The Calmers

Gigs · Leigh-on-Sea

The Calmers

Saturday 16 January 2027 · Doors 19:00

The Fishermen's Chapel, Leigh-on-Sea

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The Calmers is on Saturday 16 January 2027 at The Fishermen's Chapel, Leigh-on-Sea, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £13.20, including the booking fee.

JOIN THE CALMERS FOR OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY GIG !!! The Calmers are Southend City's boldest original groove band. Celebrating our 5th Birthday we will be playing uplifting original tracks mixed in with soulful cover songs, delivering funky vocals, a sizzling horn section and a super tight rhythm section. We have just got back from playing top London Venues - O2 Academy Islington, Amersham Arms, O'Neills Soho and are ready to celebrate in our home city... The Band: Matt Lane (vocals, keyboards, saxophone) has made music and collaborated with a massive array of musicians and artists throughout his life. Born in London, he was inspired in his childhood through having the opportunity to record tracks with a number of great artists including Paul McCartney (with George Martin at AIR studios) and also through singing live in backing choirs for Art Garfunkel and Barry Manilow. He has performed on many major stages including Wembley Arena, the Royal Albert Hall, the Festival Hall (Southbank), The Barbican and has broadcast live on BBC radio. Stephen Rosenthal (vocals, bass) grew up making music in Wembley. As lead singer and guitarist for IF he released the DOUBLE DIAMOND album, touring the U...

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