BETTE SMITH - Live in Concert Direct from USA
About this event
Member ticket only – £20
Non-members ticket only – £25
Member Dining + ticket – £55
Non-members Dining + Ticket – £60
Hotel Deal - Dinner Bed & Breakfast plus tickets for 2 just £189 per couple
Over 18s Only
Doors Open 7pm
Support Act - Tash Hills 8.30pm
Bette Smith 9pm
Critically acclaimed and blessed with a voice described as “raspy,” “sassy,” “raunchy” and “sweet ’n soulful,” Bette grippingly fuses the soul, rock & roll, funk, blues, and gospel music she heard in her Brooklyn youth into something all her own. “It was culturally alive and it still is. There were a lot of block parties in the summer. They would import bands from Memphis and Mississippi and us brown and black girls would be jamming to these groups,” says Bette Smith, as she walks around the neighbourhood of her upbringing, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
She travelled to the UK to make her new album Goodthing (July 12, 2024 / Kartel Music Group) with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, James Blunt, James Bay, Anonhi & The Johnsons, Sia, Corinne Bailey Rae, Tina Turner). Hogarth attests, “Bette is the real deal. Her delivery is the truth and comes straight from the heart. She is able to communicate with ease with her wonderful gift of a voice and I was delighted to work on this record.”
The young Bette Smith would have no idea that her music would take her around the world, from shows in America headlining and supporting the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Drive-By Truckers to festivals in North America and Europe; from working with artists like Jimbo Mathus, Kirk Fletcher, Patterson Hood, and Matt Patton (of the Drive-By Truckers) to spotlights in the pages of The New York Times, Billboard, Paste, Bust, and beyond; from the airwaves of NPR World Café and the top 40 of the Americana Music Radio Chart to official Spotify playlist adds and a song streamed well over a million times. MOJO called her “the next big-voiced soul sensation out of Brooklyn.”
SUPPORT ACT - Tash Hills
Tash Hills is a UK-based singer-songwriter known for her vibrant blend of funk and soul music. She emerged on the music scene in 2020 and quickly gained attention with her energetic and infectious sound, characterised by smooth vocals, catchy rhythms, and a fusion of modern funk with classic soul elements. Hills' music often features creative instrumentation, including powerful bass lines, blaring horns, and vintage synths, giving her songs a unique and timeless quality. Her lyrics frequently convey messages of empowerment and connection, resonating with a broad audience.
Her live performances at renowned festivals such as the Isle of Wight and Victorious Festival, and her support for well-known acts like Arrested Development, The Feeling, Secret Night Gang and Jafunk highlight her dynamic stage presence and ability to engage audiences. With a continuous stream of new releases and an expanding fan base, Tash Hills is positioned as a rising star in the funk and soul music scene.
