Kyla Brox can be tender, urgent and gritty: she blurs the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old. The daughter of blues singer Victor Brox, Kyla started singing on-stage at the age of 12 and has several albums to her name, including the band triumph Coming Home (2004) and the stripped and sensitive Grey Sky Blue (2009). The different setting, from band to duo/trio, encourages two distinct Kylas to come to the fore – the salty blues mama in line from Bessie Smith, and the tender soul singer who sets out her hopes and fears in song. She never flinches from emotional reality in either situation, and is undoubtedly the finest UK blues and soul singer of her generation. The trio shines a light on the virtuoso guitar-work of helpmate and songwriting partner Danny Blomeley, and the riveting saxophone of Tony Marshall, who often sounds like the missing link between John Coltrane and King Curtis. 

Quotes

“Her breathing control is superb but, more than this… Kyla’s vocal is natural and very clean… [with] a depth of feeling…” – Blues Matters

“An authentic soul diva… sensitive, sexy, and with infinite reserves of sassiness” – City Life

“A classic sound pulled off with finesse… classy, impressive…” – Oldham Chronicle

Doors @ 7.00pm for 8.00pm performance