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You can watch the sun set over St Ouen’s Bay this summer to the sounds of funk, soul, pop, and Rhythm & Blues.
Local bands ‘The Word on the Street’ and ‘Little Black Dress’ will be entertaining the crowds at the National Trust's Sunset Concerts at Grantez on Friday 24 June while the critically acclaimed funk and soul band 'Brother Strut’ will be over to strut their stuff in the open air on Saturday 25 June.
‘The Word on the Street’ is a 10-piece ensemble with their roots in New Orleans bass tradition who deliver funk, pop and Rhythm & Blues and is influenced by the likes of Trombone Shorty, The Young Blood Brass Band and the Soul Rebels.
‘Little Black Dress’ is a multi-talented and enthusiastic eight-piece band whose playlist spans from pop and soul to blues and funk, from Adele and Van Morrison to Daft Punk, Frank Sinatra and the Temptations.
'Brother Strut’ are a critically acclaimed funk and soul band whose members between them have sold more than half a billion records. Assembled in 2012 by producer and sax player Stevie Jones, the group’s members have shared the stage with some of music’s most cherished icons including Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Madonna, Sting, George Michael, Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner.
Their debut album was rated 10/10 by Blues and Soul magazine and entered the UK iTunes chart at number two.
Ashburton Investments’ Managing Director Peter Bourne said: “We’re proud to be supporting the National Trust for Jersey and the Sunset Concerts again this year. These events are a great way for all the family to soak in the stunning scenery around the Grantez headland and enjoy some great musical talent. They also provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work that the Trust does to help preserve our island.”
The concerts are free but there is a £5 charge per car for on-site parking which goes towards the National Trust for Jersey’s Coastline Campaign.
The National Trust for Jersey’s Chief Executive Officer Charles Alluto said: “In this the tenth year of our coastline campaign, we have pledged to save a further 1000 vergees of unspoilt coastline over the next twenty years. With the much valued support of companies such as Ashburton Investments we are sure we can achieve that aim, so that people can continue to enjoy the coastal beauty which surrounds us”.
Gates open from 5.30 pm so you can take along a picnic and enjoy eating al fresco before the gigs start at 7.15 pm.
You can find out more about the family-friendly concerts here and by searching ‘Sunset Concerts’ on Facebook.
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