born to bossa
Our top class musicians have joined forces under the direction of our artist Dave Holmes, to offer a sophisticated set of music for your event, performing authentic sounding Brazilian Bossa Nova, along with English Classics and Originals.
The majority of our instrumentalists are also Samba percussionists with ample performance experience in this field, so a section of our show showcases the infectious, uplifting Rhythms of Rio 'Carnaval'. Book us now to guarantee a memorable show for your event!
Our lineup can be expanded according to your budget, adding drummers, percussion, bass and other instrumentalists and singers. We at Soul Tonic have wide ranging successes and experience organising a multitude of shows for corporate, government, charity and military functions over the years.
The majority of our instrumentalists are also Samba percussionists with ample performance experience in this field, so a section of our show showcases the infectious, uplifting Rhythms of Rio 'Carnaval'. Book us now to guarantee a memorable show for your event!
Our lineup can be expanded according to your budget, adding drummers, percussion, bass and other instrumentalists and singers. We at Soul Tonic have wide ranging successes and experience organising a multitude of shows for corporate, government, charity and military functions over the years.
CURRENT Line up
DAVE HOLMES
British Guitarist and vocalist Dave Holmes is a versatile musician who has performed all around Europe and Brazil with his eclectic set of authentic sounding Bossa Nova, English/American covers and originals, effortlessly traversing styles with Brazilian nuances and feel. He also also a Percussionist with plenty of experience performing within the UK Samba scene at fetes, festivals and corporate events.
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Dave Holmes performing Bossa Nova - Poço das Artes, Recife, Brazil, 2018.
Fabricio Azevedo, Ronaldo Firmino and Dave Holmes, performing on the Andrea Amorim Tour, Portugal, 2016.
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Fabricio azevedo
Fabricio Azevedo is a Brazilian instrumentalist, composer and workshop leader based in London and surrounding areas
He has a Bachelor Degree of Music and is an experienced music teacher and versatile musician.
Throughout his career and studies, Fabricio has worked with renowned musicians and conductors. He specialises in drums and percussion, including Xlyophone, playing various types of music including Classical, Latin, Jazz and Samba. He works with different artists, duos, trios and also performs for arts & events companies.
He regularly teaches, privately and in schools, and performs in orchestral and chamber music groups, musicals and plays.
Having played in the UK since 2011, he's also performed in Brazil, Africa, Middle East and throughout Europe.
He has a Bachelor Degree of Music and is an experienced music teacher and versatile musician.
Throughout his career and studies, Fabricio has worked with renowned musicians and conductors. He specialises in drums and percussion, including Xlyophone, playing various types of music including Classical, Latin, Jazz and Samba. He works with different artists, duos, trios and also performs for arts & events companies.
He regularly teaches, privately and in schools, and performs in orchestral and chamber music groups, musicals and plays.
Having played in the UK since 2011, he's also performed in Brazil, Africa, Middle East and throughout Europe.
Cristiano rocha
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Cristiano Rocha is a Brazilian Trumpet and Flugelhorn player from Brasilia, making waves on the London music circuit.
Whether it is his skillfull accompaniment or freestyle soloing, he's a fantastic addition to any line up and has performed at numerous jams, gigs and corporate events around the UK and Brazil, including a regular slot with london group Samba do Chapéu and with other Brazilian and English artists, in iconic venues such as Made in Brasil, in Camden, London's alternative culture epicentre. |
Marcos Rios Santos (Feijão)
Brazilian artist Marcos 'Feijão', is a master drummer. The son of Miltinho - a member of MPB-4, one of Brazil's most well known groups - he has been a major player of some of Brazil's best bands over the years, from Monobloco, to PLAYBob and Du Rio.
As a session drummer he has played for many well known artists in Brazil from MPB-4, Lisa Ono to Paula Morelembaum and is present on many of the best recordings you can find in Brazil, such as 'Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook, Vol. 3' and 'MPB: 40 Anos ao Vivo'. Feijão performs for us whenever he is over in the UK. When he's in town, don't miss the chance to see this talented drummer behind the kit! |
Performing with Monobloco, Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Performing with Quarteto Morelenbaum
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JP Courtney
JP Courtney is a world class Irish percussionist.
A master of Latin percussion, he specialises in Brazilian Samba and is a driving force in the UK and European scene. Over the last couple of decades he has performed and directed at countless major festivals and events and has taught thousands of students to play the authentic Brazilian way. |
Performing with and Directing Carnaval Transatlântico live at Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Performing with and Directing Toque Tambor with guest vocalist Fabio Allman at Rhythms of The World Festival, Hitchin, UK, 2015
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MORE ON the born to bossa project
Born To Bossa started as two Demo Albums released to promote the Brazilian Bossa Nova repertoire of UK based artist Dave Holmes, for his solo performances on guitar and voice. Dave's efforts were widely well received and after many shows, in Europe and Brazil, it has now progressed to a full show concept, utilising the skills of a pool of talented instrumentalists, from Rio to UK.
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