Simon Harris (Guitar/Vocals)
Frank Moon (Guitar)
Joelle Barker (Drum Kit)
Ruth Goller (Electric Bass)
Dave Shulman (Clarinet/Tenor Sax)
Leo Altarelli (Trumpet)
Tom Chapman (Cajon)
Esther Dee (vocals)
Bev Lee Harling (vocals)
Influences
Django Reinhardt, Slim and Slam, George and Ira Gershwin, Ravell, Fred T Baker, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bob Dylan, Soft drinks commercials...
Sounds Like
The Bright Size Gypsies possess the rare combination of virtuoso musicianship, skilful composition, inspired arrangements and a magical stage presence.
Originally inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, The Bright Size Gypsies perform an infectious blend of quirky original material, standard gypsy jazz repertoire and a healthy portion of masterfully re-worked pop classics by artists such as Michael Jackson, the Beatles and Schubert. Their take on Billie Jean is rapidly becoming something of an urban legend.
Since forming in 2005 the band has played with such international artists as Natty Bo (Ska Cubano) and Tchavolo Schmitt (featured on ‘Dark Eyes’). The Bright Size Gypsies have astounded sell-out audiences at numerous venues including Shambala Festival (2007/08 & 09), where many viewed them as the highlight of the festival. In November they performed to sell-out audiences at The London Jazz Festival and the concerts received magnificent reviews.
Je n’sais pas si t’es au courant mais en 2010 c’est la fin du monde !!! Alors profites en vite, sors toi les miches de ton canapé et viens assister à nos messes d’enfer. Une chance ultime de sauver ton âme d’un paradis chiantissime
Hi Promoting a gig : Cool Blues and Hot Gypsy Jazz Kyla Brox and The Samuel C Lees Quartet Two Acts : One Show 7 November The University of Sheffield A special ticket offer is available subejct to availability. Please hurry and book since the early booking offer might be removed after a short period. Box office is : 0114 222 8968 and quote special code UN1 You get £2 off the ticket price i.e. £10 Kyla Brox "Blues Diva" The Samuel C Lees Quartet "Fans of Hot Club and Django should not miss this Band!"
If you like music and you like film, you will love this.
The premier of an elementary films production, DIE SON DIE starring Amblecote's finest band, Miss Halliwell, will be on 10th September 2009 at The Public art gallery in West Bromwich.
Get there for 8pm and receive a free glass of wine.
Reserve tickets now for £3 or pay £5 on the door. The performance includes the full length feature DIE SON DIE, a short film by Andy Demented Forever and Miss Halliwell playing live.
Junkyard Scientists, Dust, Big Tunes, Beat Feast, Resonance and WhiteHouse Team up to bring you Readings best mix of Funk, Hip-Hop, Dub, Jungle, Dub-step, Rock, IDM, Ambient + Visuals!
....and its FREE!!!
ROOM 1 (Main Hall)
OM CORPORATION 3 Piece Jazzy Jungle Ambiency
JUNKYARD SCIENTISTS Sporadic Instrumental set from the Reading Funksters
BLACK ROAD HOME Stoke Based Grungy Rock
LEGAL EYES Funk Rock Dubsters
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LOFTY Good Vibe Drum n Bass
BINGE Beats and Bobs from the Reading Turntable Master
Support your local deejay! "March Of The Sultans" is doing great at iTunes. If YOU like it, buy it and play it loud!
As heard on Studio Brussel and BBC radio one!
Buy here:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=315252447&id=315252443&s=143446
Thanks for your support!
MARCH OF THE SULTANS TOUR with gigs at Belgium's biggest festivals! Pukkelpop, Dour, Sfinks, Cactus, Tomorrowland, 10daysoff and more!
Don't miss... DUB COLOSSUS “IN A TOWN CALLED ADDIS” Wednesday 8 JULY Dingwalls Camden Lock "as if Lee Scratch Perry were producing Ethiopiques" FT 12-piece band featuring musicians direct from Ethiopia www.dingwalls.com
Please join us for our DEBUT GIG on 12th June at The Cross, Moseley, Birmingham. From 8pm. Only £6 on the door with support from Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys.
