Back to Basics - The 1000th Party

1991. Britain is in deep recession. Unemployment figures reach 2 million. The Gulf war has begun. The nation is submerged in doom and gloom.

By November, the locals of Leeds had an escape route. A gateway to a better place with good company, good times and a soundtrack to match. On November 21^st of that year, The Music Room opened its doors to the first Back to Basics night. Ralph Lawson, unaware that he was about to kick-start an institution, playing the first record; Marshall Jefferson's 'Open Our Eyes'. Fast forward 20 years and they are the proud owners of the longest running club night in the world. In its time the like of Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, Derrick Carter and Todd Terry have taken control of the mixer at the now legendary club. As Basics founder Dave Beer once said, ‘anyone who is worth their salt in dance music have passed through the doors’. This weekend, Basics regulars will be treated to their 1000^th party, with deep/soulful house ambassador Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler headlining. Chandler will be playing a 4 HOUR set, complete with live vox and keyboards. Holy Schmoke.



Kerri 'Kaoz' Chandler



It doesn't stop there for the Basics crew. The line-ups for the next two month have been released, and they are as strong as ever - there'll be no break to get our heads together with a solid line up each week throughout January and February. Slow Cookin' favourites S.A.S. (Adam Shelton & Subb-an) celebrate their One Records party, we see the return of long time resident and Basics regular Andrew Weatherall and we round off an eventful two months with Italians stars Massi DL and Rio Padice. As well as these superb bookings, the residents are amongst the best you will find. Upstaging the guests is a regular occurence.

Cast your eyes over these line ups and get your place booked ASAP.

Other confirmed line ups...

FEB 19th: BACK TO BASICS RECORDS - RELEASE PARTY

GAVIN HERLIHY (COCOON / CADENZA / GET PHYSICAL)
JAMES BARNSLEY (GET PHYSICAL / BREAKOUT AUDIO)
JAMES HOLROYD (CHEMICAL BROTHERS TOUR DJ)
BUCKLEY (ONE RECORDS / EXTENDED PLAY)

* Carry on in the BlackBox with PUSH:ON

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FEB 26th: HORACIO SHOWCASE

MASSI DL (CADENZA / RAUM... MUSIK / CYNOSURE)
RIO PADICE (BASS CULTURE / TSUBA / CYNOSURE)
RALPH LAWSON (2020 SOUNDSYSTEM)

To get tickets click here.