The Fatback Band

The legendary FATBACK BAND story continues…

THE FATBACK BAND "GOLDEN JUBILEE TOUR 2026"

…celebrating 50 years of touring the UK & Europe – an extraordinary legacy that continues to resonate worldwide.

The Fatback Band, the ambassadors of funk return to the UK to play a special one-off show at 229, London on Friday 13th March 2026.

Featuring the original founding members, Bill ‘Fatback’ Curtis and Gerry Thomas. Bill Curtis was inducted in the ‘North Carolina Music Hall of Fame’ in 2023.

Hits include: “I FOUND LOVIN’”. “SPANISH HUSTLE”, “IS THIS THE FUTURE”, “BACKSTROKIN’”, “WICKY WACKY”, “YUM YUM (GIMME SOME)”, “KEEP ON STEPPIN’”, “I LIKE GIRLS”, “(ARE YOU READY) DO THE BUS STOP”, “KING TIM III (PERSONALITY JOCK)” and many more.

“…for an object lesson in funk music made the old-fashioned way, look no further”.

“…an epic night of funk from the pioneering group the Fatback Band.”

“…a sell-out crowd enjoyed the soul/funk/disco legends, the Fatback Band. They've been stellar since the 1970s…”

“…bass lines that never let go, party-time chants came with harsh-reality raps, ad-libbed harmonies soared and sailed, the jazz was spontaneous, hard-nosed and unfettered.”

VIP (Meet & Greet) Package includes:

1\. Early entry into venue for Meet & Greet with the Fatback Band members.

2\. Exclusive VIP room & bar (with seating).

3\. Fatback Band T-shirt (custom to your size).

4\. Lanyard VIP show pass.

6\. Fatback Band drawstring bag.

Presented by Street Sounds.

This is an 18+ event