Progressive electric jazz fusion five-piece from the South West of England making their Midlands debut!

With the release of their album ‘Choose Your Froot’ in 2022 and opening for The Brand New Heavies at the Sidmouth and Rye Jazz & Blues festivals in 2023, Slinky Machine are on the ascent in the UK scene. We are delighted to bring this fantastic band up from the South West of England to play their repertoire of original compositions, fusion classics and re-workings of contemporary tunes for the first time in the West Midlands.

Formed by guitarist John Robertson (The Selecter) and bassist Pete Earle, this show features special guest, the incredible Brazilian percussionist CAIO MAMBERTI! Mamberti has performed with Stevie Wonder, Tania Maria, Paulinho da Viola, Monica Passos and others.

“Slinky Machine…WOW what an incredibly talented group of consummate professional musicians. These guys are in the ‘pocket’, know their craft and understand exactly how to entertain an expectant audience with ‘Funk Ladened Grooves’ that will get any audience on their feet dancing.” – Ian Bowden, Festival Director, Sidmouth & Rye International Jazz & Blues Festivals

Slinky Machine are Pete Earle (bass), John Robertson (guitar), Cameron MacDougall (drums) and Ian Kindred (keys), with special guest Caio Mamberti (percussion).

Doors 8PM. Show starts 8:30PM