Shakatak

Name: Shakatak
Start: 2026-01-31T19:30:00+00:00
Location: The Institute Braintree

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Institute Braintree | Braintree, EN

"This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing...Shakatak aren't just a band, they were the soundtrack to our lives" RONNIE SCOTT'S House Magazine (UK)
Throughout their long career Shakatak have released over 50 CDs plus several DVDs and most of the band's extensive back catalogue is available world-wide on iTunes and the usual outlets.
For live performances the band consists of original members Bill Sharpe (keys), Jill Saward (lead voc, perc & flt), Roger Odell (drs), George Anderson (bs gtr) and Keith Winter (gtr) augmented with Jacqui Hicks (bvs & sax) or Debby Bracknell (bvs & flt) producing a musically dynamic and entertaining show from the 6 piece line-up.
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an “underground” element. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily for their musicality, enjoying both high “cult” status and instant recognition as a household name due to their numerous hit recordings.
2025 continues to see the band tour worldwide and already shows booked in for Japan,South Africa,Indonesia,Germany Holland ,France and of course an extensive tour schedule for the UK as well.So life is good for the Shaks!!