Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to new audiences around the world.
Don’t miss this live music spectacular that charts James Brown’s rise to the top. Exploring his life on stage as never before, see how the hardest-working man in show business earned his name.
Expect highs and lows as you journey through the decades to discover the live funk sensation that is James Brown in the most faithful recreation to date. Backed by a cast of actors, singers, dancers and a show-stopping funk orchestra, experience the creation of funk, learn of the troubles at the top, and celebrate the legacy and unique mastery that James Brown brought to the stage.
“This is deathbed songwriting, everything you’d only express when you know you’re about to die,” Sam Griffiths says. “It’s what you wish you might have said, without worrying about the consequences.”
Tewit Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 29 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by the Wetherby Lions.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Friendly Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Middleton Park on Sunday 29 September, 2-4pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by the Friends of Middleton Park.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Hebden Bridge Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 22 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by Wetherby Storage.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Kippax Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 15 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by Lawtons of Tadcaster.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Salsa Como Loco perform a free programme of jazz favourites at Golden Acre Park on Sunday 15 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by Golden Acre Park.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Dronfield Genquip Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 8 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by Windsor Court Care Home.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
York RI Golden Rail Band perform a programme of brass band favourites at Lotherton Hall Estate on Sunday 8 September, 2pm – 4pm. As part of an Autumn Harvest Celebration.
Please note there is an entry charge per person for Lotherton Hall Estate. For more information please visit Lotherton Hall Estate Admission.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
This concert is kindly sponsored by Lotherton Hall Estate.