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Roger Sanchez - NYC Downlow, Friday
The offer of a house classics set from Roger Sanchez was too much to turn down, especially with it going down in the steamy, debauched place they call NYC Downlow. An imitation of New York's infamous gay club, almost anything goes there and you'll be surround by drag queens and leather-strapped muscles all night long.
Sanchez followed Honey Soundsystem and, as soon as the clock hit 1am, anthems from the '80s and '90s were in full flow. Those too young to have heard them in the club the first time round knew exactly what they were, though, no doubt thanks to the endless amounts of archival Ministry of Sound compilations over the years.
It doesn't get much more vintage than 'Strings Of Life', a true gem from Derrick May's Rhythim Is Rhythim alias in 1987. Pure elation spread through the room as the piano keys stabbed and the majestic strings floated, but Sanchez, cool as you like, just carried on as if it was no biggie at all. A true pro. Words: Dave Turner
