The Speakeasy Party: Tim Penn and the Second Line

Step back in time to the Jazz bars of New Orleans for the last Speakeasy party of 2023 with Tim Penn and the Second line, an outfit led by our great friend and veteran pianist.

The Second Line draws on the music of Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Dr John, Allen Toussaint and then stirs it up with a pinch of Ray Charles, Tom Waits and Tim’s own original compositions, a recipe that has led to a string of sold out shows in London over the last few years.

“Scintillating piano-based artistry”

Cooking up a hot gumbo of New Orleans R&B, Tim Penn brings the sounds of the American Deep South to RJR with his band The Second Line.

Tim Penn is one of the most in demand keyboard players on the roots, songwriter & blues scenes. Going back to the 1970s, he was a member of Twickenham legend Dorris Henderson’s Eclection and also the Kevin Coyne band alongside Andy Summers (The Police) and Gordon Smith (Described by John Peel as ”The foremost white Blues guitarist in the world “ )

In Tim’s own words: “This is the blues, but with a great big smile on its face”.

Over the last few years, The Second Line has firmly established its reputation as one of the top New Orleans R&B bands in London. If you like the Crescent City’s rich heritage of Rhythm and Blues mixed in with a nod back to the Jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton then this is one band you won’t want to miss.

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 every Saturday night at neigbourhood Juke Joint 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 the same request in the notes on your online booking.