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Dirty disco that will funk up your soul!
“Turn It Up… that’s what I’m talking about #longlivethefunk” Nile Rodgers
“Loving the nod to the 80’s from this outfit…BANGIN’!” Craig Charles, BBC6 Music
“Sometimes it’s just too funky” Norman Jay MBE, BBC6 Music
Bringing a unique blend of guitar driven disco-funk propelled by thumping beats, grooving bass lines, infectious melodies, and a captivating and commanding lead vocalist in frontman Sinclair Belle, Happy Daggers are a band on a mission to make you move.
This show celebrates Happy Daggers' first of three single releases in 2024 'Keep On (Keep On Keep On Keep On Keeping On). Shantelle King will open the night with her sweet, soul-enticing music.
On stage Happy Daggers are a party-igniting force. Appearances at major festivals and events featuring alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Sister Sledge, Grandmaster Flash, Laura Mvula, Tom Misch and Ibibio Sound Machine, as well as numerous venues nationwide, have earnt them critical acclaim for their innovative sound and indelible, high octane live performances.
With support from BBC6 Music DJ’s, airplay on national & international radio and television, and editorial playlisting on major streaming services, Happy Daggers’ diverse, genre bending sound creates the perfect soundtrack to great nights and groovy times.
Hailing from West Yorkshire, the band are made up of five best friends, brought together by a mutual love of all things funky and the shared aim of just having the most fun possible, making music and bringing it to the masses. Pre-pandemic the band released their debut album, ‘Ultraviolet Animals’, with total streams now in the millions. Their latest single, ‘Turn It Up’ received a positive review from Nile Rodgers himself.
Shantelle King is an R&B Singer-Songwriter with distinctively jazzy and rhythmic undertones, from West Yorkshire, UK. Her ethereal vocals and harmonies combined with the jazzy undertones create an enticing and unique sound, which has captivated and silenced live audiences across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Poland.
Shantelle King is a passionate and committed R&B solo artist, with the talent and drive to freely express herself throughout her soul-enticing music. Growing up with a Gospel background and in a musical family, Shantelle has dedicated years to showcase her work (original music and creative covers) in environments full of inspiration and stimulation within Northern English Counties.