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Play Brian Ferry's Roxy Music

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ROXY MAGIC are a band of experienced musicians who combine to reproduce the diverse music and imagery of the hugely influential ROXY MUSIC and pop icon BRYAN FERRY. All the hits are performed with skill and enthusiasm in an exciting tribute to the highly regarded ROXY MUSIC with Kevin Hackett performing lead vocals in the unique style and look that is BRYAN FERRY.

ROXY MAGIC perform their set of best remembered ROXY MUSIC hits totally live, believing it to be more dynamic than playing with the aid of backing tracks. Their show is a celebration of the sounds of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY and comes fully contained with stage lighting and sound rig. Because of the unique range of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY's music, from art rock to disco; 30's ballads to rock & roll and ultimately to the smooth sophistication of 'Avalon', the set has a great deal to offer to a wide audience.

The ROXY MAGIC show always produces a stunning performance not to be missed!

The band produce a stunning tribute to the music and imagery of the influential pop icon Bryan Ferry and the incredible sounds of Roxy Music - listen out for hits such as Virginia Plain, Avalon, Jealous Guy, Dance Away and Love is a Drug alongside a host of other album favourites, such as Re-make/Re-model and Ladytron.

A recent review states "Kevin Hackett as Ferry is indescribably superb. Not only does he sound the part, but credit where credit is certainly due - the guy has seriously done his homework on the facial expressions & body language to bring the persona 'alive' No mean feat in itself. And I really cannot help but feel that even Mr. Ferry himself would be genuinely hard pressed not to be even a tad flattered and appreciative at the dedicated effort that Kevin has so obviously put in".

It takes a certain air to pull that reverse-rebellious streak off - Bryan did it with aplomb and these days Kevin Hackett is treading the same path.

Blondie Tribute

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The band have been performing live concerts to thrilled audiences for over 10 years and have earned the reputation as Europe's Leading Tribute to Blondie and Debbie Harry.

The band play regularly throughout the UK as well as to fans in Moscow, Rome, Spain, Northern and Southern Ireland. Into The Bleach are also the ONLY Blondie Tribute to be seen performing live by members of Blondie and are officially endorsed by the original band themselves. Into The Bleach are a highly popular and talented collection of musicians in their own right and play to packed venues such as Theatres, live music venues and private parties. Want to see the band in action? Why not download a video clip from the audio and video page on their web-site?

Check out quotes from members of Blondie themselves and also read what the national press, agents, venues and fans have to say about the UK's leading Blondie tribute band. "Fantastic voice... should be on Broadway.

Sam can play Debbie. Pitch Perfect."  Clem Burke "...if you haven't seen it you should check it out. Sam, great job on the new stuff!'  Kevin Patrick

New York Reggae - responsible for "Dub Side Of The Moon" & Their new offering A Dub version of Radiohead's OK Computer "Radiodread" - released on 26th August 2006

• Special Age Restrictions Apply For Joiners Live Promotions (only) • Age 14+ will be admitted • Alcohol will not be served downstairs • If you look under 21 bring I.D. • We will close at 12 Midnight •

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The Easy Star All-Stars—named the 13th best selling reggae act of 2003 by Billboard—are a collective family of some of the finest reggae musicians in the New York area. The band features a rotating cast drawn from a talented pool of players, meaning that every show has its own nuances and its own life. The masterminds behind the All-Stars are Easy Star musical director Michael Goldwasser (a.k.a. Michael G), his production partner Victor Axelrod (a.k.a. Ticklah), and his two Easy Star label partners Eric Smith and Lem Oppenheimer. These four were the team behind the album Dub Side of the Moon (2003), which was a complete reggae revisioning of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. That record has sold over 70,000 copies to date, making it one of the most successful reggae albums of the 21st century. It continues to sell, having just completed its 94th week on Billboard's Top Reggae Chart.

The Easy Star All-Stars began as a studio ensemble when Michael G and Ticklah were producing and recording the music for Easy Star Records' debut CD, Easy Star Volume One. With each successive recording, the two principal All-Stars worked with an ever widening group of musicians to help flesh out their visions. After the release of Dub Side of the Moon, there was intense demand to have the group tour, thanks to the record's instant success. Ticklah was already committed to touring with one of his other projects (the critically acclaimed Afrobeat revivalists Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra), so Michael G called on many of the musicians they had been working with to make up the touring version of the Easy Star All-Stars. For the first outings, this included saxophonist/flautist Jenny Hill, vocalist Kirsty Rock, drummer Ivan Katz, keyboardist Jeremy Mage, bassist/vocalist Ras Iray, and trombonist Buford O'Sullivan. Completing the group was dub engineer Dave Hahn (also the leader of up-and-coming reggae act Dub Is A Weapon). This line-up debuted in July 2003 and earned rave reviews during a three-week tour of the East Coast that Fall.

In 2004, the All-Stars—in any combination of members—were a resounding success. The band played at major festivals such as Northern California's Reggae On The River, Providence's New England Reggae Fest, and the U.K.'s Big Chill. They headlined their own shows in California (netting a cover story in the Metro Santa Cruz along the way), sold out shows in England, and played special one-off appearances in Miami, DC, Baltimore, Charlottesville (VA), and the Hamptons.

In 2005, The Beat Magazine said about the All-Stars performance at the Long Beach Ragga Muffins Festival: "Performed live, the music not only held up well but absolutely soared, thanks to the All-Stars' supremely skilled and tight lineup of singers and players. Hearing such familiar songs as "Breathe," "Money." "Us and Them" and "Brain Damage" played onstage inna true reggae style brought a kind of hypnotically giddy feeling. Subdued but clearly awestruck, the crowd hung on every note, every word.The Easy Star crew was a very tough act to follow.....

Moody, Floydian Celtic-tinged Rock

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Mostly Autumn are a seven piece band from York and have been formed for over nine years playing music that has been described as organic emotionally charged rock with Celtic undertones. They are hailed as the band rock fans have been waiting twenty years for. The amazing seven-piece have all the hallmarks of the great bands from the seventies – there are echoes of Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis and all of the greats, but the sound is unmistakably their own.

Like the Autumn season itself, their music has a romantic, organic quality and are a rare naturalness, but it also combines elements of sheer power and intensity. The songs seem to grow into life rather than emerge as the work of a laboured writing process.

They have recently won "best band", "best track", best classic rock gig", "best guitarist", and "best vocalist" in the international "Classic Rock Society" awards, voted for by the public.

After signing a major record deal worth over 1.2 million with "Classic Rock Productions" two years ago they have repeatedly played sold out concerts in Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, Spain, Norway, New Jersey, Mexico and all over the U.K.

After an amazing 3 years with Classic Rock Productions, both parties decided that Mostly Autumn should be set free and on 4th June 2005 The New Astoria, London saw the launch of Mostly Autumn Records, and a live recording of this gig 'Storms over London Town' was released early this year.  They are currently writing and recording their latest (6th) studio album 'Heart full of Sky' which will be on general release next February 2007.  A limited edition double album is available to pre-order now and will be pressed late November or early December this year.

 " I've been listening to this amazing new band called Mostly Autumn" Rick Wright from Pink Floyd on BBC Radio 2.

Size up your cows!

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The eight-legged beast that first crept around Britain's seedy venues twenty years ago and finally surfaced as The Wonder Stuff is back – only this time with an extra pair of legs and a scorching new album. A gestation of eleven years since the band's last studio album gave us 2004's Escape From Rubbish Island, but with a new recruit and a reignited fire in the belly, The Wonder Stuff have pulled off a genuine return to form to produce February 2006's striking new album, Suspended by Stars.

In an era of celebrity obsession and surreality TV excess, The Wonder Stuff have stripped back the groove machine to basics and come up with a record that bears all the hallmarks of the musical genius that made them one of the biggest bands of the Nineties. Leading the battle charge are founder members Miles Hunt (vocal/guitar) and Malcolm Treece (guitar/vocals), ably assisted in the trenches by former RDF bass man, Mark McCarthy, New York rockers' Love In Reverse drummer Andres Karu and new recruit Erica Nockalls on fiddle ("her audition lasted two minutes").

Notching up almost a hundred gigs with this line-up before one foot was set in a studio, the new record is a sharp re-focus: "We wanted to write and record something brutally simple rather than something clever," explains frontman Miles. 

Suspended By Stars has every element that The Wonder Stuff are famous for – biting lyrics, killer tunes, lacerating energy – but it is so much more than the sum of its parts. If ever a band has re-evaluated, stepped back and returned with a vengeance, this is it.

Recorded partly in New York at the close of a 35 date American tour, but mainly in the Midlands, The Wonder Stuff headed into the studio as a thunderous live band first and foremost; the album's visceral power was perfectly captured by producer Matt Terry and the legendary mixer Paul Tipler (80s Matchbox B-Line Disaster, Frank Black, Elastica). "We all stayed at Matt Terry's house, sleeping on couches and sharing the same beds. Twenty years ago we were travelling around in the back of a van, revelling in our gang mentality, juvenile humour and in-jokes ­– all the best bands are gangs and that's how we felt when we slunk into that studio with Pat Collier in 1988 … and that's exactly how this new record and line-up feels too."

Not satisfied with issuing this blistering new collection, The Wonder Stuff have composed and performed all the music for a blockbuster new animated children's series, Underground Ernie, currently being aired on BBC2. Widely expected to take over the mantel of Thomas The Tank Engine, Underground Ernie is set on the London Underground featuring talking tube trains and the main character, Ernie, voiced by Gary Lineker. One episode features a Brummie busker who bears an uncanny resemblance to Miles Hunt …

Having completed a 3 week UK tour in March the band play numerous festivals throughout the summer before hitting the road again through November and December.

Spike Edney & His All Stars

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The debut SAS album features artists who collectively have appeared on many (many) number one hit songs, including: Chris Thompson, Tony Hadley, Kiki Dee, Roger Chapman, Roger Taylor, and Madeline Bell. Featured musicians include Ian Anderson, John Deacon, Peter Green, Cozy Powell, Jamie Moses & Charlie Morgan. Tracks were recorded at Black Barn Studios in Ripley over a two year period, where the complex process of melding the prolific array of talent into an album was finally completed in April 1998. The album is based on a 'half original/half cover' format. Originals include the writers version of Chris Thompson's classic composition 'You're the voice', already a hit for John Farnham, and 'Original sin'. Covers include epic arrangements of classic songs like 'That's the way god planned it', 'The Name of the Game', and 'Didn't I blow your mind this time.'

Artists that appeared with the SAS Band are: Roy Wood - The Move, ELO, Wizzard Arthur Brown - The Crazy World of Madeline Bell - Blue Mink Carl Wayne - The Move Jess Roden - The Alan Bown Set Edwin Starr - Motown artist Gary Brooker - Procul Harum Roger Chapman - Family Leo Sayer Chris Thompson - Manfred Mann's Earthband Kiki Dee Mark Shaw - Then Jerico Roger Taylor - Queen Brian May - Queen John Deacon - Queen Paul Rodgers - Free, Bad Company Judie Tzuke Chaka Khan Phil Manzenera - Roxy Music John Wetton - Asia Graham Gouldman - 10cc Tom Robinson - TRB Southside Johnny - The Asbury Dukes Lionel Richie Tony Hadley - Spandau Ballet Fish - Marillion Paul Young Paul Young - Mike & The Mechanics Bob Geldof Steve Hogarth - The Europeans, Marillion Steve Lukather - Toto Suggs - Madness Marti Pellow - Wet Wet Wet Curtis Stigers Peter Cox - Go West Haddaway Karl Wallinger - World Party Stevie Vann - The voice of The Bodyform Ad The Fabba Girls - Bjorn Again.

The Return of the Irish Rockers

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During the past twelve months, The Saw Doctors have toured non stop in Europe, USA, the UK and Ireland promoting their new album cd entitled The Cure. The Galway band made four trips to the USA , selling out the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, New York and headlining the Governors Inauguration Ball in Baltimore , Maryland.

Last summer, The Saw Doctors played every Festival from Shetland to Dubai and back again for the V Festivals in Essex and Staffordshire. In November, The Saw Doctors turned up in Celtic Park, Glasgow, playing three songs before the Manchester United versus Celtic Champions League match

Now in their nineteenth year as a touring band, The Saw Doctors revolve around the songwriting partnership of Davy Carton (Vocals) and Leo Moran (Guitars).

The Saw Doctors came together in Tuam, Co. Galway in 1988 when Leo Moran, realising that the potential for Irish reggae was somewhat limited, quit Too Much For the Whiteman, and got together with Davy Carton after his punk band Blaze X disbanded , despite the fact that their first single "Some Hope" was chosen as Single of the Week on Irish radio.

Success came early for The Saw Doctors – their second single, I Useta Lover, went to Number One in Ireland in September 1990 and was still Number One that Christmas. The Saw Doctors then re-released their first single N17 and on the back of I Useta Lover's success, N17, which was produced by Mike Scott of The Waterboys, went to Number One. The first album, If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back, was Number One for most of 1991.

After picking up a lot of Irish press and entertainment awards in the early ninties and posting a second Number One album (All The Way From Tuam), The Saw Doctors set about touring the UK and in February 1996, the band's third album "Same Oul' Town" went to Number Six in the UK Top Twenty, yielding two Top Twenty UK singles, World of Good, and To Win Just Once. The Saw Doctors appeared on Top of the Pops in January and July 1996 to promote the two singles.

"From country to punk to pop and rock'n'roll", explains Leo Moran on their success, "we stole all our favourite bits".

In April/May 1997, the Saw Doctors undertook their first major coast to coast US tour and as a result landed a US record deal with Paradigm Records in New York. The compilation album, Sing A Powerful Song, was released in November 1997, prompting Geoffrey Himes to write in The Washington Post "the Saw Doctors are one of the world's most appealing roots-rock outfits" ….in "To Win Just Once" they have crafted an anthem for the losers of the world".

Songs From Sun Street, the Saw Doctors fourth album was released on both sides of the Atlantic in 1998. The album release was celebrated in the UK with a sell out show at London's Royal Albert Hall. In America, the Saw Doctors headlined the American Fleadh concerts with Van Morrisson and Sinead O' Connor. At the Fleadh in San Jose (June 99), they had the crowd "jumping like human pogo-sticks" according to the San Jose Mercury News.

In a Saw Doctors' song, you'll listen in vain for the usual swaggering rock cliches about life on the road, drug problems and easy sex. Instead, continuing the tradition of all-time greats from Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams, their songs range from bringing in the harvest, to running away to join the army; from the plight of Ireland's unmarried mothers to the effect of strong religion on a nation's youth; from playing gaelic football against a neighbouring village to loving the prettiest girl in town but lacking the courage to tell her.

During 2000, The Saw Doctors spent most of the year writing and recording their fifth studio album, Villains?, working with programmer and producer, Giles Packham. Villains? was released to critical acclaim in October 2001. Craig Harris noted in the Boston Globe "with their latest CD, Villains?, a hook-laden mix of rock, pop and traditional roots, the Saw Doctors assume their place next to U2, The Pogues, and Thin Lizzy as one of Ireland's great rock bands".

In July 03, Tyrone Productions (Riverdance Producers) filmed a one hour documentary on the Saw Doctors and the documentary "A Different Kind Of World" along with a 80 minute concert that was recorded at a live show in Galway, was released on DVD and CD in March 2004. The DVD and live both entitled Live in Galway were launched at a sell out show at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.

Over the years, The Saw Doctors have built up a reputation as a great live band. They have toured in Australia, Canada, USA, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Norway and the UK. Paul Sexton of The Times in London observed that "if they could bottle the sort of bonhomie that can make an entire concert hall feel better, The Saw Doctors would have the medicine show to end them all".

For more gossip on The Saw Doctors, log on to the band's website

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Tribute to Bon Jovi return to another packed show

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The Return of the Irish Rockers - Sells Out Every time!

Sold Out - No Ticket = No Entry

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During the past twelve months, The Saw Doctors have toured non stop in Europe, USA, the UK and Ireland promoting their new album cd entitled The Cure. The Galway band made four trips to the USA , selling out the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, New York and headlining the Governors Inauguration Ball in Baltimore , Maryland.

Last summer, The Saw Doctors played every Festival from Shetland to Dubai and back again for the V Festivals in Essex and Staffordshire. In November, The Saw Doctors turned up in Celtic Park, Glasgow, playing three songs before the Manchester United versus Celtic Champions League match

Now in their nineteenth year as a touring band, The Saw Doctors revolve around the songwriting partnership of Davy Carton (Vocals) and Leo Moran (Guitars).

The Saw Doctors came together in Tuam, Co. Galway in 1988 when Leo Moran, realising that the potential for Irish reggae was somewhat limited, quit Too Much For the Whiteman, and got together with Davy Carton after his punk band Blaze X disbanded , despite the fact that their first single "Some Hope" was chosen as Single of the Week on Irish radio.

Success came early for The Saw Doctors – their second single, I Useta Lover, went to Number One in Ireland in September 1990 and was still Number One that Christmas. The Saw Doctors then re-released their first single N17 and on the back of I Useta Lover's success, N17, which was produced by Mike Scott of The Waterboys, went to Number One. The first album, If This Is Rock and Roll, I Want My Old Job Back, was Number One for most of 1991.

After picking up a lot of Irish press and entertainment awards in the early ninties and posting a second Number One album (All The Way From Tuam), The Saw Doctors set about touring the UK and in February 1996, the band's third album "Same Oul' Town" went to Number Six in the UK Top Twenty, yielding two Top Twenty UK singles, World of Good, and To Win Just Once. The Saw Doctors appeared on Top of the Pops in January and July 1996 to promote the two singles.

"From country to punk to pop and rock'n'roll", explains Leo Moran on their success, "we stole all our favourite bits".

In April/May 1997, the Saw Doctors undertook their first major coast to coast US tour and as a result landed a US record deal with Paradigm Records in New York. The compilation album, Sing A Powerful Song, was released in November 1997, prompting Geoffrey Himes to write in The Washington Post "the Saw Doctors are one of the world's most appealing roots-rock outfits" ….in "To Win Just Once" they have crafted an anthem for the losers of the world".

Songs From Sun Street, the Saw Doctors fourth album was released on both sides of the Atlantic in 1998. The album release was celebrated in the UK with a sell out show at London's Royal Albert Hall. In America, the Saw Doctors headlined the American Fleadh concerts with Van Morrisson and Sinead O' Connor. At the Fleadh in San Jose (June 99), they had the crowd "jumping like human pogo-sticks" according to the San Jose Mercury News.

In a Saw Doctors' song, you'll listen in vain for the usual swaggering rock cliches about life on the road, drug problems and easy sex. Instead, continuing the tradition of all-time greats from Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams, their songs range from bringing in the harvest, to running away to join the army; from the plight of Ireland's unmarried mothers to the effect of strong religion on a nation's youth; from playing gaelic football against a neighbouring village to loving the prettiest girl in town but lacking the courage to tell her.

During 2000, The Saw Doctors spent most of the year writing and recording their fifth studio album, Villains?, working with programmer and producer, Giles Packham. Villains? was released to critical acclaim in October 2001. Craig Harris noted in the Boston Globe "with their latest CD, Villains?, a hook-laden mix of rock, pop and traditional roots, the Saw Doctors assume their place next to U2, The Pogues, and Thin Lizzy as one of Ireland's great rock bands".

In July 03, Tyrone Productions (Riverdance Producers) filmed a one hour documentary on the Saw Doctors and the documentary "A Different Kind Of World" along with a 80 minute concert that was recorded at a live show in Galway, was released on DVD and CD in March 2004. The DVD and live both entitled Live in Galway were launched at a sell out show at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom.

Over the years, The Saw Doctors have built up a reputation as a great live band. They have toured in Australia, Canada, USA, Sweden, Germany, Holland, Norway and the UK. Paul Sexton of The Times in London observed that "if they could bottle the sort of bonhomie that can make an entire concert hall feel better, The Saw Doctors would have the medicine show to end them all".

For more gossip on The Saw Doctors, log on to the band's website

Read Review of the 2004 Gig ::

Fantastic Rock Billing Featuring members of Whitesnake and other Great Rock Acts. Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake...), Micky Moody (Whitesnake...)
Neil Murray (Whitesnake...)
Stefan Beggren (Company Of Snakes)
Jimmy Copley (Paul Rodgers, Beck, Gillan)
Mark Stanway (Magnum)

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For a huge army of fans around the world, the classic line-up of Whitesnake which recorded albums such as 'Ready An' Willing', 'Live In The Heart Of The City' and 'Come An' Get it' was the definitive rock band of the late 70s and early 80s. There is something unique about the combination of musicians who built Whitesnake's success that cannot be replicated, and the songs that they wrote and recorded together are still incredibly popular. The bluesy twin guitars of Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody, together with bassist Neil Murray, are back together in a new band, M3 - Classic Whitesnake, to perform the songs that took Whitesnake to the stadiums of the world. They are joined by well known guest musicians, including the incredible vocals of Stefan Bergrren, best known for his work with Company of Snakes and Snakes in Paradise, Jimmy Copley on drums from Paul Rodger's and Tony Iommi's band and on keyboards Mark Stanway (Magnum, Grand Slam) among others. Rock anthems like 'Ain't No love In The Heart Of The City', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Break My Heart Again' and 'Fool For Your Loving' are just some of the many classic Whitesnake songs that M3 - Classic Whitesnake perform, with full audience participation expected! The concept behind M3 is to build on the foundations of the original Whitesnake members by experimenting with other top players, including guest appearances from other early contributors to the Whitesnake story (they were joined on stage by Don Airey in London, earlier this year). The touring band consists of: Bernie Marsden (guitar/vocals) was a founder member of Whitesnake but his career also includes stints with UFO, Wild Turkey, Cozy Powell, Babe Ruth, PAL, Alaska, Moody Marsden, and recently the Company of Snakes. He has done song writing, production and session work for many acts, and outside of M3 Bernie leads his blues band, Big Boy Blue.

Micky Moody (guitar/vocals)is best known for his role in the definitive Whitesnake line-up, though his vast and varied career has included working with Juicy Lucy, Snafu, Graham Bonnet, Frankie Miller, Chris Farlowe, Roger Chapman, Moody Marsden Band and Company of Snakes.

Neil Murray was also an original member of Whitesnake, playing on 8 albums and many tours, and is one of the most experienced bass guitarists in rock, recording and touring with bands and musicians such as Brian May, Black Sabbath, Gary Moore, Company of Snakes and Peter Green just to mention a few. He also is in the band for the hit musical We Will Rock You.

Stefan Bergrren (vocals) was the awesome voice of Company of Snakes and Snakes in Paradise during the late 90s. Stefan has been compared with iconic vocalists such as Paul Rogers.

Jimmy Copley (drums) is a fantastically powerful and funky drummer who is best known for touring and recording with artists such as Paul Rodgers, Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan and Jeff Beck. In the words of Bernie, "Jimmy drives the band like no other drummer since Cozy Powell or Ian Paice. He is exceptional."

Mark Stanway is the keyboard backbone to long established prog-rockers, Magnum and during the 1980's he regularly topped 'best keyboardist' polls, coming third to the likes of Jon Lord and Don Airey. Listen to M3 live with your eyes closed and you would be forgiven for believing you were listening to Jon Lord and Ian Paice on stage with the M3 boys! M3 will also be promoting a forthcoming live DVD recorded in the summer of 2004, featuring both Stefan and Doogie White (ex-Rainbow singer) on vocals. This an an existing live album will be available from the bands website.

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Classic 8 Piece Soul Band

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Time to dance the night away with the band who make every gig a party night! Those that have followed the band will know that the Rufus Stone Soul Band, based in their home town of Southampton, has been around in many guises since their start in late 1984. After all this time you would expect that some of the sparkle would have gone, not a bit. They still have the same distinctive sound, which ensures that they get the maximum involvement from their audience.

Over the years they have built a loyal following and it is this support that has kept the band not only on the road but still as soulful as when they started. The music is authentic soul with selections from The Blues Brothers and The Commitments, but the bulk of the set comes from the soul greats such as Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex and many others.

During their time together there have been a number of highlights that include support to some of the top soul artists like Jimmy Ruffin, Edwin Starr, Curtis Mayfield, Geno Washington, Ben E King, and Gloria Gaynor.

The return of this great band - come up and see them - make them smile!

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Make me smile (come up and see me), reached number one in 1975 in the UK and many European countries and is regularly voted among the top singles in the history of the charts, which covers six decades of releases.

The Performing Rights Society has confirmed it one of the most played records in British broadcasting.  The song has been covered more than 100 times in seven languages and has been featured in several movies including The Full Monty (whose soundtrack album went triple platinum in the UK, and platinum in the USA and Australia), Velvet Goldmine, Best and Saving Grace. The song has also been used on more than twenty TV and radio advertising campaigns around the world.

Pink Floyd Tribute

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Perfect Alibi play perfect Pink Floyd! With a psychedelic light show. Perfect Alibi aim to give the audience not only authentic reproductions of the music they love, but also a show with sophisticated lighting and pyrotechnics, filling theatres and clubs wherever. With an ongoing desire to better each and every show they have become the definitive tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. There is no dark side... Read Review of Perfect Alibi @ The Brook ::

"The very image of the modern, haunted romantic - A fabulously talented musician and singer." - Metro

Seth was shortlisted for the mercury music prize in 2005,dont miss this chance to see a charismatic and talented performer.

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Lakeman is a dynamic young Devon musician and one of the fastest-rising stars on the folk roots scene. He is a charismatic songwriter and performer of depth, energy and skill.

'Kitty Jay', the latest release from this dazzling fiddle player, singer/songwriter and guitarist was written and inspired by the stories and legends of Seth's birthplace and home of Dartmoor and launched in front of an audience made up of inmates at Dartmoor Prison. 'Kitty Jay' was shortlisted for the prestigious Nationwide Mercury Music Prize 2005.

Lakeman was also nominated for two awards at the 2005 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - Best Newcomer (Horizon Award) and Best Original Song (for the Kitty Jay title track).

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Exceptional Mod Band

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"The best sixties covers band in the world" with a massive tribute to...

"The Who" and nobody plays it better than this band says time out !!! "Small Faces" "The Kinks" "The Yardbirds" "Desmond Dekker" "Spencer Davis" "The Animals" and many more. Up to 2 hours of devastating energy and fun. A truly brilliant unforgettable nights entertainment. Fresh from last years headlining at the isle of wight scooter rally and the small faces convention and Butlins sixties weekenders plus countless gigs the band are eager to meet and play to as many like minded fans of the greatest era of music and bands of the sixties and all heard in one night.

Guitarist Steve Byrd started as a young 18 year old protege in Zzebra in the mid seventies before joining Gillan, Holly Johnstone and Kim Wilde. Still one of the top session guitarists in this country/

Bass guitarist Steve Barnacle has played in Rick Wakemans band, Spear Of Destiny, Visage, Tina Turner, Pete Townsend used him on Face To Face, Fish and probably the biggest band so far apart from Rod Stewart.....Queen in New York at the rock n roll hall of fame depping for John Deacon

Drums Johnny Marter actually met Jimi Hendrix as a very young lad in a band signed to Chas Chandler before joining and having big success with Mr Big, then Voyager, Micky Moody, a spell with Marillion and then tours with Fish and is the resident Sas Band drummer

Keyboards Mickey Simmonds another child virtuoso joined Mike Oldfield's band for almost 10 years, and then successful tours with Joan Armourtrading, Paul Young's band, Camel and most recently md for the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

Vocals Johnny Warman started the mods 5 years ago to pay homage to the music he grew up through and what turned him onto being a musician. Johnny has worked with Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Asia, Cheap Trick, House Of Lords, Humble Pie and has had a very successful solo career making 4 albums. 

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Mick Slacker & Co's tounge in cheek tribute act just gets better and better.

The BOG ROLLING STONES have earned a reputation as one of the most authentic sounding tribute acts around. Satisfaction's always guaranteed when these long haired boys come home to the Brook!

Their tongue in cheek humour, wigs, stripy trousers and boundless energy make them an act not to be missed. The question is.....would you let your daughter go???

The Brook becomes The Cavern for another night of early Beatles - this time with Santa hats!

Christmas Eve opening Hours are 8.00pm till 12.am - book ya cabs!

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"...Cover bands are big business these days, but this quartet are clearly a cut above most with suits, mop-tops and jerking stage manoeuvres all in place as they blast out 'From Me To You', 'Roll Over Beethoven' and 'Please, Please Me' with note-perfect aplomb."

The Daily Telegraph.

There seems to be two different methods employed by tribute bands in copying their heroes. One is to immerse themselves totally in character, become the band. The other is to still do this, but do it with tongue very much in cheek. So how to interpret the greatest pop group of all time? The Silver Beatles go for option B, not taking themselves too seriously and this approach definitely works for them. They indulge in banter among themselves and with the crowd, making the most out of the fact that every Beatle is instantly recognisable. The first half of the gig is the young Beatles, suits and mop tops, covering all the early hits; 'Saw her standing there, Can't buy me love' among others before finishing on 'Twist and Shout'. Then it's a quick break and costume change where they miraculously transform into the older, hippie era Beatles; the period where they wrote some of their finest songs. Just point non-believers to songs like 'In my life' and 'Let it be' which show, more so than the early years, why the Beatles are still held in such esteem. Not that anyone here needed convincing. The 500 plus crowd, arms held aloft, nah-nah-nah-ing during the encore of 'Hey Jude'. Nope, no non-believers were present.

Review by Thomas Christie

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