The James Brander Trio

The James Brander Trio are back at The Domino Club on Friday 6 November, their usual spot in the city. They're Leeds regulars, and they've built a following here by playing the Domino frequently. They describe their sound as soul-soaked, and they spend their sets breathing new life into soul, funk and pop — the kind of night where the heartfelt melodies and funk-driven rhythms tend to turn the room into a dance-floor haven.

The venue itself is tucked into the basement of a Grade II listed building on Grand Arcade, and it keeps a steady programme of live music from Wednesday to Sunday, mostly funk, soul, blues and jazz, with special events on Tuesdays and a jazz jam on the first Sunday of each month. It's a standing room with a small number of tables and cocktails at the bar. On regular Friday and Saturday nights there's a £9 door charge, and the rest of the week it's pay-as-you-feel, with all proceeds going to the musicians.

One thing to keep in mind: the club is strictly 18+, and because it's in a basement, there's no accessible entrance. If that's a factor for you or anyone you're bringing, it's worth knowing before you head down.

Doors open at 6pm, and the music starts at 7pm. Since it's a Friday, that £9 door charge applies, and the whole night is 18+.