Feeling Blue

3:30pm Wednesday 27th August 2008

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Blues Brothers Banned pretty much have their niche covered - after all, how many other eleven-piece tribute acts do you know?

Punctuated with rhythm and blues, swing, ska, plus soul shenanigans galore, the high-energy group present hits from cult Blues Brothers and Commitments films throughout a two-hour performance.

The Banned are sure to be in high spirits too coming off a three-week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the third year in a row they have played to packed out houses.

This year they were at the Pleasance Dome and received very favourable reviews, with one saying, “Seven musicians and singers, two backing singers and soloists, a Jake and an Elwood, all make for the best comedy music show I have seen this Fringe.”

Starting with the favourites you might witness a chart hit in disguise, a reggae riff or even a rap, but at the heart of it will be the classics - Sweet Home Chicago, Going Back to Miami and Midnight Hour.

Songs as diverse as Scotland The Brave, Shout, Hound Dog and a variation of the Scrubs theme tune could also make a special appearance having featured in the Edinburgh show this year.

• Blues Brothers Band, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, September 5, 7.45pm, £14.50 / £12.50. Call 020 8688 9291 or visit fairfield.co.uk.