TWO bands are coming to Reading next month for a Club Velocity gig.
Headlining the night at The Face Bar are The Hawkmen.
The band draw from an array of influences including rhythm ’n’ blues, soul, and rock ’n’ roll which they bring together in a classic, rootsy, hybrid blend.
The band emerged as a full, live act in 2017 following the early successes of Soul 45 and Craig Charles favourite, Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover (Record Kicks).
They’ve also produced a Northern Soul remix of Emma Beatson’s debut single Do It, which was selected by Craig Charles for the second volume of his Freestyle Records compilation series,
The Hawkmen’s Keep On Working EP (Mocambo) yielded another 45 and was widely played on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music.
In 2017, Love Is Blind was released and featured on the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club Vol.5 compilation and received more Radio 6 Music airplay. It’s fair to say that that Craig Charles is a fan.
Joining them is 21-year-old singer songwriter Tom Webber from Didcot.
Although he’s only got a handful of gigs to his name, he’s already getting the music scene excited.
The gig takes place from 8pm on Thursday, March 3. Tickets cost £11.
For more details, search www.wegottickets.com for The Hawkmen.
