Rumband ft. Michael Bailey & Ama Lia
Featuring an array of brilliant and highly experienced musicians from the likes of Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Greece, Dominica, Nigeria, Australia and the UK the Rumband is not named after the alcoholic beverage(!), it actually stands for “Rhythmic Underground Movement”, and rhythmic it certainly is! Led by old friend of the Club bassist Michael Bailey along with singer Ama Lia the band effortlessly deliver a compelling array of musical styles, from Groove & Latin to Blues & Soul. Collectively the band include work with the likes of Bob Marley, Johnny Nash, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie & Beyonce and Ama Lia describes them as “a unique family of musicians with an immense wealth of experience, music and stories”. Along with Michael & Ama Lia, the lineup tonight includes Richie Garrison-sax, Cameron Pierre-guitar, Felix Ruiz-keys, Tony Maronie-percussion and Richard Bailey-drums.
Photos by Ashley Straw