Welcome to the full
and funky sound of BIG NIGHT OUT; an eight piece outfit of funky
musicians from Bristol. Drawing their influences from a wide range
of music, primarily soul and funk, the band have been playing in
different guises for some 16 years. Until 1996 to the recent changes
the band have introduced local professional session players of the
highest quality. As a live act they bring an energy which is
enhanced by a complete and full sound. With a two hour live set
comprising of a variety of influences such as Stevie Wonder, Tower
of Power and James Brown. Henry Ray on lead vocals provides the band
with a perfect frontman; a powerful voice with and incredible range.
Having been compared to James Brown and Terence Trent D’arby the
native American has huge talent that should not be missed. Henry Ray
has been touring professionally with other bands over the last 10
years and finally came to settle in England after completing a tour
of Japan, he is now happy to play music for pleasure. Paul Marshall
on Bass and James Hester on Drums provide a solid platform for the
likes of Jon Ley on guitar, John-Paul Gard on Keyboard and of course
Jon Ford on Saxophone, Nick Attwood on Trombone and either Dave Ford
or Andy Hague on Trumpet, this makes up a very powerful unit called
‘THE FLAT-OUT-FUNK HORNS’
