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Review: Just Jack: Halloween, Motion
Trusty Just Jack threw a haunting Halloween party that’ll serve to reinforce their reputation as a consistent source of no frills dance music. Fancy dress abounded but distractions inside the club were kept to a minimum, besides stage decorations, as Just Jack emphasised that their events are all about the music.
Despite the long queue punters kept themselves amused admiring the costume efforts of their fellow party-goers. There was a great range on offer; you had your usual army of skeletons, a cohort of tame cats, an invasion of extra-terrestrials and a few more leftfield appearances including a risible whoopee cushion.
Once inside the outfits became a mere reminder of the night’s theme as the music came into focus. The impressive Pender Street Steppers were in charge of the Marble Factory from 11.30-02.30, bringing an eclectic range of groovers to the dancefloor while also providing respite from the onslaught of the main room fare.
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Tom Rio warmed up Motion’s main room admirably, providing the space for Jane Fitz to keep the music developing from 1am to 3am. Marcellus Pittman kept the Tunnel moving with his Detroit house through the same period – a frustrating clash, with personal preference keeping my attention divided between Fitz and Pender Street Steppers. As frustrating as these clashes were they simply demonstrate the extent to which Just Jack spoilt us for choice.
Marcel Dettman of Berlin’s Ostgut Ton label played a lengthy set in the main room from 3am, blending minimal Berlin techno with more progressive cuts. Along with a spectacular light show, Dettman kept a fist pumping crowd going until the close. The label has suffered some criticism for its simplicity in recent months but Marcel’s set gave the crowd a glimpse into why the label’s DJs have made their reputation in the early hours.
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