FRI 14TH FEB FROM 10PM: “MR GRIFF”

Mr Griff and The Grifters are an original powerhouse collective from Cambridge. Specialising in dynamic, high energy and engaging performances, spreading messages of hope and unity in the timeless spirit of classic Funk and Soul, with edgy elements of Rock, Skank and Fusion. So far they have supported Jessie Ware, Alabama 3, Mel C, James Taylor Quartet, Smoove & Turrell, The Edwin Starr Band and Natasha Bedingfield amongst others.
The band already have two albums and an EP under their belts, and have played major festivals like The Cambridge Club Festival (Main stage), Secret Garden Party (Headlined Living Room), The Bedford River Festival (Main stage), Strawberry Fair (Headlined Pig stage), Festival in the Gardens, St Neots Carnival, St Ives Carnival and The Cambridge Jazz Festival.
They have been championed by BBC introducing, who describe them as “Moody, cool as hell, sunglasses on, jazz funk driven beauty”. After spending 20 years as a session drummer, bandleader Ian Griffith, has now established one of the freshest and most exciting new sounds to emerge from Cambridge in recent years.
Charters Winter Ale Festival is on from Thu 13th till Sun 16th February – offering 20+ Local and national real ales, craft beers, ciders, foreign beers and so much more!
We hope you can join us!