Brilliant line up -
Pay on the door;
The Colour; a 4 piece London Based band taking inspiration from The Cure, My Bloody Valentine and Hole. Noise rock shoegaze meets south london teenagers. Glorified noise at its finest.
Blue Kimono is a blues rock band based in London, UK, inspired by the music of the 60s British blues scene. Let's meet the team:
Shuko Fujita (vocals) comes from Japan, the land of the rising sun. This is appropriate as her voice is like a ray of sun, lighting up any room with its warm vibrato. This would be a good achievement for a trained, experienced singer but for a comparative novice who is deaf in one ear it is nothing short of miraculous and a testament to her natural talent and pluck. Shuko's early exposure to music came in the form of family karaoke nights featuring Japanese pop music from the enka and kayoukyoku genres and traditional Okinawan folk music, featuring the shamisen, a type of three stringed guitar. Since moving to London, she has also moved on to blues music and in a short space of time, has become a regular fixture on the jam scene there.
You may, or may not, like the nationalistic music of Jean Sibelius but when it comes to rock'n'roll, Aristo Doukas (guitar and vocals) is your Finn of choice! Initially inspired to pick up the guitar by a pretty girl (I can't think of a better reason), his first influence was Albert King. As well as blues, Aristo has played many other styles over the years, including dance, rock and even hardcore punk, be they covers or originals. He is what's known in guitar circles as a "Strat man" and the sounds he can conjure from his pedal board have to be heard to be believed!
"Broonsallroond" is a phrase you might hear if you visited a pub in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne but with Woodie Grooves (bass and vocals), our resident Geordie, bloosallroond might be more appropriate! As a multi-instrumentalist, playing both guitar and bass, he has a range of influences including Jimi Hendrix, Jack Bruce and Andy Fraser, from which you will deduce that he is deeply immersed in 60s blues rock music. His taste ranges more widely, however and encompasses both classical and folk music. Indeed, the flamboyance of his playing is matched only by his dress sense!
“I blame it all on my old man, a trad jazz clarinettist!” So says Jerry Claydon (drums and vocals), who is an Essex Boy in name only. He studied music performance and theory at college, initially training on classical and jazz guitar before switching to drums and keyboard. His main influence is blues rock and he counts Ken Pustelnik (Groundhogs) among his drum heroes. As well as having played in a number of local bands over the years, Jerry is a regular jammer and occasional house drummer on the London blues scene where he has played with Jack Hutchinson, Aaron Keylock and others. Jerry plays Pearl drums and Paiste cymbals.
Sade Awele
Be swept away by the sultry sounds of Sadé, the Nigerian-Canadian, Afro-soul and R&B artist with a passion for blending modern meets vintage jazz vibes. Think Erykah Badu meets Lauryn Hill! Sadé's music is a reflection of her diverse musical upbringing in a household that embraced gospel, R&B, jazz, Afro-fusion, and Afrobeats. With her Yoruba and Igbo heritage, Sadé incorporates the drums into her music, paying homage to her grandfather's musical roots. With lyrics that touch the heart and soul, Sadé's music has earned her praise from CBC, Exclaim!, and more. Don't miss the chance to experience her live performances - from intimate settings to grand stages like the Rogers Arena, Sadé will leave you wanting more. Catch her at her next show and discover why she's been hailed as a rising star in the music scene.
Alex Connor and The Little Faith
Hot off the press with a new ensemble: banjo, bass, drums and violin, Alex Connor and The Little Faith are bringing their own brand of folk rock to the stage. Influenced by Blake Mills, Big Thief and Alex G, this band blends electric and acoustic textures to create a dynamic and affecting performance. Expect songs about Marlon Brando and Jesus Christ, in that order.