There are two groups using this name: 1."Brass a come and so do the Amigos. This band mix influences like other people mix narcotic As a band, performance and music breathe life into a three ringed circus with free entry to the ranks of the twisted and disheartened just needing an excuse to get together and get down. And as the travelling circus rolls along, each show sees new amigos joining the frontline. There's no formula, it just happens. Fusing styles with conviction, the Amigos draw from the musical palette like few other groups. It's not about clever or quirky, haircuts or haters. Since the twinkly eyed conception of The Amigos it's always been about putting on a show, living like you're gonna die ...and love, dirty, dirty love. Following a line up change, the dirty love cicus has rolled along like a bastard shopping trolley tied to Greyhound. Beginning with several insane South London shows to sell out audiences including The Venue in New Cross and Brixton's Jamm. Consistent gigging as and when the need arose, saw the band at a few choice festivals across a rather mad summer. A support slot for the Alabama3 at the St. Albans Arena sparked the first serious offer from record companies, but a chance meeting with drum'n'bass producer DJ Wickaman prompted the band to make a bold move and strap another hound to the trolley and grease the wheels. Currently working on their first album project with Wickaman in the production chair, the Amigos cork is set to pop. 2. You will probably never hear such a wide range of music as you would at an Amigos concert - all played with virtuosity and buckets full of passion. With a repertoire of over 500 Tunes/Songs varying from Gypsy Jazz, Trad Gypsy, Hot Club Jazz, Hungarian, Yiddish, Russian, Mussette, Latin, Spanish, Tex-Mex, Samba, Rumba, Calypso, and Celtic. Founded by Guitarists Gary Phillips and Andy King 10 Years ago the lineup now expands to include Violin (Billy Thompson), Accordion (Nigel Hopkins) and Double Bass (Andy 'Wal' Coughlan). They regularly receive standing ovations at large scale Festivals such as Brecon Jazz Festival, Pontardawe International Folk Festival and Warwick/Leamington Festival with their ability to instantly change their musical styles from all over the world . They have dazzled audiences with their spellbinding performances throughout the UK, abroad and the USA.
