The Live Room

* LIVE MUSIC * - SUDANESE PLAYBOYS

+ FASTWIRE + EDWARD STOUT

  • Date:
    WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY 2011
  • Doors Open: 7:30 PM - 1:30 AM
  • Event Type: LIVE MUSIC
  • Genre: INDIE / FUNK / ACOUSTIC
£3 ENTRY
The Sudanese Playboys are as culturally exotic and diverse as their quirky name suggests. They bring together influences from these island shores, the Middle East, the Caribbean sun and Scandinavian snows to create unique indie pop songs you just can't help singing. They pull no punches in expressing their experiences and beliefs and with the release of their new Anyhow EP they invite you to join them on their crusade to the dark lands. 

They were formed in 2008 by J'a and Mem in the trendy paradise of Palmers Green, just north of the 406. They met, as many musicians have, at the well know Lester Clayton night at T Birds, Finsbury Park. Here they played alongside the likes of Lol from The Education, Murray McDonald, Ed Sheeran and the big LC himself. 

As their logo suggests, the boys are fighting for their music. Record companies no longer make money as they used to from record sales and the promotion of new bands. One venue after another is downsizing to acoustic/open mic nights where bands must provide their own promotion and beer drinking fans to keep the places afloat. 

Rising from this The Sudanese Playboys, together with The Way Studio are forging a new independent path along which others will no doubt follow. In The Way Studio they have found the quality normally associated with a bygone era and major label millions. They now count as stable mates world famous acts like The Horrors, Noel Gallagher, Thomas Dolby, Nick Cave and the The Bees. The Playboys are looking forward to the official launch party of the new EP in central London. Watch this space for details and get on board for a magical journey :)

EDWARD STOUT

ACOUSTIC
"Being one of North London ’s musical guitar acoustic journeymen Ed originally learnt to play acoustic guitar from popular guitar songbooks.
Along with a few guitar licks learnt from his brothers electric he then joined the rock band ‘Back to Back’ in the late 80’s.
Returning to the acoustic guitar afterwards he played Spanish guitar and took part in a number of jazz swing duos and trios.
Whilst seeing the guitar go in and out of fashion he has kept faith and fascination with its magical versatile qualities.
His appreciation of Pop Jazz, Jazz (swing), and rock blues is reflected in his guitar performances and acoustic guitar songs."

 

FASTWIRE

FUNK / ROCK
"Heavy sludgy bass-driven funk rock with a cute chick vocal. Marva Whitney like singing from the super cool 70's JB's school....pretty neat."
Age: 16+