DOOR TICKETS AVAILABLE £23.00

Doors 7pm

Showtime 8pm

The Marquee Allstar band play a musical tribute to the iconic world-famous Marquee Club.

The Marquee Club became the spiritual home to so much musical talent, the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin, The Faces , Deep Purple , Black Sabbath, AC/DC , Rod Stewart, David Bowie and a wealth of different artist and bands from all genres of music around the world who played and applied their trade at this legendary venue .

 Line up is

Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds, Brian May, Gary Moore, Elton John, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Meatloaf etc..),

Gus Isidore (Mark Bolan, Peter Green, Peter Gabriel, Phil Lynott. Seal etc..),

Tom Farrell (Third Lung),

Issy Brown (Imagination, Mel Gaynor band),

Toby Baker (Eric Clapton, Sinead O’Connor, Paul Weller, BB King)

Tickets £20 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion Winnersh RG41 5LP

The brilliant Small Fakers return to Wokingham Music Club

If you have never seen The Small Fakers get yourself to this gig.

You will not be disappointed

Formed in 2007, the Small Fakers are the UK's only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces.

Hits galore at every show including All Or Nothing, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and many more mixed in with B-sides and fan favourites from the Small Faces' back catalogue. A visual and musical feast for all music fans.

Tickets £22 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Website http://www.smallfakers.co.uk/

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion

Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable. Tickets on Sale from 10am Friday 26th January 2024

This intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable, sees Judie Tzuke perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status as one of the UK’s most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters.

Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest Singer/Songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song, 'Stay With Me Till Dawn', with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic, 'Welcome to the Cruise' and her exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is!

Judie will be performing 2 sets.

"Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first time they got their hearts broken" - The Independent

"The voice has lost none of its cool, plaintive appeal; it's still an instrument of icy allure" - The Times'

http://www.tzuke.com/

Tickets £30.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Wokingham Music Club is pleased to be bringing you an Evening with China Crisis, touring in support of their latest album release, China Greatness.

The early 1980’s heralded a second Liverpool-based musical renaissance and amongst these lauded Merseyside acts was China Crisis, originally emerging in 1981 from their native Kirkby broadly in the "new wave" genre as the songwriting duo of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist/vocalist Eddie Lundon.

Citing influences as varied as Davie Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Eric Satie and Brian Eno, it’s not surprising that their sound was quickly distinguishable amongst their peers, often combining elements of synthpop with reggae, country and other styles with their own unique melodies and harmonies to create distinctively sophisticated but catchy pop in a style all its own. With their philosophy that “the song is the most important thing”, China Crisis weren’t just resourceful with the emerging technology of the time and the ongoing electronic music revolution but would creatively employ a distinctive sonic blend of more orthodox origins - horns, strings, woodwinds, pedal steel – a sound further enhanced by working with some of the greatest producers of the 20th century, including Mike Howlett, Langer/Winstanley, and perhaps most notably with Steely Dan’s Walter Becker.

The result of their effort was a clearly identifiable China Crisis sound that stood out from the crowd and garnered the band chart success around the globe, including three UK Top 40 albums and eleven UK Top 50 singles, their hits including the beloved "Wishful Thinking", "Christian", "Black Man Ray", "King in a Catholic Style", "Arizona Sky" and "African and White". More importantly the early years established a decades-loyal fanbase that continues to grow today. That the China Crisis sound is enduring is demonstrable well into the 21st Century, not just through the continued fidelity of their longtime fans but the fact that a whole new generation of musicians and listeners are becoming China Crisis devotees.

Now renown and beloved for their live performances which combine truly engaging music, a good bit of Scouse humor, and the clear kinship the band have with their fans, audiences leave China Crisis shows the all the happier for having been part of the moment.

Advance tickets £28 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Early booking advised!

Foyer and Bar opens 6.30pm

Show starts 7.30pm

Finish about 10 pm

Simply Dan are an 11 piece band that focus on the harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. This includes a 4 piece horn section along with two soulful backing vocalists, they add to the already rich harmonies and sound.

This Steely Dan tribute band aim to do justice to one of the world’s most interesting and challenging groups ever recorded.

Selecting from the entire back catalogue of songs from the early days with Walter Becker through to later influences of Larry Carlton and Steve Gadd, Simply Dan aim to thrill you with an accurate and authentic rendition of their classics!

Band website https://simplydan.co.uk/

Tickets £23 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion Woodward Close Winnersh RG41 5LP

Genesis Visible Touch, The Collins-era show Genesis Visible Touch are the ultimate Collins-era Genesis show.

“Top drawer musical performances and exemplary vocals, matched with leading production values …a live show not to be missed!” (Dave Hutchins, studio engineer on Genesis’ album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway)

This show will featuring songs from: We Can't Dance / Invisible Touch / Genesis / Abacab / Duke / And Then There Were Three / Wind and Wuthering / A Trick of the Tail / The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / Selling England by the Pound.

Band website https://genesisvisibletouch.com/

Venue The Whitty Theatre

Tickets £23 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

It is a real pleasure to invite Oye Santana back to our club

Early booking is recommended as this is a show which is highly likely to sell out

Close your eyes and you can’t tell the difference, said one promoter.
The best tribute I’ve seen, said another.
It isn’t just authenticity and musical excellence they’re talking about. It’s the passion, the excitement.
With Oye Santana, every track is a fiesta, every performance is a show.
Not a night to be missed

https://www.oyesantana.com/

Venue Royal British Legion Winnersh

Tickets £23 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

One Step Behind is the UK's Premier and longest surviving MADNESS tribute band. Formed in spring 1993, the band achieved widespread recognition in an unusually short time, playing venues the length and breadth of Britain including the Marquee Club in London & the Venue in New Cross. Jaunts into Europe and beyond are also common place. Members of Madness have joined the One Step boys on stage on a number of occasions. Sax player Lee Thompson has played a few times commenting the band were “Tight as a ducks arse” and “Brilliant”. Lee is also quoted as saying that OSB were “single handily keeping the good ship Madness afloat”. Drummer Dan “Woody” Woodgate joined the band on stage for “One Step Beyond” and told the boys he thought they were amazing. "That's exactly what we used to be like - you've got it to a tee!" he said. Fine praise indeed! And he could not believe the keyboard playing used no overdubs and was all being played live! Perhaps the greatest tribute came from Suggs himself. At a gig at G-MEX in Manchester walked up to the microphone and said "By the way, we're MADNESS not One Step Behind!!” The subsequent review in the Melody Maker bared the headline “One Step Behind”. Fine praise indeed!

One Step Behind has also appeared on television a number of times. Singer Ian Soulsby made an appearance on "Stars In Their Eyes" in the 1990s while the whole band appeared on children's Saturday morning show SMTV (with Ant & Dec!) in 1998 performing their version of "Driving In My Car". OSB also featured on the "Tribute Band Night" programme, filmed in Rotterdam and broadcast on Dutch TV in 2004 (see video clip). OSB's most recent TV appearance was at the 2006 Proms party in Hyde Park, London. The band performed to around 50,000 people and a television audience in the millions! (see video clip's).

In 2019 One Step Behind performed a 9 date sell-out tour of New Zealand and Australia and in 2023 they celebrate 30 years together.

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

Tickets £21 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Doors 7pm Show time 8pm

Band Website https://www.onestepbehindtribute.com/

Very Beautiful South are the UKs most authentic tribute to The Beautiful South and the genius songwriting partnership of Paul Heaton & David Rotheray.

Between 1989 and 2006, The Beautiful South clocked-up no less than 20 UK Top-30 hits with most making it into the UK Top-10, including the No.1 hit A Little Time and other classic songs such as: Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red Eyes, Good As Gold, and Don’t Marry Her. Not to mention their Greatest Hits album, Carry On Up The Charts, which sold just under 2-million copies – making it the second highest selling album of 1994 and which went on to stay in the UK Album Top-30 for the whole of 1995 – achieving no less than six Platinum Disks!

 Celebrating this legacy are a group of enthusiastic and experienced musicians who are, first and foremost, lifelong fans of The Beautiful South. Quickly gaining themselves a reputation for putting on a hugely entertaining show, Very Beautiful South are the perfect tribute band for festivals, clubs and theatres across the UK – playing hit after hit of ‘Sing-Along-A-South’ classics – all lovingly recreated to transport you back into the heady days of Hull’s alternative pop-rock sound of quirky lyrics and catchy melodies.

 Venue Whitty Theatre

 Advance Tickets £22 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Band website https://verybeautifulsouth.co.uk/

THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE – arguably Britain’s best AC/DC tribute band having rocked some of the biggest tribute festivals in the UK and also have 5 UK tours under their belts – are heading out on an eagerly-awaited sixth nationwide tour.

THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE brilliantly nail the power and look of the stadium rock god’s incendiary stage performance with a no gimmick pure rock n roll show.

They have electrifying musical skills to match – each dazzling guitar solo, hard-rock riff and stunning vocal will have audiences convinced they're watching the real thing.

Authentically covering all eras – expect explosive versions of the classics Highway to Hell, Back in Black, Thunderstruck, Hells Bells, You Shook Me All Night Long, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, T.N.T, Whole Lotta Rosie and many many more.

The AC/DC EXPERIENCE are: Darren Short (vocals); Stefan Finney (lead guitar); Steven Wolf (bass); James Stringfellow (guitar) and Dennis Duxbury (drums).

The Lancashire-based band aim to delight rock fans young and old

 “As professional musicians and die-hard fans, we aim to bring the true spirit of AC/DC to as many people as possible. We absolutely bring the full AC/DC package both in terms of the music and the performance, and the response from audiences across the country has been fantastic.

“Our vocalist Darren is rightly rated as among the best, able to sensationally deliver the signature vocal styles of both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson, while Stefan is a mesmerising guitarist with the kind of licks and tricks Angus would be proud of !

“In James , Wolfie and Den we have an incendiary rhythm section that cannot be mistaken for anything other than the heartbeat of AC/DC.

“Fans of AC/DC are very discerning – they will not stand for cheap imitations – and we believe THE AC/DC EXPERIENCE is the closest you will get to the real thing. We aim to shake audiences ‘all night long’ and we cannot wait for this tour to begin.”

 Website https://www.acdc-experience.co.uk/

Venue Wokingham Music Club at the Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

Tickets £22.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

“Close to the real thing. A must see!”

John Coghlan (Original Status Quo drummer)
 

"The band that really know their Quo, and continue to wave the mighty Q flag!”

Bob Young (The fifth Status Quo member)

“Quo Connection are the best there is!” Alan G Parker (Director of ‘Hello Quo’)

“The best Quo tribute out there!” Jackie Lynton (John Coghlan’s Diesel)

In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan’s Quo Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.

JCQ had been in existence for twenty-five years in various forms, and their final gig with John Coghlan on the 24th of September 2022 was quite aptly played at Butlin’s in Minehead where the Quo story first began.

The band wish John all the very best with his new projects.

Playing many of Quo’s hits plus some incredible album tracks, Quo Connection are eager to bring their high-octane show to you!

Band website https://www.quoconnection.com/

Venue Wokingham Music Club @ Royal British Legion

Advance tickets £21.00 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

A genuine tribute to the biggest artist and band of our generation.

Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil and Genesis in their hey-day.

Featuring the award winning tribute to the man himself and star of the Entertainers show "In The Air Tonight", Chris Hayward and his world class 10 piece band, including the “Serious Horn Section” bring you Seriously Collins.

Phil’s extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience.

Featuring, In the air tonight – Another day in paradise – Easy Lover – Against all odds – Invisible Touch – Follow You Follow me – I can’t Dance - Sussudio amongst others.

Seriously Collins is the show that all Phil Collins and Genesis fans deserve.

Band Website https://www.seriouslycollins.com/

Tickets £26.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue The Whitty Theatre

City Funk Orchestra return

We had such a great time with these guys when they last played for us back we just had to get them back

Expect to hear the very best of Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Sister Sledge, Barry White, Shalamar, Gap Band, Alexander O’Neal, The Emotions, Michael Jackson, Diana & Marvin and more …

City Funk Orchestra boasts some of the finest soul singers and musicians in the UK and delivers 2 hours of guaranteed dance-‘til-you-drop authentic soul and funk! The outstanding line-up is matched with a CFO song-list of the funkiest dance-floor classics, soul and R&B anthems from the golden era of funk & soul. CFO personnel have performed with many of the greatest artistes in music - Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Stevie Winwood, Chaka Khan, Incognito, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, Seal, Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Donna Summer, Anastacia, Sister Sledge - have all featured CFO members in their line-ups. Expect pumping dance-floor specialities and the smoothest of soul ballads. True Funk !

Tickets £22.00 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue The Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

Door tickets available at £20.00

AWAKE - INTRO

 Get ready to be blown away! Tony Moore is taking to the stage with his electrifying one-man show, "AWAKE."

 Tony's journey in the music industry has been nothing short of legendary, from being an original member of Iron Maiden to playing with Meatloaf and hitting the charts with his own band in Holland to touring the world as a member of the band Cutting Crew (I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight). 

 Now Tony's bringing his own brand of musical magic to the world with his stunning and soul-stirring solo performance of a unique live concept called “AWAKE.

 "AWAKE" is a journey of self-discovery and a quest for truth, meaning, and love in a world that's gone mad. Tony has combined cutting-edge graphics, immersive video, and unforgettable songs to create an experience like no other.

 Expect to be wowed by his imaginative stagecraft, channelling the spirit of some of the greatest acts of the last four decades, but with a fresh, original and deeply personal twist.

 Audience members have been raving about the show, calling it "one of the greatest shows they've ever seen," "mind-blowing," "bonkers yet beautiful," and "electrifying and emotional in equal measure."

 Don't miss your chance to experience "AWAKE." After playing to sold-out crowds in London for over a year, Tony is now ready to hit the road and share his unique brand of magic with the world.

Tickets £18.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

AWAKE website http://www.awakemusic.info/

Tony Moore website https://www.tonymooremusic.com/

Totally Blondie are the most authentic Blondie Tribute around!

Blondie were one of the most iconic bands of the 70's and 80's with Debbie Harry's posters adorning most teenagers' walls. Totally Blondie's stunning lookalike and soundalike singer fronts a powerful internationally experienced band and you can expect all the classic hits like Hanging On The Telephone, Sunday Girl, One Way Or Another, Call Me, Atomic, Heart Of Glass, Denis Denis etc, along with some of the finest album tracks, all performed with attitude and energy.

Totally Authentic ... Totally Superb ... Totally Blondie!

Website www.totallyblondie.com/

Tickets £21 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P5dwg8EDxwyowkVjVIQaQ

Venue Wokingham Music Club@ Royal British Legion

“New York State of Mind” The Music of Billy Joel

 The members of first-class tribute acts “Simply Dan” and sister band “Simply Us and Them” bring an ambitious new show to the stage: “New York State of Mind - The Music of Billy Joel”.

 A long time bucket list item for front man and piano player Tom Morton, and nurtured to fruition by guitarist and seasoned band leader Mark Roadnight, this show shines a spotlight on the catalogue of one of the most acclaimed American artists and songwriters of the 20th Century - perhaps of all time. The set features songs from breakthrough albums “Piano Man” and “The Stranger” through the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s when Joel’s status was firmly established as a true American icon.

 The band members are all session musicians on the London recording scene and have toured all around the world.

 Tom Morton             -       Vocals and piano

Nichola Pope           -       Saxes, keys and backing vocals

David McLeod         -       Bass Guitar

James Smith            -       Drums

Mark Roadnight       -       Guitars and backing vocals

Venue The Whitty Theatre

Advance tickets £22 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

The Marrakesh Express

A tribute to Crosby Stills Nash & Young

 A live performance of music from Crosby Stills Nash & Young: remarkable music from a remarkable time. 

The Marrakesh Express are John Butler, Rick Wilson, and Adam Ellis. Together these three great voices deliver a note perfect performance of some of the finest harmony singing in all music. Telling the story of the formation of this super-group and including songs from The Hollies, The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield, the band take the audience back to a time of protest, revolution, dropping out, and making great music.

This is the only show of its kind, and a truly brilliant night’s entertainment.

 “The Byrds for me are more important than the Beatles, and David Crosby is the last word in rhythm guitar playing.” John Butler (Diesel Park West, Marrakesh Express)

 “If there are any better bands than this in Britain today I’d like to hear them.” The Evening Standard.

 “It’s probably blasphemous to say this, but I think I prefer them to the original!” Brett, Owner of Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham

Website http://www.marrakeshexpressuk.com/

Venue Wokingham Music Club at The Whitty Theatre

Tickets £21 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Thomas Heppell is a Berkshire based musician who performs Blues, Jazz and Rock & Roll solo with his 3 piece band,

Originally from the South Coast, he has been playing guitar and singing for over 10 years. He will get your foot tapping to some good old classics, with a few familiar favourites and some of his original song. He has appeared on The Voice and been a support act to some of this our finest blues acts

If you liked Catfish you will love Thomas Heppell Band

Support act TBC

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Emmbrook Sports & Social Club

Artist website https://www.thomasheppell.com/

Tickets £16 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Door tickets £18.00

Simply Dan are an 11 piece band that focus on the harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. This includes a 4 piece horn section along with two soulful backing vocalists, they add to the already rich harmonies and sound.

This Steely Dan tribute band aim to do justice to one of the world’s most interesting and challenging groups ever recorded.

Selecting from the entire back catalogue of songs from the early days with Walter Becker through to later influences of Larry Carlton and Steve Gadd, Simply Dan aim to thrill you with an accurate and authentic rendition of their classics!

Band website https://simplydan.co.uk/

The picture on their home page is from when they last played for us at The Whitty Theatre and taken by our very talented photographer Andy Merritt https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMerrittPhotography/

Tickets £22 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion Woodward Close Winnersh RG41 5LP

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts.

Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator - which gave the group their first gold record.

The last album to feature Lee Brilleaux  - Down at the Doctors, was recorded live at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island, (now the site of the Oysterfleet Hotel) just two months before he died.

The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass (both 38 years), the return of the legendary Gordon Russell on guitar, and Robert Kane (formerly of the Animals) who joined in 1999.

Julien Temple’s film Oil City Confidential released on 2nd February 2010 tells the story of the bands formative years featuring the Wilko Johnson era.
May 2011 saw the digitally re – mastered re release of Chessmasters originally released in 2000 on EMI Records … the band’s tribute to the Chess label, home to many of the finest blues artists of the 20th century and the first Dr Feelgood album to feature Robert on vocals.
April 2021 saw the release of Greatest Hits on Grand Records

The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World and now they are coming to Wokingham
www.drfeelgood.org

Tickets £22.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

What a pleasure this evening will be. It is always a special night when Gordon come to play for us and this time he is bringing the wonderful Carrie Martin with him

Awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honour List for services to Music and Charity, legendary British Guitarist Gordon Giltrap will be performing a select series of shows across the UK.

Over five decades, Gordon Giltrap has graced the music business with his dedication to his craft and his affection for his audience. As one of the UK's most respected guitarists, he has consistently proved the adage that respect cannot be bought. It must be earned.

This innovative guitarist is back out on the road performing many of his incredible songs with incredible arrangements in what promises to be an electrifying solo acoustic show. Expect to hear classics such as Heartsong and Lucifer’s Cage alongside new material from his latest album ‘The Last of England’.

A show guaranteed to enthrall guitar aficionados, acoustic enthusiasts and music lovers in general, don’t miss the chance to see one of the UK’s most important and influential guitarists in action.

"Anyone who asks me knows, that I think that Gordon Giltrap is one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world…His concerts and playing are breathtaking. He's also very witty, and I love the fact that he has not cut his hair!"

Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)

“One of an elite few who truly have become legendary in their field, in their own lifetime.”

Brian May (Queen)

www.giltrap.co.uk.

Advance tickets £22.00 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Emmbrook Sports & Social Club

SHOW CANCELLED as Been has broken one hand and sprained the other

It is a pleasure to welcome back the incredible Never The Bride to Wokingham Music Club.

Nikki, and The Bean will take you on a fantastic musical journey.

Tickets £22.00 in advance form https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Never The Bride YouTube channel can be found at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHZSXQ1Jk4kX-54U4Ls8fg

Location - Royal British legion Club, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5LP

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wishbone Ash’s seminal 1973 double live album “Live Dates”

Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wishbone Ash’s seminal double live album “Live Dates” (1973).

Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Intent on creating a musical sound that was rich in texture and melody, Martin Turner envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark and guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert. The partnership of the original line-up of Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity that would produce some of rock music's best loved works and influencing numerous successful bands, resulting in millions of album sales and concert attendances. Wishbone Ash would become one of the most enduring British rock acts - its name synonymous with high quality guitar-driven melodic rock music.

Five decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new. Classic album releases such as Wishbone Ash, Argus, Pilgrimage, Wishbone Four, There’s the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and have touched the hearts of several generations of music fans. As lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force, founding original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums, with his passionate vocal delivery, songwriting ability, keen melodic sense and production values being major ingredients in the definitive Wishbone Ash sound. Martin Turner continues to delight audiences with performances of the band’s best loved works with his current line-up, which features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic, and drummer Sonny Flint.

The 2023 tour will see Martin and his band performing a show featuring music from Live Dates as well as other Wishbone Ash classics. Capturing the original Wishbone Ash line-up at its very best during the peak of its commercial success and featuring epic tracks such as “The King Will Come”, “Warrior”, “Throw Down the Sword” and “Phoenix”, Live Dates remains one of the most enduring and best loved double live albums of the rock era.

Martin Turner’s Live Dates 50th Anniversary Tour is an event that no Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.

Website  https://www.martinturnermusic.com/

Tickets £23 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club @ Royal British Legion

Best known for his work with Rod Stewart, Jim Cregan co-produced, co-wrote and was Rod's musical director for nearly 2 decades and tonight he brings his fantastic band to Wokingham Music Club.

In 1976 Jim join Rod Stewart and helped Rod deliver some of his greatest hits but Jim is not a one band man. He has played with Family, Cockney Rebel (yep that guitar solo is Jim)

Jim has had his songs recorded by Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Russel Watson amongst many others, and he has played on stage with guitarists Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Pete Townsend and Chuck Berry. Oh yes and Tina Turner, Elton John, Cat Stevens and Katie Melua to name a few!. 

He has received over 40 gold & platinum records to date, and his guitar solo on Cockney Rebel's "Come Up And See Me (Make Me Smile)" still sounds alright!

This evening will be an evening of hit after hit performed by world class musicians Ben Mills - Guitar and vocals, Harry James - Drums, Pat Davey - Bass, Sam Tanner - Keyboards and of course the man himself Jim Cregan

Advance tickets £26 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue Wokingham Music Club @ The Whitty Theatre

Artist website https://www.creganandco.co.uk/

By popular demand Kossoff….The Band Plays on are coming back.

The stunning blues-rock music of Paul Kossoff, the lead guitar prodigy whose soaring playing lit up 1970s rockers Free will be delivered to us by the incredible, Kossoff….The Band Plays on.

Kossoff, of course, died tragically young after a drugs battle aged just 25, but his music lives on with The Band Plays On, a band featuring Terry Slesser, the lead vocalist of Koss’s post-Free band, Back Street Crawler.

The Band Plays On and will feature the very best of Free’s back catalogue and also Back Street Crawler’s two-album sojourn. The band’s name is fittingly also the name of BSC’s first album with Kossoff from 1975.

Highlights include Free’s world-wide hit and rock anthem “All Right Now”, “Fire and Water”, crowd pleaser “The Hunter” and “Molten Gold”, one of the first tracks Slesser and Kossoff played together with Back Street Crawler.

Renowned vocalist Terry Slesser has put together a fine ensemble of high-calibre musicians to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff (best known for one of the most memorable guitar solos of all time featured on Free’s classic hit All Right Now). 

Billed as ‘Kossoff - The Band Plays On’, this is not a covers band or 'tribute' act as Terry performed alongside Kossoff in post-Free outfit Back Street Crawler. 

Frontman Terry Slesser sure knows how to captivate an audience. Aside from his amazing vocal ability (the reason Kossoff chose Terry to to front his band), he's got some seriously entertaining anecdotes in his armoury which are all delivered with style and panache. 

This is a revealing insight into songwriting, recording and life on (and off!) the road. Terry’s shared experiences of working, touring and living with Koss truly differentiate this show from being a mere tribute act. 

Guitarist John Buckton has the Kossoff sound down to an absolute tee and that's no huge surprise when you consider that Free drummer Simon Kirke has said:..

"If Free were to reform, John would be my first choice as guitarist."

Buckton, has captured the soul and rawness of Koss' playing.

Paul Kossoff had his own unique style and it lives on in John Bucktons' fretboard.

Paul Kossoff was revered by music fans and fellow musicians alike and his personality shone through his performances. 

All of this is brought to life in a show of sheer quality which pays homage to the highly talented and much missed guitarist.

 Band website https://www.kossoffthebandplayson.com/

Tickets £21.00 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Door tickets if available £25

Venue Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

Doors open 7.00pm

Show time 8pm

After the success of her tour in 2022, Nell Bryden is back on the road with an extensive set of dates promoting her latest album ‘Arms Around The Flame’.

In the lull of the pandemic Nell Bryden has been anything but quiet. She has written and recorded a whole new album in Manhattan and LA, digging deeper than ever to document the breakdown of her marriage. Themes of heartbreak, self-empowerment and resilience resonate throughout the album, already being called her strongest yet. With four more songs added to the BBC Radio 2 playlist since her release of her greatest hits album, “The Collection,” Nell is spoilt for choice on what to play. Expect one fabulous song after another from this New Yorker.

Website https://www.nellbryden.com/

Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/c/nellbryden

Support act Isabella Coulstock  https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk/

Tickets £23 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Supporting Nell will be the wonderful Isabella Coulstock

From being the youngest artist to play a live Under The Apple Tree session for Bob Harris, Isabella has gone on to perform at some of the most iconic music venues in London and across the country, along with many of the biggest festivals including
Black Deer and Cornbury. She regularly supports Jools Holland on tour, has featured on BBC and country radio stations and has many songwriting collaborations and credits to her name with some of the most respected songwriters in the industry.

https://www.isabellamusic.co.uk

City Funk Orchestra return

We had such a great time with these guys when they last played for us back we just had to get them back

Expect to hear the very best of Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Sister Sledge, Barry White, Shalamar, Gap Band, Alexander O’Neal, The Emotions, Michael Jackson, Diana & Marvin and more …

City Funk Orchestra boasts some of the finest soul singers and musicians in the UK and delivers 2 hours of guaranteed dance-‘til-you-drop authentic soul and funk! The outstanding line-up is matched with a CFO song-list of the funkiest dance-floor classics, soul and R&B anthems from the golden era of funk & soul. CFO personnel have performed with many of the greatest artistes in music - Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Stevie Winwood, Chaka Khan, Incognito, Van Morrison, Michael McDonald, Seal, Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Donna Summer, Anastacia, Sister Sledge - have all featured CFO members in their line-ups. Expect pumping dance-floor specialities and the smoothest of soul ballads. True Funk !

Tickets £21.00 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Venue The Royal British Legion, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP

The Music of Paul Simon and Simon and Garfunkel

As seen on BBC The One Show!

 The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers.  

 Explore the friendship that led to songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence and of course, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The full band will also take you through the pair’s solo careers, with songs such as You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s smash hit, Bright Eyes.

 Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly.

 With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years, this is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.

 This is the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Come and see why!

 www.soundsofsimon.co.uk

Venue Wokingham Music Club at The Whitty Theatre

Tickets £21 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

The Police Academy and The Sting Operation present a theatre show like no other, telling the story of Sting’s career—starting with the early days of The Police, charting their rise and fall, through to Sting’s highly successful solo period in the ’80s and ’90s, and The Police’s eventual reunion in 2007. Designed specifically for theatres, this immersive show takes The Police Academy and The Sting Operation to a new level.

Many tribute bands claim to have one particular element of their act ‘just right’—the look, the sound, the equipment, the musicianship... yet rarely do you find a tribute where each one of these individual components has been painstakingly addressed in just as much detail as the last.

The Police Academy and The Sting Operation, however, do exactly that—presenting an incredibly authentic tribute experience, honouring one of the greatest artists of our time. ‘Roxanne’, ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’, ‘Englishman in New York’ and ‘Fields of Gold’ are just a few of the highlights in a set that could legitimately be described as ‘all killer, no filler’.

‘STINGCHRONICITY: The Story of Sting & The Police’

Tickets in advance £21.00 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Band website https://www.stingandthepolice.com/

Venue Wokingham Music Club at The Whitty Theatre

The brilliant Small Fakers return to Wokingham Music Club

If you have never seen The Small Fakers get yourself to this gig. You will not be disappointed

Formed in 2007, the Small Fakers are the UK's only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces.

Hits galore at every show including All Or Nothing, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and many more mixed in with B-sides and fan favourites from the Small Faces' back catalogue. A visual and musical feast for all music fans.

Tickets £18 in advance from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub

Website http://www.smallfakers.co.uk/

Venue Wokingham Music Club at Royal British Legion