The Fontanas

PizzaExpress Live (Holborn)

The Fontanas mark their return to Holborn fresh off a run of summer festival dates. The band takes the form of the inimitable Kay Elizabeth whose vocals radiate with Latin fire and sambista energy. The band is led by producer Sam Sutton who has assembled a crack squad of London's top musicians ready to deliver an unforgettable night of funk-infusion. If you're craving upbeat Latin rhythms and soulful Funky vibes, look no further – this is the gig for you. Join us for a night of non-stop dancing and infectious energy, just as we did last time when The Fontanas had the whole crowd on their feet. 

£22.00

"So funky and I am loving it"

Craig Charles (BBC6 Music)

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Featuring the inimitable Kay Elizabeth on vocals and harnessed by producer Sam Fontanas, the band come together to produce a sound which packs in Brazilian percussion with a killer brass section via a crack squad of friends and musicians who play alongside the likes of Incognito, Mr Scruff and Alice Russell.

2020 saw the EP release which included their scorching modern day version of Brazilian classic ‘Capoeira Mata Um’ that received airplay from Cerys Matthews on BBC6 Music amongst others.

Opening single ‘Love Be The Weapon’ welcomes producer Jon Moon (Amy Winehouse) into the Fontanas familia to deliver a super charged traditional funk anthem, with a Daptone studio feel and at home amongst the best heavyweight modern funk pioneers. Craig Charles was ‘loving it!’.

The album title ‘The Luxury Of Time’ taps into the change of pace experienced during lockdown. Combine this with the idea that this period offered a chance for us to pause for thought and find time to create and the album was born. The album draws on a variety/range of influences from vintage soul funk to heavyweight Latin and Brazilian grooves and skilfully fuses these elements together to form a modern day dance record ideally placed for changing times.

Band Line Up

Kay Elizabeth (vocal)
Sam Sutton (guitar/vox)
Carl Hudson (keys)
Magnus Box (bass)
Jimmy Norden (drums)
Dave Boa (trumpet)
Paul Silver (sax)
Marcos Santana (percussion)