Jimi Hansome & the Skyline Band with special guest Frank Bryant of The Just Brothers
Saturday, Dec 09, 2023 - 9:00 PM
Skylark Lounge
$10
Jimi Hansome & The Skyline Band (New Jersey) with special guest Frank Bryant of The Just Brothers. Jimi's father Jimmy and his uncle Frank Bryant were Detroit studio musicians known as The Just Brothers. The Just Brothers are the "FUNK SOUL BROTHERS" whose guitar riff (Sliced Tomatoes) sampled by Fatboy Slim on his mega hit ROCKAFELLER SKANK. The Just Brothers also appear (She Broke His Heart) on the legendary compilation Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Vol. 1 (Ace/Kent) considered by some to be the greatest soul compilation of all time. Jimi Hansome & band will be playing Northern Soul classics by The Just Brothers like "Sliced Tomatoes" & "She Broke His Heart" as well as their new song "Love Quarantine"Soul DJ before and after band.
9PM $10Travelling to Rochester NY for a rare and exclusive performance by Jimi Hansome & the Skyline Band. Jimi will be performing songs from his Love Quarantine EP as well as songs from his late father Jimmy Bryant's legendary band, The Just Brothers, performing Northern Soul classics such as Sliced Tomatoes and Carlena. There will also be a rare appearance by The Just Brothers legend and original member, bassist Frank Bryant. Come out and enjoy a conversation about the Just Brothers and Frank's illustrious career as a Motown studio session player with Jr. Walker, James Jamerson, The Funk Brothers, The Temptations' Dennis Edwards, and Stevie Wonder.