Eclectic Mud, The Hide, Edinburgh, Jan 12

Eclectic Mud is a new monthly listening experience brought to you by Lee (FBI, Shaft, Madchester, Rev Funk) and Fuz (Rev Funk, Leith FM). Their aim is to get away from the idea of a club; instead creating a space to listen to a variety of great tunes in a relaxed atmosphere, played to you by music lovers who are record collectors first and foremost. It's basically a variation on a music session with your mates, only with a bar and better sound system! The music policy is eclectic to say the least, encompassing every genre known to man, including funk, acid-folk, latin, jump-blues, psych, bubblegum pop, electronica, big band, go-go, jazz and ska, to name but a huge handful. Fuz and Lee have more than 50 years of record collecting between them, so there will be no lack of choice cuts. Expect to hear stuff you've never heard before, and be prepared to shake your thing on the dancefloor. [Karen Taggart]