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
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,
