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A mixtape I recorded in July 1994 when I was resident DJ at Up Yer Ronson at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds. Big ups to Lee James for digitising the tape and making the quality better! Enjoy x

Paul Murray - Up Yer Ronson - July 1994

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106 - Up Yer Ronson 'The Soundtrack Vol.1' - Disc One mixed by Graeme Park (1995)

This is the live recording of a truly unforgettable night at Up Yer Ronson's party at The Faversham on Friday 22nd August to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of it's residency at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds. All four original Up Yer Ronson DJ's Andy Ward, Neil Metzner, Marshall and myself Paul Murray got together and played for the first time in over 17 years!! To say they all blew the roof off is an understatement. So go grab a beer a relive the night starting with the opening set by Andy Ward….enjoy! x

Set 1 - Andy Ward-live mix-10pm-11pm Up Yer Ronson at The Fav, Leeds - Friday 22nd August 2014

Up next was Neil Metzner who played an absolute blinder of a set all on vinyl too!! It was the best part of 17 years since all the Ronson resident DJ's had played together on the same bill. Neil had hung his headphones up and thought he'd never play again. He said he was so nervous leading up to his set as he'd not DJ'd in front of a crowd like this since the Ronson days. All the buzz, excitement and butterflies he experienced were like he felt before his first ever gig at Ronson. I think I speak for everyone who was there that he had nothing to be nervous about. It was like he'd never been away…sit back and enjoy the batten handed over from Andy Ward…give it up for Neil Metzner! x

Set 2 - Neil Metzner-live mix-11pm-12am Up Yer Ronson at The Fav, Leeds - Friday 22nd August 2014

Next up on the decks as part of Up Yer Ronson's 20th Anniversary party at The Faversham to commemorate it's residency at The Pleasure Rooms from 1994-1996 was one of the true pioneers of the Leeds House music scene and the original Up Yer Ronson resident DJ Marshall. He played from 12am-1am when the crowd were absolutely rocking….sit back and enjoy this superb mix of vocal house, dubs and deep house treats mixed together seamlessly by a true master….ladies & gentlemen, give it up for Marshall!! x

Set 3 - Marshall-live mix-12am-1am Up Yer Ronson at The Fav, Leeds - Friday 22nd August 2014

Was diggin' through some of my favourite tracks I used to play at Up Yer Ronson the other day and hit record whilst having a lil jam at home...all off the cuff with no pre-planned set in mind or any rehearsed mixes...I wasn't going to release it as it's not a polished mix but I kinda like that as it adds to the authenticity of it...especially now we live in the days of sync buttons and beat / key perfect mixing thanks to the DJ software available...hope you dig....feel free to leave a comment and share amongst your friends! x

'The UpYerRonson Years - 1992-1997'

On 27th December 2015, Up Yer Ronson returned to their spiritual home at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds for a one off 'Homecoming Party'...it was one of the best parties we had put on and SOLD OUT with weeks still to go. The venue is now called Bar Soba but as soon as you walked through those doors you knew you were back at the place we arguably had our best years from 1994-1996. We installed a Funktion One sound system, had a custom made, raised DJ booth, like the one we played in 21 years ago!! The atmosphere was next level and the added nostalgia of being back in our old home topped it off! This picture was taken at the end of the night when the lights had been switched back on but it sums up the night perfectly. Everyone smiling, hugging each other and looking up to the DJ's in the box above chanting 'one more...one more' It was a moment we will cherish forever and one you can now relive as we release the live recordings from both the upstairs sets in the main room and sets downstairs on the ground floor...both rooms were packed and going off from the start. Here is the first set in the main room from our Up Yer Ronson resident Andy Ward who set the tone perfectly with a wicked selection of driving, funky, dubbed out tracks that got the dance floor packed out from the off....enjoy! x 

We will be doing it all again on 28th May when we recreate the infamous Ibiza Space Terrace at Mint Warehouse. Check the event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/168000040241131/

Set 1 - Main Room 10pm-11pm / Andy Ward - Up Yer Ronson 'Homecoming Party' 27th Dec 2015

On 27th December 2015, Up Yer Ronson returned to their spiritual home at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds for a one off 'Homecoming Party'...it was one of the best parties we had put on and SOLD OUT with weeks still to go. The venue is now called Bar Soba but as soon as you walked through those doors you knew you were back at the place we arguably had our best years from 1994-1996. We installed a Funktion One sound system, had a custom made DJ booth, raised high above the dance floor, just like the one we played in 21 years ago!! The atmosphere was next level and the added nostalgia of being back in our old stomping ground topped it off! This picture was taken at the end of the night when the lights had been switched back on, but it sums up the night perfectly. Everyone smiling, hugging each other and looking up to the DJ's in the box above chanting 'one more...one more' It was a moment we will cherish forever and one you can now relive as we release the live recordings from both the upstairs sets in the main room and sets downstairs on the ground floor...both rooms were packed and going off from the start. Here is Neil Metzner being handed the baton from Andy Ward after he set the tone with a wicked opening set....Metz does not disappoint in keeping the amazing vibe flowing with his trademark disco house and tuff driving beats...x

We will be doing it all again on 28th May when we recreate the infamous Space Terrace at Mint Warehouse. Check the event page for more details: www.facebook.com/events/168000040241131/

Set 2 - Main Room 11pm-12am / Neil Metzner - Up Yer Ronson 'Homecoming Party' 27th Dec 2015

On 27th December 2015, Up Yer Ronson returned to their spiritual home at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds for a one off 'Homecoming Party'...it was one of the best parties we have put on and SOLD OUT with weeks still to go. The venue is now called Bar Soba but as soon as you walked through those doors you knew you were back at the place we arguably had our best years from 1994-1996. We installed a Funktion One sound system, had a custom made DJ booth, raised high above the dance floor, just like the one we played in 21 years ago!! The atmosphere was next level and the added nostalgia of being back in our old stomping ground topped it off! This picture was taken at the end of the night when the lights had been switched back on. It sums up the night perfectly....everyone smiling, hugging each other and looking up to the DJ's in the box above chanting 'one more...one more' It was a moment we will cherish forever and one you can now relive as we release the live recordings from both the upstairs sets in the main room and sets downstairs on the ground floor...both rooms were packed and going off from the start. Following on from Marshall is always a big honour...he was, and still is one of my favourite DJs and the set he played was next level....it felt like we had gone back in time...I hope you enjoy this as much as I did playing! x

We will be doing it all again on 28th May when we recreate the infamous Space Terrace at Mint Warehouse. Check the event page for more details: www.facebook.com/events/168000040241131/

Set 4 - Main Room 1am-2am / Paul Murray - Up Yer Ronson 'Homecoming Party' 27th Dec 2015

50th birthday, Ibiza poolside house mix

Budding DJs take note....this is how DJs used to open up a night, building from scratch and creating a vibe...not like many DJs of today who play the big tunes because they want all the glory and accollades....even at 9pm when the club is empty! haha

Opening up the outdoor terrace were our longstanding UpYerRonson resident DJs Andy Ward & Neil Metzner who went back2back from 4pm-6.30pm and set the tone with a sublime mix of chunky, US driven house. They dug deep to play forgotten gems, alongside some fresh, new releases, edits and remixes!! 

So sit back and let them take you on a musical journey....you're gonna enjoy this!! xx

Andy Ward B2B Neil Metzner - UpYerRonson Terrace Party - 27th May 2017

Following Andy Ward & Neil Metzner's wicked opening set was another one of our original UpYerRonson resident DJs and Leeds' legend, Marshall! He played a 90 minute mix of Ronson classics and fresh tunes that were put together in his trademark seamless style....so grab a beer and turn this up LOUD!! This is Marshall at his best....enjoy! x

Marshall - UpYerRonson Terrace Party - 27th May 2017

Following Marshall's sublime set was one of New Yorks original House Movement DJ's & Producers, Mr Victor Simonelli. He tore the terrace a new a-hole with selection of his trademark New York jackin' house beats and stone cold classics that were put together effortlessly. I found the mic recording that I thought I had lost so you can hear the crowd going off in the background!! 

We enjoyed Victor's set so much that we have booked him to play our End of Summer Day & Night Terrace Party on Saturday 26th August 2017.

So get this on and relive what was one of the best sets we've heard on the terrace....x

Victor Simonelli live at UpYerRonson Terrace Party - 27th May 2017

So here's the final set from arguably the best Terrace Party yet. Every single set was on point and the energy and vibe from the crowd was next level. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the UpYerRonson crowd is truly unique....everyone is there for the right reasons. There's no pretence, no VIP bollocks, no attitude...just happy, smily faces who unite as one big family....the Ronson Family! So here's your Dad finishing off proceedings on La Terraza....all unplanned, off the cuff shizzle that was created by feeding off the vibe of the crowd! Enjoy x

We will be doing it all again on Saturday 26th August at Mint Warehouse from 2pm-2am. Check my FB page for details of where you can grab a ticket or message me on here...big love Muzza xx

Paul Murray live at UpYerRonson Terrace Party - 27th May 2017

After Victor Simonelli had torn the terrace a new a-hole, it was time for one of our original UpYerRonson guest DJs from back in the day to make his long overdue trip return to his extended family in Leeds, Nick Hussey. 

Nick has been in this scene longer than most and has not only played all over the world as a DJ, he has produced and remixed some huge artists which has culminated in him getting signed up to one of the worlds biggest and respected dance record labels, DEFECTED! 

Nick was given the honour of opening up the main room and getting the place ready for one of the true pioneers of the house music scene, Steve "Silk" Hurley. So no pressure then....!! Nick produced a set that had energy and feel good vibes from the off....he dropped some of his own exclusive remixes, edits and bootlegs to keep the crowd going until the arrival (albeit at a slightly delayed time) of the man himself! 

If you weren't there to witness his set, Nick will be back to play another rocking' set on Saturday 26th August alongside fellow Mancunian and Hacienda legend, Tom Wainwright! 

Message me for tickets or head to Skiddle where you can purchase online e-tickts: https://goo.gl/pjtMtg

Nick Hussey live at UpYerRonson Terrace Party - 27th May 2017

UpYerRonson residents Lee James & Garry Dabill were given the honour of opening our End of Summer Terrace Party at Mint Warehouse and they did not disappoint. The boys played back 2 back for 2 hours and set the tone perfectly for the day and night ahead....this is a masterclass on how warm up DJs create a vibe and fill a dance floor from an empty space at the start of the party to a full dance floor at the end of their set to make way for Jeremy Healy....sit back and relive the start of what was a truly epic party!! x

Mint Warehouse - 26th August 2017

Lee James B2B Garry Dabill live at UYR End of Summer Terrace Party - 26th August 2017

Following my old mate Marshall onto the decks was myself. I decided to play an earlier set instead of my usual slot closing the terrace. I really enjoyed playing this time (8pm-9.30pm)as I felt more relaxed and could soak up the atmosphere and have a boogie on the dance floor when I came off! The sun had gone down and dusk was slowly turning into the night when I hit the decks. There's something really special about playing outside, the crowd seem more up for it and they really connect with the DJs! Its hard getting into the right head space from Promotor to DJ and sometimes I'm not in that space until I'm stood there just about to go on....so here's my set recorded live on the terrace. I hope you enjoy it and get to feel the the energy through the music...big love Muzza x

26th August 2017 - Mint Warehouse

Paul Murray live at UYR End of Summer Terrace Party - 26th August 2017

Born & bred in Leeds, Paul Murray was brought up on a healthy diet of acid house parties, illegal raves and the legendary Hacienda in Manchester.

In 1993 Paul was offered an exclusive Friday night residency at 'UpYerRonson' The Music Factory, Leeds where he gained his stripes as a leading House DJ playing alongside and gaining recognition from the likes of Sasha, Graeme Park, Paul Oakenfold, Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, M-People & Sister Sledge to name just a few. He held the residency for 6 fun filled years of madness & wicked parties. Ask him now what was the highlight of his 6 years at 'UpYerRonson' and he'll tell you that every Friday was different and having clubbers actually coming to check his sets out rather than the so called 'big name' DJs was a compliment and testament to the talent & ability he has to create a vibe only that man Muzzcroft could do.

In 1996, his unique style and amazing talent got him his first summer residency at Amnesia, Ibiza where his sets on the terrace alongside Brandon Block were legendary and rocked the crowds week in week out. From his residency at Amnesia came offers to guest DJ at some of the Islands biggest clubs including Pacha, Es Paradis & Manumission and saw him regularly fly out to Majorca to play for Club Cream at their weekly night at BCM. Paul also hosted the pre-club parties at Cafe Mambo playing with some of the industries biggest DJs including Roger Sanchez, DJ Sneak & Erick Morillo. 

At the end of his first full season in Ibiza in 1996, Javi the owner of Cafe Mambos offered him to return next summer and become the new season resident DJ. Paul reluctantly tuned the offer down due to work commitments back in the UK but has continued to grace the magical white Isle and guested at clubs and bars from 1997-2000 where he played at some amazing one off parties.

Paul recently brought the UpYerRonson parties out of retirement for a series of one off parties. 
In August 2014 he put on a special party at The Faversham, Leeds to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the residency UYR held at The Pleasure Rooms between 1994-1996. 
August 2015 was the 21st Anniversary of UpYerRonson's sold out party they put on at Space, Ibiza in 1995. So to celebrate that amazing day, they put on an all day / all night terrace party and set about recreating the infamous Space Terrace on the outside area of Mint Warehouse, Leeds. The party was such a success that it's been placed up there with one of the best they've ever done. 
UpYerRonson ARE BACK and now throw 2 annual Day & Night Terrace Parties a year (end of May bank holiday Saturday & end of August bank holiday Saturday) from 2pm-2am at Mint Warehouse, Leeds and an annual Christmas Blowout Party on Mad Friday at Mint Club, Leeds.

In December 2016, UpYerronson decided to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of their Pleasure Rooms residency by taking over the original venue (now called Bar Soba)and transformed it back into The Pleasure Rooms for one night only! They even recreated the raised mezzanine floor where the DJs had to climb up a ladder to get to. Paul said "Being up there was quite surreal looking down on the crowd below thinking that we would never of thought that 21 years later, we'd be up here again playing music to the UpYerRonson crowd!"

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