Friday 27 November 2009

Rhythm Kings UK 2009 Tour / Reviews

published on www.billwyman.com


Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings have just completed their UK tour – playing to packed venues up and down the country. Fans loved the line-up and gigs – and so did the critics, hailing the tour ‘truly impressive’ and a ‘super line-up’.

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Review for Bournemouth show on November 6, 2009
Jeremy Miles (Bournemouth Daily Echo 12.11.09) said: “Some unlikely things have happened to Bill Wyman since he left the Rolling Stones. First he acquired a serious metal detecting habit and now he’s given up smoking and become virtually tee-total. At this rate he’ll have taken up knitting before the end of the year.

“Happily though the 73-year-old bassman still runs a sensational band. His Rhythm Kings hit the stage at the Pavilion on Friday just a week into their latest UK tour and delivered a show that had the packed house on its feet, clapping, dancing and singing along. The nine piece line-up, featuring some of the finest musical talents around, played a compelling set that veered from jazz, blues and R&B to cajun, pop and straight down the line rock ‘n’ roll.

“With Georgie Fame on Hammond organ, Geraint Watkins on piano, Terry Taylor and Albert Lee on guitars, the twin horns of Nick Payn and Frank Mead, Graham Broad on drums and Beverley Skeete on vocals, Wyman has established a formidable performing unit. Watching from behind his bass with proprietorial pride, he exploits his band's not inconsiderable strengths with quiet efficiency.

On Friday, special guest Gary US Bonds added a little extra icing to an already lip-smacking confection. A truly impressive show.”

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Review for New Brighton show on November 16, 2009
David Charters (Liverpool Daily Post 16.11.09) said: “They scooped ice cream from tubs with wooden spoons or winced at the chill of nutty choc ices when the music paused for breath in the interval at the plush theatre on the old prom - where, half a century earlier, some of them would have thronged with the teddy boys in fluorescent socks and liquorice-stick trousers towards the girls with beehive hair, seamed stockings and suspenders. Rock and Roll was young then and riding the carousel.

“Now it’s mature and wise, but its fans and the players are rejuvenated, and they link arms with the ghosts of their own high days, when they hear again those chords thunder through the amplifiers. So it was when Bill Wyman and the Rhythm Kings visited the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton to entertain a packed house with cajun, blues, jazz, soul, skiffle - all those styles that piped into Rock and Roll.

“Cool as ever in denims and shades, Wyman, 73, introduced the boys and the one girl in his band. She is Beverley Skeete, a singer of such range, depth and power that she would tremble the souls of those hopefuls in TV's silly talent shows. "Do You Like Good Music?" she sang. The answer was obvious, as she swayed her hips and kicked out flashes of her crimson petticoat.

“Overlooking the stage from his organ was Georgie Fame, sitting straight as a preacher in his black jacket and white shirt, his husky, jazz-smoked voice carrying over the auditorium. On keyboards was the superb Geraint Watkins. The splendid Nick Payn and Frank Mead blew and stuttered their saxophones, while the drumming of Graham Broad and the consummate bass of Wyman itself held the rhythm for the virtuosos, including their old pals Terry Taylor and Albert Lee on guitars.

Gary US Bonds was the guest singer, his voice as soulful as the rolling river outside. The other star of a wonderful, stomping, clapping night was the new Floral Pavilion with its generously spaced chairs and compact stage, a great venue for rock and roll.”

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Review for Aberdeen show on November 17, 2009
Jim Strachan (Evening Express 18.11.09) said: “By rights, Bill Wyman should be sitting at home in his slippers of an evening, having turned 73 last month. But the ex-Rolling Stones bassist just keeps rocking on, for which his millions of fans are thankful.

“Bill's latest visit to Aberdeen was halfway through an exhausting tour which sees him and his band play 32 gigs in 40 nights. And he’s loving every minute of it because, as he says, the Rhythm Kings play the music they like to people who like it.

“The generous set included rock 'n' roll, blues, soul, jazz and Cajun music. The Kings gave every genre the Midas touch - no surprise considering their line-up contains Georgia Fame, Albert Lee and Frank Mead.

“Lee's guitar playing on Race With The Devil was fabulous, while Mead's frequent sax solos were out of this world. And vocalist Beverley Skeete had the audience spellbound with the aptly-named I Put A Spell On You.”
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Review for Cheltenham show on November 22, 2009
Duncan Brooks (Crackerjack November 2009) said: “Doctors may today be perplexed as their surgery waiting rooms fill with patients complaining of the same ankle ailment. However, this is no bizarre epidemic of achilles tendonitis raging through the local area, but a capacity Town Hall’s worth of people suffering the after effects of three hours incessant foot-tapping to Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

“Wyman took to the stage before the rest of the band to pay an understated and rather touching nod to Brian Jones, saying that it was a pleasure to play in his late band-mate’s birthplace and always special to be reminded of the man who was responsible for the Rolling Stones’ forming.

“The band’s impressive line-up was then introduced, amongst them rhythm and blues icon Georgie Fame and country rock guitar virtuoso Albert Lee. After a taster of the banter that punctuated the whole performance, Wyman described the set as a selection of jazz, blues, early rock and Cajun.

“The first half followed a consistent style, as each member took turns to lead the songs, all masterfully, as their skill shone though. The second half showed much more variety and depth, as James Brown’s hit This Is A Man’s World opened to reflect a change of pace. The band’s faithful were also treated to a strange and stonking rendition of Johnny B Goode dripping with motifs from the James Bond Theme, before Rolling Stones fans were delighted by Wyman’s second nod to his past with a performance of Honky Tonk Woman.

“As the second half drew to a close and the band left the stage to raucous applause, the main room’s sprung dance floor rumbled like a demanding belly as a packed room’s measure of feet stamped for an encore with similar hunger.

“The super line-up did not disappoint and retook the stage with special guest, American R’n’B singer Gary Bonds, who urged the packed stalls to their feet to join in with a rousing finish.

"The Rhythm Kings are truly a treat to see live.”
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Review for Manchester show on November 25, 2009
Ria Nortcliffe (City Life 26.11.09) said: “Blues, soul, rock, jazz, or Cajun - you name it, the very adaptable Rhythm Kings can play it. This vast family of musicians, led by rock ’n’ roll icon, author, and restaurateur Bill Wyman, now 73, gave their own take on popular songs from the turn of last century through to the 1970s. The jewel in the Kings' crown is Beverley Skeete, their only female member, and a vocalist of such range and depth that the hall trembled when she sang.

“She made Wilson Pickett’s Sweet Soul Music look effortless. The soulful Gary US Bonds was the guest singer, and was so in sync with the band that it is hard to imagine the Rhythm Kings without him. Unlike previous performances, Wyman stepped out of the shadows to sing three songs, including the Rolling Stones' Honky Tonk Woman, which was a high point for many.

But this was surpassed by Skeete as she took centre stage with Albert Lee, who laid down his guitar in favour of piano to accompany her in a heart-rending version of The Everley Brothers' Crying in the Rain. This was followed by her stunning rendition of Nina Simone's I Put A Spell On You. It was a wonderful, stomping, clapping night, and the variety of songs proved the range of Wyman and his band.”

Sunday 25 October 2009

PRS - Helping The Heart of Music Concert at the Royal Albert Hall,London, 25.10.2009

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WHAT A NIGHT!
The long awaited event took place on Saturday 25 Oct 2009 at Royal Albert Hall. A Unique Celebration: In Aid of the PRS for Music Members Benevolent Fund.

What a weekend, despite cold, cough, wind and other obstacles it was something else - and we had front row seats ! Not only was the event star-studded, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings acted as houseband - and The FACES topped the bill (with or without Rod, who cares). At the end of the great show no one seemed to miss him.

Here is a nice review:
http://www.helpingtheheartofmusic.com/news_stark.asp#newsbit

Saturday 26 September 2009

Bill Wyman Rhythm Kings at the Lahnstein Bluesfestival, 26.09.2009

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Bill Wyman Rhythm Kings at the Lahnstein Bluesfestival, 26.09.2009, ein Album auf Flick.

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We had a wonderful time at the Lahnstein Bluesfestival 2009. The Rhythm Kings played a wonderful set.

Wednesday 23 September 2009

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings: Konzertkritik aus Kopenhagen, Falconer Salen (dänisch)

Onsdag d. 23-09-2009 kl. 10:25






Bill Wyman & The Rhythm Kings

Falconer Salen, København, tirsdag d. 22. september 2009

Anmeldt af Carsten Skov






Nerve og samspil, når gamle legekammerater samles

Da Bill Wyman forlod Rolling Stones, gik der efter sigende lang tid, før han havde lyst til at gribe ud efter bassen igen. Han havde nu pludselig tid til at skrive bøger, fotografere sin have - og gå på opdagelse i naturen med sin metaldetektor(!). Heldigvis var det ikke helt nemt at holde interessen for musikken og trangen til selv at spille nede. Bill Wyman var simpelt hen nødt til at samle et udvalg af ligesindede, en trang der i 1997 udmøntede sig i Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.

Et tydeligt modent publikum var troppet op i Falconer Salen til en aften i selskab med bandet for at konstatere, om gnisten og det tætte samspil fortsat var i behold.

Det var med en smule bange anelser, man så bandet komme på scenen. Ingen store armbevægelser, ingen spraglet påklædning, blot en samling helt almindelige mennesker, som man møder dem i køen ved busstoppestedet eller over køledisken i supermarkedet.

Et enkelt bandmedlem, saxofonisten Frank Mead, måtte ligefrem støtte sig til to krykker på sin vej frem til den spisebordsstol, som skulle være hans arbejdsplads de næste par timer. Det skulle dog heldigvis snart vise sig, at hverken bandmedlemmernes fremskredne alder eller Frank Meads fodskade var nogen hindring for lade den musikalske gnist bryde ud i lys lue.

Klassisk blues og rhythm'n'blues
Fra første nummer, "I've Got A Woman", stod det klart, at der var sat vand over til en rundtur i et klassisk blues- og rhythm'n'blues-materiale. Georgie Fames formidable vokal, Bill Wymans velkendte stenstøtte-positur, Geraint Watkins' hyggepianist-attitude var de umiddelbart iøjnefaldende nøgleposter i et samspil, der var så tæt som på et fodboldhold, hvor alle 11 mand er trukket hjem i forsvaret foran målet.

Men der var ikke dømt forsvar. Ej heller var musikaliteten til at holde inden for en fast afstukket bane. Dertil var der ganske for meget legesyge, for mange små krøller, for mange diskrete drillerier bandmedlemmerne imellem. Som når den opretstående Nick Payn drillede sin skadede makker med at vise, hvor let det var at ta' et par dansetrin eller to.

Det er dog umuligt at komme uden fløjspilleren i scenens venstre side. Sangerinden Beverley Skeete har siden bandets start i 1997 sørget for en nerve og en intensitet, der spiller lige op med og sine steder overgår den unge Tina Turner. Samtidig lægger hun en fornem bund og baggrund med korstemme - og med æggende dansetrin, der ret beset er tiltrængte, når man tager de stillestående og noget ældre mandspersoner, som hun er omgivet af i betragtning. Hendes forkærlighed for Jackie Wilsons sangkatalog var tydelig, og det var med helt speciel kant, hun dedikerede samme Wilsons "I'll Be Satisfied" til en helt bestemt tidligere kæreste.

Aftenen bød på et mylder af fornemme soli fra Georgie Fames orgel over Frank Meads og Nick Payns på sax til Geraint Watkins. Til gengæld savnedes en Keith Richards frækhed og skævhed i Terry Taylors guitar.

Skyggen fra Stones
Netop Rolling Stones hængte desværre over både musikken og snakken på scenen. Vi VED godt, at Bill Wyman spillede bas dér i over 30 år. Vi VED godt, at Mick Jagger og Keith Richards fra tid til anden "lånte" fra andre musikere, blandt andet Billy Prestons "Do You Love Me", som "inspirerede" til "Melody" på Stones-albummet "Black And Blue". I hænderne - eller rettere munden - på Georgie Fame og Beverley Skeete kunne man heldigvis sætte sig ud over Stones-referencerne.

Til gengæld blev referencerne stoppet ned i publikum, som var der tale om tvangsfodring af franske gæs, når præsentationen af Bill Wyman blev ledsaget af riffet og et par takter fra "I Can't Get No Satisfaction", og når Bill efterfølgende giver sin egen version af "Honky Tonk Women". Sympatisk og pænt, men langt fra med den nerve og de gnister, der normalt ledsager den "normale" udgave med Mick Jagger og Keith Richards i front.

Legesyg aften
Men, men, men. Det var til alt held mindre krusninger på en fin aften, hvor der blev leget, både bandmedlemmer imellem og med arrangementerne af det klassiske materiale. Geraint Watkins fik føjet et stærkt personligt udtryk og et skarpt jazzy udtryk, både til Bob Dylans "Maggie's Farm" og til "Johnny B. Goode". Herligt at opleve, hvordan sidstnævnte sang kan forvandles fra en standard for lead guitar til at være en sumpet, jazzy sag, i en grad, så man føler sig hensat til fortidens tunge tobakståger og den allestedsnærværende "duft" af lager og Guinness, der til gengæld fortsat kan opleves på en typisk engelsk pub. Bill Wymans tørre kommentar til sangen var i øvrigt, at Chuck Berry brød han sig ikke om - men hans sange var der ikke noget i vejen med.

Sektionen af ekstranumre blev indledt med "Days Like This", en blues, der med hensyn til arrangementet var skåret så tæt til benet, at det næsten var som en spand koldt vand i forhold til de vedholdende klapsalver, der havde kaldt bandet på scenen. Til gengæld gik præsentationen rent ind. Sangen stammer fra Mose Allison, blues-legenden fra Tippo, Mississippi, der ifølge Georgie Fame skulle fylde 82 den 18. eller 11. november, det huskede han ikke helt. I hvert fald var det på Remembrance Day. (11. november er i øvrigt den rigtige dato, red.).

Der var straks mere skub over "My Toot Toot", en cajun-klassiker, som blev leveret med højt humør og ikke mindst over det Screamin' Jay Hawkins-nummer, "I Put A Spell On You", som med Beverley Skeete som absolut frontfigur afsluttede en fin aften.

Det vil være synd at sige, at Bill Wyman står som den store fornyer af rock- og blues-musikken. Til gengæld viste denne aften, at han - som det skete adskillige gange i aftenens løb - har grund til at smile og ha' glimt i øjet bag de tonede brilleglas. Han og bandet ku' gå tilfredse fra scenen. Vi andre ku' haste til metroen, bekræftet i opfattelsen af, at når verden er af lave, så er der heldigvis fortsat liv og nerve at hente i den klassiske rock, blue og rhythm'n'blues.
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22 Sep 2009, Frederiksberg/Copenhagen. Danish Newspaper "Extra Bladet" wrote a review
(in Danish only):
Bill Wymans løsslupne slyngler.
Munter boogie med rullestenens mestermusikalske rytmekonger i Falconer Salen.
(By Tomas Treo.)
I Falconer Salen her til aften var det ikke svært at se, hvorfor Bill Wyman ikke orkede The Rolling Stones længere. Den 72-årige bassist fra London er alt det, solsystemets største rockband ikke er, når han som beskedent midtpunkt for sine Rhythm Kings rejser rundt med et slæng af garvede mestermusikanter, der ligner nogle slyngler, som er stukket af fra plejehjemmet og slipper vanviddet løs på pubben, indtil de bliver indfanget endnu engang.
Gennem et par fornøjelige timer swingede de syv suspekte gentlemen sig elskværdigt gennem et repertoire bestående af schlagere fra blandt andre Ray Charles, Mose Allison, T-Bone Walker og Chuck Berry, og tilsat både galskab og overskud på instrumenterne emmede seancen af lystig spilleglæde.

Enerverende Skeete
Hvad angår indlevelse var der ikke tæt på udsolgt, og det var der så sandelig heller ikke rent publikumsmæssigt, hvilket hæmmende seancen noget, men sangerinden Beverley Skeete opførte sig desværre som om, hun var med Mick og Keef i en fyldt Parken. Det var langt mere muntert, når tangent-ekvilibristerne Georgie Fame og Geraint Watkins fik mikrofonen, der ivrigt gik på skift, mens Frank Mead til gengæld ikke gik ret meget. Saxofonisten var nemlig på krykker, men om man så havde fået amputeret bentøjet, ville man næppe kunne undgå at vippe med foden til Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Herligt.

Kurt Madsen took photos of the Esbjerg show which can be watched
on Bill's website, click here

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Aarhus, Denmark, 23.09.09

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Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Aarhus, Denmark, 23.09.09, ein Album auf Flickr.

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Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Aarhus, Denmark:
Bill Wyman (b)
Beverley Skeete
Terry Taylor (g)
Graham Broad (d)
Geraint Watkins (k)
Nick Payn
Frank Mead

This time without Albert Lee. Bill was telling the crowd that the band is like a football team and Albert has a red card this time. (Albert was on tour with Hogan´s Heroes)
Great guitar playing by Terry Taylor!
Security was tight and I had only time for some quick shots. 


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Aarhus, Denmark - 23 Sep 2009


Preview (in Danish only): Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings som de kalder sig - kommer med: Frank Mead, Nick Payn, Terry Taylor, Graham Broad, Geraint Watkins, Beverley Skeete, Georgie Fame og naturligvis Bill Wyman. Bill Wyman har i 31 år været en del af The Rolling Stones og han har et velkendt ry som en af de bedste bas guitarister i Rock and Roll’ens historie. Efter at have forladt The Rolling Stones og efter en pause på et par år fra musik, vendte Bill Wyman tilbage på scenen, nu i herligt selskab med andre kendte musikere. Stilen er Jazz og Blues fra 1930-1940. Med variation af musikere – med hver deres stil så det nye band ”Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings” dagens lys. Den første CD blev udgivet i 1997. Herefter begyndte bandet også at optræde på spillesteder med omkring 1000 publikums pladser. Efter endnu flere CD udgivelser fulgte også turneer til UK, Europa og USA. Hele ideen bag Rhythm Kings er at forskellige musikere har mulighed for at spille med, både når det gælder optagelse af CD’er og når de er på turne. Bill Wyman selv siger, at han elsker at være en Rhythm King og han elsker denne konstellation, som leverer deres slags musik til publikum som sætter pris på rigtige musikere, der spiller på rigtige instrumenter uden en eneste computer indblanding!


From Bill's Blog (shortened): "With the first gig over, the following morning the band travelled by bus to Aarhus, with Bill saying the venue – Musikhuset - was a really nice theatre, and had a capacity of nearly 1,600.

Bill and the band played the same set as the previous night, with a fantastic standing ovation at the end following the encores. But not rest for Bill and the Rhythm Kings. Thursday saw the band back on the road, driving to Esbjerg by bus, before doing a sound check (which Bill says was very good).

The Musikhuset in Esbjerg had a capacity of 1,063, with the band playing I Got A Woman (Georgie), Show Me (Beverley), Chicken Shack Boogie (Geraint), Too Late (Terry), Anyway The Wind Blows (Georgie), All Night Long (Bill), Melody (Georgie & Beverley), Maggie's Farm (Geraint), Three Cool Cats (Georgie), Sweet Soul Music (Beverley) and You Never Can Tell (Bill) for the first set. A short 20-minute break, and then the crowd showed their approval for the second set as the RKs played through Baby Workout (Beverley), Jump Jive And Wail (Georgie), Green River (Bill & Beverley), Johnny B Goode (Geraint), She's Lookin' Good (Beverley), Hit The Road Jack (Georgie), I'll Be Satisfied (Beverley), That's Better For Me Baby (Terry) and Honky Tonk Women (Bill).

Encores – to loud applause and a sizzling reception – included Days Like This (Georgie), My Toot Toot (Georgie) and I Put A Spell On You (Beverley). Another standing ovation, then backstage for drinks and to the hotel.

Friday 4 September 2009

Albert Lee & Hogan´s Heroes at the Downtown Bluesclub, Hamburg,04.09.2009

(please click on the picture to get to the album)

Another great concert by Albert and Hogan´s Heroes at the Downtown Bluesclub in Hamburg. Elio Pace was on tour with them.

Sunday 9 August 2009

NWA Legends Convention Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

(please click on the picture above to get to the album)

I heard about the NWA Legends Convention in Charlotte, NC, USA, years ago and never thought that I would be at such a fanfest.

As they announced THE FOUR HORSEMEN Reunion I decided to travel to Charlotte to be at this special event. I got there on Thurday and stayed at the convention hotel. The convention started in the evening with a Q & A with stars like Ric Flair, Harley Race and Jim Cornette. I stayed until the end of the last panel and enjoyed to be among the other fans.
On friday the photo-sessions and autograph-sessions began. Wow! What a huge event. I was a overwhelmed by all the new impressions but had no time to take a breath. The Horsemen Reunion took place and everyone was on their feet to get their pictures taken with the Original Horsemen. Had a fab time talking to other fans while waiting to get my picture taken. Booked all the photosessions that were available. The wrestlers were very kind and talked to their fans with a lot of patience. I had a chance to talk to Tully Blanchard and J.J. Dillon as well as Ric Flair and Ole Anderson.

The report of this event will continue a little later.

Saturday 18 April 2009

Razorlight in Hamburg, Große Freiheit, 18.04.2009

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Razorlight in Hamburg, Große Freiheit, 18.04.2009, ein Album auf Flickr.

(please click on the pictures above to get to the album)

 Setlist
  1. Back to the Start
  2. Keep The Right Profile
  3. In the Morning
  4. Vice
  5. North London Trash
  6. Golden Touch
  7. Before I Fall to Pieces
  8. In the City
  9. Wire to Wire
  10. Blood For Wild Blood
  11. Stumble and Fall
  12. Tabloid Lover
  13. America
  14. Somewhere Else
  15. 60 Thompson
  16. Hostage Of Love
  17. Burberry Blue Eyes
  18. Rip It Up
     
    I had a great time at the concert. I want to say Thank You to a friend who got me a ticket.
     
    Some fans were a little disappointed that the band played only 50 minutes and give one encore about 10 minutes for € 30,00. 


Sunday 8 March 2009

David Garrett an der Musikhalle 2009

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Wir hatten das Glück, Herrn David Garrett an der Musikhalle in Hamburg schon vor seinem Konzert zu treffen. Er ist immer sehr freundlich und gibt bereitwillig Autogramme und lässt Fotos auch zusammen mit den Fans machen.

Sunday 1 March 2009

Scooter Autogrammstunde 2009, Saturn Hamburg

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Die Autogrammstunde war sehr gut besucht und die Herren waren sehr geduldig beim Signieren.

Saturday 24 January 2009

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Franeker, 24.01.2009

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The gig in Franeker was a sold out one. Had a great time but we got there a little late and were lucky to get to the 2nd row.

Bill took pics of the fans standing in the front and had a great time.

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Wednesday 21 January 2009

Bill Wymans´s Rhythm Kings in Hamburg, 21./22.01.2009

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Rhythm Kings in Hamburg, 21 + 22 Jan 2009

(please click on the link to get to the album)

Rhythm Kings as very special guests. The event took place in Circus Sarrasani's Tent at Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg. The newspaper articles say it all and there is nothing to add from my part. Also, I kept bits and pieces from Bill's blog which are posted below:

"Off to Hamburg by coach on Wednesday, Jan 21, arriving at the NH City Hotel in the afternoon. Bill and the band were quickly spotted, and Bill took some timeout to sign autographs both inside and outside the hotel. After settling in, Bill headed over to the venue – a large marquee and caravans!

Bill also clocked up some serious media work – doing a TV interview with Bettina Lehnert for EuroMaxx, an interview with Jorg Sonntag for Radio Bremen TV, and with Markus Lucas for Bunte Magazine (Music). He did several more, but lost count before heading back and getting ready for the show.

The concert in Heiligengeistfeld in Hamburg was part of a show based around variations of Sgt Pepper (the Beatles) and Rock & Roll Circus (the Rolling Stones).

The set – which was a swift 40 minutes – included I Got A Woman (Georgie), Jump Jive & Wail (Albert), Show Me (Beverley), Chicken Shack Boogie (Geraint), Melody (Georgie/ Beverley), I'm Ready (Albert), You Never Can Tell (Bill), I Put A Spell On You (Beverley), and finished up with Tear It Up (Albert). The band left the stage to standing ovations."


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Welt online wrote:

Ex-Stone scheitert an den Beatles
Von Stefan Krulle 23. Januar 2009, 02:52 Uhr

Rock'n'Roll Circus auf dem Heiligengeistfeld: "Sgt. Pepper's" darf weiter als unaufführbar gelten

Es tut uns wirklich leid. Wir waren viel zu optimistisch, als uns nach ein paar leckeren Kostproben im Kaiserkeller der Rock'n'Roll Circus mit seiner Show rund ums Opus Magnum der Beatles, ergo um "Sgt. Pepper's", an dieser Stelle eine warme Empfehlung wert war. Nach der Premiere des immerhin ehrenwerten Versuches, das oft für unaufführbar gehaltene Werk doch auf eine Bühne zu bringen, müssen wir diese stark einschränken.

Der lange, lange Abend fing schon nicht sehr glücklich an. Ex-Stone Bill Wyman und seine Rhythm Kings sind zwar eine knuffige Truppe, passten aber hierher wie Free Jazz in eine Gottschalk-Show und waren wohl auch nur für die ersten zwei Abende gebucht, um den roten Teppich zu rechtfertigen. Dann kam Pause Nummer eins.
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'Hamburger Abendblatt - Von Heinrich Oehmsen.
Die "The Rock'n'Roll Circus Band" im Sarrasani-Zirkuszelt in Hamburg. Die Band spielt Stücke des Beatles-Albums "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

Es gab schon mal einen Rock And Roll Circus. 1968 inszenierten die Rolling Stones so einen musikalisch-circensischen Abend mit Mick Jagger als Zirkusdirektor, Gästen wie The Who, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithfull, Eric Clapton und einige Artisten. Ähnliches haben wohl auch die Produzenten und Konzertveranstalter Arno und Michael Steffen im Sinn gehabt, als sie "The Rock 'n' Roll Circus performing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" kreierten. Doch was als buntes nostalgisches Spektakel konzipiert war, erwies sich bei der Premiere im Sarrasani-Zirkuszelt auf dem Heiligengeistfeld als unglamouröse Covershow mit dramaturgischen Schwächen.


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(erschienen am 23. Januar 2009)