About Bambus City Strut
Original UK Soul and Funk www.bambuscitystrut.co.uk
Sasha Patterson - Vocals
Amanda Cooper - Backing Vocals
Davide Basso- Backing Vocals
Tom Houghton - Drums
Sujay Jayaram - Bass
Nelson Marquez - Percussion
Simon Platts - Saxophone
Phil Chadney - Trumpet
Rick Butterfield - Guitar
James Goodman - Keys
Amanda Cooper - Backing Vocals
Davide Basso- Backing Vocals
Tom Houghton - Drums
Sujay Jayaram - Bass
Nelson Marquez - Percussion
Simon Platts - Saxophone
Phil Chadney - Trumpet
Rick Butterfield - Guitar
James Goodman - Keys
Biography
Set up in 2009 by Sasha Patterson and Tom Houghton, the band has been influenced by many genres of music, from Funk and Soul to Jazz, Reggae, Rare Groove, Latin breaks and more that this is felt within the music.
Starting out in the suburbs of London and Surrey, gigging in small bars and clubs, as the band has grown and built their name, they have performed at some of the UK's favourite music venues (Jazz Cafe, London; Charlie Wrights International,London; The Hootananny, Brixton) with covers of rare funk and groove tracks to more well known ones as well as their stomping original tracks.
Fronted by the power Soul and Funk vocals of lead singer/songwriter Sasha who captivates you not only with her voice but with her stage presence and warmth on the energetic live shows that the band perform. With outstanding vocal harmonies, the power of what a 2 piece horn section can do and a fine rhythm section, you must experience the band when they perform live to feel the full grasp of what they are capable of.
The band released their debut Live Studio EP in May 2011 and have received rave reviews from both the UK and US. The band are now working on their 2nd EP to be released in 2012/2013 with more Funk grooves and progressive sound. More news to come soon.
Starting out in the suburbs of London and Surrey, gigging in small bars and clubs, as the band has grown and built their name, they have performed at some of the UK's favourite music venues (Jazz Cafe, London; Charlie Wrights International,London; The Hootananny, Brixton) with covers of rare funk and groove tracks to more well known ones as well as their stomping original tracks.
Fronted by the power Soul and Funk vocals of lead singer/songwriter Sasha who captivates you not only with her voice but with her stage presence and warmth on the energetic live shows that the band perform. With outstanding vocal harmonies, the power of what a 2 piece horn section can do and a fine rhythm section, you must experience the band when they perform live to feel the full grasp of what they are capable of.
The band released their debut Live Studio EP in May 2011 and have received rave reviews from both the UK and US. The band are now working on their 2nd EP to be released in 2012/2013 with more Funk grooves and progressive sound. More news to come soon.
Band interests
Loving the SOUL and FUNK out of everything....being energetic and a little nuts - enjoying a few drinks and stage sweat...making music, living music, eating music (in chocolate form (it's the girls)...we love break beats and rare groove....love old school mixed with a bit of new!
Artists we also like
Fred Wesley, Eddie Curtis, Angie Stone, Dap Tone, Charles Bradley, The Roots, Jill Scot, Gil Scott Heron, Stevie Wonder - the list is endless!
Floridita Live combines old world glamour and decadence of a by-gone era, with the cutting edge raw talent of today.
Company Overview
More than 150 years ago in the city of Havana, Cuba, the original El Floridita first opened its doors and it swiftly became the most famous bar in the Caribbean. Since that time, El Floridita has been frequented by distinguished visitors to Cuba, ranging from artists to official guests of the government and was forever immortalised when US novelist, Ernest Hemingway, winner of the Nobel Prize for ...See more
Description
Floridita Live offers an exciting array of live entertainment throughout the week, showcasing at least two great bands every night from 7pm and open until the early hours of the morning.
Nestled within the heart of the West End, Floridita stands on the original site of the Marquee Club on Wardour Street, where many famous names cut their teeth on the way to global music fame, including The Rolling Stones, U2, The Who and Led Zeppelin to name a few. Emulating the 1930s style of the legendary El Floridita, Floridita Live combines old world glamour and decadence of a by-gone era, with the cutting edge raw talent of today.
Against the backdrop of an iconic, vibrant restaurant serving an array of Latin American classics and mouth-watering steaks, and the infamous Floridita cocktail bar boasting the most impressive selection of rums in Europe, Floridita Live has an impressive weekly line-up including some of the most respected musicians in London and abroad.
Tickets are available for all performances and range in price according to date, act and table position.Bar and restricted seating starts from £10 per ticket. Standard and Premium tickets are also available offering you a choice of tables around the stage.
Nestled within the heart of the West End, Floridita stands on the original site of the Marquee Club on Wardour Street, where many famous names cut their teeth on the way to global music fame, including The Rolling Stones, U2, The Who and Led Zeppelin to name a few. Emulating the 1930s style of the legendary El Floridita, Floridita Live combines old world glamour and decadence of a by-gone era, with the cutting edge raw talent of today.
Against the backdrop of an iconic, vibrant restaurant serving an array of Latin American classics and mouth-watering steaks, and the infamous Floridita cocktail bar boasting the most impressive selection of rums in Europe, Floridita Live has an impressive weekly line-up including some of the most respected musicians in London and abroad.
Tickets are available for all performances and range in price according to date, act and table position.Bar and restricted seating starts from £10 per ticket. Standard and Premium tickets are also available offering you a choice of tables around the stage.