Dave Lewis’s “1 Up” Featuring Lizzie Deane-vocals

9:30pm After studying at the world famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, Dave returned to this country to a wealth of work. His robust and melodic tenor playing has been heard with a notable list of artists including John Martyn, Bryan Ferry, Joan Armatrading, John Mayall, Eric Clapton & the Blockheads. Dave's own band features an impressive array of talent fronted by vocalist Lizzie Deane, a fabulous singer who for many years has worked with some of the finest performers around, including Carleen Anderson, Mica Paris and Jocelyn Brown. Lizzie’s warm persona and infectious performance style calls to mind the great soul divas such as Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield, but at the same time she brings her own unique style and approach to every song, making her a fantastic addition to the line-up. With a strong emphasis on groove, improvisation and spontaneous melodic interplay, 1UP is one of the tightest, funkiest bands on the scene. Great band, great gig this.

“...spine tingling” Guardian; “...brilliant…great music” BBC Radio London;
“a real treat........tight chunky grooves and exciting funky sax...... an absolute breath of fresh air. Dave Lewis...equally excelling in both Jazz and Funk...sets a standard of powerful, fiery solos that will be hard to surpass this year” Blues and Soul.