The Rhythm Kings UK and Beverley Skeete - Gigs & Latest News

"Rhythm Kings UK" can refer to one of several bands, most notably

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, a blues-rock group founded by the former Rolling Stones bassist.

Photo gs (2014)

The Rhythm Kings feat. Beverley Skeete + Otis Redding III - Stay Tuned for New Dates 

In 1996 a group of musicians were assembled to form a supergroup. Musicians involved in this project were numerous and included many household names. Players such as Peter Frampton, Graham Broad ,Gary Brooker, Geraint Watkins ,Andy Fairweather-Low, Mike Sanchez, Georgie Fame, Frank Mead ,Martin Taylor, Nick Payn , Albert lee and Chris Stainton. The one female addition was Beverley Skeete.Thus the Rhythm Kings were born.

    Over the years the line-up changed and special guests included Dennis Locorriere ( the voice of Dr Hook) Eddie Floyd, Mary Wilson, and Gary U.S Bonds. Even soul legends like Solomon Burke, Ben. E. King, Percy Sledge and Sam Moore were party to the 'Rhythm Kings' Magic.

  After many years of touring members went their separate ways .but with the success of Beverley's solo project she managed to convince some of the original key players to join her in reforming a smaller version of the band in order to resume touring again. After a few sold out shows it was evident that there is still a market for excellence such as the Rhythm Kings.

PLEASE HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE THE DATES. THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF TERRY TAYLOR !!

Booking Enquiries:
John Hessanthaler  (OEP Live !)
Original Entertainment Productions Ltd.
20 Green Willows,
Lavernham,
Suffolk,  CO10 9SP
01787-247838/ 07831-609402
jjohn.hessenthaler@btinternet.com
jwww.oeplive.com

Roger Chapman & The Shortlist / Family - News

Photo gs (2013)

Line-up (Shortlist):
Roger Chapman, voc
Geoff Whitehorn, git
Nick Payn, sax, flute, clarinet, harmonica
Garry Twigg, b
John Lingwood, dr
Paul Hirsh, key


No Gigs curently - watch this space for further announcements:


Here we have one of the greatest voices in rock and still roaring after 50 years on the road. 76 this year, Roger still commands a great stage presence and is always supported by a crack band. Any gig attempting to cover 50 years of writing and recording will fall short in some people’s lists but the 2 hours that he and the band barrel through hits like ‘Burlesque’, ‘In my own time’, ‘Run for cover’, Weaver’s Answer’, Habit of a lifetime’ and ‘Shadow on the wall’ will leave you satisfied and with a grin. Top bloke with a fantastic band. Don’t miss them.


Family:
A progressive rock band from the late 60s and early 70s, their style also incorporated elements of folk, psychedelia, acid, jazz fusion and rock and roll. The band were known for their raw, intense performances. Roger Chapman, John 'Poli' Palmer, Rob Townsend and Jim Cregan reunited in 2013, playing their first shows in 40 years. 

Chas Hodges Memorial Concert, Shepherd's Bush Empire - 17 Dec 2018

London, Shepherd's Bush Empire
An evening of music and entertainment in memory of Chas Hodges.

A show to remember with lots of music greats bidding farewell to Chas Hodges on 17 December 2018. The venue was packed with people who sang along and enjoyed the show to the full. The performers were all outstanding and created an incredible atmosphere. Lucky me, I had a seat upstairs which offered a great view down to the stage - the ground level was full to the limit.

Lots of familiar faces inside and outside the venue and so much fun. It was great to catch up with Claire and Zeena, also nice to see Sue Hargreaves, Jane Craxton and her brother who kindly helped me finding the right queue, Jeremy and Sharon, Dave and Karen and my lovely neighbours on the gallery. Queuing at the door had to follow  a certain order which was somewhat complicated to say the very least, it also took plenty of time but the excellent performance made up for all the effort.

The icing on the cake for me was seeing Albert, Dave & Wayne play alongside Eric Clapton but also great to see other guitar heroes e.g. Martin Taylor MBE and Richard Smith. I don't remember how many encores were given - the crowd cried out for more and the performers were only too happy to add yet another song.  Chas & Dave's warhorse 'Ain't no pleasing you' finally closed the show and everybody joined in.


I took so many photos that I almost lost track. What an unforgettable  night !  The list of participants is included in the FlickR photo album, please click on one of the pics to get there.


Some comments by people who attended:

Claire Robinson:
Yes, I was there last night! Couldn’t see anything from the stalls, it was dangerously packed, never known Shep’s Bush Empire as full as it was in all the times i’ve been there. But the atmosphere was brilliant, & everyone singing along to Ain’t No Pleasing You... I think Chas had a good time last night too 😊 Oh, did I mention Eric Clapton was there?


Pauline Brown:What a dream lineup -  fab night.

Chas and Dave Official:
Thank you to all who came out last night to give Chas such a great send-off. "Very happy to announce that Chas's tribute show raised over £40,000 for WaterAid. We would again like to thank the fantastic guest artists for donating their time and talent, and of course, you the fans for making the evening a sell-out success and for all your kind additional donations. Chas would have been well-pleased!"



PS Many thanks to Roland Clare for putting up my Gary Brooker photos and comments on the BtP website !

Mike Sanchez - New Album Out Featuring Albert Lee

NOW AVAILABLE!! 
The new CD 'So Many Routes' featuring Albert Lee.
Yes folks! The first delivery has finally arrived in time for Christmas!
I know a lot of people who have been dropping on me asking if the album was gonna be out in time, and it is!

For the time being you can order 'So Many Routes' exclusively from my on-line store at www.mikesanchez.com
Head for the SHOP AND CART and stock up for the winter!


For your interest, below are the track listings:
1. Help Me Find My Way (Mike Sanchez)
2. I Don't Stand A Chance (Mike Sanchez)
3. Ain't Gonna Let Nothin' (Mike Sanchez)
4. Your Moma's Got A Crush On Me (Mike Sanchez)
5. Messed With An Angel (Mike Sanchez)
6. Glad All Over (Roy Bennett/Aaron Schroeder/Sid Topper)
7. Modern Don Juan (Don Guess/Jack Neil)
8. I'm Waitin' For You (Mike Sanchez)
9. Modern Romance (Danny Wolfe)
10. I Got Love If You Want It (James Moore)
11. I'm Moving On (Clarence Snow)
12. When Something's Gone Wrong (Mike Sanchez)
13. Nothing Else To Say (Mike Sanchez)
14. Bertha Lou (John Marascalco)

Mike Sanchez - Vocals/acoustic guitar/piano, 
Albert Lee - Guitar, 
Mark Morgan - Drums, 
Al Gare - Double bass/bass guitar plus, 
Martin Winning - Tenor saxophone on Tracks 03,07,08,14 Clarinet on Track 05. 
Nick Payn - Baritone saxophone on Tracks 03 Tenor saxophone on 08 & 14, Alto flute on Track 05, Harmonica on Track 04. 
Sarah Wynne & Mark Morgan - Backing vocals on tracks 01, 03 &11


Recorded at Sweet Georgia Brown Studio, London England, 2004.
Engineered by Ryan Savage.
Mixed and mastered by Sam Van Coillie at Lazy Moon Studio, Warwickshire England 2014.
Artwork and cover design, Tony Diavolo

Below please find a review by Harry Dodds and Now Dig This Album 'So Many Routes' featuring Albert Lee:

Listen here:   Mike Sanchez feat Albert Lee


Links:

• Mike Sanchez Book Launch and Gig
  at Kidderminster Town Hall - 04.07.2014

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Het Depot Leuven - 07 Dec 2014

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, flute, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Henry Spinetti - drums

Special guest:
Mary Wilson - vocals

Last Rhythm Kings gig of their 2014 Euro Tour took place in Leuven near Brussels. It just so happened that Claire and I were invited by Terry Taylor to come along for the soundcheck and spend the afternoon with the band at the venue. Nice to meet other fellow fans there e.g. Ans who is a fantastic photographer in her own right, Pauline and Sandra with her little baby girl. Sandra & friend took tons of excellent backstage photos which she put up in special FB albums.
Rhythm Kings and their special guest Mary Wilson delivered a brilliant performance as usual, towards the end they said bye-bye to crew boss Dave South who would retire after this tour. As it was Beverley's birthday, Tony brought a birthday cake along (see video on Youtube).

Thanks to Bill, Terry, the other band members and Tony for food,  chats, fun, and not to forget the drinks after the show at the bar. I couldn't think of a better way to finish the tour!

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Fabrik Hamburg - 17 Nov 2014

 Fabrik Hamburg - 17 Nov 2014

Featuring: 
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals 
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion 
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals 
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals 
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals 
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, flute, percussion, vocals 
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals 
Henry Spinetti - drums 
Special guest: 
Mary Wilson - vocals 

The bands' only German gig on this tour. Not much to say from my part, it goes without saying that they delivered another outstanding performance. I preferred to stand on the gallery rather than being crammed in the crowd downstairs. Nice company up there and a lot of fun. I swapped the latest news with fellow fans and could also take a handful of different photos from bird's eye view. Right after the show, Bill and Mary made their fans happy by signing lots of items from the stage.
Rhythm Kings carried on to Scandinavia next day where they performed a string of gigs. Looking forward to seeing them at their final gig on the continent in December.


Link:

• Excellent photo gallery by Marcus Hagner Photography

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Three November Gigs in The Netherlands 2014

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Henry Spinetti - drums

Special guest:
Mary Wilson - vocals

Markant Uden - 01 Nov 2014
Great to see the band again after a long time. The venue was quite ok apart from a terrible sound system and glaring spotlights which made taking photos difficult. The band, however, made the most of it and were brilliant as usual. Henry Spinetti did a great job sitting in for Graham Broad who was ill and unable to tour. As Bill told the audience, Henry had to learn all the stuff in two days time, thunmbs up! Beverley, Terry and Mary made their fans happy coming out and sign for them in the interval and after the show. It was nice to see many friends again, also nice to have a few words with crew boss Dave South. The setlist is included in the photo album, just click on the Albert photo to get there.

Parkstad Limburg Theater Heerlen - 02 Nov 2014
Back to Heerlen in South Limburg. Bill and his fabulous Rhythm Kings played a great show at Parkstad Limburg Theaters Heerlen.  Same setlist as last night, just Geraint Watkins surprised us all: instead of telling his funny stories he did an impromptu version of Cilla Black's "Anyone who had a heart" which left Bill and the others speechless ... Nice to meet up with Claire who came all the way from Bristol/UK to see the band play. She could only make it to the 2nd half of the show due to late trains but we had a good time watching the band from the balcony and enjoying a nice drink at the bar. After the show I saw her back to the tour bus where the band offered her a lift back to Amsterdam. Next gig should take place in Eindhoven and we arranged to meet up again.

Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven - 03 Nov 2014
Another great gig after a lovely afternoon spent in Eindhoven with Claire having some food before the show started. My 3rd visit to this venue located in the pedestrianised zone of Eindhoven. This time sound and lighting were perfect, no changes to the setlist. Unfortunately the venue wasn't sold out and could have been busier. Great to meet up with friends and music buddies and have some drinks at the bar. During the interval I changed my seat and sat next to Claire some rows back which turned out to be a good idea as there was space to get up and dance.
Fantastic to hear those outstanding Elvis gospels done by the 'Million Dollar quartet' during the break and after the show, they fitted in perfectly. I had a few words with the DJ who turned out to be well-informed.
Later it was time to say bye-bye to Bill, Frank and other band members as well as Claire, as I had a long drive ahead next day.

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - July Gigs 2014 (UK)

Unfortunately I couldn't make it to any of the gigs, but here are some reviews/comments:

Andy FL with the
Rhythm Kings,
Bill Wyman, below
(photos gs, 2013)

Bill Wyman Rhythm Kings / Maggie Bell & Friends at Edinburgh Jazz Festival - 27 July 2014

The rock 'n' roll icon was joined by Andy Fairweather Low and Hamish Stuart, both musical legends in their own right, Sunday night at 8 pm when they headlined the Jazz and Blues festival.

• The Scotsman, Edinburgh News: Preview Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

• Lots of 4* Festival reviews from The Scotsman and The Herald today
  

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Cheltenham Town Hall - 29 July 2014
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Rose Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames - 30 July 2014

Mike Sanchez Official Book Launch & Gig in Kidderminster - 04 July 2014

Mike Sanchez Big Town Playboy - by Michael Madden
MIKE SANCHEZ: BIG TOWN PLAYBOY
The authorised biography by Michael Madden
Foreword by Robert Plant
ISBN-13: 978-0-9562679-7-9

"Mike Sanchez - Big Town Playboy. The authorised biography of one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock 'n' Roll in the world today. So get down to your local WH Smiths, Waterstones, etc and preorder your copy!!!"

Mike had a lot of special guests at the Kidderminster gig as mentioned below in his message:

"Hi folks, friends and fans.. I'm finally back home in Spain with my happy little family after what has been 2 months of great times. fabulous turn outs to my shows from the 100 Club to Kidderminster Town Hall, wonderful reviews of my gigs and of my new authorized biography Mike Sanchez - Big Town Playboy. For all the Jeff Beck fans who have only just seen me perform for the first time on his recent UK dates, I welcome you to my world. For those of you who recently heard me talking on a variety of BBC radio stations, I hope you come along to a show real soon. Please check the schedule on my website at www.mikesanchez.com.

To my band, Mark Morgan, Nick Whitfield, Tom Bull, Martin Winning, Nick Lunt, Nick Payn and Pete Cook, thank you for helping me burn the stage every time, you're the greatest!
To my good guests last week at Kidderminster Town Hall, Ricky Cool, Ian Jennings, Andy Silvester, love you all dearly!

Big hugs to my ol' pals Mark Davies, Neil Wright, Will Wakefield, be seeing you all later this month! There's many more of you I wish to thank but I will finish this message off with special thanks to author Mike Madden for your patience with me throughout last year as we stressed to meet deadlines with the book and to Jo Hill who has to suffer waiting for deadlines from me on a daily basis... and finally an extra special thanks to my darling wife Sarah Sanchez who realizes that the word 'deadline' was never in my vocabulary in the first place!

Happy Summer to each and every one of you! xxxxxx" 


Links:

• A five star book review

• New album out soon featuring Albert Lee

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Grassington Festival in the Yorkshire Dales - 25 June 2014

Venue: Festival Marquee, Hebden Road, 8:00 pm

Photo:  gs (2013)

The Line up for Grassington:
Bill Wyman-Bass
Geraint Watkins-Piano/Voc
Beverley Skeete-Voc
Terry Taylor-Guitar/Voc
Graham Broad-Drums/bvs
Frank Mead-Horns
Nick Payn-Horns
Special Guest:
Hamish Stuart-Guitar/Voc (from Average White Band)



Grassington Festival say: "2014 has been a glorious festival in so many ways and we are only sad it is over. Thank you to everyone who came and who bought tickets and a special thanks to our supporters, sponsors and volunteers without whom our fifteen days of magic could not be achieved."

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Autumn Tour 2013 (UK) - Various Reviews

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings toured the UK in 2013 – 26 gigs across the country in October and November.
The last gig took place at the Royal Theatre Plymouth on 30 November.

Rhythm Kings on the road ...
(photo gs)

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums, backgr vocals
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
- Georgie Fame had to pull out after the Manchester gig due to illness -
Special guest:
Maria Muldaur - vocals, percussion

Some Reviews and Photos (pls follow the link):

• My photos from November gigs at Birmingham, Guild Hall Preston and Llandudno

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Last Three Gigs in 2013 (UK)

Cliffs Pavilion - 27 Nov 2013

with Beverley's daughter Sara Skeete - guesting on GOOD ROCKING DADDY.

Lighthouse Poole - 29 Nov 2013

Last but one gig of the tour.

Theatre Royal, Plymouth - 30 Nov 2013

Last gig of the tour. Unfortunately, not many photos possible due to tight security, which was a real downer. The RKs were brilliant as usual, Bill's daughter Katie was there, also Martin Barre in the audience (Jethro Tull). Later bye-bye, thank you and hugs to everybody including Broadie & wife - doesn't happen too often as he used to make a quick escape! We got really friendly with Maria Muldaur who talked about maybe coming to Germany, she'll be sending out newsletters. Nick Payn will be touring Germany with Roger Chapman from Wednesday on. Bill takes a well-deserved rest - let's all hope to see this great band again before too long.

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums, backgr vocals
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Special guest:
Maria Muldaur - vocals, percussion
Sara Skeete - voc. (Southend only)

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - November Gigs 2013 (UK)

Birmingham Symphony Hall - 14 Nov 2013.
Due to Georgie's illness, they had to change the setlist accordingly. Bill said some words about Georgie, still being in hospital but slowly on the mend. Some shots of Geraint Watkins possible this time, who stood up to get a better look at Maria. Due to the security being keen on cameras, I took most of the photos quickly and out of the blue, not too bad though.
Clem Cattini was in the audience. Also great to meet up with UK friends, among them Claire Robinson.

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums, backgr vocals
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
- Georgie Fame had to pull out due to illness -
Special guest:
Maria Muldaur - vocals, percussion

Guild Hall Preston - 15 Nov 2013

Birthday gig for me at Preston. My 2nd visit to the Guild Hall Preston. Same line-up, same set list as in Birmingham. Thumbs up for Bill who suffered from a sore throat but did the entire show as usual. Beverley, Maria and Terry came out later to sign for their fans at the merchandise table which was greatly appreciated.

Llandudno, Venue Cymru - 16 Nov 2013
Nice and relaxing drive up to Llandudno behind the RKs' tour bus. My last gig for a (short) while. Geraint had a home match being Welsh and got frenetic applause. Rhythm Kings were on top form and the audience very responsive. No changes to the setlist. Bill closed the show doing YOU NEVER CAN TELL accompanied by all the other band members, Nick Payn and Frank Mead - the fabulous horn section - provided some funny moves which everybody enjoyed.

Some photos from Landudno, Wales
- October 2011 and 16/17 November 2013.

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - October Gigs 2013 (UK)

New Tour Programme

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings are touring the UK in 2013 – playing 26 gigs across the country in October and November – along with special guest star Maria Muldaur… Some photos from the first two gigs below (click on the relevant photos).

Line-up:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, perc
Albert Lee - guitar, keyb, voc
Terry Taylor - guitar, voc
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, voc
Graham Broad - drums, backgr voc
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, backgr voc
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, percussion, voc
Geraint Watkins - keyb, voc
Special guest: 
Maria Muldaur - voc, percussion

About Maria Muldaur:Maria Muldaur has a musical history firmly planted in American roots music. She also sings jazz, RnB and blues, all with a rare combination of soulfulness and sensuality. She recorded the 1974 hit song "Midnight at the Oasis," and continues to record albums in the folk traditions.

First gig at The Orchard, Dartford - 28 Oct 2013

2nd gig at Bridgewater Hall Manchester - 29 Oct 2013

Steve Gibbons & Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Market Harborough Leisure Centre - 24 Aug 2013

Market Harborough Leisure Centre

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
James Powell - drums

Support:
Steve Gibbons

Steve Gibbons opened for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He did some own stuff, some stuff from his Dylan Project and some good old rock'n roll standards by Buddy Holly. I  must admit I wasn't too impressed by his Dylan Project, the rock'n roll songs were ok though. Photos from Steve are included in the Rhythm Kings album, click on the 'Nick Payn' photo below.

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings returned to Market Harborough Leisure Centre after six years. Great gig and an enthusiastic audience. Some patience was required as the RKs came on rather late, but we were rewarded with a fantastic gig and a good time! Good to see Claire Robinson at the gig although briefly, Tony Panico and crew boss Dave South. Rhythm Kings played as 'minor version' - no Albert, no Andy, no Graham.

Line-up: Bill Wyman, Beverley Skeete, Geraint Watkins, Georgie Fame, Terry Taylor, James Powell (drums), Nick Payn and Frank Mead. 

Also in the album:
Cemetery at Market Harborough.
Some photos from brief visits in 2007 and 2013.

Blues on the Farm 2013 - Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Headliners on Friday, 21 June 2013

 

Blues on the Farm 2013


Photo albums on Flickr. Click on the relevant pictures below to get to the albums.

The Revolutionaires
Band Members:
Ed Stephenson, guitar, lead vocals
Rich Stephenson, double bass, backing vocals
Gary Hoole, saxophone, backing voc
Mark Matthews, drums backing voc
Website: The Revolutionaires




Never The Bride
Description: The electrifying sound of NEVER THE BRIDE. Two gifted songwriters NIKKI LAMBORN - "best rock voice since Janis Joplin" & CATHERINE "BEEN" FEENEY - exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist, together bringing a blend of strength & melody to each song.
Band: Nikki Lamborn (Lead Singer)
Catherine Feeney (Keyboard, Guitar & Vocals)
Nikki and Been are the nucleus of the band and depending on touring and the style of event we’ll be joined by some of these talented world-class musicians…
YoYo Buys (Electric Bass)
Stuart Dixon (Guitar)
Richie Newman (Drums) ... and others as listed on their website




Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Line-up:
Bill Wyman, bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete, voc
Terry Taylor, git, voc
Andy Fairweather Low, git, voc
Georgie Fame, hammond org, voc

Geraint Watkins, key, voc
Frank Mead, sax, harmonica
Nick Payn, sax, flute, harmonica
James Powell, drums
Special guest:
Gary Brooker, keys, vocals



Procol Harum / Beyond the pale were kind enough to publish my Gary Brooker related pictures on their website, thank you for this (although misspelling my surname ;) 
Link: Gary Brooker at 'Blues on the Farm', June 2013

Roger Chapman & The Shortlist, Kulturhaus Stadtgarten Neuruppin - 16 Feb 2013

Kulturhaus Stadtgarten, Neuruppin


Line-up:
Roger Chapman, voc
Geoff Whitehorn, git
Nick Payn, sax, flute, clarinet, harmonica
Garry Twigg, b
John Lingwood, dr
Paul Hirsh, key

Im Vorprogramm: Gwyn Ashton
 

Die Zeitungskritiken (siehe Link ganz unten) waren durchweg positiv, und dem ist von meiner Seite nichts hinzuzufügen. Prima Stimmung, nette Leute, rundum ein Super-Konzert, was man bei dem nicht gerade niedrigen Eintrittspreis von €40.--  (Abendkasse) auch erwarten durfte. Geoff Whitehorn an der Leadgitarre war einsame Spitze und erhielt viel Zwischenapplaus. Es war schön, 'Rhythm King' Nick Payn wiederzusehen und einige Worte zu wechseln. Einige Bilder von Gwyn Ashton befinden sich ebenfalls im Flickr-Album, bitte auf das Chappo-Bild oben klicken.

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Hotel Krone Aarberg - 16 Oct 2012

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums , backgr voc
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica , backgr voc
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals

My brief review:
The gig at Hotel Krone in Aarberg/Switzerland closed the Rhythm Kings' Autumn Tour 2012. The host Christoph Mueller had some warm welcoming words - an introduction wasn't necessary as RKs became regular guests at this special venue over the years, and then Georgie Fame opened the show with I GOT A WOMAN. Again, a brilliant performance to an enthusiastic audience. Beverley Skeete deserves a special mention having improved her stage presence to the maximum, her velvet voice is something to give you goosebumps.

Mary Wilson again looked different - this time with black (!) curls and a different outfit. The horn section was outstanding, always is, but this time it seemed as if everybody wanted to give more than 100 %. There was a lot of fun and banter going on between the band members onstage.

Finally, when Bill stepped to the centre of the stage to do HONKY TONK WOMEN, no one remained seated but jumped to their feet and danced away. Mary Wilson came on for the encore and they alltogether brought the house down. The band members were presented some gifts by the owner's son, flowers for the ladies and bottles of fruit brandy - sort of, as far as I could take it from the labels.

Good to meet up with our Swiss friend Roland, thanks for sending us the link to a Berne TV station, which gave a brief review  - from 12 min.19 until 15 Min.15 (no longer available on the web).

Einige Fotos aus Aarberg
zu verschiedenen Zeiten.





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Vorschau/Preview:  Berner Zeitung (BZ):

Girlgroup-Power und Brit-Blues aus dem Eichenfass

Von Samuel Mumenthaler. (vollständiger Artikel unter o.g. Link)