Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club 14th September – Big One! 2013

Scala London
275 Pentoville Road, London, N1 9NL

This is Craig Charles’ biggest London show to date, check out the line up:

Craig Charles (6 music)
The King of Funk is back in North London for his biggest show to date! Craig has been blazing his way across the UK and further afield and the crowds are getting bigger and bigger!

Omar “The Man” (Live Band)

There are precious few, if any contemporary UK artists whose creative credentials and influence extend as far and so consistently wide as Freestyle Records newest signing Omar. Since first breaking through to worldwide renown all the way back in 1991 with his first releases on Gilles Petersons seminal Talking Loud label, and going onto work with all manner of musical legends including a certain Stevie, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Syreeta Wright, Common, and Carleen Anderson. With willing, enthusiastic and supportive collaborators like that, it’s undeniable that Omar maintains his reputation as a soul music Don par excellence. Fast forward to 2013, and Omar’s reputation for being a thoroughly original artist following his own individual path remains undiminished. After recently picking up an M.B.E for his outstanding contribution to the UK music scene, even the British Establishment has now acknowledged what many already appreciated & understood for many years.
And in a most timely fashion, Omar returns with a brand new album, ‘The Man’ that many say is without doubt the strongest of his entire career. The unique voice remains, the far reaching influences of soul, funk, latin and reggae remain, but with a more live feeling production, this feels like his most accomplished and mature album to date. It also features guests Soul II Souls’ Caron Wheeler, Germany’s Hidden Jazz Quartett, and legendary bass player Pino Palladino.
Stevie Wonder knows, Erykah Badu knows…. and now surely everyone knows, Omar is The Man.


Alexia Coley (live)

Alexia Coley is a singer and songwriter from West London. Her sound is a modern twist on classic soul and her debut album is scheduled for release on Jalapeno Records at the end of 2013. She is definitely one to watch – big things are going to happen with Alexia!


Scrimshire (Dj Set)

Understandably Scrimshire’s sound is steeped in jazz, soul and funk, but with a nod to contemporary sounds, and with strong popular song writing sensibilities.

As a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and now label boss at Wah Wah, Adam wears a good few hats. But above all, this man knows how to write a tune!

Scrimshire has now delivered two albums on Wah Wah 45s, “Along came the Devil one night…” and “The Hollow” as well as his own “Allo Love” compilation album featuring some of his favourite artists.

As a DJ, Scrimshire is a surefire party starter. His sets combine boogie, funk, house, afro-beat, and just about anything else that takes his fancy, sublimely put together live in the mix with the guarantee of dance floor satisfaction.

Line Up:

Craig Charles (6 music)
Omar (live band)
Alexia Coley (live)
Scrimshire (Dj Set)
Sir Funk

10pm-4am

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