Band

A British brass band is a musical ensemble comprising a standardised range of brass and percussion instruments. The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable. The Stalybridge Old Band (still in existence) was formed in 1809 and was perhaps the first civilian brass band in the world. Bands using the British instrumentation more

From 1991 on Soul Kitchen has been your ultimate party band! Soul Kitchen played two long sets at our third Soul Night and everyone at Bures was thrilled with the band and the electric atmosphere they created inside our tent, packed with dancers oblivious to the heavy rain outside as the seven piece group gave their energetic and enthusiastic take on the classic Soul repertoire and some disco favourites. We all agree that their appearance provided us with one of the most enjoyable evenings i more

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Robbie Gladwell is a member Steve Harley’s Cockney Rebel and tours the world regularly with Steve. He has played with many famous artists over the years, a few of which are listed below: BB King, Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Jack Bruce, Soul legend Percy Sledge, Little Eva, members of the BBC ‘Eastenders’ cast on solo recordings, Pete York (Spencer Davis Group), Frank Gambale (Chick Korea’s electric band) Twink (Pink Fairies) and Ted McKenna (Womack & Womack) - Ted was the more

A wonderful 4 piece band of multi talented instrumentalists. As happy playing in the local pub, parties and weddings. We can play classical guitar during dinner if required. Later once the dancing starts, you can be sure we will get everyone up on the dancefloor and enjoying themselves to be an evening to remember more

‘An astonishingly beautiful voice’ – Emma Freud, BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends Now a firm favourite in her adopted UK, talented vocalist Gabrielle Ducomble brings a special blend of Gallic charm and sophistication to the British jazz scene. Singing in English and her native French, Gabrielle performs Parisian-style jazz and tango, putting a contemporary spin on songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla, plus her own original material. Her band, including some o more

Fleece Jazz, which is widely regarded as East Anglia’s premier jazz club, has chosen to move its base to a stunning Constable Country location at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa. Fleece Jazz has run every Friday night for over 16 years and has hosted the very best of British; international singing stars have included Jamie Cullum, Mark Murphy, Clare Teal, Claire Martin, Jackie Dankworth, local girl Polly Gibbons and recently Lea Delaria. Instrumentalists appearing over the years inclu more