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January 2009 @ The Brook

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The ultimate party band featuring Jamie Moses (Queen), Spike Edney (Queen), Johnny Marter (Marrilion, SAS Band) & Steve Stroud (Cliff Richard)

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The World Famous Red Sox  have been booked by Paul & Linda Mccartney, The Rolling Stones, Brian May, Tina Turner, The Songwriters Of Distinction, Fender Musical Instruments 50th Anniversary Concert (Wembley), Lotus Software, Fender (Europe) Artist's Showrooms Opening, The British Grand Prix, Peter Green, Rudi Dolezal (Queen/Rolling Stones Video Director), Phil Collins (Wedding in Geneva), Rhys Daniels Bone Marrow Appeal, Microsoft, Graham Gouldman (10CC) and Bob Geldof, and have performed at just about every top party venue, at home and abroad...

COLLECTIVE BAND MEMBERS' CREDITS INCLUDE:

Gary Barlow, Jimmy Barnes, The Beautiful South, Madeline Bell, George Benson, Nuno Bettencourt & Gary Sherone (Extreme), Bon Jovi, The Boomtown Rats, Jack Bruce, Broken English, Buck's Fizz, Eric Burdon, Paul Carrack, Deana Carter, Roger Chapman, (Family), Eric Clapton, John Deacon (Queen), Kiki Dee, George Ducas, Dean Friedman, Fish (Marillion), 5ive, Bob Geldof, Graham Gouldman (10cc), Peter Green, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Haddaway, Justin Hayward, The Hollies, Paul Jones, Chaka Khan, Paul King, Steve Lukather (Toto), Yngwie Malmsteen, The Brian May Band, Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Nail, Olivia Newton-John, Los Pacaminos, Elaine Paige, Mica Paris, Martine Mccutcheon, Cozy Powell, The Pretenders, Queen, Cliff Richard, Lionel Ritchie, Tom Robinson, Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirke (Free), The Rolling Stones, Mike Rutherford & Paul Young (Mike & The Mechanics), The Sas Band, Mark Shaw (Then Jerico), Southside Johnny, Edwin Starr, Shakin' Stevens, Ami Stewart,  Dave Stewart,  Curtis Stigers, Suggs, Swing Out Sister,  Roger Taylor (Queen), Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earthband), Judy Tzuke,  Karl Wallinger (World Party),  Carl Wayne (The Move),  Roy Wood (The Move/Wizard), Paul Young,  Zucchero  And…  Ken Dodd (Honest!).

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Maybe Winehouse is the UK's Number 1 Tribute to the fantastic but maybe a little troubled(!) Amy Winehouse.

Maybe Winehouse has wowed audiences across the UK and Europe at numerous Student Unions, Clubs, Theatres and Festivals with a vibrant set list including all the Amy Winehouse classics with some up tempo ska and soul covers which guarantees a good old singalong and dance.

With a 5 piece backing band consisting of Drums, Keys, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar and Saxophone, this fully live show recreates the distinctive jazzy sounds of an Amy gig with a singer that won't be slurring her words and forgetting the lyrics (too much!). The recreation of Amy's distinctive vocals and mannerisms is exceptional and as you can see by the photo, Rachel Rabin who plays the role has an amazing resemblence to the woman herself.

We hope you enjoy the Maybe Winehouse experience!

If you like AC/DC and haven't checked these guys out yet, then it's about time you sorted it out!  You won't be disappointed.  

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AC/DC is a band whose appeal is huge, widespread through the generations and totally indifferent to musical fashions. Their unique formula of tight riffs and fat rhythm combines dance ability with hard-rocking anthems that flow through the blood of all who have been smitten by their cheeky-but-colossal offerings. If you want to see AC/DC, but your options are limited, then check out DIRTY DC. You will not be disappointed. All the energy and electricity of an AC/DC show along with completely faithful renditions will leave you trembling, with a smile on your face.

DIRTY DC have been playing throughout Britain and parts of Europe since 1998, and have developed the line-up and dynamic stage show that has made their current reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die-hard fanatics, or just people who want a good night out. Every visual detail has been fine-tuned; from drum kit model to footwear, but most importantly, the musical delivery and stage show has an impact that does not fail to impress. DIRTY DC gives real value for money where others seem to fail. Every superlative in the book has been repeatedly used in describing the DIRTY DC show. From "I was totally amazed by your performance", "The best tribute band we have seen for ages, and we've seen a few"," The whole band are amazing, you guys are so good that you look and sound just like the real thing" and from Chris Slade himself (AC/DC drummer from 1989-94) "You have it spot on, excellent, I really enjoyed the gig." The extraordinary passion that AC/DC arouse, and which has ensured they remain one of the biggest, if not the biggest band in rock flows through the DIRTY DC performance and through their audiences. If you really want to rock and can get to a DIRTY DC gig, do not miss the chance.

(Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

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FLEETWOOD BAC are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, and raved about by Peter Green's biographer, the only Mac tribute band to authentically replicate the classic Stevie/Lindsey/Christine/John/Mick 'Rumours' line-up.

The band returned in 2001 with their best line-up yet, and in the last 2 years the response has been amazing. Rave reviews in 'The Stage', The Fireflies and Go Your Own Way (the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites); an endorsement from The Nicks Fix (the official Stevie Nicks website); and ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, including wowing an audience of 10,000 at the H.O.G. festival in St. Tropez, and very successful recent shows in the Cayman Islands. The band has also recently been rated by The Times as one of the U.K.'s leading tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones.

The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that got the seal of approval from 'Big Daddy' Mick, and built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.

Fans include original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who has joined the band several times on stage for great versions of 'Need Your Love So Bad', and Peter Green's official biographer Martin Celmins.

The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the Stevie Nicks/ Lindsey Buckingham/ Christine McVie 'Rumours' era of the band (still the 5th biggest-selling album of all time). It also features several songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie's biggest solo hits, in a theatrical two-hour show, including costume-changes and an acoustic section.

Songs featured include: Dreams, Don't Stop, Go Your Own Way, You Make Loving Fun, Tusk, Gypsy, Everywhere, Oh Well, Rhiannon, Little Lies, Black Magic Woman, Seven Wonders, Say You Love Me, Big Love, Oh Diane, Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, Albatross, Sara, Man Of The World, Hold Me, Green Manalishi and Need Your Love So Bad.

Fleetwood Mac fans are also raving about seeing and hearing favourites like: Gold Dust Woman, The Chain, 2nd Hand News, Silver Springs, I'm So Afraid, Songbird, Sisters Of The Moon, Isn't It Midnight, Leather And Lace, Oh Daddy, Monday Morning, Landslide, I Don't Want To Know, Beautiful Child, Over My Head, Never Going Back Again, World Turning, Blue Letter, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You, Eyes Of The World etc.

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"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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Seth Lakeman, widely regarded as the UK's foremost folk singer songwriter, has announced a short run of UK tour dates in December. Seth will be playing tracks from his previous studio albums plus some brand new songs from his next album scheduled for release in the Autumn. Expect a captivating, energetic and undeniably compelling live show from award-winning Seth Lakeman and his superbly talented band as they play just nine UK cities on this tour.

Having come to wider public attention following his Mercury nominated Kitty Jay album in 2005, when Seth brought folk music to a new, younger audience, he has been widely credited with breaking down perceptions and barriers often associated with folk music and its acceptance (or lack of it) in the mainstream.

His 2006 album ‘Freedom Fields' has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK alone and helped Seth build on his traditional cult following, finding a whole new audience for his rhythmic, captivating brand of indie-folk song writing. Seth was named Folk Singer of the Year and ‘Freedom Fields' awarded Album Of The Year at the prestigious Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2007 and his 2008 album ‘Poor Man's Heaven' charted at number 8 in the UK on its release and he released the follow-up ‘Hearts & Minds' in 2010.

New Album Out 18th November

"I'm really excited to be able to let you know about my new album "Tales From the Barrel House" which is going to be available to pre-order from this Friday and will be out on the 18 November!

In every way this is a very different project for me but one I really hope you'll love! I've been aching to do something musically like this for some time, to get right back to the basics of Kitty Jay - and beyond. It's also the first release on my own label Honour Oak Records and that's helped me to do what I want and in my own way. I'm grateful for having worked in some of the best-equipped studios and with top producers, but with this record I feel free. I've not had A&R men looking over my shoulder or record bosses influencing me in any way. It's all me, the songs are mine, I played everything you hear on the album and I produced and mixed the record.

Tales from the Barrel House was made in a unique way and so I'm releasing it in my own way too. The album is NOT going to be available from all the usual places; it will only be available from my website via my friends at the Propermusic.com store. The album is going to be a strictly limited deluxe digipak edition, each copy is numbered and I am going to sign the first 1,000 copies sold! In order for everyone to have a chance at getting one of these, the pre-order link for the record will be live on www.sethlakeman.co.uk from 10.00am this Friday 4th November. I'll be emailing you more info about the record, including details about the tracks when it's available to pre-order.

I hope you enjoy listening to the album as much as I enjoyed writing it and recording it"

Seth

Tales From The Barrel House
Pre-order from 10am on Friday 04 November
Album out Friday 18 November

Spike Edney takes time from his busy Queen schedule to bring his All Stars back to town.

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THE SAS BAND - Experience The Ultimate Rock Party

Legendary recording artists, singing their greatest hits and session musicians from the Who's Who of Rock and Pop, join Queen's musical director and keyboard player Spike Edney for a night of fun and explosive music.

In addition to being Queen's Musical Director and keyboard player since 1984, SAS bandleader, Spike Edney has toured and recorded with the living and late legends of our time and has played with some of the world's finest musicians.  It is through this extensive network of close musicians friends, that Spike founded The SAS Band. 

Since The SAS Band's debut, Spike and his band have made television appearances and performed at select private, public and major corporate events around the world. The SAS Band's previous corporate appearances include performances for companies such as Mercedes, Microsoft, Harley Davidson and the Super Yacht Cup, to name a few and as Rod Steward, Paul McCartney, Brian May, Phil Collins and the Stones choose this band to play at their private parties, you can be sure you won't be disappointed!

The artists that have graced the stage with The SAS Band to date are part of an ever-growing collection of some of the world's greatest Rock and Pop performers and have included the likes of Roger Taylor of Queen, Roger Daltrey of The Who, The Sugababes, Roy Wood, Annie Lennox, Josh Groban, Beyonce´, Tony Hadley, Gary Brooker, Paul Rodgers, Madeline Bell (Blue Mink), Graham Gouldman (10cc), Brian May, Leo Sayer, Kiki Dee, Paul Young, Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earth Band), Fish (Marilllion), Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and more recently Amy Winehouse, Queen Latifah, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Gaynor, Cyndi Lauper, Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis, when as Nelson Mandela's 46664's Musical Director, Spike was asked to bring The SAS House Band to back an array of stars for Mandela's 90th and 91st Birthday Concerts in Hyde Park, London and Radio City Music Hall NY.

The musicians Spike uses to back this all-star guests are some of the UK's and USA's most renowned session musicians, who between them have played with a veritable "who's who" of rock & pop performers, from the Stones to Tina Turner, Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, The Who, Eric Clapton, Bowie, George Michael, Radiohead and Robbie Williams, to name a few.

Spike only believes in real music and real singers, so you know you will witness some of the best vocals you'll ever hear.  The SAS Band always guarantees a night of fantastic music, in an electric atmosphere sure to get everyone dancing!

Voted UK's Best Tribute Act by the BBC. About as close to the music of T-Rex as you're likely to get.  Usually sells out so get em early of you want to go. 

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The World's Only Official Live Tribute Band To Marc Bolan & T.Rex

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF MARC BOLAN'S 65TH BIRTHDAY &
COMMEMORATING MARC BOLAN'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY
1977 - 2012

On 16 September 1977 the world lost one of it's most original, flamboyant and charismatic rock'n'roll stars.  Marc Bolan's life was cut short after that fateful early morning car accident which would end his life - he was still only 29 years old.  Although Bolan released many successful singles and albums throughout the 1970s, two songs epitomise Bolan's status as the ‘King of Glam' – ‘Telegram Sam' (which sold 500,000 copies within the first two days of release), and ‘Metal Guru', both of which were included on the iconic album in 1972 called ‘The Slider'.  Later in the year, on 8 September 1972, one of his most memorable and distinctive records that would inspire future generations was also released, entitled ‘Children of the Revolution'.  40 years on, the song has become legendary, along with the name Marc Bolan….

T.Rextasy have now been gigging around the world for 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc's very own T.Rex.  The band are now accepted as the world's only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan's family, estate, original        ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan's catalogue management.  Due to their passion, musical ability, longevity, and attention to detail, they are consistently described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute'.

They have, with their ‘Marc Bolan' doppelganger lead singer/lead guitarist, Danielz, signed with Columbia Records, Madman Records, and Liberation DVD, won the accolade of ‘Best Live Tribute Band in the UK on BBC1, and performed at the original Billy Elliot premiere party, filmed for ‘Arena' on BBC TV.  Over the years they have toured around the world from Europe to Japan and have performed at many Arena venues in the UK (such as Wembley Arena, and Birmingham's NEC). They have played alongside many of the 1970s original contemporaries such as Wizzard, Cockney Rebel, Slade, Sweet, and Ian Hunter, to name a few. In September 2007 they played to 40,000 at the BBC Proms Night at London's Hyde Park, and later headlined their own sell-out concert at the Shepherds Bush Empire with their special guests including Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Gloria Jones (Marc's girlfriend songwriter/singer), and Shakin' Stevens.  

The band have also accepted invitations from ex-members of T.Rex such as Mickey Finn (original percussionist), Marc's son Rolan Bolan, and Bowie/Bolan producer Tony Visconti, to play alongside them in past special anniversary concerts.  Dino Dines (original keyboardist), a long serving member of T.Rex even joined T.Rextasy and remained with them until sadly passing away a few years ago…the list goes on…

Expect T.Rextasy to play all of Bolan's biggest hits, such as ‘Ride a White Swan', ‘Jeepster', ‘Telegram Sam', ‘New York City', ‘Debora', ‘Teenage Dream', ‘Hot Love', ‘20th Century Boy', ‘The Groover', ‘I Love To Boogie', ‘Get It On', and of course ‘Telegram Sam', ‘Metal Guru', and ‘Children of the Revolution'.  The band plays totally live without the aid of any backing tracks, recreating the music, performance and excitement of those heady and outrageous times of glam rock. 

Truly a rock'n'roll concert for all ages - if you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this gig is for you!

T.Rextasy – awarded the accolade of ‘The Best Live Tribute Band in the UK' by BBC1 TV.

 ‘They're the closest you're ever going to get to the real thing'
- Bill Legend (original T.Rex drummer)

‘T.Rextasy are the tribute act who break all the rules by being bloody brilliant.  Danielz is an exact replica of Marc, he's uncanny. 
- The Independent on Sunday

‘Danielz is a curator of Bolan's life, a perfectionist protector of the legacy – T.Rextasy play with a poignant, flamboyant skill.'
- The Observer

"Danielz looks and sounds uncannily like Bolan and has dedicated his life to the man" – The Times

"Danielz is more than a career lookalike.  Here we have a serious guitarist with the animal grace of early Bolan and the clear unequivocal love of the music"
– The Stage

"Danielz just freaks me out!"
– Mickey Finn (original T.Rex percussionist)

Punky Popsters

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Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Manchester in 1975, led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Pete Shelley for nearly their entire existence.

They are commonly regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement and the punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock genres in general. They are primarily remembered for their singles, a string of would-be hits that combined a strong grasp of pop song craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy. These singles were collected on Singles Going Steady, described by critic Ned Raggett as a "punk masterpiece". The widely covered "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" remains one of their best-known songs.

nspired by American bands such as the Ramones and the New York Dolls, the British beat boom of the sixties and Glam Rock acts like Slade and Sweet, THE LURKERS formed in West London in mid 1976 and quickly forged their own identity with their own brand of punk tunes and lyrics encompassing subjects such as social unacceptability and personal politics.

The band built up a huge loyal following around the punk heyday of 1977 and signed to Beggar's Banquet where they scored five top forty hits between 1977 and 1979 . They also appeared on Top of the Pops and many other television shows and became regulars on the popular Radio One John Peel Show.

Due to changing musical tastes within the band and Beggar's Banquet concentrating on their new signing Gary Numan, The Lurkers decided to call it a day in 1980 but two years later a sudden resurgence of interest in the band inspired them to get back together to record for origional manager Mike Stone's Clay label, home of emerging hardcore punks Discharge and GBH. In 1984, new singer Mark Fincham ran off to work the drag clubs of Berlin and the band once again folded.

Original bassist Arturo Bassick got the whole thing going again in 1987 after a chance meeting with the huge German Punk band Die Toten Hosen, all of whom were massive Lurkers fans. Die Toten Hosen financed the comeback album, 'Wild Times Again', which launched The Lurkers' career once more and they have continued ever since, with one linup or another.

The line up now is:

Arturo Bassick - bass and vocals (also plays for 999), Nellie - drums (ex Hangups and Fiend), Dave Kemp - Guitar

"Absolutely one of the best Kate covers I have ever heard!!!"

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The Hounds of Love Band represent all that is honest about performing great music.

This is a group of dedicated musicians fronted by vocalist Josie Mills who love and appreciate the work of Kate Bush, her compositions always elevated to a heart felt live performance.

See the Hounds of Love band live and you'll never experience a pastiche or cabaret act, they're more of a deal to inspire anyone to reach out for the original recordings that deservedly span generations of music lovers.

Josie Mills, singer, comes from York. Singing a pop song is one big step away from singing the diverse musical styles and athletic range demanded in performing a Kate Bush song. Without attempting to emulate the sound of Kate Bush, Josie finds the expression to communicate the songs of Kate Bush with impressive passionate sympathy.

What people have said about The Hounds of Love Band on YouTube

Seriously, is there anything I can say? I feel like I keep repeating myself saying how amazing your voice is and how awesome the whole band is! WOW! Maybe you should cover that Kate song?

This is just so beautiful, can't wait to see the band live. Very talented people.xxx

I just love Josie's voice, but the group as a whole are "on song" for me.

Man, that singer`s got an awesome voice! Really good control, hitting all those notes spot on. It`s also kinda ballsy and rock n` roll, which I like. Kate`s one of the best singers ever as far as i`m concerned so if someone can actually cover her stuff this well - then hats off to ya`ll!

It's like Judie Tzuke does Kate Bush. Nice cover.

Beautiful x x x

Very good. I'm half way through watching this cover of one of my all-time favorite Kate Bush songs, and I haven't cringed.

P.s Nice bloody moves!

Josie & band WOW! This cover is amazing, you are brave for choosing this song. It turned out Spectacular and I cannot wait to hear more! Your voice is amazing!

What a fantastic cover! I am a huge fan of Kate Bush and this is by far one of the best covers I have heard here on youtube! Awesome job! Great voice!

Absolutely one of the best Kate covers I have ever heard!!!

A STAR IS BORN, GOOD ON YOU JOSIE,

Love it!!!

Alternative Rock - Original Line up! Famed for amongst other songs "Another Girl - Another Planet"

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The Only Ones are a rare example of that magical 'thing' that bands sometimes possess, which encapsulates the whole myth and legend of Rock'n'Roll. Their appeal owed a lot to the charismatic lead singer songwriter Peter Perrett, whose innate decadence and hedonistic nature propelled The Only Ones into a sublime area of myth and legend that the media find potentially dangerous and curiously fascinating.

Perrett's songs, combined with his beautifully laconic, languid vocals, John Perry's Hendrix meets West Coast guitar lines and it all being nailed to the floor by rock solid drummer Mike Kellie and the powerful and melodic bass playing of Alan Mair was like a breath of fresh air to a Punk Rock scene that was fast imploding through its general lack of musicianship, naiveté and immaturity

Peter Perrett prior to The Only Ones had a band called England's Glory who released a limited edition album. In the decades when he wasn't performing, he continued composing songs. It's what he does; he is a song writer.

Guitarist John Perry was a professional musician at 16 -- he'd been touring for years when The Only Ones formed. John has worked with acts as diverse as Robert Palmer and the Sisters of Mercy in the course of sessions from Stockholm to Nashville.

Alan Mair enjoyed huge success in The Beatstalkers, a Glasgow beat group who became Scotland's top group causing riots wherever they appeared in Scotland, and were the first Scottish band to appear on Ready Steady Go! 

Mike Kellie, was a founder member of Spooky Tooth and the original 'Island Family' has worked with too many artists to list fully, including Joe Cocker, Peter Frampton, George Harrison, The Who, Traffic -- and on and on.

They formed in August 1976 and began gigging in January 1977, and made their record debut with a self-financed 45" single  'Lovers of Today' which the entire English music press made 'Single of the Week' helping it reach sales of 28,000 copies... Throughout 1977 they constantly toured and recorded so much material that, when CBS won the bidding war with Island and Sire Records, the band already had most of their debut album in the can.

Although The Only Ones gradually started to fall apart they always maintained their balance in the studio and recorded three superb albums for CBS, which all charted. They also recorded several Peel Sessions which were eventually released as an album to much acclaim. Their single 'Another Girl Another Planet' is probably the bands defining moment, a pure adrenaline rush of a pop song. When it was first released UK radio stations would not play it alleging "drug-references". The opposite was happening in the States, New York radio stations played it so hard they sold out every venue they played in the City. The Only Ones headed to America.  They eventually disintegrated during a disastrous scandal ridden American tour in 1981. Despite their short lived career The Only Ones have been hugely influential on the alternative rock scene ever since and have continued to inspire the fiercest devotion on every corner of the planet with numerous bands covering their songs. This lead to them picking up a "Mojo Award" for their contribution to music.

In mid-2006 Vodafone unveiled a massive advertising campaign built around 'Another Girl, Another Planet'. Rumours of a reformation began. In Feb 2007 an offer came to play at 'All Tomorrow Parties'. The band, still vehemently denying they'd ever reform, confounded expectations and said 'Yes'. The Only Ones never were predictable. ATP announced "We are incredibly privileged and unbelievably excited that The Only Ones are to perform with the full original line up for the first time in 25 years!"  Since that performance they have been touring and playing festivals all over the world, and recently performed on the first live "Later with Jools Holland" TV show.A new album is planned for 2009...  These are the Only Ones, back in their original line up.