{"id":835,"date":"2022-10-22T13:38:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T13:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/?p=835"},"modified":"2025-04-01T11:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:12:33","slug":"new-bands-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/10\/22\/new-bands-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"New Bands Announced!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;ve just finalised our line up for our Christmas Joiner Parties and we can&#8217;t wait to share it with you! With performances from our incredible regular bands, such as Madison Heights and The Chain Gang to new bands making their debut at The Jazz Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday 26th November &#8211; The Chain Gang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The festive season kicks off with The Chain Gang. A fabulous 10-piece band with powerful female and male vocals, a funky rhythm section and plenty of brass. The Chain Gang have been performing at The Jazz Caf\u00e9 for a number of years and their performances never fail to sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They deliver soul, funk, disco and Motown classics from Al Green to Wilson Picket. We guarantee they&#8217;ll get you on the dancefloor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1746\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-836\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday 2nd December &#8211; The Funky Funks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An energetic funk and disco band who have been together since 2009 and have travelled the world together. With a back line that&#8217;s on fire, and two powerful soul singers, this is a band not to be missed. Influences include Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse and Stevie Wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Funky-Funks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-837\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday 3rd December &#8211; The Chain Gang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Back for more, The Chain Gang will also be performing with us at the beginning of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday 8th December &#8211; These Certain People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TCP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-838\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>TCP are an established high energy successive crowd pleasing band with an unique and infectious performance style. These Certain People have played at and headlined at a number of festivals including the 40,000+ attendee two-day Henley Rewind Festival, FiFest, PennFest and boast a playlist devoid of clich\u00e9s yet packed with favourites for all generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday 9th December &#8211; Sir Duke Disco &amp; Party Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sir Duke are back with us this festive season and we are so excited to welcome them back on 9th December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sir-Duke-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-839\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This fantastic band feature some of the most talented musicians in the South East. Sir Duke play a variety of music from disco, dance, soul &amp; funk from the 70s right through to the present day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday 10th December &#8211; Dance Cult 10 Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dance Cult 10 Band are newcomers to The Jazz Caf\u00e9 this Christmas but they&#8217;ve got quite a reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re a dynamic 10-piece band with two amazing vocalists and a horn section to die for playing up-tempo dance, soul, funk and rock. Classic songs such as Stevie Wonder, Chic, Dee-Lite and Bruno Mars all receive the DC10&#8217;s unique treatment and will definitely get you up on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dance-Cult-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-840\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday 15th December &#8211; Ultimate Party Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ultimate-Party-Band.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-841\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This band will wow you with their electrifying medleys of all your favourite party hits. Covering an array of floor filling tracks from the 80s through to the present day including rock, pop, funk and party hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring a line up of quality, highly professional musicians and state of the art audio and lighting, this band have a client list that includes Reading FC, Vodafone and Royal Ascot Racecourse. Add a sprinkle of humour, audience interaction and bucket loads of energy, the Ultimate Party Band will definitely give you the ultimate party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday 16th December &#8211; The SoulTones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Relive your disco days with The SoulTones! Back again this year, this 7-piece funk and soul party band deliver classic dancefloor hits from artists such as Chaka Khan, Shalamar, Chic and many more. Berkshire-based and born out of a love of playing music, The SoulTones are sure to get you in the festive spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Soultones-Band.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-842\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday 17th December &#8211; Madison Heights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly the most authentic Motown and soul band to hit the stage, Madison Heights deliver an energetic and exciting performance of classic hits by the legends of soul and Motown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/thejazzcafe.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Madison-Heights-Band-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-843\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed in 2000 by musicians who love to get people up on the dancefloor, Madison Heights are inspired by the stage shows of the classic suited and booted Motown showbands and bring this to each of their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The lineup has 4 vocalists, a brass section and a back line of guitar, bass guitar, drums and keyboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To book any of these Christmas Joiner Party Nights, please follow this link: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejazzcafe.co.uk\/alleventslist\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thejazzcafe.co.uk\/alleventslist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have limited availability on our dinner tickets, but still have Drink &amp; Dance tickets for each night from just \u00a312.00!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve just finalised our line up for our Christmas Joiner Parties and we can&#8217;t wait to share it with you! 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