Music vox pop: what makes you move?

Jiving at the Bunk House

In an attempt to swing opinion in favour of alternative nights out, Bunk House on St Mary Street is introducing a new club night from next month onwards.

The hostel, bar and club boasts an underground cavern called the Halfpenny Theatre, which currently hosts a popular Swing Saturday, serving a dose of rockabilly, swing and rock ‘n roll, courtesy of Cardiff DJ Ben Potter.

The club has now decided to introduce Trojan and Ska Friday, commencing on 2 November 2012. With its eclectic offerings, Angie Kirby, a musician, describes the club as “small oasis in the middle of St Mary Street.”

In favour of an alt. night out, we went to Chapter Arts Centre to ask: What kind of music do you dance to?

Delyth Eirwyn, 41, actress, Anglesey

“I like world music, so the type of music I like to dance to is the Brazilian Samba, but it’s hard finding somewhere that plays it.”

Nick Baur, 31, working at the Federal Office for Migration, Switzerland

“I like to dance to electronic music, and indie music, because it’s a kind of escape, getting lost in the beats.”

Aled William Thomas, 31, venue manager, Carmarthen

“Either punk or hardcore, because you can really unwind. You can run through a crowd, slam dancing. You get a gig license to do that.”

Lucas Hughes, 33, musician, Shotton

“I don’t dance! Not really. But when I’m in the house on my own I like The Beatles, the Stones. And sometimes Fleetwood Mac.”

Matt Davies, 45, music promoter and retailer, Carmarthen

“Rock’n’roll and rockabilly, because you can let rip with the dance moves, which we used to do in the youth club when I was younger.”

Kath Thomas, 30, doctor, Cambridge

“I like to dance to alternative, electronic music, that’s a bit different. But also a bit of cheese. Everyone needs a bit of cheese.”

David Williams Giblette, 62, horticulturalist, Cardiff

“I like Moves Like Jagger, because still, at 62, I can throw it around with the same speed as I did in the 60s.”

Keep up to date with club nights and events at the Bunk House Facebook page

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