Fri, 31 Aug 2012

The 'Jackie Generation' Friday 7 September 2012 - 8.00pm

Taking the UK by storm, the 'Jackie Generation' are fast becoming the hottest ticket in town.

With their incredible totally live 70's show packed full of classic hits, this six piece band take you back to a time when "pop was at it's peak!" From the towering majesty of 'Queen', the 'pin-up' pop of T.rex, David Cassidy & Sweet, to the classic sounds of Abba & ELO...

This show is so mouth watering, even a 'Curly Wurly' cannot out chew it!"

The incredible 'Cat suited wondergirl' Janey Bombshell, arguably one of the finest female singers in the UK. Janey adds some real 'Agnetha glamour' alongside co-lead vocalist Mark Keen,singing sensation with 'The Blunter Brothers' & 'Boogie Wonderland'. Musiciansinclude guitarist Greg Hart,who has played with bands such as' Asia','Mike Oldfield', &'Limehouse Lizzy' plus 'Ultravox' &'Boogie Wonderland' Bassist Gary Williams, drummer Stevie Weaver,& the wizardry of keyboardist/Vocoder Andy Stewart, who has been musical directoron many top theatre productions, and is the grandson of the late great Arthur Askey!

Since 2010 the show has already been a hit at some of the most prestigious of venues, and they have literally whipped up a 'Seventies sea of nostalgia'to ecstatic fans wherever they play. Where the women sing along to every word, and the men 'air guitar' at will, it really is one huge 70s party by the end and everyone is up and dancing in the aisles- Yes it is that kind of show! The show has been described by many venues as the 'finest 70s tribute show in years', with Janey & Mark's extraordinary vocals in particular being described as 'West End quality'.

With aset list boasting an impressive range to suit all ages, with the emphasis on great 'hit' songs from this golden era of music. 'The Jackie Generation' show will take you down memory lane with someof the biggest classic hits from the 70s, many that most bands would not dare to attempt! From the towering majesty of 'Queen, John Miles, The Carpenters & ELO, the band also perform stunning renditions of chart toppers by10cc, Wings, Andrew Gold, & Donna Summers epic 'Macarthur Park'. These are just some of the highlights in this pop packed show that also includes the ultimate 'Pop Pin-Up tunes' to get people up and dancing. From David Essex, Abba, Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Boney M, The Osmonds, David Cassidy, Elton John,Kiki Dee, T.Rex , & Olivia Newton John, plus not forgetting the Bay City Rollers you cannot help but join in the fun!

The bands highly energetic and visual presentation is completed with genuine 70s costumes with all the glitz and blitz you would expect from this colourful era of denim, satin & leather. Completed with visuals, backdrop, & original 'Chopper Bikes' (stage size allowing!). This show really is not to be missed.

"So come join the band in their travelling 70s time machine, back to the days when pop really was at its peak!"

www.jackiegeneration.com