Iron Maiden on Tour in 2018 (UK, Germany a. o.)

(c) Ines K (HH 2016)

Mit der The Book of Souls World Tour 2017 setzen die Rocklegenden von IRON MAIDEN ihren extrem erfolgreichen Tourneezyklus mit mehreren Hallenkonzerten in Europa fort. Auftakt ist am 22. April in Antwerpen (Belgien), wo die Rocker seit der Killers Tour 1981 erstmals wieder auftreten. Anschließend kommt die Band für Auftritte in Oberhausen, Frankfurt und Hamburg auch nach Deutschland, bevor es für eine umfassende Konzertreihe im Mai nach Großbritannien geht.

2018

May

 Sat 26

 Tallinn, ESTONIA

 Saku Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Mon 28

 Helsinki, FINLAND

 Hartwall Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

June

 Fri 1

 Stockholm, SWEDEN

 Tele2 Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Sun 3

 Trondheim Rocks, NORWAY

 Dahls Arena

Available from 17th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Tue 5

 Copenhagen, DENMARK

 Royal Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Thu 7

 Solvesborg, SWEDEN

 Sweden Rock Festival

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

Sat 9

Munich, GERMANY

Rockavaria, Königsplatz

On Sale

 Sun 10

 Hannover, GERMANY

 Expo Plaza

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Wed 13

 Berlin, GERMANY

 Waldbuhne

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

Sat 16

Firenze, ITALY

Firenze Rocks

On Sale

Sun 17

Nickelsdorf, AUSTRIA

Novarock Festival

On Sale

 Wed 20

 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC

 Letnany Airport

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Fri 22

 Dessel, BELGIUM

 Graspop

Available from 20th November 2017 09:00 GMT

Sun 24

Clisson, FRANCE

Hellfest

On Sale

 Tue 26

 Geneva, SWITZERLAND

 Geneva Arena

Available from 23rd November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Thu 28

 Sopron, HUNGARY

 Volt Festival

Available from 23rd November 2017 11:00 GMT

 Sat 30

 Freiburg, GERMANY

 Messegelaende

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

July

 Sun 1

 Arnhem, HOLLAND

 Gelredome

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Thu 5

 Paris, FRANCE

 AccorsHotel Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Mon 9

 Milan, ITALY

 San Siro Ippodromo

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Tue 10

 Zurich, SWITZERLAND

 Hallenstadion

Available from 23rd November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Fri 13

 Lisbon, PORTUGAL

 Altice Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Sat 14

 Madrid, SPAIN

 Wanda Metropolitano Stadium

Available from 21st November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA and Sabaton

 Tue 17

 Trieste, ITALY

 Piazza Unità d'Italia

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Fri 20

 Athens, GREECE

 Rockwave Festival

Available from 21st November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Sun 22

 Plovdiv, BULGARIA

 Hills Of Rock

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Tue 24

 Zagreb, CROATIA

 Zagreb arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Fri 27

 Krakow, POLAND

 Tauron Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest TBA

 Tue 31

 Newcastle, ENGLAND

 Metro Radio Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

August

 Thu 2

 Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND

 SSE Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Sat 4

 Aberdeen, SCOTLAND

 Exhibition & Conference Centre

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Mon 6

 Manchester, ENGLAND

 Manchester Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Tue 7

 Birmingham, ENGLAND

 Genting Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

 Fri 10

 London, ENGLAND

 O2 Arena

Available from 24th November 2017 09:00 GMT

 Special Guest
Killswitch Engage

Chris Thompson & Mads Eriksen Band - UPDATE

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JAN29

ManDoki Soulmates Wings of Freedom in NYC Mo 20:00 EST · Gastgeber: Mandoki Soulmates

The Beacon Theatre New York City, New York, Vereinigte Staaten

MRZ1

Chris Thompson (MMEB) – Pete York – Siggi Schwarz Band Do 20:00 · 41 Gäste

Spectrum Club Augsburg Augsburg, Bayern

MRZ22

Chris Thompson ex Manfred Mann`s Earth Band Do 19:00 · 79 Gäste

Musicclub Fabrik Bruchsal Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg

MRZ23

Chris Thompson & Mads Eriksen Band Fr 21:00 · 72 Gäste

Kubana Live Club Siegburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen

MAI4

Chris Thompson / Mads Eriksen Band + Special Guest Fr 22:30 · 82 Gäste

MadamFelle Bergen, Hordaland, Norwegen

MAI5

Chris Thompson / Mads Eriksen Band + Special Guest Sa 22:30 · 181 Gäste

MadamFelle Bergen, Hordaland, Norwegen

MAI8

Chris Thompson (Ex-Manfred Mann`s Earth Band) Di 20:00 · 39 Gäste

Kultur auf dem Hof Dexheim, Rheinland-Pfalz

MAI11

Chris Thompson & Band Fr 20:00 · 26 Gäste

EMPORE Buchholz Buchholz in der Nordheide, Niedersachsen

His early musical experience was whilst still at school with a band (The Paragons) that played at the weekly church youth club dances.
Later, as his talent became clear, the band was reformed as Dynasty with other musicians and achieved much local success on the New Zealand music scene.
In 1973 he returned to England to pursue a music career, eventually joining Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
In 1978 he featured in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, where he sang the lyrics for the song "Thunder Child".
After several years with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Thompson left in 1979 and formed the Los Angeles band Night, which enjoyed two hits during its lifetime.
One of them, "If You Remember Me," the theme song for Franco Zeffirelli's remake of The Champ (1979 film), was initially credited solely to Thompson; later pressings of the single were credited to "Chris Thompson and Night."
After the band broke up in 1982, he rejoined the Earth Band.
In 1981, Thompson released his debut album, Out Of The Night.
This was followed by five more albums, most recently Won't Lie Down (2001).
In 1986 Thompson sang vocals on a solo Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) album.
The album featured performances by such artists as Brian May (Queen), Pete Trewavas (Marillion), Ian Mosley (also from Marillion), and Bonnie Tyler.
However, the album, entitled Feedback 86, was not released until 2002.
In 1990 Thompson recorded the single, "This Is The Moment", as the official theme song for the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.
In 1995 Chris performed "You're The Voice" in The Netherlands at the "Bevrijdingsfestival" (World Liberty concert) as the grand finale of this event.
In 2006 he joined Jeff Wayne for a second time to tour as The Voice of Humanity in the live version of The War of the Worlds.
According to the special features of disc two of the War of The Worlds Live DVD, it is mentioned that Chris designed some artwork for The War of the Worlds.
Thompson has been featured on several albums by artists such as Alan Parsons, Jan Hammer, Steve Hackett, Bonnie Tyler, Mike Oldfield, and Sarah Brightman, as well as providing back up vocals for the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and later for Brian May of Queen, during his first few solo concerts, in South America in 1992.
As a songwriter, his greatest success was contributing to John Farnham's single "You're the Voice" which reached Top 10 positions in many countries across the world.
Thompson has also been involved with the SAS band (Spike's All Star Band) where he has performed numerous songs, especially the one done by Thompson with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, "Blinded By the Light".
more dates at www.christhompson-central.com

Ace Frehley & Band on Tour 2017

Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley, born April 27, 1951^, is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace", and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving Kiss, Frehley embarked on a solo career, which was put on hold when he rejoined Kiss in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour.

His second tenure with Kiss lasted until 2002, when he left at the conclusion of what was purported to be the band's Farewell Tour. His most recent album Space Invader, was released on August 19, 2014.

Upcoming 2017 Dates - Dec 15, 2017 - San Antonio, TX, Vibes Event Center - Dec 16, 2017 - Dallas, TX, The Bomb Factory - Dec 17, 2017 - Houston, TX, Scout Bar

The Band:

Ace Frehley - v, g
Chris Wyse - b, v
Richie Scarlet - g, v
Scot Coogan - d, v


I took some reasonable pictures at his concert in Hamburg. Just click on the picture to get to the album.

(c) inesmusicpics (Hamburg 2015)

New CD:

Ace Frehley Announces New LP, 'White Room' Cover, Paul Stanley Reunion

From Rolling Stone.com by Kory Grow

'Origins Vol. 1' also features appearances by Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Slash, Lita Ford and more

Ace Frehley is beginning the new year by looking back. The former Kiss guitarist's new LP, Origins Vol. 1 – due out April 15th – finds him covering songs by Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy and other artists that have inspired him over the years. His heavy-hitting take on Cream's "White Room" is premiering here. The LP also features his first recording with Paul Stanley, an impassioned interpretation of Free's "Fire and Water," in nearly two decades. Other guests on the record include Slash, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Lita Ford and Rob Zombie guitarist John 5.

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Ben Waters - Tourdates 2017/18

December 2017

22

ENGLAND – FAREHAM – ASCHCROFT ARTS CENTRE
https://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/ashcroft-arts-centre

29

ENGLAND – STURMINSTER NEWTON – THE EXCHANGE
http://stur-exchange.co.uk

30

ENGLAND – WEYMOUTH – PAVILION – BEN WATERS BIG BAND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE AMY MAYES BAND
In The Ocean room so bring your boogie shoes!!!!
http://weymouthpavilion.com

31

ENGLAND – NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL CONCERT!! MORETON VILLAGE HALL SOLD OUT!!!!!!!
SOLD OUT!!!!!!
http://www.rocknrollholidays.com

January 2018

5

SPAIN – BARCELONA – BOOGIE WOOGIE FESTIVAL WITH THE AMAZING LLUIS COLOMA AND BOB SEELY
Should be a fantastic festival playing with two of the worlds leading exponents!!
http://www.jazzterrassa.org/

6

SPAIN – BARCELONA – BOOGIE WOOGIE FESTIVAL WITH THE AMAZING LLUIS COLOMA AND BOB SEELY
http://www.jazzterrassa.org

11

UK – FARNHAM MALTINGS
http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/blues/gigs/

12

UK – ORSTON VILLAGE HALL
DETAILS SOON
http://www.benwaters.com

13

ENGLAND – OTLEY COURT HOUSE
Going up North again, not sure anyone knows me up there, so please send anyone you know and like or for that matter anyone you know and don't like!!!
http://otleycourthouse.org.uk

16

UK – LONDON – RONNIE SCOTTS – BEN WATERS BAND
Ben Waters Band with some amazing guests!!!
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/

17

UK – LONDON – RONNIE SCOTTS – BEN WATERS BAND
Second night at the Worlds most famous Jazz Club!!
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/

19

ENGLAND – PENZANCE – THE ACORN THEATRE
https://theacornpenzance.com

20

UK – BASINGSTOKE – THE ANVIL
http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/

25

UK – LONDON – HALF MOON PUTNEY – UK SOLO TOUR
http://halfmoon.co.uk/

26

UK – COOLHAM VILLAGE HALL
http://www.benwaters.com

27

ENGLAND – MANNING TREE – THE RED LION BLUES CLUB
http://www.redlionmanningtree.co.uk/calendar/

28

UK – COOLHAM VILLAGE HALL LUNCHTIME – EXTRA DATE ADDED!!!
http://www.benwaters.com

February 2018

4

AUSTRALIA – BLUE MOUNTAINS – KATOOMBA – CLARENDON GUEST HOUSE
First gig on the Oz tour (so far :-)))))))
http://www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au

6

AUSTRALIA – SYDNEY – THE FOUNDRY – BEN’S 44TH BIRTHDAY PARTY GIG – BEN WATERS BAND FEAT. DEREK NASH!!!
https://foundry616.com.au/

7

AUSTRALIA – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE!!!! BEN WATERS FEAT. DEREK NASH!!!!
This has to be a career highlight!! Please send as many of your friends and relatives as you can, we are doing 2 shows on this day a matinee and and evening show. its going to be an incredible day and my good friend Ian Goddard is having his birthday there with us, its going to be amazing!!! Tickets will be available soon and it will be on their web site soon too
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com

10

NEW ZEALAND – NAPIER – BLACK BARN WINERY OUTDOOR CONCERT, BEN WATERS BAND FEAT THE INCREDIBLE DEREK NASH!!!! support from Cousin Leonard!
ITS STUNNING!!! BIG OUTDOOR STAGE IN PARADISE AND LOTS OF WINE BEAUTIFUL FOOD - DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY UNDER THE STARS!!!!
https://www.blackbarn.com

23

AUSTRALIA – MELBOURNE – THE SATELITE LOUNGE
Ben, Derek, Felicia and Ash hit this great venue!!!!
https://satellitelounge.com.au/

24

AUSTRALIA TOUR- MOUNT MARTHA – BLUES AT THE BRIARS – BEN WATERS BAND FEAT DEREK NASH!!
LOOK UP THE VIDEO OF THIS FESTIVAL ON GOOGLE AND IT WILL GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS FESTIVAL IS!
http://bluesatthebriars.com/

25

AUSTRALIA TOUR – MELBOURNE – THE CHERRY BAR, BEN WATERS BAND FEAT. DEREK NASH!!
http://cherrybar.com.au/

28

AUSTRALIA – PBS LIVE RADIO SHOW
http://www.pbsfm.org.au

March 2018

1

AUSTRALIA – MELBOURNE – THE CHERRY BAR
SECOND SHOW AT THIS GREAT VENUE
http://cherrybar.com.au/

2

AUSTRALIA – BALNARRING – YACHT CLUB
The beautiful hometown of my good friends Cousin Leonard and also my very old friend Pau Dillion lives up the road so this could turn into quite a party!!

3

AUSTRALIA – MORNINGTON PENINSULAR – FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE – BEN WATERS BAND FEAT. DEREK NASH!!!!
http://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

4

AUSTRALIA – LORNE – THE MARTIANS CAFE
http://www.martianscafe.com.au/

8

AUSTRALIA – GEELONG – PISTOL PETE’S
http://www.pistolpetesfoodnblues.com.au/

9

AUSTRALIA – PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL – BEN WATERS BAND FEAT. DEREK NASH
ONE OF AUSTRALIA MOST ICONIC FESTIVALS - TERRIFIC LINE UP!!!
https://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com

10

AUSTRALIA – PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL – BEN WATERS BAND FEAT. DEREK NASH
A terrific line up at one of Australia most iconic festivals - Truly wonderful
https://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com

May 2018

4 - 6

UK – OWERMOIGNE – THE STUMBLE INN FESTIVAL , MY BACK GARDEN –
CHECK OUT THE DESCRIPTION ON ROCK ROLL HOLIDAYS, 6 BANDS, 2 PER NIGHT AND SO MANY GOOD TIMES!!!
http://www.rocknrollholidays.com

16

UK – CORNWALL – THE MINNACK THEATRE – A WHM MUSIC PROMOTION FEAT. CHRIS JAGGERS BAND WITH BEN OPENING!
https://www.minack.com

19 - 26

FRANCE – BEN WATERS FRENCH CHATEAU MUSIC WEEK – SOLD OUT!!!!
http://www.rocknrollholidays.com

June 2018

1

UK – WIMBORNE – TIVOLI THEATE – EXTING LINE UP DETAILS SOON!!
http://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/

2

UK – OWERMOIGNE – MY BACK GARDEN – PIMMS AND PIANO
http://www.rocknrollholidays.com

22

UK – MILTON KEYNES – THE STABLES – EXCITING LINE UP DETAILS SOON
https://stables.org

22

UK – POOLE HARBOUR RHTYHM AND BLUES CRUISE
Two and a half hour cruise around this stunning harbour. Live music from Ben and co + fish and chips, its a really special cruise that we have been doing for 15 years!!! Book early!!!
http://www.rocknrollholidays.com

July 2018

6 - 8

GERMANY – METTMANN WINE FESTIVAL

Follow this link and you will find some pictures of Ben with the A,B,C & D of Boogie Woogie:
ABC&D of Boogie Woogie in Rostock



Here are some picture of the "Special Tribute to BB King" at the PizzaExpress The Strand in London: BB King Tribute Gigs at The Strand PizzaExpress London, 01th July 2015

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