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Dear Live Music Fan,
6th February 2025
COMING UP
FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
JAMIE AND THE JETS (A full live band tribute to Elton John)
“JAMIE & THE JETS - Present the 'Don't Shoot Me, I'm Not Really Elton John' Show
The Jets pay homage to the genuine article and chronicle EJs career during his most successful period from the 1970's to 1990's
Featuring a full set of non-stop classic Elton tunes - With hits including.... Your Song, Candle in the Wind, Bennie & the Jets, Saturday Night, Sad Songs (Say So Much), Nakita, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Take Me To The Pilot, Tiny Dancer ....and many more!
Authentically played and delivered with the same sound and style as the legendary real deal!
So Don't Let The Sun Go Down On You before you do some Rockin' Crocodile Style! with JAMIE & THE JETS - Follow The Yellow Brick Road all the way to the Tropic at Ruislip - The B!tch is Back!”
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This show is booking well and an early reservation is suggested. At present there are about 50 spaces remaining.
Plenty of people like to dress up and make it a bit of a party night. Whilst this is not compulsory if you fancied it you would most certainly not be alone.
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
SHORT NOTICE SUNDAY BLUES SHOW
SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY
THE NIGEL BAGGE BAND
Nigel Bagge……. smoky vocals, sensitive guitar, blues with a touch of soul, country and rhythm’n’blues.
As the original guitarist in Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation, he toured The UK and Europe. He later became the guitar-man for 10 years with Angela Brown (Chicago blues diva) and her band The Mighty 45s.
Apart from touring much of Europe and head-lining major festivals, Nigel’s guitar was captured by legendary producer, Mike Vernon on Angela’s album: “Thinking Out Loud”. This work also included a performance from Carey Bell on Harp and a ghostly sample of the late, great Willie Dixon.
Recorded in 1998, it went on to be Blues Album of the Year! Since leaving the Mighty 45s in 2006
Nigel has worked with such legends as Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green, Chris Farlowe and Miller Anderson.
“a hot-pot of deluxe blues-based sounds that were absolutely delicious”
“Nigel Bagge and co are just class”
Nigel's last album 'Didn't Plan My Route Here' -
"an album of enormous depth and variety. There is a Knopfler feel to much of his work and the guitar playing in particular is fabulous. All the songs are crafted, and he allows space for his fellow musicians, who also excel”
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links. Pre-booked it is only £10, £12 on the door.
Seated show.
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD
FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY
BRINGING ON BACK THE 80’S
Bringing on back the Eighties is the finest tribute to the decade on the road today.
Take a trip back to the era famed for big hair, spandex and the Rubiks Cube for a night of non-stop retro anthems that will leave you captivated.
Featuring authentic costumes and instruments, this four piece powerhouse live show is a throwback to the synth pop drenched era that brought us the likes of Duran Duran, Wham! & Depeche Mode, as well as the rock classics of Van Halen, Huey Lewis and Bryan Adams.
Don’t forget your leg warmers, it’s a guaranteed night of floor filling classics from the first song until the last.
Expect some or all of the following:-
Somewhere in my Heart,
Maneater,
Everybody wants to rule the world,
Sledgehammer,
Rio,
Tainted love,
Addicted to Love,
Just Can't Get Enough,
Electric Dreams,
Living on a Prayer,
Don't you forget about me,
1999,
I Don't want your Freedom,
Enola Gay,
We close our Eyes,
Dancing on the Ceiling,
Let's Dance,
Take on me,
Run to you,
A Little Respect,
Road to Nowhere,
Gold,
Power of Love.
Featuring the incredible Glen Leon on lead vocals this band will have you up dancing all night!
NOTES
As I type this show is sold out and a waiting list is in operation. The list is actually quite short as I type so if you book there is every chance you will get a space.
Book now at https://www.tropicatruislip.co.uk/ebook or your usual web links.
NEWS
TROPIC AT RUISLIP AFTER APRIL 2025 (A repeat reminder)
Just in case you missed the e-mail announcing it I, Philip, will be stepping away from running Tropic at Ruislip from 11th April 2025 but live music will continue where Phil J, my regular sound engineer, will be taking things on with Rory Gleeson.
SHOWS LOOKING BUSY
Fleetwood Bac – 21st March – SOLD OUT (see below)
The Rollin Stoned – 11th April – Technically SOLD OUT but go on I will take some more just now.
Please note: The waiting list for Fleetwood Bac will not even be looked at until mid-February so if you go on it don’t think I have forgotten you.
ROOFER REPAIR NEEDED
I know somebody looking to have a small roof repair done. It is about one day’s work resetting a few ridge tiles and replacing a length of barge board.
If you know anyone please ask them to e-mail admin@tropicatruislip.co.uk . Thanks.
LOOKING BACK
THE BOHEMIANS (QUEEN)
I cannot say very much can I as this is one of the most polished shows we put on and everything was just perfect as it always is with this brilliant band.
I am sure they will be back in about a year….
I think that is all.
See you soon.
Philip