Events
Event
- Title:
- Funk Attack
- When:
- 05.02.2011
- Where:
- Pizza Express Maidstone - Maidstone
- Category:
- Jazz
Description
..presenting the very best of UK funk!
FUNK-AFFAIR! contain some of the finest UK funk talent around. Each month at Ronnie Scott's a variety of musicians and vocalists, together with a dash of hot brass, mixed with some wicked funky grooves, make up FUNKAFFAIR!, an infectiously wicked evening.
FUNK-AFFAIR! is hosted by REAL vocalist Louise Pollock with Jamiroquai's Derrick McKenzie, The Cream Horns + a variety of guest vocalists and musicians and some very special guests from time to time including the superb Noel McKoy.
You will enjoy grooving to some of the finest musicians and vocalists that UK funk has to offer, playing many of the greatest rare groove & funk standards for you, including songs by Prince, Parliament, The Rebirth, Patrice Rushen, Don Blackman, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, George Duke and many more.
FUNK-AFFAIR! can be seen every month at the UK's most famous and prestigious jazz club, Ronnie Scott's in London ...if you want the very best of rare groove and funk!
They are also available for selective bookings.
Venue
- Venue:
- Pizza Express Maidstone - Website
- Street:
- 32 Earl Street
- ZIP:
- ME14 1PS
- City:
- Maidstone
- Country:
-
Description
Set over five floors in an early 19th century building full of character, PizzaExpress in Maidstone has served customers for over 25 years.
As well as a large open-plan restaurant and five impressive function rooms, it also has a vibrant Music Room. This has played host to well-established stars such as Ruby Turner, Humphrey Lyttleton, George Melly, Ray Gelato, Guy Barker and Stacey Kent, but also to local and up-and-coming talent. There are regular open-mic evenings showcasing vocal talent and these are always immensely popular with both singers and listeners. Not only high quality, you will find a very varied programme: from jazz, Latin and blues to pop, soul and even opera.
The seating is split over two levels, with the upper balcony directly overlooking the stage. Despite the surroundings, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the superb modern sound and lighting system!
The Music Room is an elegant and intimate setting in which to enjoy live music, and great food.
To reserve a table ring the bookings line on 020 8688 5916 – alternatively, for late bookings, please call the restaurant on 01622 683 548.
DOOR & SHOW TIMES
Friday doors open: 7.15pm
Performance starts: 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday doors open: 6.45pm
Performance starts: 7.30pm
Directions
Follow the signs for the Fremlins Shopping Centre car park
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