northern comfort

Last month was a bit of a cracker with That Amazing Thing; we had breakdancing in the bar, and a Parisian beatbox champion providing beats for an impromptu rap battle in the car park.

September sees us play host to two more DJs forsaking their usual main room antics in favour of musical avenues maybe a little less travelled. Both linked by the Fat City record shop, chances are you will have been flogged a tune or three by one of them if you’ve been in within the last 10-12 years.

First up we have Darren Laws; still a fixture behind the counter today, charming the money out of eager punter’s pockets. His keen ears have also ensured he’s a regular fixture behind the decks at many Friends & Family / Fat City associated events from Manchester to Manhattan, Munich to Mumbai. Relishing the chance to escape the demands of the dancefloor, Darren will be offering a rare glimpse of his mellower side.

Next up is Martin Brew, who managed the shop back in the late ’90s whilst also maintaining a well established recording career; recording as Strangebrew (Robs Records) alongside Jake Purdy and later as J-Walk (Pleasure / East West) with super-producer Martin Desai. Over the years he’s served up gems including “Dubble Agent” ,”Sand Steppin’” (as Martin Brew) and the classic “Soul Vibration”. Still recording as J-Walk (now solo) he’ll be releasing a new LP at some point soon on Peacefrog. As at home behind the decks as he is behind the desk, he too has DJed worldwide and we look forward to hearing him drop some original samples and tracks that have influenced him down the years.

Support as ever comes from the Northern Comfort residents, beer as ever comes from Tim.

The Salutation, Sat 13th September, 8pm-1am. FREE!