Quantic Soul Orchestra - Sugar Club, Sat Mar 29

When you are looking back at a gig, a conga line that goes the whole way around the Sugar Club back down to the dance floor is something that will likely stick with you. And that is exactly what arose at the end of this funk-filled love-up in the Leeson Street venue on Saturday night. Will Holland and his band of 7 lit up the stage for a crowd that was more than willing to cooperate and get into the swing of it. From the opening tune, the title song of their newest album, "Tropidelico", QSO had the Sugar Club moving non-stop with their soulful Latin-tinged brand of funk. The Colombian chap on bongo, cowbell and an array of other percussion instruments was a delight, and the 50-odd year old Latino pianist really added an air of authenticity to a night that had us dreaming of sunnier climbs and better Mojitos. The diva-esque singer's (who I think was Noelle Scaggs, but am not sure) voice and crowd interaction further marked this as a special night for all who attended. Hats off to all concerned. Here is a video of some Chinese people dancing to QSO