Big Boss Man bring energy, emotion and storytelling to Kate’s Saturday Showcase

Big Boss Man joined Kate Carty on Saturday Showcase this weekend, fresh from a standout live performance at Arlington Arts, and gave listeners an insight into their sound, their history and the stories behind their music.

From the outset, the conversation reflected a band that blends humour, experience and a genuine passion for what they do. Asked to describe their sound, the group summed it up as a mix of Hammond organ, fuzz guitar and percussion, drawing on influences from soul, jazz, funk and Latin music.

“It’s a hip Hammond bongo fuzz hybrid of music,” they explained, highlighting the distinctive style that has become their trademark.

That blend of influences is rooted in the mod scene, which the band describe as a much broader musical landscape than many people realise. Rather than sticking to one genre, Big Boss Man have built their identity around a wide range of sounds while keeping the Hammond organ at the centre of it all.

Despite having been around long enough to see musical trends come and go, the band say their approach has stayed consistent. Working closely together over many years has helped them maintain both their sound and their enthusiasm.

“We just love going out playing live… we enjoy it as much as we did 30 or 40 years ago,” they said, emphasising the importance of bringing energy to every performance, no matter the size of the audience.

While their live shows are often known for being high energy, recent performances have introduced more variation, with moments that are more stripped back and reflective alongside the louder, more immediate tracks.

This was particularly evident in If I Had the Chance to Do It All Again, a track that takes a more personal direction and has become a standout in their current set.

The song has an unusual history. Originally recorded around ten years ago, it was set aside after the band felt it had not quite come together. It remained unheard until recently, when it was revisited, reworked and included in their latest material.

“I buried them… put them on a hard drive,” they said, describing how the tracks were left unfinished before being rediscovered years later.

With a fresh approach, the track has now found its place, with early radio support and strong reactions from audiences.

That process reflects a band that continues to evolve without losing its identity. Drawing on decades of experience while still experimenting with new ideas, Big Boss Man are focused on keeping their sound moving forward while staying true to what they do best.

You can listen to the full interview on Kate’s Saturday Showcase at https://www.mixcloud.com/kennetradio/kates-saturday-showcase-4th-april-2026/ starting around 10 minutes in.