Author Archives: Mark Ritchie
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Did you know that Subscribers to UK Cabaret magazine can advertise on this web-site for free? Provided you send us your art-work in high resolution j peg form ( not PDF Files), we can accept your advertisement and publish right here. e-mail now for subscription details to mark-ritchie@btconnect.com Continue reading
Keith Harris- An Obituary
Keith Harris- An Obituary Keith Shenton Harris was born in Hampshire on September 21st, 1947. One of the most high-profile acts of the 1980’s, Harris appeared on Saturday evening prime time television shows, before finding his way into the pop charts with a hit song that sold more than 400,000 copies. During his childhood, … Continue reading
Showcase coverage in UK Cabaret.
Showcase coverage in UK Cabaret. Did you know that agents/managements who subscribe to our publication UK Cabaret can request a showcase review? If you are planning a showcase and you would like to access over 4000 unique web visitors on our web-site, as well as your review being seen in our magazine edition, please give … Continue reading
Fleetwood Bac – Otford Village Memorial Hall 4/4/15 by Trevor Davies
Fleetwood Bac – Otford Village Memorial Hall 4/4/15 Expectations were high as Fleetwood Bac finally entered the stage at Otford Village Memorial Hall. They had been asked to perform here a while ago, but were fully booked. Fleetwood Bac showcase the most famous lineup: Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, … Continue reading
The fourth London Cabaret awards
The fourth London Cabaret award’s was a glittering collection of the most fabulous people involved in this diverse scene. Currently regarded as the most vibrant in the world. it was a joy to see so many of the leading cabaret performers under the roof of the ever glamorous Café de Paris. Drag Queens and Burlesque … Continue reading
Austin Knight funnies – april 2015
Jeremy Clarkson went over the top on Comic Relief Day. He gave the producer a red nose! Although he has been sacked from Top Gear, he will now be presenting ‘It’s A Knockout!’ I can envisage next year’s 2016 Top Gear Calendar, Clarkson and Hammond won’t appear, but May will be in! Je Suis Clarkson! … Continue reading
Alan Barton Memorial Concert, 19th March 2015
Alan Barton Memorial Concert, 19th March 2015 Alan joined Smokie in 1986 replacing Chris Norman as lead singer and rhythm guitarist. It was in 1995 that disaster struck. Smokie were returning home from Cologne Germany, when their tour bus crashed during a freak hailstorm. Sadly Alan’s injuries were too severe and he lost his battle … Continue reading
Roger remembers – April 2015
It has been called “the Golden Age of Clubland” and I daresay it was, although I have never been able to work out just how the finances of it worked. Looking back I was staggered to discover how many “big names” I’d seen in the (mostly Yorkshire) clubs in the ‘50s ands early ‘70s. Don’t … Continue reading
Natalie tells us how it all began
Natalie tells us how it all began The hard work began by listening closely to the constantly playing albums while travelling in my car. I spent hours consumed by You-tube videos and other clips of Adele’s performance. I was hooked! At that time we didn’t have thousands in the bank to pay for everything I … Continue reading