LEEK ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS - RED SNAPPER + JOHNTAY

Name: LEEK ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS - RED SNAPPER + JOHNTAY
Start: 2025-03-21T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Foxlowe Arts Centre

Schedule

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Foxlowe Arts Centre | Leek, EN

As an introduction to the new look Leek Arts Festival 2025 we are offering three tasty treats in the month of March to whet your appetite for the main feast of events in May. Kicking off on Friday 21st March with Red Snapper
Red Snapper are proud to announce 13 UK live dates in March 2025, celebrating new releases on Lo Recordings and also 30 years of ‘Reeled and Skinned’, their first album on the legendary Warp Records.
In November 2024 Red Snapper release the ‘Tight Chest’ EP featuring LA producer David Harrow via Lo Recordings.
A follow up EP featuring the current live line up will be released in 2025 which, combined with the tracks from 'Tight Chest', will form the full vinyl album ‘Barb and Feather’. Warp records will also be concurrently releasing a unique limited vinyl version of ‘Reeled and Skinned’, the band's acclaimed first outing for the label from back in 1995.
Formed in 1994, drummer - Rich Thair, double bassist - Ali Friend and guitarist - David Ayers, released three EPs on Rich Thair and Dean Thatcher’s label Flaw Recordings, with the first EP ‘Snapper’ featuring Beth Orton on vocals.
During the initial years the band released the sonically pioneering albums 'Reeled and Skinned', 'Prince Blimey', 'Making Bones' and 'Our Aim Is To Satisfy' (Warp records), touring globally and supporting the likes of Massive Attack, Bjork, The Prodigy, De La Soul and The Fugees. They also acquired a reputation for innovative and expansive remixing – reworking tunes by Trouble Funk, David Holmes, Sabres of Paradise, Garbage, Lamb, S-Express, and Edwyn Collins amongst others.
Notorious for casting convention aside, and remaining one of the UK’s most forward thinking and rule-breaking live bands, Red Snapper embrace a unique blend of live, euphoric Afro-Jazz, Future Funk, Dub, dark Hip-Hop, all peppered with trademark fragile soundscapes.
Live line up:
Ali Friend – Bass, Vocals, Gato Drum. Rich Thair – Drums. Tara Cunningham – Guitar and vocals. Tom Challenger – Saxophone, Clarinet and Keyboards.
Support for this show comes from local rap artist JOHNTAY. Johntay, a rising star in the world of rap and songwriting, carries a unique blend of Jamaican vibrancy and English grit within her music. Born in the heart of Jamaica and raised in the vibrant streets of England, she's become a musical force that transcends borders.
Her journey into the world of music began in 2017 when she discovered her passion for storytelling through rap. Drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background, Johntay's lyrics paint vivid pictures of life's challenges and triumphs.
Johntay's music isn't just about beats and rhymes; it's a testament to the power of perseverance. Her lyrics reflect the struggles she's faced and overcome, and the dreams she continues to chase. With each verse, she invites her listeners to join her on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
In a male-dominated industry, Johntay stands out as a formidable female presence. Her lyrical prowess, magnetic stage presence, and unapologetic style have earned her a dedicated fan base. She's not just a rapper; she's a symbol of strength and resilience.

Tickets are £20 + booking fee - £22.50 OTD