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Alfonso The Magnificent
Nicky Thornton, marketing manager, said: “This promises to be an evening of magnificent music and joy; a real shot in the arm and a boost to the system… just what the doctor ordered.
“Alfonso the Magnificent, formed in Shoreham 2019, comprises Leo Gibbs (guitar/vocal), Mervyn Wallis (violin), Nathan Marshall (drums/percussion) and Dave Warner (accordion/piano).
This will be their fourth appearance at Ropetackle; most recently they performed a live web streamed gig to a world-wide audience from New Zealand, France, Germany, the USA and even as far afield as Goring! Alfonso the Magnificent is an innovative and exciting group, mixing traditional genres of jazz, gypsy jazz, Latin, classical and modern folk to create a unique sound of their own. Performing original songs, from melancholic ballads to toe-tapping upbeat dance tunes, they are a great live act and gaining new fans all the time. Despite the severe restrictions caused by lockdown, the band have