Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
MR WILSON'S SECOND LINERS
New Orleans meets 90s club classics…a rave funeral without the body.
In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main purpose of a funeral parade and main section lead the way, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the musicians and twirling parasols or waving handkerchiefs.
Welcome to Second Lining.
A rabble of mischievous northerners, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners form a traditional New Orleans Second Line. However, this is no sombre occasion: Mr Wilson’s expend their collective musical talent paying homage to the diehard days of the Hacienda, 90s club culture and its greatest hero, Mr Tony Wilson.
These revolutionary genre bashers knock the First Line sideways, opting for upbeat dance tracks over traditional slow hymns. Proudly stepping out in uniformed style, they channel the spirit of the 24 hour party people and get audiences dancing wherever they play.
The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy.
BOOK THE BAND
Don’t forget to read the FAQ’s below
FAQ’s
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Yes we do! Weddings, celebrations, funerals; You name it, we’ve played them all.
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The music is arranged for a minimum of 6 players therefore the band’s minimum number of players is 6.
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The band does not need a PA system. This allows them to play on the move, outdoors and even party on the dance floor with you and your guests.
We can also make technical recommendations for larger events.
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Please fill in the contact form above or email info@mrwilsons.org.uk .
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Players
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Sonya Moorhead
Company Director and Artistic Director
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Will Lenton
Company Director, Band Leader & Bass Saxophonist
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Keri Sparkes
Company Manager and Company Director
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Howard Jacobs
Drummer & Percussionist
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Paddy Higginson
Alto & Soprano Saxophonist
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Sally Edward
Trombone
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Henry Botham
Trombone
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Atholl Ransome
Saxophonist
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Chris Davies
Soprano Saxophonist
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Paul Leeming
Trumpet & Singer
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Phil Davies
Banjo
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Laura Boston-Barber
Violin
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James Ruane
Banjo
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David Insua-Cao
Drummer & Percussionist
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Jack Tinker
Trumpet
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Anna Chandler-King
Bass Saxophonist
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Melanie Williams
Guest Vocalist
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Dr. Weevil
Scratch DJ
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Holly Prest
Percussionist & Drummer
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Teal Bain-Roben
Percussionist & Drummer