Mr Wilson’s Second Liners

MR WILSON'S SECOND LINERS

New Orleans meets 90s club classics…a rave funeral without the body.

In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the musicians and twirling parasols or waving handkerchiefs.

Welcome to Second Lining.

A rabble of mischievous northerners, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners form a traditional New Orleans Second Line. However, this is no sombre occasion: Mr Wilson’s expend their collective musical talent paying homage to the diehard days of the Hacienda, 90s club culture and its greatest hero, Mr Tony Wilson.

These revolutionary genre bashers knock the First Line sideways, opting for upbeat dance tracks over traditional slow hymns. Proudly stepping out in uniformed style, they channel the spirit of the 24 hour party people and get audiences dancing wherever they play.

The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy.

BOOK THE BAND

Don’t forget to read the FAQ’s below

FAQ’s

  • Yes we do! Weddings, celebrations, funerals; You name it, we’ve played them all.

  • The music is arranged for a minimum of 6 players therefore the band’s minimum number of players is 6.

  • The band does not need a PA system. This allows them to play on the move, outdoors and even party on the dance floor with you and your guests.

    We can also make technical recommendations for larger events.

  • Please fill in the contact form above or email info@mrwilsons.org.uk .

    We look forward to hearing from you.

The Players

  • Sonya Moorhead

    Company Director and Artistic Director

  • Will Lenton

    Company Director, Band Leader & Bass Saxophonist

  • Keri Sparkes

    Company Manager and Company Director

  • Howard Jacobs

    Drummer & Percussionist

  • Paddy Higginson

    Alto & Soprano Saxophonist

  • Sally Edward

    Trombone

  • Henry Botham

    Trombone

  • Atholl Ransome

    Saxophonist

  • Chris Davies

    Soprano Saxophonist

  • Paul Leeming

    Trumpet & Singer

  • Phil Davies

    Banjo

  • Laura Boston-Barber

    Violin

  • James Ruane

    Banjo

  • David Insua-Cao

    Drummer & Percussionist

  • Jack Tinker

    Trumpet

  • Anna Chandler-King

    Bass Saxophonist

  • Melanie Williams

    Guest Vocalist

  • Dr. Weevil

    Scratch DJ

  • Holly Prest

    Percussionist & Drumme

  • Teal Bain-Roben

    Percussionist & Drummer