Gazebo with Justin Robertson at The Horse & Groom

Just what we needed for the start of the bank holiday weekend -a 3 hour set from Mr Justin Robertson at the always excellent Horse & Groom.

Justin tastes have always been catholic, though in 2013 you would be hard pushed to find a musician working successfully in areas as diverse as dancehall, house and art pop. Justin is a true modernist: he excels as a DJ of international repute; is a creator of bespoke acid house; a remixer for the likes of Justice, Erol Alkan and Boysnoize, 2 Bears, Steve Mason, The Japanese Popstars, The Mystery Jets, Radio 4, Bjork, The Whip ,Cherry Ghost and Felix Da Housecat ,has co-written an album with studio boffin Gez Dewar under the name Thee Earls, and most recently is enjoying great success and a new generation of admirers with his latest moniker The Deadstock 33s .

The Deasdtock 33s provide a perfect marriage of psychedelic disco, proto house,intriguing songs and fresh production all with a visceral live feel and have produced acclaimed remixes for the likes of Justice, 2 Bears,Erol Alkan, Boysnoize, Stopmakingme, The Mystery Jets, Shadowdancer, Steve Mason.

Justin’s lineage through music has taken many twists and turns. He began as a DJ in Manchester and his early 90s clubs, Spice and Most Excellent, were hugely influential. The Chemical Brothers, then students in the city, cited him as their mentor. His Rebellious Jukebox club - also in Manchester - pre-empted the Heavenly Social and the mid 90s trend for mish-mashing musical styles. In the 90s Justin generally operated under various nom de stages, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - ‘Rudeboy Rock’ and ‘Packet Of Peace’ among them - and appeared on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit opting for gramophones over Technics. Songs were plucked from the albums Instinct For Detection and City Delirious for the films Go and City Of Industry. Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, The Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins.

It wasn’t until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like ‘Have Mercy’ for the Bugged Out imprint. In 2001 he recorded his most critically acclaimed project to date Justin Robertson presents Revtone which brought primitive house and new wave disco into the digital age.

As a DJ Justin plays anything from psychedelic disco to a mix of techno and electronic house. He also plays more eclectic sets featuring his love of reggae, northern soul and pop at nights like Sunday Best. A man of many hats, metaphorical as well as some stylish real ones!

Support, as ever, comes from the Gazebo DJs. Since the last Gazebo, Alex has been compiling an extensive list of animals that do not live in Belgium (no Ravens - who would have known?). He'll be happy to show the list to anyone who is interested on the night.

For £3 entry concessions, please email info@gazebolondon.co.uk