Disco Outcasts

Bio:

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/// ABOUT US ///

On a rainy night in a dark Manchester basement the Disco Outcasts first collaborated, playing space disco to a crowed of the Northern Quarter's cool cats… The vibe was electric, beer was flowing and onlookers had their heads nodding to this special new allegiance. Not knowing things were about to explode Stefano and Leo decided to relocate to the kitsch surroundings of Manchester's disco dive, better known as the Purple Pussycat. The pair instantly fell in love with the venue, thinking Daft Punk video meets 70's strip club and with much delight were snapped up with a Saturday night residency. The combination of the quirky basement and sleazy disco sound track makes this one of the most entertaining nights out in the city!

With the duo attracting interest from some of the coolest underground promoters it was no surprise they have done this before! Stefano is a real legend in the Manchester music scene, having released records that sold in excess of 70,000 units and playing everywhere from the Hacienda to Glastonbury, from Ibiza to Reykjavík… Stefano has toured with acts such as Oasis and Run DMC, demonstrating he's one of the most versatile DJ's around. Leo has quickly become one of the city's most exciting talents, with a record collection reminiscing those twice his age. His technical ability has impressed many a veteran, dubbed junior disco amongst his peers. Leo is the brains behind Manchester's phuture parties, as well as previous residencies during Tangled's legendary reign at The Phoenix dubbed as one of their "stars of the future" and for Ibiza's notorious Zoo Project.

In a short space of time the duo also helped create a nu-disco scene over at the newly refurbished Cellar in Blackburn. The nights included guest slots from their heroes including a reel-to-reel session from the master of electro funk Greg Wilson. Outside of their Disco Outcasts parties they are busy with discoid residencies in cities around the country including Manchester, London, Liverpool and Blackburn, as well as regular bookings to guest at some of the most weird and wonderful parties!

Now in their second year the Disco Outcasts have featured as residents for club nights around the country and beyond… From representing London's Mondo Disco crew at The Garden in Croatia to creating a small disco scene in Blackburn at The Cellar with the help of heroes such as electro funk master Greg Wilson. Outside of their residencies the pair are ever busy with international bookings at some of the most weird and wonderful parties across Europe, plus a tour of the East and West Coast of the United States and Canada early next year. Outside the club the pair have some exciting studio plans, with Stefano's collaboration with Adam Strange 'Pulp Disco & The Outcasts' sparking a burning desire to make more music . The unsigned debut 'Witches' has been playlisted by the likes of Rune Lindbæk, The Unabombers, Dub The Disco, James Holroyd and David Dunne has featured it heavily on the Nu Cool show for the Galaxy Network along with Stefano’s guest mixes.

If you love italo, cosmic, afro and boogie then look no further than Stefano and Leo… The Disco Outcasts!

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/// GUEST APPEARANCES 2008/09 ///

Previous guests that have been welcomed at our promotions include...

The Orb (Dr Alex Paterson - DJ Set), Stu Robinson & Neil Meekin (Cosmic Boogie), Greg Wilson (Credit To The Edit), Crazy P (Jim & Chris - DJ Set), Dave Jay & Steve Lee (Mondo Disco), Chris Brown (Disco Not Disco), James Holroyd (Bugged Out!), Emma (Chibuku), Mani (Primal Scream), Joe Morris & Nick Smith (Polaroid Soundsystem), Andrew Allsgood (Get Off), Dave Haslam (Yellow), Daniel Donnachie (Cosmic Dancing), The Revenge (Instruments Of Rapture), Andy Whittaker (20:20 Vision), Maelstrom (Eskimo), Kelvin Andrews (Soul Mekanik), Pure Science (Fabric London), Ray Mang (DFA), The Project Club (Is It Balearic?), Marco Giannini & Lucy Locket (The Magnificent Dance), Neil Smallridge (On A Plate), Non è Possibilé (La Dame Noir) and The Main Stem (Is It Balearic?).

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/// BOOKINGS ///

To book the Disco Outcasts please contact Imelda at...

All Stars DJ Agency
+44 (0) 7980 545 887
www.allstarsdjagency.com

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Member Since:

August 21, 2008

Members:

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/// DISCO OUTCASTS ///

DJS:
Stefano & Leo

PRODUCTION:
Pulp Disco & The Outcasts

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Influences:

/// OUTCAST LOVE ///

Our influences include...
Arthur Russell, Shep Pettibone, Tom Moulton, Nicky Siano, Mel Cheren, David Mancuso, Ze Records, Prelude Records, West End Records, Francois K, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Liquid Liquid, ESG, Shuggie Ottis, Fela Kuti, King Tubby, Juan Atkins, The Human League, Kraftwerk, YMO, Cutting Records, Sugar Hill Records, Daniele Baldelli, Vaughn Mason, Mantronix, Public Enemy, Def Jam Records, Trax Records, Transmat Records, Grace Jones, William Orbit, Sergio Mendes, Norman Whitfield, Quincy Jones, Carl Craig, Andrew Weatherall, Moonboots, Justin Robertson, Graeme Park, Mike Pickering, Jon Da Silva, Rob Gretton, New Order, Newcleus, Africa Bambaataa, Tommy Boy Records, Street sounds, Egyptian Lover, EPMD, Spanky Wilson, Elkin & Nelson, Penguin Café Orchestra, Daniel Wang, Brennan Green, Larry Heard, Wally Badarou, Bunny Mac, Cerrone, Gaz Nevada, Vincent Montana, Salsoul Records, Lalo Schifrin, Nigeria Funk, The Four Brothers, Lee Scratch Perry, Lucio Battisti, Greg Wilson, Manuel Gottsching, Gino Soccio, Giorgio Moroder, Patrick Cowley and many more.

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Sounds Like:

/// MUSIC WE PLAY ///

Italo, Cosmic, Afro & Boogie.
(Weekly Residency at Purple Pussy Cat)

Acid House, Electro & Techno.
(Monthly Residency with Phuture)

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/// OUR WEEKLY DISCO ///

"A genuinely unique club and bar space in the city that boasts a flagship club night - Disco Outcasts."
(Manchester Evening News)

Hear us play every Saturday night at...



19a Backbridge Street,
off Deansgate,
Manchester,
M3 5NP.

10pm till 4am / Free Entry!

www.purplepussycat.co.uk

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/// LATEST PROMO MIXES ///

Disco Outcasts - Not Made For Love by discooutcasts

Disco Outcasts - Doing Stuff & Things by discooutcasts

Disco Outcasts - In The Garden (an Adriatic Scene) by discooutcasts

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/// RESIDENT ADVISOR ///

Link to our Resident Advisor DJ page...



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Record Label:

Electric Sheep Records