Thursday, 24 January 2008
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Wednesday 13th February: Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at Windsor
Valentine’s tribute to Elvis at Windsor
On Wednesday 13th February, internationally-acclaimed US Elvis tribute artist JACK SMINK, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Elvis performers, Jack is clear that he does not wish to be recognised as an Elvis look-alike. "Jack explains: I want everyone to know, I am not trying to be Elvis. Every song that I sing and everything I do is a tribute to his memory and his music."
Jack performs right across the US including appearances at Florida’s Disneyworld and is in the UK for a week’s tour of venues over the Valentine’s period to publicise his new release “Just One More Time”.
The song came from a dream that stayed with Jack for many years. “I dreamed that I was in a field, an open field. In this dream I saw the visions written in the words of this song. I woke up with the words “Just One More Time” on my mind.” he remembers.
Then, five years later, he recalled that dream; he met with two members of his band, Mike Hostetler and Denny Mela. Together they put that dream to music. After sending a copy of the song to Ray Walker and Gordon Stoker of the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis’ backing band, they offered to add their special touch—their distinct sound—to this song.
Their contribution completed Jack’s vision for this song. Jack will be performing "Just One More Time" live at Chicago Rock Cafe during his Valentine’s Eve Show.
Admission to this event is £4 before 10pm and £6 after. Jack Smink is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/
Find out more about Jack at: www.myspace.com/jacksmink
On Wednesday 13th February, internationally-acclaimed US Elvis tribute artist JACK SMINK, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Elvis performers, Jack is clear that he does not wish to be recognised as an Elvis look-alike. "Jack explains: I want everyone to know, I am not trying to be Elvis. Every song that I sing and everything I do is a tribute to his memory and his music."
Jack performs right across the US including appearances at Florida’s Disneyworld and is in the UK for a week’s tour of venues over the Valentine’s period to publicise his new release “Just One More Time”.
The song came from a dream that stayed with Jack for many years. “I dreamed that I was in a field, an open field. In this dream I saw the visions written in the words of this song. I woke up with the words “Just One More Time” on my mind.” he remembers.
Then, five years later, he recalled that dream; he met with two members of his band, Mike Hostetler and Denny Mela. Together they put that dream to music. After sending a copy of the song to Ray Walker and Gordon Stoker of the legendary Jordanaires, Elvis’ backing band, they offered to add their special touch—their distinct sound—to this song.
Their contribution completed Jack’s vision for this song. Jack will be performing "Just One More Time" live at Chicago Rock Cafe during his Valentine’s Eve Show.
Admission to this event is £4 before 10pm and £6 after. Jack Smink is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/
Find out more about Jack at: www.myspace.com/jacksmink
Wednesday 6th February: US rock’n’roll band tour stops off at Windsor
US rock’n’roll band tour stops off at Windsor
On Wednesday 6th February, popular US rock’n’roll band JOE D’URSO & STONE CARAVAN, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
In 2002, D'Urso & Stone Caravan were chosen by House of Blues Concerts and The Harley Davidson Corporation to be the "official house band" for Harley's 100th Anniversary Open Road World Wide Tour. D'Urso was the only independent artist on the tour which performed three day festivals in Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney and Milwaukee with artists such as Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Elton John and many others. D'Urso co-wrote a thirty-minute musical production for Harley Davidson titled "Thunder" that was highlighted throughout the tour.
Since that time, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan have released a string of successful CD’s and have toured extensively around the globe. Their 2008 UK Tour brings them to Windsor for a one night only gig.
D'Urso's music is rootsy, introspective, rocking and forceful. Live shows have been recorded and traded worldwide and have attracted a legion of fans in 24 countries as many regularly travel hundreds of miles to attend performances.
Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/
Find out more about this band are available at: http://www.jdcaravan.com/
Photo courtesy of David Robinson
Wednesday 30th January: Natalia
NATALIA : Debut single ‘Pretty Like Me’ explodes pop gem onto UK music scene
Pop on the rocks - shaken, stirred and uncontrollably intoxicating! That’s the phenomena of the awesome Natalia, a spirited, spanking fresh talent who literally grabs pop by the scruff of the neck and customises it with her personal expression of rocky/soul. Natalia appears live on stage at Chicago Rock Café on Wednesday 30th January as part of their Wicked on Wednesday season and will feature her debut single, ‘Pretty Like Me’.
‘Pretty Like Me’ (released February 25 2008) is a tongue in cheek look at society’s obsession with image. Featuring Bimbo Jones mixes (Usher, Ciara), it confronts how girls can be bullied for not conforming to an ideal. This is a very bold debut statement from a young Natalia who’s outstanding talent led to peer bullying at school – a primary reason why Natalia is now an ambassador for the young people’s charities, UK Youth and Beat Bullying. The video, directed by award-winning Phil Griffin (Amy Winehouse, Bassment Jaxx, The Feeling), is a portrayal of how young people struggle for acceptance.
Natalia is pop dynamite simply waiting to explode. Produced by Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator), ‘Pretty Like Me’ is set to add a new raw-cut dimension to pop that’s got to be heard to be believed. The young starlet has also been kicking it live on stage throughout 2007 as she’s toured with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Girls Aloud, Simon Webb and McFly, as well as performing at Amerie’s star-studded launch party.
To find out more about Natalia’s single & album and her live dates check out http://www.nataliaofficial.com/. Details of the event at Windsor on the 30th January can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by telephoning Chicago Rock Café in William Street, Windsor on 01753 858870
ENDS
Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
Pop on the rocks - shaken, stirred and uncontrollably intoxicating! That’s the phenomena of the awesome Natalia, a spirited, spanking fresh talent who literally grabs pop by the scruff of the neck and customises it with her personal expression of rocky/soul. Natalia appears live on stage at Chicago Rock Café on Wednesday 30th January as part of their Wicked on Wednesday season and will feature her debut single, ‘Pretty Like Me’.
‘Pretty Like Me’ (released February 25 2008) is a tongue in cheek look at society’s obsession with image. Featuring Bimbo Jones mixes (Usher, Ciara), it confronts how girls can be bullied for not conforming to an ideal. This is a very bold debut statement from a young Natalia who’s outstanding talent led to peer bullying at school – a primary reason why Natalia is now an ambassador for the young people’s charities, UK Youth and Beat Bullying. The video, directed by award-winning Phil Griffin (Amy Winehouse, Bassment Jaxx, The Feeling), is a portrayal of how young people struggle for acceptance.
Natalia is pop dynamite simply waiting to explode. Produced by Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Steve Vai, Extreme, Annihilator), ‘Pretty Like Me’ is set to add a new raw-cut dimension to pop that’s got to be heard to be believed. The young starlet has also been kicking it live on stage throughout 2007 as she’s toured with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Girls Aloud, Simon Webb and McFly, as well as performing at Amerie’s star-studded launch party.
To find out more about Natalia’s single & album and her live dates check out http://www.nataliaofficial.com/. Details of the event at Windsor on the 30th January can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/ or by telephoning Chicago Rock Café in William Street, Windsor on 01753 858870
ENDS
Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
http://www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com/
Pretty Like Me (Bimbo Jones Remix) by Natalia
Natalia to appear live on stage at Windsor
On Wednesday 30th January, upcoming pop star Natalia, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at www.wickedonwednesday.com
Find out more about Natalia at her amazingly popular MySpace site: www.myspace.com/nataliaofficial
Wednesday 23rd January: Run For Cover to Windsor
Run For Cover to Windsor
On Wednesday 23rd January, classic rock covers band Run For Cover, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Run For Cover is a 5 piece band specialising in high quality rock covers and, if you like classic rock from the 60s (Stones, Cream) through the 70s (Free, Bad Company), to Stadium Rock (Bon Jovi, Guns 'n' Roses) and the latest guitar bands (Kaiser Chiefs, Green Day), then Run For Cover is the band for you!
The line-up comprises Peter Lea on vocals, Tony Dallison lead guitar, Paul Perryman on keyboards and guitar, Martin Potter on bass and Philip Bloom on drums. The band is supported by Colin Parry who manages sound.
Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/
On Wednesday 23rd January, classic rock covers band Run For Cover, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Run For Cover is a 5 piece band specialising in high quality rock covers and, if you like classic rock from the 60s (Stones, Cream) through the 70s (Free, Bad Company), to Stadium Rock (Bon Jovi, Guns 'n' Roses) and the latest guitar bands (Kaiser Chiefs, Green Day), then Run For Cover is the band for you!
The line-up comprises Peter Lea on vocals, Tony Dallison lead guitar, Paul Perryman on keyboards and guitar, Martin Potter on bass and Philip Bloom on drums. The band is supported by Colin Parry who manages sound.
Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after. The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco. Further details of this event can be found at http://www.wickedonwednesday.com/
Find out more about Run For Cover at: http://www.run-for-cover.com/
Wednesday 16th January: Loose Shoes head for Windsor
Loose shoes head for Windsor
On Wednesday 16th January, a unique band, a Texas-style swing funk and blues band called Loose Shoes, will appear live on stage at Chicago Rock Cafe, Windsor as part of their Wicked On Wednesday season.
Dennis Maroney, lead guitar/vocals/harmonica, is originally from Austin, Texas and played with Loose Shoes, an 8-pc band that included the fabulous Triggermen horn section throughout Texas for 7 years. Dennis has played at one time or another at all of the major clubs in Texas and has opened up for several national touring shows at various outdoor festivals. He has played throughout the U.S. with various groups over his 30 years of playing live shows. When he came to the UK, he formed the UK-version of Loose Shoes and brought together some talented musicians.
Dave Mattey, lead guitar, was the founder member of the seminal Cambridge folk-rockers Zyzygy, and the Mad Professors, an Irish-heavy metal-reggae ceilidh band, still gigging after 35 years to bewildered audiences. Dave worked and recorded in the US in the '80s and played with the reggae band Cool Runnings, a national act. Back in the UK Dave played bass for the Sue Lyn Band and guitar for a variety of blues, soul and big bands.
Richard (Dick) Fancutt, on keyboards, has worked as a session player and has played for various soul, blues and R&B bands over the last 25 years. He is also currently involved with The Purple Project, a highly acclaimed band of professional and ex-pro players (including founder Voyager members Chris Hook and Johnny Marter) dedicated to reproducing the classic rock of Deep Purple. Earlier this year, Dick gigged with Dougie White of Whitesnake fame.
Simon Cole, bass/vocals, has played with several London based bands and toured as a session bass player throughout Europe with various national acts throughout the 70's and 80's. He has played in various outfits during the years including a stint with jazz rockers Amyl Nitrate and the Takeoffs with Peter Lockett (ex The Moody Blues) and Bryson Graham (ex Spooky Tooth/Ten Years After).
Completing this very special line-up, with a musical pedigree to die for, is Jim Lassen on drums. He started playing drums at 16. With various ex-Iron Maiden musicians, Jim co-formed Gibraltar, a London-based heavy rock band. He joined Rhythm Method and played at a number of prestigious venues, including the ‘Orange’ and ‘Garage’ clubs in London. The band was also given airtime on Radio 1 as one of the best, unsigned bands. Jim went on to do a stint with the Pepperhorns, a Latin/African band, followed by numerous (last minute) one-off deps including a gig with Simon Le-Bon (Duran Duran), and a gig with Greg Ridley (ex Humble Pie). A man of many talents, Jim also played a gig on a Thames boat with a 20-piece jazz big band.
Admission to this event is £2 before 10pm and £3 after.
The band is supported by popular Chicago's DJ, Gary O'Brien, who will take us through to 1am with a disco.
Find out more about Loose Shoes here: www.myspace.com/looseshoesuk
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