The Amy Winehouse Band - Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

The Amy Winehouse Band play The Platform on Sunday 22 November, part of their Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour. It's a tribute act, but it's one with a direct link to the original: the band is led by Dale Davis, Amy's long-term musical director and bass player, who's been with her since the start of her career. He's a close friend from those early days, and he's the one who's put this together.

On vocals is Bronte Shandé, a young singer who takes the lead on the set. The band describes the show as the only completely authentic reimagining of the Amy Winehouse sound, and that's because it's staged by Amy's original band, with Davis still at the helm. It's not just about the music, either — the performance is rounded out with onscreen visuals, and it's been touring audiences around the world. The date falls within the Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour, marking two decades since the album that defined her career.

If you're familiar with the record, you'll know the sound it's built around — the 60s soul and Motown influence that sat at the heart of Back to Black. That's what this is aiming for: the same arrangements and the same feel, with the original band members bringing the songs back to the stage. It's a night for anyone who knows the music and wants to hear it played by the people who were there when it was first made.

The gig is at the University of Lincoln Student Union (The Platform & The Engine Shed) at Brayford Pool, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets start from £32.45, which includes the booking fee.