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One of the best live shows that you will ever see!

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Outrageous Americans famous for their live shows

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Interview by Peter Ashton FEE WAYBILL is alive and well and living in Los Angeles. I caught up with the manic Tubes frontman by phone to talk about the highs and lows of life on the road with The Tubes, the rock world's most controversial and theatrical band during the 70s and 80s, his songwriting and acting careers, and his forthcoming British tour with The Tubes.

I started by suggesting that The Tubes never actually made any money in their heyday between 1975. and 1986. "We made shit loads of money," said Fee good-humouredly, "it's just that we spent it all! We were just enjoying ourselves - we'd go out on tour and make $4 million, then find the tour had cost $5m. We were putting on a show; at one time we had 28 or 30 people on the road with the seven band members - seven dancers, a choreographer, a pyrotechnics guy, a backdrop technician - it just got bigger and bigger. But we didn't care, we were having a good time. Finally it just came to a crashing end - we released the album "Love Bomb" - a disaster record - and came back off the road with just our dicks in our hand! Our record company dropped us and it was time to call it a day."

Fee relocated from San Francisco to Los Angeles - "I had to get out of town fast, man," is how he puts it - apparently the rest of The Tubes were not too happy about his walking out on them. Once established in Los Angeles, Fee started another career as a songwriter. He began collaborating with Canadian singer Richard Marx who was married to former Tubes dancer Cynthia Rhodes, with considerable success. Richard Marx also co-wrote and performed on Fee's second solo album, "Don't Be Scared Of These Hands" in 1996. Fee went on to write for other performers and even enjoyed an entry in the US country charts not too long ago with Richard Marx on "Last One Standing." But the charismatic Mr Waybill also had other irons in the fire. He had already made his acting debut playing a rock singer in "Xanadu" in 1980 and in "Ladies & Gentlemen,The Fabulous Stains" in 1981. Returning to the screen in a cameo role in "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" in 1989, and also appearing in three more films as a singer it looked like a movie career beckoned. It didn't but a stage acting career did. "I seemed to get psycho parts mainly," laughed Fee, "I played in John Godber's "Bouncers" at La Lamarada Theatre in Orange County, and back in 1999 I played Frank 'N' Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show" at The Barn Theatre in Michigan, the oldest for-profit theatre in the USA. That was great - it was so much fun playing for a bunch of blue-haired old ladies! It's a really waspy community, very prejudiced, and it was great to see the looks on their faces."

The Tubes eventually got back together in 1997 and their spectacular rock burlesque act has been welcomed back all over the world. Old favourites like "White Punks On Dope" and "Mondo Bondage" are as popular as ever, and the band have started writing new material for a new album. "We're producing it ourselves and It's nice to be able to take our time over it - we never got to do that before," says Fee.

When not working in his roles as songwriter, frontman for The Tubes and stage actor, Fee relaxes by playing polo. "I was brought up with horses in Nebraska," said Fee, "and my brother got me into playing polo some years ago after I quit playing softball. I've got two polo ponies, but I don't play too aggressively, I love my ponies too much. But I have been hurt severely several times. One time I was flipped and pinched a nerve in my neck - I was completely fucked for about two months!"

Before signing the interview Fee was patient enough to answer a question that had been on my mind for years - where did the name Fee Waybill come from? "Waybill is my real surname," he explained (a website I visited had said his surname was Waldo) "and Fee is a nickname. When I first started singing with The Tubes one of the guys saw a photo of the King of Fiji on the front of a National Geographic Magazine and thought I looked like him. So all the guys started calling me Fiji and it eventually got shortened to Fee. Waybill, in fact has UK connections - my father's forebears came from Brighton in Sussex, and I think Waybill is a seafaring name, a waybill is a receipt for a cargo, so Fee and Waybill seemed to go together." Preview by Peter Ashton

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The Most Dangerous Tribute Band In The World!

Postponed until spring - The singer has been involved in a car accident. We believe that he is ok, but will be unable to perform until the new year. please phone for a refund. 023 8055 5366. If you bought your tickets online - you will be refunded automatically.

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Passionate Spiritual Singer Songwriter

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"WELSH SPRINGSTEEN" RETURNS TO THE BROOK

One of acoustic music's most arresting artists, the Welsh singer songwriter has been in demand on both sides of the Atlantic for over two decades, notching up a string of top 50 hits (including Dolphins Make Me Cry and Please Sir), touring with the likes of Art Garfunkel and Jools Holland and winning fans everywhere with his uncanny fusion of material –feisty, pull no punches big issue numbers alongside stripped bare love songs.

Voted Best Male Artist at the 2004 BBC Welsh Music Awards and often dubbed "the Welsh Springsteen" he's a mean guitar player with one of the most powerful voices on the circuit crafting songs with, as Bob Harris put it, "outstanding lyrical intelligence".

On a UK tour showcasing his eagerly awaited new studio album Vegas he will unveil a slew of edgy new songs. But whether it's a vignette of glitzy, gambling Las Vegas or the valleys of his native Wales, a political or a personal song, you can be sure they'll all be expertly executed in a roller coaster performance of true light and shade…and a touch of wry humour thrown in for good measure.

Always charming, sometimes alarming, Martyn Joseph is a unique songwriter who digs deep and delivers an ultimate, life affirming message. One of the most unusual and compelling performers you are likely to encounter.

"Somewhere between Chris Rea and Mark Knopfler, with touches of Springsteen grit" – Q Magazine

"A depth, resonance and emotional punch which belies comparison" – Q magazine.

"One of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today" –Tom Robinson, BBC 6

Reggae Legends Hit Southampton

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Two towering figures in the history of reggae play this unique double bill to celebrate Ariwa records 25th anniversary. Regarded with awe throughout the music world, Lee 'Scratch' Perry holds status as one of the most enduring and original reggae producers and artists of all time. From his early days in the 1960's as a singer and engineer for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One in Kingston, through his production of the seminal Wailers' classics, African Herbsman and Soul Revolution, Perry's innovative style marks him as one of reggae's original treasures. His on the edge creative genius remains evident in his own solo albums of the 1970s and through his steady stream of mind-boggling releases of the 1980s. One of reggae's undisputed pioneers, Lee 'the Upsetter' Perry has worked with almost everyone from The Heptones to The Skatalites to The Clash. Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of Bob Marley to Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer with the Barnet Brothers (Carley and 'Familyman' who had been the heart of the Perry's group, The Upsetters) and thus the forming of the Bob Marley and the Wailers. After his own studio, Black Ark, burned to the ground in the late 1970's, Perry laid low for a while, only to resurface with a vengeance in England in the mid-1980s. He went back into the studio with a variety of partners, from Adrian Sherwood to Terence Trent D'Arby. Lee Perry has collaborated with Mad Professor since 1983 and has recorded a number of released and un-released albums. Lee has embarked on many tours with Mad Professor & The Robotiks. They have played all over Europe, Japan, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Argentina, Mexico. Perry is perhaps the only 70 year old that can dance on one leg for one hour straight! Do you have iTunes?

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The Mad Professor

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Spike Edney And Friends

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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.

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Eclectic Method

Eclectic Method ::

The Guys that do the MTV Ash Up. Fully Live Visual Show. "We're not VJs, Mix DVD. Em

"When people look back at people like Eclectic Method they'll be like the Grandmaster Flash's and Grand Wizard Theodore's of the future - this is really the old school of using video in clubs" - DJ Yoda

"Bastard pop video darlings... rather splendid..." - DJ Magazine

"The perfect act to warm up and get the crowd going because the relentless danceability of what they're doing really warms people up" - Matt Black (Coldcut/Ninjatune)

"Wicked Stuff." - Norman Jay MBE

"Looks really exciting. I like it gritty and grimy."- Rob Da Bank (Radio 1/Sunday Best)

"Doing it... fresh... original..." - Gilles Peterson

"Like 2ManyDJs, but with music videos." - Time Out

"tying up the visuals with the audio. that is the future. two words... eclectic. method.." - Eddy Temple-Morris (Xfm/MTV)

"It's like watching a DJ mix videos instead of tunes" - Strictly Kev (DJ Food/Ninjatune)

Veba

Veba is a singer from Old Trafford in Manchester, UK. She has lent her soulful vocals to a number of tracks on the Grand Central Records independent record label, primarily on Rae & Christian's albums and Mark Rae's solo albums, but she has also appeared on releases by Only Child, Tony D, Fingathing and J-Walk.

In 2005, a compilation of all of her Grand Central performances was released entitled Veba Vs Grand Central. (Wikipedia ::)

Kid Carpet

Kid Carpet ::

Kid Carpet releases the third and final single from his much praised 'Ideas And Oh Dears' album.  Kid Carpet has been responsible for some noteworthy firsts in the history of rock, his first single was the first to feature a solo from a Furby, this single is the first to tackle the weighty issue of thinking it will rain so going out wearing a coat only to have to carry it around all day in a carrier bag when the sun comes out. His brand new video makes this point in style with an sexy synchronised dance routine, see it here.

The Kid has had an eventful summer, being for many the surprise hit of some of the festivals. His sets in the Lost Vagueness field at Glastonbury, at V and Bestival particularly stick out. Carpet has continued his busy live schedule recently supporting the likes of Art Brut and The Go Team. He will continue on the road to the end of the year with his biggest tour to date through November/December. He supports Acoustic Ladyland at ULU on 11th November with an exclusive DJ set at the Tired And Lonesome Records party at Old Blue Last on November 12th before starting the tour in earnest on 15th at Glasgow King Tuts.

Carrier Bag will come with some exclusive b-sides. The single comes with a new track 'How To Turn Down Work' along with a club banger remix of 'Carrier Bag' called 'Party Bag'. It sounds like a warehouse party in Pontefract. There is also the first 2 instalments of the Kid Carpet pop quiz. The Kid has recorded miniature versions of some of his favourite pop and metal tunes in his own inimitable style on toy instruments that cost about £2. The first two instalments are included here as b-sides with further tracks to be made available on his website. The winner of the competition will win 'a crap prize'.

Carrier Bag is released November 14th on Tired And Lonesome. Kid Carpet will be touring in Novembe/December.

Part Time Heroes (DJ Set) (Bah - No Dylan!)

Part Time Heroes ::

Giles Peterson Hot Tip! " They come across as a kind of jazzier Zero 7... ...feelin that... ... highly rate them, watch out for them." Giles Peterson - Radio One

The Part Time Heroes are two undisclosed young musicians currently residing in the leafy suburbs of Southampton. Although their names are not known to the masses, their music soon will be, as this part-time shop assistant and part-time sandwich deliveryman, plan to convert their part-time music careers into full-time employment.

Both heroes have a deep history in a variety of genres, sharing influences from Miles Davis to Bob Marley to The Clash, and both now share the same landlord. For various reasons the duo found themselves sharing a flat together at the turn of 2005 and after many late night conversations, lengthy musical debates and story-telling sessions, the duo that had now become good friends decided it was only right to combine their two studios. The short move from each other's respected bedrooms to the 'the lounge' took place and a new production partnership was born. It was quick, natural and 'felt right' and the next ten months have taken them to the brink of breaking through.

Having drawn comparisons to Portishead, St.Germain and even Groove Armada, there is no question that the Heroes debut album (in progress) is an exciting, eclectic and fresh journey over different tempos, incorporating live instrumentation, deep jazz roots and organic soul nourishing goodness. April 2005 saw the duo invite a selection of close friends/local accomplished musicians to their front room to bring that 'live' touch to their recordings. Live drums, flute, keys, double bass and horn section were thrown into the mix and over the coming months vocalists including new-comers Jono McCleery, Lucy Kitchen, Nate James and Laura Vane would drop by to indulge in late night song writing sessions and recording.

Having held their music down, working away juggling day job's, they've manage to contribute music to an recent MTV advert plus remixing the likes of MJ Cole, Yungun, Mosaic and Instrumental (Big Chill Recordings). The Double award winning 'BBC Jazz Artist of The Year 2005' Liane Carroll has also contributed her jaw dropping vocals to their album and Radio 1's worldwide tastemaker Giles Peterson who's supported them on his show, recently described them as a 'Jazzier Zero 7' and went on to say 'I highly rate them, watch out for them'. With eclectic DJ sets and an exciting live show 'ready to go', things are looking up for our part-time shop boy and sandwich deliveryman. If the hype's anything to go by ? then maybe their days of BLT's and cheese and tomato rolls could be numbered. All I know is after hearing their music and meeting them in person these Heroes 'won't stop till their work is done'.

Gojira

Live breakbeat, D&B, Dub, Electropop 7 piece band, featuring Dex, Synths, Visuals & Live Musicianship NOT TO BE MISSED!!!

The ever popular former Squeeze man returns to the Brook with his band

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As you will know, Glenn Tilbrook is an exceptional song writer and musician who shot to world fame with one of the best bands to come out of Britain, Squeeze.

Tilbrook shows have the feel of a big rock concert. Enjoy a terrific atmosphere, great crowd, a few pints and lots of good humour. He is  highly entertaining and crams loads of songs into the set including Squeeze classics and yes, he may sing your song, if you ask him.

Glenn has been singing, playing and writing songs for many years.  Squeeze have recorded 13 albums to date and many, many singles - most of which have been hits of some kind: some very big, some very small. More than this, however, Glenn Tilbrook and Squeeze have become synonymous with a particularly London oriented style of high quality pop song that bears comparison with the classic songs of Ray Davies and The Kinks - not to mention more recent contenders such as Blur and Supergrass. 

The first hit single, "Take Me I'm Yours", came in 1978 and was followed by a steady stream of hits, many of which have passed into the canon of pop folklore and will surely be sung in pub singalongs as long as pub singalongs exist. Outside of Squeeze, Glenn has played and sung on records by Elvis Costello and Aimee Mann and on Mark Knopfler's solo album.  Songs he has co-written with Chris Difford have been covered by the likes of Sting, Joe Cocker and Grandmaster Flash.

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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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Totally authentic tribute to Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy

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The world's No.1 Thin Lizzy tribute band

Premier tribute act Limehouse Lizzy present a stirring tribute to Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy, and are currently riding the wave of a Thin Lizzy renaissance. 2006 saw them complete their 'Dedication' tour, a celebration of some of the finest songs in rock history. The tour was a massive success, and culminated in the band being featured in a BBC2 documentary.

The Limehouse Lizzy concert footage and interviews will be screened nationally as part of the new Arena television series in 2007. Also, watch the band's websites www.limehouselizzy.com and www.myspace.com/limehouselizzy, as preview footage from the programme will be added in the coming months…

Due to overwhelming demand, the band are returning in 2008, complete with their magnificent mirrored backdrop, police lights, and full pyrotechnic display. Expect Whisky in the Jar, Parisienne Walkways, The Boys are Back in Town, and many more of Phil Lynott's genre-defying hits, alongside some of his cult album tracks and solo material.

This is the band that prompted Loaded to write "LIMEHOUSE LIZZY - THE BEST TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD", and the Mirror have declared them "GIG OF THE WEEK".

QUOTES

"PHIL WOULD HAVE APPROVED"
SCOTT GORHAM (THIN LIZZY GUITARIST)

"GOD, HOW DO YOU FOLLOW THAT?"
PHILOMENA LYNOTT (PHIL LYNOTT'S MOTHER)

"LIMEHOUSE LIZZY - THE BEST TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD"
LOADED MAGAZINE

"THIS ACT LOOKS LIKE ONE THAT WILL LAST A LONG TIME"
NEWS OF THE WORLD

"LIMEHOUSE DO EXACTLY WHAT'S REQUIRED OF THEM...THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE IS PRETTY WELL FLAWLESS...ARE YOU READY? BLOODY RIGHT!"
MAKING MUSIC MAGAZINE

"ELLIS HAS NOW PERFECTED HIS ACT SO MUCH, PHIL'S MOTHER WAS REPORTED DEEPLY SHOCKED BY THE RESEMBLANCE...IF THE NEW BIOPIC GOES AHEAD, HE MUST SURELY BE IN THE RUNNING"
THE MIRROR

"THIS IS SIMPLY THE BEST TRIBUTE BAND I HAVE EVER SEEN."
LIVEWIRE

"THE UK's NUMBER ONE THIN LIZZY TRIBUTE BAND"
VOX MAGAZINE

"ELLIS'S VOICE IS VERY CLOSE TO LYNOTT'S, SHORT OF A TIME MACHINE, THEY'RE THE BEST WAY TO HEAR JAILBREAK"
MOJO MAGAZINE
 
NOTABLE EVENTS

*FEATURES IN "VOX", "LOADED" & "MOJO" MAGAZINES

*VOTED 3RD BEST TRIBUTE (NEWS OF THE WORLD) AND DAILY MIRROR 'GIG OF THE WEEK'

*4 "VIBE FOR PHILO" APPEARANCES, INCLUDING ONE HEADLINE

*10TH ANNIVERSARY LYNOTT COMMEMORATION (THE POINT, DUBLIN) WITH THIN LIZZY, BROADCAST BY MTV

*INTERNATIONAL TOURS AND ALBUM WITH ORIGINAL LIZZY MEMBER BRIAN ROBERTSON

* APPEARANCES ON ARENA (BBC), "PEBBLE MILL" (BBC), "SHAMROCK" (LIVE TV),
"INSIDE TRACK" (BBC) AND THE LORRAINE KELLY SHOW (TALK RADIO)

*ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE ONLY TWO LYNOTT BIOGRAPHIES; "THE ROCKER" BY MARK PUTTERFORD AND "MY BOY" BY PHILOMENA LYNOTT

* FAN BASE OF OVER 10,000 REGISTERED AS FAR AS THE U.S.A., JAPAN, THE MIDDLE EAST AND EUROPE

Peter Gabriel period of Genesis performed with excellence

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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 brook becomes The Cavern for another night of early Beatles

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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

Mick Slacker & Co capture the excitement of the Rolling Stones at their peak

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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 South's Finest SKA Band

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"The most entertaining and exciting Queen tribute band"

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The Queens perform a show packed with the hits,  anthems and live favourites from the world's most majestic rock 'n' roll band.  With great attention to detail, they bring you the look, sound, raw energy and  showmanship of Queens' most memorable live gigs, faithfully recreating  highlights of their Live Killers Tour '79, Montreal '81, Milton Keynes Bowl  '82 and Wembley '86.

The band have rocked many large audiences, from  hardcore Queen fans at the Official International Queen Fan Club Convention,  to a 6,000 strong crowd at Cowes week. With an energetic stageshow and  outrageous costume changes, The Queens are the closest you'll get to  experiencing Queen perform live.

"They were very impressive, great  sound and show!" Jackie Smith, Official International Queen Fan Club  Convention.

The show includes such classics as Fat Bottomed Girls,  Killer Queen, Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, We are the  Champions and many more.

Party the year away with this 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.