The Fatback Band

The Bank Holiday weekend party started early with the already roasting venue becoming sauna-like with a non-stop, hits-heavy set of hot heavy funk, fiery Latin disco and sweet summer soul. Incredibly the band is still led by its founder, 84 year old Bill Curtis, who looked resplendent in African robes as he beat out the rhythm on timbales and cowbells. The whole band shared vocals and were right on the money for classics such as ‘Wicky Wacky’, ‘Bus Stop’ and ‘Spanish Hustle’. The joy-filled night ended on a high with a euphoric version of ’80s club anthem ‘I Found Lovin’.

Concorde 2, 25 August 2016

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