G-CLUB aka Gerald Elms
The name G-CLUB has long been associated with the very best in cutting edge house music and no-one involved in the dance scene over the past 10 years can possibly have escaped the influence of the G-CLUB sound.
Gerald Elms (the man behind G-CLUB) has made his name over the years as both innovative producer as well as a highly-skilled keyboard player/musician and this combination is ever-present in the G-CLUB sound.
No-one spending more than a few hours on the island of Ibiza in the summer of 2001 could have failed to find themselves in a club or bar dancing to the huge balearic smash ''Guitarra G''. The record enjoyed huge club and radio success, going on to be nominated for two major dance awards (Muzik Magazine best Ibiza track & Billboard Magazine best latin dance track). The track still provokes a massive reaction in DJ sets and live performances and shows no signs of fading at all.
In 2002 Defected Records released Gerald's follow-up in the form of ''Pressure Cooker''. While on a slightly more underground tip, this was a big hit with DJ's and record buyers alike.
Along side his work in the studio Gerald has also made a great reputation in clubland for his djing & live performances. For over two years the Vibe Bar in London's Brick Lane provided a monthly platform for the now legendry G-CLUB live nights in which he teamed up with DJ Dan Tait and percussion courtesy of Shovell (ex M People). Anyone who has witnessed this will tell you what a potent and unique combination of music, beats and decks this is, all still with that original G-Club sound. G-Club have performed many international dates from a tour of the legendary clubs of Ibiza to gigs at the Ministry of Sound in Taiwan and Singapore.
2006 also saw the launch of G-Club Records which provides a platform for Gerald's many productions and collaborations as well as bringing to the fore many new and fresh artists. Releases on the label include G-Club's ''People Are Crazy'', ''Faith'' and ''Fluid'' which have all enjoyed great critical acclaim.
Tom Chubb [London, UK]
Tom Chubb played in his first club in Dubai back in 1996 when he was just 16. Having been thrown in at the deep end, Tom found his confidence in front of large crowds at an early stage in his career. On his return to the UK, he secured a residency at the infamous Mansion House (formerly Sterns) where he held a Friday night residency for two years until the club closed as well as peak season Thursdays and regular Saturday night sets. His reputation at the club earned him many guest appearances on the South Coast including The Manor in Bournemouth, The Ocean Rooms in Brighton, The Empire in Bognor and The Q Club in Worthing as well as a residency for one of Sussex's top promoters: Sitting Pretty.
In 2002, Tom was regularly brought into London for guest appearances in many bars. At the end of the year he picked up another residency @ The Rhythm Factory and his more soulful sets earned him regular slots with the legendary after-hours club 'Soda' @ Madame Jo Jo's.
Since moving to London in 2003, he has become a familiar face In London's best clubs and moulded close relationships with Ministry, Pacha and Turnmills both as a DJ and a promoter.
Additionally, Tom runs numerous other projects, more notably the London Clubbing site Plain & Simple Promotions
Other links:
www.tomchubb.co.uk
www.myspace.com/tomchubb
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