Rare Groove Ensemble - The Band
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The Rare Groove Ensemble is fronted by Paola Bottomley - an amazing singer who you can't fail to be excited about. A YAMAHA award winning singer, Paola's talent is becoming nationally renowned!
A graduate of the prestigious Trinity College of Music, Paola is also involved in many other musical projects, including her own recently released album Spellbound. |
| Can anyone rival Thabo for energy and natural ability in creating an extraordinary atmosphere?! We don't think so. The one-man-party that is our other lead vocalist has a voice that is sure to make you sit up and take notice - although you'll probably already have been drawn to the dance-floor by Thabo's rhythm and charisma!
Thabo is an amazing singer who has to be heard to be believed. Lemar? Anthony Hamilton? You haven't heard anything yet! You can also hear Thabo in his own project Thabo & the Real Deal, and in Extra Curricular. |
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Providing our horn section is the sax player Mark Cowley. Also a graduate of Leeds College of Music, Mark is a horn player with over a decade's experience of playing music all over the world. You just can't ignore the exciting solos and funky grooves which punctuate our set.
As well as being reedsman for the Rare Groove Ensemble, and former member of Extra Curricular, Mark regularly gigs in many other different groups up and down the country. |
| The first member of the rhythm section, Aidan, is a piano player extraordinaire, with skills and musicality that are truly awesome. Aidan finds sounds and rhythms that fit the party vibe to a tee, and fills the roles of guitar, rock-organ and piano all himself!
Another graduate of Leeds College of Music, he is a talent in any genre he turns his hand to. Along with our bassist and drummer, Aidan expertly produces grooves you'll be sure to recognize, and which are guaranteed to get your feet moving. He is a must for any good party! |  |
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Jack's funky bass is a must for the party atmosphere of the Rare Groove Ensemble. With seemingly no effort Jack creates a new and exciting twist on the tunes we play - we challenge you not to want to dance when this driving force of the band kicks in.
Jack's gigging experience in so many different styles has a huge influence on the music we produce. Solo projects, larger bands such as Extra Curricular, and 3 years studying at Leeds College of Music are just a small part of Jack's impressive CV! |
| Noah keeps the whole show together with his rock-steady drum beats. A musician who works in bands all over the country, Noah is a fantastic musician who can turn his hand to almost any instrument.
Along with Jack and Aidan, this rhythm section is a formidable unit! Noah can be seen alongside other members of RGE in Extra Curricular. |  |