The Olympus Room, Imperial College LondonJune 10th 2015 Producer Jack Applebaum Reviewer Mark Ritchie The time: 1pm on an unseasonably cool June afternoon, the place: Imperial College North London. This was a showcase staged in the presence of many prominent American cruise cabaret bookers. All the attendees were looking for globe-trotting UK based acts to … Continue reading
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
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
Jongleurs Comedy Christmas show Jongleurs comedy club Leeds Reviewer Mark Ritchie Funny women surely don’t come much funnier than the charismatic Jo-Jo Smith. Her acid droplets of wit have been carefully cultivated during her time in the comedy clubs and Leeds Jongleurs was the place to catch her in full flow. A sort of comedy … Continue reading
Jongleurs Comedy Christmas show Jongleurs comedy club Leeds Reviewer Mark Ritchie Funny women surely don’t come much funnier than the charismatic Jo-Jo Smith. Her acid droplets of wit have been carefully cultivated during her time in the comedy clubs and Leeds Jongleurs was the place to catch her in full flow. A sort of comedy … Continue reading
John Howe Presentations Ltd Showcase 2014 session 5 November 19th session five John Howe Presentations Ltd Showcase 2014 November 19th session five The fifth and final showcase session revealed that a few bookers were conspicuous in their absence, as another event was apparently on in Devon on the same evening and some had simply moved … Continue reading
John Howe Presentations Ltd Showcase 2014 Riverside Park Bognor Session three November 18th evening. John Howe Presentations Ltd Showcase 2014 Riverside Park Bognor Session three November 18th evening. A new session and a new compere in the shape of the multi-talented Craig Harper. This amiable all-rounder hit the ground running with a masterful opening comedy … Continue reading
John Howe Presentations Ltd. Showcase 2014 session 1 Riverside Park Bognor Regis November 17th 2014 Producer: Richard Walker-Glen John Howe Presentations Ltd. Showcase 2014 Riverside Park Bognor Regis November 17th 2014 Producer: Richard Walker-Glen After many successful years spent in the agency business, John and Dot Howe staged their winter showcase at The Riverside. After … Continue reading
Showcase Productions – session 4 Session four The fourth and final session was up and running with a band from South Wales called Funky Monkey. The epitome of a charismatic front-man leads a four piece into party action and the early evening audience of bookers can’t have failed to have been impressed. This is a big … Continue reading
Showcase productions 2014 – session 3 After a well-turned opening song from the ultra-efficient and talented compere Scott Gallagher, it was time for all the welcomes and bonhomie to the bumper number of attendees of this event. One Stop Boogie performed a lengthy opening segued set, consisting of hits from the disco era. The fashions … Continue reading