# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to vibe with Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars live for a night of Blues, jazz, Funk, Soul and Gospel!About this EventGet Ready for Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars!Venue: Palladino’s Jazz & Blues BarDate: Thursday 12 NovemberDoors: 6:30pmMusic Starts: 8:30pmTickets: £17“Tomás Doncker and the True Groove All-Stars have fused Blues, jazz, Funk, Soul and Gospel and taken them to another level.” Blues and Soul magazineProducer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, and True Groove Records Founder & CEO Tomás Doncker has long been a prime mover and innovator on the New York music, arts & culture scenes. From the early 1980’s as a member of groundbreaking No Wave and Punk Funk bands The Contortions and Defunkt, to international touring, recording & songwriting collaborations with luminaries such as Bootsy Collins, Yoko Ono, Madonna, Ivan Neville, and Bonnie Raitt, to helming his own band, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars, he's established himself as a cross-genre innovator without peer.For over a decade, his expansive creative endeavors (all released on True Groove) have included work with; Meshell Ndegeocello, Ravid Kahalani’s Yemen Blues, Finnish hip hop star Paleface, P-Funk alumni Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton and Amp Fiddler, hip hop pioneer Keith Shocklee (Public Enemy/Bomb Squad), iconic bassist/producer Bill Laswell and, the legendary Ms.Patti Smith.‘Plenty of artists claim to thrive in a live setting. Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars actually prove it without ever sounding like they’re trying too hard. That authenticity extends to the emotional core of the songs. Themes of social justice, resilience, racial inequality, and hope are woven into a shared communal experience…A celebration. It is a reminder that meaningful music does not have to sacrifice groove, and that powerful messages often hit harder when delivered with undeniable rhythm and soul’.-Jammerzine MagazineThe BandTomás Doncker-Vocals, guitarsJon Read-Stick Bass, Vocals (The Specials, Fun Lovin’ Criminals)Eddie Dublin-Drums, vocals (The Specials)Stan Samuel-Guitar, keys, vocals (The Specials)Tim Smart-Trombone, Percussion, Vocals (The Specials, Paul Weller, Book Of Mormon)Special guest: Jamie VarleyTomás Doncker continues to support Fun Lovin’ Criminals on their extensive 2025/2026 tour throughout the UK and Europe with his band, The True Groove All-Stars, which includes members of The Specials Horns.On the tour, he says, “I’m so honoured and excited to have been invited to be a part of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals World tour. They’ve really made me feel welcome as a member of the international / UK music community, and I am forever grateful for this opportunity. It’s gonna be a lot of fun for sure!”Doncker has received praise for his groundbreaking productions from such taste-making music, art & culture discovery destinations as CNN, Huff Post, Mojo, Spin, Brooklyn Vegan, NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” Guitar World, All About Jazz, The Source, Vents Magazine, Paste Magazine, and No Depression, American Blues Scene, Music Crowns, and Rolling Stone - to name a few.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars - live! Book tickets here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yievLg_lEJA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cardiff/tomas-doncker-and-the-true-groove-all-stars/100001996256361515 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, dance, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-11-12T18:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.12, max: 19.12, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cardiff - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar - **lat**: 51.5116544 - **long**: -3.2176074 - **full address**: Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar, 73 Merthyr road, Cardiff, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e29c44b823866c7d376e0f215613e612987f30726daa2d5aad0feb29aa5cbead-rimg-w989-h1124-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785746138 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars being held? - **A:** Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars takes place on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar, 73 Merthyr road, Cardiff, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars? - **A:** Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars? - **A:** Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars is organized by Palladino s Jazz Bar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tomas Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cardiff, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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