Stone Foundation

Stone Foundation at Village Underground

Stone Foundation was formed in 1998 by Neil Jones and Neil Sheasby, who had first met in the early 1990s. The English soul band has had five albums reach the UK Albums Chart top 100, with the highest placing at number 25. Their work has also drawn on collaborations with Paul Weller and William Bell.

Over the years the band have worked with a wide range of artists, among them Peter Capaldi, Bettye LaVette, Nolan Porter, Graham Parker, Carleen Anderson, Mick Talbot, Kathryn Williams, Laville, Melba Moore, Hamish Stuart and Dr Robert of The Blow Monkeys. These partnerships reflect the band's place within British soul and its links to a broader circle of musicians.

Village Underground, at 54 Holywell Lane, mainly hosts concerts, with a particular focus on electronic music. Its rooftop terrace, set in converted tube carriages and covered and heated, is open to the public and serves food, drinks and wine, so visitors can begin the evening there before a performance.