The REAL THING - BRITAIN'S NO 1 SOUL BAND - CELEBRATING 37 YEARS TOGETHER.
The Real Thing three original vocalists, Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith, who had 3 million selling hit singles in the 70s and remixed to become hits again in the 80's:
- "You To Me Are Everything"
- "Can't Get By Without You"
- "Feel The Force"
plus other top ten successes, such as
- "You'll Never Know What You're Missing"
- "Whenever You Want My Love".
With The Real Thing 5 piece band their performance includes all their top ten hits, plus a medley of classics from the seventies:
- "Ladies Night"
- "Celebration"
- "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"
The Real Thing are also available for playback dates meaning the 3 vocalists sing live but the music is on backing tracks.
There is a massive resurgence of MOD culture in the UK.
This in-vogue show features MOD ALL STAR BAND playing classic 60's hits from the Mod era This goes hand in hand with the sound of Northern Soul which emerged from legendary venues such as The Wigan Casino & Manchester's Twisted Wheel.
STEVE ELLIS the lead singer from hit recording group LOVE AFFAIR with No 1 hits such as:
- "Everlasting Love"
- "Rainbow Valley"
- "Bringing On Back The Good Times"
CHRIS FARLOWE with his No 1 hit
- "Out Of Time"
- & the original version of "Handbags & Gladrags"
or CLIFF BENNETT with his hits
- "Got To Get You Into My Life"
- "One Way Love"
Northern soul legend LORRAINE SILVER recorded "Lost Summer Love" when she was 13 years old in 1965. It became iconic at the legendary Wigan Casino in the 70's without her knowledge. It is still a massive record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene and is featured on numerous compilations.
Find out more of her fantastic story at www.lorrainesilver.com
Having completed a very successful 52 date grand reunion tour with Dave, Chas is now available in his own right presenting his brand new show:
"An Evening with CHAS HODGES and his Band"
One half of 'CHAS & DAVE' with Chas's son Nik on drums and Darren Juniper on bass. They bring their own sound & electric piano.
The show features all the CHAS & DAVE hits including:
- "Rabbit"
- "Gertcha"
- "Margate"
- "Sideboard Song"
- "Ain't No Pleasing You"
- "London Girls"
- "Snooker Loopy"
in a fantastic one hour show.
MOTOWN & SOUL SPECIAL
THE TEAM
Featuring ANGELO STARR
Keeping the legend that was EDWIN STARR and his music alive are his original 7 peice band THE TEAM which now features Edwin's brother and original guitarist ANGELO STARR as lead vocalist. He worked alongside Edwin throughout his career.
Angelo is a distinguised musician in his own right as he is also employed by LEMAR as his MD.
A High Energy show in which THE EDWIN STARR BAND perform all the EDWIN STARR hits:
- "WAR"
- "25 MILES"
- "SOS STOP HER ON SIGHT"
- "HAPPY RADIO"
- "EYE TO EYE CONTACT"
plus other classic "MOTOWN & SOUL covers such as:
- "MY GIRL"
- "HIGHER & HIGHER"
If its a MOTOWN & SOUL night your looking for there can be no better band to book then THE EDWIN STARR BAND.
They have also supported Jools Holland on outdoor festivals at his request.
ANGELO STARR is also available for solo dates on playback, weddings, barmitzvahs etc
Voted No.1 Rock 'n' Roll Show by U.K. Rock Magazine. If you love rock-n-roll, this is a show not to be missed.
All the greatest musical stars of the 50's and 60's come amazingly alive in this spectacular, vibrant, action packed, non-stop, live, rockin' show.
Re-live the best loved hits by some of the greatest artistes of the Rock 'n' Roll era including;
- "Eddie Cochran"
- "Buddy Holly"
- "Brenda Lee"
- "Chuck Berry"
- "Duane Eddy".
- "Bill Haley".
- "Connie Francis".
- "Johnny & The Hurricanes".
Enjoy top class tributes performed from the heart by high quality vocalists and musicians, including the legendary Chris 'Fender' Black.