Le Freak: The Music of Chic & Nile Rodgers
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, London.
This event is for 18 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 18s.
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"This is a world-class celebration of Nile Rodgers!" - Neil O'Brien, Neil O'Brien Entertainment
The bassline lands, the guitar locks in and suddenly the room belongs to the groove. Le Freak is built around the songs that made Nile Rodgers and Chic such a force on dancefloors and radio alike, sharp, sleek and impossible to sit still through.
At the front are Hazel Fernandes and Valerie Etienne, both with deep roots in live and studio work around the UK soul, funk and acid jazz scene. Fernandes' credits include touring and recording work with artists such as Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Jamiroquai and Massive Attack, while Etienne is known for her work with Galliano, 2 Banks of 4 and backing vocals for Jamiroquai and Kylie Minogue.
That pedigree matters with music like this. Chic's catalogue lives on precision: clipped guitar, elastic rhythm and choruses that arrive already in motion. Expect favourites including "Le Freak", "Good Times", "Everybody Dance", "I Want Your Love" and "Dance, Dance, Dance", delivered with the lift and polish this material demands. The wider Rodgers songbook reaches far beyond Chic, of course, spanning classics written or produced for artists including Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie and Madonna.
Fernandes also brings her own distinctive thread to the night. Beyond her live credits, she is known internationally for "Number One", featured in Bleach, with additional soundtrack credits listed by IMDb.
This is music made for movement, but it also rewards players who understand shape, tension and release. In the right hands, Nile Rodgers' writing still feels as lean and bright as ever. Here, it arrives with exactly the right amount of sparkle.
The venue features a refined restaurant, four exclusive private dining rooms, the distinguished Hine Bar, an extensive whisky and wine selection, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace - making it a haven for discerning patrons seeking the finest in dining, music and atmosphere. On weekends, the vibrant first-floor bar and terrace come to life with DJ Nights, adding another dimension to the Boisdale experience.
