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So for episode 034 we had a lot of shouts after sharing the first disc on this compilation, which was the Jeremy Healy one. (Also excellent). But with so many requests it was time to get the Whitehead one up there, and after listening to again for the first time in over 10 years or so the memories of its brilliance came flooding back. It's a more soulful set with come epic vocal and feel good moments which made the mid to late 90's a much more enjoyable place to be.

So many stand out tracks but off the top of my head, Right and Exact, Tall and Handsome, Weekend, I Believe, Happiness and the highlight for me, the epic 'Sweetest Day of May' by Joe T. Vannelli Project. It's fantastically put together and a mix with truly belongs into the classic status. Whatever you're up to now Alistair... we salute you!

034 - The House Collection vol.3' - Disc 2- Mixed by Alistair Whitehead (1995)

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

On the decks following Neil Metzner was the one and only Marshall who played a seamless mix of US driven house & garage tracks...the crowd at this point were well and truly getting lost in the music and the DJ's were taking it up a level....check this out for a mixing masterclass...x

Watch out for our next party on Saturday 29th August at the Mint Warehouse, Leeds when we will be recreating the famous Space Ibiza terrace by throwing an all day / all night outdoor Up Yer Ronson Ibiza Reunion Terrace Party. DJ's include Tom Wainwright, Allister Whitehead, Brandon Block & Alex P and original Cafe Mambo & Space resident Jason Bye alongside the Ronson residents Marshall, Paul Murray, Neil Metzner & Andy Ward. Check the Facebook link below for ticket outlets and event details. x

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12am-1am - Marshall - live @ Up Yer Ronson - The Faversham, Leeds - Saturday 27th December 2014

Following on from the wicked set Marshall played was always going to be a big ask and when you go on after all 3 of the UYR DJ's who all rocked the place the pressure was on to deliver. The Faversham was absolutely jumping by the time I took to the decks so it was just a case of keeping the vibe alive...they were still dancing by the time I came off so I did alright haha....hope you enjoy cos it was certainly fun playing that's for sure! Enjoy..x

Watch out for our next party on Saturday 29th August at the Mint Warehouse, Leeds when we will be recreating the famous Space Ibiza terrace by throwing an all day / all night outdoor Up Yer Ronson Ibiza Reunion Terrace Party. DJ's include Tom Wainwright, Allister Whitehead, Brandon Block & Alex P and original Cafe Mambo & Space resident Jason Bye alongside the Ronson residents Marshall, Paul Murray, Neil Metzner & Andy Ward. Check the Facebook link below for ticket outlets and event details. x

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1am-2am - Paul Murray - live @ Up Yer Ronson - The Faversham, Leeds - Saturday 27th December 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'

This is the final recording from upstairs...I had come just come off the decks after playing 1am-2am and the plan was for me and Andy Ward to play an hour set downstairs 'for old times sake', as it was the floor we both made our own back when we held our UYR parties there. We started playing back to back and enjoyed it so much we ended up staying on 'til 4am. Which meant upstairs was left in the capable hands of Marshall & Neil Metzner playing back to back for 2 hours from 2am-4am. Marsh said afterwards that it felt so surreal being back up in the DJ box that he played in every Friday night, warming up for some of the biggest DJ names in clubland. But this night was all about the residents and I'm sure you'll agree, they all played unbelievable sets that made it feel like you had gone back in time 21 years to one of the best nights and venues in the country...UpYerRonson every Friday at The Pleasure Rooms, Leeds!! So hit play and check this mix out by two of the finest resident DJs Leeds has ever produced...enjoy! 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 5 - Main Room 2am-4am / Marshall & Neil Metzner Bck2Bck - UYR 'Homecoming Party' 27th Dec 2015

Following on from Marshall is a guy who we've known since the crazy days of UpYerRonson in Ibiza back in 1994. He was the resident DJ at Cafe Mambo at the time and he caught our attention as someone who knows a good tune when he plays one. Since then, Bysie has been a regular DJ at our Ibiza parties we've put on in Mambo's, Es Paradis, Space & Amnesia. 

Jason absolutely rocked the Mint Warehouse Terrace when he made his UK Ronson debut back in August 2015, so we got him back for his second appearance in May 2016 and tore the terrace to pieces with a sublime selection of Ibiza classic terry's from the 90's including a few cheeky productions of his own. So get ready to experience a lesson in how to rock a party...Ibiza style! Give it up for Jason Bye...x

Bysie will playing for us again on Saturday 27th August 2016 when we join forces with Soak to bring you an all day & all night end of summer terrace party. Click on the event link below for more info:

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Jason Bye - Live Mix @ UYR Ibiza Reunion Terrace Party - Sat 28th May 2016

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! 

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

Following Andy Ward & Neil Metzner onto the decks was another one of our original resident DJs who has been there from the very beginning...he played a set full of fresh tunes and reworks of some old classics...mixed seamlessly in his trademark style! Give it up for Leeds' very own legend....Marshall! x

Saturday 26th May 2018

Marshall live at UpYerRonson Day & Night Terrace Party - 26.05.2018

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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