Herbal Mafia presents RAY KEITH

Name: Herbal Mafia presents RAY KEITH
Start: 2025-10-31T21:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-01T03:00:00+00:00
Location: The Crescent Community Venue

Schedule

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm to Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

The Crescent Community Venue | York, EN

We are back for another massive Halloween Rave - featuring the drum&bass, jungle and old-skool rave legend RAY KEITH!
Ray Keith – DJ, producer, and electronic music pioneer, and the godfather of jungle and drum&bass! From rare-groove and acid house roots to remixing Orbital’s 'Chime' and creating the d&b / jungle anthems 'Terrorist' and 'Chopper', he has shaped the UK jungle and drum&bass scene for decades and continues to smash it today! More info on Ray Keith below...
Supported by the Herbal Mafia crew and special guests.
Room 2: M*A*S*H*E*D 10th Birthday - playing all your favourite tunes but not like you've ever heard them before!
Super early birds only £5! Slightly less early birds: £7
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/halloween-rave-feat-ray-keith-dread-recordings-
Standard Advance / before 10pm: £10. On the door after 10pm: £12
18+ ID may be required. Last entry at 2am.
Biography
Ray Keith has diverse influences from underground hiphop music; live electronic acts such as Depeche Mode, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Gary Numan; and techno artists such as Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. His interest in jazz, funk and soul music led him to buy turntables and begin DJing as a teenager in the 1980's.
He started working as a recording artist and producer for his own style of music and other genres in 1990. One of his early remixes was a bootleg mix of Orbital's Chime in 1990, which was then officially released in 1992. He found his niche with drum&bass music becoming a seminal and heavily influential figure in the scene. He is famed for producing bass heavy yet soulful tunes and has made classics such as the jungle anthems "Terrorist" and "Chopper".
Ray Keith set up Dread Recordings in 1994 alongside other record labels and has produced numerous albums showcasing the breadth of his styles. He has also remixed Moby, Shades of Rhythm and Moving Shadow. Throughout his career, Ray Keith has collaborated with legends of the drum and bass scene, including Kenny Ken, Shy FX and many, many more.
He is known as one of the most prolific producers in electronic music, and in the drum & bass world he is famous for his use of the amen break in almost every tune he has made. His nephew, Joy Orbison, continues the family's musical legacy as a respected DJ and producer in his own right.
As a DJ, Ray Keith is renowned for his dynamic sets that blend the soulful and heavy aspects of drum & bass. He's also known for showcasing his extreme knowledge of music and technical multi-genre abilities by dropping classic tunes that have influenced him during his sets.
His contributions to the genre have been acknowledged through various accolades, and he remains an active and respected presence in the music community. In 2021, he released his autobiography, Dark Soldier, offering an in-depth look into his life and the history of drum and bass.
He continues to be an influential and driving force of drum&bass today; with regular radio shows showcasing the latest artists and tunes, to touring with his live drum&Bass band 'Renegade' across the globe. His integrity, drive, and passion for music always evident in person or on stage.