“A confident, graceful and dynamic singer.”
- Independent on Sunday
"One of Britain's best soul singers."
- Blues & Soul
"Spine-tingling falsetto and careering funk.”
- Guardian
Saturday, 14th November
Noel McCalla Quartet
Backed by a top-drawer band with impressive CVs to match, embark on a soulful journey with outstanding vocalist Noel McCalla, who will perform his own authentic and diverse original compositions as well as songs by soul superstars such as Al Green, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield.
Described by Blues & Soul magazine as "one of Britain's best soul singers", Noel delivers a world-class vocal performance; his captivating control over the band and his audience interaction make for an exhilarating musical experience.
If you love imaginative composition mixed with exciting vocals by an enormously gifted songwriter, be there to enjoy amazing groove-based originals and timeless soul standards in his own fiery, high-energy style.
NOEL McCALLA
Noel’s career started in the 70s with the band Moon, who recorded two albums for Epic Records. When Moon disbanded in 1976, Noel released a solo album, Night Time Emotion, produced by Trevor Rabin. He also worked and toured America with Sniff 'n' the Tears, where his voice featured on the hit single Driver's Seat.
In the early 80s, Noel formed Contact, later renamed McCalla, and released the critically acclaimed Push and Pull, followed by the equally well-received Hot from the Smoke.
After his previous collaborations with master bassist Alfonso Johnson, singer/songwriter Paul Weller, and Dave Lewis 1 Up, Noel really began garnering more public attention and acclaim in the mid-80s with the seminal jazz-funk band Morrissey Mullen, providing vocals on their 1985 release, This Must Be The Place.
He then did likewise on the legendary Icelandic jazz-rock band Mezzoforte’s No Limits, while also providing vocals on Mike Rutherford’s highly acclaimed album, Smallcreep’s Day.
From the early 90s, Noel’s searing, soulful vocals were featured with the iconic Manfred Mann’s Earth Band for more than 19 years, and more recently with the Derek Nash Funk Experience and City Funk Orchestra.
Currently, Noel is arguably best known as co-leader of the enormously popular The Wonder of Stevie show.
Noel McCalla (Vocals), Tim Cansfield (Guitar), Henry Thomas (Bass Guitar), Nic France (Drums).