WammaJamma

WammaJamma are a powerful four-piece band formed in 1990.

After their tremendous success in the blues scene during the 1990's the band split, but have now been re-formed by the two original core members - Nick Parkes and Mike Hellier.

Immediately identifiable, their original sound is derived from using sax, harp, Yamaha WX7 and guitar as frontline instruments, creating an incredible fullness of sound and a surprising range of dynamics. Gig guides have consistently struggled to pigeonhole their music; a blend of blues, jazz, funk and rock, so the band invented a new pigeonhole to describe it:

JAZZFUNKINRYTHMNSLEAZYUPTEMPOROCKINSOULSEARCHINHARDDRINKINALKALINEBLUES

Having consistently toured they have built up a large following appearing at festivals including the main stage at The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival at Colne, The Edinburgh Festival, The Gloucester Blues Festival, Bike rallies and The Heineken Big Top. They also have played universities, clubs and theatres on the British, Irish and European circuits and recorded

Now after taking some time out, Nick is back on the road with a new line-up and their current album Kominatcha

'Contemporary Blues at its best' Blueprint magazine

'Yes Yes Yes! I like it!' Paul Jones