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Following in the footsteps of modern funk bands such as Galactic and Trombone Shorty, and drawing inspiration from Mardi Gras Indians, James Brown, The Herbaliser and Eddie Bo.

London band The Big Smoke Family are purveyors of voodoo funk - a unique mix of punchy horns, heavy street beats, chants and samples.

Electrifying live performers with credits that include Dr. John, Maceo Parker and Ernest Ranglin, their renowned show sees them regularly sell out Ronnie Scott?s, The Hootananny, Pizza Express Soho, and many more with festival appearances at Bestival, London Jazzfest, Wisselfeesten and Radio plays on WWOZ New Orleans, Jazz FM and Resonance FM.

Following the release of their recent single ?Twitchy?, they appeared at Ronnie Scott?s for 3 dates supporting Booker T Jones on the London leg of his UK tour.


?This band is the bomb? - Booker T Jones
?Keeping funk alive? - Galactic New Orleans
?Nola-tastic? - The New Mastersounds
"Get ready to move" - Jazz FM

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47 Frith Street,

London,

Greater London,

England,

W1A 4LG.