'Fudge, Freqs n Friends'

Long time since I wrote a blog, however I need to ramble...
Fudge, Freqs n Friends
Fudge and the Frequency are a hard working Futuristic Funk band. http://www.fudgeandthefrequency.com/ ... http://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/live-music/fudge-the-frequency-24-hours-no-sleep-video-launch
Once you have heard them you can't help but be pleased to be called a 'Freq' & to embrace the vibe & continue to spread the 'Frequency' where-ever you go.
A Fudgey music family has developed around the band, fun has been had, good music shared, contacts have been made but more importantly friendships developed over time.
The band are great at interacting with the crowd, however they are often warming up in the Green room, doing interviews etc and it means they don't see all the interactions before, during and after the show.
It's possible that they do not realise how they bring people together through their music.  . . but they do, trust me they do & it's a beautiful thing.
Sadly earlier this month a self declared 'Freq' lost his life suddenly.
Not only did he enjoy the music and have a special 'unspoken' bond with Fudge Jarceh, he was also the actor in their video for the track 'Never too Old to Dance'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxbjXDIGX0
His name was Nigel Genis, He was an actor & singer amongst many interesting things.
Since he had done the video he mentioned many times how pleased he had been to be part of it, but he was more pleased that he genuinely loved the band and made a point of attending gigs, showing support & jumping on the stage to dance & sing with Fudge which he always enjoyed & the crowd loved.
Like many, he truely believed in the band and where they were going. Fortunately he had told them this.
Saturday 28th March is the live launch of  the new Fudge and the Frequency track '24 Hours No Sleep'. http://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/live-music/fudge-the-frequency-24-hours-no-sleep-video-launch
After months of hard work behind the scenes it promises to be a night full of good music, a buzzing atmosphere & excitement, as there is always a surprise of some sort thrown in, however there is a natural excitement that surrounds these guys n girls..
You WILL want to dance, nod your head or do your funky thang, really you will.
The track is upbeat & the video is likely to be full of dancing, proper body bending, muscle stretching, body popping dancing!
The gig will be played in memory, celebration & thanks for the life of Nigel Genis.
Nigel will be sorely missed and we will dance & sing in his memory.
Thank you to Fudge and the Frequency, not just for the mind blowing music but for all the extra bits you bring without realising it.
Through your music you brought Nigel Genis into my life & it feels richer for it.

Do I think Nigel is resting in peace? No, no I do not.
He seemed a peaceful man yet I like to think he is getting his funk on, living it up, and even though we won't see him at the gigs I do believe we will 'feel' him & the great vibe he had showered us with.
Rest in Musical Funk Nigel Genis, my fellow Freq & friend.....xXx

Nigel Genis (in hat) on stage with Fudge Jarceh. Photo taken 7th Feb 2015 Secret Gig at Hospital Club.

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                    Fudge and the Frequency

Planet Radio Video Launch - Borderline W1

24th January 2014

Finally the day had come!

My newly found 'sweet tooth' for Fudge was going to be satisfied. Fudge and the Frequency that is.....MUCH sweeter and funkier than any edible sweet treat I've had before, you will need to call your dentist! >  http://fudgeandthefrequency.com/home/ 

They hit my ears on 27th Nov 2013 at 3.15am (very precise huh, but I will never forget)
The band excites me.....really excites me. Go and see them if you can...Hear me now!!

It was like a 'BAM' effect, instantly wanted more, jumped around, sang, danced & generally got funky & felt alive...really a l i v e ...

Arriving on a cold,  rainy & very windy night The Borderline was a welcome sight. http://mamacolive.com/theborderline/

It was buzzing. The atmosphere was cool & chilled yet lively at the same time. Yep, that IS possible!

Eyes were towards the stage as we heard a great chap called Johnny Lucas. http://www.johnnylucas.co.uk/johnny_lucas/Home.html

His interaction with the crowd was fun & his performance was vibrant & really got the crowd going with his multi musical talents jumping from one instrument to another, his lyrics varying from amusing to ones with further depth. He looked like he enjoyed himself & the crowd certainly loved him.
The anticipation that built up for the arrival of Fudge & the Frequency was electric!  More and more people arrived, it was packed. People were happy & excitedly chanting 'Fudge! Fudge! Fudge!'....
I go to many gigs and I had not experienced this level of excitement for an act for a long time....it was almost a spine tingly moment....

Then the lights went down......the packed venue hushed with the odd person randomly yelling 'Fuuudge!'...myself included.
A huge screen started to show the new Planet Radio Video.....wow-not like any 'video' I had seen. http://youtu.be/HUCjpo7N_Yg
The sounded boomed and rumbled out in a good way, like in the cinema when they used to do the Rank Screen advertising thing, that deep bass quality that goes through you & gave my belly an excited surge...

The crowd went crazy when (Mister) Fudge came up on the screen! Whooping and cheering and further chants....the video was entertaining and the song PLANET RADIO is a vibrant mix of funk, soul,  jazz, a whole fusion including many instruments. The musical arrangement, the lyrics, the effects all put together allows the talents to show through. ...to shine through.. & yes I did feel 'plugged in to Planet Radio' :)
The video stops.....Fudge & the band  BLAST onto the stage!

By this point I have already cheered so much I am losing my voice....again.
(Mister) Fudge stands there in his shimmering jacket & shades & tells us he too is losing his voice. He was concerned about his performance because of this.
Well let me tell you he was amazing!
 If he can hit notes like that when he is losing his voice, I am almost exploding with excitement at hearing him again when his voice is fully there. I can't believe it could be more enigmatic if he tried.
Where his voice might not have been as strong as he would have liked he and the band made up for it with an enigmatic, energy fueled performance. Beyond funky! To the planets and back...
The sharp moves pulled on the 8 beat, reminding me of MJ and the effect it has.
The backing vocalists looked cool & stylish but also seemed to be enjoying themselves & sounded great.

The whole band were funking & getting deep into the vibes. The guitarist took his moment, gave it his all...the bass was deep n delicious,

keyboards, trumpet, drummer the whole lot just up there jamming... fantastic...just bloomin' Fudgetastic!
People were dancing, really dancing, arms were in the air, others jumping and groovin', no-one could really stand still, even the people at the tables were up on their feet.
There seems to be some musical genius going on here, that's the only way I can put it.
Then I was at the front....my favorite track (so far) 'Footprints on the Moon' started...I couldn't hide my happiness, I sorted of sang along & was proper loving it...my body was funkin' out!

(Mister)Fudges voice was hurting and he handed me the mic to sing a line......oh boy......over excited & a rough throat myself, I proceeded to... erm...'shout' into the mic! Oh nooo!! Not my best performance, trust me...(I can actually sing a bit & def give a good performance in front of the mirror at home!haha)....however, despite it not being my finest hour I enjoyed it, loved it in fact, glad Fudge could see how much I enjoy the music they create.
The crowd was made up of long time supporters who have been there from the beginning of the journey and also new supporters looking for good fresh music. By the end of the tracks everyone was singing back the lyrics.

Fudge showed his appreciation to the crowd, he was thankful for all the support. It was quite touching actually. It felt warm and heart felt. 

When the set ended everyone still wanted more...the best way to leave a crowd is leave them wanting more.....and I do, I do want more! 

Again I say it....***There seems to be some musical genius going on here***....

I feel I will be firmly planting my footprints on many moons and plugging into many planets with these guys......CHECK THEM OUT!! 

They WILL give you a sugar rush & you will gain a sweet tooth .....***Call your dentist - NOW!*** ;)  *********************************************************************************

Lets not forget all the peeps behind the scenes putting things up and taking them down & sound checks etc...it takes a whole team.

We moved on through the rain to Apartment 58 http://apartment58.com/ for the After Party where fun was had & even more people lost their voices but (Mister)Fudge gained some Bespoke Bamboo Colin Leslie Eyewear ;) http://www.colinleslieeyewear.co.uk/