(Thursday 24 Jan / 8pm / £6 or £12 with CD)

Dakhla is a horn and drum based quartet playing original tunes that blend evocative harmonies, intricate rhythms and absorbing soundscapes.

Having been together for two years Dakhla have received glowing reviews from local press (Venue Magazine), and regular air play on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 6 and throughout Bristol and Somerset stations.

The band have performed extensively in the UK and were recently chosen to play the Manchester Jazz Festival as a part of BBC Introducing’s ‘Best of new Jazz’ by Giles Peterson and Jez Nelson. That same gig was broadcast on various radio shows across the country (including 'the late junction').

Ahead of a UK wide tour in April, Dakhla are tonight launching their second album, 'The eye of Icarus', which has been recorded with Jim Barr (Portishead, Get the Blessing) at J+J Studios. The eagerly awaited album further develops their unique style, and their widely varied influences are tightly blended into new and original sounds.

“Uniquely fabulous and fabulously unique.” (Tony Benjamin, Venue Magazine)
“Really punchy, very powerful energic sound.” (Kevin LeGendre)

http://www.dakhlabrass.com