Friday 5th of September Substance presents The Long Good Friday Featuring The Forty Fours + Samuel Ashton + Escaped Roots + Kissane The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West End. Renowned for having a great live sound The Spice of Life and Substance have worked together for over 17 years to bring the very best new music to the heart of the capital. "One of the best little venues in London" Evening Standard The Line up The Forty Fours One of the highest regarded rock and roll bands to emerge from Cornwall, The Forty Fours take influence from traditional Blues and Merseybeat to create an energising live set of covers and original material. Now based in London and following the release of their first demo album, Fourplay, they look towards a resurgence in classic British Invasion music. Display's of vocal harmony, raw rhythm and blues instrumentation and passion are what have come to be the essence of The Forty Fours. Always coupled with authenticity and style. Comprising of Oliver Harriss (lead guitar and vocals), Jason Bazeley (Bass guitar and vocals), and Jay Grieve (drums), The Forty Fours are a group that must be experienced, live and on record. https://thefortyfours.co.uk/ Samuel Ashton 2022 sees Samuel Ashton emerging from a world of covered faces with a message to "Breathe Easy" with "Stillness in the face of Adversity Samuel's soulful blues and country tones have seen him sell out headline shows in London, Brighton and throughout the south east. He's seen support from BBC airplay and radio stations and magazines throughout the world. Big things lie ahead for the Kent-based Soul Man. https://www.instagram.com/_samuel_ashton_/hl=en Escaped Roots West london outfit Escaped Roots pride themselves on delivering an ear-catching show with solid riffs, catchy hooks and memorable tunes. Fusing rock, blues, folk and soul into their sound, the fourpiece hit the stage with melody and storytelling at the core of their songs. https://www.facebook.com/escapedroots Kissane Upbeat Indie .. https://www.instagram.com/kissanemusic The Spice of Life is an over 18's venue .ID will be required if you are asked. http://www.spiceoflifesoho.com/ http://substancegigs.com/index.php https://www.facebook.com/substance.gigs