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Lapazoos DUO + Thursday Throwdown WITH Mazza

  • Nightjar 129 City Road London United Kingdom (map)
Three musicians play guitar, double bass, and trombone under warm hanging lights in a cozy brick-walled room.

THE LAPAZOOS ARE A BAND THAT FORMED ALMOST BY ACCIDENT AND HAVE PROVED SO POPULAR THAT THEY HAVE BECOME A REGULAR FIXTURE HERE AT NIGHTJAR. THEY PLAY EARLY NEW ORLEANS-INSPIRED BLUES AND SWING MUSIC FROM THE 1920S AND 30S. EXPECT LOTS OF VOCALS, EXCELLENT JAZZ AND LIGHT-HEARTED FUN.

FEATURES VARIOUSLY: GRAHAM HUGHES, "SLIPPY SLIDER" HIMSELF, WITH CLASSIC SONGS, HARMONICA BALLADS AND CHEEKY QUIPS. LAURENCE CORNS, SINGING AND SWINGING AWAY ON THE GUITAR AS NOBODY ELSE CAN. DOMINIC PIPKIN, MASTER OF NEW ORLEANS R&B, AND GENERAL PIANO WHIZZ. BEN HAZLETON, A BASS PLAYER WHO'D GIVE SLIM GAILLARD HIMSELF A RUN FOR HIS MONEY. PLUS OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS ON OCCASION.

COVER CHARGE: £6

 
 

+ FREE LATE SET: MAZZA

A gifted guitarist and singer-songwriter, Mazza has been a defining presence in the UK blues scene since 2009. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Little George Sueref, Ian Siegal, and Adam Gussow, and has been a key figure in the London blues community, notably through his long-standing association with the iconic Ain't Nothin' But... Blues Bar.

With his new band, Mazza has masterfully blended deep Southern blues with the vibrancy of a modern four-piece rock ensemble. This unique fusion of classic and contemporary elements sets Mazza apart as a dynamic and innovative force in the blues genre. He is a regular performer at venues like London's Ain't Nothing But... Blues Bar. Other notable venues include  Ram Jam Records, Nightjar, The Roxy, Temple of Art and Music, The Magic Garden, and more. He also hosts weekly residencies at various blues bars in London.

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