Groove Theory @ Undertone, Cardiff
Fri 7 Dec
This December, primo party purveyors Groove Theory are bringing us an early Christmas gift in the form of their fifth birthday celebration. For anybody that has attended one of their previous birthday events, you will no doubt have an idea of the merriment at hand. Throughout its existence, GT has unified like-minded souls under its rhythmic banner via world-renowned DJs. For their latest edition, they have booked another high quality headliner to take the reins for three hours at their ancestral home, Undertone.
Athens Of The North are a collective hailing from Edinburgh, releasing and reissuing classic funk, soul and disco cuts. Since 2014, the crew have undertaken a prolific four years of releasing “premium licensed rare music done right”. Along the way, they’ve received plaudits and airtime support from gargantuan names such as Motor City Drum Ensemble, Jeremy Underground, Floating Points and Groove Theory alumnus Sadar Bahar. Now boasting a catalogue of long forgotten gems, the AOTN crew have worked tirelessly as a beacon of hope, rediscovering EPs and remastering tracks that somehow didn’t receive the recognition they deserve.
Don’t forget to check Athens’ monthly NTS radio residency, for a succinct taster of the magic in store on Fri 7. Support on the night comes from the inimitable GT residents.
Tickets: £6.50-£10. Info: 029 2022 8883 / www.10feettall.co.uk (HW)