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The Brook, 466 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 3SD
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August 2008Tickets On Sale When Price is Shown |
Sat 2nd Aug |
The Electric Light Orchestra ExperienceWelcome return to The Brook for this ELO Sound-a-like
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Back in the 70's and 80's Jeff Lynne and the band gave us some of the best songs ever to be recorded onto vinyl.. Mr Blue Sky, Sweet Talking Woman, Turn To Stone, Evil Woman, All Over The World, Twilight, Tightrope, Showdown, Confusion, Don't Bring Me Down and so on... are all re created with the emphasis on attention to detail. The band consists of: Andy Brown - ELO Fan, Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Andy has had a successful solo career and has always wanted to sing in a band covering the magic of ELO. Andy captures the voice of Jeff Lynne to give that authentic ELO sound When the chance came he did not need to be asked twice! a fabulous Jeff Lynne sound-a-like Andy strives to get the essence of ELO in his vocals. Andy Piper - ELO Fan, Keyboards, Special Effects, Vocals Andy is 'Mr Music' capturing the true sound of ELO. a truly fabulous musician with a track record to show for it, touring the UK and Europe working in the studio and out on stage Andy has what it takes to deliver every time! Andy gives full attention to detail for every song and has studied the different aspects that Jeff Lynne put into each track. Pete Allison - ELO Fan, Bass Guitar, Vocals Pete has toured extensively across the UK and Europe and done a stint in the States. Working in studio and live on stage comes naturally to Pete and is regarded as one of the best high voices in the biz. Pete's loves the quality of the ELO sound and makes sure the band stay true to the original Dave Wilkinson - ELO Fan, Lead Guitar, Vocals Dave is a true professional and gives a million percent every time. He has also toured the UK and Europe and has been a studio session player in his very successful career to date. A great vocalist and superb guitarist, Dave is Mr Detail! Live music is where it's at for Dave. He believes that you cannot beat giving it your all on stage. Tony Lawson - ELO Fan, Drums and percussion Tony is a tremendous drummer who compliments the rest of the band with his attention to detail. A true professional who has plied his trade all over the world Tony brings that solid backbone that every band dreams of! The amount of percussion in the ELO songs is massive and Tony ensures it's all there in the right place. All the lads are first and foremost ELO fans and as such want to do justice to a really wonderful band who were way ahead of their time in many respects. Rockaria's commitment to all fans of ELO and fans of music in general is that this show will take you to a place where music is king and respect to ELO is guaranteed! |
A group of experienced guys have come together to re-create the fabulous sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra. | top :: |
Fri 1st Aug |
Bog Rolling Stones The music of the Stones washed down with a few beers. Can't get no satisfaction? Some folk are never happy.
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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??? |
Mick Slacker & Co's tounge in cheek tribute act just gets better and better. | top :: |
Fri 8th Aug |
The Brook presents the full electric Quadrophenia ShowTimebomb - "25 years since Quadraphenia"Great new band risen from the ashes of 2-Tonic
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It is almost 30 years since the cult film Quadrophenia came to British Cinema's and captured the imagination of a generation. To celebrate, the first full live electric Quadrophenia Show is premiering at the Brook. Time-Bomb are a talented band that formed out of the ashes of the south's premier Ska band 2 Tonic in early 2006. Now a five piece, they have gained a reputation for no hold barred power in their music. This is the south's first ever full electric Quadrophenia show, a night not to miss. Come in your Mod (or Rocker) gear and best 'Acer' Mod and 'Acer' Mod'ett get a special Quadrophenia prize. SHOW PROGRAMME8.30 - 9.15 Top DJ, DJ Hammy's Supersonic set 9.15 - 10.15 TIME-BOMB ska and MOD set 10.15 - 10.45 DJ Hammy's Northern Soul set + Quadrophenia Video Show 10.45 - 12.00 QUADROPHENIA SHOW plus moving light show and special projection effects 12.00 - 1.00 DJ Hammey's Supersonic set |
THE BROOK in conjunction with the TIME-BOMB present the first ever full electric QUADROPHENIA Show. 
The evening will feature full electric live performances of the music from the film QUADROPHENIA and other classics from THE WHO performed by the Southampton base band TIME-BOMB. The show will also include a full moving light show, Quadrophenia video and still projection show. Other top attractions are a top Northern Soul DJ, spinning classic British Soul from the 60's and kicking off with the night will be the classic mod and ska set from Time Bomb.| top :: |
Sat 9th Aug |
Green-ish Day + Three Times Over + Forgotten HeroesSells Out Every Single Time - Buy 'em Now!Excellent Tribute to Green Day Return |
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Green-ish Day, Europe's Ultimate tribute to the US punk legends Green Day, return to the Brook for another night of punk rock shennanigans! As well as cramming in all the most recent Green Day singles and all the classics from their phenomenal career, the guys will be including some 'never played before' material and some of the awesome 'on-stage antics' that all us Green-Ish Day fans have grown to love! A show that should not be missed!!| top :: |
Fri 15th Aug |
The Queens"The most entertaining and exciting Queen tribute band"
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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. |
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.| top :: |
Sat 16th Aug |
Rufus StoneHugely respected Southampton soulsters. Eight-piece band who live and breathe soul. |
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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. |
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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. | top :: |
Fri 22nd Aug |
Atomic BlondieBlondie Tribute debut's The Brook |
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Celebrating over 30 years of Blondie, and their induction into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, do not miss this explosive tribute!! No other female fronted band has ever beaten Blondie with their string of hits and run of success! Blondie emerged as the great pop icons of the late '70s new wave punk scene by defying easy categorisation. They scored their first major hits with reggae, rock/disco and hip-hop songs. They wrote great rock hooks and brilliant ironic lyrics. They had the hippest clothes and the coolest hair – blonde bombshell Debbie went from the pages of Punk magazine to being on the cover of just about every mainstream publication on the news stands! 2008 was the 30th Anniversary of the Fantastic Album, Parallel Lines and saw Blondie performing a World Tour including major UK Sold Out dates. Cardiff based Atomic Blondie, now also hotly tipped as one of the UK's leading Blondie Tribute bands, have performed all over the UK and Europe and has also had the pleasure of featuring on tour with the legendary 'SLADE' and 'ROY WOOD' on a regular basis, plus performances with 'SHOWADDYWADDY'!! Plus recently with Dr & The Medics and Bad Manners! Our 'Debz' has also had the pleasure of performing for top musician and member of 'Yes' RICK WAKEMAN plus an event for the cast of BBC 1's Eastenders. You do not want to miss this tribute! The show features all the classic hits including; Heart of Glass, Sunday Girl, Maria, Tide is High, Rapture, Hanging on the Telephone, Denis, Dreaming and many more including recent versions from Blondie's 'Live By Request' TV Show in the USA. A combination of great experienced top-class professional musicians and a stunning experienced professional vocalist! SIR OWEN GEE – KISS FM – "Electric!!!!!!!" Quote from: The Blondie Review (USA) - "I recently visited your Web site and must tell you that I am very impressed with the performances from you and the guys. Your vocals, Deb-style presentation, the music, the arrangements ...... everything, are most impressive and spot-on." TBR You Do No want to leave them Hanging on the Telephone! Call Me! ....on 02380555366 |
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Sat 23rd Aug |
Dire Straits played by "Money For Nothing"A return visit by this fine band - "Make no mistake about it. they are good... very good" The Observer |
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for nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world's premier
rock bands - Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and
musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a "must
see" for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits Fan.
Fronting the band is the brilliant guitarist and Mark Knopfler sound-alike
Aled Williams. Behind him the line-up features top-class and experienced
musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits.
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Fri 29th Aug |
The HamstersJimi Hendrix + ZZ Top Show Live performers of renown. |
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The guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as our premier blues-rock attraction, having performed 4,000 concerts in 21 years. Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they'll be performing 2 sets of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top songs, for which they're also widely regarded as being the UK's leading interpreters. The band's guitarist/singer Slim has a new interview coming up in Guitarist magazine shortly, and the lads are also appearing in a new 3-hour DVD documentary about the Fender Stratocaster titled 'Strat Masters'. Players featured in the film are Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray and Rory Gallagher among others. "They're fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2 "Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (except the real ZZ Top)" – The Times |
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Sat 30th Aug |
Bee Gees FeverYou can tell by the way they use their walk they are the disco kings
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 Since 1999 Bee Gees Fever have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning live tribute to the music of the Brothers Gibb.
From the soulful ballads Too Much Heaven and How Deep Is Your Love through to the high energy disco classics such as Stayin' Alive and Night Fever, the band faithfully recreate the songs that have helped make the Bee Gees musical legends over the last four decades. With a full show of over 2 hours, there is something for everyone from every era of the Bee Gees glittering career, and create a striking visual tribute too as they pay tribute to the 'Saturday Night Fever' image of the late 70's.
Unlike some tribute acts, all the songs are performed totally live, no backing tapes or sequences, just five guys, their voices and their instruments. This gives the show a raw energy which will get even the most reserved feet up on the dancefloor.
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