Roots Before Branches grew out of the red draped basement at Mancheter's infamous Dry Bar in May 2004. Its always been about the music being quality controlled, refined but fun, underground but appealing, playing the old school with the new school. Resident DJs Chris Roots and Tom S unearth dusty 7s and 12s with new tunes to maintain the night's ethos of a respect for both retro 'roots' sounds and fresh new 'branches' music. Monthly parties focus on both obscure and recognisable sounds, for the trainspotters and dancers alike. RBB uprooted from the basement and settled into The Attic in 2006 with Diesler (Freestyle/Tru Thoughts) joining the resident roster.
Carefully selected guests who are equally passionate about 'good' music join the party each month. Previous guests include Irfan (Rainy City), Mark De Clive-Lowe, Greg Wilson, Simon Haggis (Strut), DJ Lubi, Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s), Simbad (Marathon Men), Dr Rubberfunk, The Idjut Boys, Mad Mats (Raw Fusion), Treva Whateva (Ninja Tune), Sam Hardaker (Zero 7) and 6ix Toys who smashed the 4th Birthday @ The Roadhouse.
RBB continues to push the uncomprimising cuts with the accessible to deliver unique, forward thinking parties of funk, soul, boogie, disco, jazz, latin, brazilian, hip hop and deep house sounds.
Irfan: Always a pleasure to have 'im on at RBB.
The legendary Idjut Boys made our first birthday sublime!
Mark De Clive Lowe
Mad Mats played at our second Birthday.
Video of The Idjut Boys at our 1st Birthday. Footage by James Butterwoth AKA 'No Money' Info 07841831006
Friday 17th July Resident DJ: SKEG Live Funk & Soul: The Killer Meters B Boy Showcase with Junior Sinstars Host: Dylan Sage
Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden NW1 £10 advance, more on the door, £5 concession by emailing your names to assistant@breakinbread.org before Friday 17th 4pm! 10.30pm - 2am - Get there early!
we"ve just added 3 new songs from the forthcoming rare grooves compilation: DRAMATIC FUNK THEMES Vol. 1. 20 unreleased funk bombs from the Themes International Music Library feat. Alan Hawkshaw, Brian Bennett, Alan Parker, Alan Tew, James Clarke etc. CD and double vinyl will be in stores 4th of april. Vinyl includes 2 bonus tracks, so 22 songs in total! Don"t miss it!
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