RICKY COOL AND THE IN CROWD ALBUM LUNCH PARTY
29
Sep
★The Blue Piano LIVE: RICKY COOL AND THE IN CROWD ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY★
SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
• Music kicks off 5.00pm…ish
• Tickets: £8 | motd
• Ticket link:
CD/EP Launch Party
‘ARE YOU IN?’
Five original compositions inspired by the Band’s
love of Jamaican Ska, Bluebeat and Mento. For
a sample follow this link:
https://youtu.be/gg-u-2TznhU
Be prepared for a wonderful afternoon and early evening, celebrating musical styles that have become synonymous with the very best in popular music.
You will hear Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Ska and Bluebeat, as well as Afro
Cuban rhythms, delivered in the Band’s own inimitable style.
Classics by the likes of Ray Charles, Ken Boothe, Booker T and the MG’s,
Toots and the Maytals are mixed with original numbers to create a toe
tapping musical experience, guaranteed to have you itching to dance.
As Ricky says, “Our music is timeless and enjoyed by young and old alike.
The fun we have on stage rubs off on our audience and a great time is had by
one and all.”
Ricky Cool and the In Crowd are:
Ricky Cool – Vocals, Harmonicas, Saxophone.
David ‘Deeko’ Parry – Guitar, Vocals.
Nigel Darvill – Keyboards.
Simon ‘Smudge’ Smith – Bass.
Harrison Weston-Cottrell – Drums.
• Bar | Garden | Restaurant open 4.30pm
***PLEASE NOTE***
* A reservation for dining is recommended.
* This is an outdoor event. Please come weather prepared!
* There is very limited seating – seats are not guaranteed.
* Seating & tables in the garden cannot be reserved.
* All dining bookings will be for the restaurant but can be moved outside (depending on availability on the evening)
https://www.rickycoolandtheincrowd.co.uk/
The Band members are all seasoned musicians with excellent pedigrees, who have worked with artists including Ruby Turner, The Beat, Gregory Isaacs, Carina Round, Linda Perry & Fine Young Cannibals!
Bios⬇️
Ricky Cool and the In Crowd formed in 2013 with the aim of presenting classic American rhythm and blues together with early Jamaican genres such as Bluebeat, Ska, and Reggae. This is the music that was championed by Mods in the early 1960’s here in the UK. Mods (or Modernists as they were previously known) were recognisable for their stylish dress and their love of the ‘hippest’ music coming from the States and Jamaica. Ricky Cool and the In Crowd perpetuate this through their sharp stage image and the passionate, entertaining presentation of their music.
“When we hit the stage we aim to engage the audience straight away and take them on journey covering some of best musical styles of all time. We play for dances, special events and sit down audiences. It doesn’t matter which. The music works for them all.”
As Ricky says, “The music we play is timeless and our show is enjoyed by young and old alike. The enjoyment we have on stage rubs off on our audience and a great time is had by one and all.”
• RICKY COOL – LEAD VOCALS, HARMONICA AND SAXOPHONES
The name Ricky Cool first burst onto the scene in the 1970’s, when Ricky Cool and the Icebergs became one of the first bands in the country to play swing style rhythm and blues, The name soon became established and Ricky’s reputation for delivering great, danceable music in a highly entertaining way began.
Since then he has fronted and played with a number of bands presenting authentic American and Jamaican music. He co-founded The Big Town Playboys, the band that nurtured the talent of Mike Sanchez. Ricky Cool and the Rialtos became the nucleus of Robert Plant’s first Honeydrippers line up. In Top Rankin, he worked alongside some of Birmingham’s finest Reggae musicians and Kingston legend George Nightingale.
• DAVID PARRY – GUITAR AND VOCALS
One of the most highly regarded guitarists on the Birmingham scene, David’s influences come from Jamaican music and an early passion for jazz rock guitar. He toured the UK, Europe and America with Steel Pulse founder member Basil Gabidon before settling down to session work with various bands and artists. His superb rhythm and highly original lead playing help give the In Crowd their unique sound.
• NIGEL DARVILL – KEYBOARDS
Nigel’s impeccable musical pedigree dates back to his early days as a backing musician for the likes of Duane Eddy, Johnny Tillotson and Edwin Starr. He later toured with The Fine Young Cannibals, Ruby Turner and Ranking Roger from The Beat. His wide ranging knowledge of keyboard styles interacts brilliantly with David’s guitar work.
HARRISON WESTON – COTTRELL – DRUMS & PERCUSSION
During the last few years Harry has worked on his showmanship, and stage presence. Skills that he takes very seriously. With an unresting drive to be unique, Harry is always looking for new and inventive ways to develop both his musicality and skills as an entertainer. The goal is to provide the viewer something they have never seen before.
His energy and enthusiasm shines through from the back of the stage and he is a joy to watch and listen to.
Check out Harry’s YouTube channel:
Next Level Chops
• SIMON ‘SMUDGE’ SMITH – BASS
As a professional bass player of many years, Simon has worked extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the US, including a five year stint based in Los Angeles where his recording credits included Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Wilson Phillips, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart.
He has worked in the live touring bands of artists as diverse as Linda Perry, Carl Barât, Carina Round and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, performing at venues and events including Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva) amongst many others.
Now based in the Midlands, Simon is the bass player of choice for many artists. We are thrilled to have him in the ranks of Ricky Cool and the In Crowd.
