Tom McGuire & the Brassholes are a funk soul powerhouse from Glasgow. Combining rich arrangements with meticulous songcraft and untouchable in live performance, the band is carving a niche of their own.

The band formed busking on the streets of Glasgow and made a living from playing bars before bursting onto the scene with runaway viral debut single “Ric Flair”. Mere months later the band launched their debut album with a sellout show at the 1000+ capacity QMU in Glasgow. Since then they have gone on to secure support slots for Craig Charles and Geroge Clinton, have become a firm favourite on the festival circuit, headlining a number of scottish festivals, and have toured extensively in the U.K and Europe.

The band sold out their debut appearance at the legendary Barrowlands in Glasgow with the release of their highly anticipated second album “Stay Rad”. This was followed by a sold out UK tour later that year in venue sizes up to 600. 

The band’s music is full of vitality, the sound of a new niche being cut, classic pop sensibility with high musicianship values and rewarding arrangement and rich production. At the root is soulfull song, telling stories and sharing experiences of joy, turmoil, loss, celebration, sadness, happiness, confidence, frailty. All told hyper distilled and delivered in finely honed funk pop parcels of aesthetic joy. Life is confusing and hard, but music is fun and great, so let’s talk about it whilst at one and the same time, getting down.

"Just love their sound, great energy!"  Seonaid Aitken, BBC Radio Scotland, Jazz Nights

"Every time, they absolutely blow your face off, funk to the ceiling." Phoebe Inglis-Holmes, BBC radio Scotland, Introducing Show

"One of the most entertaining live acts in the country right now." Snack Mag

"A funk driven collective making some sounds that create SUCH a groove." Jim Gellatly, Amazing Radio

"Love this! Thanks for the respect, WOO!" Actual Ric Flair

“Enthusiasm, energy and musicianship as tight as their colourful leggings.” - Monstagigz

“Glorious lycra fuelled horn mayhem” - Sweetchunks

Come for the music and stay for the show. Tuba Libres deliver a high-energy experience that’s not just about the notes, but the emotional journey they take you on. Forget all you know about what a brass band should be: this is an audio-visual extravaganza that invites you to dust off your itchy feet and join in the fun.

Tuba Libres have captivated audiences across the south coast, from intimate venues to festival stages such as Isle of Wight and Victorious. They’ve played alongside the Hot 8 Brass Band and Too Many Zooz, as well as appearing on BBC Radio. They're touring the UK in 2025 in support of their 3rd album Tight 45.

“Everything you’re expecting, and more” - The Nudge, London

“Guaranteed to get crowds moving and grooving” - Daily Echo, Southampton