Reviews of Dry Live, Manchester

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seedy jan
Overall rating: 4

Buzzin vibes, big sets. Needs to happen again :-)

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Related event: Jungle Jam at Dry Live, Manchester

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seedy jan jungle jam
Overall rating: 5

Absolutely 1st class! Ravers excellent, music out of this world, top class vibes. I love this place here 3 out of 4 weekends! I cant seem to get enough! Big upz jungle Fam xx

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Related event: Jungle Jam at Dry Live, Manchester

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subwoofah 27/4
Overall rating: 5

Bangin' nite as always. Best regular nite in manchester by a long chalk!!

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Posted 1st May 03:45pm [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Review Scott bond
Overall rating: 2.5

Really disappointed thought he was going to play loads of anthems from 1998 to 2002 only recognised a couple of tunes we left early cos it was nothing like we expected.

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sabotage
Overall rating: 5

Epic night. Awesome tunes and 1st class vibes and ravers. Love the place!!!!!!

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Posted 31st Mar 01:15pm [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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happy
Overall rating: 4.5

good

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subwoofah
Overall rating: 5

2nd time been there. again didn't disappoint. crowd were amazing, music and vibes the best ever experienced!!!!!!!!!!!! euphonique smashed it!:)

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review of G13 records & hangar
Overall rating: 5

Fantastic nite. Best I can ever remember. amazing vibes. Am going to the next one. Highly recommended!

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Hmmm
Overall rating: 3

Where the hell was everyone? I counted 20 people all night....

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Posted 18th Dec 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

123Dannylee

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old skools most wanted
Overall rating: 3.5

Good little night, liked the venue quite small and a basement sort of thing i like that though, drinks were a bit expensivethe people over all were cool as everyone on good night would go agine...

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Posted 17th Dec 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

MartinClark

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Doyle & The Fourfathers @ Dry Bar, Manchester Fri 25th Nov 2011
Overall rating: 4

Truly amazing band who always put on a fantastic live show. Do not miss if they play anywhere near you!

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Posted 26th Nov 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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dry bar (j.wearden)
Overall rating: 3.5

Had a top night with mates, some nice tunes not ones I was expecting. Top friendly crowd. Looking for to my next old skool night.

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Posted 11th Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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dry bar (j.wearden)
Overall rating: 4

had an amazing night, j.wearden was brill, would of been even better if the place had air conditioning.x

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Posted 11th Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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808
Overall rating: 4

Another Quality night as always bring on Sept 10th

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Posted 1st Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Old skool's Most wanted
Overall rating: 4

Another awesome night n some sick tunes. Shout out to James break- thru for making happen.

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Posted 10th Jul 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Proper Old School
Overall rating: 5

What can I say!!! Totally amazing night, Tunes were fantastic, proper old school buzz from the crowd, the venue was like a Tardis, just took me back in time about 20 years, felt like I was 19 again :-) Haven't danced like a loon for a long while!!!
Big Thank You to all involved for making this ole raver very happy, can't wait for the next one :-)

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Posted 11th Jun 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Old Skool Night
Overall rating: 4.5

Absolutely Top Night, The best I have had in years, music was brilliant thanks to Jay Weardan, was like being out 20 years ago cant wait for the next one!

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Posted 8th Jun 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

Charlie8

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old skool tribute night

Oh my god!!! How amazing the best night of old skool i have been to ages. Tunes were played that I haven't heard any where for time. everyone friendly,wicked atmosphere. Can't wait for the next one.

Posted 31st May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

Charlie8

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old skool tribute night

Oh my god!!! How amazing the best night of old skool i have been to ages. Tunes were played that I haven't heard any where for time. everyone friendly,wicked atmosphere. Can't wait for the next one.

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Old Skools Most Wanted
Overall rating: 5

What a TOP TOP Night....Every box ticked, epic choons, atmosphere, people, venue (sweat box) & price...Was like so so old school ( illegal warehouse 1990 stylee)
Well worth the drive up from Leicester & in the opinion of all who came with me...The best old skool night we have been to in years...
Blew Fantazia from a few weeks back outta the water in every way.....Amazing We had a MINT Time

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old skools most wanted
Overall rating: 4.5

amazing night. friendly crowd, epic tunes... a much appreciated education in the rave music... where it all began : )

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Old skool night
Overall rating: 5

Absolutely wicked night, 1 of the best I've had for a few years. Jay n Mark top sets with top TUNES. A big shout to James Breakthru for making it happened, can't wait till the next 1

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Big night
Overall rating: 5

Quality night, friendly crowd, amazing tunes. Simply awesome - loved it.

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PANDEMIK
Overall rating: 3.5

Really good night - people who went to this event were there for the music - no hassle - no drama - just a skank out to the tunes!

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Posted 21st May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Agenda
Overall rating: 4.5

We all had a fantastic night, we always do. The new venue was a very good choice although lacked in cool air love Agenda nights great to have a catch up with our friends as well :)

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Posted 15th May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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AGENDA - Gai Barone review 7th May 2011, Dry Live
Overall rating: 5

It was the worst weather the city had seen in weeks as Manchester showed its true colours and the rain fell down hard onto the streets of the Northern Quarter. Those who braved it out regardless of the storms were rewarded, as the relaunch of Agenda displayed a brilliant array of talent and proved that progressive/house trance is one of the most exciting and euphoric genres, and still has a rightful place on the Manchester club scene.
The minimalist, underground cavern that is Dry Live was the setting for Agendas rebirth and it was definitely a great choice for an underground night that values the music and the people more than pretentions and fashions. This isnt a night where people stand pouting in sunglasses to minimal; this is a place where people let themselves go to the music. Its a place, as headliner Gai Barone admired, for family. The blacked out walls allowed the music and the lasers to do the magic, and the club has a feel reminiscent of Area 51 or Sankeys, albeit on a much smaller scale. Its a step up from The Attic, with a larger capacity and a superior set up.
First on stage was Akada from the Manchester Music Family VERSATILE, only doing his second set, he warmed up the crowd with a bang and got everyone in the right mood showing off some good skills.
Next up was NoEscapes Jack Cheetham, whose huge gigs over the past few months have clearly helped him develop into the incredible confident figure that stood behind the decks last night. His technical proficiency and ear for the best tracks shone through as he teased the crowd with his skills, dropping the sound then switching it back up and causing chaos. Last year Jack was focusing mainly on his trance and prog but his set now seems a lot more rounded, and he is without a doubt going to go from strength to strength with each gig he plays. This was just a warm-up set, but Jack could have easily kept the crowd entertained for a whole lot longer.
Gai Barone was next up, and I wasnt quite sure what to expect from a man whose studio work is quite dark and deep, especially when he was to be following Cheethams up-tempo set. There was nothing to fear though, as Barone switched brilliantly between progressive house, techno and stunning euphoric trance, all the while bouncing up and down behind the decks like the happiest man alive. He kept the crowd enthralled from start to sweaty finish (he came off stage dripping, requesting a NoEscape shirt, which he promises hell be wearing during his set tonight in Malta), dropping mixes of Deadmau5s Strobe, Faithless and Tiesto in between slices of deep house and tech.
By the time residents Philthy Chit came on the atmosphere was electric. They joined Gai behind the decks as he finished his set and the ecstasy on all three mens faces was clear to see. It cant be denied Agenda is back and its stronger than ever.
I caught up with Gai and Jack after their sets to see what they had to say.

NoEscape: Gai, good set tonight. How do you feel it went?
Gai Barone: It was great. Massive night, beautiful people. It was a great night. I didnt expect so much to be honest, it was more than I could have imagined. Everyone here is a family, and thats very good.
NoEscape: Yeah, it seems like everyones here for the music. At some clubs its not like that but Agendas got a brilliant atmosphere.
Your studio work seems very chilled out and deep, different to the set you played tonight. How did you go about adapting?
Gai: I had to play some techno, some house, some trance. Youve got to mix it up to suit the crowd. Although I love progressive and deep house I have to be ready to change my style.
NoEscape: How does the English scene compare to the scene back in Italy?
Gai: The English are very upfront, they do what they think and thats beautiful, I love that.
NoEscape: Do you have any plans to play in Ibiza this year?
Gai: I dont know, I have family commitments too so well see.
NoEscape: Which of your tracks do you feel defines your sound?
Gai: Well Lilith was my first major track. Ive got some new tracks that should be out in a couple of weeks too.
NoEscape: Who would you say is your favourite trance DJ at the moment?
Gai: Markus Schulz. Hes one of my favourites right now, and I grew up with his music.
NoEscape: Best end of the night track?
Gai: I like to play something very emotional. Tonight I chose Axwell Heart Is King. Its a great track.
NoEscape: You also played the new Tiesto & Mark Knight track. How do you feel about the change in Tiestos sound?
Gai: I love his music, and on this track I love Dinos voice. Its beautiful.
NoEscape: Any future plans to play in the UK?
Gai: I dont know, Id love to be back!

NoEscape: Jack, your sound has clearly evolved over the past months. How have you been developing it?
Jack Cheetham: Before last summer in Ibiza I was focusing on my prog and trance. Now Im experimenting with techno, deep house and progressive house.
NoEscape: Plans for 2011?
Jack: More work in Ibiza, and more underground events like tonight. Ill still be playing trance of course, but more techy. I got some really good feedback from my set tonight so Ill be taking it deeper and proggier more often now.
NoEscape: How did it feel to play alongside Paul Oakenfold in Glasgow?
Jack: It was incredible. The atmosphere was good for my set but when I entered the main room it was just amazing.
NoEscape: Whos your trance tip of the moment?
Jack: Sam Mitcham and Jordan Suckley.
NoEscape: How did you adapt your set to fit with Gai tonight?
Jack: I expected Gai to be a bit deeper so towards the end of my set I took it deeper, and it worked.
NoEscape: Favourite track of the moment?
Jack: I could say one of my own but thatd be wrong! Ive got to go with the Joris Voorn remix of Robert Babicz Dark Flower.

Expect to see a lot more from Jack Cheetham with NoEscape this year, and as for the UK-loving Gai, Im sure hell be back again very soon.
The next Agenda event will be on June 4th @ Dry Live with Vrije Staat, Richard Alexander, DJ Darz, NoEscape´s Anthony Turner and residents Philthy Chit!

www.noescape.co.uk

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