Original funk and soul from a tight five-piece. Here’s everything you need to book The Whole Family.
About the band
Sharp original songs and a voice that slips from smoky jazz to roof-tearing soul in a heartbeat. Nick Tann carried both for years as a solo singer-songwriter, but they were always destined for something bigger. In 2021 those songs finally got the band they deserved: Nick Tann and the Whole Family, a tight five-piece funk and soul outfit.
Now known simply as The Whole Family, they play with grit, energy and serious groove. Ben Webster Williams prowls the stage with signature bass swagger, Chris Rickets fires off punchy trombone, Jez Austin lights up the keys and Guy Siviour locks it all down on drums, with Nick leading from the front on guitar and vocals.
Live shows are electric with the crowd melting into the groove. The band is currently recording its debut album with producer Steve Lyon (The Cure, Depeche Mode), to be pressed on vinyl. With the album in the works, gigs are deliberately rare, so when they play, be there to catch them doing what they do best.
Line-up
- Nick Tann: vocals and guitar
- Ben Webster Williams: bass
- Chris Rickets: trombone
- Jez Austin: keys
- Guy Siviour: drums
See them live
Played at
- Wickham Festival
- Ventnor Fringe Festival
- Heartbreakers, Southampton
- The Railway, Winchester
Press photos
Booking
For bookings, festivals and press, email Nick at nicktann@gmail.com.