High Cross Society are a lighthouse of originality in an ocean of also-rans, a coming together of some of the UK's finest live musicians which has resulted in a truly unique sound and a breathtaking album.
The project was born when Lazy Habits and Joshua Whitehouse (More Like Trees) joined forces after meeting and writing together at Local Posse sessions - an improvisational night set up by Joe Driscoll. Their initial two songs would quickly became eight and at this point they drafted in multi-instrumentalist mastermind Fjokra to play piano and head up the production elements and preparation for what would now be a full band. A band that includes Local Posse drummer and member of the Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate band - James Breen, Lazy Habits percussionist Steve Abunab and classical double bassist Lachlan Radford (More Like Trees). In the studio they were joined by the'Habits Horns' (Luke Fabia on trumpet, Ben Thorpe trombone), Fjokra's electric bassist S.E.B, 2X UK beatbox champion Reeps One, and the unbelievably dulcet vocals of Josh Bevan. Top all this off with production taken care of by the award-winning John Hendicott and you have something very special.
//Cut Capers//
Cut Capers is an eight-piece band that formed in Bristol in late 2011, with a style based in hip-hop, swing, ska and roots reggae. We have burst onto the UK circuit, playing gigs and festivals up and down the country with our high energy shows. Combining tight grooves and a big sound featuring a dynamic 3-piece brass section, we bring the party to crowds all over, looking to jump up and down in a frenzy to a fresh new sound, which channels elements of all the great ska, swing and hip-hop.