The Speakeasy Party: The Flaming aligators

Fronted by multi-instrumentalist/singer Harry Whitty, the band features a standout lineup with Rob Updegraff-guitar, Tom Waters-alto saxophone/piano, Johnny Mayers-bass and Jack Thomas-drums

The Speakeasy Party welcomes the outstanding Flaming Aligators back to The Speakeasy Party, this quartet has a range of influences and experience blending jazz, improvisation, funk with blues and New Orleans flavours.

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Inspired by the likes of iconic New Orleans jazz & blues musicians such as Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, The Meters, Earl King & Jimmie Vaughan as well as UK bands the Coalminers and Dom and the Iko’s.

Boasting some of the finest instrumental playing in the UK mixed with a deep love of the blues and vocal harmony seasoned with flavours of New Orleans, Texas and Chicago.

Formed in 2020 The Flaming Aligators have performed at venues across London and further out including Upstairs @ Ronnies, Ain’t Nothin But’, Coolham Live Music Club and many more. Individually the band members work with the Banger Factory, Dino Baptiste, Dana Gillespie and more.

9pm, Doors from 7pm

Iconic speakeasy Ram Jam Records is hidden away behind the award winning Smok’d pub at The Grey Horse Kingston ( and yes we serve all their award winning food and drink)

Dance the night away with the greats of the Blues and Jazz scene at The Speakeasy Party at Ram Jam Records.

If you would like to book a table (for dining only) please contact the venue at greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records or put this in the notes on your online booking.

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