Graham Silcock - Vocals & Guitars, Toby Nowell - Trumpet & Other Horns, Mike Seal - Double Bass & Fretless Bass, Kostas Bechlos - Drums
Influences
Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Elvis Costello, Miles Davis, Gil Scott Heron, Hugh Masakela, Charles Mingus, Wes Montgomery, Evan Parker, Charlie Parker, Iggy Pop, Louis Prima, Django Reinhardt, John Scofield, Tom Waits, Cake, Soul Coughing, The Pixies, Iron Maiden, Husker Du, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
Blue Soup was formed when songwriters Graham & Mike recruited Greek Jazz drummer Kostas with a view to creating a band with a uniquely new jazzy sound. The right trumpet player proved difficult to find, but finally, halfway through 2004 Toby (son of the legendary Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band's Vernon Dudley) stood in unprepared at a packed benefit gig and amazed all there with a startlingly virtuoso performance - the band's line-up was complete.
There followed a busy year of writing, recording and gigging on the London circuit every few days. Blue Soup quickly established an excellent live reputation with their musicianship and their energetic and entertaining performances, and secured a number of residencies around the capital.
Early in 2006, their endeavours were recognised when they landed a headline slot at London's world-famous Jazz Cafe in Camden. Around the same time, the band went into the studio to begin work on their first album, to be released through the Raison d'Etre International Music Lovers' Collective.
Building up some serious momentum and a loyal following, there was no let-up in the hectic gigging schedule. In September, Blue Soup appeared alongside Acid Jazz’s founder, BBC Radio 6’s Eddie Piller at the launch of the Live Bar nightclub in Deptford.
When the band played at the esteemed Canterbury International Festival in October, they sold out their Festival Club venue and were reviewed as ‘one of the capital’s finest exports’ in the local press.
2007 brought the release of their debut album 'Occupied' to acclaim from fans and those in the Music Business alike. With praise for the style and wit of their songs from several Industry figures, Blue Soup has received offers to place their music in film and TV.
With the success of their first album and growing global sales, the band is now attracting national and international attention. Blue Soup is in demand - last summer they appeared at the prestigious Cheltenham Jazz Festival, at the Twinz Arts Festival in Paris and at the North Devon Festival in June. Graham, Toby, Mike & Kostas continue to wow audiences with their unique Blue Soup sound - their songs, their musicianship, their spirit, energy and passion. Yet, they've still found time to write new material - several new songs are already established as favourites in the live set and with several more nearing completion, a new album is planned for this year...
Blue Soup's album 'Occupied' is available from Amazon, iTunes & Napster amongst others...
Our next show is at the Jazz Café on Friday Friday 26 June. More details below! The Jezebel Sextet + Groove Cartel + Soul Cookers DJs in assocation with Saint Paul Soul Jazz
Jazz Cafe, 3-5 Parkway Camden London, NW1 7P
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15 / £12.50 advance or £10 guest list (sign up at www.jezebelsextet/gigs)
Saint-Paul Soul Jazz, Europe’s most exciting funk festival, crosses the channel to present a night of heavy Hammond funk featuring The Jezebel Sextet and the Groove Cartel, plus DJ sets from Soul Cookers Records. All the excitement and friendly atmosphere of the festival at the Jazz Café for one night only!
#About Saint Paul Soul Jazz
Saint Paul Soul Jazz, Europe’s first Hammond funk and raw soul jazz festival, takes place from 10-12 July in the beautiful provençale village of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, near Avignon in France. This year’s line up includes: The Perceptions, Phat Fred, Lefties Soul Connection and Sweet Vandals
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Hello People
I'm playing headline on saturday night @ the Cavendish Arms in Stockwell. Its £3 and should be a wicked night. I'd love to see you down there.
Alex
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Hi guys! Hope you're good & making great music. Just to let you know, i haven't been posting those comments...someone must have hacked into my account! :( Will try & sort it out. All the best, x Arda
Thanks for your comment chaps! Tobys told me all about you aswell, the plot thickens..
Take it easy and keep up the good work, I'm lovin' your sound,
Helena
......Blue Soup
