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Start time: 20:00 Live gig of New Orleans funk rock – a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats and chants. The Big Smoke Family are purveyors of New Orleans funk rock – a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats, chants and samples. Following in the footsteps of modern New Orleans funk bands such as Galactic and Trombone Shorty, and drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras Indians, James Brown and the Meters. They are live performers with credits that include Dr. John, Maceo Parker and Ernest Ranglin. Their show sees them regularly sell out Ronnie Scott’s, The Hootananny, London Jazz Festival and more. Following the release of their recent single “Twitchy”, they appeared at Ronnie Scott’s for 3 dates supporting Booker T Jones on the London leg of his UK tour. “This band is the bomb” – Booker T Jones “Keeping Funk Alive” – Galactic New Orleans “Nola-tastic” – The New Mastersounds “Always brilliant” – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club “Get Ready To Move” – Jazz FM Adult: £17.50 Child: Child Age Limit: Concession Details: Name: Empire Hall, Graffham Email: empirehall@gmail.com Website:
https://empirehall.org.uk
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Empire Hall, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0QB
15-10-2022
End time: 22:30
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An evening with The Big Smoke Family
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