Rewinding the musical clock to a time when cocaine and reefer were legal, cultural dynamism was at a peak, modern womanhood was redefined and the first sexual revolution was under way, Sugar Bowl Hokum perform songs that draw on these themes.

Tales of natural disaster, drug addiction, sexual promiscuity, broken hearts and lost love are all covered in the tunes chosen by the band. These mostly date from the 1920’s to the 40’s and most contain cheeky double entendre lyrics.

The music of some very feisty almost forgotten trail blazers makes up a large part of the repertoire. Memphis Minnie, Barrel House Annie, Rosetta Howard and Bessie Smith songs are performed in different arrangements than the listener may be used to but always capturing the essence of the song and the times.