02 October 2013
Andy Snipper
Acclaimed drummer/founder of American funk band SOULIVE tours the UK for the first time with his band ‘ALAN EVANS TRIO’
Alan Evans, Co-founder, writer and drummer of legendary funk/souljazz band Soulive for over 15 years, proudly presents his newest creation, Alan Evans Trio: an inspiring and fresh funk / souljazz / rock organ trio lineup.
The band is touring the USA, Europe and Japan on the back of their 2nd album release ‘Merkaba’. Alan is no stranger to the UK having toured with Soulive many times, selling out Ronnie Scotts and Jazz Café, but this is the debut UK tour for Alan Evans Trio
London band BluesMix is the support act for these gigs...playing their blend of funk with a tinge of Blues. Previewing new songs from their next album.
UK TOUR DATES
October 17th – Manchester, Matt&Phreds
October 19th – Guildford, The Boileroom
October 20th – London, The Borderline
Enlisting the support of good friends and talented players Danny Mayer on guitar (On the Spot Trio), and Beau Sasser (Melvin Sparks, Akashic Record) the trio’s sound proves hard-driving and groovy with deep, funky melodies and powerful, rhythmic counterplay. Featuring Alan on drums and vocals.
Mention the name Alan Evans to a room full of music lovers, and you will get a consensus nod at one of the most celebrated and tenacious drummers in the jazz, funk, and soul scene.
WEBSITE http://alanevanstrio.com/
FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/alanevanstrio
SONG CLIPS
http://alanevanstrio.com/Music
Website for BluesMix:
http://www.bluesmix.com
