I was just dong a little searching on the internet today and found this article on the BBC website about The Buzz club night circa 2002. Enjoy!
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| The Soundhaus at it used to look |
Monday, 29th April, 2002 - 15:00 BST
There's a buzz in Town
Continuing our quest to seek-out the best weekend club nights in the county, we take a wash and brush-up, and head out to investigate what The Buzz is all about!
Grasping the handle of the large silver door fronting The Soundhaus, we give it a tug open. The weather on this Friday evening is not the most forgiving; especially when you’re ‘dressed to impress’. Shuffling inside, we are greeted by the smiling face of Rob Glover, The Buzz founder and now co-organiser of one of the hottest club nights in the county.
Getting the introductions out of the way, Rob points us into one of the two rooms that are already playing some fine tunes, and it’s still only 9 o-clock. He gathers his partner, and we gather our thoughts - and questions, and all head down to the basement.
It’s already clear to see that these guys have what it takes to make this happen. Even despite seven years of experience under their belts, this night was bound to work. Looking sharp, and sounding passionate about their whole love affair for dancing, music, and of cause, the ladies, The Buzz has all the right elements a good night needs.
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| Big Boss Man @ The Buzz, The Soundhaus 2002 |
"We want people to enjoy themselves," states Rob, "and to have danced all night long."
In fact, nothing is left to chance during the night. Rob, along with fellow organiser Mike Greener, takes every detail into consideration. From the flyers you pick up in the shops, to the ‘goodbye’ you receive on your way home.
Mike explains, "There’s nothing worse than feeling unwelcome when you enter a club. And most of that comes down to the bouncers. We want doormen to open the door, and greet people as they come in."
Since its humble beginnings all those years ago, The Buzz has travelled far and wide to reach a variety of audiences, well, to Coventry anyway! Other venues have included The Dog and Duck, in Wellingborough, and a small room in Kettering, which both guys agree, "was a funky little place."
Trying to host something not available anywhere else, The Buzz manages to play a collection of songs not on offer at your regular nights out. Four DJ’s tease you with half-an-hour sets, each playing a mixture of funk, soul, groove, Motown, northern soul and indie. Rob states, "It keeps them on their toes," about his reasons for having shorter, rather than longer sets.
The whole aim of The Buzz is to get people up dancing. But that is not by requests. The music may be vital to the flavour of the night, but there’s no debate about what is played.
Mike states, "We’ll change the night around if something’s not going well, but if you don’t like the music then you can leave."
Despite its ‘rigid within reason’ music policy, the night is open to anyone who wants to come down and dance. The whole thing is clearly set up to welcome everyone and anyone through the doors.
Something must be working somewhere indeed, with The Buzz now resident at not only The Soundhaus, Northampton, but The Basement club in Wellingborough.
After wrapping up our chat about the reasons for why this night has worked so well, we all return to the ground floor to experience the vibe for ourselves.
Let’s just say from this moment on, recollection is a little hazy, and my head took some time to recover. That, we declare, is a good night!
Check the original page out here BBC Going Out
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