Get Ape gig this Sunday

WHITSTABLE'S Deco 5, saw the return of Get Ape recently, a five-piece funk soul band that got everyone dancing.

The band, originally formed as a duo in 2007 with vocalist, Andy Benn, and guitarist, Paul Morhen. They expanded into a five-piece band with the current line-up in 2008 and have become very popular across Kent with their array of covers such as Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.

The atmosphere was electric with vocalist, Andy, belting out some old and new favorites with added funk. Get Ape performed as a five piece with the additional three members; Colin Lovatt on full percussion section, Paul Cuffley on drums and Paul’s brother Kevin Morhen on bass and gave into three encores at the end of the evening that ‘brought the house down.’

The band perform at small venues as well as larger ones such as the Margate Big Event and can be hired for weddings and private celebrations.

They also split the band for different gigs into a duet, three or four piece band. “The band is available in different formats to accommodate client budgets and venue space. If a client has a limited budget and requires the band to travel some distance we have to make it financially viable for everyone. Some venues don't have the space for the percussion set-up or could be concerned about noise levels caused by bass and drums,” explains Colin.

The band will be playing at ‘Hole in the Roof’ in Deal on Sunday, 21 March.