Thurso guitarist creates debut album for new Scottish funk and soul group

Caithness guitarist Barry Gordon has released a new album with some of the top names in Scottish funk music.

Barry is a member of The Tomorrow Band, a new Scottish funk and soul group set up during lockdown. The album, produced by Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band is set to take the funk world by storm, during an understandably dry time for new music in Scotland.

Having played for well-renowned Scottish funk band James Brown is Annie for 15 years, Leith-based Gordon was able to take advantage of his contacts, and the time enforced on everyone during lockdown, to be intensely creative and write the eight songs that went on to be recorded under the expert and watchful eye of Hamish Stuart, observing Covid-19 guidelines.

Formerly of the Average White Band, Stuart was able to bring a genuine funk sensibility to the relatively young but undoubtedly brilliant line up.

The combination of these disparate elements has created an album said to be of real depth and quality – a remarkable achievement under exceptional circumstances.

Originally from Thurso, Barry has not only been a regular on the gig scene in the central belt for a number of years, but is also a freelance music journalist under high demand from music outlets in Scotland.

The combination of insider wisdom and external experience makes for a musical experience that transcends the charts and pop clichés to bring the listener a truly uplifting funk experience with a modern twist to pierce even the most modern of tastes.

Check out The Tomorrow Band's debut album here https://bazandthe2moroband.bandcamp.com/

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