Funk Regulators
Recreating the sound of bands like Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire and other funk/soul bands, this 15-piece band is the brainchild of Teesside’s own Richard & Steven Brown and Luke Elliot.
Lineup Sunday 2nd August Georgian Theatre
Bringing the region's finest jazz performers together at the Fringe for the sixth year running in partnership with Jazz Action.
20.15
19.15
Extreme Measures
Exclusive original material reminiscent of 60’s modal jazz mixed with contemporary grooves (hip-hop, neo-soul, drum 'n' bass) from this dynamic five piece.
18.00
Splinter Group
A sensational new band featuring eight of the region’s finest players formed by highly acclaimed Canadian born composer and arranger, John Warren.
17.00
Nick Pride and The Pimptones
The brainchild of Nick Pride (jazz guitarist with a passion for Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk), the Pimptones are equally at home in a noisy nightclub or intimate jazz setting.
16.00
Spelk (Sharkey - Tilbrook - Champion)
SPELK (not for the faint hearted!) with Chris Sharkey guitar, Andy Champion bass guitar and Adrian Tilbrook drums. Three virtuoso musicians playing a totally improvised set, so expect the unexpected with references from Slayer to Cliff Richard.
15.00
Saxophonics
Saxophone playing to knock your socks off with new composed and arranged compositions from four of the region’s top professional saxophonists.
14.00
Miles Ahead (Milestones Workshop Group)
A special ensemble formed at this year’s Milestones workshop sessions featuring aspiring local musicians.
13.00
Zoe Gilby Quintet
Growing up in a house bursting with jazz, this accomplished young jazz vocalist has just finished recording her debut album “Now That I Am Real” which is now on release receiving great reviews.
12.00
Alter Ego
Up-tempo swing, Hard Bop, Funk and Latin Jazz from this exciting Newcastle-based jazz ensemble.
