Deep-rooted and steeped in tradition, yet creative and fresh, the father and son led group plays original and traditional country music, Cajun country, Western swing and Americana.
Steve Somers started as a young singer/songwriter in the London folk clubs of the ‘60s. In 1975 he won a national TV talent show called New Faces, after which he joined British hit pop/folk group, The Settlers, and appeared on national and international TV, radio and records.
Steve played for skiffle legend Lonnie Donegan, Cockney chart-topper Joe Brown and American legend Johnny Tillotson. He sang on TV behind British legend Lulu, and toured with Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash and Billy Jo Spears, whilst still performing and broadcasting with his own band.
Ben Somers was practically ‘born in the dressing room’ and grew up listening to his dad Steve from the side of the stage. Ben made his own way in music and after completing a degree in jazz on the saxophone, he was rapidly in demand as a composer, arranger and session player on various instruments, recording and performing live around the world.
His recent employers have included Seal, Dr John, Taylor Swift, Dizzee Rascal and many others. Alongside the pop and jazz world, Ben can be seen playing bluegrass with some of the UK and USA’s top players, touring both sides of the Atlantic and across Europe.
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £12 / Free for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.