The MkII play as an 8-piece of live 60s soul from Stax, Atlantic, Motown and Northern Soul, with DJs before and after, at a Halloween-themed The Butler.
The MkII are playing The Butler on Saturday 31 October, taking over the pub for a Halloween night of 60s soul. They're appearing as a full eight-piece, with horns and Hammond organ included, so it's a bigger line-up than you might usually catch them with.
The set is built from the vaults of Stax, Atlantic, Motown and Northern Soul, all played live. It's classic 60s soul throughout, and there's a bit more to the night than just the live set: the band will be recording a proper old-school 7-inch live EP on the night, so what they play ends up on vinyl. DJs will be running before and after the band, keeping the music going from the moment you walk in.
The Butler is leaning into the occasion across the rest of the pub with its own Halloween theme, and they've set out a house rule for the night: 'Your side = fancy dress - our side = just dress fancy'. It's a nod to the pub's two halves, so whether you've gone all out with a costume or just tidied up for the evening, you'll fit in. The live music is the main event, but the Halloween atmosphere carries through the whole building.
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Doors open at 8:00pm and the band starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are £8.00, which includes the booking fee. The Butler is on Chatham Street in Reading, RG1 7DS.
