Noel McCalla

Noel first came to prominence in the mid 80’s with the seminal Jazz/funk band Morrisey/Mullen while also providing vocals on Mike Rutherford’s highly acclaimed album “Smallcreep’s Day”. Forming his own band “Contact” in the early 80’s (subsequently renamed “McCalla” 10 years later), he released the brilliant album “Push and Pull”, followed by the equally great “Hot From The Smoke”. From the early 90’s, for more than 19 years, Noel’s searing, soulful vocals were featured with the iconic Manfred Mann’s “Earth Band”, but more recently Noel has moved away from his globe trotting exploits with Manfred to form several new bands of his own. Most recently seen at the Club on the Morrissey Mullen Reunion gig (Noel was featured with the iconic Morrissey Mullen Band for some years) tonight Noel will be performing with his acoustic trio featuring Frank Dawkins (guitar) and Alex Keen (bass) showcasing a mix of “Groove” based originals and some classic Groove standards delivered in his own, inimitable, way. So, if you appreciate creative songwriting coupled with stunning, charismatic vocal delivery, be sure to attend what promises to be a “smooth groove” extravaganza.

“...spine tingling” Guardian;
“..a confident, individual voice, graceful and dynamic." Independent on Sunday