Concert Dates
Please click underlined
venues to visit their websites.
Dates in italics are provisional dates.
August 2010
| Date: | Venue: | Time: | Contact: |
| 4th Wednesday | Weston-Super-Mare - Playhouse BS23 1HP | 7.30 p.m. | 01934-645544 |
| 8th Sunday | Leeds
- Grand Theatre LS1 6NZ |
7.30 p.m. | 0870-121-4901 |
| 10th Tuesday | Eastbourne
- Congress Theatre BN21 4BP |
7.30 p.m. | 01323-412000 |
| 15th Sunday | Worthing
- Pavilion BN11 3PX |
7.45 p.m. | 01903-206206 |
| 19th Thursday | Llandudno
- North Wales Theatre LL30 1BB |
7.30 p.m. | 01492-872000 |
| 23rd Monday | Cromer
- Pavilion Theatre NR27 9HE |
7.30 p.m. | 01263-512495 |
| 28th Saturday | Felixstowe
- Spa Pavilion IP11 2DX |
7.30 p.m. | 01394-282126 |
| 29th Sunday | Folkestone
- Leas Cliff Hall CT20 2DZ |
7.30 p.m. | 0870-4000-890 |
September 2010
| Date: | Venue: | Time: | Contact: |
| 11th Saturday | Barnstaple
- Queen's Theatre EX31 1SY |
7.30 p.m. | 01271-324242 |
| 15th Wednesday | Hopton-On-Sea
- Potters Leisure Resort NR31 9BX |
9.00 p.m. | 01502-730345 |
| 23rd Thursday | Northampton
- Derngate NN1 1DP |
7.30 p.m. | 01604-624811 |
| 29th Wednesday | Edmonton - Millfield Theatre N18 1PJ | 8.00 p.m. | 020-8807-6680 |
October 2010
| Date: | Venue: | Time: | Contact: |
| 3rd Sunday | Manchester
- Bridgewater Hall M2 3WS Guest Artist - Eric Delaney (see below) |
3.00 p.m. | 0161-907-9000 |
| 6th Wednesday | Stafford
- Gatehouse ST16 2LT |
7.30 p.m. | 01785-254653 |
| 16th Saturday | Dartford
- The Orchard |
7.30 p.m. | 01322-220000 |
| 17th Sunday | Bath
- Theatre Royal |
7.30 p.m. | 01225-448844 |
November 2010
| Date: | Venue: | Time: | Contact: |
| 20th Saturday | Aberdeen - Music Hall AB10 1QS |
7.30 p.m. | 01224-641122 |
| 21st Sunday | Dunfermline - Alhambra Theatre KY12 7NX | 5.00 p.m. | 01383-740384 |
| 28th Sunday | Wolverhampton
- Grand Theatre WV1 1DU |
4.00 p.m. | 01902-429212 |
December 2010
| Date: | Venue: | Time: | Contact: |
| 1st Wednesday | Southend-On-Sea
- Cliffs Pavilion |
7.30 p.m. | 01702-351135 |
| 12th Sunday | Hornchurch
- Queen's Theatre RM11 1QT |
Two Shows | 01708-443333 |
| 27th Monday | Liverpool
- Philharmonic Hall L1 9BP |
7.30 p.m. | 0151-709-3789 |
| 28th Tuesday | Edinburgh
- Usher Hall EH1 2EA |
7.30 p.m. | 0131-228-1155 |
| 29th Wednesday | Glasgow
- Royal Concert Hall G2 3NY |
7.30 p.m. | 0141-353-8000 |
'Irresistible' is recognised as one of the best girl groups in the UK - if you haven't seen the girls personally, then just ask Mr Simon Cowell! After appearing on ITV1's Britain's Got Talent, the girls have been on tour across the UK performed at numerous corporate events such as The Embassy Club in Central London, Chalet de Pierres in the French Alps for the Prince of Jordan, Chain of Oceana Nightclubs, RAF Barracks across UK, Centre pitch at Hillsborough Football Ground to open up the season, Concerts and outdoor festivals up and down the country AND throughout all this, the girls have been in the studio recording their favourite covers including Bon Jovi's 'Always', Michael Buble's ' Everything' and of course, various sounds of the 40's - something which the girls are now most renowned for!! They are thrilled to be joining the Glenn Miller Orchestra on several of their dates in 2009 where they will be performing some of their favourite Andrews Sisters numbers!
Colin Anthony, Jan Messeder and Dennis Lotis
Dennis Lotis
Once quoted as "London’s Living Legend" Dennis Lotis is still, at the age of 82, a jack-of- all-trades entertainer. From 1950 to 1955 he was vocalist with hugely successful Ted Heath Big Band in the UK (along with Dickie Valentine, Lita Roza). In 1956 he was voted UK’s top vocalist in Melody Maker magazine. He performed all around the world, hundred times at the London Palladium in the UK and the Carnegie Hall in New York. He still features on stage in musicals, comedies, variety shows, and on the small and big screens. Dennis has acted in 9 films alongside Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, George Cole, Sid James, George Baker, Anna Karina and Bob Monkhouse and appeared on thousands of television shows. His other claim to fame is having Frank Sinatra and Rosemary Clooney as honorary members of his fan club. Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis were also big fans of his.
Guest-starring on this show is the legendary drummer Eric Delaney with his bass drums, tympani and a host of assorted percussion instruments! You’ll be amazed by Eric’s enormous energy as he leaps around the stage playing what appears to be everything in sight!
Eric was born in London in 1924, and played to his first live audience at the age of six. In his early teens he was acclaimed as a "Drum Genius" taking command of the Royal Kiltie Junior Band and the Hughie Green Roadshow. By the time he was 16, he was voted Britain's Best Young Swing Drummer, and in 1941 at the age of 17, Eric joined George Shearing of the famous Ambrose Octet touring the variety theatres of that time.
From 1947 to 1954 Eric provided the rhythmic impulse for the Great Geraldo Orchestra, not only was he touring the country and playing in such venues as The Royal Festival Hall and The Royal Albert Hall but also provided the unmistakable sound for the session work and film soundtracks such as "Dance Hall", "Charlie's Aunt", "The Longest Day" etc.
In 1954 The Eric Delaney Orchestra was formed consisting of 5 trumpets, 3 tenors and 1 baritone saxophones, double bass and of course Eric on drums. By 1955 The Eric Delaney Band was established and he was at the climax of his career. Eric was voted No.1 by the public in the musical media polls 8 times over, with such titles as Drummer of the Year, Musician of the Year and Band of the Year and various awards too abundant to mention.
Eric was commanded by the Royal Family to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. He subsequently appeared on two more occasions. Following the 1st Royal Performance he went on a demanding sequence of world tours. Meanwhile his recording career had taken off and he recorded his first hit record Oranges and Lemons for which he was awarded a Silver Record. He recorded 19 albums and 18 singles.
Eric is still pulling large crowds, and was recently given the 'Freedom of the City of London' award.
Joan Regan joins the Orchestra for this special evening when she will be singing many of her hits including ‘May You Always’.
Joan Regan was one of the most popular British lady singers of the post-war years, with a string of hits to her name in the top ten, with such famous titles as ‘Ricochet’, ‘Someone Else’s Roses’, ‘Wait For Me Darling’ and One of the Lucky Ones.’
Joan’s showbusiness career began after Bernard Delfont heard a record she had made privately of ‘Too Young’ and ‘I’ll Walk Alone’. She was contracted to Decca and recorded many best sellers. Joan was invited to the film premiere in Hollywood to sing the title song of Prize of Gold which she had recorded the soundtrack of the film. Following the success of her records Joan made her television debut on Quite Contrary and appeared on Sunday Night at the London Palladium and for four years hosted her own series Be My Guest partnering such international stars as Maurice Chevalier, Eddie Fisher, and Perry Como.
Over the years Joan has starred in pantomime and variety seasons at the London Palladium with such stars as Frankie Vaughan, Morecombe and Wise, and Tommy Cooper. At the time of her television series Joan was chosen by the world-famous photographer Baron as one of the ten most beautiful women in Great Britain, his photograph appearing in all the national newspapers at the time. In 1992 BBC Radio 2 broadcast the biographical Joan Regan Story, and in 1995 she toured with Vince Hill and The Harry Bence Orchestra as part of VE Day 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Always a favourite with the Royal Family, having appeared in many Royal Variety Galas, Joan went to St James’ Palace in 1998 to sing for HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and she has released a CD on Nectar Records with the title Remember I love You.
Tommy Whittle is
one of Britain’s most highly respected mainstream saxophonists The Scottish
tenorist, who had replaced Ronnie Scott with the Ted Heath band, was one such
noteworthy player. Whittle's small groups during the period concentrated on
the middle ground, which American musicians like Zoot Sims occupied and which
was to become known as mainstream. A spell as a 'society' bandleader took Whittle
away from jazz in the early 1960s and in the 1970s, he played with Benny Goodman.
Now in his seventies, he remains one of Britain's busiest veteran jazzmen.
Warren and Kristi Boyce
Warren and Kristi have been England's top representatives ever since they found each other to be their perfect match. Their career took off in the Youth category where they were crowned Under 21 Champions within three weeks of dancing together. Next, dancing in Rising Stars at their first major international event, they won the gold medal at the UK Open Championships.
Major successes followed, culminating in their victory at the 2006 IDU World Championships which saw them crowned World Champions in Italy, where they won all five dances.
The Boyces danced in the grand finals of major events such as the UK, International and British Open for six consecutive years. Following their sixth victory at the Britsh National Amateur Standard, Warren & Kristi announced they would turn professional. They then surprised the audience two days later by making their debut as new professionals dancing into the World Professional Ballroom Championship semifinal in 8th position.
Alongside their current competitive career, Warren & Kristi give support to many charity events, which have recently included the Red Cross, BBCs Daisy Appeal and Cancerkin. They are much sought after throughout the world for their exhibitions of the art of ballroom dancing. This has seen them link up with some high profile showbiz names and companies as they branched out into the world of TV, Film and Stage.
The Swingcats
THE SWINGCATS – Scotland’s first ladies of swing!
"Scotland’s answer to the Andrews Sisters" (The Herald), The Swingcats have fast become the nation’s top harmony trio, delivering sassy, swingin’ three part harmony to the delight of audiences all over Britain and beyond. They’ve performed from Dublin to Dubai, Musselburgh to Marrakech, and by Royal Command for Prince Albert of Monaco.
The Swingcats have also appeared with many international names in jazz including Martin Taylor, Carol Kidd, and Annie Ross and fronted some of the country’s great jazz bands, including the Kings of Swing and the Saga Radio Big Band.
Their success isn’t just limited
to the stage. So far, The Swingcats have released several albums to huge popular
and critical acclaim. Their last recording "Everybody Wants To Be A Cat"
was a hit with audiences and radio stations alike.
"Great singers and good fun too" Desmond Carrington BBC R2
The girls have toured the country
with several shows including their WW2 commemorative show "I’ll Be
Seeing You", "At The Movies", a celebration of the magic and
glamour of the Hollywood musicals, and "Sophisticated Ladies", a tribute
to the female vocalists of the jazz and swing era. This spring they begin touring
their brand new show "Hold Tight! ~ A Tribute To The Andrews Sisters".
Why not board the ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ for a trip to harmony
heaven. They’re just purr-fect.
Rosemary Squires
Interviewed on BBC Radio 3 recently, International Arranger and Composer, Angela Morley, ranked Rosemary and Mel Torme as her "two favourite singers". Her enduring popularity and versatility across the whole spectrum of ‘popular entertainment’ is unequalled.
A regular broadcaster, with TV and Radio Series of her own, Rosemary was twice voted most televised lady vocalist of the year. Appearances on the prestigious ‘Johnny Carson Show’ networked across America established international reputation.
Top billing at major venues on both sides of the Atlantic with just about every ‘big name’ from Danny Kaye to Sammy Davis Junior; from Cliff Richard to Ken Dodd, led to national Gala and Royal Occasions.
Rosemary credits her success to the
backing of the finest musicians in the land. Not least her musical director,
international pianist Brian Dee. Having worked with all the Big names from Humphrey
Lyttelton to the BBC Concert Orchestra; from Glenn Miller Orchestra UK to the
BBC Big Band, she is justly proud of the epithet “Britain’s best
known Big Band singer”.
