SIMPLY DAN Pizza Express Holborn October 2 2026 As any major dude will tell you, if you want to hear a Steely Dan tribute band rockin’ out live, then Simply Dan is simply the best. This was proven one more time, when they returned for another season at the London venue where they regularly reel in a loyal following prone to cheering and singing along
Pete Long Big Band Cadogan Hall 1956 was a very good year for jazz and swing fans. Why? Because it was the start of an era when three classic albums were released in quick succession by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Add to the mix later LPs from Count Basie and the stars of JATP and you’ve got a wave of gloriously unrepeatable
ROCKIN’ DOWN THE RHINE on an AMAZING ALL-STAR PROG ROCK CRUISE By Chris Welch Welcome aboard the trip of a lifetime. Who could imagine floating past the finest scenery in Europe aboard a luxurious passenger ship laden with legendary Classic Rock heroes and their fans gathered from all over the globe? Well it was certainly a dream come true when Trading Boundaries the
STEVE EGGS SMASHING AT THE SOUND LOUNGE Sound Lounge, Sutton, August 15th 2026 ‘And lo, there was a band who created rock history one Saturday night that shall be remembered by all who were present...until the days of future past....’ Who was the soothsayer heard muttering such bold mystical predictions at a famed live music venue? It might have been the chap in
SWINGING ON A HOT SUMMER’S NIGHT The Mick Collins Legacy Orchestra It was a honey of a night when the most swinging band in town returned for another EXCITING session at their regular venue Sundridge Park Club in South London. (August 3rd 2026). We emphasise ‘exciting’ because the choice of tunes featured an array of dynamic arrangements by Ralph Burns, Thad Jones, Horace Silver and
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Greenslade, whose musical career spanned decades of creativity with Colosseum and his own pioneering group Greenslade. A brilliant keyboard player and outstanding composer and arranger his work was showcased on classic studio and live albums, many now available on the Repertoire label. Dave Greenslade was much loved by all who knew him for his charm,
Pizza Express Holborn, Sunday 10 May, 2026 One of the problems with witnessing Simply Dan in action is that songs like ‘The Fez,’ ‘Dirty Work’ and ‘Reelin’ In The Years’ remain ringing in your ears for days afterwards. But then the inspirational music of Steely Dan is timeless and unforgettable whenever it’s played, especially by a band as skilled and devoted to the cause as
The rock world was stunned by the breaking news that the Steve Eggs Band is planning the release of a hot new single and promo video. “They are in early stages at present but should be delighting our fans asap,” confirmed Steve, following the band’s recent barnstorming gig at The Oval, East Croydon (15 May 2026). It was appropriate that the group played ‘A Place
Sundridge Park Club, South London April 6th, 2026 ‘Where Am I?’ was one of many hot numbers delivered by the Mick Collins Orchestra during another exciting performance at their regular club venue, on a windy Easter Monday night. However, during a tense pause before the show began, a more pertinent question was ‘Where’s The Drummer?’ Saints preserve us. There was a gap at the side
Sundridge Park Club 02/03/2026 When is a Big Band a GREAT Big band? Answer: When it’s the Mick Collins Legacy Orchestra in full swinging mode, delighting audiences with a richly varied selection of top class arrangements. So it was a pleasure to see the MCLO playing to a packed audience of enthusiastic supporters ‘one more time’ (As Count Basie would oft decree) at their regular
