Groove Cartel Live at the Lapworth: A Studio 54 Special

📢CALLING ALL DISCO LOVERS📢
Thursday 10th September
For one night ONLY!
Groove Cartel Live at the Lapworth Museum: A Studio 54 Special
Doors 7.00pm | Music 7.30pm
Limited Early Bird tickets on sale NOW!
September just got a whole lot funkier... so gather your crew and join us for a Studio 54 extravaganza as we transform the Lapworth Museum into a glitterball paradise.
Get ready to savour a delicious soulful platter of club classics, seasoned with groove drenched iconic hits for your musical pleasure.
Let's celebrate on the dance floor and unite music lovers with Studio 54 energy and recreate the excitement of the legendary 1970s disco heaven...
Introducing the Groove Cartel dream team:

Letitia George - Vocals

Chris Bowden - Saxophone

Miles Levin - Drums

Naron Litchmore - Keys

Simon Smith - Bass

Rules:
💫 Bring your glitz and glamour.
💫 Secure your spot.
💫 Entry with a valid ticket ONLY.

Set 1: 7:30pm-8:15pm

Interval: 8:15pm-8:30pm

Set 2: 8:30pm-9:15pm

Please note: There will be complimentary soft drinks and water available.

Limited seating - seats are not guaranteed.

About the band

Letitia George - Vocals
Powerhouse vocalist Letitia George is guaranteed to raise the roof and bring the house down!
Letitia rose to the spotlight after featuring on Series 4 of BBC One’s The Voice UK, where she became a standout member of “Team Ricky” and soared through the competition all the way to the knockout rounds, earning praise for her vocal ability, confidence, and versatility.
With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Letitia has built a diverse and respected career, performing across the UK at a wide range of events and venues.
A vibrant, and exceptionally talented performer whose powerful voice and magnetic stage presence leave a lasting impression on every audience member.
Known for her professionalism, adaptability, and natural connection with music lovers, Letitia delivers vibrant performances that are both polished and full of energy, bringing passion, authenticity, and excitement to every stage she steps on.
Blessed with some of THE most powerful vocals you're likely to hear, Letitia will have you bouncing on your feet!

Chris Bowden - Saxophone
“Chris Bowden is one of the UK’s great altoists and composers” – Colin Buttimer, BBC
“Supreme” – NME
A British alto saxophonist, composer and arranger, working across a variety of genres from acoustic jazz to hip hop and drum and bass.
Chris released the album Time Capsule on Soul Jazz Records in the 1990s and Slightly Askew on Ninja Tune in the early 2000s. He has worked with Jules Buckley of the Metropole Orkest, Simon Philips, Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, was a member of The Herbaliser band and collaborated extensively with 4 Hero.
In the last few years, he has released two albums, Unlikely Being and The Hypnos Files.
He has made numerous recordings including records with Jelissa Anderson, Jessica Lauren, The Heritage Orchestra, Moses Molelekwa, K Creative and Palm Skin Productions.

Miles Levin - Drums
Simply one of the finest jazz drummers in the whole of the UK, respected and admired nationally. He has performed all over the UK and internationally with many of the UK’s leading artists including, Alan Skidmore, Art Themen, Paul Dunmall (a long time associate of his father) & Simon Spillett.
Miles studied at the Guildhall, and is the son of the late the great outstanding drummer, Tony Levin, who played regularly with Tubby Hayes.
He has performed at numerous music festivals including the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Marlborough and the London Jazz Festival. Live performances include prestigious venues such as Ronnie Scott's, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, the 606 Club in London and the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. He has also worked as a musician internationally in the United States and Europe & led his own quintet.
He has recently been involved in projects and recordings with the Steve Melling Trio, Steve Tromans 'Howl', the Surinder Sandhu Band ‘The Fictionist’ performing on BBC Radio and the John Coltrane 52nd Anniversary Memorial Concert.

Naron Litchmore - Keys
A self taught keyboard/pianist since the age of 7! Naron has a wealth of experience playing in the midlands and further afield at a variety of venues with a combo of bands and musicians including: R&B showcase (Yaz Alexander) @ The Legacy Centre (formerly the Drum) ▪︎ R&B showcase (Pato Banton) @ The Crescent Theatre ▪︎ Aston Performing Arts academy ▪︎ Keyboard player/MD (The Vintage Collection band Vintage Got Soul) • Elle-J Walters Music: Artist Page band (@The Jam House) ▪︎ The House Band ▪︎ Arden Hotel and Leisure Club (Metro Soul) ▪︎ Steppingstones charity in Manchester ▪︎ MTM alongside Samaro Perry-Huggins.

Simon Smith - Bass
One of the UK's in demand bassists. He has worked extensively as a freelance musician throughout the UK, Europe and the US, including a five year stint based in Los Angeles. Simon’s recording credits include Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Wilson Phillips, Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart. He has worked in live touring bands of artists as diverse as Idina Menzel, Linda Perry, Carl Barât and Carina Round performing at venues and events including Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva) amongst many others.