"How lucky were we to have these wonderful singers supporting us. Magnificent!" Amanda Mitchell Director BrightSoul Choir
"Gorgeous set from @loopthemoon, loved, loved, loved these guys." Andy Garland @BBCRadioKentAG
"Incredible!" Pete Jones Radio Reverb**
"Brilliant performance on Saturday night, one of the highlights of the weekend" Night Garden @Firlemeadow
>> Loop The Moon Live 5 Song Taster https://youtu.be/7UbYOtjEIjw
LOOP THE MOON bring their unique blend of hot funky soul and cool Latin jazz with percussive keys irresistable grooves and vibrant vocal harmonies to create a powerful emotive compelling and uplifting set of strong songs soulful melodies and inspiring lyrics delivered with warmth and passion.
Music & info at loopthemoon.com
The songs are stories of hope and liberation, personal and collective struggles, natural highs, positive vibes, challenges and celebrations, embracing many musical genres and carried along with stylish rhythms and beats.
All kinds of influences can be heard flowing thru the music from Stevie Wonder to Prince to Cameo to Basement Jaxx to Sly & The Family Stone to Moloko with added funky flavours reminiscent of Jamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, John Legend and Incognito.
The band is driven and directed by front man and songwriter Mike Chantler who has been involved with many other projects; you can follow his musical journey at flowingdeeper.com
Loop The Moon features Jo, Helen & Carolyn on BVs with Luke on percussion kit and Mike on vox and keys. LTM can also perform in other shapes and sizes : as a full band with horns or with backing tracks and live percussion for festival and club gigs or semi-acoustically for more intimate events featuring blissful ambient tunes and chilled out grooves.
Previous line ups have included some outstanding jazz, Latin & funk players and guest vocalists who have come together for an emotional journey through many live performances. Full credits are included on the ROUND & AROUND abum. Highlights of these collaborations are featured on studio recordings, band EPs and videos. The story continues with more music and remixes to follow soon ...
The band have appeared in various forms at many venues including Concorde 2, Green Gathering, Small World Festival, The Roundhouse, Glastonbury, Firle Night Garden, Ronnie Scott's, Latest Music Bar, The Verdict, Meadowlands, Vegfest, Zu Studios, Verda, Brunswick Festival, Oxjam, Patchfest and The Mesmerist,
plus fundraisers for Oxfam, No To PSPO and Rise.
Cowley Club, Soulace, Molly Malone's, The White Rabbit, Craft Beer Co, The Pull & Pump, Maggie Mae's, The George Payne, Artista Street Party, ULU, Gladstonebury, Bristol Bar, Brighton Arts Club, Round Georges, The Hope & Ruin, The Hydrant, The Prince Albert, Red Lion, The Richmond, Magpie Eco Festival, The Good Ship, The World's End, Kemptown Carnival, The Pav Tav, The Greys, The Brunswick, Cube, The Blind Tiger, Hobgoblin, Rox Festival, The Honey Club, The Crown & Anchor, Infinity Café, The Blue Man, Red Roaster Café, The West Hill, Pressure Point, The Providence, Sanctuary Café, The Hub, Bees Mouth and The Thomas Kemp...
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