The Black Keys
Location: Refectory (2100 Capacity), Union Bars and Clubs
7.30pm to 11.00pm
The two-man duo comprising the Black Keys, singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, were in their early twenties when their debut, The Big Come Up, was issued in 2002. They play close-to-the-bone, raw blues-rock, the only instrumentation being Auerbach's guitar, Carney's drums, and the occasional organ. Auerbach had a fine, mature, lived-in blues voice for one so young, and the group's material worked in funk, soul, and rock influences from the likes of Jimi Hendrix and James Brown that avoided undue repetition of the overdone chord progressions and stock riffs common to so many such acts. Before the year's end, the band inked a deal with Fat Possum. The Black Keys' second album, Thickfreakness, was recorded in 14 straight hours one day in 2002. To prepare for its April 2003 release, the duo was handpicked by Sleater-Kinney as their opening act for their winter tour of North America. Rubber Factory followed in 2004 and earned notices as one of the best records of the year.
The latest Black Keys record, Magic Potion, was released on September 4, 2006 in the UK. The band was collaborating on an album with Ike Turner, to be produced by Danger Mouse and released in 2007. While this idea was rendered impossible with Turner's death in December 2007, the band will release a follow-up to Magic Potion in April 2008, entitled Attack & Release, also produced by Danger Mouse.
Advance tickets available from CATS and www.leedstickets.com
For further information: 0113 380 1342
Cost: £15 advance
Fruity
Location: Stylus, Pulse and Mine (1800 Capacity), Union Bars and Clubs
10.30pm to 3.30am
Fruity is a party for all students and their mates to attend -the crowd is up for it, friendly and attitude-free! Each room has a different music policy so you can listen to whatever takes your fancy - Indie, Dance, Britpop, R'n'B, Party classics, Old Skool Dance– you name it, we play it!
STYLUS- The best party anthems and chart classics alongside requests and shoutouts, with Will Peel in charge to keep your night going strong.
MINE - Fruity's second room is hosted by DJ Poppy playing an array of RnB and eclectic grooves, with the emphasis of the music changing from week to week.
PULSE - Hosted by the infamous Tunnel Club resident Chris Martin and his side kick Hazy Dave. Just like his Coldplay namesake you can catch Chris playing indie anthems past and present every week.
Advance tickets available from Hiccup! in the Union building and www.leedstickets.com.
For further information: Contact Rob on 0113 380 1333 for group and birthday guest list bookings
Cost: £4 advance/ £5 on the door
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