Spectacular Burnin is a fusion of Atlanta’s monthly vinyl DJ event, Turnin N Burnin, with Athens’ Soul Spectacular Dance Party. Hosted by DJ Bottom Shelf (Townson Wells) of Turnin N Burnin and DJs Nate Mitchell and Kurt Wood of Soul Spectacular, the evening will include a variety of rare and classic soul, funk and Motown cuts. Mitchell says that Soul Spectacular, which happens biweekly at Normal Bar, is a continuation of the ‘60s-centric music dance parties he began organizing just after he moved to Athens. In the years since then, he’s kept up with a network of record collectors dedicated to playing the hits and also highlighting lesser-known scenes like Northern soul, beach music and popcorn soul. Wells’ Turnin N Burnin event is a monthly series featuring high-energy ‘50s and ‘60s soul and R&B hosted at venues like Star Bar, The Local and Boggs Social Club. He often books Athens DJs like Mitchell and Wood, so Spectacular Burnin will give them a chance to return the favor and have him spin some tunes.
WHO: Spectacular Burnin Dance Party
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
WHERE: Normal Bar
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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