Vocals: Henry Ray,
Drums: James Hester (www.jameshester.co.uk),
Bass: Paul Marshall,
Keyboards: John-Paul Gard (www.pedalmania.com),
Guitar: Jonny Ley,
Trombone: Nick Attwood,
Sax: Jon Ford,
Trumpet: Andy Hague
Welcome to the full and funky sound of BIG NIGHT OUT; an eight piece outfit of funky musicians from Bristol. Drawing their influences from a wide range of music, primarily soul and funk, the band have been playing in different guises for some 16 years. Until 1996 to the recent changes the band have introduced local professional session players of the highest quality. As a live act they bring an energy which is enhanced by a complete and full sound. With a two hour live set comprising of a variety of influences such as Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power and James Brown.
Henry Ray on lead vocals provides the band with a perfect frontman; a powerful voice with and incredible range. Having been compared to James Brown and Terence Trent D’arby the native American has huge talent that should not be missed. Henry Ray has been touring professionally with other bands over the last 10 years and finally came to settle in England after completing a tour of Japan, he is now happy to play music for pleasure. Paul Marshall on Bass and James Hester on Drums provide a solid platform for the likes of Jon Ley on guitar, John-Paul Gard on Keyboard and of course Jon Ford on Saxophone, Nick Attwood on Trombone and either Dave Ford or Andy Hague on Trumpet, this makes up a very powerful unit called ‘THE FLAT-OUT-FUNK HORNS’ -
Hey guys, thanks for accepting, I seen you a while back at Ashton Court Mansion for the Redcliffe college ball thing. Im a student of James', well not anymore! But yea, you were awesome :D Andy Sutor
Good to be in contact, Smiler is the main man! I think he's enjoying band life with the journey lads, if we repeat this big fundraiser on Nov 1st next year I'll have to see if you guys would be up for it?
Thanks for the request, nice to see you again, remember the wedding we performed at Chewton Place, great band, hope all is good with you all, we had a scream!!
hey guys hope all is well? thought i'd just check in and say hello! do you have anymore Bath gig's lined up anytime soon? Be good to see you all and have a celebratory drink or two!! xx
Hello Big Night geezers!
Thanks for coming down on Sunday. I dont remember having much more fun than that. What can you say about Pee Wee + Fred? Legends
Jerry
