The Sound of Pop Art comprises Chris Free (The Users, A Craze) on guitar and vocals, and Sammie Kempers (vocals). They adore crafting their exotic pop / soul / jazz-style songs, covering a variety of themes and ideas but with an over-arcing feeling of everyday escapism throughout. They also have a wide repertoire of covers, performed with their own twist.
Recording is another passion, with 6 previous releases (available on Spotify, BandCamp, Apple Music) with a further 3 track single due for release late 2025.
They enjoy performing anywhere and everywhere, from medieval courtyards and rural cafes, to seaside hotels and high street pubs. Most notably, this year they have been invited to perform by the John Peel Centre, and as part of Liverpool's International Pop Overthrow Festival at the legendary Cavern Club and Cavern Pub.
Performing mainly as an acoustic duo, they can also be a trio, four or five piece if required.
Available for performing at music venues, hotels, bars, cafes, festivals, restaurants, private parties, weddings, occasions or anywhere else you would like to treat your clients, family, friends or guests to a warm, witty, interesting musical experience.
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22 August 2025. Times: 20:00-22:00
288 heigham street
Playing at the lovely Gibraltar Gardens for the first time on Friday 22 August - expect unexpected covers and neo soul, exotic pop and acid jazz originals.
24 August 2025. Times: 14:00-17:00
Long Stratton
Join us for a chilled acoustic set in the stunning beer garden at the Netherton. Performing a range of covers and selected originals - expect pop, soul, jazz & Motown, good vibes and happy times :)
31 August 2025. Times: 18:00-21:00
Cromer Rd, West Runton, Cromer NR27 9QA
We return to the Dormy House Hotel for an evening of acoustic covers spanning pop, soul, jazz and Motown, from laid back to upbeat, with a select few originals thrown in. Join us for a warm, witty musical experience.