Big Mamas Door at Bulls Head Jazz Club

Widely acclaimed by peers and audiences alike the hugely entertaining and engaging Big Mama’s Door play their own distinctive brand of sexy 50’s RnB, jazz and soul with a whole lot of professionalism and love to sell out venues everywhere. Their eclectic mix of originals and covers are led by the authentic and charismatic vocals of front woman Fiona McElroy, think Etta James with a pinch of Patsy Cline, backed by a brilliant band steeped in the music of the great recordings of Blue Note, Chess and Atlantic.

Fiona, together with ace guitarist Andy Knight, bassist Franca Shaw, saxophonist Martin Dewhirst, pianist Stephen Walsh and drummer Brad Shaw serve up a truly exceptional blend of funky jazz & soul tinged blues in their shows. ‘The audience was wowed by the sheer personality of Fiona as a performer… and the musical excellence of the rest of the band….’ - Bill Smith, Blues in Britain....

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Widely acclaimed by peers and audiences alike the hugely entertaining and engaging Big Mama’s Door play their own distinctive brand of sexy 50’s RnB, jazz and soul with a whole lot of professionalism and love to sell out venues everywhere. Their eclectic mix of originals and covers are led by the authentic and charismatic vocals of front woman Fiona McElroy, think Etta James with a pinch of Patsy Cline, backed by a brilliant band steeped in the music of the great recordings of Blue Note, Chess and Atlantic.

Fiona, together with ace guitarist Andy Knight, bassist Franca Shaw, saxophonist Martin Dewhirst, pianist Stephen Walsh and drummer Brad Shaw serve up a truly exceptional blend of funky jazz & soul tinged blues in their shows. ‘The audience was wowed by the sheer personality of Fiona as a performer… and the musical excellence of the rest of the band….’ - Bill Smith, Blues in Britain.

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