Fri 7 Jun 19:45pm
Dixieland Swing & Klezmer special!! Join us on Friday 7 June for a headline set from New Orleans Jazz act The UnSwung Heroes alongside the fun and energetic sounds of Klezmer from Yoffi & the brassy Tunnel Chops.
After the live music Don’t Pity Me will be hosting a Northern Soul club night till 2.30am – put on your dancing shoes!
THE UNSWUNG HEROES
https://www.facebook.com/TheUnSwungHeroes/
Formed in 2017, the UnSwung Heroes specialise in playing traditional Dixieland, Danceband and New Orleans music of the 1920s and 30s, mixed in with new and exciting arrangements of pop and funk covers in a vintage style, as well as original music.
Made up of some of the most exciting young musicians from London, the band is authentically completed by dedicated Sousaphone and banjo players, plus 2 live percussionists. The UnSwung Heroes make a big brassy sound, and inject youthful energy to classic dance band jazz, creating an infectious and energising atmosphere, which is guaranteed to get people dancing!
Expect slick tunes with a big brassy sound and bags of energy!
YOFFI
https://www.facebook.com/yoffiklezmer/
Fun and energetic, Yoffi! bring the sounds of klezmer and gypsy music together in a frenzy of upbeat and lively energy. With musicians from across Europe and Middle East, they embrace songs, tunes and varied styles just as diverse and are guaranteed to make you want to dance.
Yoffi! perform a mix of exciting traditional folk tunes, unique arrangements and beautiful songs.
The band consists of:
Ed Holmes (UK) – Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Charlotte Schnurr (UK/Germany) – Violin/Vocals
Lucas Houldcroft (UK) – Trumpet
Jonas Stonkus (Lithuania) – Accordion
Cameron Barnett (UK) – Double Bass
Fabio Fernandes (Portugal) – Guitar
Jordan Murray (UK) – Percussion
Riwa Saab (Beirut) – Vocals
TUNNEL CHOPS
https://www.facebook.com/TunnelChops/
Brass / Klezmer instrumental act featuring..
Jonathan Newby – Trumpet
Gregorio Zilio – Trumpet
Siddhartha Lethbridge – Trombone
Toby Carswell – Euphonium
Seve Chuquivala – Reeds
Rhys Davies – Percussion
RSVP to the Facebook event page and invite your friends here!