Cooking up a hot gumbo of New Orleans R&B, Tim Penn and The Second Line will take you on a magical journey through the music of the American Deep South.
No simple “covers” band, The Second Line breathes new life into the music and mix it up further by incorporating a pinch of Ray Charles, a growl of Tom Waits and Tim’s own songs. This recipe has led to a string of sold-out shows in London at top club venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Bar, Pizza Express and The Green Note.
Local Teddington musician Tim Penn is one of the most in-demand pianists on the London roots, songwriter & blues scenes. As well as leading his own band, he also plays piano with The Cadillac Kings (“The U.K.’s finest purveyors of blues & swing” Blues in Britain Magazine), who played a sold-out show at The Landmark in July 2023. The line-up consists of Nigel Appleton on drums (The Guvnor’s, Regenesis), Francis Booth on bass, Ayo Odia from Nigeria (Fela Kuti, Osibisa) adding a touch of afro-beat sax into the mix, and Chris Proctor, a local jam scene legend, on guitar.
In Tim’s own words: “This is the blues, but with a great big smile on its face”.
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