Saturday Night Jazz/Soul/Indie @ Pizza Express Pheasantry (Kings Road)
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Pizza Express Liveare hands down the London Live Meetup Group's favourite venue. Its lovely stage, lighting and great sound, complete with the classic Pizza Express menu make this a winner.
THE FEEDBACK ON OUR LAST FEW PIZZA EXPRESS PHEASANTRY GIGS HAS BEEN OFF THE CHART!! !! AMAZING FEEDBACK AND LOVE FOR ALL OUR CURATED NIGHTS, ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAYS, SO BOOK ASAP FOR PIZZA EXPRESS KINGS ROAD!
We are thrilled to host a vibrant, uplifting and very current night as we host a brilliant mix of jazzy/soul/pop influenced artists and bands. OUT HEADLINER - AURORA RAYS AND BAND - IS TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. With a voice that earned her a standing ovation from her fellow musicians at soundcheck, you can be sure you are in for something magical. Joined by the uber classy blues-pop BRYONY PURDUE and band and US Soul/Pop artist NICK RICH.
- We meet at 6.30pm (order food and drinks and catch up)
- Its a group table or adjacent tables so that we can all enjoy the great vibe together.
- Live Music at 8pm sharp (food and drinks still discreetly served) with a lovely listening audience vibe and really class artists always.
AURORA RAYS
With a voice that stops you in her songs that speak straight to the soul, Aurora fuses soulful storytelling, jazzy grooves, pop hooks, and a rock–folk edge into a sound that’s fresh, fearless, and undeniably her own.
Backed by a powerhouse band, Aurora Rays brings her heartfelt songwriting to life with vibrant energy, emotion, and charisma. Expect a set full of passion, connection, and moments that will have you singing along and feeling every word. Be ready to listen to songs from her upcoming album too!
In 2022, she was granted the prestigious Global Talent Visa (UK) and was nominated for the “Top 50 Artists Worldwide” and “Best Pop Act” at the Show4Me Music Awards 2022. In 2024, she won an International Music Award. Recent performance highlights include, Symphony Hall,The BritFest with Tunde (The Lighthouse Family), the Sounds of Europe Festival, LoveBird Festival, Chaplins Underground, the Opera House in Doha (Qatar) with Dana Al Fardan, Pizza Express, Italy’s Got Talent, Scenes (USA), Sidmouth Fringe Sessions, the Gaiajazz Festival, and the Dolomiti Blues & Soul Festival, among others. In 2024, Aurora embarked on her second European tour, performing her music across multiple countries. Her second album is ALMOST READY!
Wtch Aurora Rays and band live
Watch Aurora Rays Video: "Time"
BRYONY PURDUE
With international tours spanning over ten years including original headline shows from Edinburgh to Somerset Bryony Purdue has developed a sound that melds elements of 70s pop, blues, rock and trip-hop. The upcoming debut album 'Dripfeed' beautifully demonstrates this blend & love of the minimal space between genres. In 2025 alone Bryony has sung on Ed Sheeran's two tracks 'Azizam' and 'Sapphire' and opened Glastonbury Festival on the Pyramid Stage alongside Citizens of the World choir and after nearly 3 years since recording it, "Dripfeed" is nearly here.
Watch Bryony Purdue here
NICK RICH
“Rich’s vocals are reminiscent of soulful female powerhouses like Amy Winehouse, Adele, and ZZ Ward,” says Rocka Magazine. Remaining in a world of organic production, the singer has combined elements of country, soul, blues, jazz and pop to create a bittersweet sound that leaves “high-brow” impressions of pain and love, while remaining entirely self-penned. Growing up playing violin, he quickly dove deep into the world of classical music, later finding his love for soul music through local radio stations. After years of imitating the singing styles of iconic soul-pop singers and teaching himself the guitar, Nick started writing his own records.
In April of 2022, Nick Rich released “Devil On My Shoulder”. Since then, he has garnered a strong following surrounding his candid lyrics and dark, soulful voice. In January of 2023, Nick teased his second single, “Don't Miss Me”. The ballad is a sharp contrast to his first single, allowing for a stripped back piano to hold the weight of the track. Most notably, he released “Hot Mess” on March 10th 2023, bringing elements of hip-hop, disco and Motown into his already established soulful sound. In 2024, He joined Jain for her “The Fool” tour in Paris for two sold out shows on May 5th and 6th at the historic El Trianon theatre. This year Nick released the first and second singles (Mad and Call It Off) off of his debut album, “Mad”. and returns to Europe for a string of shows, including PizzaExpress Live.
Watch Nick Rich - "Hot Mess"
***TICKET INFO TO BOOK***
**Tickets £15 via the Pizza Express Link attached - just 20 tickets available for now, and going to be busy!!! Book early to make sure you dont miss out.
Could you please quote "LONDON LIVE MEETUP" in the special requests/comments box when booking - so that we can seat everyone together.
Cant wait to see you there - some truly GREAT Saturday Night Live!!
Lorraine xx