A Factory Records double bill featuring two of the iconic label's original signings and rarer sonic delights. Between them, X.O.Dus and Section 25 exemplify the visionary choice of bands that made Factory's roster such a creative cauldron in the now near-mythical Manchester music story. Advanced booking strongly recommended. X.O.Dus
Best known for their 1980 Factory Records Dennis Bovell produced single English Black Boys, X.O.Dus are a Manchester roots reggae band founded by members from Hulme and Moss Side. Formed in mid 1975 by brothers Honey and Leddy Ricketts, along with Trevor Bell, and Dave Reid, they were joined in 1978 by Ricky Jones, Johnny Caton and Gayle Reid. They aimed to give a new, young British sound to reggae, playing a more political / progressive style of reggae, free from the religious dogma typical of other reggae bands at the time. Talent spotted by Joy Division's manager Rob Gretton, the group were invited to record for the then fledgling factory records. They were to remain the only reggae band signed by the label. Now back together this is an incredible opportunity to see this innovative reggae band live.
Section 25
'Powerful, mesmerising and expressive. Perhaps the most maverick and enigmatic of the bands that were part of the now legendary Factory Records roster. Section 25 were formed in Poulton-le Fylde, Lancashire in 1977 by brothers Larry and Vin Cassidy. Their classic Northern Sound defines punk and electro in one. Having worked with Ian Curtis, Martin Hannet and Bernard Sumner on four Factory Albums they now continue to record for LTM. They pre-dated ambient, chillout and massive beats by a decade. Their explorations of hypnotic basslines, thrusting motorik drums and rusty colliding slabs of melody and feedback produce a truly unique and zen like sound.' Kevin Hewick
