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The Country Soul Sessions are delighted to invite you to an evening of Pop, Beat, Rock ?N? Roll & Country Soul ?? ? ? ?

McCookerybook and Rotifer

We are extremely proud that McCookerybook and Rotifer will be playing for us at the February Country Soul. Original 'She Punk' and John Peel favourite Helen McCookerybook and Viennese pop luminary Mr Robert Rotifer have united to present to the world their ?Cosmopolitan cross-Channel Pop?. A musical cocktail that incorporates dashes of pop, country, folk and retro soul. McCookerybook and Rotifer duet in both English and German and that lovely transition from the male to female vocal brings to mind the classic 1960s musical partnerships of Gainsbourg & Birkin and Sinatra & Hazelwood. In the past year this dynamic songwriting partnership has produced two fine EP?s ?Equal Parts 1? and ?Equal Parts 2? released on their 'Big Song Records/Gare du Nord Records? label.

www.mccookerybook.com
https://www.robertrotifer.co.uk

Drew Morrison and the Darkwood

The house band return to the Country Soul after a two year absence and are looking forward to treading the CSS boards once again. The Darkwood are Nick Steyn (drums), Ian Gant (guitar), George London (bass & singing) and songwriter Drew Morrison (guitar and singing).The band's central vision of a music touched by influences ranging from Alt Country, Pop & Rock N' Roll all tinged with 'golden chording' has remained focussed and realised itself into a unique sound. In February they will be performing some new tunes with flashes of late 1960s Velvets, Jimmy Webb-esque wordplay and electrical guitar playing that has one foot in the 1950s and the other very much in the now.

https://www.drewmorrisonandthedarkwood.co.uk

Bob Collum

We are delighted that Bob Collum will be joining us for the February CSS. Playing for us in solo mode expect to hear country tinged pop tunes with lyrical storytelling at their heart. In 2021 Bob released (with his fine band The Welfare Mothers) his new long player "This Heart Will Self Destruct? (Fretsore Records) to very fine reviews that cemented his reputation for excellent songwriting. In fact the new LP showcased Bob?s love of songwriting that encompasses many genres with ease as ?Country In the UK? states ??This Heart Will Self Destruct? is a unique melting pot that (showcases) more country singer-songwriter sounds to a more contemporary rockier or more traditionally power pop influences?.

http://bobcollum.com

Description

A pub and music bar on the perimeter of Cambridge Circus, at the corner of Romilly Street and Moor Street. First licensed in 1686 as the George, the current building dates from 1898 and the current name from 1986. (One of the old names, Cantons, can be seen being held by one of the gargoyles on the top of the building).

Famous in the 1960s and 70s for folk music and then punk, latterly it has become a jazz venue and home to SpiceJazz club. Up to 5 real ales from the McMullen range on offer and free admission to the main bar but you may have to pay for some music gigs in the basement.

Upstairs at the Spice is for drinks, eats and good times. Enjoy Great British classics with special seasonal dishes prepared daily by our chefs.

6 Moor Street,

Soho,

City of Westminster,

Greater London,

England,

W1D 5NA.

020 7437 7013