Description

Sunday 20th of August
Substance presents Acoustica

Featuring - Kooky + The Kahunas + Milla Martin + Sophie Benfold

The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West End.

Renowned for having a great live sound The Spice of Life and Substance have worked together for over 15 years to bring the very best new music to the heart of the capital.

"One of the best little venues in London" Evening Standard

The Line up

Kooky
KOOKY are a London based multi European retro sounding pop group. Ana is from Portugal, Céline from France, Hanna from Sweden and Paul from the U.K.

KOOKY favour many of the artists and songs from what is often considered the golden era of pop; the 1960s and 1970s and their sound and influence is clearly drawn from here. So expect 3 minute songs which are high on melodic and harmonic content (especially on vocals), with interesting lyrics and thoughtful arrangements.

In addition to this the band do not want to become too formulaic so amongst the 30 or so original songs already in their repotoire you will find ballads, folk, guitar pop, rock, country, Euro disco and even a little jazz.
KOOKY are already beginning to attract a following and attention to their fun look and catchy sound from playing live regularly in the London area. The band are currently saving towards funding their first recordings in a professional studio. All music currently available was recorded as home demos.
https://www.facebook.com/Kookygirls/

The Kahunas
?South West Coast band The Kahunas, perform their own original material with violin, guitar, bass,vocals and a stomping dance beat, they play regularly at festivals, pubs, parties and gigs.

Formed in 2021, the couple started writing songs together, doing open mics and busking. 2 years down the line they have released two EPs Folk Law and Ghost Notes. They have released two of 3 singles (Exmoor & Gypsy Queen) off their self titled Debut album coming out in late 2023.

In June 2023 the duo were joined by Ryan Bailey on bass guitar and backing vocals. adding a deeper richness to the rhythm section.

They have supported bands such as 3 Daft Monkeys, Tankus The Henge and are due to support The Leylines in early 2024.

The Kahunas love to travel in their converted van making the most of living on the road, seeing new places and entertaining music lovers everywhere.?

?Incredibly talented musicians playing their own modern, origional songs with a beat that got the whole audience moving. A very rich sound from a combination on vocals, guitar, violin, bass and bass drum. If you want a live music event, get in touch with The Kahunas?

Peter Spreull, Concert Manager.
https://thekahunas.net/

Milla Martin
Milla Martin came all the way from Brazil to London after her music dream. Powerful vocals, meaningful lyrics, outstanding melodies.
Here's one that is not afraid to dream big:
https://linktr.ee/Millamartinmusic

Sophie Benfold
Model/ Singer/Songwriter
https://www.instagram.com/sophiebenfold/...

The Spice of Life is an over 18?s venue .ID will be required if you are asked.

http://www.spiceoflifesoho.com/
http://substancegigs.com/index.php
https://en-gb.facebook.com/substance.gigs

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