The Amy Winehouse Band will return to the stage in London later this year for two live shows. Taking place at iconic North London venue KOKO, the band will perform songs from throughout their time with Amy, spanning _ years of music.
The band is led by Amy’s longtime musical director and bassist Dale Davis, and fronted by singer Bronte Shande. The show will feature on-screen visuals and unique footage in the special performances at Amy’s home in Camden.
The group were also musical consultants on the upcoming biopic “Back to Black” starring Marisa Abela and directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Released in April, the film is about Winehouse’s whirlwind years living in London and her journey to fame.
Lesley Manville, Eddie Marsan and Jack O’Connell also star. Backed by Winehouse’s estate, it will “focus on Amy’s extraordinary genius, creativity and honesty that infused everything she did, on the journey from Camden High Street in the 1990s to her global fame and numerous accolades,” according to the official description.
The film, which is backed by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing, will feature many of Winehouse’s hit songs. Davis said: “I hope this year will be a big one for Amy fans, when the film is released.
“From the clips I’ve seen and being on set, it looks like it’s going to be amazing. If the upcoming Koko shows are anything like last December’s shows, audiences are in for a great night, celebrating Amy’s life and music.”
With an extensive list of awards and number one albums over the years, Amy Winehouse created some of the biggest hits of the 2000s, including ‘Back to Black’, ‘Rehab’, ‘Valerie’, ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ and much more.
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