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
26/2/2026 A close encounter with a Doxey Box is always an uplifting experience, especially when it turns out the band is evolving, maturing and become ever more entertaining. Of course there is only ONE Doxey Box - the remarkable band conceived by singer, composer and band leader Ana Gracey along with saxophonist Luiza Lale. But it has undergone subtle change since we first saw the
More Great Bands, Singers & Stars Unleashed in 2025 Sky Dancing with Martin Simpson One of the musical highlights of the year was the welcome appearance of award winning folk singer and guitarist Martin Simpson, who gave a riveting one-man show at St. George’s Church, Beckenham (November 15th, 2025). A special presentation by The Arts At St. George organisation it drew a pew-packed crowd mesmerised
Great Bands & Singers Galore in 2025 Phew – what a frantic year for live gigs, events and world premieres. You think the Swinging Sixties were riotous? You ain’t seen nuthin’ like the...what decade are we in? Ah, yes the Twerkin’ Twenties! In the last few months your Raver has been out and about night and day in search great new bands, famous rock groups,
Drummer OLLIE USISKIN tell his fascinating Tales of the Unexpected When Ollie Usiskin encountered one of the movie world’s most famous and revered actors it was one of the most exciting and life enhancing moments in his own life and career. What made it special was the unexpected connection between their musical tastes. Who would have thought Sir Christopher Lee would not just
A Place in the World One of the Steve Eggs Band’s most poignant songs is ‘A Place In The World’ as featured on their latest album Imperfect Stranger. If ever a band deserves a place in the wider rock world it’s the SEB. A group of dedicated musicians, they once again won a place in the hearts of fans on a hot night at The
Sundridge Park, Monday, October 6th 2025 Every Little Beat Helps If the great composers and conductors of the past could travel forward through time and come across the Mick Collins Legacy Orchestra performing at the Royal Albert Hall of jazz, aka Sundridge Park Working Men’s Club, we are sure they would have been impressed by their most recent performance. What would Ludwig van Beethoven have
THE STEVE EGGS BAND Turning Up at the Sound Lounge When a band with good intentions wants to roll over its audience with a rockin’ good night then fans were sure glad they turned up at one of South London’s hottest venues to witness yet another great show by the Steve Eggs Band. Yes, it was back to the Sound Lounge in Sutton
OZZY OSBOURNE & BLACK SABBATH We recall Ozzie Osbourne’s impact on a stunned rock world during his craziest days on the road to stardom. John ‘Ozzie’ Osbourne’s sad death aged 76 (July 22nd, 2025) only weeks after his farewell appearance with Black Sabbath at Birmingham’s Aston Villa stadium (July 5th) has brought back a multitude of black magical memories for fans of the legendary singing
Teresa Brewer’s hit song sums up a summer when sunshine banished winter Dunkelflaute and music lovers could venture outdoors and enjoy the sound of music. That’s LIVE music of course and what better way to start than to greet the wondrous Bill Bruford back in action behind a drum kit with the Peter Roth trio. Then came an inspirational performance by singer Vimala Rowe and
