15 Years GRETCHEN: MR. SCRUFF & MOE.

Mr. Scruff (Ninja Tune/UK) moe. (SD/D)Mr. Scruff: The entire danceable world of music The entire danceable world of music: Mr. Scruff loves playing extended DJ sets, and he has been doing so for quite some time. He has already played at our Icon, and he has been part of Gretchen from the very beginning. We are delighted that he is celebrating Gretchen’s 15th birthday with us. In his DJ sets, Scruff always moves through every genre – whether jazz, soul, funk, disco, boogie, deep house, reggae, rocksteady, dancehall, afro, Latin, hip-hop, breakbeats, drum’n’bass or electro. Any combination of these and other styles is conceivable. As Mr. Scruff is not only a DJ and producer but also a graphic artist and cartoonist, we are also looking forward to the visuals he will be bringing with him. And because he has been doing all this for so long, he has decided that the night will begin at 8:00 pm and run until 2:00 am (Mr. Scruff: “I can’t handle the crazy late nights anymore!”). As a producer, Mr. Scruff has released tracks on more than 25 labels over the years. A small selection: in 1995, he caused a stir among DJs and critics with “Sea Mammal”. In 1997, the EP “Large Pies” followed on the Cup of Tea label in Bristol. In 1999, the single “Get A Move On” was released, based on a Moondog sample (“Bird’s Lament”) and heard in numerous commercials. With “Keep It Unreal”, he created a multifaceted album that enhanced downbeat with catchy melodies. With “Trouser Jazz”, he embarked on an adventure of disco, funk, jazz and 1970s smoothness. “Friendly Bacteria” brought disco influences, house experiments and characteristic midtempo nu-soul bangers. From time to time, Mr. Scruff invites guest DJs who share his enthusiasm; this time, Berlin-based DJ, producer and globetrotter moe. will be joining him. Originally from Sudan and raised in Abu Dhabi, he has lived in New Orleans, Kuala Lumpur and Stockholm, and is now based in Berlin. His travels have taught him that wherever you are, genres do not matter – what matters is the dancefloor. His sets take us on a journey through deep, hypnotic sounds ranging from techno to organic and experimental elements. He seamlessly combines driving grooves with pronounced warmth and musical depth. Whether as a DJ, producer, host of his radio show on Refuge Worldwide, resident at Berlin listening bar Unkompress, co-host of “Endless Groove” (a non-profit community party in Stockholm and Berlin), initiator of “Black Is...” (a gender-inclusive platform supporting BIPOC voices in Berlin and Amsterdam), or through his many other projects, moe. demonstrates a special ability in all his roles: building energy and creating community through music and the right setting. presented by radioeins For this event, we offer reduced-price tickets to make culture accessible to people with smaller budgets too. These allocations are limited and available only through TixforGigs. We trust you to assess your own situation: if you can, please book standard tickets and leave the reduced-price allocations for those who currently need to save money.