The Orchestra : Kulttuuritalo (Hall Of Culture), Helsinki, Finland - 13th December 2019
The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark Jnr, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.
What a fantastic trip we had to Helsinki and Tampere, Finland this week. We based ourselves in Helsinki for a couple of days, doing some sightseeing and wandering around the Christmas markets prior to the fantastic concert by The Orchestra at the stunning Hall Of Culture. The band performed a brilliant 100 minute set in front of an appreciative crowd, and we really enjoyed the show viewed from the front row. The following two days we spent in Tampere which is 300km further north for sightseeing and a look around the brilliant Christmas markets and the ice sculptures.
Nice review and photos from the show can be found here - https://www.impe.fi/articles/1/2890.
More great photos by Sander Burmeister Photography - click here.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my video of 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert. Also check out the following links for other video footage from the gig 'Evil Woman', 'Do Ya', 'Showdown', 'Twilight', 'Standing In The Rain & Mr Blue Sky' and 'Fire On High'.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark Jnr, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.
What a fantastic trip we had to Helsinki and Tampere, Finland this week. We based ourselves in Helsinki for a couple of days, doing some sightseeing and wandering around the Christmas markets prior to the fantastic concert by The Orchestra at the stunning Hall Of Culture. The band performed a brilliant 100 minute set in front of an appreciative crowd, and we really enjoyed the show viewed from the front row. The following two days we spent in Tampere which is 300km further north for sightseeing and a look around the brilliant Christmas markets and the ice sculptures.
Nice review and photos from the show can be found here - https://www.impe.fi/articles/1/2890.
More great photos by Sander Burmeister Photography - click here.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my video of 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert. Also check out the following links for other video footage from the gig 'Evil Woman', 'Do Ya', 'Showdown', 'Twilight', 'Standing In The Rain & Mr Blue Sky' and 'Fire On High'.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Phil Bates : The Feathers, Ruthin, Wales - 14th November 2019
A fantastic evenings entertainment at the Ruthin All-Styles Music clubs sold-out Showcase event featuring headline act Phil Bates held at The Feathers in Ruthin.
It was a great evening which started off with solo spots for some local acts before Phil took to the stage for his first solo gig for some time. Phil performed a real variety of tracks from his own back-catalogue, blues tracks, classic songs by Tom Waits, Paul McCartney and Peter Green plus a couple of new songs and amusing songs which had the audience in fits of laughter.
Check out the great review of the gig by Chris Birchall - Review.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
A fantastic evenings entertainment at the Ruthin All-Styles Music clubs sold-out Showcase event featuring headline act Phil Bates held at The Feathers in Ruthin.
It was a great evening which started off with solo spots for some local acts before Phil took to the stage for his first solo gig for some time. Phil performed a real variety of tracks from his own back-catalogue, blues tracks, classic songs by Tom Waits, Paul McCartney and Peter Green plus a couple of new songs and amusing songs which had the audience in fits of laughter.
Check out the great review of the gig by Chris Birchall - Review.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch some of my videos from the gig.
Earthrise Orchestral : Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, U.K. - 9th November 2019
Line-up : Dave Scott-Morgan, Mandy Scott-Morgan, Alex Lowe, Rory Anderson, Jonno Graze, Rob Roberts & the Birmingham Conservatoire Orchestra.
A selection of photos from the wonderful live orchestral performance of former Electric Light Orchestra band members Dave Scott Morgan and Richard Tandy 1992 album 'Earthrise'. It was so much fun, meeting friends and artists before and after the concert at the VIP meet & greet. Also so good to see Richard Tandy during the event.
Much thanks must go to Dave, Mandy, Alex and the Conservatoire Orchestra for producing this brilliant show, the orchestral arrangements really bringing the album to life
Line-up : Dave Scott-Morgan, Mandy Scott-Morgan, Alex Lowe, Rory Anderson, Jonno Graze, Rob Roberts & the Birmingham Conservatoire Orchestra.
A selection of photos from the wonderful live orchestral performance of former Electric Light Orchestra band members Dave Scott Morgan and Richard Tandy 1992 album 'Earthrise'. It was so much fun, meeting friends and artists before and after the concert at the VIP meet & greet. Also so good to see Richard Tandy during the event.
Much thanks must go to Dave, Mandy, Alex and the Conservatoire Orchestra for producing this brilliant show, the orchestral arrangements really bringing the album to life
Phil Bates Trio : The Keys, Huddersfield, U.K. - 12th October 2019
Line-up : Phil Bates, Joanna Bates & Susanne Filep.
A welcome return to the UK for the Phil Bates Trio at The Keys in Huddersfield. The gig was split into two sessions, with the band performing a varied selection of songs from the classic ELO material such as 'Evil Woman', Midnight Blue', 'Livin Thing', ' Confusion' and 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' to Hungarian violin solos by Susanne, celtic flute by Jo and a wonderful performance of one of Phils own compositions 'One Sky'. Even Tom Waites and Stevie Wonder songs covered in their own unique way with fantastic 3 part harmony vocals on many of the songs.
The audience really enjoyed the show and joined in enthusiastically on 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
Great show and great company too.
Line-up : Phil Bates, Joanna Bates & Susanne Filep.
A welcome return to the UK for the Phil Bates Trio at The Keys in Huddersfield. The gig was split into two sessions, with the band performing a varied selection of songs from the classic ELO material such as 'Evil Woman', Midnight Blue', 'Livin Thing', ' Confusion' and 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' to Hungarian violin solos by Susanne, celtic flute by Jo and a wonderful performance of one of Phils own compositions 'One Sky'. Even Tom Waites and Stevie Wonder songs covered in their own unique way with fantastic 3 part harmony vocals on many of the songs.
The audience really enjoyed the show and joined in enthusiastically on 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
Great show and great company too.
Trevor Burton Benefit Show : Robin 2, Bilston, U.K. - 23rd June 2019
Line-up : Andy Fairweather Low, Emma Jonson, Raymond Froggatt, Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band, Climax Blues Band and the Trevor-less Burton Band.
What a fantastic event at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 23rd June, held as a fundraiser for former Move member & Midlands blues legend, Trevor Burton who sadly is not in good health at the moment. Many friends, band members, artists and fans travelled to see this great show featuring Andy Fairweather Low, Emma Jonson, Raymond Froggatt, Roy Woods Rock & Roll Band, Climax Blues Band and the Trevor Burton-less Band. Also was wonderful to see former Move member Chris 'Ace' Kefford in the audience too.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band performing 'See My Baby Jive', 'Fire Brigade', 'Blackberry Way' and 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' live at the concert.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Line-up : Andy Fairweather Low, Emma Jonson, Raymond Froggatt, Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band, Climax Blues Band and the Trevor-less Burton Band.
What a fantastic event at the Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday 23rd June, held as a fundraiser for former Move member & Midlands blues legend, Trevor Burton who sadly is not in good health at the moment. Many friends, band members, artists and fans travelled to see this great show featuring Andy Fairweather Low, Emma Jonson, Raymond Froggatt, Roy Woods Rock & Roll Band, Climax Blues Band and the Trevor Burton-less Band. Also was wonderful to see former Move member Chris 'Ace' Kefford in the audience too.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of Roy Wood Rock & Roll Band performing 'See My Baby Jive', 'Fire Brigade', 'Blackberry Way' and 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' live at the concert.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Phil Bates Band performing the Music of ELO : ZDF Fernsehgarten, Germany - 9th June 2019
A few screen shots from the tv appearance by the band during ZDF's 'Back to the 70's & 80's' show. Show details here.
Youtube video footage here.
A few screen shots from the tv appearance by the band during ZDF's 'Back to the 70's & 80's' show. Show details here.
Youtube video footage here.
Cliff Hillis with Greg Maragos and Starbelly : Cavern Club, Liverpool, U.K. - 17th May 2019
A few photos featuring The Orchetra's '8th Man', Cliff Hillis, performing two sets first with Greg Maragos and then as part of the brilliant Starbelly on the front stage of The Cavern Club as part of the International Pop Overthrow event.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos from the two gigs.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
A few photos featuring The Orchetra's '8th Man', Cliff Hillis, performing two sets first with Greg Maragos and then as part of the brilliant Starbelly on the front stage of The Cavern Club as part of the International Pop Overthrow event.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos from the two gigs.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
Stand Up & Rock : Kendal Leisure Centre, U.K. - 23rd March 2019
Line-up : Jasper Carrott, Bev Bevan, Abby Brant, Phil Tree, Geoff Turton, Suzi Dian and Lee Evans.
What a great show again, with Jasper Carrott having the audience in fits of laughter throughout. Lots of great music from the 60's and 70's too with songs from The Move performed and the show ending with a couple of ELO classics, 'Mr Blue Sky' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
Line-up : Jasper Carrott, Bev Bevan, Abby Brant, Phil Tree, Geoff Turton, Suzi Dian and Lee Evans.
What a great show again, with Jasper Carrott having the audience in fits of laughter throughout. Lots of great music from the 60's and 70's too with songs from The Move performed and the show ending with a couple of ELO classics, 'Mr Blue Sky' and 'Don't Bring Me Down'.
The Orchestra : Retro Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland - 13th March 2019
The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark Jnr, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.
What a fantastic trip we had to Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland this week. We travelled from Zurich to the stunning city of Lucerne where The Orchestra would be the main artist on the opening night of the 2019 Retro Festival held in the amazing 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof overlooking the beautiful Lake Lucerne. The band performed a brilliant 90 minute set in front of an appreciative crowd, and there was also a bonus 30 minute interview after the show with Glen, Eric, Mik and Hux compered by Phil Dankner, which was very entertaining.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Xanadu', 'Evil Woman', 'All Over The World', 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert. I have also uploaded a clip of Glen Burtnik & Phil Dankner performing ''Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough' during the interview session.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
The Orchestra line-up : Lou Clark Jnr, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Gordon Townsend, Parthenon Huxley and Glen Burtnik.
What a fantastic trip we had to Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland this week. We travelled from Zurich to the stunning city of Lucerne where The Orchestra would be the main artist on the opening night of the 2019 Retro Festival held in the amazing 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof overlooking the beautiful Lake Lucerne. The band performed a brilliant 90 minute set in front of an appreciative crowd, and there was also a bonus 30 minute interview after the show with Glen, Eric, Mik and Hux compered by Phil Dankner, which was very entertaining.
Check out my Youtube Channel to watch my videos of 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Xanadu', 'Evil Woman', 'All Over The World', 'Can't Get It Out Of My Head' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' performed live at the concert. I have also uploaded a clip of Glen Burtnik & Phil Dankner performing ''Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough' during the interview session.
All photos (c) Jim Hoban.
