Please note, there is no Tea Dance on Tuesday, 30th August because world renowned Northern Soul band, The Pepper Pots, are making a very special appearance at The Sands Venue.
Fronted by a trio of female vocalists, the band painstakingly recreates 1960's ska, soul, Motown and reggae. Imagine if The Supremes formed a ska band. That, in a nutshell, describes The Pepper Pots!
The producer of their latest CD, is the legendary Bob Ohlsson, who was a Motown sound engineer during the classic period of the label between 1965 and 1972. Bob has worked with leading artists including; Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Temptations and Gladys Knight & the Pips to name a few.
In terms of live gigs you can expect a highly accomplished musical performance accompanied by superb vocal harmonies and with over 300 appearances around the globe the band have been thrilling audiences from Tokyo to Los Angeles!! "Witnessing a concert of The Pepper Pots, there is a feeling of having taken a trip back in time with a fun and modern twist?.
Don’t miss this fantastic band performing its only UK date in 2011.... Tuesday 30th August at The Sands Venue.
Ticket options:
2 shows in one day!
2pm Afternoon Show (Doors open 12pm. Tickets £6. Food Available)
8.30pm Evening Show (Doors open 6.30pm. £8 Ticket Only or £15 inc 2 course meal).
Info and bookings: http://www.the-sands-blackpool.co.uk/news/169/The-Pepper-Pots!
The Sands Tea Dances - Tuesdays from 2 pm - 4.30 pm with Frontline live band and scrumptious afternoon tea all for £9.99 - are to continue until the end of the year. Even if you don't dance, just go along for the atmosphere of this wonderful venue, the music and the afternoon tea.
