Devon performer Mama Tokus is inviting people to make collective joy in her heartwarming show The Get-Together.

She's inviting people into an uplifting atmosphere of song, humour and good, good music – and we all need that at the moment, don't we?

A Get-Together features soulful, gospel-style vocals and infectious music from multiple singers and performers – with opportunities for joining in woven into the fabric of the night (but only if you want to).

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"It's a memorable, uplifting night where people can enjoy some familiar tunes played by great musicians, have a bit of a giggle at some funny stories, maybe even sing their hearts out and  have a really good time," said Mama Tokus.

"I'm from a soul-jazz-blues background and that's the kind of music that really touches people in a group, so when we can get some collective spirit going in The Get-Together, then it becomes a magical kind of night for everyone."

"A Get-Together is a secular affair, although there's definitely a collective spirit of joy in the room," she said.

Sit back and take it in, or join in – it's up to you

The show is packed with soulful songs, many of which will be familiar to the audience – with the chance to join in where possible. Lyrics are beamed up behind the band and Mama guides the audience (who invariably join in with the singing). Although if you want to sit back and take it all in, that's fine too.

Performers include:

Mama Tokus – soulful jazz singer and performer

Tom Unwin – Totnes jazz pianist and workshop leader

Phil Rossiter – guitar man who regularly performed with the late Noel Harrison

Colin Seddon – percussionist extraordinaire, who performed with Inner Sense and 808 State

At half-time, there's an extended intermission, where the audience and the performers share conversation.

"Intervals are normally rushed affairs where you leg it to the bar and queue up for a drink – but The Get-Together is part performance, part chit-chat, with loads of warmth and connection planned into the session," said Mama Tokus. "It's more like a music social club than a gig."

There is humour and talk interspersed with the singing, and the show's stated mission is to spread joy.

"We're facing difficult, divisive times where people are separated and atomised," said Mama. "Today's 'social' media often means we're alone, staring at a screen instead of being a room with our friends and our friends-to-be."

"I've planned The Get-Together to be a session where we can all hang out, enjoy music together, have a bit of laughter and lots of uplifting feeling," she said.

Venue and buying tickets

This gig takes place at The Beehive, Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LZ on Friday 3 February, 7.30pm. Tickets: £14

Buy tickets for the show online at www.bit.ly/GTBeehive

To find out more about the show, visit www.mamatokus.com/get-together

Or email [email protected]

What the people say:

"A brilliant and uplifting night"

"We really need this!"

"I woke up smiling, wow, wow and wow!"

– Comments from guests after a Get-Together

"Mama Tokus should be offered on the NHS as a cure for depression....fantastic fun!!"

– A happy punter after a Mama Tokus performance

"Just what the soul-doctor ordered." 

- 24-7 listings magazine covering South West England

"A hybrid of cabaret, R&B, blues,funk and fun...Brilliant."

- Four-star review of On The Ragtime album, R2 global folk-roots & blues magazine.

 "Variation and humour are the two keywords on this album...On The Ragtime should have its place in every blues and roots fan's collection."

- Back to the Roots, Europe-wide blues magazine