LONDON: 100 Club

Saturday 14th May, 2011

7:30pm

Event information

Do you like good music? That sweet soul music?

London's freshest live soul and funk blowout returns to Londons 100 club to deliver its unique blend of underground live soul and vintage Motown Dj's.

Cant get no satisfaction? Kick start your Saturday with 3 of the hottest acts from the UK and beyond as we showcase the best from the country's fast growing soul scene. From heartbreaking acoustic sets to floor filling full band sessions you'll hear some of the finest grooves this side of the motor city as our hand picked players perform the best in New Atlantic soul and funk.

Cant turn it loose? Once the bands have warmed you up get ready to let your backbone slip to the fatback sounds from souls golden era. Our Dj's will be playing the greatest Motown and Stax soul topped off with blazing B-sides and classic cuts from the 60′s & 70′s. Throw in a touch of rock and roll and a dash of foot tapping funk and you have all the ingredients for a perfect shakin soul tonic.

- Live on May 14th

ANDRAE MELODY PALMER (Full Band)

Joining us for an exclusive full band set is "Melody", AKA Andrae Palmer. One 3rd of internationally renowned group Nu Soul, he will be previewing tracks from his upcoming solo album alongside some belting soul classics

Andrae's voice defines the gospel sound. Power and passion blended with the reality of bitter experience. Born and raised in Brixton he has played across the globe, from Africa to Europe and back, and has worked with a string of high profile acts including Dizzee Rascal.

He is one of the finest singers working in the country today. But dont just take our word for it. Click below to watch a recent, stripped down performance of one of his tracks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGNlLOx3FZE

SZJERDENE (Acoustic)

Mixing the delicate tones of the 50's jazz sound with the raw energy of contemporary soul, the voice of London born Szjerdene stands out.

Influenced by everyone from Doris Day to Corinne Bailey Rae her songs blend the classic and the innovitive and seemlessly move from smooth ballads to road block funk

Click below to hear her tearing up a track with The Remedies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CvmJbayD7k

JULIE IWHETA (Acoustic)

Former backing singer with artists cuch as Kelly Le Roc and now solo artist in her own right, Julie Iwheta takes the sound of modern R & B and makes it her own.

Her captivating voice and A grade hooks are making her a real one to watch. You heard it here first.

Click below to hear her blow the lid off a soul classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVdiZC_dx5w