Noel McCalla Band
“...spine tingling...”
Guardian
Noel McCalla first came to prominence in the mid 80’s with the seminal Jazz/funk band Morrissey/Mullen while also providing vocals on Mike Rutherford’s highly acclaimed album “Smallcreep’s Day”. Forming his own band “Contact” in the early 80’s (subsequently renamed “McCalla”), he released the brilliant album “Push and Pull”, followed by the equally great “Hot from the Smoke”. And if all that weren't enough, from the early 90’s for almost 20 years, Noel’s searing, soulful vocals were featured with the iconic Manfred Mann’s “Earth Band”. Lately however Noel is best known at the Club and beyond as the voice of 'Some Kinda' Wonderful', the highly successful tribute to Stevie Wonder co-led with another 606 favourite, saxophonist Derek Nash. For this 606 gig Noel will be joined by Tim Cansfield (Bee Gees)-guitar, Henry Thomas-bass & Nic France-drums. The music is a mix of really great “groove” based originals along with some classic groove standards, featuring material from Noel's recent album 'Count Your Blessings'. Noel is truly one of the greats!
“…spine tingling” Guardian; “…a confident, individual voice, graceful and dynamic." Independent on Sunday