The Red Stripe Band

Led by Red Stripe on boogie piano (aka Neil Drinkwater) they continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their engaging and intriguing show. They are lucky to be joined by wonderful singer Lara de Belder (All Female London Gay Big Band) and a star studded line up includes Costa Tancredi (bass), Sim Murray (baritone saxophone), Sophie Burke (tenor saxophone), Lee Vivian (trumpet) and Nick Marangoni (drums).

The band have played at almost every Jazz Festival in the land including a memorable show at Montreux Jazz Festival. Celebrating thirty years in the business in style recently they have just released their fifth album of original material. Expect to hear original songs alongside jive, rock n roll and boogie woogie classics

Their influences range from the big bands and the jive giants of the 1940’s to the pounding piano men of the 1950’s with a touch of ska for good measure.