vinyl release by his super producer group ELQ (East Liberty Quarters) on Rotating Souls Records. In addition to all of that he has an extensive digital-only catalog as well.

FYI – This is going to be an insane night all across the city. There are multiple annual events going on in addition to the regular monthly options, as well as the other random things that pop up. We still recommend that you arrive early to ensure admission, but the attendance may very well be a little bit lighter than normal. In which case there may not be as long of a line to wait in … YAY!

So put it on your calendars and make your mental notes. We’ll get the night started with the good slow stuff to put you in the mood and proceed to make you shake it from there. We spin the classics as well as the material that you won’t hear anywhere else in the city of Pittsburgh, or beyond. Buscrates is in the house, so prepare yourself for an above average dose of the eighties boogie funk. TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party at Shadow Lounge is where you need to be the last Saturday of the month!

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
w/ resident DJ’s J. Malls & Gordy G.
+ returning guest, David Griffiths (NY, NY)

SATURDAY, March 26th
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, 21+/$5; 18+/$8

Title Town is that magical last Saturday of each month when J. Malls and Gordy G. play five hours worth of 45 rpm soul and funk records. This month they’re joined by returning guest DJ, David Griffiths (New York, NY). David was the 1st guest at the debut Title Town party (Oct. ’09). He has such a good time in Pittsburgh that he’s been back on multiple occasions just to hang out and drink Yuenglings, but this month he’s officially back in the building with his play box!

When David isn’t DJ’ing he’s updating his website, www.newyorksoulrecordings.com, where he documents independently released soul 45’s originating from New York state. Perhaps you’ve heard one of the many reissue projects on Kay-Dee Records that he’s been involved with, or the Bob & Gene album (2006 Daptone Records). If not, be sure to attend this month’s Title Town. The sounds that you hear will be devastating to your ears! They may even make you shake your ass!!

For those of you who refuse to quit Mardi Grasing, get down to the sounds of NOLA’s own Eddie Bo and Allen Toussaint! What better way to wrap up Women’s History Month than with serious sister funk from the likes of Betty Lavette, or the heavy, heavy sounds of Betty Brewton! If modern soul and boogie is your thing, records by G.C. Cameron, Lowrell, and Pittsburgh’s own Brass Monkey are what we’ll bring!

Come on and DANCE GIRL! It’s going to be a STONE THING! Doors open at 9 PM and the records keep spinning ’til 2 in the morning. Early arrival is recommended.

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
SATURDAY, January 29th
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, 21+, $5; 18+, $8
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Get it together Pittsburgh! TITLE TOWN IS BACK once again on Saturday January 29th at the Shadow Lounge!

Dubbed one of the best dance parties of 2010 by Pittsburgh City Paper readers, Title Town takes it over-the-top and into the New Year with that thing you can’t get anywhere else – a raucous, 5 hour blitz of classic and ultra-rare soul, deep funk and old rhythm & blues – all on original 45-RPM vinyl. This is a party for those that want to get down.

Last year, residents J.Malls and Gordy turned over the decks to a roster of some of deepest soul and funk DJs from around the world. We’ve got some heavy bookings in the works, but for the first party of 2011 – we’re flyin’ solo. Groove on down to the funky stuff and expect a high-energy mix of absolute rarities from Dee Edwards, The Chantels and The Vibrettes next to classics from Marvin Gaye, The Emotions and Clarence Reid.

What’s even better? If you’re a regular or a newbie, get ready because we’re bringin’ the golden age of soul music to the to the brand spankin’ NEW SOUND SYSTEM at the Shadow Lounge!

Forget the South Side, and get down to dance music’s roots at this month’s Title Town. Nothing but good vibes and good music – guaranteed.

Doors open at 9pm sharp and the music won’t stop until 2am. Early arrival is recommended. Spread the word!

As a precursor to this weekend’s Title Town Soul & Funk Party at the Shadow Lounge, our special guest DJ, The Honeydripper (Daptone Records) has been kind enough to give us a SIGNED VINYL COPY of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings latest album, “I Learned the Hard Way,” available now on Daptone Records!

Pitchfork writes, “This record hardly needs to be recommended to soul fans, but even if revisitations of older music styles aren’t usually your thing, I Learned the Hard Way is worth digging up.”

New York Magazine writes,”I Learned the Hard Way is a painstaking homage to the chitlin-circuit soul of the sixties and seventies.”

To enter just RSVP “attending” at the Title Town Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140464076005800

One winner will be chosen at random from the confirmed guests and announced on Saturday, November 27th at the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty.  Winner must be present to win.

Sizes

Men’s Small $20.00Men’s Medium $20.00Men’s Large $20.00Men’s XL $20.00Women’s Small $20.00Women’s Medium $20.00Women’s Large $20.00Women’s XL $20.00

*Pre-order your shirt now and pick it up on November 27th at the Shadow Lounge.
*Shipping included.
*100% pre-shrunk cotton.