Founded: 1985
Location: United Kingdom
The Brand New Heavies is an acid jazz and funk group formed in 1985 in Ealing in west London. Centered around songwriters/multi-instrumentalists Simon Bartholomew and Andrew Levy, the core members of the group since its founding, Brand New Heavies are best known for a string of successful singles in the early 1990s featuring N'Dea Davenport as lead vocalist. They are currently on tour with a best of set, incorporating a string section and 70’s influenced sequinned trousers.
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Joined by '90s acid jazz legends Directions In Groove in NSW.
Wine and The Brand New Heavies, what could be better?
"Yeah, that’s the plan... To make two records; another Heavy Rhyme Experience and another Brand New Heavies album with N’Dea. It’s always hard, because you never know how long an album’s going to take, but I’m looking forward to it."
“I think it’s like an open relationship, basically... and it’s better for that… We respect that N’Dea is gonna wanna go and do things on her own, as each of us are, because that’s an important part of your journey…"
The legendary soul funk ensemble play east coast dates in September.