Bad Girls Groove
Album by Studio 301
About the band
"This is by far the funkiest band I have ever been in."
Let's do it!"
4 funky female singers front a 5 piece band putting an original twist on funk, R&B and blues songs. They cover artists like Aretha Franklin and Chic right up to modern soul stars like Jill Scott, Joss Stone and Snarky Puppy. They also write, record and perform their own original music which fits seamlessly into their setlist. The strength lies in their musicality with plenty of smooth harmonies, percussion breakdowns and impressive solos.
A favourite with music-lovers, they can be found at venues like The Blues Kitchen (London), entertaining large crowds at events like Winter Wonderland (Hyde Park) and performing at festivals including the internationally renowned Cork Guinness Jazz Festival (Ireland) and the St.Louis Festival, Sete (France).
get ready for the summer 2018
Susana is a singer-songwriter from Barcelona, who moved to London in 2014 to continue her musical career in a city that had captivated her since the first time she visited it. She’s familiar with many different styles, but in the Bads she loves to focus on rock, blues and funk.
Emily is an actress, singer and dancer. She has worked on a number of theatre and TV productions, once playing Shelly and understudying the lead role Tracy Turnblad in the Original Hairspray UK Tour. As well as having a great voice, Emily deploys all her theatrical skills in getting down with the audience – be aware !
Leigh started singing in the world of competitive school choirs, while she loved competing she knew that choral music wasn’t truly her style. She sang with a group called Theatre Train at weekends that gave her the opportunity to perform in fantastic venues such as the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the Royal Albert Hall.
Sophie is a singer-songwriter from a small village in Hertfordshire. Having studied music at the University of Nottingham, her soul-influenced tracks are a far cry from these classical roots and have been supported across the country by BBC Introducing.
Trimmer’s formal music education is a BA in Jazz Studies and an MA in Electro – Acoustic Composition. Trimmer’s first band Burlesque were signed to Arista Records in 1976, and produced two albums ‘Acupuncture’ and ‘Burlesque’.
I have played my guitar in England, Greece, Spain, Australia, Portugal and Ireland and I’m happy to play with the Bad Girls anywhere. This is by far the funkiest band I have ever been in. Let’s do it!
Born & bred in North London, Jono took up drumming at the age of 10 and these days works as a freelance musician and teacher. He studied professional musicianship at the British Institue of Modern Music in Brighton, and has toured the UK and Europe gig and festival scene.
Emily Francis graduated from London College of Music in 2011 and has since worked with a wealth of different musicians and artists and appeared at prestigious festivals and venues alike. Some of which include Shepherds Bush Empire, Oxford Jazz Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival and many more.
Trevor is an electric bass player based in South West London. Heavily influenced by soul, rock, funk, and jazz from the 60s and 70s, he applies a strong sense of groove, support and melody to his playing and brings open ears and an open mind to all musical situations.
Thu 24 Jan'19
Sindercombe Social - Shepherds Bush Yes we are Back and Badder than ever !!!The Bads bring their Baditude to the Bush…Boogie, boogie, boogie……
venue 2 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 8QD
time 9pm
Sat 26 Jan'19
Cancelled;venue double booked. See you on Feb 23 ! The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Sat 02 Feb'19
The Red Lion - Isleworth - GIG CANCELLED by venue - triple booked????? GIG CANCELLED by venue - triple booked?????
venue 92-94 LInkfield Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6QJ
time 8:30pm
Sat 23 Feb'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Thu 28 Feb'19
PizzaExpress Live – Holborn, London The Bads plan a Big Bad Groovy Bluesy Night - Come on down to one of the very best live venues in London.
venue 99 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LF
time 8:30pm
Sat 30 Mar'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Fri 19 Apr'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sat 20 Apr'19
Whelan's - Uxbridge A stunning pub located in the centre of Uxbridge High Street, formerly know as the Crown & Sceptre.
venue 135 High Street, Uxbridge, London, UB8 1JX
time 9pm
Sat 04 May'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Fri 17 May'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sun 26 May'19
Cockfosters Music Festival The Cockfosters Music Festival is a non-camping, family event staged over the weekend.
venue Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bramley Sports Ground, Green Road, London, N14 4AB
time 1pm
Mon 27 May'19
Cockfosters Music Festival The Cockfosters Music Festival is a non-camping, family event staged over the weekend.
venue Saracens Rugby Football Club, Bramley Sports Ground, Green Road, London, N14 4AB
time 1pm
Fri 07 Jun'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sun 09 Jun'19
PizzaExpress Live – Holborn, London By popular request the Bads get down to some Sunday Night Grooviness !!! Come on down to one of the very best live venues in London.
venue 99 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LF
time 8:00pm
Sat 15 Jun'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Fri 19 Jul'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sat 20 Jul'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Fri 09 Aug'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sat 07 Sep'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Fri 13 Sep'19
Lee Valley White Water Centre The Bad Girls will be playing here as part of their Frantic Friday Night Live from 8.00pm – 10.30pm. Boogie and Badness is guaranteed.
venue Station Road, Waltham Cross, EN9 1AB
time 8PM
Sat 21 Sep'19
Private Function Rob and Jenny tie the knot - in Sitges
venue Secret
time 9.00pm
Sat 19 Oct'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Sat 02 Nov'19
Whelan's - Uxbridge A stunning pub located in the centre of Uxbridge High Street, formerly know as the Crown & Sceptre.
venue 135 High Street, Uxbridge, London, UB8 1JX
time 9pm
Sat 09 Nov'19
Private Function Islington - knot tying and blues blowing.....
venue Secret
time 9.00pm
Sat 16 Nov'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie !
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
Sat 07 Dec'19
The Black Horse - High Barnet Yes, the Bads are Back to the Black (Horse) in 2019. We love it here ! It's fun, funky and the crowd loves a Boogie ! And hey - is Xmas ! Not that we shall be playing Slade...oh No !!
venue Union Street, High Barnet, EN5 4HY
time 9.30pm
What's new?
22 nov
We love our fans! And thankfully, they quite like us too. Check out some of the amazing things they have had to say about us...
Read more05 oct
We are thrilled to present our video of fun and games in the sun at the 2018 Fete de la St Louis in Sete S. France.
We hope you all enjoy watching and listening as much as we did making it !
01 feb
Hot hot news! The Bads first EP has now been released on Breaking Records. All tracks except “Star People” recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Paul Stanborough @Studio301London. The EP contains 3 originals – ‘Waste of Days’, ‘Pass the Remote’ and ‘Life of Lily’ composed by Roger + 3 covers – ‘Crossroads’, ‘No Diggity’ and ‘Star People’. The EP can be downloaded on Spotify here and iTunes here but if you want a beautiful retro CD come and ask us at a gig – £5 – and here’s a link to one of the new videos here. Enjoy !!!
Read more03 jan
Another fearsomely funky year in the Bad Life. Why? Read on. We started 2017 with some truly cracking January gigs at the Chelsea Arts Club, Sindercombe Social and – to be forever remembered for all sorts of reasons.
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