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August |
24 - 08 |
HORNCHURCH & HINCKLEY |
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The Queens Theatre, Hornchurch on 23rd of November and Hinckley Concordia the following Sunday are both selling fast. If you want tickets for these venues then book now before it's too late.
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01 - 08 |
GALLERY & FAQ's UPDATED |
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Talon photographer Jason Sheldon has sent through the new 'Talon 2010' pics for our website.
Both the GALLERY and the FAQ's pages have been updated so why not check them out.
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July |
26 - 07 |
GIG THIS WEEK |
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Hi all! Hope you're enjoying the summer. Our break is coming to an end and Talon will soon be back on the road. To blow away the cobwebs, we are playing 'The Barn' in Birmingham this Saturday 31st July. If you fancy a night out then come and join us at this great intimate cabaret venue. Talon will be playing two sets with the first one opening at 8-45PM. Tickets are available on 0121 356 5706 or click on SUMMER GIGS via the HOME page for full details.
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21 - 07 |
TALON TALK #25 |
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The latest edition of the Talon newsletter will be going out throughout the month of August. If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to receive a free copy along with an Autumn Tour flyer, simply click on JOIN and send us your full name and postal address not forgetting to include your post code. Remember, if you are already on the mailing list you do not have to join again but please inform us of any change of address.
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June |
15 - 06 |
SUMMER GIGS |
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The gigs for this summer are now available. Just click on the link via the HOME page. Please note that these gigs do not form part of the 'HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR' and will therefore not include any 'Theatre Production'. This means that the summer gigs will either be 'Open Air' or 'Cabaret Style' and that the show content and length will vary with some gigs being only one set and will sometimes include food and/or a support act.
For a full list of the 'HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR' which opens on the 22nd of September and will include the full Production, click on TOUR.
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02 - 06 |
NEW 'LINKS' FEATURE |
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Check out the new 'LINKS' feature at the the top right of the page. We have linked to our favourite websites including Talon friends and business associates.
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01 - 06 |
AUTUMN TOUR ON SALE |
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The Autumn Tour 2010 which opens at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury on Wednesday 22nd September and goes right through to Jersey Opera House on Saturday 18th December is
ON SALE NOW...
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May |
18 - 05 |
JACK TEMPCHIN REVIEW |
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Legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin is now back home in his native California following his UK debut as special guest star for Talon. Jack sends his love and best wishes to everyone who supported him over what was a magical few days and looks forward to a return visit in the near future. Jack's review of Talon is now available. Just click on REVIEW.
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14 - 05 |
AUTUMN TOUR COMPLETED |
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The Autumn Tour has been completed. PENZANCE St John's Hall has been cancelled because they do not run their own box office. LEAMINGTON SPA Pavilion has been moved to Thursday 25th November and PAIGNTON Palace has been moved to Tuesday 28th September. Also, SUNDERLAND Empire has been added to the tour on Thursday 21st October.
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11 - 05 |
ENCORE THEATRE AWARDS |
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Talon Music Ltd, the management team of Talon have been invited to the 'Encore Theatre Awards' which is held in Surrey this Wednesday. It is a prestigous event and is attended by all the leading theatre Managers, Agents and Promoters around the UK.
Chris, Peter and Simon formed Talon Music Ltd in January 2001 and have recently started to turn a few heads in the music business with their development of Talon and the guys are currently looking at the possibility of other bands and theatre productions to represent. "It's a great honour for our Company to be invited to the industries main event and a great opportunity to put some faces to the voices that we have been doing business with over the last few years" said Simon.
The 'Encore Theatre Awards' will feature in the forthcoming summer issue of Talon Talk.
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10 - 05 |
PROFILES UPDATED |
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Following the retirement from touring of original Talon drummer Simon Millest the 'Profiles' page has now been updated. To read about the new man Charlie Kenny just click on PROFILES and then on 'Resident Guest Musicians'.
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05 - 05 |
AUTUMN DATES ANNOUNCED |
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The Autumn Tour dates are now available. Click on the TOUR page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the link. Please bear in mind that some of the venues may not yet be on sale and that three of the venues are yet to be confirmed. Simon will be adding the on line booking service over the next few weeks.
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04 - 05 |
BURSTING AT THE SEAMS |
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The last few years for Talon have been fantastic and we are busier than ever. To be honest, busier than we can cope with. Talon are unique in the sense that we are completely self contained which puts a lot of demands on us. Chris, Peter and Simon as ‘Talon Music Ltd’ are the bands Management and we want to keep it that way in order to maintain full control. Over the past six months we have been debating how we could solve the problem of not having someone in the office on a full time basis. Something that is desperately needed. We also need to concentrate much more on the Marketing side of Talon. Simon, our drummer has come up with the perfect solution. Since he is responsible for the Marketing he will take on the role in the office full time and keep everything in the ‘family’. This was a tough decision for Simon but he is relishing the opportunity to build the support when Talon are on the road. Simon will be greatly missed on the road but will of course come and join us from time to time on stage. As always with one eye on the future the new drummer is, as with Jonny and Craig a young genius. Charlie Kenny will be making his Talon debut at the Swan Theatre Worcester on Wednesday. Information about Charlie will soon be up on the profile page.
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02 - 05 |
A MESSAGE FROM JACK |
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The legendary Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin sent us the following message after an unforgettable week with him and his beautiful wife Sheryl. Thankyou both for the most special time and thanks Jack for the kind words...
Talon are one of the finest organizations I have ever had the pleasure to work with. They are themselves, the greatest Eagles fans and they have the deepest respect for the great songs the Eagles have written. They interpret and perform these songs with reverence and super talent. They are all absolutely first rate musicians, as good as any I have come across, as well as being wonderful people. It was a great pleasure for me to meet them and work with them, and I'm hoping to come back to England and do more shows with my new friends.
Jack Tempchin.
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April |
27 - 04 |
JACK HAS LANDED |
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Jack Tempchin landed at Heathrow late Sunday night and is now relaxing in his London hotel recovering from jet lag preparing for his UK debut as special guest star with Talon this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Check TOUR page for details.) Jack will also be making an appearance on Radio Essex with Chris Lloyd on Wednesday afternoon just after 2PM. The two guys will be talking about the forthcoming gigs together and we may even try and get Jack to take his guitar into the studio and give us a 'Live' performance on air.
Here's to a great week ahead.
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19 - 04 |
AUGUST OPEN AIR GIGS |
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The two 'Open Air' gigs in August are now on sale...
Friday 13th August
MACCLESFIELD GAWSWORTH HALL
This is an 'Open Air' event in the grounds
of the beautiful Gawsworth Hall in Cheshire.
All tickets are priced @ £18-50 and include
access to the house and gardens, so bring a picnic.
Talon will perform two sets plus an interval.
Gates open @ 2-00PM. Showtime @ 7-30PM.
Ticket Hot Line: 01260 223456.
www.gawsworthhall.com
Saturday 14th August
MOIRA CONKERS AMPHITHEATRE
An 'Open Air' event situated just off J11 on the M42.
This has become one of the highlights of the Talon calendar.
Includes support band ‘Sounds of Simon’ a tribute to
Simon & Garfunkel performed by Table Nine.
Gates open @ 6-00PM. Showtime @ 7-00PM.
Tickets £20-00. Talon will be on stage @ 9-00PM
Ticket Hot Line: 01283 760265.
www.thepokeyhole.com
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12 - 04 |
NEW LADIES DIAMANTE T-SHIRTS |
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The beatiful brand new range of diamanate T-Shirts for the ladies is now available. Why don't you check them out at the merchandise on your next Talon visit or click on SHOP now.
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March |
22 - 03 |
LATEST REVIEW |
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Check out the latest review of our show at Burgess Hill. Click on REVIEW.
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11 - 03 |
TALON STORY UPDATED |
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The 'Talon Story' by Chris Lloyd has been updated right up to present day. To read the latest chapter, 'Guess Who Came To Dinner' simply click on HISTORY.
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10 - 03 |
ON THE ROAD AGAIN |
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Talon are back on the road again. We completed Production Rehearsals last night at the Prince Of Wales Theatre in Cannock and tonight we open our 'Hotel California' tour at the Banbury Mill. We are all very excited about performing our new show so hopefully we will see you all very soon.
For those of you that have asked for the 2010 set list to be published. Here it is...
1st Half
01. HOTEL CALIFORNIA
02. NEW KID IN TOWN
03. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
04. WASTED TIME
05. VICTIM OF LOVE
06. PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW
07. TRY AND LOVE AGAIN
08. THE LAST RESORT
2nd Half
01. WAITING IN THE WEEDS
02. PEACEFUL EASY FEELING
03. ONE OF THESE NIGHTS
04. WITCHY WOMAN
05. TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT
06. LYIN' EYES
07. GET OVER IT
08. ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY
09. DIRTY LAUNDRY
10. HEARTACHE TONIGHT
Tabs
01. DESPERADO
02. TAKE IT EASY
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02 - 03 |
NEW TOUR T-SHIRT |
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Check out the new T-Shirt for the forthcoming 'Hotel California Tour'. Click on SHOP.
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01 - 03 |
REHEARSALS BEGIN |
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A new month and spring is in the air. Musical and technical rehearsals have begun
and the clock is ticking for opening night in just ten days. See you all soon.
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February |
24 - 02 |
JACK TEMPCHIN CONFIRMED |
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Talon are extemely proud to announce that the legendary Jack Tempchin will be our very special guest on the forthcoming Spring Tour for three exclusive dates. Jack flies into London from his home just outside San Diego California on the 25th of April and will open the second half of the Talon show with a cameo appearance.
Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin wrote 'Peaceful Easy Feeling' and 'Already Gone' plus, amongst many others, 'The Girl From Yesterday' and 'Smugglers Blues' with his best buddy and Eagles founder member Glenn Frey. He also contributed on the new 'Long Road Out Of Eden' album with 'Somebody' and 'It's Your World Now'. Jack was at the epicentre of the California revolution in the late 60's early 70's and was part of the inner circle along with J.D.Souther, Jackson Browne,
Glenn Frey and Don Henley that created and witnessed the birth of the Eagles themselves.
Talon will perform the 'Hotel California' album in the first half before Jack takes the stage for his debut performance in the UK to open the second half leaving Talon to close the show with all the classic Eagles hits. Come and hear the man and his music and the story behind those immortal songs that defined a generation.
Jack Tempchin will appear with Talon at the following venues...
April 28 EDMONTON Millfield Theatre 0208 807 6680
April 29 SOUTHEND ON SEA Palace Theatre 01702 351135
April 30 PETERBOROUGH Key Theatre 01733 207239
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18 - 02 |
PAUL TENNANT DIES |
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We have recently learned the sad and tragic news that Paul Tennant has died. Paul, of 'Regent St Productions' was instrumental in introducing Talon to Eagles legend Jack Tempchin. Talon would like to convey their deepest sympathy to all his family, friends and associates. The following article is taken from the 'Liverpool Daily Post' by; Laura Jones on Monday the 15th of February 2010...
TRIBUTES TO 1960's LIVERPOOL SONGWRITER PAUL TENNANT.
The first songwriter to be signed by Brian Epstein to APPLE, Paul Tennant, has died at the age of 64. The Liverpool musician and father-of-three was at the very epicentre of the sixties music scene both in Liverpool and London and witnessed first hand the pressure cooker birth of APPLE PUBLISHING in 1967. Reflecting on his career at the most exciting period in British pop music Tennant wrote his autobiography in 2008. 'ALL YOU NEED IS LUCK... OR HOW I GOT A RECORD DEAL BY MEETING PAUL McCARTNEY' recalled his time spent with the Beatles and Epstein. Peter Foldy's FILMSTREET PRODUCTIONS in Los Angeles have now acquired the motion picture rights to the story. In the past Sir Paul McCartney has spoken about Tennant’s work in the industry saying: “Paul Tennants’s story about Liverpool and his year with APPLE is fascinating. I am pleased to have played a small part in it.” Following the announcement of Tennant’s death, friend James Norris spoke on behalf of friends and family. He said: “Paul’s charm and enthusiasm for music and for his many friends will be sadly missed throughout the world.”
Paul is survived by his daughter Michelle, sons Alan, Jack and grandchildren Harriet and Matilda.
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ACOUSTIC GIGS THIS WEEK |
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Jonny, Keith, Chris and Peter begin their little acoustic tour of the Midlands this week. Come and join MILLER BUCK LLOYD & ANDERSON as they perform some of their favourite acoustic classics from James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crowded House, John Denver, Michael Jackson, Crosby Stills & Nash and many more...
The dates are...
FEBRUARY 2010
Friday 19 SUTTON IN ASHFIELD St Josephs (Notts) 01623 552387 SOLD OUT
Saturday 20 DESFORD Caterpiller Club (Leics) 01455 822096 SOLD OUT
Sunday 21 COALVILLE The Victoria (Leics) 01530 814718
Tuesday 23 BIRMINGHAM The Barn (W. Mid’s) 0121 356 5706
Wednesday 24 RIPLEY The Dev (Derbys) 01773 742661
Friday 26 MOIRA Pokey Hole (Derbys) 01283 760265 SOLD OUT
Saturday 27 BERKSWELL Rick’s Bar (Warwicks) 02476 466174
Sunday 28 LEICESTER The Musician (E. Mid’s) 0116 251 0080
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THE SONG THAT JACK WROTE |
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The following news item is an extract from an article written by Anni Lloyd
taken from the latest issue of 'TALON talk'...
A few months ago we got a very interesting e-mail. It was from a London based Music & Film Company wondering if we knew of Jack Tempchin. The Company was representing the said gentlemen in the UK and was looking for a partnership. We e-mailed straight back and said that we of course knew of Jack Tempchin. A legend in all things Eagles related. This is the man who wrote ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’, ‘Already Gone’, ‘Somebody’ and 'It's Your World Now' from ‘Long Road Out Of Eden’ amongst countless other hits. A name that the guys have been mentioning on stage for many years. Yes, we certainly knew of this man.
A meeting was quickly set up with Paul Tennant and Tom Jennings from Regent St Productions, they came up and saw our show in Milton Keynes and we learned that Jack Tempchin had expressed an interest in coming over to the UK for some concerts and that he wanted to do it in association with Talon. To say that we got excited about the prospect of having Jack Tempchin on stage with us is an understatement. The next step was to meet up with the man himself. Then we got very lucky. Two days after our final autumn gig at the Robin 2, Jack Tempchin was opening for Timothy B Schmit (yes the one from the Eagles) at a concert just outside San Diego, California on the 21st of December. Chris and I got the job to cancel Christmas and instead fly over to see the gig and have a chat with the legend himself. The concert was fantastic with both Tim Schmit and Jack on top form. The next day we were invited to dinner with Jack, his beautiful wife Sheryl, his manager Bradshaw Lambert, Paul Tennant of Regent St and Hollywood Film Director Peter Foldy. Wow! We had an amazing time and to listen to Jack and his wonderful stories of how these immortal songs came about with his best friend and writing buddy Glenn Frey was both enthralling and a privilege.
If all goes to plan, you people as Talon fans, will have the unique opportunity to see Jack Tempchin on stage with our boys for three exclusive dates during our forthcoming Spring Tour. There is much to arrange but rest assured we are working hard to make this happen so please keep an eye on the website for any breaking news.
The curious fan can learn more about Jack at...
www.peacefuleasyfeeling.com
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TALON TALK #24 |
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The latest edition of the Talon newsletter will be going out over the next couple of weeks. If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to receive a free copy along with a Spring Tour flyer, simply click on JOIN and send us your full name and postal address not forgetting to include your post code. Remember, if you are already on the mailing list you do not have to join again but please inform us of any change of address.
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January |
29 - 01 |
EXTRA IRELAND DATE |
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An extra date has been added to the forthcoming Spring Tour. On Thursday 15th April Talon will return to the Roscommon Arts Centre in Ireland. For full details click on TOUR.
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16 - 01 |
VIDEO PAGE UPDATED |
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The video page has now been updated with the Talon interviews and the 'Live' performance of
Jack Tempchin's 'Peaceful Easy Feeling'. Click on VIDEO.
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13 - 01 |
THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION |
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Following the success of last years acoustic gigs Jonny, Chris, Peter and Talon’s brilliant guest musician Keith Buck will do it all again at the end of next month. Come and join ‘MILLER BUCK LLOYD & ANDERSON’ as they perform some of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics from James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Crosby Stills & Nash, Cat Stevens, Crowded House, Michael Jackson and many more…
The dates are as follows…
FEBRUARY 2010
Friday 19 SUTTON IN ASHFIELD St Josephs (Notts) 01623 552387
Saturday 20 DESFORD Caterpiller Club (Leics) 01455 822096 SOLD OUT
Sunday 21 COALVILLE The Victoria (Leics) 01530 814718
Tuesday 23 BIRMINGHAM The Barn (W. Mid’s) 0121 356 5706
Wednesday 24 RIPLEY The Dev (Derbys) 01773 742661
Friday 26 MOIRA Pokey Hole (Derbys) 01283 760265 LAST FEW
Saturday 27 BERKSWELL Rick’s Bar (Warwicks) 02476 466174
Sunday 28 LEICESTER The Musician (E. Mid’s) 0116 251 0080
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08 - 01 |
READ CHAPTER 18 |
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Read Chapter 18 'Greatest Hits Tour' (Volume III) on the updated Talon Story including pic's from Jonny & Jo's wedding day last summer. Just click on HISTORY .
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03 - 01 |
NEW DATE FOR BEDWORTH |
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Because of the England World Cup game clashing with the original time and date for Talon's visit to Bedworth Civic Hall, an alternative date has been found. We can now confirm that the re-arranged date is Sunday 6th June 2010. Showtime at 7-30PM. Tickets will go on sale soon. Unfortunately, we had already gone to print with the Spring Tour flyer so it will still be showing the original date. However, the website is now up to date and a reminder will be included in the next newsletter which is due in early February. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but felt that this was the best course of action.
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02 - 01 |
WELCOME TO TALON 2010 |
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Happy New Year. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and welcome to Talon 2010. We have never looked forward to a new year with so much relish and excitement. There is much news to tell over the coming weeks but for now here is a quick run down of how we expect the next couple of months or so to pan out.
First of all we hope you like the new lick of paint that Anni has given the website. We will continue to tinker adding several new features throughout January. The next edition of the newsletter will go out in early February and later that month Jonny, Keith, Chris and Peter will play a few intimate venues around the Midlands with their 'Acoustic Collection' performing contemporary acoustic classics from such artistes as James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Crosby Stills & Nash, Michael Jackson, Crowded House and many more. The venues will be included in the forthcoming newsletter and also this news page very soon.
Then in the first week of March we get down to the serious business of putting together our new show for the 'Hotel California' tour which opens at the Banbury Mill on the 10th of March. (Click on TOUR for details). This year, as well as including several new songs we have invested heavily in some Production that we feel confident will take our 'Best Of Eagles' show to the next level.
We hope to see you somewhere on the road at some point during 2010. Bring it on!
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