Saturday Soul: Noel McCalla Quartet. "One of Britain's best soul singers." - Blues & Soul
Schedule
Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom | Colchester, EN
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Backed by a top-drawer band with impressive CVs to match, prepare to embark on a soulful journey with outstanding vocalist Noel McCalla, who will perform his own authentic and diverse original compositions as well as songs by soul superstars such as Al Green, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield, plus performers like Sting.Described by Blues & Soul magazine as "one of Britain's best soul singers", Noel is a world-class vocalist and frontman; his captivating control over the band and his audience interaction and involvement make for an exhilarating musical experience.
Performing a combination of amazing 'groove'-based originals and some timeless soul standards in his own fiery, high-energy style, if you love imaginative composition mixed with an exciting vocal performance by an enormously gifted songwriter, be there!
NOEL McCALLA
Noel’s career started in the 70s with the band Moon, who recorded two albums for Epic Records. When Moon disbanded in 1976, Noel released a solo album, Night Time Emotion, produced by Trevor Rabin. He also worked and toured America with Sniff 'n' the Tears, where his voice was integral on the hit single Driver's Seat.
In the early 80s, Noel formed Contact (subsequently renamed McCalla) and released the critically acclaimed Push and Pull, followed by the equally well-received Hot from the Smoke.
As well as previous collaborations with master bassist Alfonso Johnson, singer/songwriter Paul Weller, and Dave Lewis 1 Up, Noel really began garnering more public attention and acclaim in the mid-80s with the seminal jazz-funk band Morrissey Mullen, providing vocals on their 1985 release, This Must Be The Place.
He did likewise on the legendary Icelandic jazz-rock band Mezzoforte’s No Limits, while also providing vocals on Mike Rutherford’s highly acclaimed album, Smallcreep’s Day.
From the early 90s, Noel’s searing, soulful vocals were featured with the iconic Manfred Mann’s Earth Band for more than 19 years and, more recently, with the Derek Nash Funk Experience, and City Funk Orchestra.
Currently, Noel is arguably best known as co-leader with Jools Holland's lead saxophonist Derek Nash of the enormously popular The Wonder of Stevie show.
Noel McCalla (Vocals, Tim Cansfield (Guitar), Henry Thomas (Bass Guitar), Nic France (Drums)
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Where is it happening?
Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom, 103 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AF, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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