Candid Bench – The first incarnation of The Bench was formed in 1986. Inspired by The Smiths, Half Man Half Biscuit, the six school mates from Anstey in Leicester, with guitarist/songwriter Richard Kettle at the helm, were soon playing gigs at local venues such as OJ’s and The Princess Charlotte in support slots alongside the likes of The Brilliant Corners and CUD. 

The Manchester scene of 1990 proved to be an important influence on the band and they moved into funkier musical territory. Supporting the likes of The Real People, The Bridewell Taxis and Northside. A glittering future looked assured and prestigious support slots were secured at venues in London such as the Camden Underworld. Then, as they often do, things began to go wrong. One band member quit to go to uni while another moved away.
 
Yet the core members still retained their ambitions, which were aided when two close friends and ex schoolmates Lee Preston and Martin Findlay took it upon themselves to learn to play bass and drums. By 1995 the band were ready to push things forward; demos were recorded and gigs planned. The Bench were then dealt another blow when singer and founder member Gaz experienced some kind of spiritual transformation whilst living as a tramp in Barcelona and subsequently moved to deepest Norfolk to concentrate on his gardening.

Nothing much happened in the next two years until another couple of ex school mates, vocalist Neil Broughton and a new guitarist joined the band. They quickly constructed a new set and were again ready to gig. After a handful of appearances at the Charlotte including support slots with Clearlake, Regular Fries and Elbow, the new guitarist quit the band. Once again the band had taken one step forward, only to then take two steps back. 

Finally a replacement guitarist was found in the rather rotund shape of Shane Bordoli, yet another ex schoolmate of yesteryear. And so in the year 2004 The Bench are, in the words of Elton John, still standing and looking to get themselves some of the long overdue credit 
their obvious talents so richly deserve.

a fine eclectic mix of downtempo grooviness broken beats deep house acoustic bliss and balearic madness, sink into the world of couleur cafe...

...more delicious melodies on my website

We are all about the groove! If you think you got that absolute banger of track full of bad ass grooves no matter the genre please submit: 

PREMIERES/FREE DL -> sunsetgrooves@live.com 

We will be uploading mixes every two weeks to ensure each mix has the right amount of time for listeners to appreciate the set, the time and effort each artist puts into each mix. Feel free to still get in touch with us and introduce us to your music.  We try our best to be a platform for upcoming and unknown artists as well as showcasing some of our favorite producers to give you a blend of new, talented and also some of the OG artists who knows what's up.

Please do not spam us with "repost/support" our track, mix etc. If you take the time to explain why you think we would like it, we will take the time to listen to it. 

SUNSET GROOVES RESIDENT ARTISTS: 

@funky-chap 
@atroposvibes
@user-556945276
@madameroche
@cristiano-mastrojeni
@polocid

Big Hugs 
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▼ Upcoming Events: 
*2026*
23.01.2026 - Lausanne, Folklor Club, w/ Pauli Pocket (DE), Funky Chap, Polocid

▼ Previous Events: 
*2025*
11.12.2025 - Lausanne, La Socitié  w/ TT, Funky Chap, Polocid 
15.11.2025 - Riva, Domaine Chaudet w/ Mia Kaltes, Madnax, Atropos, Moloquai
16.10.2025 - Lausanne, Chez Maud  w/ Funky Chap, Madame Roche, Polocid
12.07.2025 - Territet w/ Sunset Residents b2b 
16.05.2025 - Lausanne, Folklor Club w/ Olivier Romero, Julmoon, Moloquai
28.03.2025 - On Và Ou, Lausanne w/ Josphine de Retour, Sarah, Madame Roche 

*2024*
15.11.2024 - Lausanne "On Va Ou" w/ Don Son, Funky Chap, Brasscuts
13.12.2024 - Lausanne "Folklor" w/ Kellerkind, Atropos, Julmoon 
05.09.2024 - BR!TCH, R.B.L.O., Atropos b2b Julmoon 
23.08.2024 - Moloquai, G-Raf b2b Substrack
09.08.2024 - Sunset Residents
11.07.2024 - La Magouille & Funky Chap 
*19.04.2024* - Pauli Pocket (Berlin), Matija (Zurich), Funky Chap, Moara, Atropos, Julmoon, Vito (CH) 
30.02.2024 - Sunset Residents 
28.03.2024 - Adri & Frenzy, Atropos b2b Molÿ
22.02.2024 - Nina Gaia, ARTISO, Julmoon 
11.01.2024 - Biop6, Ines, Funky Chap 

*2023*
07.12.2023 - Sunset Residents 
02.11.2023 - Ayuma, CODO, Julmoon 
05.10.2023 - Kiki (Berlin), Several Definitions, Atropos 
14.09.2023 - Funky Chap, Sarah S, Adrianou
06.07.2023 - Niki Sadeki, Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon 
15.06.2023 - KlangDruide, Jola Luz, Atropos, Funky Chap
11.05.2023 - Disco For The People, Two Sol, Funky Chap (Funk/Disco) 
20.04.2023 - ANouch, Laila, Julmoon 
16.03.2023 - Hatari, George ActX, Matthew Square, (Vinyl Only) 
17.02.2023 - Rabih Rizk, RIVA, Atropos
19.01.2023 - Maxim Laffon, MateO, Polocid

*2022*
08.12.2022 - Evstad, Sunset Grooves Residents 
03.11.2022 - Jay Fase, Atropos, Funky Chap  
06.10.2022 - Don Son, Funky Chap, Tikno
18.08.2022 - Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon

*2021*
29.10.2021 - Folklor, Lausanne 
w/ Franca, Funky Chap, Julmoon  

*2020*

09.11.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
Sunset Grooves Residents: Atropos, Julmoon, Funky Chap 
10.07.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Schlepp Geist (Live), Funky Chap, Adri & Frenzi

*2019*

15.11.19 - "Old School Hip Hop" Hydromel, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Funky Chap, 9Dee, Julmoon, Tikno
11.10.19 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Midas 104, Guzy, Funky Chap  
28.06.19 - Montreux Jazz Festival (CH) 
w/ Milo Häfliger, Funky Chap, Mellowcat

*2018*

15.09.18 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Deep Filip, Funky Chap, Mellowcat  
07.06.19 - La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Don Son b2b Cris Kai, Maitrai,  Atropos b2b Mellowcat, Funky Chap b2b Mat-eO

*2017*

19.08.17 - Sunset Grooves Launch Party @La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH)
w/ Funky Chap, Atropos, NVST, Salvatore Freda

______________________________
Sunset Grooves - It is all about the good vibes so let the music begin and the ego's disappear

Founded by Jeremy aka @Funky-Chap to unite music lovers to spread music news, new tracks, old tracks, unknown artists, good vibes, events within your region to people who appreciate music and its different genres. The podcast first launched at the start of 2013, successfully bringing in a variety of DJs based all over the world who are truly passionate about music. Everyone has their own way of interpreting the sunset mood and it is about enjoying their perspective when they are behind the decks :)  

We have a fresh podcast from a different DJ every week.. sometimes more often sometimes less. The music style is all about what the DJ is feeling at the moment with the common theme of having that beautiful sunset in the background wherever you may come from or where you are currently based. 

______________________________
▼ Promos or Premieres: 

Soundcloud Message 
Or
sunsetgrooves@live.com  
 ______________________________
We are here to spread the good music to those who appreciate it.

PREMIERES/FREE DL -> sunsetgrooves@live.com 

We will be uploading mixes every two weeks as we want to ensure each mix has the right amount of time for listeners to appreciate the set and the time and effort each artist puts into each mix. Feel free to still get in touch with us and introduce us to your music.  We try our best to be a platform for upcoming and unknown artists as well as showcasing some of our favorite producers to give you a blend of new, talented and also some of the OG artists who knows what's up.

Please do not spam us with "repost/support" our track, mix etc. If you take the time to explain why you think we would like it, we will take the time to listen to it. 

SUNSET GROOVES RESIDENT ARTISTS: 

@funky-chap 
@atroposvibes
@user-556945276
@madameroche
@cristiano-mastrojeni
@polocid

Big Hugs 
______________________________
▼ Upcoming Events: 
*2025*
Feb: TBC 
08.03.2025 : Line Up TBA 
April TBC: 
May TBC: 

▼ Previous Events: 
*2024*
15.11.2024 - Lausanne "On Va Ou" w/ Don Son, Funky Chap, Brasscuts
13.12.2024 - Lausanne "Folklor" w/ Kellerkind, Atropos, Julmoon 
05.09.2024 - BR!TCH, R.B.L.O., Atropos b2b Julmoon 
23.08.2024 - Moloquai, G-Raf b2b Substrack
09.08.2024 - Sunset Residents
11.07.2024 - La Magouille & Funky Chap 
*19.04.2024* - Pauli Pocket (Berlin), Matija (Zurich), Funky Chap, Moara, Atropos, Julmoon, Vito (CH) 
30.02.2024 - Sunset Residents 
28.03.2024 - Adri & Frenzy, Atropos b2b Molÿ
22.02.2024 - Nina Gaia, ARTISO, Julmoon 
11.01.2024 - Biop6, Ines, Funky Chap 

*2023*
07.12.2023 - Sunset Residents 
02.11.2023 - Ayuma, CODO, Julmoon 
05.10.2023 - Kiki (Berlin), Several Definitions, Atropos 
14.09.2023 - Funky Chap, Sarah S, Adrianou
06.07.2023 - Niki Sadeki, Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon 
15.06.2023 - KlangDruide, Jola Luz, Atropos, Funky Chap
11.05.2023 - Disco For The People, Two Sol, Funky Chap (Funk/Disco) 
20.04.2023 - ANouch, Laila, Julmoon 
16.03.2023 - Hatari, George ActX, Matthew Square, (Vinyl Only) 
17.02.2023 - Rabih Rizk, RIVA, Atropos
19.01.2023 - Maxim Laffon, MateO, Polocid

*2022*
08.12.2022 - Evstad, Sunset Grooves Residents 
03.11.2022 - Jay Fase, Atropos, Funky Chap  
06.10.2022 - Don Son, Funky Chap, Tikno
18.08.2022 - Funky Chap, Atropos, Julmoon

*2021*
29.10.2021 - Folklor, Lausanne 
w/ Franca, Funky Chap, Julmoon  

*2020*

09.11.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
Sunset Grooves Residents: Atropos, Julmoon, Funky Chap 
10.07.20 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Schlepp Geist (Live), Funky Chap, Adri & Frenzi

*2019*

15.11.19 - "Old School Hip Hop" Hydromel, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Funky Chap, 9Dee, Julmoon, Tikno
11.10.19 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Midas 104, Guzy, Funky Chap  
28.06.19 - Montreux Jazz Festival (CH) 
w/ Milo Häfliger, Funky Chap, Mellowcat

*2018*

15.09.18 - Folklor, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Deep Filip, Funky Chap, Mellowcat  
07.06.19 - La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH) 
w/ Don Son b2b Cris Kai, Maitrai,  Atropos b2b Mellowcat, Funky Chap b2b Mat-eO

*2017*

19.08.17 - Sunset Grooves Launch Party @La Galicienne, Lausanne (CH)
w/ Funky Chap, Atropos, NVST, Salvatore Freda

______________________________
Sunset Grooves - It is all about the good vibes so let the music begin and the ego's disappear

Founded by Jeremy aka @Funky-Chap to unite music lovers to spread music news, new tracks, old tracks, unknown artists, good vibes, events within your region to people who appreciate music and its different genres. The podcast first launched at the start of 2013, successfully bringing in a variety of DJs based all over the world who are truly passionate about music. Everyone has their own way of interpreting the sunset mood and it is about enjoying their perspective when they are behind the decks :)  

We have a fresh podcast from a different DJ every week.. sometimes more often sometimes less. The music style is all about what the DJ is feeling at the moment with the common theme of having that beautiful sunset in the background wherever you may come from or where you are currently based. 

______________________________
▼ Promos or Premieres: 

Soundcloud Message 
Or
sunsetgrooves@live.com  
 ______________________________
We are here to spread the good music to those who appreciate it.

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