Tom McGuire + the Brassholes

A live concert by Tom McGuire + the Brassholes, a band that began as buskers in Glasgow and now plays soul and funk arrangements at Future Yard in Birkenhead. The show is a single live performance by the group.

Tom McGuire + the Brassholes began as buskers in Glasgow and went on to release the debut single Ric Flair, which became a viral hit. Their music draws on soul, funk, R&B, gospel and reggae, with carefully built arrangements at the centre of each song.

On stage the band performs live, combining funk and soul horns with pop sensibility. The songs address the contradictions of everyday life, and the group's stories cover joy, loss and celebration. The performance has the energy of a band that clearly enjoys playing together, and the material moves between reflective lyrics and upbeat grooves.

Future Yard is a concert and performance venue in Birkenhead. The evening suits listeners who follow soul, funk and R&B, and anyone interested in a band whose route from street performance to recorded work is rooted in Glasgow.