9/19/2023 0 Comments Backbeat bourbon![]() ![]() Don’t miss out! Full details (and the opportunity to purchase their highly-regarded 2010 debut album) can be found on the Bad Ass Brass website. On Friday 17th May 2013 they will be performing (and recording) once more at The Forge in Camden – a few tickets are currently still available. Sam Bullard), “The Snag” (Jon Stokes) and “Dance of the Sugar Rum Fairy” (Gavin Broom), as well as arrangements of New Orleans classics such as “Bourbon Street Parade.” Last night’s set included “Funky Mama” (Evan Jolly), “Happy Medium” (Russell Bennett), “All God’s Chillun’ Got Rhythm” (arr. ![]() The repertoire is a healthy mix of original and classic material, all composed and / or arranged by members of the band, as well as some guest writers. Both gigs were also recorded, for their upcoming live album (due to be released in October). Both were superb performances, featuring the rootsy talents of guest vocalist Beth Rowley on a few numbers. Last night they performed in the Elgar Room at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and a few weeks ago at The Hideaway in Streatham. There is also plenty of jazz, blues, funk, Latin American – resulting in a highly varied set, and a captivated audience throughout. As might be expected for a band of this instrumentation, the sounds and grooves of New Orleans brass bands feature prominently throughout much of the set. This is not just live music – it is real entertainment, thanks to the energy and relaxed humour on stage, the exceptional musical talent, and the genres of music being played. It’s no wonder that every time this band puts on a gig the tickets sell out some time before the event. It’s going to be another great evening of live music – we hope to see you there! You will also receive an email from Just Giving confirming receipt of your donation. Your name (+ number of guests) will then be added to the guest list. To purchase tickets, please visit the above-mentioned Just Giving page and donate £15 per person. BackBeat Village and Jazz Reporters singer Sophie Smith is the force behind this fund-raising project, and you can read about her endeavours on her “Just Giving” page. The event is raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support. The band will be on stage promptly at 7:00pm, performing 2 x 45 minute sets finishing at 8:45pm. The gig is advertised under the name of “The Jazz Reporters” and will feature the incredible vocals of Sophie Smith. The band will be performing as a 10 piece, and will open with a set of jazz / swing / Latin / blues, followed by a set of funk / soul / Motown. Tickets £15 – all proceeds go to MacMillan Cancer Supportįollowing the success of their sell-out performance in May 2012, BackBeat Village and The Jazz Reporters will again be joining forces and returning to the upstairs bar at London’s famous Ronnie Scott’s jazz club. ![]() We will hope to see you there! Posted in Live Music Public gig – Thursday 3rd July 2014 – live music at the Sunningdale Lounge, Berkshire If you may be interested in hiring the band for your wedding but would like to see us perform live first, don’t miss this chance to do so! The Sunningdale Lounge is an excellent place to spend an evening – great food, drinks, atmosphere – and live music.Īddress: London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 0DQ Because the band is so busy with weddings and private functions, public performances such as this are fairly few and far between. This is also a great opportunity for anybody that may be looking for a band for their wedding in 2015. Please feel free to enquire about availability, and to come and see us in action at the Sunningdale Lounge on October 23rd. If you are looking for a funky band for your Christmas party this year, whether it’s in Berkshire, London, or anywhere else, we have a number of December dates still available. BackBeat Village will be returning to the Sunningdale Lounge on Thursday 23rd October, to once again entertain the people of Berkshire (and any visitors from further afield) with our blend of funk, soul & Motown hits. ![]()
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