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OptikalFUNK Biog PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephen Freezer   
Sunday, 01 August 2010 17:58

It had to happen eventually. When you survey previous exports from the midlands: an assortment of suspect hair metal bands and one-hit wonder groups from the 80’s / 90’s… It was only ever a matter of time that a group would emerge from heart of England to wipe the slate ceremoniously clean, giving the inhabitants of this central outpost some fresh hope and an escape from their culturally underperforming musical past.

It’s evolution, The unique habitat in which our subjects developed, their native characteristics shaped by external factors (in this case Courtney Pine, Duran Duran, Gwen McCrea, Mel C, BB King, Mike Vernon, Fleetwood Mac, Alan Wakeman, Mange Le Funk, Kurtis Blow to name but a few…) would go towards creating a band so clearly the product of their environment and yet so perfectly adapted to becoming a truly dominant species in the world of funk. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you:
OptikalFunk

Mellow Baku, Amber Harvey, and Rose Rock – Vocals

Mr Trev Rock – Drums

Jez Rackham – Lead Guitar

Gaz Rackham, Emerald Barry - Bass Guitar

Miles Hancock, Daniel Wyllie – Brass

Steve Briten – Keyboards

Steven J – Turntablist

These unique individuals channel their passion, drive, and intelligence to churn the creative fires within, resulting in an indelible impression on all who encounter their sound. Imagine an 80’s disco funk sound with a twist, sensational lyrics, well placed licks, flicks, thumbs n sticks which all comes together to form one driving force.

OptikalFUNK’s musical influences range from all things funky and With 100% confidence we can ensure that there is no other concept that will come anywhere close to the live experience that OptikalFUNK provide.

 
Tom Can't Fly comeback - This Thursday! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve   
Sunday, 25 July 2010 16:48

N-town pop-punk heroes Tom Can't Fly are back after a three year hiatus.

The band will be playing a headline show at Northampton Racehorse on Thursday 29th July as part of the latest Punchbag Promotions event.

Other bands playing include Glory Scars and Shotgun Son. Tickets are £4 in advance or £5 on the door and doors open at 7.30.

Click here for the Facebook event page and more details and here to purchase tickets!

 
Joe Woolley LIVE@ The Vic PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bantam & Vic   
Friday, 23 July 2010 09:20

Joe Woolley LIVE@ The Vic

24th July 2010 from 8pm

 

Classic Jazz, Folk and Blues guitarist/singer Joe Woolley bring his trick bag back to The Queen Vic. 

Expect everyting from Bach to Blues to Tango from this long legged bohemian.

"Classic jazz-folk-blues guitarist"

Time Out

"There's a young guy down in London...great voice...writes his own songs...sense of humour...great stage presence. Yeah, he really impressed me."

Wizz Jones. Acoustic Magazine March 2010 

"Joe Woolley is a brilliant singer and guitarist - a master of understatement and changing pace. "

The Goose is Out!

 

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