Arrested Development
Beastie Boys
Blackstreet
Brian McKnight
Cake
Coldcut
Coup
Curtis Mayfield
Dr John
Guru - Jazzamataz
Jaco Pastorius
James Taylor Quartet
Jamiroquai
Jhelisa
Jill Scott
Jurassic 5
Marcus Miller
Massive Attack
MC Solar
Miles Davis
Ozomatli
Plant Life
Ronny Jordan
Roots Manuva
Soweto Kinch
St. Germain
The Commodores
The Fatback Band
The Herbalizer
The Meters
The Roots
Tower of Power
Ugly Duckling
This list could go on...
...and on...
...so we’re putting a stop to it right here!
TCMC have now finished, for all sorts of different reasons, many of which relate to having 10 people in one band! We played our last gig on Saturday 29 November 2008, at The Oakford in Reading. Sorry to those of you who missed the show, and thanks to you who made it down, it was both a fun and sad evening.
Peace
TCMC.
TCMC are a collective of eleven musicians who combine their eclectic tastes of funk, hip-hop and soul to create a sound of their own.
Their unique style and engaging live performance has already seen them play numerous sell out gigs, including appearances at the London Astoria, Oxford's Zodiac and all over the South East. Keen festival goers will have noticed the band starting to make their mark on the UK’s festival scene, with appearances at: Sunrise Celebration, Hamswell Festival (as headliners), Urban Action, and Windsor’s Freestyle Weekend. Their live achievements and energetic show has cemented TCMC’s place as one of the UK’s foremost live hip hop crossover acts.
The TCMC sound has sparked the interest of radio stations across the UK including regular airplay on; BBC Berkshire, Green Apple, BBC Manchester & Phonic FM (Exeter).
The Common Moral Cause have performed with the likes of up and coming turntable soul band Belleruche and Annie Mac’s recently tipped live break band Bloco Electro. Members of TCMC have performed along side, and shared bills with major acts, including; The Hoosiers, Beastie Boys, Dhol Foundation and Easy All Stars. Hip-Hop Connection magazine recently put Mole, TCMC’s MC, in their top 10 playlist.
“…their eclectic combination of Hip-Hop, Drum'n'bass, funk, latin and jazz guarantees a great night out.“ Graham Steel Windsor Arts Centre
“… it's easy to get captivated by the beautiful tones of the lead vocalist, the rap from the second vocalist, the enigmatic three piece brass section and the strong drum, bass, keys and guitar. The dual vocals work superbly well. The audience falls totally for the Cause. “ Review on www.emergenzauk.co.uk
“Innovative and Original are words that are commonplace and over-used in an industry littered with legal plagiarising from pretentious imitators. The Common Moral Cause, however, are both innovative and original…“ Pete Price Route 66
“Imagine the Black Eyed Peas meets the Brand New Heavies – only louder!“ BBC Radio Berkshire
For bookings, further info, CD/DVD requests, photos and full bio you can message TCMC here or email thecommonmoralcause@hotmail.com
....also we've just been confirmed for Beach Break LIVE and Secret Garden Party this Summer! Roll on Sunshine!
Upcoming Gigs in May 16th May - Sticky Fungus, Staines 17th May - Outside Gemini Bar (on the Beach), Brighton 22nd May - Global Cafe (LIVE CD LAUNCH PARTY), Reading 23rd May - White Hart - Basingstoke 24th May - Haywards Heath Jazz Festival, Sussex
ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK XV
Saturday 1st November at The Brighton Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm
Entry £4 / £3 NUS
