An exclusive series of events showcasing three leading UK Roots music acts will be performing in London, Leeds and Newcastle from the 19th-21st of September.
The Sleazy Shindig is a triple headed bill featuring some of the cream of British Americana musicians, all of whom have releases on iconic Spanish label, Sleazy records.
Newcastle’s own Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves.
Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between.
Also straight out of the north of England, Yorkshire based Howlin’ Ric & the Rocketeers switch between vibrant, authentic Rock ‘n’ Roll, effortlessly moving from soulful Rhythm and Blues to dreamy love songs. This is no polite vintage music museum piece. This is the real deal. High octane Rock ‘n’ Roll with grease under its nails and fire in its belly. They join the Sleazy Shindig line up adding to a potent mix.
Completing this iconic triumvirate of acts is London’s own queen of Rhythm & Blues, Aisha Khan with her scintillating Rajahs. With a lineage of musical excellence spanning three decades, they are known for their powerful stage act and peerless original music. With performances from Australia to Spain, this female fronted outfit is a masterclass in Old School Rhythm & Blues, Blues and Rock & Roll, all served up with charm, wit and a big dollop of Diva sass.
The Newcastle leg of the Shindig will take place at the Cluny on Sunday 21st of September.
