Over-18s funk, jazz and soul night by Hull six-piece Pearl's Sleigh Ride, fronted by singer Lyn Acton.
Pearl's Sleigh Ride play The Welly on Friday 18 December, a stop on their Christmas tour. It's a six-piece outfit fronted by singer Lyn Acton, and they describe their sound as high-octane funk, jazz and Latin-infused soul.
They're one of Hull's original funk and soul acts, and the name has a bit of a history to it. They started out as Pearl's Cab Ride back in 1991, when two fans bonded over music while waiting in a taxi queue outside a Hull nightclub. From there they recruited musicians and spent the early 90s gigging and recording, which eventually caught the attention of the Acid Jazz label.
After a twenty-year hiatus, they reformed in 2015 for what was billed as a one-off celebration show. That comeback ended up lasting a decade and took them across Hull venues like the Adelphi Club, The Welly and The Polar Bear, as well as festivals including Boomtown Fair, Freedom Festival and the Humber Street Sesh. Along the way they've supported acts like Smoove & Turrell, Flamingods, Hot 8 Brass Band and 47Soul.
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The show runs from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and it's strictly for over-18s. You'll find The Welly at 105-107 Beverley Rd, HU3 1TS.
