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Project PH
2022-06-23 20:30 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | The Marr’s Bar, 12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1TA, United Kingdom
Currently recording their first album Acid Funk, Project PH plays a diverse range of original funk-fusion and R&B-influenced tunes full of soul. Their musical variety has drawn comparisons to Parliament/Funkadelic, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, Prince, Yes, Return to Forever, as well as Don Blackman, John Scofield, and even the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Their talent is exceptional and their music will have you engaged from the first to the last note.

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Project pH is a group of musicians brought together by session bassist Yolanda Charles. Yolanda is well-known to music fans and industry professionals worldwide. In 2020, she was awarded an MBE for her services to music. She has spent her career performing live with artists such as Hans Zimmer, Squeeze, Robbie Williams, and Paul Weller, as well as recording with BB King, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, and Queen, to mention a few.
The band features the skills of Australian Kim Murray, who offers a display of vibrant sound-crafting and compelling soloing as lead guitarist. The dynamic and versatile Laurie Lowe on drums, is known for his work as part of the Preston, Glasgow & Lowe trio as well as a myriad of names in the UK jazz scene. Laurie’s presence in Project pH brings the full range of the compositions to life. Pianist Hamish Balfour brings a wide range of experience as a composer and arranger. His training in both classical & jazz and as a dance music producer, gives him the perfect mix of skills for the band. The voices of the band are provided by superb International vocalists Paris Ruel and Adeola Shyllon.

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Yolanda Charles FUNK ULTRA
2022-05-26 20:00 - 23:00 UTC
Taking you back to the time when music was driven by the bass riffs that hooked you in and drums that got you up on your feet.

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A night of live music performed by FUNK-Ultra brings you a repertoire of songs by Cameo, Pleasure, The Meters, Teena Marie, Rufus & Chaka Khan, James Brown,The Fatback Band and many other classics from the best era for Funk, RnB and Soul. There is something for everyone who loves music at its finest and funkiest.
FUNK-ULTRA are a new 6-piece band of professional musicians formed and led by bassist Yolanda Charles. Yolanda has over 30 years experience that includes recording and performing with Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, Marcella Detroit (of Shakespears Sister), Sinead O’Connor, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, BB King, Dave Stewart, Queen, Squeeze & Hans Zimmer. In 2020 Yolanda was awarded an MBE for her services the UK music industry!
Gareth Brown brings his extensive drumming experience to the show. You have no doubt already heard his work with Craig David, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, Omar, Ms Dynamite, Mica Paris, Will Young, Alexandra O’Neil, Donna Summer, Shalamar, Frank McComb, Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith.
Kim Murray (guitar) and Hamish Balfour (keyboards) complete the rhythm section. Their list includes work with legacy bands such as Odyssey, Temptations, The Sherelles, Boney M and Joyce Sims.
Decosta Boyce (vocals) known for his work as a solo artist and with 70’s legends Heatwave, Adele, Beverly Knight, Omar, Texas and Alexander O’Neil. Decosta is joined on vocals by young and beautifully talented Leanne Sandy.
