SOMETHIN' ELSE Tour 2016 announced - Rock'n Roll how it's meant to be!

Somethin' Else ! are touring the UK and Europe in February and May 2016.
"We are delighted to announce that the launch gig for Somethin' Else! will be in London on Tuesday 23 February, 2016 at The Half Moon, Putney.
This was the venue for Brian's brilliant sell out testimonial show in October last year which was attended by special guest performers Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes, Chas & Dave, Marty Wilde, Jonah Lewie and many more."

The Band:
Bobby Chochran 
Brian Hodgson
Mike Bell
Mikey Cianco


   "Somethin' Else! have revised certain tour dates. These are the new dates for spring 2016"



08.03.2016 UK-Wimborne, The Tivoli       



Links:

Video:   Bobby Cochran Concert in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 14 minutes sampling





 
Here is a good article about the gig in Frelsdorf (in german only):
Somethin´Else Rock´n Roll - Der Neffe spielt die Hits seines Onkels 

Eddie Cochran Tribute Show: Mundell Music.com

Bobby Cochran, Mike Bell and Brian Hodgson's new rock & roll / Americana band is Somethin' Else!
 
Bobby will be featuring a special tribute to his uncle, the late great Eddie Cochran as part of the set.

Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell are founding members of Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes.

Mikey Cianco is a young drummer who played with Elio Pace's band. 

Links:

• SOMETHIN' ELSE ON WIKIPEDIA  (EN)
• SOMETHIN' ELSE Official Website  - click here
• SOMETHIN' ELSE on Twitter
• SOMETHIN' ELSE on Facebook, please give their site a 'like' - latest news and tour dates will be posted there   Somethin' Else are also on Twitter:   http://twitter.com/somethinelseuk

Somethin´ Else at Kulturtransport Frelsdorf, 02nd March 2016

Somethin' Else are: Bobby Cochran, lead git, vocals Brian Hodgson, bass Mike Bell, keyboards Mikey Ciancio, drums Jim Williams, sound

(c) inesk

This was a long awaited gig and we were not disappointed! We had a good time with fantastic rock'n roll music performed by this great band. It was my first time at the Kulturtransport in Frelsdorf. It is a great venue with very nice and helpful staff. The band played one set and the sound was crisp thanks to Jim Williams. Afterwards we spoke to the band members and got our stuff signed. 

If you are interested in some pictures, please click on the picture above. 

Videos added! A Very Special Gig: Brian Hodgson's Testimonial on 08 Oct 2014 at The Half Moon Putney

Unfortunately I could not make it to this gig but so many friends and fans were there to celebrate and they put up many pictures on FB and can be found here:
AlbertLeeandHogansHeroes FB-Page  

Here are some videos of the gig:

(c) youtube.com
Brian Hodgson Testimonial, Half Moon, Putney, Neil Innes, John Halsey and Roger Rettig with Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes

 (c) youtube.com

Elliott Randell, Pete Lincoln & Gayle Fraser at the Half Moon Putney

Here is another video, just click on the link:

Brian Hodgson Tribute Gig - Albert Lee and Hogans Heroes  

 

SPECIAL GIG - PLEASE SHARE and support if you can ! Thank you.

Brian Hodgson's Testimonial:
A benefit show for the founding member of Hogan's Heroes Brian Hodgson at The Half Moon in Putney on Wednesday 8th October 2014 at 7:00 pm. Brian has been suffering with Parkinson's disease for some time and decided to leave the band at the beginning of this year. 
Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes will be playing with special guests:
Chas & Dave + Marty Wilde + Chris Farlowe + Mike Berry + Neil Innes + Elliott Randall (Steely Dan) + Pete Lincoln (Sweet/Sailor) + Graham Fenton (Matchbox) + Jona Lewie ("Stop the Cavalry") + John Halsey ("The Rutles - All you need is Cash"/Neil Innes & Fatso) + Pete Pritchard (bass player, honorary member of the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame) + Doña Oxford + Gayle Fraser Vocalist + Wayne Lee (son of Albert Lee) + Mike Bell (first keyboard player of Hogan's Heroes) + Neville Marten (Editor of Guitar Techniques, blues columnist for Guitarist, author of the book "Guitar Heaven", Wildcats band member for 30 years)

Ticket Price: £30 adv. I know it's not cheap but for a good cause. So please do support and come all down to the Half Moon Putney for a great gig. 

Link for tickets here.

Brian has a background in songwriting and production and his credits include: Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Dave Edmunds, Shakin’ Stevens, Peter Sarstedt, Lonnie Donegan, Neil Innes, Sonny Curtis and Matchbox.

Albert Lee´s Birthday Concerts, Cadogan Hall, London, 1st/2nd March 2014 - Reviews and Comments

NEW:
My pictures of the first and second evening can be found on flickr:
For the first evening click on the following picture:

 

Pictures of the first Albert Lee´s 70th Celebration Concert
Pictures of the second Albert Lee 70th Birthday Celebrations 

I did not wright a review of these two great shows.

Introduction by a member of Palmbridge Productions.Guest musicians included (in no particular order):
Joe Brown, Chas & Dave, guitarist Pat Donaldson, Gary US Bonds, Gary Brooker, Marty Wilde, Roxanne (Roxy) Wilde, Kim Wilde, Chris Farlowe, Bruce Welch, Brian Bennett (Shadows drummer), Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders (Andy, Dave Bronze, Paul Beavis, Nick Pentelow), Shakin’Stevens & Background singers ("The Shakettes" = Sarah Geary and Kirstie Roberts), Ralph McTell, Dave Edmunds,  Robert Wells Jazz Trio (featuring Lars Risberg/bass, Roine Johansson/drums), Graham Chambers, Doña Oxford, Steely Dan guitarist Elliot Randall, Mark Griffiths (worked with Neil Innes, The Rutles etc), Albert's US Band (John 'J.T.' Thomas, bassist Will McGregor and drummer Jason Harrison Smith), Mike Berry & Outlaws-drummer, Composer and saxophonist John Altman (worked with Monty Python), Everly's bass Player Phil Cranham, fiddle player Jane Clark, Wayne Lee, Alex Lee, Gerry Hogan and Brian Hodgson (Hogan's Heroes), ex-Stones bassist and Rhythm Kings founder Bill Wyman, along with Terry Taylor, Graham Broad and Beverley Skeete.
.. and many more  ... 

Hosts:
01.03.2014 Bob Harris (BBC "Whispering Bob")02.03.2014 Mike Read (Total Star Radio)
Comments / Reviews / Photos:

• Here is a first review by the Independent (referring to the Saturday Gig): Albert Lee's 70th Birthday Concert, review

• Excellent video from Saturday by our friends from Stetson Ravenshead, they say "A few brief snatches of the Saturday concert".
• Rehearsal footage from Albert Lee's birthday show!! 

• Shakin Stevens: "Albert Lee played on my first album with CBS, and also toured with me in the early years - so it was great to be there for Albert's Anniversary last weekend, and to perform with so many talented musicians.
  Alongside Albert, I also shared the stage with Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders.Andy's and my paths have crossed through the years, and to perform with him is a memorable experience.
  I hope our paths cross, often."

• Lisa Davies:
  As Eric Clapton has famously said, Albert Lee is the world's greatest guitarist. Well, with that there is no doubt and I can also confirm he is the most humble, modest, kind and sweetest man you could ever wish to meet. It's been the greatest privilege and pleasure working with him and his lovely family for his London birthday celebration concerts at the weekend, not forgetting the rest of the team too!


• Jim Cowan:
  "Night one of the UK version of Albert's 70th birthday celebration couldn't be better." [shortened]


• John Edwards:
  Sunday gig: "The best gig that I have ever had the priviledge to see."
  John has set up a fantastic photo album on FB, click here to watch.

Previews / Announcements:  
Albert Lee Reveals Plans for 70th Birthday Gigs
Anti-Music: Albert Lee Plans All-Star 70th Birthday Concerts
Classic Rock: Big Names Gather for Albert Lee's 70th Birthday
Your source today:
Cadogan Hall hosts Albert Lee's 70th Birthday Celebrations This March 
Steve Mann Blog: Albert Lee 70th Birthday Concerts in London 
The Telegraph: Albert Lee celebrating a world-beater
PlanetRock.Com: Bill Wyman To Join Albert Lee Birthday Celebrations 

 Corrected setlists by gudrunfromberlin, I had no time to do it on my own:
Saturday 1st March

I'm ready - Albert's U.S. Band Putting on the style  - Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders Something you got  -  Doña Oxford Murder in the first degree -  Gary U.S. Bonds Dreams to remember  -  Gary U.S. Bonds New Orleans  -  Gary U.S. Bonds It's my own business - Shakin' Stevens One way out - Shakin' Stevens Apache - Shadows Wonderful land - Shadows Milk Cow Blues - Marty Wilde The price of love - Marty Wilde, Roxanne Wilde Cannonball Rag - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Goofin' Around  - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Mind your own business - Elliott Randall, Rick Westwood, Butch Baker, Pat Donaldson Tribute to Buddy Holly - Mike Berry High School Confidential - Mike Berry,  Doña Oxford Take your time - Mike Berry, with Gerry Hogan and Brian Hodgson of Hogan's Heroes Old Black Joe - Gary Brooker, backed by Albert Lee, Andy F.L. and The Low Riders A whiter shade of pale - Gary Brooker, backed by Andy F.L. and The Low Riders The Ballad of  John Hurt - Joe Brown, Low Riders Darling Corrie - Joe Brown, Low Riders
INTERVAL
Happy Birthday by Mozart - Robert Wells Trio Drive me crazy - Robert Wells Trio Bumblebee Boogie - Robert Wells Trio Nut Rocker - Robert Wells Trio
I don't think about you - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark  Somewhere down the road - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Jitterbug Boogie - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Bev.Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee, Wayne Lee Race with the Devil - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee Crying in the Rain - Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Albert Lee
Spellbound - Albert & US Band No one can make my sunshine smile -  Albert & US Band Leave my woman alone -  Albert & US Band Highwayman -  Albert & US Band Mean woman blues -  Albert & US Band, Wayne Lee Country Boy -  Albert & US Band, Jane Clark Tear it up -  Albert & US Band, Gary Brooker

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Sunday 2nd March 2014

I'm ready - Albert's U.S. Band
Putting on the style  - Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders
From Small Things Big Things One Day Come  - Dave Edmunds
Something you got  -  Doña Oxford
Murder in the first degree -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
Dreams to remember  -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
New Orleans  -  Gary U.S. Bonds, Beverley Skeete
It's my own business - Shakin' Stevens
One way out - Shakin' Stevens
Stormy Monday Blues - Chris Farlowe, backed by Andy F.L. & Low Riders
Watch your step - Chris Farlowe, backed by Andy F.L. & Low Riders
Apache - Shadows
Wonderful land - Shadows
Milk Cow Blues - Marty Wilde
The price of love - Marty Wilde, Roxanne Wilde, Kim Wilde
The Ballad of  John Hurt - Joe Brown, Low Riders
Darling Corrie - Joe Brown, Low Riders

INTERVAL

Happy Birthday by Mozart - Robert Wells Trio
Drive me crazy - Robert Wells Trio
Bumblebee Boogie - Robert Wells Trio
Nut Rocker - Robert Wells Trio
I don't think about you - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Somewhere down the road - Ralph McTell, Jane Clark
Rabbitt - Chas & Dave
Breathless - Chas & Dave
There ain't no pleasing you - Chas & Dave
Jitterbug Boogie - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Bev. Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee, Wayne Lee
Race with the Devil - Bill Wyman, Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Graham Broad, Albert Lee
Crying in the Rain - Terry Taylor, Beverley Skeete, Albert Lee
Spellbound -  Albert & US Band, Gerry Hogan
No one can make my sunshine smile -  Albert & US Band
Leave my woman alone -  Albert & US Band
Highwayman - Albert & US Band
Tear Stained Letter - Albert & US Band
When will I be loved - Albert Lee, Alex Lee
Mean woman blues -  Albert & US Band, Wayne Lee
Country Boy -  Albert & US Band, Jane Clark
A better place -  Albert & US Band

Albert Lee & Hogan´s Heroes im Downtown Bluesclub Hamburg, 03.04.2013

Albert Lee & Hogan´s Heroes im Downtown Bluesclub Hamburg, 03.04.2013, a photo by inesmusicpics on Flickr.

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

Am 03. April 2013 war es wieder soweit, im Downtown Bluesclub traten Albert Lee & Hogan´s Heroes auf.

Es war ein klasse Abend mit einer tollen Band. Der Downtown Bluesclub war auch an diesem Abend wieder sehr gut besucht.

Konzertkritik: Albert Lee rockte heldenhaft

Albert Lee rockte heldenhaft

Wissen - „It's good to be back“. Mit einfachen Worten sprach Albert Lee allen Musikfans aus der Seele, die den großartigen Gitarristen und seine Band Hogan's Heroes im Kulturwerk Wissen begrüßten. Zwar waren dieses Mal nur gut 100 Zuhörer gekommen, deutlich weniger als noch im April des Vorjahres, aber das Tat der guten Stimmung keinen Abbruch.

Nach dem Aufwärmen mit dem britischen Songwriter Jim Williams („Hall Of Ghosts“) war das Feld bereitet für die fünf Musiker um den gebürtigen Briten Albert Lee (68), der schon lange in Kalifornien lebt. Auf der Bühne agierten sie hoch professionell und sehr routiniert – zugleich aber mit einer Prise Humor und sympathischer Leichtigkeit. Gepaart mit instrumentellem Können und einem perfekten Zusammenspiel ergibt sich daraus ein hautnahes Konzerterlebnis, das keinen Fan ungerührt lässt.
Albert Lee und seine Band sind in den Weiten der Country-Music längst zu einem Leuchtturm geworden. Ihre vom klassischen Rock'n'Roll inspirierte Spielweise findet Anerkennung diesseits und jenseits großen Teiches. Ihr fortgeschrittenes Alter scheint für die Musiker kein Bremsklotz zu sein, im Gegenteil. Bei ihrer Tourneestation in Wissen, auf Einladung des Kulturwerks, legten sie ein Tempo an den Tag, das an Frische und Intensität manche jüngere Kombo in den Schatten stellt.


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