Otters Pocket is a Halesworth-based, six-piece soul and northern soul covers band. The band is made up of Suffolk-based creatives – musicians, actors and singers – and it now has a great following around East Anglia, with recent gigs including a lively show at Southwold Arts Centre and Ness Fest 2021. The lead singer is Suffolk-born Steve "Tuffy" Foster, who is always the life and soul of any party and band! The rest of the band is made up of Sally Blouet (saxophone, clarinet and vocals), Marie Smith (lead, backing vocals and tambourine), Andy Candler (lead guitar), Val Tolhurst (bass) and Pete Mabbs (drums).
Otters Pocket is always adding to its repertoire and part of its philosophy is to embrace and combine new and old music, from Hit the Road Jack to No Surprises, from Valerie to I Thank You, I Feel Good, Proud Mary, Car Wash, Treat Her Right, Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), You Can Leave Your Hat On and Le Freak. As Northern Soul is having a resurgence in popularity the band is really embracing this genre and some of the Northern Soul songs it plays are amongst the most popular and regularly requested.
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GIGS
8 December 2023. Times: 20:00-22:30
23 The thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS
Otters Pocket are back at The Cap! Join us for some great soul, Northern Soul, a bit of blues and some covers with a twist!
9 December 2023. Times: 20:30-23:30
The Croft, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9EH
Oh yes! We are so very excited to have our first Cromer show at the brilliant Cromer Social Club! We'll be bringing you the magic of live Soul and Northern Soul music, turning your heartbeat up and getting you out on the floor. See you all there!
23 December 2023. Times: 20:30-23:00
229 Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 1BG
Put some soul into your Christmas! Join the Otters as we bring the magic of live soul and Northern Soul music to The Kings Arms, Great Yarmouth. Dance the night away!
31 December 2023. Times: 21:30-00:30
Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh
The Otters will be seeing in the New Year at The White Lion, Aldeburgh! It's sure to be a great party, with some of the finest soul and Northern Soul, plus some covers with a twist! Everybody, get on the floor, let's dance!
26 January 2024. Times: 19:00-23:00
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket
Banish those January blues with Otters Pocket! An evening of some of the best soul and Northern Soul tracks, plus a few covers with a twist! Find a spot out on the floor and dance!
23 March 2024. Times: 20:00-23:00
Church Road, Weybread
Join the Otters as we return to Weybread Village Hall for an evening of soul, Northern Soul, a bit of blues and some covers with a twist! Fully licensed bar accepting cash and card payments.
30 March 2024. Times: 19:00-22:30
23 The thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS
The Otters are back at The Cap! Make it an Easter weekend to remember with some classic soul and Northern Soul...and those covers with a twist!
7 April 2024. Times: 15:00-18:00
Landseer Road, Ipswich
Bringing the magic of live Soul and Northern Soul to your Sunday afternoon! Classic soul and iconic Northern Soul tracks to turn your heartbeat up and get you out on the floor!
3 May 2024. Times: 21:00-23:30
Sea Road, Felixstowe
We are bringing the magic of live Soul and Northern Soul music to Felixstowe! Join us at La Vida and get out on the floor!
5 July 2024. Times: 20:30-23:00
Main Rd, Somersham, Ipswich IP8 4QA
The Otters are back at The Duke! Join us for the unique experience that is Otters Pocket: a fabulous and funky mix of soul, Northern Soul, blues and some covers with a twist! Dancing trousers required!
13 July 2024. Times: 20:00-22:30
16 The Street, North Lopham, Diss IP22 2NE
Another new venue for the Otters! Join us for an evening of classic soul and Northern Soul floor fillers. Wear your dancing trousers!
20 July 2024. Times: 19:00-22:30
23 The thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS
Join us at The Cap as Yvette celebrates her birthday! An evening of soul and Northern Soul, plus some covers with a twist! Groovin' guaranteed, so be sure to wear your dancing trousers!
5 October 2024. Times: 19:00-22:30
23 The thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS
And we are back at The Cap for Oktoberfest! Join the Otters for an evening of soul and Northern Soul, plus some covers with a twist!
