Big Smoke Family at Herne Bay Jazz And Swing Festival at Herne Bay Pier Stage

"This band is the bomb!" Booker T Jones. Inspired by New Orleans and made in London, The Big Smoke Family follow in the footsteps of modern New Orleans funk bands such as Trombone Shorty and Galactic, fusing new and old traditions with memorable chants, driving horn lines and funky street-beats. The Big Smoke Family are purveyors of voodoo funk - a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats, chants, and samples, drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras Indians, James Brown, and The Meters. They are electrifying live performers, with credits which include Dr. John, Maceo Parker, and Ernest Ranglin. Their renowned show sees them regularly sell out Ronnie Scott’s, The Hootananny, London Jazz Festival, and many more. Get ready to move!...

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"This band is the bomb!" Booker T Jones. Inspired by New Orleans and made in London, The Big Smoke Family follow in the footsteps of modern New Orleans funk bands such as Trombone Shorty and Galactic, fusing new and old traditions with memorable chants, driving horn lines and funky street-beats. The Big Smoke Family are purveyors of voodoo funk - a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats, chants, and samples, drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras Indians, James Brown, and The Meters. They are electrifying live performers, with credits which include Dr. John, Maceo Parker, and Ernest Ranglin. Their renowned show sees them regularly sell out Ronnie Scott’s, The Hootananny, London Jazz Festival, and many more. Get ready to move!
With thanks to Arts Council England, we will be livestreaming all of our Pier Stage shows on our Youtube channel. The shows will also be available to listen to on our local radio station, cabin.fm online.

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