Rendezvous

Last month, Suave House's night Rendezvous celebrated their first birthday at Queensferry Street's The Lane with a truly special set from Canadian duo, Art Department. Rendezvous creates a house party atmosphere with an ethos centered on having a good time to great music rather than ostentatious posing. The Lane, with its sleek interiors, cushy bar areas and intimate vibe ticks all the right boxes for this sort of night. It also makes the world of difference having the artist within touching distance of the dance floor, as opposed to being perched on stage and isolated from the crowd.

The music policy is second to none. Previous guests, Lee Foss and Robert James in particular are at the forefront of the Deep House renaissance and to have brought acts of such ilk to Edinburgh is mightily impressive considering their current demand.

Formed in 2009, Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow have released their Art Department output on labels Hot Creations and Crosstown Rebels. The latter will release their debut album, The Drawing Board on April 23rd which will build on the huge success of the anthemic 'Without You', 'ICU', and the entertaining collaboration with Seth Troxler, 'Vampire Nightclub'. Assuming control of the main room after twelve, the pair reciprocated the enthusiastic reaction of the dance floor, interacting affably with the crowd all night.

Their set comprised an exhibition of cutting-edge House ranging from Maya Jane Coles, Shonky, Ryan Crosson and Benoit and Sergio that was seamlessly interspersed with their signature moody, vocal groove that is so indelibly a part of their own productions. All of this was done with a smile, and in the age of the superstar DJ that was refreshing to see.

The combination of an up-for-it and in-the-know crowd, along with a blend of superb guests and resident DJs make Rendezvous an unmissable monthly night for house music connoisseurs. I haven't been to Wolf+Lamb's Marcy Hotel night in New York, but without a shadow of a doubt, Rendezvous, of all the nights in Edinburgh, emulates this vibe best. Future Rendezvous events will be held at Hawke & Hunter.