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RETRO SHOW!

Friday 8th November 2024

Featuring three top Hampshire bands playing the sounds of the 60s/70s/80s

Previously 'Back to the Sixties' but now across these 3 great decades

Doors open 7pm-limited seating (unless booking meals)

Admission only £10.00 (Concorde members/concessions £5.00) Early booking is advised

Tables can be reserved for 3 course meal- early booking is advised as there is limited availability on these annual shows. Click on this link below to book

Since 2008 - every year has been so good and so different, thanks to the wide variety of singers, bands and the 'vintage' DJs who come along to play some terrific music in the breaks- just like the old dance hall days with live bands plus the Jocks 'spinning the platters'. A really nostalgic night that brings back the memories of a carefree age and sees the older generation dancing to the same groups as they did back in the Swinging Sixties! Also, the younger generation soak up the atmosphere as it gives them a taste of what it was all about- many of them wishing they had been born earlier! This 8th November show now extends the music to the Sounds of the 60s/70s/80s as we now see even younger audiences come along so now cater for their tastes on our 16th show since 2008.

The Concorde Moldy Fig Bar can be used for pre-show drinks or snacks so please get in touch to check out the options. If you are travelling some distance, then you may wish to book an overnight room at the hotel part of the Concorde establishment - The Ellington Lodge. More info at :

https://www.theconcordeclub.com/

Check out the previous annual shows:

2008

www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concordereunion.html

2009

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2009.html

2010

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2010.html

2011

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2011.html

2012

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2012.html

2013

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2013.html

2014

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2014.html

2015

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2015.html

2016

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2016.html

2017

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2017.html

2018

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2018.html

2019

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2019.html

2014 & 2016 featured Mungo Jerry! Take a look.....

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2023_1.html

http://www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde2023_2.html

Plus:

www.davidstjohn.co.uk/concorde.html

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THE POP PICKERS

One of the busiest groups in the South, featuring a great line-up of musicians who got together after many decades of playing with a variety of other top musicians across many years. The Pop Pickers are a four piece band established in 2015, having played in excess of 500 gigs around the south coast of England. The band members are:

Check on these links to find out more about this superb act- you can even book them for YOUR venue!

Website: www.thepoppickers.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/thepoppickers

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepoppickers

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ZAC AND THE ZEROS

A welcome return- by public demand - after previous appearances on our annual shows. This terrific New Forest group are kept busy on the corporate side as constantly booked for private functions, festivals and venues across the area. With the addition of Tara and Hannah adding classic female vocal hits as part of a fast-moving party show that keeps audiences singing and dancing throughout their set.

Established in 2014, Zac And The Zeros are Hampshire’s Premier Rock & Roll Party/Function band playing hit songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The band consists of 3 vocalists, Tara, Hannah and Simon, Tara also plays Saxophone and clarinet, John & Jez on Guitar, Ian on Bass, Danny on Drums.

John Goodwin, guitarist, formed Zac And The Zeros 14 years ago. His first band The Tempests played local venues back in the 60’s. Later he formed a heavy Rock Band “Below The Belt” but then decided it was time for a change and started Zac And The Zeros specialising in Private Parties, Weddings, and Corporate Events

Tara Joanne Hopwood, began her professional career as an actor musician appearing in various shows across the country. She stared in productions such as Spend Spend Spend with Craig Revel Horwood, Buddy vs the Killer which toured to Singapore and her last tour was Dreamboats and petticoats which solidified her love of 60’s music. Now a vocal Coach and musical theatre Teacher - “Music and performing have always been at the heart of everything I have done and playing with Zac and the Zeros is a real joy”

Hannah Meredith has been qualified as a vocal coach for 9 years and has had wonderful experiences working with West End singers, recording artists, and running vocal workshops. Singing with Zac and the Zero's allows Hannah to put her own voice to use and have a lot of fun doing so!

Simon Roper, vocalist, started singing with a pop choir ‘En Masse’ who performed all over the South Coast. He later had his own vocal harmony group before joined the Zeros in 2010

Danny Pearson is a professional drummer & teacher from Bournemouth. His students have won the UK Young Drummer of the Year & UK Hit Like a Girl competition. Danny played with platinum selling artist Rumer.

Jez Shipton began playing guitar at the age of 11, and later joined the popular South coast group called The Trevor John Band for 27 years, before joining The Zeros.

Ian Walker originally from Liverpool is the bands bass guitarist. Ian who now lives in Bournemouth has played in many bands over the years. c

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HAPHAZZARD

Andy Brown - Bass/Vocals

Steve Brown - Gtr/Vocals

Pete Maidment - Gtr/Vocals

Graham Cox - Lead gtr/vocals

Pauls Reeves- Drums/vocals

Group photos to follow soon

This brilliant line-up includes two nephews of local legend Rick Brown whose own Ricky and the Hilites were one of the very first local professional groups back in the early Sixties. Like the Beatles, they honed their talents with tours and residencies in Germany and other countries as well as securing a record contract over there. The first UK group fronted by Indian twins - Rick on lead vocals alongside his talented twin brother - Chris 'Burnsy' Brown on lead guitar and vocals. Burnsy sadly passed away in the USA back in the 90s, leaving Rick to carry on with a solo career as well as fronting other groups. 2008 saw Rick coaxed out of 'retirement' to headline our very first 2008 Concorde 'Back To The Sixties' Reunion show that packed the club out. Other appearances followed with great success until we lost this incredibly talented artiste in 2011 aged 67.

Rick Brown- 'Black & White' CD

Rick Burnsy

His nephews Andy and Steve carry in with the family tradition, having also appeared on another of our shows and this new line-up promises to knock out a great show as usual as well as paying a tribute to the best soul singer ever. We always remember him and many more of our old pals who are no longer with us. This old webpage and others offer some more info- needs updating

DAVID ST JOHN - HI-LITES

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As usual - hosted by yours truly with a mix of my own songs, gags and much more! We all look forward to another fantastic show with the best sounds around.

PS: For more nostalgia - why not grab a copy of my book? It tells the story of my early days on the local Hampshire music scene of the Sixties, with memories of growing up in Southampton and much more. Available via Amazon books in paperback or e-book/digital download - search on my author page or direct search on the title.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SOUTHERN-ROOTS-PART-RocknRoll-Story/dp/B08FBDYGX7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

The first part of a life in show-business spanning over sixty five years (at 2024)From the days of Fifties rock'n'roll through the Sixties and early Seventies as a singer with pop groups around the South of England. This book gives a personal insight into the ever-changing music scene of the Golden Years, with a taste of modern history centred on the author's home town of Southampton England. Hilarious stories will make you laugh in between reading about the first waves of pop groups that kick-started what lay ahead over the next few decades.