AR:TEE

AR:TEE are playing Chew's Yard on Friday 27 November, a house music duo introducing themselves to the city. They describe their sound as soulful house and talk about bringing plenty of feel-good energy to the night, so it's a house set that leans more towards the warm, melodic side of things than the harder, clubbier end. If you're into house that's more about the groove and the soul than the heavy bass, this is the kind of thing that'll sit right with you.

Chew's Yard is a good spot for a night like this. It takes its name from an 18th-century artisans' yard and historic alleyway linking Friargate and Market Street West in Preston, and the venue itself was made by turning a disused warehouse and joinery workshop into a space that keeps the raw surfaces of the original buildings. Inside, there's a food and drinks hall home to five independent traders, an events room, and a walled garden, and they work with local producers like Thornbridge brewery and Goosnargh Gin. It's the kind of place where you can grab something to eat and a drink before the music starts, and then just settle in for the evening.

Since it's a house duo, the night is built around the dancefloor, and with the food and drink on hand, it's easy to make a proper evening of it rather than just popping in for a bit. Entry is free, so you can just turn up on the night without worrying about tickets. AR:TEE take the stage on Friday 27 November at Chew's Yard in Preston, and with free entry, it's a low-stakes way to spend a Friday night.