Music, R&B

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Chic

The veteran American band, led by songwriter and guitarist Nile Rodgers, performs its disco and R&B hits including Good Times, I Want Your Love and Le Freak.

IndigO2, London SE10

Sat 27 Jul

£25–£50 / 0871 220 0260

  • 19:00

The Ritz, Manchester

Wed 29 May

£29.50 / 0161 236 3234

  • 19:00

Fatback Band

The veteran band from New York City plays its upbeat funk, disco and R&B hits.

Under The Bridge, London SW6

Fri 31 May

£23 / 020 7957 8261

  • 19:00

Jenna Varndell, Adante Dubidat, Megan Lara Mae, Isy James, The Tammy King Band, Sophie Boddington, Katy Emma

The Birmingham-based singer-songwriter performs soulful pop and R&B songs.

The Roadhouse, Birmingham

Thu 20 Jun

£5 adv / 0121 624 2920

  • 19:00

Jessie Ware

The Oban-born, London-based singer-songwriter performs electropop, soul and R&B in promotion of her debut album, Devotion.

Somerset House, London WC2R

Thu 18 Jul

£27.50 / 020 7845 4600

  • 19:30

Motown's Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is

Celebrating over 50 years of Motown music with tributes to The Four Tops and The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and many more.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Thu 14 Nov

£21 / 0844 871 7607

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Wed 22 May

£17.50–£24.75 (£15.50–£22.75) / 024 7655 3055

  • 19:45

Bristol Hippodrome

Wed 12 Feb

£22.50 / 0844 847 2325

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Omar

Nu-soul and R&B by the established singer.

Hoochie Coochie, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 7 Sep

£20 / 0191 222 0130

  • 19:00

The Jazz Cafe, London NW1

Thu 27 Jun

£15 adv / 020 7485 6834

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Fri 28 Jun

£15 adv / 020 7485 6834

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Amorphis

The band from Helsinki, Finland, plays heavy metal with touches of melodic death metal and folk metal to promote the album Circle.

O2 Academy Islington, London N1

Sun 1 Dec

£17.50 / 020 7288 4400

  • 19:00

Artful

Artful (one half of Artful Dodger, who produced Craig David) plays a set of garage, dubstep and house with support from grime star Rude Kid, Jaylaxx and Subnote.

511, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

£9–£10 / 0131 557 5830

The Harley, Sheffield

Wed 19 Jun

£8 adv / 0114 275 2288

  • 19:30

Barleycorn Sunday Sessions

Regular live music session with resident band Carbon Copy and other guests.

The Barleycorn, Hamilton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01698 282559

  • 16:00 – 19:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01698 282559

  • 16:00 – 19:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01698 282559

  • 16:00 – 19:00
…and 29 more dates until 29 Dec

B'spoke

Soul and R&B covers band.

The Jam House, Birmingham

Fri 19 Jul

£8; £5 before 10pm / 0121 200 3030

  • 21:00

Sat 20 Jul

£8; £5 before 9pm / 0121 200 3030

  • 21:00

Fri 27 Sep

£8; £5 before 10pm / 0121 200 3030

  • 21:00
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Christmas Party Night featuring Big Vern & The Shootahs

Festive food, drink and dancing with Glasgow's Blues Brothers outfit rolling out the rhythm'n'blues favourites.

The Town House, Hamilton

Fri 13 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

  • 19:00 – 01:00

Sat 14 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

  • 19:00 – 01:00

Fri 20 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

  • 19:00 – 01:00

Sat 21 Dec

£42.50 / 01698 452299

  • 19:00 – 01:00

Connor Harris

The singer from Birmingham performs a mix of rap, hip hop, pop and R&B.

O2 Academy Liverpool

Sat 17 Aug

£7.50 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00 – 23:00

District 3, Room 94, Tara Berwin, Sam Callahan

The vocal harmony group who were voted out of the 2012 series of The X Factor during the live shows, perform pop and R&B originals and covers.

O2 Academy Oxford

Thu 30 May

£17.50 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

Drizabone Soul Family

The Northampton-based band, led by founder and musician Billy Freeman, performs soul and R&B from the album The Recipe Of Life.

Hoochie Coochie, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 10 Aug

£20 adv / 0191 222 0130

  • 19:00 – 02:00

enTRAPment

Eclectic night of electronica, hip hop, reggae and house sounds.

Hysteria, London E8

Sat 25 May

Free

Music from international DJ Calm Hype and friends: Skin 'n' Bones, DJ Mooch and DAYO. Plus a special guest Live PA.

  • 20:00 – 02:00
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Geoff Everett Band

Blues and rhythm'n'blues from the Kent-based three-piece.

Ypres Castle Inn, Rye

Fri 20 Sep

Free / 01797 223 248

  • 21:30

Georgie Fame

Legendary jazz, soul and r'n'b keyboardist who's worked with Muddy Waters, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, to name a few.

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

£20 / 0141 353 8000

This gig sees him playing in a trio setting with sons Tristram and James Powell (guitar and drums respectively). Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

Glasgow International Jazz Festival

A celebration of jazz from around the world, with top Scottish musicians alongside international stars. The 2013 festival features, among others, Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco, The Blind Boys of Alabama and veteran keyboardist Georgie Fame.

Various venues: Glasgow

Wed 26 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Thu 27 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Fri 28 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

…and 2 more dates until 30 Jun

Hayley Sanderson

Hayley Sanderson is a terrific singer who performs an impressive mix of Jazz, R&B and originals with a deft ease. A highly experienced performer she includes work with the likes of Gloria Gaynor and the New Inspirational Gospel Choir, with whom she sang the lead vocal on Down to the River that appeared on the album…

606 Club, London SW10

Fri 14 Jun

£12 / 020 7352 5953

  • 21:30

Boisdales Of Canary Wharf, London E14

Fri 5 Jul

£10–£40 / 020 7715 5818

  • 21:30
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The Nightjar, London EC1V

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Jonny Craig

Pop and R&B by the singer-songwriter based in Sacramento, California.

Joiners Arms, Southampton

Tue 28 May

£10; £8 adv / 023 8022 5612

  • 19:30

Jonny Craig, Class Of 92, Alex Sears, Pavilions

Pop and R&B by the singer-songwriter based in Sacramento, California.

The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool

Fri 24 May

£8 adv / 0151 708 1581

  • 19:00 – 22:30

Justin Currie

The singer-songwriter and ex-Del Amitri frontman performs urban-inspired pop-rock.

The Brook, Southampton

Tue 17 Sep

£22; £20 adv / 023 8055 5366

  • 20:00

The Royal Hall, Harrogate

Sat 14 Sep

£20 / 01423 500500

  • 19:30

Union Chapel, London N1

Tue 10 Sep

£20 adv / 020 7226 1686

  • 19:00

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Kieran Skye, Zygmunt Day, Jacob & Goliath

Commercial pop and R&B by the singer who comes from Essex.

The Bedroom Bar, London EC2A

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 7739 5706

  • 20:00 – 00:00
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