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Roy Wood on 'Pointless Celebrities', BBC1 - 21st December 2013

Roy appeared as a guest on the show, partnering Father Christmas! The Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band then finished the show performing 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday'. Below are some screen shots from the programme.

Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band : Sheffield City Hall Ballroom, U.K. - 19th  December 2013

A fantastic gig by Roy Wood last night in Sheffield, so great to see him looking so happy and enjoying himself on stage since his back operation. Also great to see The Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican as the support band.

All photos (c) Jim Hoban.

Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Are U Ready To Rock', 'Flowers In The Rain' and 'Blackberry Way'. 

The Orchestra : Teleton 2013, Teatro Centro de Arte, Guayaquil, Ecuador - 7th December 2013

The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark, Mik Kaminski, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.

A few screen shots from the live broadcast of the Teleton 2013 fund-raiser in Ecuador which has raised over $1.5 million so far. The event ran for over 10 hours with The Orchestra headlining the show with a great 25 minute set performing Evil Woman, All Over The World, Xanadu, Livin' Thing, Confusion and Last Train To London.

Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy & Gareth Malone's Voices : Children in Need Rocks - 12th November 2013

Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy appeared on stage to perform 'Livin' Thing' and 'Mr Blue Sky' live during the BBC televison Children In Need Rocks concert at the Hammersmith Apollo. Gareth Malone's Voices provided the background vocals during this fantastic performance. Both videos can be viewed on the BBC website here.

The Orchestra : Kongressove Centrum, Prague, Czech Republic - 1st November 2013

The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark, Mik Kaminski, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.

An amazing few days spent with great friends and fans alike visiting this wonderful city and attending a stunning concert by The Orchestra with the added bonus of orchestral backing by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. I was also fortunate to be invited to watch the soundcheck prior to the gig which was brilliant and thanks to the band for that opportunity.

Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Eldorado Overture', 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head', 'Rock N Roll Is King' and 'Do Ya performed live at the concert.

The Orchestra : Rewind 80's Festival, Henley-On-Thames, U.K. - 18th August 2013

The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark, Mik Kaminski, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.

What a great few days we spent down in Oxford prior to travelling down to Henley for the last day of the Rewind 80's Festival along with 20,000 other music fans. It was a beautiful sunny day with great performances by Matt Bianco, Aswad, Paul Carrack, Sonia, Cutting Crew, Imagination, Go West, Belinda Carlisle, Blancmange, ABC, The Pointer Sisters and of course The Orchestra.

Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Livin' Thing' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert.

The Orchestra : Grassington Festival, North Yorkshire, U.K. - 28th June 2013

The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark, Mik Kaminski, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.

The first time I had seen the band perform in the U.K. since 2009 and what a fantastic performance in front of a sell-out 1,800 audience in the marquee situated on the outskirts of this quiet North Yorkshire village.

Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Strange Magic', '10538 Overture', 'Sweet Talking Woman', 'Hold On Tight', 'Ma Ma Ma Belle' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert.

The Orchestra : 'I Migliori Anni Show', RAI TV, Italy - 2nd February 2013

The band performing 'Last Train To London' and 'Confusion' on this popular nationally broadcast programme.