Sadly this event has had to be cancelled due to Covid 19.
Focus were formed in 1969 by Thijs van Leer and he is still at the helm of this outstanding act. Are they the Netherlands greatest export? I will let you decide. They have sold millions of albums and had hits singles with Hocus Pocus, Sylvia. The music is influenced by classical music, as heard in their signature song, the baroque style inspired "Hocus Pocus". A fantastic evening of prog rock awaits. Get your ticket early as this show is bound to sell out
Thijs van Leer - Hammond-organ, flute and vocals
Pierre van der Linden - drums
Menno Gootjes- guitar
Udo Pannekeet - bass
Support That Joe Payne - Solo
That Joe Payne is a classically trained vocalist and songwriter with a background in theatre, pop and prog rock music, remembered by audiences for demonstrating a 5-octave range and strong countertenor.
As well as his recent launch as a solo artist, he is also known for his work as front man of The Enid (2011-2016), plus featuring on records with Zio, John Holden and Methexis.
Since beginning his career in music over eight years ago, Payne has released 11 albums with various projects; the most recent being his debut solo album - ‘By Name, By Nature’.
His personal achievements include being voted Best Male Vocalist for two years running (2014 & 2015) in the Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll. In 2019, Payne was selected to support Marillion at their sold-out Weekend in Port Zelande (NL).
This year, That Joe Payne has been busy performing at a variety of events, with his full band, acoustic, as the featured male-vocalist in Zio (alongside Hayley Griffiths), and a special show singing for Oliver Wakeman.
Please visit www.thatjoepayne.com for further details about shows & releases, and join the mailing-list for updates. You can also find That Joe Payne on Patreon where patrons get rewards such as early-access, exclusive-events, and live-streaming: www.patreon.com/thatjoepayne.
Tickets £23 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/wokinghammusicclub
Venue Royal British Legion Club, Woodward Close, Winnersh RG41 5LP
Doors open 7.00pm
Show time 7.45pm