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,
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
