By Cathy Ithier
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11 May, 2024
Experience an evening with ALL your favorite 60’s & 70’s British rock legends from A to Z, ranging from The Animals to Led Zeppelin and everything in-between! The British Legends of Rock Show proudly flies the British flag and is ALL BRITISH, ALL THE TIME but is not your typical “British Invasion” or "Beatlesque" pop band… It’s a truly unique rock extravaganza and the only tribute show of its kind! The British Legends of Rock is a high-energy, rock n’roll rollercoaster ride that will take you on a fast-moving musical and multimedia journey back in time spanning the two undisputed greatest decades of British rock music and culture. Their multimedia production is highly acclaimed, with careful attention to period-correct media and accuracy, sharing visual interactive memories and pop-culture media from the era. Video follows the band’s timeline of music during their performance under careful direction sharing visual interactive memories and pop-culture media with the audience from the other side of the pond, here in America, during the same time period. Audiences of all ages find the show unique, exhilarating, educational, and unpredictable as the band moves seamlessly from 60’s icons like The Kinks, The Zombies, and The Rolling Stones to 70’s legends such as David Bowie, Queen, and Led Zeppelin, British Legends of Rock covers it all flawlessly. The British Legends of Rock Show has teamed up with the internationally acclaimed vocal powerhouse, Katherine Ellis , whose mesmerizing and dynamic vocals will make your heart race. Together, this cast of world-class musicians faithfully and meticulously recreate the golden age of British rock note for note, just like the original recordings and their original vibe. Collectively, the bands rotating 'keep it fresh' all-star cast are the best of the best east coast musicians having won Grammy awards, toured worldwide, and or recorded with a "who's who" list of musical greats… The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Sir Paul McCartney, Nile Rodgers (Chic, David Bowie, Madonna, Dianna Ross, Sister Sledge), Brian Setzer, The B-52's, Paul Shaffer (David Letterman, World's Most Dangerous Band), Johnny Winter and many more... Matt Bissonette , bass player for Elton John and others, raves, “I am a huge fan of the British Legends of Rock Show, go and see them they rock!” Legendary guitarist Dave Davies from The Kinks adds, “Love the sound of the band and guitar playing.” Miles Marek , Executive Director of Emelin Theatre, praises, “Alan's show is terrific! What you don’t get from the sample video is how amazing the original vintage footage is from the acts being portrayed, and how the band is synced with the musicians on screen. It’s pretty amazing to watch. Alan also brings some heavy-duty players along. Major session players who have toured with some of the acts on screen i.e the Stones. Def booking again.” Don’t miss this unique, exhilarating, and educational journey through British rock history with The British Legends of Rock Show at The Kate on Sunday, June 30 at 7 pm. Grab your tickets while they last!