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.

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
Saturday, September 25
w/ DJ’s J.Malls & Gordy
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, 18+ w/ ID, $5

Long story short, as we gear up for our one-year anniversary, we’re going back to the basics this month.

What we’re doin’: Only the finest, underground rare soul, funk and and rhythm & blues vinyl – played for five straight hours at a volume suitable for dancing.

What you’re doin’: Gettin’ down to infectiously danceable grooves from Eddie Kendricks, Curtis Mayfield, Martha & The Vandellas, Nate Evans, Honey & The Bees and more while the fine folks at the SHADOW LOUNGE serve up the rest.

We turn the lights way down low and spin those heavy tunes to help you do you’re thing all night long.

TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party
Official Hothouse Afterparty
Saturday, August 28
w/ special guest DJ ROBERT WELLS (Ann Arbor Soul Club)
Shadow Lounge
5972 Baum Blvd. (E. Liberty)
9 PM-2 AM, 18+ w/ ID, $5

* Early arrival recommended.
*Purchase tickets for Hot House.

TITLE TOWN returns Saturday, July 31 w/ guest KEVIN COOMBE (DC)

Back once again, it’s Pittsburgh’s premier Saturday Night Dance Party: 5+ hours of rare SOUL, super heavy FUNK, and vintage RHYTHM & BLUES – all killer no filler, original 45rpm vinyl played SUPER LOUD and SUPER BAD – all within the comfy “air conditioned” confines of East Liberty’s SHADOW LOUNGE.

We’ve got those fine-tuned grooves of the highest order; lost soul 45s from Pittsburgh, Pa., the Windy City and the Motor City – all frantically mixed up in an adulterated cocktail of wildly paced rhythms and funky beats.

This is a party for those that like their music deep.

KEVIN “DJ NITEKRAWLER” COOMBE

It’s summer in the city and it’s a perfect time to welcome back Washington DC’s Kevin Coombe aka DJ Nitekrawler. Recently featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, Kevin hosts the successful MONEYTOWN funk and soul party and is the founder of DC Soul Recordings. He’s not only a schooled DJ, but a catalyst behind the cataloging of records by legends and lesser-known artists of the DC soul era.

The Washington Post writes, “DJ Nitekrawler has getting crowds to dance down to a science: wickedly funky drums. Deep, rubbery bass. Punching horns. Shaking tambourine. The unmistakable chicka-chicka shuffle of wah-wah guitar.”

If you missed Nitekrawler’s explosive set last year, never fear; you’ve got another chance. Now go dance!

Links:

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133202023379187

Funk On A 45: D.C. Soul Music Rediscovered (NPR)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122080915

Discovering Old D.C. Soul (Washington Post)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/30/AR2009043001465.html

D.C. Soul Recordings
http://www.dcsoulrecordings.com/