THE SENSATIONAL 60′s EXPERIENCE Tour 2016/17

October 2016

*Sensational 60’s Experience Tour*

13^th   Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury                         Tel: 0844 8717607  click to book
14^th   Princess Theatre, Torquay                              Tel: 0844 8713023  click to book
15^th    Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone                             Tel: 0844 8713015 click to book
16^th    Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare        Tel: 01934 645544 click to book
20^th   Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury                           Tel: 01743 281281 click to book
21^st    City Hall, Newcastle                                       Tel: 0191 2778030 click to book
22^nd   Corn Exchange, Kings Lynn                           Tel: 01553 764864 click to book
23^rd    Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering                       Tel: 01536 414141 click to book
27^th   Churchill Theatre, Bromley                            Tel: 0203 2856000 click to book
28^th   The Cresset, Peterborough                              Tel: 01733 265705 click to book
29^th   White Rock, Hastings                                      Tel: 01424 462288 click to book
31^st   Cadogan Hall, London                                     Tel: 0207 7304500 click to book  

November 2016

*Sensational 60’s Experience Tour*

The Merseybeats replacing The Fortunes from 3^rd through 13^th November 2016

3^rd   Richmond Theatre, Surrey                                 Tel: 0844 8717651 click to book
4^th   The Orchard Theatre, Dartford                          Tel: 01322 220000 click to book
6^th    Theatre Royal, Brighton                                     Tel: 0844 8717650 click to book
9^th     Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham                        Tel: 0115 9895555 click to book
11^th   The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth                   Tel: 08445 763000   click to book
12^th   The Grove Theatre, Dunstable                            Tel: 01582 602080 click to book
13^th   Wyvern Theatre, Swindon                                  Tel: 01793 524481 click to book
16^th   Opera House, York                                             Tel: 0844 8713024 click to book

17^th   Palace Theatre, Manchester                                Tel: 0844 8713019 click to book

18^th   Ferneham Hall, Fareham                                    Tel: 01329 231942 click to book
19^th   Embassy Theatre, Skegness                                 Tel: 01507 613100 click to book
20^th   Guild Hall, Preston                                             Tel: 0845 3442012 click to book
21^st   City Hall, Hull                                                     Tel: 01482 300300 click to book
22^nd  The Hawth, Crawley                                            Tel: 01293 553636 click to book
23^rd   Palace Theatre, Redditch                                    Tel: 01527 65203 click to book
24^th   Empire Theatre, Liverpool                                  Tel: 0844 8713017 click to book
25^th   New Victoria Theatre, Woking                            Tel: 0844 8717645 click to book
27^th   Marina Theatre, Lowestoft                                  Tel: 01502 533200 click to book
28^th   Venue Cymru, Llandudno                                   Tel: 01492 872000 click to book
29^th   Opera House, Buxton                                          Tel: 0845 1272190 click to book 

December 2016

*Sensational 60’s Experience Tour*

1^st    Southport, Theatre                                                Tel: 0844 8713021 click to book
2^nd   City Hall, Sheffield                                                Tel: 0114 2 789789 click to book
3^rd    New Theatre, Oxford                                            Tel: 0844 871 3020 click to book
9^th    Forum Theatre, Great Malvern                            Tel: 01684 892277  click to book
10^th  Victoria Hall, Stoke                                               Tel: 0844 8717649  click to book

January 2017

*Sensational 60’s Experience Tour*

The Merseybeats replacing Herman’s Hermits 26^th , 27^th & 28^th January 2017

26th The Empire, Sunderland       0844 871 3022   click to book

27^th Cliffs Pavilion, Southend     Tel: 01702 351135 click to book

28^th Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton     Tel: 01902 429212 click to book                                   

February 2017  

*Sensational 60’s Experience Tour*

R.I.P George Michael (1963-2016)

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Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou (25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016), known professionally as George Michael, was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer, who rose to fame as a member (with Andrew Ridgeley) of the music duo Wham!. He was best known in the 1980s and 1990s with his style of post-disco dance-pop, with best-selling songs such as "Last Christmas" and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go".

Michael sold more than 100 million records worldwide. His 1987 debut solo album, Faith, sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Michael garnered seven number one singles in the UK and eight number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, including "Careless Whisper" and "Freedom! '90". He ranks among the best-selling British acts of all time, with Billboard magazine ranking him the 40th most successful artist to ever live. Michael won various music awards throughout his 30-year career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male twice, four MTV Video Music Awards, four Ivor Novello Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards from eight nominations.
In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004. The documentary A Different Story, released in 2005, covered his career and personal life. In 2006, Michael announced his first tour in 15 years, the worldwide 25 Live tour, spanning three individual tours over the course of three years (2006, 2007 and 2008). In 2016, Michael announced a second documentary on his life entitled Freedom, set to be released in March 2017. On 25 December 2016, Michael died at home at the age of 53.

In what seems to be an unbelievable year for the loss of so many talented and inspirational people, we are again shocked at the sad passing of George Michael. RIP

The only time I had the opportunity to see this artist live was at Hyde Park, when got up on stage at the Live8-Gig that was organised by Bob Geldof. The pictures that I took that day will be treasured forever.  

George Michael´s No. 1 Singles in the UK: 

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (with Wham!) - 1984

Freedom (with Wham!) - 1984

Careless Whisper - 1984

I'm Your Man (with Wham!) - 1985

The Edge of Heaven (with Wham!) - 1986

A Different Corner - 1986

I Knew You Were Waiting For Me (with Aretha Franklin) - 1987

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (with Elton John) - 1991

Five Live EP (with Queen and Lisa Stansfield) - 1993

Jesus To A Child - 1996

Fastlove - 1996

R.I.P. Rick Parfitt 1948 - 2016

Rick Parfitt 1948 - 2016
Statement from The Parfitt Family & Status Quo Manager, Simon Porter.
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We are truly devastated to have to announce that Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has passed away at lunchtime today.

He died in hospital in Marbella, Spain as a result of a severe infection, having been admitted to hospital on Thursday evening following complications to a shoulder injury incurred by a previous fall.
This tragic news comes at a time when Rick was hugely looking forward to launching a solo career with an album and autobiography planned for 2017 following his departure from Status Quo’s touring activities on medical advice.
He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fellow band members, management, crew and his dedicated legion of fans from throughout the world, gained through 50 years of monumental success with Status Quo.
Rick is survived by his wife Lyndsay, their twins Tommy and Lily and Rick’s adult children Rick Jnr and Harry.
No further comment will be made at this time and Rick's family, and the band, ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.

Website:
Status Quo - The Official Site

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This is terrible terrible news especially at the time of year 💔 I feel very privileged to have witness Rick play at many concerts and to meet this humble and very nice guy. Condolences to his lovely family.

R.I.P. Greg Lake (1947-2016)

Greg Lake - King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer  (1947 - 08.12.2016)"It is with great sadness that I must now say goodbye to my friend and fellow band-mate, Greg Lake.Greg's soaring voice and skill as a musician will be remembered by all who knew his music and recordings made with ELP and King Crimson. I have fond memories of those great years we had in the 1970s and many memorable shows we performed together.Having lost Keith this year as well, has made this particularly hard for all of us. As Greg sang at the end of Pictures At An Exhibition, "death is life." His music can now live forever in the hearts of all who loved him.

Carl PalmerDecember 8, 2016"

Hot from Press! Status Quo on their "Last Night of Electric Tour" and Aquostic Tour 2016/17

 

Hot from Press: Rick Parfitt

Press Release: Thursday Sept 15th Status Quo regret to announce that guitarist Rick Parfitt has been ordered to rest for the remainder of the year at the very least following on from his heart attack and associated complications following a Quo show in Turkey on June 14th.

This means, of course, that he will be unable to take part in the forthcoming ‘Last Night Of The Electrics’ European and UK tour which commences in Vienna, Austria on October 12th.

Simon Porter, the band’s manager comments, “Although Rick is recovering well and is now able to lead a relatively normal day to day life, he is far from being fit enough to undertake the rigours of Quo’s touring schedule. Perhaps now is the time to reveal that Rick actually ‘died’ for several minutes directly following his heart attack which resulted in mild cognitive impairments for which he continues to receive neuropsychological support. His medical team continue to be confident of a full recovery, but Rick’s absolute priorities for the foreseeable future are for his health and wellbeing and to be able to see his eight year old twin children Tommy and Lily grow up. To this end, Rick may well have performed his last show with Quo, but no final decision will be made until next year. Regardless, it is his wish that the band continue to tour as planned and he will always be a part of Quo’s numerous other off stage activities”.

Rick has given his full blessing for the band to continue to honour their touring schedule in order to not let down the fans. Until the end of 2016, Status Quo will continue to utilise guest musicians. Irish guitarist Richie Malone, who is currently playing with the band, will continue in this role at least until the end of Quo’s European schedule which concludes in Paris on December 4th. Freddie Edwards, son of Quo bass player John 'Rhino' Edwards also stepped in for Rick during some of the Summer shows.

Rick will also use his convalescence period to compose songs for a long overdue solo album which he plans to record early next year. In the meantime, both Rick and the band would like to thank the fans for their continued understanding and support.

Photo: Rick - Sept 2016 - (c) Christie Goodwin  

Sky News - (Video) - Status Quo's Rick Parfitt may not return to band over heart fears
http://news.sky.com/

Daily Mail Online - Status Quo's Rick Parfitt quits Rockin' All Over The World on doctor's orders
www.dailymail.co.uk

Status Quo Official Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/StatusQuoOfficial/

The band: 

Francis Rossi - g, v

Rick Parfitt - g, v  Richie Malone

John Rhino Edwards - b, bv

Leon Cave - d 

October 2016 - The Last Night Of The Electrics Tour
Wed 12th Oct	Gasometer, Vienna, Austria	Tickets On Sale - Thu 24rd March
Thu 13th Oct	Wörtherseehalle, Klagenfurt, Austria	Tickets On Sale - Thu 24th March
Sat 15th Oct	Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland	Tickets On Sale - Thu 24th March
November 2016 - The Last Night Of The Electrics Tour
Thu 10th Nov	Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Fri 11th Nov	Arena, Leipzig	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Sat 12th Nov	Dreiländerhalle, Passau	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Mon 14th Nov	Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Tue 15th Nov	Messehalle, Erfurt	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Thu 17th Nov	Stadthalle, Rostock	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Fri 18th Nov	Nordseehalle, Emden	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Sat 19th Nov	Lanxess Arena, Köln	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Mon 21st Nov	Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Tue 22nd Nov	Brosearena, Bamberg	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Thu 24th Nov	König-Pilsener-Arena, Oberhausen	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Fri 25th Nov	Swisslife, Hannover	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Sat 26th Nov	Stadhalle, Magdeburg	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Tue 29th Nov	Porsche Arena, Stuttgart	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
Wed 30th Nov	Olympiahalle, München	Ticket Pre Sale - Buy Now
December 2016 - The Last Night Of The Electrics Tour
Fri 2nd Dec	Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam, Netherlands	Tickets On Sale - Thu 24th March
Sun 4th Dec	Zenith, Paris, France	Tickets On Sale - Thu 24th March
Thu 8th Dec	Nottingham Motorpoint Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Fri 9th Dec	Bournemouth Bic	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Sun 11th Dec	London The 02	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Tue 13th Dec	Brighton Centre	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Wed 14th Dec	Cardiff Motorpoint Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Fri 16th Dec	Birmingham Barclaycard Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Sat 17th Dec	Leeds First Direct Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Mon 19th Dec	Manchester Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Tue 20th Dec	Glasgow The Sse Hydro	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Thu 22nd Dec	Newcastle Metro Radio Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March
Fri 23rd Dec	Liverpool Echo Arena	Tickets Pre Sale - Weds 23rd March

We are delighted to be able to announce a full German Aquostic tour in some fantastic venues! Tickets will be on sale on Friday 16th December. 21.11.17 Bielefeld - Stadthalle 22.11.17 Hannover - Kuppelsaal 11.12.17 Berlin - Tempodrom... 12.12.17 Frankfurt - Jahrhunderthalle 13.12.17 Baden Baden - Festspielhaus 15.12.17 Stuttgart - Liederhalle 16.12.17 Halle / Saale - Friedrich Händel Halle 18.12.17 Düsseldorf - Mitsubishi Electric Halle 19.12.17 Hamburg - Mehr! Theater 21.12.17 Nürnberg - Meistersingerhalle Mehr anzeigen