Fri, 03 May
|Hyde Park Book Club
Happy Daggers w/ Shantelle King
Yorkshire’s freshest funksters bring their energetic live set to Hyde Park Book Club, for a headline slot supported by Shantelle King.
Time & Location
03 May 2024, 19:30 – 23:30
Hyde Park Book Club, 27-29 Headingley Ln., Hyde Park Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 1BL, UK
About the event
HAPPY DAGGERS
“Just too funky! - 6 Music
Happy Daggers are an electrifying Leeds-based band that effortlessly fuse the infectious grooves of funk with the pulsating rhythms of Rock and Soul.
This five-piece has ignited stages across the UK, from Brudenell Social Club to BST Hyde Park, with explosive live performances and a captivating musical style. Combining funky guitar riffs, dynamic vocals, and a powerhouse rhythm section, Happy Daggers create a sonic tapestry that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. With influences ranging from classic funk acts like Earth, Wind & Fire, and Parliament-Funkadelic to contemporary dance artists such as Daft Punk and Jamiroquai, their sound is a vibrant blend of retro vibes and contemporary energy.
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SHANTELLE KING
"Her voice is so angelic, isn't it?" - Emily Pilbeam, BBC Introducing West Yorkshire Radio
A captivating independent R&B Singer-Songwriter from West Yorkshire with distinctively jazzy and rhythmic undertones. With influences of Brandy, Jazmine Sullivan, and Cleo Sol, her ethereal vocals and harmonies combined with jazzy undertones create an enticing and unique sound, that has captivated and silenced live audiences across many venues in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, and Poland.
For more information on Shantelle King click here.