Yes Sir Boss's diverse up-tempo sound takes the rhythmic foundations of ska and funk, and injects them with bluesy guitar riffs, spaghetti-western tinged jazz horns and pop-infused vocal melodies to create an irresistibly catchy mix with more than enough bite to cater to fans of all genres.
On 15 April Yes Sir Boss release Mrs #1 featuring label owner Joss Stone, the band’s second single taken from debut album Desperation State.
Showcasing a more accessible pop sound, Mrs #1 combines spacious instrumentation with catchy horn melodies and a driving funk bass line, all of...
Devon songstress Joss Stone has told how soldiers ushered fans out of a gig as she was playing in China.
Joss, who's mother owns a club in Exeter, told Jonathan Ross how the bizarre incident happened when she was performing at a festival in Beijing. She said she was the last act on stage but before her set ended the military began to clear the venue.
Joss explained: "It was a bit mad actually... I think they decided it was time everyone should leave and there must have been about 200 of them, maybe more lining all of the audience… and they were slowly pushing all of the...
Formed in Oct 2009 and with lofty aspirations, the Giants have been busy pounding dancefloors with their raucous, feel-good, highly-addictive shows.
With ideas too big to be pigeonholed, the Giants fuse many a musical style and are quite frankly genre defying; Dub Rock, Indie Ska, Funk Blues, call it what you will the music is unique, fresh and always delivered with masses of energy and a very real authority. With pumping drum and bass, scorching guitar, soulful vocals and a jumpin brass section the band fuse inspired song writing with a subheavy dancefloor sensibility. Giant's...
This tour/gig is supported by Jazz Services as part of their National Touring Support Scheme
Standing Pat, the debut album from The Dixie Ticklers is an in depth study of New Orleans jazz. The band has put today's date on early jazz, placing it alongside groove-based shuffles and fresh modern treatments whilst constantly staying true to the polyphonic approach that shaped the music of the initial pioneers such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton. Look out for them this spring as they tour the UK in support...
Yes Sir Boss brought their eclectic sound to Mama Stone's on Wednesday and it was everything promised and more! Joss Stone executive produced their album "Desperate State" released under her label Stone'd Records, and although she wasn't in the house last night to provide additional vocals on Mrs. #1 as she does on the album, the enthusiastic audience certainly didn't mind. Indeed the packed dance floor never missed a beat and sang and danced their way through every number. Yes Sir Boss is a good time party band and the live performance brings a whole new dimension to their recorded work....
Siga la Salsa is a seven piece latin dance band based in South Devon.
Spanish vocals and a horn section of trumpet and saxophone weave over congas, timbales, piano and bass to produce an eclectic mix of cuban and brazilian songs. If you’re an experienced salsa dancer, an enthusiastic freestyler or just appreciate good playing, this band is for you.
To book visit www.mamastones.com or telephone 01392 848485.
This is Mamma Stone's first Joss Stone presents....
Come along for a night of music from two of the greatest soul voices of our time Our very own Joss Stone and the amazing Mica Paris...Two of the biggest musical names under one roof with full band.
Tickets are now on sale for this once in a lifetime experience, so make sure you don't miss out. Tickets £35, box office 01392 848485.
Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.
Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition; he was voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on ‘Aqualung’ . His playing on the album ‘Crest of a Knave’ earned him a Grammy award in 1988.
