Sam Sutton, Kay Elizabeth - Vox, Gav Skeggs - Vox, Carl Hudson - Keys/synths, Kari - Drums, Frank Walden - Sax, Nick Etwell - Trumpet, Matt Branton - Bass gtr
Bill Withers, Seu Jorge, Mylo, John Martyn, Herbie
Hancock, Michael Jackson, The Rapture, LCD SS,
Luke Vibert, Gorillaz, Horace Andy, Jackie Mittoo,
Bob Dylan, TheSkatalites, Eric Burdon & the
animals: this is getting too random. Lets be honest
..Anything with soul.
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Fri 12th Feb - 'Cover Up' @ Ginglik.co.uk bar - DJ Nick Todd and support from 'The LayLanas'
Fri 12th March - 'Cover Up' @ Ginglik.co.uk bar - DJ C-Boogie support from 'Scoober Roots' Fri 9th April - 'Cover Up' @ Ginglik.co.uk bar - DJ C-Boogie support tbc* Fri 14th May - 'Cover Up' @ Ginglik.co.uk bar - DJ C-Boogie support tbc* Fri 19th June - Winterwell Festival Sat 26-27th June - Italy gigs Wed 13th July - New York City - Private Party Sat 7th Aug - Standon Calling Festival | |
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Hand picked by six degrees of separation, 'The Fontanas' cut their teeth at their monthly residency at west London's Ginglik club. Their energetic live set serves up a progression of upbeat tunes that gets even the most rigid of audiences bouncing around like carnival come early. Infectious and feel good.
Their hotly anticipated new album: 'Return Of The Fontanas' has a catalogue of tracks ranging from Brazilian grooves to funk-fuelled anthems that blow the doors off. With influences scattered across the globe, the music finds its roots in the foothills of Brazil and Jamaica, but defines its sound from its urban home in West London.
Appearing on the album is vocalist Heidi Levo, who performs with The Cinematic Orchestra. Co-writers on this debut release include Andy Hughes, founder member of the Orb, (Little Fluffy Clouds). Ska'd for Life features cuts from DMC finalist DJ-Gizroc, founder member of The Mixologists. The list goes on, but the end result is a super charged album of tracks that aims to please.
"Wonderful live…A testament to the act's diversity"
XFM - Jim Gellantly
"The Fontana's are one of the most interesting bands on the live circuit at the moment, mixing strong musicianship with an eclectic range of styles. They have chosen to build their following through making a strong impact in the live arena, and I'm sure that this policy will pay dividends."
Keith Harris - Stevie Wonder's manager + Director of Performer Affairs PPL
"The way they mix Brazilian and contemporary sounds is second to none, a real treat."
Clair Fisher - Rolling Stone
