Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band : 'Good Morning Britain' TV Show - 24th December 2015
Screen shots from the tv broadcast.
Screen shots from the tv broadcast.
Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band : Robin 2, Bilston, U.K. - 20th December 2015
We had a great trip down to the Midlands this weekend culminating in a fantastic gig by Roy Wood and his band at the Robin 2.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
We had a great trip down to the Midlands this weekend culminating in a fantastic gig by Roy Wood and his band at the Robin 2.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band : Holmfirth Picturedrome, U.K. - 17th December 2015
A superb gig by Roy Wood and his band, and a brilliant performance by The Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
A superb gig by Roy Wood and his band, and a brilliant performance by The Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
Stand Up & Rock ft. Bev Bevan : The Sands Centre, Carlisle, U.K. - 15th November 2015
After a manic day starting off in Krakow, Poland, via a flight to Edinburgh, then 2.5 hour drive back to Carlisle, we arrived at The Sands Centre with only 3 minutes to spare! But it was worth it.
Stand Up & Rock arrived at the Sands Centre, Carlisle on Sunday night. This comedy and music extravaganza was performed to a 2,000 sell-out crowd. Jasper Carrott was on fine form throughout. The music was performed by Bev Bevan on drums, Tony Kelsey, Phil Tree, Abby Brant, Joy Strachan-Brain and Geoff Turton.
The encore had everybody up on stage to Electric Light Orchestra songs 'Mr Blue Sly' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
After a manic day starting off in Krakow, Poland, via a flight to Edinburgh, then 2.5 hour drive back to Carlisle, we arrived at The Sands Centre with only 3 minutes to spare! But it was worth it.
Stand Up & Rock arrived at the Sands Centre, Carlisle on Sunday night. This comedy and music extravaganza was performed to a 2,000 sell-out crowd. Jasper Carrott was on fine form throughout. The music was performed by Bev Bevan on drums, Tony Kelsey, Phil Tree, Abby Brant, Joy Strachan-Brain and Geoff Turton.
The encore had everybody up on stage to Electric Light Orchestra songs 'Mr Blue Sly' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
The Orchestra : ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Krakow, Poland - 13th November 2015
What a fantastic concert by The Orchestra at ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Krakow, Poland on Friday 13th November. We had such a wonderful time sightseeing this great city and meeting up with our friends Thomas, Conny, Mike, Kirsten and Mario who had travelled from Germany for this gig. Once again thanks to the band for a great concert in front of over 2,000 fans - Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Louis Clark Jnr, Eric Troyer, Glen Burtnik, Gordon Townsend and Parthenon Huxley.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
What a fantastic concert by The Orchestra at ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Krakow, Poland on Friday 13th November. We had such a wonderful time sightseeing this great city and meeting up with our friends Thomas, Conny, Mike, Kirsten and Mario who had travelled from Germany for this gig. Once again thanks to the band for a great concert in front of over 2,000 fans - Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Louis Clark Jnr, Eric Troyer, Glen Burtnik, Gordon Townsend and Parthenon Huxley.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
Trevor Burton Band : The Boot & Shoe, Greystoke, Cumbria - 8th November 2015
A brilliant gig at the Boot & Shoe pub in Greystoke near Penrith in Cumbria earlier today. A rare venture north for Trevor and his band which featured the return of Maz Mitrenko on guitar.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
A brilliant gig at the Boot & Shoe pub in Greystoke near Penrith in Cumbria earlier today. A rare venture north for Trevor and his band which featured the return of Maz Mitrenko on guitar.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Steve Gibbons Band : Bootleggers Bar, Kendal, Cumbria - 1st October 2015
What a great concert by the Steve Gibbons Band at Bootleggers Bar, Kendal, Cumbria on Thursday 1st October. Over 90 minutes of wonderful blues and rock and roll from the legendary singer.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
What a great concert by the Steve Gibbons Band at Bootleggers Bar, Kendal, Cumbria on Thursday 1st October. Over 90 minutes of wonderful blues and rock and roll from the legendary singer.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
The Orchestra : Rewind Scotland Festival, Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland - 25th July 2015
We had a fantastic day at the annual Rewind Scotland 80's Festival at Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland. The Saturday line-up featured From The Jam, Kid Creole, Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Leee John of Imagination, Claire Grogan of Altered Images, Hugh Cornwell, Five Star, Jimmy Somerville, Bananarama, Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins and best of all The Orchestra :-)
The weather was glorious to start with but there was a torrential rain and hail storm during Howard Jones' set which flooded the whole area. Thankfully the rain eased for when The Orchestra took to the stage for their superb set which included Evil Woman, Shine A Little Love, Telephone Line, Turn To Stone, Xanadu, Mr Blue Sky and Don't Bring Me Down.
The rain returned later in the afternoon but it still did not stop our enjoyment.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
We had a fantastic day at the annual Rewind Scotland 80's Festival at Scone Palace, Perth, Scotland. The Saturday line-up featured From The Jam, Kid Creole, Howard Jones, Wang Chung, Leee John of Imagination, Claire Grogan of Altered Images, Hugh Cornwell, Five Star, Jimmy Somerville, Bananarama, Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins and best of all The Orchestra :-)
The weather was glorious to start with but there was a torrential rain and hail storm during Howard Jones' set which flooded the whole area. Thankfully the rain eased for when The Orchestra took to the stage for their superb set which included Evil Woman, Shine A Little Love, Telephone Line, Turn To Stone, Xanadu, Mr Blue Sky and Don't Bring Me Down.
The rain returned later in the afternoon but it still did not stop our enjoyment.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
Jeff Lynne's Walk Of Fame Plaque Presentation : Hollywood, U.S.A. - 23rd April 2015
At last, Jeff Lynne is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Following on from last years Broad Street Walk Of Stars Award, last years stunning live gig in Hyde Park and performing at this years Grammy Awards alongside Ed Sheeran, Jeff was presented with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame on Thursday 23rd April. Tom Petty and Joe Walsh spoke at great length in front of a host of VIP's, media and fans. Check out the following links for more information - Variety / Walk Of Fame Full Ceremony Video on Youtube / Billboard
Screen shots below taken from the live video stream.
At last, Jeff Lynne is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Following on from last years Broad Street Walk Of Stars Award, last years stunning live gig in Hyde Park and performing at this years Grammy Awards alongside Ed Sheeran, Jeff was presented with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame on Thursday 23rd April. Tom Petty and Joe Walsh spoke at great length in front of a host of VIP's, media and fans. Check out the following links for more information - Variety / Walk Of Fame Full Ceremony Video on Youtube / Billboard
Screen shots below taken from the live video stream.
Kelly Groucutt Blue Plaque Celebration Concert : Newhampton Arts Centre, U.K. - 29th March 2015
The evening event was held at Newhampton Arts Centre in Wolverhampton, with some superb performances by friends and family of Kellys and also former band members. The whole place was in tears as Chris Groucutt announced a special guest lead singer for what was to be a live version of Kellys wonderful song 'No One Was Saved' - yep it was Kelly, a very emotional moment for all who were there.
Many thanks to everybody who put this wonderful event together, and the blue plaque is a wonderful tribute to a great person.
Check out the Video Section to see some footage from the concert and also Youtube to see Thomas' superb footage from the gig.
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
The evening event was held at Newhampton Arts Centre in Wolverhampton, with some superb performances by friends and family of Kellys and also former band members. The whole place was in tears as Chris Groucutt announced a special guest lead singer for what was to be a live version of Kellys wonderful song 'No One Was Saved' - yep it was Kelly, a very emotional moment for all who were there.
Many thanks to everybody who put this wonderful event together, and the blue plaque is a wonderful tribute to a great person.
Check out the Video Section to see some footage from the concert and also Youtube to see Thomas' superb footage from the gig.
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
Kelly Groucutt Blue Plaque Ceremony : Coseley, Wolverhampton, U.K. - 29th March 2015
What a fantastic day we all had at the Kelly Groucutt Blue Plaque unveiling day. Put together over the past year by the Groucutt family and funded by friends, family and fans via Kickstarter campaign, today was the day that the blue plaque was unveiled on the former Groucutt family home in Coseley. A presentation was held in the Memorial Hall by family members, friends and the Mayoress. The plaque unveiling followed in blustery conditions, and just as the mayoress unveiled the plaque, out came the sun :-)
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
What a fantastic day we all had at the Kelly Groucutt Blue Plaque unveiling day. Put together over the past year by the Groucutt family and funded by friends, family and fans via Kickstarter campaign, today was the day that the blue plaque was unveiled on the former Groucutt family home in Coseley. A presentation was held in the Memorial Hall by family members, friends and the Mayoress. The plaque unveiling followed in blustery conditions, and just as the mayoress unveiled the plaque, out came the sun :-)
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
Phil Bates : The Marina, Liverpool, U.K. - 12th March 2015
A welcome return to The Marina in Liverpool for Phil for one of his rare U.K. solo shows.
It has been 4 years since his last appearance here, but what a great sizeable audience were there to enjoy the show. Almost two hours of acoustic music with some of Phil's own self-penned songs including a new one, '21st Century Blues', re-workings of classic hits such as the Rolling Stones 'This Could Be The Last Time' and The Kinks 'Waterloo Sunset' plus blues songs by JJ Cale, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana and lots more, all rounded off with an Electric Light Orchestra encore of 'Evil Woman'.
A really great concert thoroughly enjoyed by all who were there.
Check out the great review of the gig by Lionel Ross for 'Blues In The North West' - Review.
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
A welcome return to The Marina in Liverpool for Phil for one of his rare U.K. solo shows.
It has been 4 years since his last appearance here, but what a great sizeable audience were there to enjoy the show. Almost two hours of acoustic music with some of Phil's own self-penned songs including a new one, '21st Century Blues', re-workings of classic hits such as the Rolling Stones 'This Could Be The Last Time' and The Kinks 'Waterloo Sunset' plus blues songs by JJ Cale, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana and lots more, all rounded off with an Electric Light Orchestra encore of 'Evil Woman'.
A really great concert thoroughly enjoyed by all who were there.
Check out the great review of the gig by Lionel Ross for 'Blues In The North West' - Review.
All photographs (c) Jim Hoban.
