Celebrating 20th anniversary of classic album Back to Black album at Harrogate's Starling independent bar

The forthcoming instalment of one of Harrogate’s longest running rock music nights is timed perfectly for a series of national events celebrating a true legend’s biggest-selling album.

Taking place on Wednesday, October 14, the album which will be given pride of place for the return of Harrogate’s Vinyl Sessions event after the summer break will be Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black which the hit number one spot round the world on its release in 2006.

The event at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen in Harrogate is happening just a week before a special BBC Two concert called Amy Winehouse: Back to Black at 20.

This will see original Back to Black producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, Amy’s long-term musical director Dale Davis, producers Paul O’Duffy and p*nut and Darcus Beese OBE lead The Amy Winehouse Band in a performance of the entire album with guest singers such as Corinne Bailey Rae, Baby Rose, FLO and Lianne La Havas.

Vinyl Sessions at Harrogate's Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen is taking place just a week before a special BBC Two concert called Amy Winehouse: Back to Black at 20 which will star The Amy Winehouse Band. (Picture contributed)

A few days later, Back to Black will be reissued for its 20th anniversary in expanded formats with rare tracks.

Since it was first launched in 2018, Vinyl Sessions has raised more than £25,000 for Harrogate Hospital charity.

Offering artist insights, amazing hi fi and stunning visuals, Vinyl Sessions is helmed by its founder Colin Paine and also features resident music historian, Graham Chalmers of the Harrogate Advertiser, a former artistic director of Harrogate International Festivals Fringe and organiser of Charm gigs and events.