This rather good East London venue has kept low key over the last few years, but that's what helps it stay fresh, and some really good nights have been put on recently. Tonight is the breaks night AIR, which has also been growing rather organically too. It has a very palatable line up, with some huge names: The Freestylers, Rennie Pilgrem, CMU fave Meat Katie, breakster Ali B with Will Saul and the Unsung Heroes. Well worth a look in, and it runs till late - apart from, I think, the bar, which still closes at 3.
Sat 3 Jul, Rhythm Factory, 16 - 18 Whitechapel Road, London E1, Nearest Tube: Aldgate East, 9pm - 5am, £5 b4 11pm / £10 after
VIGSY'S LIVE TIP: Jazzinho
Before all that breakbeat how about a bit of this? CMU favourites (no less) Jazzinho step forth from the shadows (finally) and headline the Jazz Cafe, after their storming self titled album from last year. Join front lady Guida da Palma in a sophisticated ride into soulful Latin nu-jazz at this trendy Camden venue. Don't forget to join in singing on the track 'Camponesa' when Guida asks you to. It's simply rude not to!!
Sat 3 Jul, Jazz Cafe, 5 The Parkway, Camden, NW5, doors 7pm, £12 in advance, more at http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk and http://www.jazzinho.com
EXTRA CLUB TIP: DFR @ Fesh
Talking of CMU favourites, Tom Middleton (he of the fabulous Trip album) is Djing at DFR tonight - which features as part of the Fesh night at 333. Support from Gucci Sound System and Riton. Should be good.
Fri 2 Jul, Fesh @ 333 Old Street, EC1, more at http://www.feshlondon.com