What to do this Fathers Day evening? Well, you could go for a meal or present Dad with a bottle of something nice. Or you could plump for a couple of tickets to see The Blow Monkeys at MK11 in Kiln Farm. Because Dad needn't be the only one having fun on June 17!
The Blow Monkeys are unique with a roller-coaster career spanning more than 35 years.
Always making new music, always stretching musical boundaries. With worldwide hits such as the classics “Digging Your Scene” and “It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way”, they became household names but there was always so much more going on with these simian soulsters.
Their relentless desire to move forward, to collaborate, to be socially engaged and to have something to contribute. Back in the 80’s they worked with people as varied as Curtis Mayfield, Paul Weller, Cheb Khaled and even Jamaican Toaster EEK-a-Mouse!.
Dr Robert even took time out to release one of the UK’s first homegrown ‘house’ records “Wait”, his top five duet with Chicago soul diva Kym Maselle.
And so the journey continues. Reformed in 2008 The Blow Monkeys are about to release possibly their finest work yet “The Wild River” (Oct 17) their fifth album since reforming.
Now joined by former Galliano stickman Crispin Taylor on drums they are reinvigorated and recharged.
Live, they are indeed sight to see. Soulful, funky and smart. These Monkeys continue to evolve.
From their beginnings on the underground club scene right through to their appearance on the biggest selling soundtrack of all time “Dirty Dancing” and beyond. Long may they swing.
Tickets are yours for £16. Get them here
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